SHANGHAI, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY) (“The9”), an online game developer and operator in China, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program to purchase up to US$25 million of its American Depositary Shares over the next 12 months.

The9 may make repurchases in the open market and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”). The program will be conducted in compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the 1934 Act and other applicable legal requirements. The program may be modified or suspended at any time at the company’s discretion.
About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is an online game operator and developer in China. The9 directly, or through affiliates, operates licensed MMORPGs including Soul of The Ultimate Nation™, Atlantica and Kingdom Heroes 2 Online in mainland China. The9 has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate other online games in mainland China, including Seoyugi, Planetside 2 and Free Realms. In addition, The9 operates its proprietary MMORPG World of Fighter, and web and SNS game Winning Goal, in mainland China and overseas. The9 is also developing various proprietary games, including ShenXianZhuan, Firefall and other MMORPG, web and SNS games. In 2010, The9 established its Mobile Business Unit to focus on mobile internet business.

Safe Harbor Statement

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