BioNTech SE — Regulatory Filings 2021

Dec 1, 2021

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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 NOVEMBER 2021

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 ☐

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On November 30, 2021, the Wall Street Journal published an article that BioNTech SE (the “Company”) Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Ugur Sahin stated that the Omicron variant of the coronavirus could lead to more infections among vaccinated people but they will most likely remain protected from a severe course of illness. The article 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: November 30, 2021

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Omicron Unlikely to Cause Severe Illness in Vaccinated People, BioNTech Founder Says .