Biotalys Refocusing strategy on lead assets and cutting annual cash burn

We will update our model (from “Buy” to “under review”) after Biotalys plans a strategic refocus, concentrating resources on its top-priority biofungicide programs. Early-stage activities will be suspended and the organization downsized to cut costs while protecting long-term platform value. The shift prioritizes EVOCA NG, BioFun-6, and already partnered programs with the Gates Foundation and Syngenta. These measures aim to reduce cash burn by €20m through 2028 and strengthen commercialization readiness. Biotalys intends to cut 30 jobs (In 2025 Biotalys on average had 59 employees.), maintains cash runway into May 2026, and is seeking additional financing to support the sharpened portfolio.