| COMPANY |
BioNTech SE |
| COURT |
United States District Court for the Central District of California |
| CASE NUMBER |
23-cv-00337 |
| JUDGE |
The Hon. Dolly Maizie Gee |
| CLASS PERIOD |
March 30, 2022 through October 13, 2023 |
| SECURITY TYPE |
Securities |
Case Background:
This is a class action lawsuit on behalf of those who purchased or acquired BioNTech SE (“BioNTech”) (NASDAQ: BNTX) securities between March 30, 2022 and October 13, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) BioNTech overstated demand for Comirnaty and/or its commercial prospects; (2) the company and/or Pfizer had accumulated excess inventory of raw materials for Comirnaty, as well as COVID-19 vaccine doses adapted to other, non-XBB.1.5 variants that were produced at risk; (3) accordingly, BioNTech was at an increased risk of recording significant inventory write-offs and other charges related to Comirnaty; and (4) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
Current Status of Case:
On April 4, 2024, the Court entered an Order Granting Motion for Appointment of Lead Plaintiff and Lead Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on June 10, 2024. On November 18, 2024, Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss. The Motion is being briefed. The action is ongoing.
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