Sandoz finalizes deal to acquire Just-Evotec Biologics

5 November 2025

Swiss generics and biosimilars major Sandoz (SIX: SDZ) has announced a strategic agreement with Germany’s Evotec (XETRA: EVT) to acquire all issued and outstanding equity interests of Just-Evotec Biologics EU SAS (JEB SAS) which includes the Toulouse manufacturing site.

The proposed acquisition aligns with the Sandoz strategic objective of capitalizing on a projected ~$300 billion biosimilar market opportunity over the next 10 years1 and will provide Sandoz with own capabilities for the development and manufacturing of biosimilars using continuous manufacturing technology.

Following the announcement of a non-binding term sheet on July 30, 2025, Sandoz signs an agreement to acquire 100% of JEB SAS and an indefinite technology license for JEB’s continuous manufacturing platform, for an upfront cash consideration of approximately USD 350 million.

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