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Evotec SE has expanded its collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, adding two new drug discovery projects and designating a target-based program for development. This progress triggers total payments of US$ 26 million to Evotec. The collaboration, initiated in December 2016, aims to find disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, addressing a significant unmet medical need. Dr. Cord Dohrmann emphasized the ongoing success and productivity of this six-year partnership.

Exscientia (NASDAQ: EXAI) has announced a breakthrough in identifying patient responders to its A2A receptor antagonist, EXS-21546. Highlighting new data, the company revealed the adenosine burden score (ABS) that predicts the effectiveness of the drug in combating tumor immunosuppression. Exscientia is set to confirm ABS's validity in its upcoming IGNITE-AI Phase 1/2 trial, which combines '546 with a checkpoint inhibitor for patients with relapsed renal cell carcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer. This research will be presented at the ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress from December 7-9 in Geneva.

Exscientia announced the approval of the IGNITE-AI clinical trial for EXS-21546, an A_2A receptor antagonist, targeting relapsed/refractory renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The trial aims to enroll up to 110 patients to assess safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics. Notably, a unique biomarker signature will guide patient selection. The trial's first phase will establish the maximum tolerated dose, followed by an expansion phase to confirm efficacy. This is a significant step for Exscientia, enhancing its precision medicine approach.

Evotec SE, a leading life science company, reported a 19% revenue increase to €510.8 million for the first nine months of 2022, despite lower milestone payments compared to 2021. The base business grew by 27% to €502.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to €44.6 million due to high expansion costs and inflated energy prices. The company also announced multiple drug discovery agreements and launched its multi-omics data analysis platform PanHunter. The full-year revenue outlook remains unchanged, targeting between €715-735 million.

Evotec SE will announce its financial results for the first nine months of 2022 on November 9, 2022. A conference call will be held on the same day at 2:00 PM CET to discuss these results and provide a performance update. Participants can join via phone or through an audio webcast. Evotec operates globally with over 4,500 employees and focuses on discovering and developing therapeutics across various therapeutic areas, including neurology and oncology.

Evotec SE announced the completion of its acquisition of Central Glass Germany GmbH from Central Glass Co. Ltd. This strategic move enhances Evotec's drug substance manufacturing capacity, particularly focusing on rare diseases and precision therapeutics. The facility, located in Halle/Westphalia, Germany, is now operational and employs around 60 experts in chemical manufacturing. Evotec plans significant investments to establish this site as a leading center for rare disease drug substance manufacturing in Europe.

Evotec SE presented a transformative update on biologics manufacturing at its Capital Markets Day, focusing on global access to biotherapeutics. The company’s subsidiary, Just - Evotec Biologics, showcased its integrated AI/ML-based technologies, emphasizing a paradigm shift in the industry. Significant highlights include a $49.9 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for monoclonal antibody prototypes and the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France. CEO Dr. Werner Lanthaler underscored the need for modernized manufacturing to enhance accessibility to essential therapies.

Evotec SE has launched a new translational partnership named Extend in collaboration with CDP Venture Capital and Angelini Ventures. This initiative aims to enhance drug discovery efforts by forming partnerships with esteemed academic institutions across Italy. The Extend initiative seeks to translate innovative academic research into actionable data, facilitating the creation of spin-off companies. Key institutions involved include Ospedale San Raffaele and several universities from Milan, Florence, and Padua. This venture is part of Evotec's broader strategy to foster innovation and accelerate commercialization of promising therapeutics.

Evotec has partnered with Hannover Medical School to create a molecular patient database for Sjogren's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. The collaboration aims to enhance disease understanding through a unique longitudinal PanOmics database by analyzing biospecimens from hundreds of patients. Evotec will commercially exploit the data, while MHH will use it for academic research. This partnership could facilitate the development of personalized therapies for autoimmune diseases, addressing unmet medical needs.