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Evotec and Sandoz Evolve their Strategic Partnership and Agree on Potential Sale of Just - Evotec Biologics Toulouse Site
Evotec SE and Sandoz AG signed a non-binding term sheet on a planned sale of Just - Evotec Biologics EU in Toulouse to Sandoz Under the proposed deal Evotec would transfer biosimilar manufacturing capabilities to enable Sandoz to produce biosimilar medicines using Just - Evotec Biologics' advanced continuous manufacturing technology The deal terms include the purchase price of the site for around US$ 300 m in cash, and in addition will include further technology related consideration, future development revenues, milestones and product royalties Planned transaction marks major milestone in Evotec's strategy to create asset-lighter business model leveraging high-margin offerings, with Just - Evotec Biologics remaining core business for Evotec Transaction is expected to immediately improve Evotec's short-, mid-, and long-term revenue mix, profit margins, and capital efficiency HAMBURG, DE / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2025 / Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0005664809, WKN 566480; NASDAQ:EVO) today announced the signing of a non-binding agreement with Sandoz AG (SIX:SDZ)(OTCQX:SDZNY) regarding the potential sale of Just - Evotec Biologics EU, which owns the J.POD biologics manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France, and to grant access to its proprietary platform for integrated development and advanced continuous manufacturing of biologics via a technology license. The site has been customised and dedicated entirely to Sandoz since July 2024, and the transaction is a natural progression in an already successful partnership.