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The9 Limited Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notice of Deficiency

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The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced receipt of a notification from Nasdaq indicating non-compliance with the minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) requirement, which is set at US$35 million. The company's MVLS fell below this threshold for 30 consecutive business days, triggering a compliance period of 180 days ending May 11, 2021, to regain compliance. If compliance is not met within this timeframe, The9 may face delisting from Nasdaq.

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  • Non-compliance with Nasdaq's minimum MVLS requirement of US$35 million.
  • The company's MVLS was below the required threshold for 30 consecutive business days.
  • Potential delisting if compliance is not achieved by May 11, 2021.

SHANGHAI, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9" or the "Company"), an established Internet company, today announced that it received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. ("Nasdaq") dated November 12, 2020, indicating that the Company no longer meets the continued listing requirement of minimum Market Value of Listed Securities ("MVLS") for the Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2) because the market value of the Company's securities listed on Nasdaq for the last 30 consecutive business days was below the minimum MVLS requirement of US$35.0 million.

Pursuant to the Rule 5810(c)(3)(C) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until May 11, 2021 (the "Compliance Period"), to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum MVLS requirement. If at any time during the Compliance Period, the Company's MVLS closes at US$35.0 million or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed. In the event the Company does not regain compliance with Rule 5550(b)(2) prior to the expiration of the Compliance Period, the Company will receive written notification that its securities are subject to delisting.

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 terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "considers" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's ability to license, develop or acquire online games that are appealing to users, The9's ability to retain existing players and attract new players, The9's ability to anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions, political and economic policies of the Chinese government, the laws and regulations governing the online game industry, information disseminated over the Internet and Internet content providers in China, intensified government regulation of Internet cafes, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 20-F. The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited (The9) is an Internet company based in China listed on Nasdaq in 2004. The9 aims to become a diversified high-tech Internet company. 

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What notification did The9 Limited receive from Nasdaq regarding its stock?

The9 Limited received a notification from Nasdaq indicating it no longer meets the minimum Market Value of Listed Securities requirement.

What is the minimum Market Value of Listed Securities required by Nasdaq for The9 Limited?

The minimum Market Value of Listed Securities required by Nasdaq for The9 Limited is US$35 million.

What happens if The9 Limited does not regain compliance with Nasdaq's requirements?

If The9 Limited does not regain compliance by May 11, 2021, it may face delisting from Nasdaq.

What is the compliance period given to The9 Limited by Nasdaq?

The compliance period given to The9 Limited by Nasdaq is 180 days, ending on May 11, 2021.

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