Li Bang International Corporation Inc. ("Li Bang International") and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," "our company," or "Li Bang") (Nasdaq: LBGJ), a company engaged in designing, developing, producing, and selling stainless steel commercial kitchen equipment in China, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jiangsu Li Bang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., has entered into a binding share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with three individual controlling shareholders of Suzhou Yufengyuan Food Distribution Co., Ltd. ("Yufengyuan") to acquire a 51% controlling interest in Yufengyuan. Yufengyuan is a catering service provider offering centrally prepared meals to institutional clients. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Li Bang's vertical integration strategy, extending its value chain from equipment manufacturing into high-margin downstream catering services. The acquisition is expected to be closed on or before May 30, 2026, subject to the completion of regulatory registration updates and other customary closing conditions.

The acquisition is poised to deliver immediate financial accretion to Li Bang. By the end of June 2026, the total value of ongoing contracts secured by Yufengyuan is expected to reach approximately RMB90 million ($13 million). The Company projects that the acquisition will contribute an estimated RMB150 million ($22 million) in total revenue to Li Bang's consolidated results for the full calendar year of 2026.

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