L.I.A. Pure Capital Issues Shareholder Response in Evogene Ltd. Proxy Contest

L.I.A. Pure Capital Ltd., alongside Invest Pro Shukai Hon Ltd. and affiliated individuals Kfir Silberman and Ron Yair Peled, filed Amendment No. 5 to their Schedule 13D regarding Evogene Ltd. (EVGN) on August 28, 2026. The reporting group holds a combined 3,057,488 shares, representing a 19.35% ownership stake. This filing is primarily driven by an escalating proxy contest. The reporting persons issued a formal communication to shareholders responding to the company's August 25, 2026, press release. In this response, the group criticized the incumbent board's track record, citing years of limited commercial realization and significant shareholder value erosion despite heavy technological investment and repeated promises of growth. The group argues that the board's experience has failed to translate into results and strongly urges shareholders to vote for their own nominees at the upcoming annual meeting. This amendment emphasizes accountability for past performance and the need for a board refreshment focused on outcomes rather than headcount.