BioNTech SE — Transaction in Own Shares 2023

Mar 28, 2023

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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 MARCH 2023

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)

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On March 28, 2023, BioNTech SE (the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a share repurchase program (the “Program”), pursuant to which the Company may purchase American Depositary Shares, each representing one ordinary share (“ADSs”) of the Company in the amount of up to $0.5 billion during the remainder of 2023. The Company expects to use all or a portion of the repurchased ADSs and the ADSs held in treasury to satisfy upcoming settlement obligations under the Company’s share-based payment arrangements. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, 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 Operating Officer

Date: March 28, 2023

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	BioNTech Announces ADS Repurchase Program