1. What does Agria Corporation (or Agria) do?
Agria is a fast growing China-based agri-solutions provider focusing on R&D, production and sale of upstream agricultural products. These include high margin products such as corn seeds, sheep breeding products and seedlings. With strong R&D capabilities, Agria has developed a diversified portfolio of commercially successful and proprietary products that are suited to a different climate zones. Established in 2007, Agria is based in Beijing with production bases in Shanxi and other provinces, and our products are sold through our extensive distribution network.
2. When was the company founded?
The company’s business operations began in 2000 and have since grown rapidly.
3. Where is the company based?
Agria is headquartered in Beijing. We also have an office in Shenzhen, and production bases in Shanxi and other provinces.
4. When was Agria’s IPO and in which market is the company’s shares traded?
Agria was listed on 7 November, 2007. The company’s shares are traded on NYSE under the symbol “GRO”.
5. What is the number of ADS shares outstanding for Agria?
As of November 7, 2007, the outstanding number of ADS shares for Agria is 63,200,000.
6. What is the company’s dividend policy?
We have no present plan to declare and pay any dividends on our shares or ADSs in the near future. We currently intend to retain most, if not all, of our available funds and any future earnings to operate and expand our business, with aim to maximise shareholders value.
7. When does the company’s financial year end?
The company’s financial year ends on 31 December.
8. How can I obtain more information about the company?
If you would like to obtain further information on the company or would like to meet with the management, please contact our IR Director Ms. Xin Zhang at agria-ir@agriacorp.com. |