What are the strengths of the Group?
• the largest vertically integrated corn based biochemical product manufacturer in the PRC and Asia • the largest corn refiner in the PRC with annual corn processing capacity totaling 1.8 million metric tonnes in 2004 • the largest lysine producer in the PRC with annual production capacity of 40,000 metric tonnes, to be increased to 80,000 metric tonnes in the first quarter of 2004 • the largest High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) manufacturer in the PRC, with 100,000 metric tonnes of production capacity per annum • the largest modified starch producer in the PRC with annual production capacity of 130,000 metric tonnes • possesses a corn sweetener plant with annual production capacity of 60,000 metric tonnes manufacturing glucose and maltose 5. How many employees does the Group have? The Group has around 1,400 employees. 60% of the employees have university degrees and most of the management are seasoned professionals in the industry. Product/Business 6. What are the major products of the