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[] [[Letterhead of Maples and Calder] Our ref SSY/604835-000001/9370329v2 The9 Limited Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park Pudong New Area, Pudong Shanghai 201203 Peoples Republic of China 11 April 2016 Dear Sirs The9 Limited Company Registration Statement Commission Selling Shareholder Offering ADSs Selling Shareholder Offer Shares We have acted as Cayman Islands legal advisers to The9 Limited] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shanghai, China April 11, 2016 EX-23.1 3 d165215dex231.htm EX-23.1] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shanghai, China April 11, 2016 EX-23.2 4 d165215dex232.htm EX-23.2] [April 11, 2016 The9 Limited Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Pudong New Area, Pudong Shanghai 201203 Peoples Republic of China Dear Sir/Madam: SEC Registration Statement Securities Act Zhong Lun Law Firm EX-23.4 5 d165215dex234.htm EX-23.4]
[INTRODUCTION 1 PART I 2 Item 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS 2 Item 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE 2 Item 3. KEY INFORMATION 2 Item 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY 34 Item 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 49 Item 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS 49 Item 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES 70 Item 7.] [HE IMITED T FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK OPTION PLAN 1. Purposes of the Plan The purposes of this Plan are: (a) to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, (b) to provide additional incentive to Employees, Directors and Consultants, and (c) to motivate the participating personnel, promote their dedication, and encourage them to] [Execution Version By and Among THE9 LIMITED, THE SECURITY PROVIDERS LISTED ON SCHEDULE 1 ATTACHED HERETO And SPLENDID DAYS LIMITED Dated as of November 24, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Definitions and Interpretation 1 2. 12 3. Closing and Closing Deliveries 12 4. 14 5. 22 6. 24 7. 26 8. Covenants 26 9. LTV Adjustment, Release of Security and] [(as of the date of the annual report) Wholly-owned subsidiaries Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation GameNow.net (Hong Kong) Limited Hong Kong China The9 Interactive Limited Hong Kong The9 Digital Entertainment Limited (formerly named as 9Dream Limited) Hong Kong The9 Development Center Limited Hong Kong New Star International Development Limited Hong Kong Silver Express Limited Hong Kong Well City Limited] [Certification by the Chief Executive Officer I, Jun Zhu, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of The9 Limited. (the Company); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the] [Certification by the Chief Financial Officer I, George Lai, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of The9 Limited (the Company); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the] [Certification by the Chief Executive Officer (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. April 11, 2016 EX-13.1 7 d215066dex131.htm EX-13.1] [Certification by the Chief Financial Officer (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. April 11, 2016 EX-13.2 8 d215066dex132.htm EX-13.2] [[Letterhead of Maples and Calder Our ref: SSY/604835-000001/9079084v1 Direct +852 3690 7498 Email sophie.yu@maplesandcalder.com The9 Limited Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park Pudong New Area, Pudong Shanghai 201203 Peoples Republic of China 11 April 2016 Dear Sirs, The9 Limited (the Company) Yours faithfully Maples and Calder EX-15.1 9 d215066dex151.htm EX-15.1] [April 11, 2016 The9 Limited Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Pudong New Area, Pudong Shanghai 201203 Peoples Republic of China Dear Sir/Madam: Yours faithfully, Zhong Lun Law Firm EX-15.2 10 d215066dex152.htm EX-15.2] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shanghai, China April 11, 2016 EX-15.3 11 d215066dex153.htm EX-15.3] [SYSTEM LINK CORPORATION LIMITED INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Period from May 26, 2014 (Date of Establishment) to December 31, 2014 and the Year Ended December 31, 2015 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2015 4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Period from] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shanghai, China April 11, 2016 EX-15.5 13 d215066dex155.htm EX-15.5]
[Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. By Lora Ho Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer To announce the differences between IFRSs as adopted for use in Taiwan and IFRSs as issued by the IASB for the 2015 consolidated financial statements 1. Under International Financial Reporting Standards endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China (Taiwan-IFRSs), Taiwan Semiconductor]
[Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. By Lora Ho Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer To announce the differences between IFRSs as adopted for use in Taiwan and IFRSs as issued by the IASB for the 2015 consolidated financial statements 1. Under International Financial Reporting Standards endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China (Taiwan-IFRSs), Taiwan Semiconductor]
[Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Page 1 PART I 2 ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS 2 ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE 2 ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION 2 ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY 12 ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 20 ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEWS AND PROSPECTS 20 ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT] [(English Summary) LEASE Parties: HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK ADMINISTRATION OF MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (the Lessor) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED (the Lessee) Lease Premises: The government-owned land containing 32,008.77 square meters, located in Hsinchu Science Park. Lease Term: Commencing July 1, 2015 and expiring on December 31, 2034. Rental: The rental should be fifty New Taiwan Dollars and five] [(English Summary) LEASE Parties: HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK ADMINISTRATION OF MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (the Lessor) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED (the Lessee) Lease Premises: The government-owned land containing 54,500 square meters, located in Hsinchu Science Park. Lease Term: Commencing April 15, 2015 and expiring on December 31, 2034. Rental: The rental should be eighteen New Taiwan Dollars and eighty-three] [(English Summary) LEASE Parties: SOUTHERN TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ADMINISTRATION (the Lessor) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED (the Lessee) Lease Premises: The government-owned land containing 150 square meters, located in Southern Taiwan Science Park (formerly Tainan Science Park). Lease Term: Commencing March 16, 2015 and expiring on March 15, 2035. Rental: The total amount of monthly rental shall be four thousand] [(English Summary) LEASE Parties: CENTRAL TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ADMINISTRATION OF MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (the Lessor) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED (the Lessee) Lease Premises: The government-owned land containing 328,700 square meters, located in Central Taiwan Science Park. Lease Term: Commencing March 25, 2015 and expiring on December 31, 2034. Rental: The rental should be twelve New Taiwan Dollars] [(English Summary) LEASE Parties: CENTRAL TAIWAN SCIENCE PARK ADMINISTRATION OF MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (the Lessor) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED (the Lessee) Lease Premises: The government-owned land containing 51,511 square meters, located in Hsinchu Science Park. Lease Term: Commencing December 14, 2015 and expiring on July 26, 2031. Rental: The rental should be twenty-seven New Taiwan Dollars and] [CERTIFICATIONS I, Mark Liu, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such] [CERTIFICATIONS I, C.C. Wei, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such] [CERTIFICATIONS I, Lora Ho, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such] [TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED Certification EX-13.1 10 d138743dex131.htm EX-13.1] [TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED Certification EX-13.2 11 d138743dex132.htm EX-13.2] [TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED Certification EX-13.3 12 d138743dex133.htm EX-13.3] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Deloitte & Touche Taipei, Taiwan The Republic of China April 11, 2016 EX-99.1 13 d138743dex991.htm EX-99.1]
