LEGN Legend Biotech Corporation

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: November 9, 2020

Commission File Number: 001-39307

Legend Biotech Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

2101 Cottontail Lane

Somerset, New Jersey 08873

(Address of principal executive office)

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Legend Biotech Announcement Regarding Leadership Transition

On November 9, 2020, Legend Biotech Corporation (“Legend Biotech”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Ye (Sally) Wang as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and the appointment of Dr. Ying Huang as Chief Executive Officer. The press release also announced updates to Legend Biotech’s development pipeline. The press release is attached to this Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this Form 6-K about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the development and advancement of Legend Biotech’s program pipeline and the potential contribution of Ms. Wang as Chairwoman and Dr. Huang as Chief Executive Officer. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2020. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 6-K speak only as of the date hereof, and Legend Biotech specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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