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| Date | Title | | | 12/16/11 | Alert: Agria Reports Dramatic Improvement in Financial Results| Revenue Increases to US$158.8 Million for the First Six Months of 2011 Compared to US$3.3 Million; Net Income Increases to $4.0 Million for First Six Months of 2011 Compared to a Net Loss of US$16.3 Million
BEIJING, Dec 16, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
reported a dramatic improvement in its financial results for the six
month transition period ended June 30, ... |
|  | | 11/14/11 | PGG Wrightson to Open Beijing Representative Office| BEIJING, Nov 14, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced that its New Zealand listed subsidiary, PGG Wrightson (NZX:
PGW), is to establish a Beijing representative office.
The Beijing representative office will work to deliver revenue and
profit-generating business for PGG Wrightson in China. The initial
focus will be on working with PGG Wrightson existing ... |
| | | 11/08/11 | Beijing Government Provides Research Grant to Agria| BEIJING, Nov 08, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced it has received the first phase of a grant to help fund
Sino-New Zealand joint research into high technology content grass
seeds for the China market. This stage grant is for RMB6 million
($0.9 million) and has been made by the Science and Technology
division of the Beijing Government.
The grant will... |
| | | 11/02/11 | Appointment of Directors to PGG Wrightson| BEIJING, Nov 02, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced that pre-eminent seed scientist Dr Zhi Kang Li has joined
the board of PGG Wrightson (PGW) as an independent director. In
addition Wah Kwong Tsang and Greg Campbell, representatives of Agria
Asia Investment, the company ultimately holding 50.01% of PGW have
also been appointed to the PGW board of PGW.
... |
| | | 10/21/11 | Agria Regains Compliance on an Accelerated Basis With NYSE's Minimum
Average Closing Price Listing Standard| BEIJING, Oct 21, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced that the Company regained compliance on an accelerated
basis with the New York Stock Exchange continued listing standard
requiring a listed security to maintain a minimum average closing
price of $1.00 per share over a consecutive 30-trading-day period.
This was the only continued listing criteria the Com... |
| | | 09/29/11 | Agria Changes Fiscal Year End and Brings Forward Next Intended
Financial Report| BEIJING, Sep 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced a change of fiscal year end from December 31 to June 30 to
align its reporting with that of PGG Wrightson (NZSE: PGW), its
largest subsidiary.
In May 2011, Agria's subsidiary increased its holding in PGW to
50.01%. The management of both companies are working closely together
to identify and realize ... |
| | | 09/21/11 | Agria Appoints John Layburn as Chief Financial Officer and Jerry Mao
as Financial Controller| BEIJING, Sep 21, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced it has appointed John Layburn as Chief Financial Officer
and Jerry Mao as Financial Controller. Both appointments are
effective today.
John Layburn has served as Agria's Acting CFO since April 2011 and as
Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer since October 2009. Since
joining the Company, he has led ... |
| | | 09/06/11 | Agria Launches Top Field Corn Variety Developed by China National
Academy of Agricultural Sciences| BEIJING, Sep 06, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
launched Zhong Dan 909, a new variety of field corn seed developed by
the China National Academy of Agricultural Sciences ("CNAAS") and
ranked the number one field corn variety for the past two years in
national certification tests hosted by Ministry of Agriculture.
Developed by CNAAS, Zhong Dan 909's attribute... |
| | | 08/31/11 | Agria's New Zealand Listed Subsidiary, PGG Wrightson Completes
Divestment of Finance Division| BEIJING, Aug 31, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced that all conditions required for the sale of PGG Wrightson
Finance ("PWF") by Agria's New Zealand listed subsidiary, PGG
Wrightson (NZX: PGW) ("PGW") have been confirmed and settlement of
the sale to Heartland New Zealand ("Heartland") has been completed.
The purchase price paid to PGG Wrightson for t... |
| | | 08/29/11 | Agria's New Zealand Listed Subsidiary, PGG Wrightson Reports Fiscal
2011 Revenue of NZ$1.2 Billion| BEIJING, Aug 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced that its New Zealand listed subsidiary, PGG Wrightson (NZX:
PGW) ("PGW") has released its annual financial results for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2011. A copy of the PGW's financial statements
can be downloaded from the following website:
www.pggwrightson.co.nz/OurBusiness/MarketAnnouncements.
Xi... |
| | | 08/23/11 | Agria Appoints Wah Kwong Tsang to Board of Directors; Reconfigures
Board to Enhance Focus on Strategy and Communication| BEIJING, Aug 23, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced the appointment of Wah Kwong Tsang to Agria's board of
directors. Tsang will serve as an independent director and Chairman
of the Audit Committee and member of Compensation Committee. Kenneth
DeWoskin, who has served as Agria's Audit Committee Chairman since
March 2010, will now serve as a member of the A... |
| | | 07/26/11 | Agria Notified by NYSE of Non-Compliance With Minimum Average Closing
Price Listing Standard| BEIJING, Jul 26, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced that the Company was notified by the New York Stock
Exchange ("NYSE") that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE
continued listing standard requiring a listed security to maintain a
minimum average closing price of $1.00 per share over a consecutive
30-trading-day period. The NYSE noted that the ... |
| | | 07/21/11 | Agria Issues Statement| BEIJING, Jul 21, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
issued the following statement.
In view of the unusual market activity in the Company's stock, the
New York Stock Exchange has contacted the Company and requested that
the Company issue a public statement indicating whether there are any
corporate developments which may explain the unusual activity. The
Compan... |
| | | 06/10/11 | Agria Announces Final Judgment and Dismissal With Prejudice of All
Claims in Consolidated Securities Action| BEIJING, Jun 10, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector,
announced today that all claims asserted by the lead plaintiff and
the class in the consolidated securities class action have been
dismissed with prejudice by the United States District Court,
Southern District of New York. By entering into the agreement,
neither Agria nor the other defendants admit wrongdoing or liabili... |
| | | 04/25/11 | Agria Singapore's Partial Takeover Offer of PGG Wrightson Limited Has
Become Unconditional| BEIJING, CHINA, Apr 25, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Agria Singapore) advises that all of the
conditions to its takeover offer dated 24 January 2011 for 38.3% of
the issued ordinary shares in PGG Wrightson Limited not already held
by it (Offer) have been satisfied. Accordingly, the Offer is now
unconditional. Agria Singapore will be jointly owned, directly or
indirectly, by Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) and New Hope, along with
an investment by Ngai Tahu Holdin... |
| | | 04/20/11 | New Zealand's Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (LIC)
Supports Agria Singapore's Partial Takeover Offer of PGG Wrightson
Limited| BEIJING, Apr 20, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector,
announced today that New Zealand-based Livestock Improvement
Corporation Limited (LIC) has agreed to support Agria (Singapore) Pte
Limited's partial takeover offer for PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW) by
providing a loan to Agria (Singapore).
Agria is delighted to have received the support of such an important
participan... |
| | | 04/15/11 | Agria Announces CFO Transition| BEIJING, Apr 15, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector,
announced today that Christopher Boddington, Chief Financial Officer,
has resigned effective April 18, 2011. Mr. Boddington stepped down
from his position to pursue other opportunities and not as a result
of any disagreement with the Company regarding financial or
accounting practices. The Company has initiated an execut... |
| | | 04/15/11 | Overseas Investment Office Consent Granted for Agria to Acquire
Additional Shares in PGG Wrightson Limited| BEIJING, Apr 15, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria (Singapore) Pte Limited (Agria) is pleased to announce that
the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office has granted consent to
Agria in connection with its takeover offer (Offer) and shareholding
in PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW).
To date, Agria has received acceptances under its Offer which, taken
together with shares it currently holds in PGW, give Agria 50.52% of
the shares in PGW. This includes the acceptance received from Pyne
Gou... |
| | | 04/14/11 | Update on Agria Partial Takeover Offer for PGG Wrightson Limited| BEIJING, Apr 14, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --On December 23, 2010, Agria Corporation (Agria) together with
China-based New Hope Group (New Hope) announced a partial takeover
offer for PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW). A formal takeover offer was
made on January 24, 2011 by Agria (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Agria
Singapore), to be jointly owned, directly or indirectly, by Agria and
New Hope.
Agria Singapore's shareholding in PGW prior to the partial takeover
offer was 19.01%. As of 14 April 201... |
| | | 03/30/11 | Agria Gives Notice to Extend PGG Wrightson Limited Partial Takeover
Offer Period From 15 April to 23 April 2011| BEIJING, Mar 30, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Agria) today gave notice to extend the
offer period from 15 April to 23 April 2011 for its partial takeover
offer (Offer) to the shareholders of PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW).
The notice is pursuant to Rule 28 of the Takeovers Code that it has
varied the Offer in accordance with Rule 27(d) and (e) of the
Takeovers Code by extending the offer period and the date specified
in the Offer by which it is to become uncon... |
| | | 01/23/11 | Update: Agria Sends Partial Takeover Offer to Shareholders of PGG
Wrightson Limited| BEIJING, Jan 23, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Agria) today sent its partial takeover
offer to the shareholders of PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW) as of the
record date (17 January 2011) in accordance with the Takeovers Code.
The offer is being made by Agria (Singapore) Pte Ltd, which will be
jointly owned, directly or indirectly, by Agria Corporation (NYSE:
GRO) and China-based New Hope Group (New Hope).
This follows Agria's takeover notice given on 23 Decemb... |
| | | 12/30/10 | Agria Implements Rotation of Independent Auditor Policy| BEIJING, Dec 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector,
announced today that it has implemented its independent auditor
rotation policy and changed its independent auditor for the year
ending December 31, 2010 from Ernst & Young Hua Ming ("Ernst &
Young") to GHP Howarth. Ernst & Young audited Agria's financial
statements for each of the previous six years. The cha... |
| | | 12/30/10 | Agria Files Amended Form 20-F Solely to Include the Separate
Financial Statements of PGG Wrightson Limited| BEIJING, Dec 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced the Company has filed an amended Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, originally filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 29,
2010 (the "Original Report").
The amendment is being filed solely to include the separate financial
statem... |
| | | 12/23/10 | Agria to Launch Partial Takeover Offer for PGG Wrightson Limited| BEIJING, Dec 23, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (Agria) together with China-based New
Hope Group (New Hope) have today announced a partial takeover offer
for PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW).
The offer will be made by Agria (Singapore) Pte Ltd, which will be
jointly owned, directly or indirectly, by Agria and New Hope. Agria
(Singapore), a wholly owned subsidiary of Agria Corporation,
currently holds a 19.01 percent shareholding in PGW. The offer price
will be... |
| | | 09/13/10 | Agria Makes Strategic Investment in Proprietary Corn Seed Company and
Enters Exclusive Sales Agency Agreement| BEIJING, Sep 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based holding company for investments in the agriculture
sector, today announced that it has made a RMB40 million investment
in Wuwei Ganxin Seeds Company Limited ("Ganxin"). Under the
investment agreement, Agria will receive a 49% equity stake in
Ganxin, a corn seed research, development, production and sales
company based in the Gansu province, China. Agria and Ganxin have
a... |
| | | 09/03/10 | Agria Streamlines Operations Management| BEIJING, Sep 03, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, today
announced the streamlining of the management of its China operations.
Since disposing of P3A in July 2010, Agria's business operations in
China are focused on creating a profitable seed business. This
business comprises three business units: research and development,
production and marketing. Agria has recruite... |
| | | 07/13/10 | Agria Divests P3A| BEIJING, Jul 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based agriculture company with investments in key agriculture
markets of China and New Zealand, today announced that it has entered
into definitive agreements to divest Taiyuan Primalights III
Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., or P3A, to Mr. Frank Xue, the
president and a director of P3A, in line with the agreement in
principle announced by Agria on June 29, 2010. Given that a... |
| | | 06/29/10 | Agria Provides Update to Its Strategic Review and Reaches Agreement
in Principle to Divest P3A| BEIJING, Jun 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based agriculture company with investments in key agriculture
markets of China and New Zealand, today provided an update to its
strategic review and announced it has reached an agreement in
principle to divest Taiyuan Primalights III Agriculture Development
Co., Ltd., or P3A, to Mr. Frank Xue, the president and a director of
P3A.
On September 14, 2009, Agria appointed Xie ... |
| | | 06/29/10 | Agria Announces Filing of Form 20-F With the SEC| BEIJING, Jun 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based agriculture company with investments in key agriculture
markets of China and New Zealand, today announced it has filed its
annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2009 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on
June 29, 2010. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the
SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov as well as ... |
| | | 06/09/10 | Agria Enters Memorandum of Understanding in Consolidated Securities
Action| BEIJING, Jun 09, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based agriculture company with investments in key agriculture
markets of China and New Zealand, today announced it has entered into
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the lead plaintiff in the
consolidated securities class action. The MOU reflects an agreement
in principle providing for the settlement and release and dismissal
with prejudice of any and all claims that wer... |
| | | 03/10/10 | Agria Appoints Pre-Eminent China Corporate Strategist as Director and
Audit Committee Chairman, Appoints CEO as a Director and Updates on
Ongoing Strategic Review| BEIJING, Mar 10, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced the appointment
of a preeminent China corporate strategist Kenneth J. DeWoskin,
Ph.D., as an independent director of the Company and provided an
update on the Company's ongoing strategic review. In addition, Mr Xie
Tao, the CEO of Agria, has been appointed a director of the Company
and will serve on the Corporate Governance and No... |
| | | 12/29/09 | Agria Corporation Announces Filing of Form 20-F With the SEC| BEIJING, Dec 29, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced it has filed its
annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2008 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29,
2009. The Annual Report on Form 20-F can be accessed under the SEC
Filings section on the Company's investor relations website at
http://ir.agriacorp.com.
The Company will provid... |
| | | 12/02/09 | Agria Corporation Class Action Suit Dismissed| BEIJING, Dec 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a
China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed
the class action lawsuit against the Company and the underwriters
defendants, and the Court issued a judgment in favor of Agria and the
underwriter defendants. Plaintiffs have 30 days to appeal the Court's
decision.
About Agria Corporation
Agria C... |
| | | 11/19/09 | Agria Intends to Participate in PGG Wrightson's Rights Issue and Purchase Convertible Redeemable Notes| BEIJING, Nov 19, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), today
announced its intention to participate in PGG Wrightson's (NZX ticker
PGW) fully underwritten pro rata renounceable rights issue.
PGG Wrightson announced today its intention to raise NZ$180.7 million
through a fully underwritten pro rata renounceable rights issue. PGG
Wrightson's shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for nine new
shares for every eight shares held by such s... |
| | | 10/28/09 | CNAAS and Agria Enter Strategic Co-Operation; Agria to Make Investment in Zhongnong| BEIJING, Oct 28, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), today
announced it has entered into a strategic co-operation framework
agreement with the China National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
("CNAAS") providing for future co-operation across the spectrum of
agricultural research. Agria has also entered into an investment
agreement with CNAAS and its affiliates, under which Agria will invest
RMB35 million into Beijing Zhongnong Seed Ind... |
| | | 10/26/09 | Agria Appoints John Layburn as Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer| BEIJING, Oct 26, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria") today
announced the appointment of John Layburn as Chief Strategy and
Compliance Officer, effective October 23. John will be responsible
for leading Agria's teams in the areas of establishing and
implementing corporate strategy and compliance policies and processes.
He will report to Mr. Xie Tao, the Company's Chief Executive
Officer.
Xie Tao, Agria's Chief Executive Officer, commen... |
| | | 10/15/09 | PGG Wrightson and Agria Announce Formation of Strategic Partnership and Intention for Agria to Be a New Cornerstone Shareholder of PGG Wrightson| AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND and BEIJING, Oct 15, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PGG Wrightson (NZX: PGW) and Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) ("Agria")
today announced their signing of an agreement that provides for
Agria to make an investment in PGG Wrightson (the "Subscription
Agreement") and for the formation of a strategic partnership between
PGG Wrightson and Agria (the "Co-operation Agreement").
PGG Wrightson is New Zealand's largest rural services business,
offering a wide range of product... |
| | | 09/14/09 | Announcement of Senior Management Changes and Strategic Review| BEIJING--(Marketwire - 09/14/09) - Agria Corporation (NYSE:GRO - News) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced the following senior management changes as part of its implementation of strategic review:
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| | | 06/25/09 | Notification of Late Filing| BEIJING, Jun 25, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced it
would file a Form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission regarding the late filing of the Company's annual report
on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (the "2008
20-F").
Agria has been unable to complete its 2008 20-F within the prescribed
time because of delays in completing th... |
| | | 05/29/09 | Agria Director Resigns| BEIJING, May 29, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
Dr. Geoffrey Duyk recently resigned as a director of Agria. The
Company would like to thank Dr. Duyk for his contributions and
service since joining Agria's Board of Directors in August 2007.
About Agria Corporation
Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) is an innovative China-based
agri-solutions provider focusing on r... |
| | | 05/18/09 | Agria Issues Statement| BEIJING, May 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced
issued the following statement.
In view of the unusual market activity in the Company's stock, the
New York Stock Exchange has contacted the Company and requested that
the Company issue a public statement indicating whether there are any
corporate developments which may explain the unusual activity. The
Company stated... |
| | | 03/19/09 | Agria Promotes Lo to Acting CFO| BEIJING, Mar 19, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced it
has promoted Mr. Raymond Lo, CPA, to the position of acting chief
financial officer, effective April 1, 2009. Mr. Lo has served as
Agria's financial controller since January 2009. He will succeed Mr.
Gary Yeung, who has served as chief financial officer since February
2007 and is resigning to pursue other opportu... |
| | | 12/10/08 | Agria Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results| BEIJING, Dec 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced its
financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were RMB 87.8 million (US$12.9
million), as compared to revenues of RMB 73.3 million for the third
quarter of 2007. In the third quarter of 2008, gross profit was RMB
50.1 million (US$7.4 million)... |
| | | 11/24/08 | Agria Announces Management and Board Changes| BEIJING, Nov 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced
management and board changes.
-- The Board has accepted the resignation of Kenneth Hua Huang effective
November 30, 2008. Huang has served as chief executive officer of Agria
since June 2, 2008. He was originally hired in July 2007 as co-chief
executive officer.
-- Guanglin (Alan) Lai... |
| | | 11/11/08 | Agria Appoints New Directors| BEIJING, Nov 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
it has increased the size of its board of directors from seven to
nine directors with the appointment of Lee Joo Hai and Sean Shao as
independent directors of the Company. Mr. Lee will serve as Chairman
of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. Mr. Shao will
serve as Chairman of the Compe... |
| | | 11/11/08 | Agria Updates Planned Third Quarter Reporting Schedule| BEIJING, Nov 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced the
Company has not finalized the process of closing quarterly results
and no longer intends to report financial results for the third
quarter ended September 30, 2008 on November 13, as was previously
planned. While there is no statutory deadline for a foreign private
issuer to issue a quarterly earnings... |
| | | 10/24/08 | Agria Updates Outlook for the Third Quarter and Full Year 2008| BEIJING, Oct 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today updated its
outlook for the third quarter and full year 2008.
Based on preliminary results, the company now expects revenue for the
third quarter of 2008 to be at the high end of the company's prior
outlook. The company previously expected third quarter of 2008
revenue to be in the range of RMB 76 million (US$11 m... |
| | | 08/12/08 | Agria Authorizes ADS Repurchase Program| BEIJING, Aug 12, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
its Board of Directors has authorized the Company's repurchase of up
to US$10 million of its outstanding ADSs from time to time on the
open market over the next 24 months. The timing and amount of any
repurchase will be determined by the Company's management, based on
market conditions, ADS price an... |
| | | 08/12/08 | Agria Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results| Beijing, China – August 12, 2008 – Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the “Company” or “Agria”), an innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were RMB 143.3 million (US$20.9 million), as compared to revenues of RMB 160.7 million for the second quarter of 2007. In the second quarter of 2008, gross profit was RMB 64.3 million (US$9.4 million) as compared to RMB 99.8 mi... |
| | | 08/08/08 | Agria Schedules Conference Call to Discuss 2Q08 Financial Results| BEIJING, Aug 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company's financial
results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 and business
outlook.
The call will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. U.S.
Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. August 12, 2008 Beijing time). The dial-in
number for the live audio... |
| | | 07/01/08 | Agria Announces Filing of Form 20-F With the SEC| BEIJING, Jul 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced it
has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on
June 30, 2008. The Annual Report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the
Company's investor relations website at http://ir.agriacorp.com/
under the SEC Filings section.
... |
| | | 06/26/08 | Agria Reports 4Q07, FY07 and 1Q08 Financial Results| BEIJING, Jun 26, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the Company or Agria), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced its
financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
2007, and for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 were RMB 318.1 million
(US$43.6 million), as compared to revenues of RMB 149.2 million for
the fou... |
| | | 06/25/08 | Agria Schedules Conference Call to Discuss 4Q07, FY07 and 1Q08 Financial Results| BEIJING, Jun 25, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company's financial
results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, and
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, and
business outlook.
The call will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. U.S.
Eastern Time (... |
| | | 06/11/08 | Agria to Acquire Rights to Two Proprietary Corn Seeds| BEIJING, Jun 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
it has acquired the production and sales rights to two proprietary
corn seeds from NKY Company ("NKY"), a Beijing-based, privately held
company. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
The proprietary seeds, JKN2000 and JKN120, were originally developed
by the Beijing Academy of A... |
| | | 06/02/08 | Agria Announces Agreements by P3A's Key Management and a Major Shareholder| BEIJING, Jun 02, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
key management of Primalights III Agricultural Development Co., Ltd.
("P3A"), a consolidated affiliated entity of Agria, as well as
Brothers Capital Limited ("BCL"), a major shareholder of Agria, and
its directors, have each entered into agreements with the Company in
connection with the proposed rel... |
| | | 04/16/08 | Agria's Independent Auditors Commence 2007 Audit| BEIJING, Apr 16, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today confirmed that
its independent auditors have commenced their audit of the Company's
financial statements for 2007.
About Agria Corporation
Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) is an innovative China-based
agri-solutions provider focusing on research and development,
production and distribution of three different types ... |
| | | 04/14/08 | Agria Intends to Vigorously Contest and Defend Allegations| BEIJING, Apr 14, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company"), an innovative
China-based agri-solutions provider, announced today that the Company
has been named as a defendant in a securities class action filed in
the United States District Court for the Southern District of New
York. The complaint also names as defendants some of the directors and
officers of the Company, as well as the control person of the Company
with respect to alleged m... |
| | | 04/08/08 | Agria Confirms No Disruptions to the Business; Agreements With P3A Remain Valid and Enforceable| BEIJING, Apr 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today confirmed that
there have been no disruptions to its business due to Zhixin (Frank)
Xue's recent resignation from his COO and director positions at
Agria. In addition, the Special Committee of the Board of Directors
of Agria continues its work on this matter. Mr. Xue and other members
of management team of Primal... |
| | | 04/07/08 | Zhixin (Frank) Xue Resigned as COO of Agria; Xue Will Remain Chairman of Primalights III Agriculture Development, Co., Ltd.| BEIJING, CHINA, Apr 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced the
resignation of Zhixin (Frank) Xue from his positions at the Company,
effective April 1, 2008. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Xue had
served as the Company's chief operating officer ("COO") since June
2007 and as a director since August 2007. Mr. Xue will remain as the
chairman and authorized l... |
| | | 02/25/08 | Agria Expects to Reach High-End of Prior 4Q07 Guidance| BEIJING, Feb 25, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO), an innovative China- based
agri-solutions provider, today announced that the Company expects
revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 to reach the high-end of
prior guidance.
Prior guidance for revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 was
between approximately RMB 238 million (US$ 31.8 million) and RMB 253
million (US$ 33.8 million), representing year-over-year growth in the
range of 60% to 70%, re... |
| | | 02/04/08 | Agria Appoints David Pasquale as Senior Vice President| BEIJING, Feb 04, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO), an innovative China-based
agri-solutions provider, today announced that it has appointed David
M. Pasquale to the position of Senior Vice President.
In his new position, Mr. Pasquale will be based in New York and will
be responsible for developing, implementing and leading Agria's
investor relations and corporate communications initiatives, including
proactive communication with equity research an... |
| | | 12/03/07 | Agria Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results| Revenues of US$47.1 Million for First Nine Months of 2007, With Diluted Earnings per ADS of US$0.48; Expect 4Q/2007 Revenue Growth of 60% to 70% Year-Over-Year
BEIJING--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 3, 2007 -- Agria Corporation, an innovative China-based agri-solutions provider engaged in research and development, and production and sale of three different types of upstream agricultural products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2... |
| | | 11/26/07 | Agria Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2007 Results| BEIJING--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 26, 2007 -- Agria Corporation ("Agria"), an innovative China-based agri-solutions provider engaged in research and development, and production and sale of three different types of upstream agricultural products, today announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss the company's unaudited third quarter 2007 results and business outlook on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. December 3, 2007 in Beijing).
The dial-in num... |
| | | 11/18/07 | Agria Corporation Announces Pricing of IPO| New York, November 6, 2007 – Agria Corporation (“Agria”), a fast-growing China-based agri-solutions provider engaged in research and development, production and sale of upstream agricultural products, today announced that it has priced its initial public offering of 17,150,000 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at $16.50 per ADS. The ADSs, each representing two ordinary shares, will begin trading on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GRO".
The offeri... |
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