Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-07-31 18:03Investment Overview - On October 12, 2023, the company approved the establishment of a joint venture with Evonik (China) Investment Co., Ltd. to form "Evonik Blue Biological Technology (Shandong) Co., Ltd." in Huimin County, Shandong Province [2] - The registered capital of the joint venture is RMB 37.5 million, with the company contributing RMB 16.875 million (45%) and Evonik contributing RMB 20.625 million (55%) [2] Termination of Investment - The joint venture and its Qingdao branch will be dissolved and liquidated as per the reconciliation agreement signed on July 31, 2025, due to operational considerations and future business planning [4][5] - The board of directors approved the termination of the investment with a unanimous vote of 5 in favor [5] Reconciliation Agreement Details - The agreement includes the dissolution and liquidation of the joint venture and its Qingdao branch, with both parties agreeing to return relevant patents, technologies, trademarks, and strains to the company [6][8] - A new processing agreement will be signed for continued cooperation in the GHS product field, allowing both parties to independently conduct related business under applicable antitrust laws starting August 1, 2025 [9] Impact on the Company - The dissolution and liquidation of the joint venture are not expected to have a significant adverse impact on the company's operations or financial status [12] - The new agreement framework is anticipated to maintain cooperation in the GHS product area without major disruptions to existing business activities [12]