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Alvotech Announces Changes in Global Business Development and Commercial Operations Team

1. Alvotech announces leadership changes in global operations team. 2. Anil Okay steps down; Trisha Durant joins as Senior VP. 3. New team aims to enhance global commercial success. 4. Alvotech has a robust biosimilars pipeline across diverse markets. 5. Leadership experience may drive growth in strategic partnerships.

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New leadership brings substantial industry experience, potentially enhancing Alvotech's market position. Historical trends show management changes often lead to renewed investor confidence and stock appreciation.

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The leadership overhaul signifies strategic intent, likely appealing to investors. The high caliber of new leaders and their past achievements are likely to resonate positively in the market.

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Leadership changes can take time to impact performance but could set a foundation for significant long-term growth. Previous examples in biotech show leadership alignment with growth strategies often correlate with stock performance over multiple quarters.

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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (OCTOBER 21, 2025) — Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced changes to its global business development and commercial operations team. Anil Okay, Chief Commercial Officer, is stepping down to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Adalvo. Trisha Durant has joined Alvotech as Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Commercial Operation, ex-North America. Harshika Sarbajna is Senior Vice President Commercial, North America. Agne Pasko is Vice President Head of Business Development. “I want to thank Anil for his dedication and success in leading the expansion of Alvotech’s commercial partnerships and operations. It is good to know that Adalvo, a company I founded and has been dear to my heart, is now in very capable hands,” said Róbert Wessman, chairman and CEO of Alvotech. “I’m confident that with Trisha joining the team to manage commercial operations outside of North America, Harshika in charge of North American partnerships and Agne leading business development globally, we have a stellar leadership team for continuing commercial success of Alvotech.” Trisha Durant has 18 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with an exemplary track record in strategy development, execution, forging strategic alliances, driving revenue growth and structuring high-impact commercial teams. She joins Alvotech from Biocon, where she served most recently as Head of Europe, leading commercial expansion. Prior to this, Trisha was at McKesson for 10 years, in a range of global roles and in Ernst & Young’s Global Tax Advisory practice for 6 years. Trisha is based in the United Kingdom. Harshika Sarbajna joined Alvotech’s commercial team in 2022, from Sandoz where she led biosimilars and specialty products in the U.S. Prior to that she was the Global Head of Marketing and Strategy for Sandoz, within the anti-infectives and biosimilars businesses, based in Munich, Germany. In a career spanning over 18 years, she has also led strategy and strategic partnerships for Dr. Reddy’s and worked as a management consultant at Parthenon for the U.S., Middle East and Asia. Harshika is based in the United States. Agne Pasko joined Alvotech in 2019, and has held several senior roles in Commercial Operations, Supply Chain and Business Development, driving revenue growth, new partnerships and portfolio expansion. Prior to joining Alvotech she managed development and marketing for 3P Pharmaceuticals, Northway Biotech and Stem Cell RC. Agne is based in Spain. About AlvotechAlvotech 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. Two biosimilars, to Humira® (adalimumab) and Stelara® (ustekinumab) are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets. The current development pipeline includes nine 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), Dr. Reddy’s (EEA, UK and US), Biogaran (FR), 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 for the content of periodic filings, disclosures and other reports made available by its partners. For more information, please visit https://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release. For more information, please visit our investor portal, and our website or follow us on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Alvotech Forward Looking StatementsCertain 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, the potential approval and commercial launch of its product candidates, the timing of regulatory approval, and market launches. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “aim” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, 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 ability to raise substantial additional funding, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (2) the ability to maintain stock exchange listing standards; (3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (4) the possibility that Alvotech may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (5) Alvotech’s estimates of expenses and profitability; (6) Alvotech’s ability to develop, manufacture and commercialize the products and product candidates in its pipeline; (7) actions of regulatory authorities, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical studies or future regulatory approvals or marketing authorizations; (8) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to respond to inspection findings and resolve deficiencies to the satisfaction of the regulators; (9) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to enroll and retain patients in clinical studies; (10) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to gain approval from regulators for planned clinical studies, study plans or sites; (11) the ability of Alvotech’s partners to conduct, supervise and monitor existing and potential future clinical studies, which may impact development timelines and plans; (12) 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; (13) the success of Alvotech’s current and future collaborations, joint ventures, partnerships or licensing arrangements; (14) Alvotech’s ability, and that of its commercial partners, to execute their commercialization strategy for approved products; (15) Alvotech’s ability to manufacture sufficient commercial supply of its approved products; (16) the outcome of ongoing and future litigation regarding Alvotech’s products and product candidates; (17) the impact of worsening macroeconomic conditions, including rising inflation and interest rates and general market conditions, conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and other global geopolitical tension, on the Company’s business, financial position, strategy and anticipated milestones; and (18) 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 to in this communication. Alvotech disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage (whether foreseeable or not) suffered 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. ALVOTECH INVESTOR RELATIONS AND GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONSBenedikt Stefansson, VPalvotech.ir@alvotech.com Trisha Durant Harshika Sarbajna Agne Pasko Trisha Durant Trisha Durant, Senior Vice President, Global Business Development for Alvotech Harshika Sarbajna Harshika Sarbajna, Senior Vice President Commercial, North America for Alvotech Agne Pasko Agne Pasko, Vice President Head of Business Development for Alvotech

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