BioNTech SE (BNTX) 6-K BioNTech provides Update on Vaccine Production Status at Marburg Manufacturing Site

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 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
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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On March 26, 2021, BioNTech SE (the “Company”) announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine drug product at the facility in Marburg. EMA has validated the production of the drug substance, the mRNA, this week as well. 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 Financial Officer

Date: March 26, 2021

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Update on COVID-19 vaccine production at BioNTech’s manufacturing site in Marburg.