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bntx-6k_20200623.htm

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 JUNE 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)

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On June 23, 2020, BioNTech SE (the “Company”), together with its collaborator Genentech, Inc. (“Genentech”), at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), presented data from a Phase 1b study sponsored by Genentech to evaluate RO7198457, an individualized Neoantigen Specific Immunotherapy (iNeST), in combination with atezolizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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: June 23, 2020

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	A Phase 1b Study to Evaluate RO7198457, an Individualized Neoantigen-Specific Immunotherapy (iNeST), in Combination With Atezolizumab in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors.