Bawang

Bawang (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bawang International (Group) Holding Co., Ltd. Bawang International (Group) Holding Co., Ltd. ("Bawang" or "Bawang Group") is mainly engaged in the design, production, and sale of Chinese herbal shampoo and hair care products, as well as other household and personal care products. The Group's Bawang brand was awarded the "China Famous Trademark" in 2007, becoming the leading brand in China's Chinese herbal shampoo market.
According to Euromonitor data, by retail sales value, among domestic brands, the Bawang brand holds the largest market share in China's overall shampoo market, approximately 6.2% and 7.6% in 2007 and the first half of 2008, respectively; in terms of market share in the Chinese herbal shampoo market, the Bawang brand held approximately 24.3%, 43.5%, and 46.3% in 2006, 2007, and the first half of 2008, respectively, far surpassing the second-ranked brand. Currently, in addition to the Bawang brand, the Group also has the new brand Zui Feng, launched in May of this year, targeting mid-to-high-end consumers.
Relying on the Group's professional R&D team, combined with the Group's proprietary formulas, technology, and accumulated experience and knowledge in the Chinese herbal shampoo and hair care market, the Group adapts to changing market trends and provides Chinese herbal household personal care products that meet consumer preferences and needs. Meanwhile, the Group's R&D team also collaborates with Chinese universities and academic institutions to develop new technologies and knowledge, committed to continuous research and development, which helps the Group maintain and enhance its market leadership, competitiveness, and profitability.
In terms of product sales, the Group typically sells through distributors and retailers. As of December 31, 2008, the Group's distribution and retail network included 567 distributors and 46 key retailers, covering 24 provinces, 4 municipalities directly under the central government, as well as Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.