JIN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD. Enters into Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Medical Equipment Sharing Platform

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JIN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NASDAQ: ZJYL) has signed a preliminary MOU with Jiangsu Zhongjin Kanglu Information Technology Co., Ltd. to potentially acquire all or a partial stake in Zhongjin Kanglu, a company engaged in the medical equipment sharing business. The due diligence process is expected to be completed by December 31, 2023, with detailed negotiations for the potential acquisition commencing from March 2024.

Changzhou City, China, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JIN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD. (the "Company" or “JinMed”) (NASDAQ: ZJYL), a Cayman Islands holding company with Chinese operating entities that manufacture and develop wheelchairs and living aids products, today announced the signing of a preliminary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jiangsu Zhongjin Kanglu Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zhongjin Kanglu") to acquire all or a partial stake in Zhongjin Kanglu.

According to the MOU, the Company will conduct a comprehensive due diligence process to evaluate and determine the feasibility and potential value of the acquisition. It is expected that the due diligence will be completed by December 31, 2023.

It is expected that commencing from March 2024, the parties will enter into detailed negotiations for the potential acquisition. Investors should exercise caution as there is no certainty that the potential acquisition will be completed.

Zhongjin Kanglu is a company that engages in medical equipment sharing business, leveraging its manufacturing expertise and big data analytics technology. This program primarily caters to individuals with medical care needs, providing round-the-clock shared medical equipment such as wheelchairs, emergency carts, and companion beds. The aim is to address challenges faced by healthcare institutions, such as inadequate equipment availability, limited service hours, and cumbersome leasing procedures, thereby significantly enhancing the convenience for patients seeking medical treatment. Zhongjin Kanglu’s shared wheelchairs have been adopted by over 1,600 leading hospitals nationwide in China.

Through equipment rentals, Zhongjin Kanglu operates a Small-V Sharing Project that generates base income, while additional revenue is obtained by guiding users to purchase related equipment and financial service products. To date, the Small-V Sharing program has expanded to cover all 30 provinces.

Mr. Wang Erqi, Chairman and CEO of the Company, commented, "The signing of this highly anticipated MOU marks an important milestone in the collaboration and development between the Company and Zhongjin Kanglu. As a leading enterprise in the field of shared medical equipment, with its Small V Sharing Project, the innovative solutions and well-established channels in medical institutions brought by it, Zhongjin Kanglu will create a good synergistic effect for the promotion of JinMed’s products in China. We intend to proceed with the acquisition process in full swing while bringing more innovation and growth opportunities to the industry."

About Jin Medical International Ltd.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered at Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province of China, the Company, through its Chinese operating entities, designs and manufactures wheelchairs and living aids products for people with disabilities, the elderly, and people recovering from injuries. The Company’s Chinese operating entities operate 2 manufacturing plants with approximately 228,257 square feet in the aggregate in Changzhou City and Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. The Company’s Chinese operating entities have established relationships with over 40 distributors in China, and over 20 in the other regions of the world where it currently sells the products. The majority of the Company’s wheelchair products, with more than 30 models, are sold to dealers in Japan and China, including Nissin Medical Industries Co., Ltd, one of the largest medical device distributors in Japan. The Company’s Chinese operating entities continuously deliver innovative wheelchair designs that are both lightweight and ergonomic each year. For more information, please visit: http://www.zhjmedical.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

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For more information, please contact:

ir@zhjmedical.com

FAQ

What is the recent announcement by JIN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NASDAQ: ZJYL)?

The company has signed a preliminary MOU with Jiangsu Zhongjin Kanglu Information Technology Co., Ltd. to potentially acquire all or a partial stake in Zhongjin Kanglu, a company engaged in the medical equipment sharing business.

When is the due diligence process for the potential acquisition expected to be completed?

The due diligence process is expected to be completed by December 31, 2023.

What is the business of Zhongjin Kanglu?

Zhongjin Kanglu engages in the medical equipment sharing business, primarily providing round-the-clock shared medical equipment such as wheelchairs, emergency carts, and companion beds to individuals with medical care needs.

What is the Small-V Sharing Project operated by Zhongjin Kanglu?

The Small-V Sharing Project is a program that generates base income through equipment rentals and additional revenue by guiding users to purchase related equipment and financial service products. It has expanded to cover all 30 provinces in China.

What are the comments of Mr. Wang Erqi, Chairman and CEO of JIN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NASDAQ: ZJYL) regarding the MOU?

Mr. Wang Erqi commented that the signing of the MOU marks an important milestone in the collaboration and development between the Company and Zhongjin Kanglu and will create a synergistic effect for the promotion of JinMed’s products in China.