Origin Agritech LTD — Regulatory Filings 2016

Aug 11, 2016

6-K 1 v446675_6k.htm FORM 6-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2016

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-51576 ORIGIN AGRITECH LIMITED (Translation of registrant's name into English) No. 21 Sheng Ming Yuan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102206 (Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes ¨ No x

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

ORIGIN AGRITECH LIMITED

By:	/s/William S. Niebur
Name:	William S. Niebur
Title:	President and CEO

Date: August 11, 2016

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EXHIBIT

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Number	Description
99.1	Press release announcing
the Q3FY2016 Unaudited Financial Results

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