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Alvotech Announces Changes to the Leadership Team REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (

Key Takeaway: Alvotech has appointed Faysal Kalmoua as Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant leadership change following the resubmission of the Biologics License Application for its biosimilar AVT02. Kalmoua brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles within Alvotech and other pharmaceutical companies. The leadership transition comes at a crucial time as the company aims to navigate regulatory challenges and enhance its position in the biosimilars market. Despite positive sentiments surrounding the new appointment, the departure of Hafrun Fridriksdottir raises concerns about leadership stability.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Appointment of Faysal Kalmoua as Chief Operating Officer is seen as a sign of strong leadership.
  • Faysal brings extensive experience and familiarity with Alvotech's operations.
  • The company is focused on developing biosimilars, indicating a commitment to innovation in healthcare.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Hafrun Fridriksdottir's stepping down could indicate instability in the leadership team.
  • Resubmission of the Biologics License Application (BLA) may signal challenges in obtaining regulatory approval.

Full Press Release Details

Alvotech Announces Changes
to the Leadership Team
(September 5, 2023) - Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO, the "Company"), a global biotech company specializing in the
development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, announced today that Faysal Kalmoua has been appointed
Alvotech's Chief Operating Officer and Hafrun Fridriksdottir is stepping down following resubmission of the Biologics License
Application (BLA) for AVT02, Alvotech's proposed high-concentration interchangeable biosimilar to Humira
Faysal has served as Head of Portfolio and Project Management
since earlier this year and as a member of Alvotech's Board of Directors since 2020. Previously, he held various senior management
positions at Alvogen and Synthon. He has a master's degree in Chemistry from Radboud University Nijmegen and an executive
"It is a great pleasure to welcome Faysal to the role of
Chief Operating Officer, as he knows our operations and portfolio intimately," said Robert Wessman, Chairman and CEO of Alvotech.
"We were extremely grateful last year when Hafr n agreed to lend her extensive pharma industry experience to the Alvotech
team, and her passion for operational excellence and quality will continue to be an inspiration for the entire team."
"I am thrilled to take part in Alvotech's remarkable
journey," said Faysal Kalmoua. "I look forward to continue working with the exceptionally talented and dedicated team
assembled and contributing to the Company's further development into a global leader in the biosimilars industry."
Alvotech is a biotech company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused
solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader
in the biosimilar space by delivering high quality, cost-effective products, and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach
and broad in-house capabilities. Alvotech's current pipeline includes eight disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating
autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic
commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe,
Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. Alvotech's commercial
partners include Teva Pharmaceuticals, a US affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (US), STADA Arzneimittel AG (EU),
Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd (Japan), Advanz Pharma (EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), Cipla/Cipla Gulf/Cipla Med
Pro (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa/Africa), JAMP Pharma Corporation (Canada), Yangtze River Pharmaceutical (Group) Co.,
Ltd. (China), DKSH (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan), YAS Holding LLC
(Middle East and North Africa), Abdi Ibrahim (Turkey), Kamada Ltd. (Israel), Mega Labs, Stein, Libbs, Tuteur and Saval (Latin America)
and Lotus Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and South Korea). Each commercial partnership covers a unique
set of product(s) and territories. Except as specifically set forth therein, Alvotech disclaims responsibility
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for the content of periodic filings, disclosures and other reports
made available by its partners. For more information, please visit www.alvotech.com. None
of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication may be considered "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements
generally relate to future events or the future financial operating performance of Alvotech and may include, for example, Alvotech's
expectations regarding competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities including pipeline product development, future
plans and intentions, results, level of activities, performance, goals or achievements or other future events, regulatory submissions,
review and interactions, including the resubmission of a BLA for AVT02 and a potential reinspection of Alvotech's manufacturing
facility, the satisfactory responses to the FDA's inspection findings and resolution of other deficiencies conveyed following
the inspection of Alvotech's manufacturing site, the potential approval and commercial launch of its product candidates,
the timing of regulatory approval, including for AVT04, and market launches, the estimated size of the total addressable market
of Alvotech's pipeline products, the availability of financing options, including the size, timeline, securities, terms and
conditions of, and use of proceeds from, a potential financing. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology
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uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable
by Alvotech and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability, and contingencies, many
of which are beyond Alvotech's control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations
include, but are not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Alvotech or others following
the business combination between Alvotech Holdings S.A., Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II and Alvotech; (2) the ability to raise substantial
additional funding, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (3) the ability to maintain stock exchange listing
standards; (4) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (5) the possibility that Alvotech may be adversely affected by other
economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (6) Alvotech's estimates of expenses and profitability; (7) Alvotech's
ability to develop, manufacture and commercialize the products and product candidates in its pipeline; (8) actions of regulatory
authorities, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical studies or future regulatory approvals or marketing
authorizations; (9) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to respond to inspection findings and resolve deficiencies to the satisfaction
of the regulators; (10) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to enroll and retain patients in clinical studies; (11) the ability
of Alvotech or its partners to gain approval from regulators for planned clinical studies, study plans or sites; (12) the ability
of Alvotech's partners to conduct, supervise and monitor existing and potential future clinical studies, which may impact
development timelines and plans; (13) Alvotech's ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval or authorizations of
its products, including the timing or likelihood of expansion into additional markets or geographies; (14) the success of Alvotech's
current and future collaborations, joint ventures, partnerships or licensing arrangements; (15) Alvotech's ability, and that
of its commercial partners, to execute their commercialization strategy for approved products; (16) Alvotech's ability to
manufacture sufficient commercial supply of its
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approved products; (17) the outcome of ongoing and future litigation regarding
Alvotech's products and product candidates; (18) the potential impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the FDA's
review timelines, including its ability to complete timely inspection of manufacturing sites; (19) the impact of worsening macroeconomic
conditions, including rising inflation and interest rates and general market conditions, war in Ukraine and global geopolitical
tension, and the ongoing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, financial position, strategy and anticipated
milestones; and (20) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in documents that Alvotech may from time to time file or furnish with the SEC.
There may be additional risks that Alvotech does not presently know or that Alvotech currently believes are immaterial that could
also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication should
be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any
of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Alvotech does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking
statements or to inform the recipient of any matters of which any of them becomes aware of which may affect any matter referred
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or incurred by any person or entity as a result of anything contained or omitted from this communication and such liability is
expressly disclaimed. The recipient agrees that it shall not seek to sue or otherwise hold Alvotech or any of its directors, officers,
employees, affiliates, agents, advisors, or representatives liable in any respect for the provision of this communication, the
information contained in this communication, or the omission of any information from this communication.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new Chief Operating Officer of Alvotech?

Faysal Kalmoua has been appointed as Alvotech's new Chief Operating Officer.

What product's BLA was resubmitted by Alvotech?

Alvotech resubmitted the Biologics License Application for AVT02.

What is Alvotech's focus in the biotech sector?

Alvotech specializes in developing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines.

How many biosimilar candidates are in Alvotech's pipeline?

Alvotech's pipeline includes eight disclosed biosimilar candidates.

Which companies are Alvotech's commercial partners?

Alvotech has partnered with companies like Teva and STADA across various regions.

Last updated: Sep 5, 2023