Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by The9 Limited (NCTY) is dated October 14, 2014, for the month of October 2014. The filing serves as a notice of an Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for October 24, 2014, in Hong Kong. The meeting is designated as an open forum for shareholders to discuss company affairs with management, with no specific proposals submitted for shareholder approval.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide current revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures for the period ending October 2014. The document references the Company's annual report on Form 20-F filed on March 27, 2014, which reported 28,783,929 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2013. No other financial data is disclosed in this specific filing.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document focuses solely on corporate governance procedures regarding the upcoming AGM.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management commentary is limited to the logistics of the AGM. The Board of Directors has fixed September 16, 2014, as the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice and vote. The filing states that the Company does not presently know of any business that may come before the meeting other than the open forum discussion. No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in this text.
Important Facts for Investors
- Meeting Date and Location: The AGM is scheduled for October 24, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. (Hong Kong Time) at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in Hong Kong.
- Meeting Purpose: The session is an open forum for discussion; no formal resolutions or proposals are being voted on.
- Record Date: Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2014, are entitled to attend and vote.
- Share Count: As of December 31, 2013, there were 28,783,929 Ordinary Shares outstanding.
- Quorum Requirement: A quorum requires the presence of shareholders representing at least 33 1/3% of the Ordinary Shares in issue.
- Financial Data: This filing contains no updated financial results; investors should refer to the Form 20-F for the most recent audited financial statements.