BioNTech SE (BNTX) 6-K Supply to be provided over the course of 2021, subject to Health Canada approval

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 AUGUST2020

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 August 5, 2020, BioNTech SE (the “Company”) issued a press release, announcing that the Company and Pfizer Inc. signed an agreement with the Government of Canada to supply their BNT162 mRNA-based vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2, subject to clinical success and Health Canada approval. The press release is attached heretoas Exhibit99.1.

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. SierkPoetting
	Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 5, 2020

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description ofExhibit
99.1	PressReleasedatedAugust 5,2020 -Pfizer and BioNTech to Supply Canada with their BNT162 mRNA-Based Vaccine Candidate.