[6-K] Alvotech Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
Alvotech filed a Form 6-K noting that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a complete response letter for its AVT05 Biologics License Application, covering prefilled syringe and autoinjector presentations of a proposed biosimilar to Simponi (golimumab). Following the letter, the company has reevaluated its outlook for 2025. The report incorporates the 6-K (excluding the press release) by reference into certain registration statements. The related press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.
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- FDA issued a complete response letter for AVT05, prompting a reevaluation of the company’s 2025 outlook.
 
Insights
FDA CRL for AVT05 introduces a regulatory setback.
Alvotech disclosed that the FDA issued a complete response letter for AVT05, its proposed biosimilar to Simponi, in prefilled syringe and autoinjector formats. A CRL indicates the application was not approved in its current form.
The company also stated it has reevaluated its 2025 outlook, signaling potential timing or commercialization adjustments tied to AVT05. Specific remediation steps or timelines were not included in the excerpt.
The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, while the rest of the report is incorporated by reference into existing registration statements. Actual impact will depend on the company’s next regulatory interactions.