Phoenix New Media Announces Special Cash Dividend of US$1.3712 per ADS

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Phoenix New Media (NYSE: FENG) declared a special cash dividend of US$0.1714 per ordinary share, totaling approximately US$100 million, payable on December 22, 2020. The record date for this dividend is December 4, 2020. ADS holders will receive US$1.3512 per ADS after deductions. Additionally, the Board approved US$8.98 million in special cash compensation for option holders. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to delivering shareholder value.

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• Declaration of a special cash dividend of US$0.1714 per ordinary share, demonstrating strong financial health.
• Total dividend payout of approximately US$100 million shows commitment to shareholder returns.
• Special cash compensation of US$8.98 million for option holders indicates confidence in company performance.

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• None.

BEIJING, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG), a leading new media company in China ("Phoenix New Media", "ifeng" or the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of US$0.1714 per ordinary share, equivalent to US$1.3712 per American depositary share ("ADS"), totaling approximately US$100 million, payable on December 22, 2020 to holders of record of the Company's ordinary shares at the close of business on December 4, 2020 (the "Record Date").

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as depositary of the ADSs (the "Depositary"), is expected to pay a cash distribution of US$1.3512 per ADS to the Company's ADS holders of record at the close of business on the Record Date after receipt of cash dividends on the Company's ordinary shares and deduction of its fees and expenses. The Depositary expects to pay the cash distribution to the Company's ADS holders on December 22, 2020.

In connection with the declaration of special cash dividend, the Board of Directors also approved a special cash compensation to the Company's option holders in the aggregate amount of approximately US$8.98 million.

About Phoenix New Media Limited

Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG) is a leading new media company providing premium content on an integrated Internet platform, including PC and mobile, in China. Having originated from a leading global Chinese language TV network based in Hong Kong, Phoenix TV, the Company enables consumers to access professional news and other quality information and share user-generated content on the Internet through their PCs and mobile devices. Phoenix New Media's platform includes its PC channel, consisting of ifeng.com website, which comprises interest-based verticals and interactive services; its mobile channel, consisting of mobile news applications, mobile video application and mobile Internet website; and its operations with the telecom operators that provides mobile value-added services.

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 words or phrases such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely to," "may," "plan," "will" or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based largely on current expectations and projections of Phoenix New Media and its management about future events and financial trends that management believes may affect Phoenix New Media's financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs and expectations of Phoenix New Media or its management, are forward-looking statements. Phoenix New Media also may make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Forms 20-F and 6-K in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. A number of factors could cause Phoenix New Media's actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's growth strategies, including without limitation strategies to grow particular products or services; the Company's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; expected changes in the Company's revenues, including in components of its total revenues, and cost or expense items; the Company's ability to continue and manage the expansion of its operations; and changes in general economic and business conditions in the People's Republic of China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its registration statement on Form F-1, as amended, and its annual reports on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. Phoenix New Media does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries please contact:

Phoenix New Media Limited
Qing Liu
Email: investorrelations@ifeng.com

ICR, Inc.
Jack Wang
Tel: +1 (646) 405-4883
Email: investorrelations@ifeng.com

 

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SOURCE Phoenix New Media Limited

FAQ

What is the special cash dividend amount declared by Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

Phoenix New Media has declared a special cash dividend of US$0.1714 per ordinary share.

When will the special cash dividend be paid to shareholders of Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

The special cash dividend will be paid on December 22, 2020.

What is the record date for the special cash dividend for Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

The record date for the special cash dividend is December 4, 2020.

How much will ADS holders receive from the special cash dividend of Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

ADS holders will receive US$1.3512 per ADS after deductions.