FAQ
1. What are NetDragon's primary businesses?
NetDragon is a leading online game developer and operator in China, our portfolio consists of a range of MMORPGs catering to various types of players. NetDragon always sticks to self-development and dedicates to the progress of Chinese online gaming industry. Current offerings include games Conquer Online, Eudemons Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online, Way of the Five, Tian Yuan, Disney Fantasy Online and other games. The Group also has several other types of games currently in development, including Dungeon Keeper Online, Doomsday, Cross Gate, Legend of the Dark and a new version of Ultima Online that will be expected in 2010 and thereafter.
2. When and where was NetDragon incorporated?
Our listed entity NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon") was incorporated in Cayman Islands in 2004, with our business having started in 1999 when NetDragon (Fujian) was established.
3. How many employees does NetDragon have? (As of June 30, 2010)
As of June 30, 2010, NetDragon has 2,346 employees, in which 1,449 belongs to the development division.
4. Where is NetDragon's headquarters?
Both NetDragon's headquarters and operation office are located in Fuzhou, Fujian, China. Company's address: 58 Hot Spring Branch Road, Fuzhou, Fujian, China 350001.
5. What are NetDragon's international markets?
NetDragon is China's pioneer in overseas expansion, having directly operated its titles in overseas market since 2004 in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and other foreign languages. Besides direct operation, we also licensed our games to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Russia and South America.
6. When was NetDragon's initial public offering (IPO) completed and what was the offering price?
NetDragon's IPO took place on November 2, 2007 with the initial offering price of HK$ 13.18 per share.
7. What exchange does NetDragon's stock trade on? What is NetDragon's ticker symbol?
NetDragon's shares are traded on HKSE GEM under the ticker symbol 8288 since November 2, 2007; later NetDragon was listed on HKSE Main Board by introduction on June 24, 2008 under the ticker symbol 777.
8. What is the dividend policy of NetDragon?
Cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors, subject to the approval of our shareholders, and will depend upon our financial positions, cash flows, operation and capital requirements and future development needs of the Company. Below is the historical dividend payment since IPO:
| Amount Per Share | Total Payment Amount (RMB) | Payment Date | |
| 09 Final Dividend (for the year ended 31 December, 2009) | 0.05(HK$) | 23,270,000 | 2010.06.01 |
| 09 Interim Dividend (for the six months ended 30 June, 2009) | 0.082(HK$) | 38,208,000 | 2009.09.14 |
| 08 Final Dividend (for the year ended 31 December, 2008) | 0.11(HK$) | 51,275,000 | 2009.04.22 |
| 08 Interim Dividend (for the six months ended 30 June, 2008) | 0.1(HK$) | 47,496,000 | 2008.09.16 |
| 07 Final Dividend (for the year ended 31 December, 2007) | 0.4(HK$) | 216,093,000 | 2008.05.02 |
| 07 Special Dividend | 0.26(HK$) | 44,839,000 | 2007.02.03 |
| 07 Special Dividend (for the first quarter 2007) | 0.1(HK$) | 34,230,000 | 2007.06.20 |
9. What's the entire issued share capital of NetDragon?
As of March 31, 2010, the entire issued share capital of NetDragon is 528,570,860 shares.
10. What should I do if I have questions relating to my shareholdings, such as transfer of shares, change of name or address, lost of share certificates or dividend warrants?
For any matters relating to your shareholding, e.g. transfer of shares,
change of name or address, lost share certificates and dividend warrants, please
contact our Share Registrar: Hong Kong branch share registrar and transfer
office:
Tricor Investor Services Limited
26th Floor
Tesbury
Center
28 Queen's Road East
Wanchai
Hong Kong
11. How can I obtain a copy of NetDragon's annual report?
For soft copy, you can download it and click here.
12. When is NetDragon's fiscal year?
NetDragon's fiscal year starts from January 1 to December 31.
13. Who is NetDragon's auditor?
It is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
14. Whom should I contact for additional information about NetDragon?
Please contact NetDragon's Investor Relations Department by:
Tel:
86-591-87543120
Fax: 86-591-87541761
Email: maggie@nd.com.cn;
ir@nd.com.cn