SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- The9 Limited
(Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), a leading online game operator and developer in
China, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash
dividend in an aggregate amount of U.S. $29,410,000, or approximately of U.S.
$1.11 per share on its ordinary shares, par value U.S. $0.01 per share, based
on the number of shares outstanding on the date hereof. The actual dividend
per share will be based on the number of shares outstanding on the record
date.
The special cash dividend, net of taxes withheld pursuant to applicable
law, is payable on or around February 9, 2009 to shareholders of record as of
the close of business on February 2, 2009, U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China.
The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing high-quality
games for the Chinese online game market. The9 directly or through affiliates
operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU(R), Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s
World of Warcraft(R), Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Granado Espada, and its
first proprietary MMORPG, Joyful Journey West(TM), in mainland China. It has
also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs and advanced
casual games in mainland China, including EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA Online 2,
Audition 2, Atlantica, Hellgate: London, Ragnarok Online 2, Emil Chronicle
Online, Huxley(TM) and Field of Honor. In addition, The9 is also developing
various proprietary games, including Warriors of Fate Online(TM) and others.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Phyllis Sai
IR Manager, Investor Relations
The9 Limited
Tel: +86-21-5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
Website: http://www.corp.the9.com/
SOURCE The9 Limited