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Activist fund MAK Capital urged German biotech firm Evotec SE to list its US unit, valued at over €1 billion, and accelerate cost cutting following an 85% share price decline over five years.

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Activist fund MAK Capital is urging German biotech firm Evotec SE to list its US unit, which is valued at over €1 billion. The fund, led by Michael A. Kaufman, has also demanded an acceleration of Evotec's cost-cutting program. These calls for action follow an approximate 85% decline in the company's share price over the past five years.

Key Facts

  • MAK Capital urges Evotec SE to list its US unit.[1]confirmed
  • The US unit is reportedly worth over €1 billion.[1]confirmed
  • The activist fund is pushing for an accelerated cost-cutting program.[1]confirmed
  • Evotec shares have lost approximately 85% of their value over the last five years.[1]confirmed

Locations

GermanyGermany, Europe
51.17, 10.45
United StatesUnited States, North America
37.09, -95.71

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Activist fund MAK Capital is urging German biotech firm Evotec SE to list its US unit, which is valued at over €1 billion. The fund, led by Michael A. Kaufman, has also demanded an acceleration of Evotec's cost-cutting program. These calls for action follow an approximate 85% decline in the company's share price over the past five years.

  • • MAK Capital urges Evotec SE to list its US unit.
  • • The US unit is reportedly worth over €1 billion.
  • • The activist fund is pushing for an accelerated cost-cutting program.
  • • Evotec shares have lost approximately 85% of their value over the last five years.