Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a‑16 OR 15d‑16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2023

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-34041

Evotec SE

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Essener Bogen 7

22419 Hamburg

Germany

Tel: +49 40 560810

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20‑F or Form 40‑F: Form 20‑F ☒ Form 40‑F ☐

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

Explanatory Note

On May 12, 2023, Evotec SE (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s Quarterly Statement for the first quarter of 2023 attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of s the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.