Peter Butler

Bill Stein

Dan Silverstein

Howard Yeager

Paul Zimmer

- Origin Agritech announced **two significant investment agreements** on **September 30, 2025**.  **[1321851_20250930CN86614:0]** 
- CEO Weibin Yan invested **$2,400,000** in the Company, acquiring **2,000,000 ordinary shares** at **$1.20 per share**.  **[1321851_20250930CN86614:0]** 
- The Company also secured an additional **$1,481,250** from institutional investors through a modified securities purchase agreement, with a revised price of **US$1.20 per share**.  **[1321851_20250930CN86614:0]** 
- These capital infusions, totaling **$3,881,250**, will support Origin's expansion in China's agricultural biotechnology sector, including enhanced research and development capabilities, expanded market penetration, and strengthened distribution networks.  **[1321851_20250930CN86614:0]**

Origin Agritech Announces CEO and Institutional Investments

- Origin Agritech Limited modified a securities sale agreement on **September 29, 2025**, to sell an aggregate of **1,234,300 ordinary shares** to two investors at an adjusted purchase price of **$1.20 per share**, for a total consideration of **USD$1,481,250**.  **[1321851_0001104659-25-094738_tm2527345d1_6k.htm:0]** **[1321851_0001104659-25-094738_tm2527345d1_ex4-1.htm:0]** 
- On **September 29, 2025**, the company also sold **2,000,000 ordinary shares** to its Chief Executive Officer and Director, Mr. Yan Weibin, at a purchase price of **$1.20 per share**, generating **$2,400,000** in gross proceeds.  **[1321851_0001104659-25-094738_tm2527345d1_6k.htm:0]** **[1321851_0001104659-25-094738_tm2527345d1_ex4-2.htm:0]** **[1321851_0001104659-25-094738_tm2527345d1_ex4-2.htm:4]** 
- The proceeds from the CEO's share purchase are designated for **general corporate purposes and repayment of outstanding debt**.  **[1321851_0001104659-25-094738_tm2527345d1_6k.htm:0]** 
- The Board of Directors adopted a new remuneration plan for independent directors on **September 11, 2025**, which includes yearly payments of **USD$18,000** (or **USD$30,000** for the Audit Committee Chairman), plus **2,000 shares** and **2,000 options** for each eligible director.  **[1321851_0001104659-25-094738_tm2527345d1_6k.htm:0]**

Origin Agritech Announces Share Sales and New Director Compensation Plan

- Origin Agritech Ltd. announced a **board restructuring initiative** on **September 12, 2025**, reducing its Board of Directors from **seven to five members**.  **[1321851_20250912CN72100:0]** 
- The company appointed **Dr. Changqing Mao** and **Mr. Siu Laam Hau** as new independent directors, with their appointments effective immediately.  **[1321851_20250912CN72100:0]** 
- Dr. Mao will serve as Chairman of the Nomination Committee, bringing agricultural industry expertise, while Mr. Hau will serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee, contributing financial and corporate governance expertise.  **[1321851_20250912CN72100:0]** 
- Four directors, including Ms. Fei Wang, Dr. Michael Trimble, Dr. Min Lin, and Mr. Chi Kin Cheng, resigned effective September 12, 2025, although **Mr. Cheng will remain as Chief Financial Officer**.  **[1321851_20250912CN72100:0]**

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