GLG Life Technologies for Investors
GLG Life Tech Corporation (TSX:GLG) specializes in the production of stevia. Our operations are fully vertically integrated and include the research and development of high purity stevia plant strains as well as the agricultural and industrial production of stevia extracts. Utilizing innovation and proprietary and advanced technology, GLG is committed to providing stevia sweetening systems to food and beverage companies around the globe.
News Releases
November 14, 2017 GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2017 Third Quarter Financial Results
November 9, 2017 GLG Announces Completion of Major Milestone with Registration of Joint Stock Company; Provides Update on Phase 2 Debt Restructure
September 26, 2017 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Breakthrough Development of Super RA Seed
September 21, 2017 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Major Developments In High Reb M Stevia Plants and Product Innovations
Aug 14, 2017 GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2017 Second Quarter Financial Results
May 29, 2017 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces 2017 AGM Voting Results
May 12, 2017 GLG Life Tech Coporation Reports 2017 First Quarter Financial Results
April 24, 2017 AGM and Debt Restructuring
March 31, 2017 GLG Announces 2016 Annual & Fourth Quarter Financial Results
November 14, 2016 GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2016 Third Quarter Financial Results
October 6, 2016 GLG Announces FDA’S Issuance of Letter of No Objection for GLG’S EMS95 Products
October 5, 2016 GLG’S Latest Reb C Varietal Reaches Unprecedented Levels Nearly 80% in Reb C Content
August 12th, GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results
July 26th, 2016 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Major Milestone in Debt Restructuring Plan
June 28th, 2016 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces AGM Voting Results
June 6th, 2016 ADM, GLG Partner to Bring Low-Calorie Stevia, Monk Fruit Sweeteners to Customers Worldwide
May 16th, 2016 GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2016 First Quarter Financial Results
March 30th, 2016 GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports 2015 Annual & Fourth Quarter Financial Results
March 9th, 2016 GLG Launches P-PRO Plus – A Revolutionary Plant-Based Hypoallergic Protein Solution
February 29th, 2016 GLG Develops Stevia Leaf Seedling With 1000% Increase Of Rebaudioside M
February 1st, 2016 Sugar Reduction Challenges Solved with the Launch of GLG’s GoZero™ Solutions
January 7th, 2016 Stevias Aftertaste Solved GLG And Mycotechnology Partner To Naturally Im…
November 16th, 2015 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces 2015 Third Quarter Financial Results – Achieves 133% Growth in Q3 Sales
October 28, 2015 GLG Applauds Canadian Beverage Association’s Commitment to 20% Calorie Reduction
September 30, 2015 GLG Achieves 430% Increase in Rebaudioside M Glycoside Content and 320% Increase in Rebaudioside D Glycoside Content in Latest Results of Its Non-GMO Patented Hybridization Process
September 23, 2015 GLG Announces Full Non-GMO Project Verification Across Its Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener Portfolio
August 12, 2015 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces 2015 Second Quarter Financial Results – Achieves 100% Growth in Q2 Sales
June 26, 2015 GLG Announces AGM Voting Results
May 14, 2015 GLG Announces 2015 First Quarter Financial Results
April 27, 2015 GLG Announces FDA’s Issuance of Letter of No Objection for Its High-Purity Rebaudioside D Stevia Extract
March 31, 2015 GLG Announces 2014 Annual & Fourth Quarter Financial Results
March 11, 2015 GLG Announces Appointment of Paul Block to Its Board of Directors
February 17, 2015 GLG Announces FDA’s Issuance of Letter of No Objection for High-Purity Rebaudioside C Blends & Becomes First to Market With GRAS Reb C Product Offerings
January 27, 2015 GLG Launches New Corporate Brand and Expands its Product Offerings
December 15, 2014 GLG Develops New “Super” Reb A Seedling, Nearly Tripling the Amount of Rebaudioside A
December 10, 2014 GLG Announces FDA’s Insurance of Letter of No Objection for Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) Extracts
December 9, 2014 GLG Patents New Rebaudioside C Seedling with 600% More Rebaudioside C than Traditional Stevia Plants
November 14, 2014 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results
October 27, 2014 GLG Announces FDA’s Issuance of Letter of No Objection for High-Purity Rebaudioside M
September 30, 2014 GLG Announces Discontinuance of Final Pending Shareholder Lawsuit
September 12, 2014 GLG Announces Changes To Convertible Debt Agreement
August 12, 2014 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results
July 21, 2014 GLG Announces GRAS Notification with FDA for High-Purity Rebaudioside C
June 26, 2014 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces AGM Voting Results
June 3, 2014 GLG Announces FDA’s Issuance of Letter of No Objection for Rebsweet™ and AnySweetPLUS™ Stevia Extracts
May 22, 2014 GLG Announces Filing of GRAS Notification with FDA for Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) Extracts
April 14, 2014 GLG Announces High Purity Reb M GRAS Notification with FDA
March 31, 2014 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Financial Results
March 13, 2014 GLG Announces US Shareholder Lawsuit Dismissal Becomes Final
March 7, 2014 GLG Announces Organipure
February 3, 2014 GLG Announces Filing of Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) Process and Formulation Patent
February 3, 2014 GLG Announces Dismissal of US Shareholder Lawsuit
December 5, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Health Canada Approval of LHG
November 14, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces 2013 Third Quarter Results
September 11, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Launch Of GLG Naturals+
September 5, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces New Distribution Agreement for Canada and Sale of Joint Venture in China
August 14, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces 2013 Second Quarter Results
July 24, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces TSX Delisting Review is Now Complete & GLG Shares Remain on TSX
June 27, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Revocation Order Issuance.pdf
June 27, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces AGM Voting Results
June 19, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Completion of Continuous Disclosure Review
June 12, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Letter of Intent Signed with China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuff Corporation to Develop Healthy Stevia Sweetened Products for China Market
June 10, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces Financial Results and Filing of Amended and Restated Results
May 21, 2013 GLG Life Tech corporation provides regulatory update
May 15, 2013 GLG Life Tech corporation announces planned collaboration with china national cereals, oils, and foodstuff corporation (“COFCO”)
April 02, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation announces delay in filing year-end Financial Statements
January 29, 2013 GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces New Distribution Agreement For South Africa With Crest Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.
Financials
Management Discussion and Analysis 2017
Consolidated Financial Statements 2017
Annual Information Form 2017
Consolidated Financial Statements Third Quarter 2017
Management Discussion and Analysis Third Quarter 2017
Consolidated Financial Statements Second Quarter 2017
Management Discussion and Analysis Second Quarter 2017
Consolidated Financial Statements First Quarter 2017
Management Discussion and Analysis First Quarter 2017
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements 2016
Annual Management Discussion and Analysis 2016
Annual Information Form 2016
Consolidated Financial Statements Third Quarter 2016
Management Discussion and Analysis Third Quarter 2016
Consolidated Financial Statements Second Quarter 2016
Management Discussion and Analysis Second Quarter 2016
Consolidated Financial Statements First Quarter 2016
Management Discussion and Analysis First Quarter 2016
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements 2015
Annual Management Discussion and Analysis 2015
Annual Information Form 2015
Consolidated Financial Statements Third Quarter 2015
Management Discussion and Analysis Third Quarter 2015
Consolidated Financial Statements Second Quarter 2015
Management Discussion and Analysis Second Quarter 2015
Consolidated Financial Statements First Quarter 2015
Management Discussion and Analysis First Quarter 2015
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements 2014
Annual Management Discussion and Analysis 2014 – Amended and Restated
Annual Information Form 2014
Consolidated Financial Statements Third Quarter 2014
Management Discussion and Analysis Third Quarter 2014
Consolidated Financial Statements Second Quarter 2014
Management Discussion and Analysis Second Quarter 2014
Consolidated Financial Statements First Quarter 2014
Management Discussion and Analysis First Quarter 2014
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements 2013
Annual Management Discussion and Analysis 2013
Annual Information Form 2013
Consolidated Financial Statements Third Quarter 2013
Management Discussion and Analysis Third Quarter 2013
Consolidated Financial Statements Second Quarter 2013
Management Discussion and Analysis Second Quarter 2013
Consolidated Financial Statements First Quarter 2013
Management Discussion and Analysis First Quarter 2013
Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended 2012 and 2011
Management Discussion and Analysis Fourth Quarter 2012
Annual Information Form 2012
Consolidated Financial Statements Third Quarter 2012
Management Discussion and Analysis Third Quarter 2012
Consolidated Financial Statements Second Quarter 2012
Management Discussion and Analysis Second Quarter 2012
Consolidated Financial Statements First Quarter 2012
Management Discussion and Analysis First Quarter 2012
Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended 2010 and 2011
Management Discussion and Analysis Fourth Quarter 2011
Annual Information Form 2011
Consolidated Financial Statements Third Quarter 2011
Management Discussion and Analysis Third Quarter 2011
Consolidated Financial Statements Second Quarter 2011
Management Discussion and Analysis Second Quarter 2011
Consolidated Financial Statements First Quarter 2011
Management Discussion and Analysis First Quarter 2011
Stock Information
Board of Directors
Dr. Luke Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Luke Zhang is a recognized individual in the business, medical and academic communities in both North America and Asia. He has successfully built and managed a number of firms in the health industry, food industry, medical equipment and software development industries.
He holds a Ph. D. in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University in the United States, a Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Shanghai First Medical University in China and a Bachelor of Medicine from Shandong Medical University in China.
His expertise in the medical field have helped fuel company growth as well as set foundational principals in research and innovation. In addition, his vision and strategic direction have enabled the company to maintain a leading edge in the global community.
Brian Palmieri, Vice Chairman
Brian Palmieri is a hands-on executive with extensive international business experience. As principal and CEO of multiple ventures, he has successfully built global corporations in manufacturing, services, and importing/exporting. He particularly specializes in start up and company restructuring, focusing on long term growth plans and profitability.
His aggressive entrepreneurship over the last 25 years has led him to all regions of the world including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He has expertise in business development, operations, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and financing.
Currently, he is positioning GLG for global growth into markets outside of Asia.
Dr. Hong Zhao Guang, Independent Director
Dr. Hong Zhao Guang is an active leader in both the academic and business communities in China. Receiving his degree from Shanghai First Medical College, he has been the vice president of Beijing Anzhen Hospital and the vice director of the Cardiovascular Disease Expert Consulting Committee for the Ministry of Public Health in China. Currently Dr. Hong is directing commissioner with the Aged Chinese Healthcare Association and the vice group leader for physicians at Capital Medical Science University, one of the top ranking academic medical institutions in China.
Dr. Hong has written and edited more than ten books and published more than one hundred academic theses and five hundred articles for the scientific community. During the last 15 years, Dr. Hong has devoted his time to the education of citizens throughout China on the importance of wellness, health, and an active lifestyle, including the prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. His books have been read by more than 70 million people and his lectures heard by over 200 million people in China.
Fangzhen He, Independent Director
Mr. Fangzhen He is a specialist in manufacturing and production. With over 40 years of experience, his rich expertise as a chief engineer lies in optimizing manufacturing plant and personnel, particularly in China. His specialties include planning, operational structure, maintenance, safety, quality control and risk management as well as the assignment, training and supervision of production and technology personnel. Mr. He graduated from Taiyuan Polytech University in China.
Paul Block, Independent Director
Mr. Block brings to GLG’s Board a wealth of senior executive experience in the global food and beverage and high intensity sweetener industries, particularly in the areas of sales, marketing, and business development.
Most recently, Mr. Block served as Chief Executive Officer of Merisant Worldwide Company, Inc. and the Whole Earth Sweetener Co., LLC. While at Merisant, Mr. Block oversaw the company’s well-recognized line of sweeteners, including the Equal® sweetener brand. Prior to joining Merisant, Mr. Block held C-level positions at Sara Lee Coffee and Tea Consumer Brands, Allied Domecq Spirits USA and Groupe Danone. Mr. Block has been a key figure in developing the global stevia tabletop market through his role as CEO at Merisant and the Whole Earth Sweetener Co., LLC., launching the successful Pure Via® line of tabletop zero calorie stevia sweeteners.
Mr. Block’s knowledge, experience, and strategic skills with respect to stevia and high intensity sweeteners are a valuable asset for GLG.
Madame Sophia Leung, C.M. has made significant contributions to the business and political communities in Canada. Her various awards and achievements have reached the provincial as well as national level. Additionally, she has played an active role in the international business community, specifically in China, and has in turn also received international honors. The following is an overview of her accomplishments:
- Special Advisor to Prime Minister of Canada in International Trade 2004-2006
- Honorary President, Shenzhen Chamber of International Investment and Financing 2006-2008
- Parliamentary Secretary for National Revenue of Canada 2000-2004
- Member of Parliament of Canada 1997–2004
- Chair, British Columbia Liberal Caucus
- Chair, Northern and Western Liberal Caucus
- Member, Standing Committee of Finance/Citizenship and Immigration in Parliament
- Founding Chair, the Canada- Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship Group
- Vice-Chair, the Canada-China Legislative Friendship Association
- YWCA Women of Distinction
- Canada Volunteer Award
- Order of Canada
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- Prime Minister’s Citation
Ms. Liu Yingchun has extensive experience in finance and accounting. Her most recently held positions include Credit Director for the Heze Industrial and Commercial Bank and Division Director for Pacific Life Insurance in Heze, China.
Corporate Governance
GLG Life Tech Corporation is managed under the direction of the Board of Directors, whose purpose is to maximize long-term economic value for our shareholders by responsibly addressing the concerns of our employees, business partners, communities, and government. GLG has adopted corporate governance practices to promote the effective functioning of the Board, its committees and the company. All employees, officers and directors are required to adhere to principals of integrity and honesty while conducting business on behalf of GLG Life Tech Corporation.
Our business operates in an environment designed to be transparent and highly ethical. Our core principles outline the way we strive to conduct our day-to-day business operations. This covers everything from our financial reporting procedures to our operational code of ethics. Each day our people focus on exacting principles in our production facilities in order to adhere to strict procedures necessary to meet the certifications associated with high quality food manufacturing practices.
Our financial team is also bound by a responsibility to comply with regulatory standards defined under the stringent requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).