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Investors Alerted to Approaching Class Action Lawsuit Deadline for BioNTech SE (BNTX)

Published March 8, 2024

Investors are hereby notified of the impending deadline for submitting a lead plaintiff motion in connection with the class action lawsuit involving BioNTech SE BNTX. Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM"), a Los Angeles-based law firm, emphasizes that those who have acquired BioNTech shares must act before March 12, 2024, if they wish to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the case.

Background of the Class Action

The litigation is lodged on behalf of shareholders who purchased or obtained BioNTech securities and seeks to address potential violations of federal securities laws. A pioneering enterprise in immunotherapy, BioNTech, based in Mainz, Germany, operates in the field of developing treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.

For investors considering their connections to this case, it is noteworthy that BioNTech collaborated with Pfizer Inc. PFE, an American multinational pharmaceutical giant, to develop a highly successful COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer, which derives its name from co-founder Charles Pfizer, focuses on the development of drugs and vaccines across various therapeutic fields, including immunology, oncology, cardiology, and neurology.

Implications for Shareholders

Shareholders who have incurred losses or have been impacted by the actions pertaining to BioNTech securities are advised to pay attention to the critical deadline of March 12, 2024. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for investors' rights and financial restitution.

By acting before the deadline, affected investors have the opportunity to seek a role as lead plaintiff. However, this does not preclude the right to share in any potential financial recovery; eligible shareholders may still share in the recovery without serving as the lead plaintiff. Nonetheless, the lead plaintiff typically has greater control over the litigation and any decisions related to the prosecution of the lawsuit.

Both BioNTech and Pfizer are widely regarded in the market for their advancements in medicine. This case brings to light important considerations for the financial health and disclosure practices of BNTX.

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