Evotec SE Responds to Cyber Attack

Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809; NASDAQ: EVO) has released an update on the cyber attack that the company detected on April 6, 2023.

Upon noticing unusual activity in one of its IT systems, Evotec promptly took action to maintain IT security and mitigate the impact of the attack. As part of its proactive and preventive measures, the company took all IT systems offline to safeguard them against data corruption or breaches. Subsequently, Evotec initiated a forensic examination in collaboration with external IT specialists and experts to determine the extent and potential impact of the incident. In compliance with regulatory requirements, the company has informed relevant authorities about the cyber attack.

Despite the temporary disconnection of systems from the network, Evotec has confirmed that business continuity is maintained at all of its global sites. The company is exercising the highest level of diligence to ensure data integrity, and selected systems will remain offline until the forensic examination is completed and comprehensive security plans are in place.

Evotec acknowledges that while solutions are being implemented to keep all services available to its partners, there may be certain delays or slower response times. In the interim, partners and suppliers are encouraged to reach out to their contacts via a central email touchpoint (info@evotec.eu). The company expects more efficient email communication to be restored in the coming days.

Evotec has expressed its commitment to transparency and will provide further updates on the incident on its website, www.evotec.com.