On October 27, 2017, Aristeia Capital, L.L.C. issued a statement to SINA shareholders in connection with Aristeia Capital’s nomination of 2 nominees, Thomas J. Manning and Brett H. Krause, for election to the Company’s Board at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders, which is currently scheduled to be held on November 3, 2017. In addition, Aristeia Capital urged all the Company shareholders to vote on Aristeia Capital’s proxy card for both of Aristeia Capital’s independent nominees.