Guangji Pharma to Raise $87 Million via Private Placement to Controlling Shareholder

Guangji Pharma to Raise $87 Million via Private Placement to Controlling Shareholder

Hubei Guangji Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (SHE: 000952) announced plans for a private placement of up to 94.9 million A-shares to its controlling shareholder Yangtze River Industry Group Co., Ltd., raising up to RMB 600 million (USD 87 million). The vitamin preparation specialist will use the controlling shareholder cash injection to strengthen its balance sheet and support R&D and production expansion in the competitive Chinese pharmaceutical market.

Transaction Overview

ElementDetail
IssuerHubei Guangji Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (SHE: 000952)
SubscriberYangtze River Industry Group Co., Ltd. (controlling shareholder)
Transaction TypePrivate placement (A-shares)
Shares IssuedUp to 94,936,708 shares
Total ProceedsRMB 600 million (USD 87 million) maximum
Subscription PriceRMB 6.32 (USD 0.91) per share
Pricing Basis≥80% of 20-day average trading price prior to pricing reference date
Payment MethodFull cash subscription

Shareholding Structure

ShareholderPre-Issuance HoldingsOwnership %Post-Issuance Impact
Yangtze River Industry Group87,592,065 shares25.26%Increased control; potential dilution mitigation
Other Shareholders258,408,935 shares74.74%Minor dilution from placement

Strategic Rationale & Use of Proceeds

PriorityApplicationStrategic Value
R&D ExpansionVitamin formulation innovation; new therapeutic indicationsProduct pipeline diversification beyond commoditized vitamins
Manufacturing ScaleProduction capacity enhancement; quality system upgradesCost competitiveness; regulatory compliance (GMP)
Working CapitalOperational liquidity; raw material procurementSupply chain stability; pricing power in procurement
Debt ReductionBalance sheet strengtheningImproved credit profile; reduced interest expense

Market Context & Industry Position

FactorStrategic Analysis
Vitamin Market DynamicsCommoditized, price-sensitive market; oversupply pressure in China; differentiation through formulation innovation critical
Controlling Shareholder SupportYangtze River Industry Group cash injection signals long-term commitment; avoids external dilution and market volatility
Private Placement AdvantageExpedited execution vs. public offering; lower transaction costs; targeted strategic investment
SME Pharma Financing TrendListed Chinese pharmaceutical companies increasingly rely on controlling shareholder placements amid tightened IPO and refinancing regulations

Forward‑Looking Statements
This brief contains forward‑looking statements regarding Guangji Pharmaceutical’s private placement completion, use of proceeds execution, and vitamin preparation market competitiveness. Actual results may differ due to shareholder approval requirements, pricing volatility affecting placement terms, and vitamin market demand fluctuations.-Fineline Info & Tech