FRESNO, Calif., May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company
(Nasdaq: SANW) today announced that the Company will participate in
the International Seed Federation 2015 World Seed Congress, which
will be held May 25 – 27, 2015 in
Krakow, Poland.
Mark Grewal, president and chief
executive officer of S&W Seed Company, commented, "Following
our acquisition of DuPont Pioneer's alfalfa seed production and
research assets, S&W has become a true 'one-stop shop' for
farmers' alfalfa seed needs. We have the broadest array of product
offerings, encompassing all dormancy and diverse topography types,
as well as industry leading classically bred and transgenic traits.
In addition, by having the largest and most diversified alfalfa
seed production capabilities in the world, we are better able to
serve the needs of distributors and customers by having strong
diversification. We look forward to a productive series of days in
Krakow."
The International Seed Federation is one of the preeminent
gatherings of the world's leading agricultural seedsmen in which to
exchange information on recent developments in research and
technology, share industry knowledge and identify mutual concerns,
enable strategic thinking and discuss issues, develop industry
networks and meet with customers and suppliers to negotiate
business contracts. For more information on the International Seed
Federation 2015 World Seed Congress, please visit
www.worldseedcongress2015.com. For more information on the
International Seed Federation, please visit, www.worldseed.org.
About S&W Seed Company
Founded in 1980, S&W
Seed Company is a global agricultural company, headquartered in
Fresno, California. The Company's
vision is to be the world's preferred proprietary seed company that
supplies a range of forage and specialty crop products supporting
the growing global demand for animal proteins and healthier
consumer diets. The Company is the global leader in alfalfa seed,
with unrivaled research and development, production and
distribution capabilities. S&W's capabilities span the world's
alfalfa seed production regions with operations in the San Joaquin and Imperial Valleys of
California, five other U.S.
states, Australia and three
provinces in Canada, and S&W
sells its seed products in more than 25 countries around the
globe. Additionally, the Company is utilizing its research
and breeding expertise to develop and produce stevia, the
all-natural, zero calorie sweetener for the food and beverage
industry. For more information, please visit www.swseedco.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such
forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
"Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans,
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You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude
of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances,
events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results
may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors and other risks
identified in the Company's 10-K for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2014, its Form S-3
registration statement that was declared effective by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, its Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended March 31,
2015 and other filings made by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Company
Contact:
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Investor
Contact:
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Matthew Szot, Chief
Financial Officer
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Joe Dorame, Robert
Blum, Joe Diaz
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S&W Seed
Company
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Lytham Partners,
LLC
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Phone: (559)
884-2535
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Phone: (602)
889-9700
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www.swseedco.com
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sanw@lythampartners.com
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www.lythampartners.com
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