Evotec SE and Sandoz AG Planning Potential Sale of Just - Evotec Biologics Toulouse Site
Evotec SE (NASDAQ:EVO) has signed a non-binding agreement with Sandoz AG for the potential sale of its Just - Evotec Biologics EU facility in Toulouse, France.
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Evotec SE (NASDAQ:EVO) has signed a non-binding agreement with Sandoz AG for the potential sale of its Just - Evotec Biologics EU facility in Toulouse, France. The proposed transaction is valued at approximately $300 million in cash, with additional technology-related considerations including future development revenues, milestones, and product royalties.
Under the agreement, Sandoz would acquire full ownership of the Toulouse site, while Evotec maintains potential economic benefits through various revenue streams. The transaction is expected to enhance Evotec's revenue mix, profit margins, and capital efficiency. The deal's completion is subject to employee consultation processes, final agreements, and regulatory approvals.
Positive
- Significant cash consideration of $300 million
- Additional future revenue streams through development revenues, milestones, and royalties
- Expected improvement in revenue mix, profit margins, and capital efficiency
- Retention of economic upside potential while reducing operational costs
Negative
- Loss of direct control over the Toulouse biologics facility
- Transaction completion subject to multiple conditions and approvals
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HAMBURG, DE / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2025 / Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, Prime Standard, ISIN: DE 000 566480 9, WKN 566480; NASDAQ:EVO) announces the signing of a non-binding agreement with Sandoz AG (SIX:SDZ)(OTCQX:SDZNY) regarding the potential sale of Just - Evotec Biologics EU in Toulouse, France, for a consideration of about US
Under the proposed terms of the transaction, Sandoz would assume full ownership of the Just - Evotec Biologics Toulouse site, while Evotec would retain short-, mid-, and long-term economic upside through revenue, milestones and royalty optionality.
The planned deal would immediately improve Evotec's revenue mix, profit margins, and capital efficiency. Closing of the planned transaction remains subject to the completion of the relevant information and consultation processes with its employees and their representatives, final contractual agreements and to meeting regulatory requirements.
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Contact: Volker Braun, EVP Head of Global Investor Relations & ESG, Evotec SE, Manfred Eigen Campus, Essener Bogen 7, 22419 Hamburg, Germany, Phone: +49(0)151 1940 5058 (m), volker.braun@evotec.com
SOURCEW: Evotec SE
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