SHANGHAI, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China-Biotics, Inc. ("China-Biotics", the "Company") (Nasdaq: CHBT), a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of probiotics products in China, today announced the results of its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("AGM") held on Friday, March 5, 2010 for stockholders of record as of January 8, 2010, at the Company's executive offices in Shanghai, China.
At the AGM, Mr. Song Jinan, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of China-Biotics, Dr. Chin Ji Wei, Dr. Du Wen Min and Mr. Simon Yick were elected by stockholders as directors of the Company until the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders.
Also at the AGM, stockholders ratified the appointment of BDO Limited as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010.
China-Biotics' executives provided a brief report outlining the Company's growth strategy, business outlook, and financial performance. Management also responded to questions from stockholders.
About China-Biotics
China-Biotics, Inc. ("China-Biotics," "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of biotechnology products and supplements, engages in the research, development, marketing and distribution of probiotics dietary supplements in China. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Shining Biotechnology Co., Ltd., the Company develops and produces its proprietary product portfolio including live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang province. In February 2010, China-Biotics began its commercial production in China's largest probiotics production facility to meet growing demand in China. For more information, please visit http://www.chn-biotics.com .
Safe Harbor Statement
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