BioNTech SE — Regulatory Filings 2020

Jan 13, 2020

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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 JANUARY 2020

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-39081

BioNTech SE

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

An der Goldgrube 12 D-55131 Mainz Germany

+49 6131-9084-0

(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 ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6‑K in paper as permitted by Regulation S‑T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On January 13, 2020, BioNTech SE (the “Company”) issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the appointment of Ryan Richardson to the Company’s Management Board as Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BioNTech SE
By:	/s/ Dr. Sierk Poetting
	Name: Dr. Sierk Poetting
	Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 13, 2020

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated January 13 , 2020 - BioNTech SE Appoints Ryan Richardson as Chief Strategy Officer to Support its Continued Global Expansion.