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Burning Rock Announces Founder’s Purchase of Its ADSs

Key Takeaway: Burning Rock Biotech Limited announced that its founder and CEO, Mr. Yusheng Han, has purchased over $811,000 worth of the company's American Depositary Shares (ADSs) from the open market. This purchase is seen as a sign of confidence in the company's business prospects. Mr. Han may continue to acquire more ADSs depending on market conditions and regulatory compliance.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Mr. Han's purchase reflects confidence in the company's future.
  • The company is advancing in precision oncology with NGS technology.
  • Burning Rock is moving into clinical validation for cancer detection.

Full Press Release Details

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR, the “Company” or “Burning Rock”), a company focusing on the application of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology in the field of precision oncology, today announced that as of the date of this press release, its founder, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer, Mr. Yusheng Han, has purchased US$811,721.28 of the Company’s ADSs from the open market, which was conducted in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations and the Company’s insider trading policy. Mr. Han’s purchase of the Company’s ADSs indicates his confidence in the Company’s business and prospect.
Mr. Han may continue to purchase the Company’s ADSs through open-market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or block trades, or other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. The timing and conditions of Mr. Han’s purchase will be subject to various factors, including the requirements under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as the Company’s insider trading policy.

About Burning Rock

Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR), whose mission is to guard life via science, focuses on the application of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology in the field of precision oncology. Its business consists of i) NGS-based therapy selection testing for late-stage cancer patients, and ii) cancer early detection, which has moved beyond proof-of-concept R&D into the clinical validation stage.
For more information about Burning Rock, please visit: ir.brbiotech.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Mr. Yusheng Han purchase?

Mr. Yusheng Han purchased over $811,000 worth of Burning Rock's ADSs.

Why is Mr. Han's purchase significant?

It indicates his confidence in Burning Rock's business and future prospects.

What is Burning Rock's focus area?

The company focuses on next generation sequencing in precision oncology.

What stage is Burning Rock's cancer detection technology in?

The technology has moved into the clinical validation stage.

Last updated: Jan 5, 2026