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(Hong Kong, 16 January 2019) NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited ("NetDragon"
or "the Company") (Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building
internet communities, is pleased to announce that the Company wins the "Best
Stock Connect (Southbound) Company" award at Golden Hong Kong Stocks Awards
2018 (?2018??????). Golden Hong Kong Stocks Awards 2018 was hosted by
Zhitongcaijing.com (??????) and www.10JQKA.com.cn (???????), leading Hong
Kong and US stock information platforms in China , and co-organized by
Xueqiu (?????) and Yunfeng Financial Group Limited (??????), and fully
supported by Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Chinese Securities Association of
Hong Kong (???????????). "Best Stock Connect (Southbound) Company" award
aims to pay tribute to outstanding Stock Connect (Southbound) companies
which were highly recognized by the capital markets in 2018. Winning this
award demonstrated that NetDragon is highly commended by investors. Mr.
Benjamin Yam, Chief Financial Officer of NetDragon, was invited, on behalf
of NetDragon, to attend the roadshow of Golden Hong Kong Stocks Awards 2018.
Golden Hong Kong Stocks Awards is well-acknowledged by the market and it is
reputed as a benchmark for assessing the most valuable and the most high
growth potential listed companies. Participants were filtered, based on six
criteria, including companies' revenue growth, industry ranking, corporate
governance, business model, market presence and performance in the capital
market over the past year. A list of finalists was selected by online
election, as well as a panel of professional institutions and industry
experts including Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong, experienced
investors, and renowned economists. The award presentation ceremony
attracted 180 high-quality Hong Kong listed companies, of which more than
90% are Stock Connect (Southbound) companies, accounting for half of the
current market capitalization of Hong Kong stocks. There were a total of 16
winners in this election. The competition was highly fierce.
NetDragon winning "Best Stock Connect (Southbound) Company of Golden Hong
Kong Stocks Awards 2018" showcased that the Company's prolonged dedication
and outstanding performance in game and education businesses are highly
acknowledged by the panel.
Mr. Benjamin Yam, Chief Financial Officer of NetDragon, was invited to
attend the ceremony and said: "We are much honored to obtain the "Best Stock
Connect (Southbound) Company" award. This award has profound significance
for us, as NetDragon is a constituent of the Hang Seng Composite Large and
MidCap Index and Stock Connect (Southbound). The Company has been listed on
the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for more than a decade and we have gradually
expanding our presence from gaming sector to online education sector.
Nowadays, we have become one of major players in the global online and
mobile learning industries. We are committed to building the world's largest
online learning community and to introducing 'future classrooms' to every
school around the world. Receiving "Best Stock Connect (Southbound) Company"
represents the capital market and professional investors' recognition to our
company's business development and valuation. It is also a great
encouragement and motivation to our future development. NetDragon will
continue to its develop online education and gaming businesses with a
dual-engine growth strategy, and to develop global market, in order to bring
long-term and sustainable returns to investors."
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*About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited*
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) is a global leader in
building internet communities. Established in 1999, NetDragon is a
vertically integrated, cutting-edge R&D powerhouse with a highly successful
track record which includes the development of flagship MMORPGs including
Eudemons Online, Heroes Evolved (formerly known as Calibur of Spirit) and
Conquer Online. The company also established China's number one online
gaming portal, 17173.com, and China's most influential smartphone app store
platform, 91 Wireless, which was sold to Baidu in 2013 in what was at the
time the largest internet M&A transaction in China. Being China's pioneer in
overseas expansion, NetDragon also directly operates a number of game titles
in over 10 languages internationally since 2003. In recent years, NetDragon
has emerged as a major player in the global online and mobile learning space
as it works to leverage its mobile Internet technologies and operational
know-how to develop a game-changing learning ecosystem. For more
information, please visit www.netdragon.com.
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