AnPac Bio Announces Appointment of New Directors and Co-Chief Executive Officer

Rhea-AI Summary

AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. (ANPC) announced a significant leadership change on August 2, 2022. Jiawen Kang was appointed to the board of directors and also joined the Audit and Nominating Committees. Yuyang Cui was appointed Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, focusing on capital strategy and business opportunities, while Chris Chang Yu was designated Co-CEO, overseeing general operations. Recent shareholder resolutions resulted in the removal of Aidong Chen and Sheng Liu from the board, reflecting a strategic shift in management.

Positive

• Strategic leadership changes may enhance business opportunities and capital market strategies.
• Jiawen Kang's appointment could bring fresh perspectives to the board.

Negative

• Removal of key executives raises concerns about continuity in leadership.
• Potential experience gaps in the management team may affect operational effectiveness.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. (“AnPac Bio,” the “Company” or “we”) (ANPC), a biotechnology company with operations in the United States and China focused on early cancer screening and detection, announced that effective August 2, 2022, the board of directors appointed Jiawen Kang as a member of the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) and a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee. On that date, the Company also appointed Yuyang Cui as (a) Co-Chairman of the Board and (b) Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

As Co-CEO of the Company, Yuyang Cui will be primarily responsible for (i) searching and presenting potential business opportunities to the Company and the Board as well as (ii) the capital markets strategy and related activities for AnPac Bio. Chris Chang Yu has since been re-designated as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with primary responsibilities for the general operations and all related businesses except for the duties that are outlined for Mr. Cui.

As previously reported, on July 14, 2022, written resolutions were passed by a majority of the votes of all shareholders entitled to vote at a general meeting authorizing, among others, (1) the removal of Aidong Chen and Sheng Liu as members of the Board; (2) the removal of Aidong Chen as Co-Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company; and (3) the re-designation of Chris Chang Yu as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chairman of the Board.

About AnPac Bio

AnPac Bio is a biotechnology company focused on early cancer screening and detection, with 155 issued patents as of March 31, 2022. With two certified clinical laboratories in China and one CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory in the United States, AnPac Bio performs a suite of cancer screening and detection tests, including CDA (Cancer Differentiation Analysis), bio-chemical, immunological, and genomics tests. According to a report by Frost & Sullivan, AnPac Bio ranked first globally in multi-cancer screening and detection test sample volume (accumulative to January 2021). AnPac Bio’s CDA technology platform has been shown in retrospective validation studies to be able to detect the risk of over 20 different cancer types with high sensitivity and specificity.

For more information, please visit: https://www.Anpacbio.com. 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 

Company:

Phil Case, Marketing and Investor Relations
Phone: +1-267-810-6776 (US)
Email: phil_case@AnPacbio.com

Investor Relations:

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao, President
Phone: +1-917-609-0333 (US)
Email: tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com   

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are relating to the Company’s future financial and operating performance. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminologies including “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “potential,” “target,” “aim,” “predict,” “outlook,” “seek,” “goal” “objective,” “assume,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “positioned,” “forecast,” “likely,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and uncertainties involving judgments about, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These statements also involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the implementation of our business model and growth strategies; trends and competition in the cancer screening and detection market; our expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our cancer screening and detection tests and our ability to expand our customer base; our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protections for our CDA technology and our continued research and development to keep pace with technology developments; our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals from the NMPA, the FDA and the relevant U.S. states and have our laboratories certified or accredited by authorities including the CLIA; our future business development, financial condition and results of operations and our ability to obtain financing cost-effectively; potential changes of government regulations; general economic and business conditions in China and elsewhere; our ability to hire and maintain key personnel; our relationship with our major business partners and customers; and the duration of the coronavirus outbreaks and their potential adverse impact on the economic conditions and financial markets and our business and financial performance, such as resulting from reduced commercial activities due to quarantines and travel restrictions instituted by China, the U.S. and many other countries around the world to contain the spread of the virus. Additionally, all forward-looking statements are subject to the “Risk Factors” detailed from time to time in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

FAQ

What leadership changes occurred at AnPac Bio on August 2, 2022?

AnPac Bio appointed Jiawen Kang to the board and Yuyang Cui as Co-Chairman and Co-CEO while re-designating Chris Chang Yu as Co-CEO.

Who are the new executives at AnPac Bio after the recent management changes?

The new executives include Jiawen Kang on the board, Yuyang Cui as Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, and Chris Chang Yu as Co-CEO.

What was the reason for the removal of Aidong Chen at AnPac Bio?

Aidong Chen was removed as part of a broader board restructuring aimed at enhancing company management.

How might the management changes impact AnPac Bio's business strategy?

The management changes are anticipated to improve the capital market strategy and explore new business opportunities.