BEIJING, Dec. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- TOM Online Inc. (Nasdaq: TOMO;
Hong Kong GEM: 8282) (“the Company”), a leading wireless Internet company
in China, announced today that trading in its shares on the Growth Enterprise
Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong will be suspended with effect from
2:30 p.m. today Hong Kong time (19/12/2006) pending the release of an
announcement in respect of a notifiable transaction of the Company.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This announcement contains statements that may be viewed as “forward-
looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements
are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may
cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of
the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial
condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation,
statements that are not historical fact relating to the financial performance
and business operations of the Company in mainland China and in other
markets, the continued growth of the telecommunications industry in China and
in other markets, the development of the regulatory environment and the
Company’s latest product offerings, and the Company’s ability to
successfully execute its business strategies and plans.
Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of the Company
with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance.
Actual results may differ materially from information contained in the
forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including,
without limitation, any changes in our relationships with telecommunication
operators in China and elsewhere, the effect of competition on the demand for
the price of our services, changes in customer demand and usage preference
for our products and services, changes in the regulatory policies by relevant
government authorities, any changes in telecommunications and related
technology and applications based on such technology, and changes in
political, economic, legal and social conditions in China, India and other
countries where the Company conducts business operations, including, without
limitation, the Chinese government’s policies with respect to economic
growth, foreign exchange, foreign investment and entry by foreign companies
into China’s telecommunications market. Please also see “Item 3 -- Key
Information -- Risk Factors” section of the Company’s annual report on Form
20-F for the year ended December 31, 2005 as filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission.
About TOM Online
TOM Online Inc. (Nasdaq: TOMO, Hong Kong GEM: 8282) is a leading wireless
Internet company in China providing value-added multimedia products and
services. A premier online brand in China targeting the young and trendy
demographics, the Company’s primary business activities include wireless
value-added services and online advertising. The company offers an array of
services such as SMS, MMS, WAP, wireless IVR (interactive voice response)
services, content channels, search and classified information, and free and
fee-based advanced email. As at September 30, 2006, TOM Online is the only
portal in China that enjoyed a top three ranking in every wireless Internet
segment.
