Evotec SE 6-K, filed Jan 3, 2024
Evotec SE (EVO)
About this 6-K
Evotec SE filed this 6-K on January 3, 2024.
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 2024
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-34041
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Essener Bogen 7
22419 Hamburg
Germany
Tel: +49 40 560810
(Address of principal executive offices)
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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
Explanatory Note
On January 03, 2024, Evotec SE issued an Ad-Hoc announcement stating that CEO Dr Werner Lanthaler has informed the company that he has decided to step down as CEO and will not continue to serve until the end of his current term. A copy of the Ad-Hoc announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. A copy of the accompanying press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of s the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| Name: Laetitia Rouxel |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Evotec announces CEO transition
Hamburg, Germany, – Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, Prime Standard, ISIN: DE 000 566480 9, WKN 566480; NASDAQ: EVO) announces that CEO Dr Werner Lanthaler has informed the company, that he has decided to step down as CEO and will not continue to serve until the end of his current term, for personal reasons. The Supervisory Board has accepted his resignation from his office.
Werner Lanthaler will continue to be available as a strategic advisor to the company’s Supervisory Board. Dr Mario Polywka, former COO and currently member of the Supervisory Board has agreed to step in as interim CEO.
Evotec confirms guidance 2023.
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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 19405058, volker.braun@evotec.com
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