GlobeNewsWire · 15 Oct 2026positive
Origin Agritech’s Guizhou subsidiary launched a stress-tolerant corn breeding project for mountainous Southwest China, scheduled to run from September 2026 to August 2029. It was approved for RMB 1.098 million in provincial science and technology funding, subject to final administrative procedures.
Why it matters — The project and proposed government funding are relevant to SEED watchers tracking Origin’s corn research and development activity in China.
GlobeNewsWire · 13 Oct 2026positive
Origin Agritech received the full US$2.8 million from its previously announced private placement at US$1.40 per share. The placement included no warrants or placement agent fees.
Why it matters — The proceeds are designated for working capital, R&D, and debt reduction ahead of the company’s fiscal 2027 commercialization programs.
GlobeNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026positive
Origin Agritech's indirect subsidiary, Beijing Origin, has agreed to sell its 70.5184% equity interest in Xinjiang Originbo Seed Limited, the company's principal corn seed production and processing base, to Hunan Xindaxin for RMB 108 million (approximately US$15.0 million). Beijing Origin has simultaneously signed a five-year lease for the base's buildings, machinery, equipment, and other assets, running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
Why it matters — The transaction brings approximately US$15.0 million to Origin to support working capital, R&D, new corn varieties, and market expansion, while the five-year lease-back is intended to maintain supply stability for its production base.
GlobeNewsWire · 31 Aug 2026positive
Origin Agritech Ltd. unveiled its Southwest R&D Center in Kaiyang County, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province on the second anniversary of its relaunch. A wholly owned subsidiary, Guizhou Origin, and a 25%-held joint venture with a state-owned seed group form a full-chain research, production, and distribution platform for Southwest China.
Why it matters — SEED watchers would care because this expands the company's operational platform into Southwest China through a new R&D center and a partnership with a state-backed seed group.
GlobeNewsWire · 10 Aug 2026positive
Origin Agritech announced it has begun enterprise-wide deployment of the Kingdee AI Cloud Galaxy ERP platform, unifying finance, procurement, inventory, supply chain, sales, manufacturing, and HR on a single system. The eight-month, two-phase implementation replaces fragmented legacy systems, with Phase 1 go-live targeted for November 2026.
Why it matters — The new ERP is intended to build the internal control and data infrastructure needed to scale the company's expanding commercial seed portfolio.