Molecular Data Inc. and Yili Group Reach Cooperation Agreement

SHANGHAI, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Molecular Data Inc. ("Molecular Data" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MKD), a leading technology-driven platform in China's chemical industry, today announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. ("Yili Group"), China and the world's largest dairy company, making MKD Laboratory Supplies Mall the designated centralized procurement platform for Yili Group, its branches and subsidiaries.

MKD Lab Supplies Mall is a data-driven one-stop laboratory supplies e-commerce service platform operating under Molecular Data. Spot commodities in the mall cover all categories of chemical reagents, biological reagents, laboratory consumables, and equipment. It serves scientific research institutions, hospitals, university laboratories, third-party testing units and production plants, providing procurement services that include all categories of reagents and intermediates.

As China's largest dairy company, Yili Group's catalogue has the most comprehensive and wide-ranging product categories, alongside advanced and strong technological innovation and research and development capabilities.

The cooperation content covers 6 categories spanning 2,000 products, which include various types of chemical reagents, biochemical reagents, glassware, and consumables.

This collaboration will enable Yili Group to take advantage of Molecular Data's comprehensive resources to optimize its laboratory supplies, simplify internal processes and improve procurement efficiency. The Company will also provide Yili Group with the highest quality products and services with strict supplier access standards, efficient response speeds, and advanced digital systems, empowering Yili Group to better integrate resources, enhance product research and development, and in turn, propel innovation across the China's dairy industry.

About Molecular Data Inc.

Molecular Data Inc. is a leading technology-driven platform in China's chemical industry, connecting participants along the chemical value chain through integrated solutions. The Company delivers e-commerce solutions, financial solutions, warehousing and logistics solutions, and SaaS suite that are intended to solve pain points for participants in the traditional chemical industry. Built upon a comprehensive knowledge engine and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the Company's e-commerce solutions are mainly offered through its online platform, consisting of molbase.com, molbase.cn, Moku Data WeChat account, Chemical Community APP and other ancillary platforms.

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Molecular Data Inc.
Eva Ma
Tel: +86-21-5419-9057
E-mail: [email protected]

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: [email protected]

In the United States:

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Molecular Data Inc.