HONG KONG, May 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon Websoft Inc. (“NetDragon” or the “Company”, with its subsidiaries collectively the “Group”; Stock Code: 8288) is pleased to announce that the Company will be added to the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") China Index, effective as of the market close on 30 May 2008.
Commenting on the inclusion to the MSCI China Index, Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, says, “We are honored to have become one of the constituent stocks of MSCI China Index. The inclusion will further enhance our position in the international capital market. We will continue to maintain strong business growth and maximize returns for our shareholders.”
MSCI is a leading provider of global equity indices and benchmark related products and services to investors worldwide. MSCI indices are among the most widely used international equity benchmarks by institutional investors. The indices cover companies with good operational results and potential. The inclusion of NetDragon in the MSCI China Index was announced in MSCI’s latest semi-annual index review in May 2008.
The list of changes in constituent stocks for the MSCI China Index has been posted on the website of MSCI as follows:
http://www.mscibarra.com/products/indices/stdindex/index_review.html
About NetDragon Websoft Inc.
NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC. The Group’s game portfolio consists of a range of MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. The Group has successfully developed and marketed many popular online games in various styles. Its current offerings include the games Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online, Era of Faith, and Monster & Me. Some of the games are available in foreign languages, including English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The Group also has several new games in the pipeline, including Heroes of Might and Magic Online, Way of the Five and Tian Yuan, all expected to be launched in 2008. NetDragon was listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 2 November 2007 (Stock Code: 8288). For more information, please visit http://www.nd.com.cn .
For further information, please contact:
NetDragon Websoft Inc.
Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer)
Tel: +852-6303-1722 or +86-1380-9508-688
Fax: +852-2850-7066
Email: angelinali@nd.com.hk
