-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, F8siXyCtRSjbSORtH0UYlq1a4erS9M81f9QDdj9m0j+biNrGBgLTjHvXRE0m9Ohc 2hEjJWLGb5RzjM0/WQoRAA== 0000950123-09-019383.txt : 20090701 0000950123-09-019383.hdr.sgml : 20090701 20090701064307 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-09-019383 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090701 FILED AS OF DATE: 20090701 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090701 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: The9 LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001296774 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: E9 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34238 FILM NUMBER: 09920570 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: BUILDING NO.3, 690 BIBO ROAD STREET 2: ZHANG JIANG HI-TECH PARK CITY: PUDONG NEW AREA, SHANGHAI STATE: F4 ZIP: 201203 BUSINESS PHONE: (86) 21 - 5172 9999 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2ND FLOOR, ZEPHYR HOUSE, MARY STREET STREET 2: P.O. BOX 709, GEORGE TOWN CITY: GRAND CAYMAN STATE: E9 ZIP: - 6-K 1 c87342e6vk.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 2009
 
Commission File Number: 001-34238
 
THE9 LIMITED
Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road
Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, Pudong New Area
Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F þ       Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  THE9 LIMITED
 		  
  By:   /s/ Jun Zhu    
    Name:   Jun Zhu   
    Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer   
 
Date: July 1, 2009

 

 

 

Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 — Press Release

 

 

EX-99.1 2 c87342exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Notification of Late Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F and
Revisions to Unaudited Financial Information in Prior 6-K by The9 Limited
Shanghai, China — July 1, 2009. The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY) (“The9“or the “Company”) filed a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission today regarding the late filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2008.
On April 16, 2009, The9 announced that it had learned that Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft would be licensed to another China-based online game company following the expiration of the license agreement between Blizzard Entertainment and the Company on June 7, 2009. World of Warcraft accounts for a substantial majority of The9’s revenue. The Company is finalizing its financial reporting treatment and related disclosures resulting from the non-renewal as reflected in its financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008.
As a result of the non-renewal of the World of Warcraft license agreement, as well as taking into consideration certain other events that occurred subsequent to year-end in connection with certain other licensed games and lower than expected operating performance of one of its games, the Company will record impairment and certain other charges in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008. As a result of these charges, net income for the year ended December 31, 2008 presented in its annual report on Form 20-F is expected to be between 55% and 75% lower than net income for the same period presented in the Form 6-K filed by the Company on February 24, 2009. The Company intends to file the Form 20-F on or before July 15, 2009.
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 and advanced casual game including Soul of The Ultimate Nation™ , Granado Espada, EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online 2 and Atlantica in mainland China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate other games in mainland China, including Audition 2, Hellgate: London, Ragnarok Online 2, Emil Chronicle Online, Huxley™ and Field of Honor. In addition, The9 is also developing various proprietary games, including Ming Jiang San Guo, Jiu Zhou Zhan Ji and other MMORPGs and advanced causal games.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Phyllis Sai
IR Manager, Investor Relations
The9 Limited
Tel: +86 (21) 5172-9990
Fax: +86 (21) 5172-9903
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
Website: http://www.corp.the9.com/

 

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