The9 Limited to Report Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results
Shanghai, China - August 8, 2005. The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY), a leading online game operator and developer in China, announced today that it would host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 9:00 PM, US Eastern Time / Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 9:00 AM Beijing Time, to discuss The9's financial results for the second quarter 2005, which would be released shortly after the close of the market on the same day. The press release will also be posted on The9's Investor Relations section of its web site located at corp.the9.com.
Conference call details:
Investors, analysts and other interested parties will be able to access the live conference by calling +1-617-786-2903, password "81178862." In the US, members of the financial community may also participate in the call by dialing toll-free +1-800-299-9086, password "81178862". A replay of the call will be available through August 28, 2005. The dial-in details for the replay: U.S Toll Free Number +1-888-286-8010, International dial-in number +1-617-801-6888; Password "66674713."
Webcast details:
The9 Limited will also provide a live webcast of the earnings call. Participants in the webcast should log onto the company's web site corp.the9.com 15 minutes prior to the call, then click on the icon for "Q2 2005 THE9 LTD Earnings Conference Call" and follow the instructions.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China which commenced operations in 1999. Currently, The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing MMORPGs. The9 operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU, WoW and Mystina Online, in China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs in China, including ZhiZun and Granado Espada. In addition, The9 has developed its first proprietary MMORPG titled "Joyful Journey West" ("JJW"). The9 currently expects to commence free testing of JJW and ZhiZun in China in the second half of 2005.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. The9 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's limited operating history as an online game operator, The9's ability to retain existing players and attract new players, license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1, as amended and annual report on Form 20-F. The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For further information about The9, please contact
James Rhee, CFA
Investor Relations & Overseas Business Development - Senior Director
The9 Limited
Tel: +86 (21) 3217-4567 ext. 9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
