Evotec SE (EVO) saw its stock soar 5.39% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following a significant milestone achievement in its partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY). The German biotech company announced it had received a $5 million milestone payment, triggering investor enthusiasm and driving the stock's upward movement.
The milestone payment was prompted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's acceptance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a product candidate developed under the companies' protein degradation partnership. Specifically, the drug candidate is described as a cereblon E3 ligase modulator, showcasing Evotec's progress in this cutting-edge area of drug development.
Looking ahead, Evotec revealed that a phase 1 clinical trial for this promising drug candidate is expected to commence next year. This development not only represents a significant step forward in Evotec's collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb but also underscores the company's growing potential in the competitive biotech landscape. Investors appear to be reacting positively to this news, as reflected in the pre-market stock surge, recognizing the potential impact on Evotec's future growth and revenue streams.
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