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Biontech Reports Q1 Loss as Focus Shifts to mRNA Cancer Therapies

The company announces a €415.8 million net loss, lowers 2025 revenue forecast, and targets its first oncology approval by 2026.

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Overview

  • Biontech reported a €415.8 million net loss for Q1 2025, with revenues of €182.8 million, reflecting declining COVID-19 vaccine demand.
  • The company has revised its 2025 revenue forecast to €1.7–2.2 billion, down from earlier projections.
  • Ramón Zapata has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer to help guide Biontech's financial strategy during its transition.
  • Biontech is intensifying R&D efforts to file its first mRNA-based cancer therapy with the FDA by late 2025, aiming for approval in 2026.
  • This strategic pivot marks a shift from pandemic-driven profits to a focus on oncology innovation, with significant restructuring underway.