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 AUGUST 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)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20‑F or Form 40‑F: Form 20‑F ☒ Form 40‑F ☐

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On August 8, 2022, BioNTech SE (the “Company”) provided a development update and reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements as well as the operating and financial review and prospects of the Company, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and shall be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and incorporated by reference herein.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of s the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BioNTech SE
By:	/s/ Jens Holstein
	Name: Jens Holstein
	Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 8, 2022

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Quarterly Report for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022