BioNTech SE (BNTX) 6-K Pfizer and BioNTech Provide Update on Ongoing Studies of COVID-19 Vaccine

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 DECEMBER 2021

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-39081

BioNTech SE
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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D-55131 Mainz

Germany

+49 6131-9084-0
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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On December 17, 2021, BioNTech SE (the “Company”) and Pfizer Inc. todayshared that following a routine review by the external independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC), the companies will amend the clinical study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in children 6 months to under 5 years of age.. 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: December 17, 2021

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Pfizer and BioNTech Provide Update on Ongoing Studies of COVID-19 Vaccine