BioNTech to Inaugurate First African Site on December 18, 2023

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BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) to inaugurate first African site in Kigali, Rwanda, on December 18th, 2023. The event will feature the setup of the first manufacturing unit called BioNTainer, with high-level dignitaries and government representatives in attendance. A live stream will be available on the company's website.

MAINZ, Germany, December 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) will inaugurate its first African site in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday, December 18^th, 2023. The inauguration takes place on the occasion of the set-up of the containers for the first manufacturing unit called BioNTainer.

BioNTech invites media and the general public to join a live stream of the event on the same day at 2:00 pm CET. The statements of high-level dignitaries including official government representatives as well as members of BioNTech’s board will be broadcasted in addition to the ceremonial ribbon cutting. The live stream will be available via this link, which will be activated on the event day.

A replay of the stream will be available via the “Events & Presentations” page of the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.BioNTech.com. This will be available shortly after the conclusion of the event on the Company’s website for seven days following the event.

About BioNTech
Biopharmaceutical New Technologies (BioNTech) is a next generation immunotherapy company pioneering novel therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. The Company exploits a wide array of computational discovery and therapeutic drug platforms for the rapid development of novel biopharmaceuticals. Its broad portfolio of oncology product candidates includes individualized and off-the-shelf mRNA-based therapies, innovative chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, several protein-based therapeutics, including bispecific immune checkpoint modulators, targeted cancer antibodies and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics, as well as small molecules. Based on its deep expertise in mRNA vaccine development and in-house manufacturing capabilities, BioNTech and its collaborators are developing multiple mRNA vaccine candidates for a range of infectious diseases alongside its diverse oncology pipeline. BioNTech has established a broad set of relationships with multiple global pharmaceutical collaborators, including Duality Biologics, Fosun Pharma, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genevant, Genmab, OncoC4, Regeneron, Sanofi and Pfizer.

For more information, please visit www.BioNTech.com.

CONTACTS

Investor Relations
Victoria Meissner, M.D.
+1 617 528 8293
Investors@biontech.de

Media Relations
Jasmina Alatovic
+49 (0)6131 9084 1513
Media@biontech.de

FAQ

What is BioNTech SE's ticker symbol?

The ticker symbol for BioNTech SE is BNTX on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

When will BioNTech SE inaugurate its first African site?

BioNTech SE will inaugurate its first African site in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday, December 18th, 2023.

What will be featured at the inauguration event in Kigali, Rwanda?

The event will feature the setup of the first manufacturing unit called BioNTainer, with high-level dignitaries and government representatives in attendance.

Where can I watch the live stream of the event?

The live stream will be available via the 'Events & Presentations' page of the Investor Relations section of BioNTech SE's website at www.BioNTech.com.

For how long will the replay of the live stream be available?

A replay of the stream will be available on the Company’s website for seven days following the event.