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Origin Agritech Appoints Mr. Weibin Yan as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors; Dr. Gengchen Han to Remain as Chairman of the Board

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BEIJING, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Weibin Yan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Gengchen Han, who has served as CEO, will continue as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Yan brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Origin Agritech, with a distinguished career in the agricultural and industrial sectors. He is currently the Vice-Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Yan was one of the principal founders of Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd. (“Ausnutria”), a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, where he served as Chairman from its establishment until September 2023. Under his leadership, Ausnutria became a leading global player in the dairy industry.

Mr. Yan also served as a director of Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co., Ltd. (“Longping High-tech”), listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, from 2004 to January 2016. At Longping High-tech, he held various executive roles, including Chief Executive Officer from 2004 to April 2010 and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2010 to January 2016.

In addition, Mr. Yan has a history with Origin Agritech, having served as an independent director of the Company from 2017 to 2018. His deep understanding of the Company’s operations and strategic direction, combined with his vast experience, positions him well to lead Origin Agritech through its next growth phase.

Mr. Yan holds an MBA in Business Administration from Hunan University, where he also earned his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Foreign Trade.

Dr. Gengchen Han, Chairman of Origin Agritech, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Weibin Yan as our new CEO and as a member of our Board of Directors. His extensive experience in agriculture and his proven leadership in building and growing successful companies make him the ideal person to lead Origin Agritech into its next phase of growth and innovation. His experience as an independent director furthers his understanding of our mission and strategic goals. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to advance our mission of providing sustainable agricultural solutions to meet global food security challenges.”

Mr. Weibin Yan, CEO of Origin Agritech, stated: “I am honored to rejoin Origin Agritech at such a pivotal time in the company’s history. The advancements in GMO technology and gene editing that Origin has achieved are truly impressive, and I am excited to lead the company as we work to commercialize these innovations and expand our impact on global agriculture. I look forward to contributing to the Board and leading the talented team at Origin to push the boundaries of what’s possible in crop development and deliver significant value to our shareholders.”

About Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also maintains a Twitter account for updating investors on Company and industry developments which is https://x.com/origin_agritech.

For more information, please contact:
Origin Agritech Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn  

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

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MESCIUS Launches Spread .NET v18

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MESCIUS inc., a global provider of award-winning enterprise software development tools, is pleased to announce the Spread .NET v18 release. The highlights of Spread .NET v18 include exciting features, such as enhanced PDF output quality, a new WPF spreadsheet, copying skip invisible ranges, and more. These features expand developers’ capabilities within their .NET applications when building high-performance enterprise spreadsheets. Spread .NET v18 is now available as an upgrade for existing customers and a download for new customers on the MESCIUS website.

Spread.NET v18 launches with a new WPF version, improved PDF saving (with higher resolution), and much more.

With Spread .NET v18, saving .NET spreadsheets to PDF delivers higher resolution and improved image quality, in line with Excel-compatible printing features. Rich text, flat style modes, transparent shapes, and header/footer images are better rendered, providing professional-grade PDF outputs. Read the release announcement to learn more about the enhanced PDF output quality in Spread .NET v18.

This latest release introduces an all-new WPF spreadsheet component version with significant enhancements, including iterative calculations, dynamic arrays, advanced charting, and external data integration. This update sets the stage for continued WPF innovations in future releases. Visit the website to get started with Spread .NET’s new WPF spreadsheet version.

In Spread .NET v18, users can copy cell ranges while excluding hidden rows and columns. To streamline operations in spreadsheets with filtered or hidden data, enable the RichClipboard and CopySkipInvisibleRange properties. Learn how to get started with this Spread .NET v18 release feature.

“We just released Spread .NET v18, which included some big features like enhanced PDF export and a brand new WPF Spreadsheet version, providing a few calculation enhancements, a new chart engine, and a formula text box,” said Product Manager Kevin Ashley. “These features can help enhance your applications with more Excel-like capabilities in both WinForms and WPF.”

About MESCIUS inc.: MESCIUS inc. is one of the world’s largest providers of developer components. The company retains 400 employees and hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. MESCIUS inc. is committed to providing enterprises around the world with state-of-the-art developer tools and components, software services, and solutions. For more information, visit https://developer.mescius.com.

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Puneet Shivam Appointed CEO of Right Skale Inc, a global Data and Cloud Services Company

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Right Skale Inc, a native AI-powered data services company, announces the appointment of Puneet as Chief Executive Officer marking the next phase in the company’s development.

PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Right Skale announces that Puneet Shivam will join as a Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic move to accelerate Right Skale’s transformation into a global AI-enablement leader.

“Right Skale is uniquely positioned, and our vision is clear – become the premier AI enablement partner of choice by 2030”, says Puneet Shivam on joining as a co-founder of Right Skale.

Puneet joins from Avendus Capital Inc, where he served as CEO and Managing Director, leading the Enterprise Technology & Services practice. In this role he enabled numerous emerging technology services organizations in scaling up and in value realization. Prior to Avendus, Puneet was instrumental in establishing Inductis (now EXL Analytics) into one of the first and highly reputed data analytics company, delivering high impact analytics initiatives across Fortune 500 companies.

A Winning Partnership. Amit Shah, Founder, commented: “Puneet’s leadership accelerates our mission of helping enterprises achieve their business goals through AI-enabled data services. His experience in growing global businesses and his deep industry relationships will be invaluable.”

“We partner with clients to unlock value through AI-powered solutions. By combining deep technology expertise with business understanding, we help enterprises enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive growth. I am excited to join hands with Amit and the team,” says Puneet Shivam. “Right Skale is uniquely positioned, and our vision is clear – become the premier AI enablement partner of choice by 2030”

About Right Skale:

Right Skale is an AI-enabled technology services company helping enterprises navigate digital transformation through data and cloud innovation. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in the AI era. The company’s approach focuses on practical AI implementation – experimenting, validating, and scaling solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Through strategic partnerships with leading cloud and data technology providers, Right Skale helps clients build future-ready digital capabilities. For more info, please email us at info@rightskale.com www.RightSkale.ai & www.RightSkale.com

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Pensions & Investments and NAIC Announce Alliance to Support Diverse Asset Managers

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the industry association and largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms, and Pensions & Investments (P&I) have entered into a multi-year alliance designed to promote objectives related to increasing diversity and inclusion in the institutional investment industry. 

Through this alliance, NAIC and P&I will work together to advance the pool of diverse talent within the private markets by growing the assets allocated to diverse-owned and managed firms through investor-facing education and resources. They will collaborate to develop and publish thought leadership content related to the impact diverse-owned firms have on the industry and the economy. NAIC member firms will benefit from access to the P&I Research Center, which provides insights including current and historical data, key contact information for institutional investors, market intelligence, trend analysis, competitive benchmarking and more.

“Pensions & Investments is pleased to partner with NAIC to shine a spotlight on some of the innovative and great work being done by diverse- and woman-owned firms in the alternatives space. There is increased interest in how to leverage alternative assets across the institutional investment and retirement landscape, and we’re looking forward to sharing data, insights and content that can amplify the voices represented by NAIC member firms,” says Nikki Pirrello, President and Publisher, Pensions & Investments. “Our audience is hungry for information on effective investment strategies and high-performing managers, and we believe this partnership will allow us to continue to expand our universe of those we are covering.”

By joining forces, NAIC and P&I will raise awareness of the diverse- and woman-owned alternative investment firms that drive growth in every major industry sector. “We are excited that Pensions & Investments, a leading voice in investment management, shares NAIC’s goal of increasing diversity and inclusion in the institutional asset management industry,” says Robert L. Greene, NAIC’s President & CEO. “We look forward to the opportunities this alliance will provide our members to identify trends and share insights in order to increase the flow of capital to high-performing diverse investment firms from pensions and other investment managers.”

About the National Association of Investment Companies
With more than 54 years of advocacy and performance, the National Association of Investment Companies (www.naicpe.com) is the trade association and largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms. NAIC’s membership comprises more than 190 diverse-owned alternative investment firms that collectively manage over $460 billion in assets under management. NAIC member firms invest with more than 2,200 portfolio companies globally and consistently generate superior returns that help fuel the growth of the retirement and asset management industries. www.naicpe.com

About Pensions & Investments
With unmatched integrity and professionalism, Pensions & Investments consistently delivers news, research and analysis to the executives who manage the flow of funds in the institutional investment market. Since its founding in 1973, this continues to be the mission of Pensions & Investments, the international newspaper of money management. Written for pension, portfolio and investment management executives at the hub of this market, Pensions & Investments provides its audience with timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management business. Written by a worldwide network of reporters and correspondents, Pensions & Investments’ coverage includes business and financial news, legislative reports, global investments, product development, technology, investment performance, executive changes, corporate governance and other topics crucial to the people who drive the world of professional money. Pensions & Investments is owned by Crain Communications Inc. www.pionline.com

CONTACT:
Kristen Perlman
Vice President, Marketing and Insights
National Association of Investment Companies
kperlman@naicpe.com

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