Bill Stein's questions to Origin Agritech (SEED) leadership • Q2 2022
Question
Bill Stein of Celadon Financial inquired about Origin Agritech's patent filing strategy for its gene-editing technology, its licensing relationship with DuPont, expectations for new corn contracts, and the company's current competitive strength compared to its history.
Answer
Chairman and CEO Gengchen Han confirmed that the company is filing for worldwide patents for its gene-editing technology, noting a significant breakthrough in corn. He explained that while open to collaborations, the focus is on local Chinese companies over multinationals like DuPont. Dr. Han asserted that Origin is much stronger now due to advanced technology, a robust GMO product pool, and the unique, high-potential nutrition-enhanced corn (NEC) business. Director of IR Joe Ramelli added that management plans to increase investor communication.