Origin Agritech announces comprehensive board restructuring initiative

Origin Agritech (SEED) announced the appointment of two new independent directors as part of a comprehensive board restructuring initiative. The Board of Directors approved the appointments during a meeting held earlier, implementing a streamlined governance structure that reduces the Board from seven to five members. On September 11, 2025, Fei Wang, Dr. Michael Trimble, Dr. Min Lin, and Chi Kin Cheng, all directors of the company, submitted letters of resignation indicating their intention to resign as the company’s directors, effective September 12, 2025, which the Board has accepted. Cheng will remain as CFO of the company. The company has appointed Dr. Changqing Mao as Independent Director and Chairman of the Nomination Committee, and Siu Laam Hau as Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Both appointments are effective immediately and strengthen Origin’s corporate governance capabilities with seasoned expertise in agricultural industry leadership and financial oversight.