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GLG Life Tech Corporation announced the results of its Annual General Meeting held on June 17, 2022. All nominees for the Board of Directors were successfully elected with significant majority votes. Dr. Luke Zhang received 99.96% in favor; Mr. Brian Palmieri also received 99.96%. Madame Liu Yingchun secured 99.99% votes in favor. The voting results were disclosed in compliance with the Toronto Stock Exchange requirements. For further details, the full report is available on SEDAR.

GLG Life Tech Corporation (GLG) reported a revenue decline of 16% to $2.7 million for Q1 2022 compared to $3.3 million in Q1 2021. Despite lower revenues, the gross profit margin improved to 29%, up from 25%. The company incurred a net loss of $4.3 million, a rise from $3.8 million in the previous year. Notably, a new joint venture was formed in April 2022 to enhance product offerings in China. The company is focusing on managing cash flows to stabilize its financial position amidst ongoing competitive price pressures in the stevia market.

GLG Life Tech Corporation has announced a new joint venture named Xinjiang Huanyu Technology Co., Ltd. through its subsidiary, Runhai. This partnership, including Luxiang and Xiao Gang, focuses on producing natural sweeteners in China, integrating agricultural resources with manufacturing. Luxiang will hold a 51% stake, providing working capital and production facilities. Anticipated production will begin in 2023, with plans to access government funding up to 500M RMB to improve operations and potentially resolve debt issues. The venture aims to enhance GLG's presence in the Chinese market.

GLG Life Tech Corporation (TSX: GLG) reported financial results for Q4 and the full year ended December 31, 2021. Q4 revenues increased to $3.0 million, up from $2.8 million in Q4 2020. However, annual revenues fell by 29% to $10.9 million due to decreased international sales of stevia and monk fruit. The net loss for Q4 was $8.4 million, rising from $6.4 million in Q4 2020, with a net loss per share of $0.22. The company's financial position remains precarious, necessitating cash infusions to sustain operations. Management remains focused on optimizing production and exploring financing options.

GLG Life Tech Corporation (GLGLF) reported a significant decline in revenues for Q3 2021, totaling $2.1 million, a drop of $1.9 million from $4.0 million in Q3 2020. For the first nine months, revenues fell to $7.9 million, down $4.6 million from the prior year. Despite improving gross profit margins (27% in Q3 2021 vs. 18% in Q3 2020), the company incurred a net loss of $7.0 million in Q3 2021, compared to a profit of $21.1 million in Q3 2020. The net loss per share was $0.18. The company continues to face cash flow challenges and manages SG&A expenses effectively to mitigate risks.

GLG Life Tech Corporation has appointed Edward Wang as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Wang has been with the company since October 2019 and served as Acting CFO since June 2020. He has a strong background in financial management, having worked at Kraft Foods (China) and in the mining sector. His leadership has led to significant savings in Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses. The Board expressed confidence in his ability to drive the company towards strong results and execute its strategic goals.

GLG Life Tech Corporation (GLGLF) reported Q2 2021 revenues of $2.5 million, down 58% from $6.0 million in Q2 2020. The first half of 2021 saw revenues of $5.8 million, reflecting a 32% decline from $8.5 million in H1 2020. Despite a 4 percentage point increase in gross profit margin to 32% in Q2, the company suffered a net loss of $4.5 million for the quarter, compared to a net income of $10.4 million in the same period last year. Management is focused on reducing expenses and optimizing operations amidst competitive pressures.

GLG Life Tech Corporation (TSX:GLG)(OTC PINK:GLGLF) held its Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2021, where all nominated directors were successfully elected. The voting results showed overwhelming support, with Dr. Luke Zhang receiving 99.98% approval, among others. The company continues to focus on the sustainability of high-quality, zero-calorie sweeteners. Results of other matters discussed in the meeting will be detailed in a separate report.

GLG Life Tech Corporation (GLGLF) announced its Q1 2021 results, reporting revenues of $3.3 million, up 27% from $2.6 million in Q1 2020. The gross profit margin improved to 25% from 12%, driven by better monk fruit margins and reduced idle capacity charges. Although the net loss decreased by 56% to $3.8 million (from $8.7 million), the company remains focused on improving cash flow amid challenges in the stevia market and potential cash shortages. Management is exploring new markets and optimizing operations to enhance financial stability.