UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 September 2019
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Commission File Number: 001-34238
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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 x Form 40-F ¨
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):________________
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release |
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/ George Lai | |
| Name | : | George Lai | |
| Title | : | Director and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: September 30, 2019
Exhibit 99.1
The9 Limited Signs Definitive Agreement with Kapler Pte. Ltd
Shanghai, China, September 27, 2019 ——The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) (“The9” or the “Company”), an established Internet company, today announced that its subsidiaries have signed a definitive agreement with Kapler Pte. Ltd, an indirect subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, a multi-business company providing solutions for sustainable urbanization with key businesses in property, infrastructure and investments (the “Kapler”), pursuant to which 100% equity interest in several subsidiaries of the Company in China, including China The9 Interactive (Shanghai) Ltd. and The9 Computer Technology Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., that collectively own Zhangjiang Micro-electronic Port Block #3 will be sold to Kapler in exchange for consideration of RMB493 million (the “Transaction”). The completion of the Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and payment schedules, and majority of the consideration will be used by the Company to repay certain senior secured convertible notes issued and sold by the Company in December 2015.
About The9 Limited
The9 Limited (“The9”) is an Internet company based in China listed on Nasdaq in 2004. The9 has aimed to become a diversified high-tech Internet company.
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. Among other things, statements about the potential transactions may constitute forward-looking statements. 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. 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:
Ms. Connie Sun
Investor Relations Specialist
The9 Limited
Tel: +86 (21) 5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com
Website: http://www.the9.com/