NCTY [The9] 20-F: INTRODUCTION 1 PART I 2 Item 1. IDENTITY

[INTRODUCTION 1 PART I 2 Item 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS 2 Item 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE 2 Item 3. KEY INFORMATION 2 Item 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY 30 Item 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 44 Item 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS 44 Item 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES 62 Item 7.] [Execution Copy Exclusive Technical Service Agreement by and between Shanghai The9 Information Technology Co., Ltd. and The9 Computer Technology Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. December 15, 2010 Exclusive Technical Service Agreement Agreement This Exclusive Technical Service Agreement (hereinafter this “ 1. Shanghai The9 Information Technology Co., Ltd “Party A”) Registered address: Legal representative: 2. The9 Computer Technology Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.] [Wholly-owned subsidiaries Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation GameNow.net (Hong Kong) Limited Hong Kong China The9 Interactive Limited Hong Kong 9Dream Limited Hong Kong China Crown Technology Limited Hong Kong The9 Development Center Limited Hong Kong Asian Way Development Limited Hong Kong New Star International Development Limited Hong Kong TDC (Asia) Limited British Virgin Islands Red5 Singapore Pte. Ltd. (formerly] [Certification by the Chief Executive Officer I, Jun Zhu, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of The9 Limited. (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the] [Certification by the Chief Financial Officer I, George Lai, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of The9 Limited (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the] [Certification by the Chief Executive Officer (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. EX-13.1 6 d438179dex131.htm EX-13.1] [Certification by the Chief Financial Officer (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. EX-13.2 7 d438179dex132.htm EX-13.2] [[Letterhead of Maples and Calder] Our ref: Direct Email The9 Limited Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park Pudong New Area, Pudong Shanghai 201203 People’s Republic of China April 18, 2013 Dear Sirs, The9 Limited (the “Company”) Yours faithfully Maples and Calder EX-15.1 8 d438179dex151.htm EX-15.1] [[Letterhead of Zhong Lun Law Firm] April 18, 2013 The9 Limited Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Pudong New Area, Pudong Shanghai 201203 People’s Republic of China Dear Sirs, Yours faithfully, Zhong Lun Law Firm EX-15.2 9 d438179dex152.htm EX-15.2] [[Letterhead of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP] CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-127700, No. 333-156306 and No. 333-168780) of The9 Limited of our reports dated April 18, 2013 relating to the consolidated financial statements of The9 Limited and the effectiveness]

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NCTY [The9] 6-K: (Original Filing)

[THE9 LIMITED Jun Zhu Chairman and Chief Executive Officer The9 Limited Reports Third and Fourth Quarter 2012 Unaudited Financial Results Shanghai, China – April 17, 2013. Financial Highlights: - Net revenues in the second half of 2012 amounted to RMB51.0 million (US$8.2 million), representing a decrease of 51% from RMB103.4 million (US$16.6 million) in the first half of 2012 and]

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TAOM [Taomee] 6-K: (Original Filing)

[Taomee Filed 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F About Taomee Holdings Limited Taomee Holdings Limited has become one of China’s leading children’s online entertainment companies. Founded in 2007, Taomee was a pioneer in developing animated franchises for children online in Greater China that are trusted, fun and educational. Initially, the Company’s Mole’s World and Seer franchises and characters attracted millions] [TAOMEE HOLDINGS LIMITED 16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District Shanghai 200233, People’s Republic of China (86-21) 6128-0056 Form 20-F x Form 40-F o o o Yes o No x 82- N/A TAOMEE HOLDINGS LIMITED]

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TAOM [Taomee] 6-K: Taomee Filed 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F

[Taomee Filed 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F About Taomee Holdings Limited Taomee Holdings Limited has become one of China’s leading children’s online entertainment companies. Founded in 2007, Taomee was a pioneer in developing animated franchises for children online in Greater China that are trusted, fun and educational. Initially, the Company’s Mole’s World and Seer franchises and characters attracted millions] [TAOMEE HOLDINGS LIMITED 16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District Shanghai 200233, People’s Republic of China (86-21) 6128-0056 Form 20-F x Form 40-F o o o Yes o No x 82- N/A TAOMEE HOLDINGS LIMITED]

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TAOM [Taomee] 20-F: (Original Filing)

[FORM 20-F (Mark One) o OR ý For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. OR o For the transition period from t o . OR o Date of event requiring this shell company report: . TAOMEE HOLDINGS LIMITED N/A Cayman Islands 16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District Paul Keung, Chief Financial Officer Title of Each] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Cooperation Agreement for Taomee Internet Physical Cards THIS SALES COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR TAOMEE INTERNET PHYSICAL CARDS (this “Agreement”) is entered into in Shanghai on January 1, 2013 by and between: Party A: Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Address: 13-16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road, Modern Service Industry Park, Xuhui District,] [Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Cooperation Agreement for Taomee Internet Virtual Cards Chapter 1 Parties of this Agreement THIS SALES COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR TAOMEE INTERNET VIRTUAL CARDS (this “Agreement”) is entered into in Shanghai on January 1, 2013 by and between: Party A: Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Address: 13-16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road,] [December 26, 2011 Zeng Liqing Huang Jianbin Luo Kai Wu Xiulan He Tingke Guangzhou Chuangyou Information Technology Co., Ltd. And Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Cooperation Framework Agreement Cooperation Framework Agreement Zeng Liqing 610113197001232130 Existing Shareholder A (1) Huang Jianbin 440103197606045114 Existing Shareholder B (2) Luo Kai, 440105197512073934 Existing Shareholder C (3) Wu Xiulan, 440102196308294023 Existing Shareholder D (4)] [Guangdong Taomee Animation Technology Co., Ltd. EQUITY INVESTMENT AGREEMENT Shanghai Taomee Party A: Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. ( “ Party B: Zhao Jinjun Invested Company Party A and Party B hereby enter into this Equity Investment Agreement regarding the Parties’ investments and Party B’s contribution of technologies in Guangdong Taomee Animation Technology Co., Ltd. (“ ARTICLE 1 SHAREHOLDING] [Contract No.: JOINT INVESTMENT CONTRACT FOR ANIMATED FILM “SEER III” THIS JOINT INVESTMENT CONTRACT (this “Contract”) is made as of February 1, 2013 in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and between: (1) Party A: Shanghai Taomee Animation Co., Ltd. Address: 14F, A2, No.1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai Tel.: 021-61280056 Fax: 021-33674012 Postal code: 200233 AND (2)] [List of Subsidiaries of Taomee Holdings Limited Beneficially Owned Subsidiaries Name of Company Jurisdiction of Percentage of 1. Taomee Holdings (HK) Limited Hong Kong 100 % 2. Shanghai Shengran Information Technology Co., Ltd. PRC 100 % Name of Company Jurisdiction of 1. Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. PRC 2. Shanghai Taomee Animation Co., Ltd. PRC 3. Shanghai Qidong Information] [Certification by the Chief Executive Officer I, Benson Haibing Wang, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Taomee Holdings Limited (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light] [Certification by the Chief Financial Officer I, Paul Keung, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Taomee Holdings Limited (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of] [Certification (1) (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Benson Haibing Wang Chief Executive Officer EX-13.1 14 a2214446zex-13_1.htm EX-13.1] [Certification (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Paul Keung Chief Financial Officer EX-13.2 15 a2214446zex-13_2.htm EX-13.2] [ALLBRIGHT LAW OFFICES ——————— SHANGHAI ——————— ( 上海市锦天城律师事务所 ) Hong Kong Plaza 28th Floor No. 283 Huaihai Middle Road Shanghai, P. R. China 200021 Telephone: (86 21) 2326-1888; Facsimile: (86 21) 2326-1999 Website: www.allbrightlaw.com April 17, 2013 Taomee Holdings Limited 16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road Xuhui District, Shanghai 200233 People’s Republic of China Dear Sirs, Yours faithfully,] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333- 183651 on Form S-8 of our report relating to the consolidated financial statements of Taomee Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and variable interest entities dated April 17, 2013, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 20-F of the Company]

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TAOM [Taomee] 20-F: FORM 20-F (Mark One) o OR ý For

[FORM 20-F (Mark One) o OR ý For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. OR o For the transition period from t o . OR o Date of event requiring this shell company report: . TAOMEE HOLDINGS LIMITED N/A Cayman Islands 16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District Paul Keung, Chief Financial Officer Title of Each] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Housing Lease Contract This Housing Lease Contract (hereinafter referred to as this “Contract”) is made by and between the following two parties in Shanghai, P.R.C (hereinafter “China”) as of this day of , 2012: Lessor (Party A): M&G Chenguang Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. Address: No.3488 Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai Legal representative: Huxiong Chen Postal code: 201406 Tel:] [Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Cooperation Agreement for Taomee Internet Physical Cards THIS SALES COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR TAOMEE INTERNET PHYSICAL CARDS (this “Agreement”) is entered into in Shanghai on January 1, 2013 by and between: Party A: Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Address: 13-16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road, Modern Service Industry Park, Xuhui District,] [Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Cooperation Agreement for Taomee Internet Virtual Cards Chapter 1 Parties of this Agreement THIS SALES COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR TAOMEE INTERNET VIRTUAL CARDS (this “Agreement”) is entered into in Shanghai on January 1, 2013 by and between: Party A: Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Address: 13-16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road,] [December 26, 2011 Zeng Liqing Huang Jianbin Luo Kai Wu Xiulan He Tingke Guangzhou Chuangyou Information Technology Co., Ltd. And Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. Cooperation Framework Agreement Cooperation Framework Agreement Zeng Liqing 610113197001232130 Existing Shareholder A (1) Huang Jianbin 440103197606045114 Existing Shareholder B (2) Luo Kai, 440105197512073934 Existing Shareholder C (3) Wu Xiulan, 440102196308294023 Existing Shareholder D (4)] [Guangdong Taomee Animation Technology Co., Ltd. EQUITY INVESTMENT AGREEMENT Shanghai Taomee Party A: Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. ( “ Party B: Zhao Jinjun Invested Company Party A and Party B hereby enter into this Equity Investment Agreement regarding the Parties’ investments and Party B’s contribution of technologies in Guangdong Taomee Animation Technology Co., Ltd. (“ ARTICLE 1 SHAREHOLDING] [Contract No.: JOINT INVESTMENT CONTRACT FOR ANIMATED FILM “SEER III” THIS JOINT INVESTMENT CONTRACT (this “Contract”) is made as of February 1, 2013 in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and between: (1) Party A: Shanghai Taomee Animation Co., Ltd. Address: 14F, A2, No.1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai Tel.: 021-61280056 Fax: 021-33674012 Postal code: 200233 AND (2)] [List of Subsidiaries of Taomee Holdings Limited Beneficially Owned Subsidiaries Name of Company Jurisdiction of Percentage of 1. Taomee Holdings (HK) Limited Hong Kong 100 % 2. Shanghai Shengran Information Technology Co., Ltd. PRC 100 % Name of Company Jurisdiction of 1. Shanghai Taomee Network Technology Co., Ltd. PRC 2. Shanghai Taomee Animation Co., Ltd. PRC 3. Shanghai Qidong Information] [Certification by the Chief Executive Officer I, Benson Haibing Wang, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Taomee Holdings Limited (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light] [Certification by the Chief Financial Officer I, Paul Keung, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Taomee Holdings Limited (the “Company”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of] [Certification (1) (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Benson Haibing Wang Chief Executive Officer EX-13.1 14 a2214446zex-13_1.htm EX-13.1] [Certification (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Paul Keung Chief Financial Officer EX-13.2 15 a2214446zex-13_2.htm EX-13.2] [ALLBRIGHT LAW OFFICES ——————— SHANGHAI ——————— ( 上海市锦天城律师事务所 ) Hong Kong Plaza 28th Floor No. 283 Huaihai Middle Road Shanghai, P. R. China 200021 Telephone: (86 21) 2326-1888; Facsimile: (86 21) 2326-1999 Website: www.allbrightlaw.com April 17, 2013 Taomee Holdings Limited 16/F, Building No. A-2, No. 1528 Gumei Road Xuhui District, Shanghai 200233 People’s Republic of China Dear Sirs, Yours faithfully,] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333- 183651 on Form S-8 of our report relating to the consolidated financial statements of Taomee Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and variable interest entities dated April 17, 2013, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 20-F of the Company]

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GAME [Shanda Games] 6-K: (Original Filing)

[Shanda Games’ Subsidiary Actoz to Issue New Shares to Fund Mobile Expansion HONG KONG, April 12, 2013 Actoz’s Board of Directors has authorized Actoz to issue 1,900,000 shares through a rights offering. The proceeds of this offering will be used to fund Actoz’s mobile game business and expansion into overseas market and to repay the deferred payment in connection with] []

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GAME [Shanda Games] 6-K: Shanda Games’ Subsidiary Actoz to Issue New Shares

[Shanda Games’ Subsidiary Actoz to Issue New Shares to Fund Mobile Expansion HONG KONG, April 12, 2013 Actoz’s Board of Directors has authorized Actoz to issue 1,900,000 shares through a rights offering. The proceeds of this offering will be used to fund Actoz’s mobile game business and expansion into overseas market and to repay the deferred payment in connection with] []

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