SHANGHAI, November 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Taomee Holdings Limited (NYSE: TAOM) ("Taomee" or the "Company"), one of the leading children's entertainment and media companies in China, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan on November 22, 2011, effective upon the approval. Under the plan, Taomee is authorized, but not obligated, to repurchase, through open market purchase or privately negotiated transactions, up to US$10 million worth of outstanding American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") representing the ordinary shares of Taomee over the next 12 months, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors, subject to relevant rules and regulations under the U.S. securities laws.
The share repurchase plan will be funded by the Company's free cash flow as well as existing working capital. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately US$120.9 million.
As of November 28, the Company had 733,754,480 ordinary shares issued and outstanding.
About Taomee Holdings Limited
Taomee Holdings Limited is one of the leading children's entertainment and media companies in China with a mission to create exceptional entertainment experiences for children that are fun, safe and trusted by parents. Taomee has created online virtual worlds with enduring and iconic characters, images and story lines that have resonated and attracted a loyal following among children in China. As of June 2010, Taomee was ranked as the largest online entertainment community for children in China measured by market share and active accounts, according to a report from iResearch. Taomee has expanded into offline business by licensing its franchises to other media formats including books, films and television and makers of consumer products targeting children.
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For more information, please contact:
Taomee Holdings Limited
ir@taomee.com
Christensen
In China
Christian Arnell
Phone: +86-10-5826-4939
E-mail: carnell@christensenir.com
In US
Kimberly Minarovich
Phone: +1-917-533-3268
E-mail: kminarovich@christensenir.com
