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 2022
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 March 31, 2022, BioNTech SE (the “Company””) today announced that it has entered into a share repurchase program (the “Program”), pursuant to which the Company may purchase American depositary shares (ADSs) in the amount of up to $1.5 billion over the next two years. BioNTech expects to use all or a portion of the ADSs to satisfy upcoming settlement obligations under the Company’s share-based payment arrangements. 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.
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| BioNTech SE |
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| By: | /s/ Dr. Sierk Poetting |
| | Name: Dr. Sierk Poetting |
| | Title: Chief Operating Officer |
Date: March 31, 2022
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
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| 99.1 |
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