Evotec SE has finalized the sale of its Toulouse manufacturing site to Sandoz AG for approximately US$ 350 million, aiming to enhance its focus on a scalable technology model for biologics development.

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Evotec SE has successfully completed the sale of its Just – Evotec Biologics manufacturing site located in Toulouse to Sandoz AG. This transaction, effective from December 5, 2025, will yield approximately US$ 350 million in cash along with upfront technology license fees for Evotec’s continuous manufacturing platform. Additional revenues may exceed US$ 300 million in the coming years, replacing existing contractual commitments.

The agreement encompasses royalties related to a portfolio of up to ten biosimilars under technical and early development stages, which collectively target a market with originator net sales exceeding US$ 90 billion. This sale not only reflects the value of Evotec's biological manufacturing capabilities but also represents a strategic shift towards an asset-light business model designed for sustainable growth.

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Sandoz AG

invested in

Just – Evotec Biologics’ Toulouse site

in 2025

in a Merger deal

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Transaction Size: $350M

Enterprise Value: $650M

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