BioNTech Announces Strategic Transaction to Acquire CureVac in Public Exchange OfferMAINZ and TÜBINGEN, Germany, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) and CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq: CVAC, “CureVac”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive Purchase Agreement pursuant to which BioNTech intends to acquire all of the shares of CureVac, a clinical-stage biotech company developing a novel class of transformative medicines in oncology and infectious diseases based on messenger ribonucleic acid (“mRNA”). The all-stock transaction will bring together two highly complementary companies based in Germany and will build on BioNTech’s proven track record and established position in the global mRNA industry.
BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Co-Develop and Co-Commercialize Next-generation Bispecific Antibody Candidate BNT327 Broadly for Multiple Solid Tumor Types
BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY, “BMS”) today announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for the global co-development and co-commercialization of BioNTech’s investigational bispecific antibody BNT327 across numerous solid tumor types. Under the agreement, BioNTech and BMS will work jointly to broaden and accelerate the development of this clinical candidate.
BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Co-Develop and Co-Commercialize Next-generation Bispecific Antibody Candidate BNT327 Broadly for Multiple Solid Tumor TypesMAINZ, Germany, and PRINCETON, USA, June 2, 2025 -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY, “BMS”) today announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for the global co-development and co-commercialization of BioNTech’s investigational bispecific antibody BNT327 across numerous solid tumor types. Under the agreement, BioNTech and BMS will work jointly to broaden and accelerate the development of this clinical candidate.
Global Billion Dollar Oncology Industry Experiencing Substantial Growth Driven by Increasing Cancer IncidencesPALM BEACH, Fla., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The global oncology market is undergoing rapid growth, mainly due to the increasing number of cancer cases around the world. The World Health Organization estimates there will be over 35 million new cancer cases by 2050, a massive 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022. This rising occurrence of cancer has been attributed to lifestyle changes in an increasingly geriatric population in both developed countries and emerging economies. Environmental factors such as pollution and the high penetration of microplastics, a potential carcinogen, are also contributing to the growing number of cancer cases. As the global burden of cancer continues to go up, government and private organizations are increasing funding in both healthcare infrastructure and investment into research and development of therapeutics and potential cures for various kinds of cancers. Many federal early detection programs have been launched with large players in the pharmaceutical sector looking to increase the number of clinical trials and drug discovery studies undertaken. These innovations are propelling market expansion, with the sector expected to witness significant growth in the coming years as new technologies and therapies continue to emerge. A new research report from BioSpace, said the global oncology market size was USD 321.19 billion in 2024, and calculated at USD 356.20 billion in 2025 is expected to reach around USD 903.81 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 10.9% for the forecasted period. the development of the global healthcare infrastructure and cancer continuing to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide drives growth in the global oncology market. Active oncology biotech and pharma companies in the markets this week include Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (
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BioNTech to Present Progress Across Diversified Oncology Pipeline at the 2025 ASCO Annual MeetingMAINZ, Germany, May 27, 2025 -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) will present clinical trial data from select pipeline candidates across the Company’s diversified oncology portfolio at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (“ASCO”) Annual Meeting, to be held in Chicago, IL, from May 30 to June 3, 2025. The data highlight continued progress of the Company’s clinical programs consisting of complementary therapeutic modalities, including mRNA cancer immunotherapies, next-generation immunomodulators, and targeted therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”).
BioNTech Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Corporate UpdateConference call and webcast scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. CEST)
BioNTech Announces Appointment of Ramón Zapata to Management Board as Chief Financial OfficerMainz, Germany, May 5, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) announced today that the Supervisory Board has appointed Ramón Zapata-Gomez to the Management Board as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective July 1, 2025. He will join BioNTech from Novartis AG’s global biomedical research organization where he has been serving as CFO since 2022. Ramón Zapata will succeed Jens Holstein, who, as previously planned and announced, will retire at the end of his term on June 30, 2025.
BioNTech to Present Clinical and Preclinical Data Across mRNA and Next-Generation Immuno-Oncology Priority Programs at AACR 2025MAINZ, Germany, April 24, 2025 -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) will present data for selected assets from its diversified oncology pipeline, including mRNA cancer immunotherapies, next-generation immunomodulators, and targeted therapies, at the American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting held in Chicago, Illinois from April 25-30, 2025. The oral and poster presentations underline both the progress of BioNTech’s advanced priority oncology programs as well as the execution of the Company’s combination strategy in oncology, with first data to be presented for the combination of the PD-L1xVEGF-A bispecific antibody candidate BNT3271 plus antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”).
BioNTech to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Corporate Update on May 5, 2025MAINZ, Germany, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) will announce its financial results for the first quarter 2025 on Monday, May 5, 2025. Additionally, the Company will host a conference call and webcast that day at 8:00 a.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. CEST) for investors, financial analysts and the general public to discuss its financial results and provide a corporate update.
BioNTech to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Corporate Update on March 10, 2025MAINZ, Germany, February 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 on Monday, March 10, 2025. Additionally, the Company will host a conference call and webcast that day at 8:00 a.m. EDT (1:00 p.m. CET) for investors, financial analysts and the general public to discuss its financial results and provide a corporate update.
BioNTech Completes Acquisition of BiotheusMAINZ, Germany, February 3, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) announced today the completion of the acquisition of Biotheus (“Biotheus”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel antibodies to address unmet medical needs of patients with oncological or inflammatory diseases. The acquisition was announced on November 2024 and builds on the successful collaboration on the late-stage clinical asset BNT327, an investigational bispecific antibody targeting PD-L1 and VEGF-A, and other bispecific antibody candidates.
BioNTech Provides Business and Pipeline Updates at 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare ConferenceMAINZ, Germany, January 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) today will present its 2025 strategic priorities and progress on the Company’s pipeline of mRNA therapeutics, immunomodulators, and targeted therapies at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California.
BioNTech to Acquire Biotheus to Boost Oncology StrategyMAINZ, Germany, November 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) and Biotheus (“Biotheus”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Biotheus, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel antibodies to address unmet medical needs of patients with oncological or inflammatory diseases.
BioNTech Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Corporate UpdateConference call and webcast scheduled for November 4, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EST (2:00 p.m. CET)
BioNTech to Host Innovation Series R&D Day on November 14, 2024MAINZ, Germany, October 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”), will host an edition of the Company’s Innovation Series R&D Day at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (16:30 p.m. CET) on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in New York City, U.S.
BioNTech to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Corporate Update on November 4, 2024MAINZ, Germany, October 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) will announce its financial results for the third quarter 2024 on Monday, November 4, 2024. Additionally, the Company will host a conference call and webcast that day at 8:00 a.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CET) for investors, financial analysts and the general public to discuss its financial results and provide a corporate update.
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BioNTech Highlights AI Capabilities and R&D Use Cases at Inaugural AI DayLONDON, United Kingdom, October 1, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”), alongside its artificial intelligence (“AI”) subsidiary InstaDeep Ltd. (“InstaDeep”), today presents an overview of its AI approach during an edition of the Company’s Innovation Series, AI Day.
Pfizer and BioNTech Receive Positive CHMP Opinion for Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine in the European Union
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, “Pfizer”) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended marketing authorization for the companies’ Omicron KP.2-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine (COMIRNATY® KP.2) for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 6 months of age and older. The European Commission will review the CHMP’s recommendation and is expected to make a final decision soon. Following the EC decision, Pfizer and BioNTech���s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine will ship to European Union (EU) member states that have specifically ordered this formulation.
BioNTech to Host AI Day as an Edition of its Innovation Series on October 1, 2024MAINZ, Germany, September 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”), alongside its artificial intelligence (“AI”) company InstaDeep Ltd. (“InstaDeep”), will host an AI Day, an edition of BioNTech’s “Innovation Series”, at 09:00 a.m. EDT (3:00 p.m. CEST) on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The event will provide an overview of BioNTech’s and InstaDeep’s AI strategy and capabilities, and the application of AI in BioNTech’s pipeline and internal processes.
BioNTech to Present Clinical Data Updates Across mRNA and Immunomodulatory Oncology Portfolio at ESMO Congress 2024MAINZ, Germany, September 05, 2024 – BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) will present clinical trial data for selected assets from its multi-platform oncology pipeline at the European Society for Molecular Oncology (“ESMO”) Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain from September 13-17, 2024. The oral and poster presentations will feature programs across BioNTech’s clinical pipeline, including mRNA-based cancer vaccines, next-generation immunomodulators and targeted therapy approaches.
