Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is dated July 6, 2009. The filing serves as a notification that the company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, is now available online. NetEase is described as a leading China-based Internet technology company providing online game services, online advertising, wireless value-added services, and free e-mail services.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It references the availability of the 2008 Annual Report (Form 20-F) where such data is contained, but does not summarize the figures within this specific document.
Material Changes
No material changes in financial performance or operations are detailed in this filing. The document is a procedural announcement regarding the publication of the prior year's annual report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or specific discussion of risks and contingencies. It includes a general description of the company's business segments, including massively multi-player online role-playing games (e.g., Fantasy Westward Journey), online advertising, and wireless services.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- NetEase has posted its 2008 Annual Report (Form 20-F) on its investor relations website.
- Hard copies of the 2008 Annual Report are available free of charge to shareholders upon request.
- Contact for investor relations inquiries is Li Jia (liddyli@corp.netease.com).
- The filing was signed by Onward Choi, Acting Chief Financial Officer, on July 6, 2009.