Evotec SE (EVO) files German major holdings notices with BaFin filings

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Evotec SE filed a Form 6-K noting that on January 16, 2026 it submitted several Notifications of Major Holdings to the German financial regulator, Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht. These notifications, which disclose significant shareholdings under German law, are attached as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3. Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 relate to notifications identified with “GS” dated January 13, 2026 and January 9, 2026, respectively, and Exhibit 99.3 relates to a notification identified with “MAK” dated January 9, 2026. The report is signed on behalf of Evotec SE by Chief Executive Officer Christian Wojczewski.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January, 2026

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-34041

Evotec SE
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Essener Bogen 7

22419 Hamburg

Germany

Tel: +49 40 560810
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨

On January 16, 2026, Evotec SE (the “Company”) submitted Notifications of Major Holdings to Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, pursuant to German Law, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Notification of Major Holdings (GS), dated January 13, 2026
99.2	Notification of Major Holdings (GS), dated January 09, 2026
99.3	Notification of Major Holdings (MAK), dated January 09, 2026

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Evotec SE
	By:	/s/ Christian Wojczewski
		Name: Christian Wojczewski
		Title: Chief Executive Officer

Date: January 16, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Notification of Major Holdings Page 1 | 5 Hamburg 22419 Essener Bogen 7 529900F9KI6OYITO9B12 Evotec SE X Notification of Major Holdings or Correction of a notification of Major Holdings dated 1. Details of issuer (name, address) Name Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) Street, Street number Postal code City 2. Reason for notification (multiple reasons possible) Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights X Acquisition/disposal of instruments Change of breakdown of voting rights Other reason 3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation Natural person First name Surname Date of birth Legal entity Name including legal form (entity) City of registered office Country The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Wilmington, DE United States of America (the) 4. Name(s) of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. Name 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached 13/01/2026

Page 2 | 5 6. Total positions % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.) % of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1. + 7.b.2.) Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.) Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG New 0,06 % 6,06 % 6,12 % 177.778.907 Previous notification (if applicable) 0,06 % 3,62 % 3,68 % - 7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG) ISIN Absolute In % Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) US30050E1055 0 10 0,00 % 0,000006 % DE0005664809 0 104.877 0,00 % 0,06 % Total 104.887 0,06 % b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Excercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Right To Recall Open 1.045.027 0,59 % Right Of Use Open 8.383.117 4,72 % Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Total 9.428.144 5,30 %

Page 3 | 5 b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Excercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Call Warrant 31.12.2030 Cash 556.602 0,31 % Swap 07.01.2036 Cash 790.113 0,44 % Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Total 1.346.715 0,76 %

Page 4 | 5 8. Information in relation to the person subject of the notification obligation (please tick the applicable box) Person subject to the notification obligation (3.) is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.). X Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity: Name % of voting rights (if at least held 3% or more) % of voting rights through instruments (if at least held 5% or more) Total of both (if at least held 5% or more) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GSAM Holdings LLC Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Goldman Sachs Bank USA Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Folio Financial, Inc. Folio Investments, Inc. - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Goldman Sachs (UK) L.L.C. Goldman Sachs Group UK Limited Goldman Sachs International

Page 5 | 5 9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 (3) WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 34 (1) sent. 1 no. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting Total positions (6.) after general meeting % of voting rights attached to shares % of voting rights through instruments Total of both 10. Other useful information Date, Signature 15/01/2026 Oluwatobi Amusan

FAQ

What does Evotec SE (EVO) report in this Form 6-K?

Evotec SE reports that it has submitted several Notifications of Major Holdings to the German financial regulator, and it provides these notifications as attached exhibits to the Form 6-K.

Which major holdings notifications are attached to Evotec SE’s Form 6-K?

The filing includes three exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Notification of Major Holdings (GS), dated January 13, 2026), Exhibit 99.2 (Notification of Major Holdings (GS), dated January 9, 2026), and Exhibit 99.3 (Notification of Major Holdings (MAK), dated January 9, 2026).

Why are Notifications of Major Holdings important for Evotec SE investors?

Notifications of Major Holdings indicate when significant share positions in Evotec SE have been reached or crossed under German law, which can help investors understand changes in large shareholdings, even though specific details are contained only in the attached exhibits.

Which regulator received Evotec SE’s Notifications of Major Holdings?

The notifications were submitted to Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, Germany’s financial regulator, as required under German law for major shareholding disclosures.

Who signed Evotec SE’s January 2026 Form 6-K?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of Evotec SE by Chief Executive Officer Christian Wojczewski.