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FGI's exclusive distribution agreement with supplier Huida terminated by arbitration ruling
FGI Industries Ltd.
- Arbitrator ruled Co-Operation Agreement with Tangshan Huida Ceramic Group is terminable; exclusive rights ended.
- No termination fees or penalties payable by FGI; the company paid certain arbitration fees of Huida.
- Huida remains a supplier for sanitaryware; FGI will seek new agreement with limited duration, no guarantee of terms.
- Agreement had granted FGI exclusive distribution in US/Canada for Huida-designed products and restricted Huida's ability to manufacture FGI's designs.