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Perfect World Announces Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2009 Unaudited Financial Results
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BEIJING, Mar. 1 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

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    Fourth Quarter 2009 Highlights(1)

    -- Total revenues were RMB607.9 million (USD89.1 million), an increase of
       3.0% from 3Q09 and 45.5% from 4Q08
    -- Gross profit was RMB526.4 million (USD77.1 million), an increase of
       6.3% from 3Q09 and 42.9% from 4Q08
    -- Operating profit was RMB276.5 million (USD40.5 million), as compared to
       RMB297.7 million in 3Q09 and RMB149.5 million in 4Q08.  Non-GAAP
       operating profit(2) was RMB298.5 million (USD43.7 million), as compared
       to RMB317.9 million in 3Q09 and RMB244.7 million in 4Q08
    -- Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB270.8
       million (USD39.7 million), as compared to RMB288.3 million in 3Q09 and
       RMB124.8 million in 4Q08.  Non-GAAP net income attributable to the
       Company's shareholders(2) was RMB292.8 million (USD42.9 million), as
       compared to RMB308.5 million in 3Q09 and RMB220.0 million in 4Q08
    -- Basic and diluted earnings per ADS(3) were RMB5.44 (USD0.80) and
       RMB5.09 (USD0.75), respectively, as compared to RMB5.83 and RMB5.50,
       respectively, in 3Q09, and RMB2.22 and RMB2.12, respectively, in 4Q08.
       Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS(2) were RMB5.88 (USD0.86)
       and RMB5.50 (USD0.81), respectively, as compared to RMB6.24 and
       RMB5.88, respectively, in 3Q09, and RMB3.91 and RMB3.74, respectively,
       in 4Q08
    -- Launched open beta testing for "Fantasy Zhu Xian" on October 22, 2009

    (1) The U.S. dollar (USD) amounts disclosed in this press release, except
        for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S.
        dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the reader.  The
        conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into USD in this release is based on the
        noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers in RMB
        per USD as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank
        of New York as of December 31, 2009, which was RMB6.8259 to USD1.00.
        The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on
        the RMB amounts.

    (2) As used in this press release, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP net
        income attributable to the Company's shareholders and non-GAAP
        earnings per ADS are defined to exclude share-based compensation
        charge and an in-process research and development charge related to
        the InterServ acquisition in October 2008 (which was recorded only in
        4Q08) from operating profit, net income attributable to the Company's
        shareholders and earnings per ADS, respectively.  See "Non-GAAP
        Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP
        Results" at the end of this press release.

    (3) Each ADS represents five ordinary shares.

    Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Highlights

    -- Total revenues were RMB2,144.4 million (USD314.2 million), an increase
       of 49.2% from fiscal year 2008
    -- Gross profit was RMB1,844.6 million (USD270.2 million), an increase of
       46.2% from fiscal year 2008
    -- Operating profit was RMB1,084.2 million (USD158.8 million), an increase
       of 60.1% from fiscal year 2008.  Non-GAAP operating profit was
       RMB1,162.1 million (USD170.3 million), an increase of 44.3% from fiscal
       year 2008
    -- Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB1,037.2
       million (USD152.0 million), an increase of 60.4% from fiscal year 2008.
       Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was
       RMB1,115.1 million (USD163.4 million), an increase of 43.9% from fiscal
       year 2008
    -- Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB20.57 (USD3.01) and RMB19.28
       (USD2.82), respectively, as compared to RMB11.50 and RMB10.91,
       respectively, in fiscal year 2008.  Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings
       per ADS were RMB22.11 (USD3.24) and RMB20.73 (USD3.04), respectively,
       as compared to RMB13.79 and RMB13.08, respectively, in fiscal year 2008

"We are pleased to announce our fourth quarter and full year 2009 results," commented Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World. "We had a great year as we successfully expanded our portfolio by launching our first 2.5D MMORPG 'Battle of the Immortals' and our first 2D turn-based MMORPG 'Fantasy Zhu Xian,' both of which quickly emerged as popular games in the market. Our existing games also contributed to our encouraging results as we continued to enhance game content by releasing a steady stream of new expansion packs. 'Zhu Xian' and 'Perfect World II,' for example, are two games where new expansion packs have led to meaningful growth."

"Our diversified pipeline of six truly differentiated games that span the 3D, 2.5D and 2D market segments highlights our competitive position in the online game industry. We continue to take advantage of our specialized game engines and production studios to build franchises that include flagship titles in each of these market segments."

"During the past year, we saw a considerable amount of growth in our overseas business and are pleased with our progress. We continued to strengthen our overseas network as we licensed more of our games to additional countries and regions. Our North American operation has seen significant expansion as we also introduced new games to the market through our wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary. We are the leader in the Chinese online game export market in terms of revenues and geographic coverage."

"Given what we have accomplished in North America so far, we are pleased to announce that we recently established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Europe. This strategic decision will not only allow us to capture growth opportunities in the European market by leveraging our experience in the North American markets, but will also expand our overseas operational capabilities."

"We believe that 2010 will be an exciting year for us as we have a number of new and diversified games and expansion packs that are scheduled to be launched. We will continue to dedicate more resources to longer-term projects as our modified strategy has demonstrated to be effective in lengthening the growth cycle of both our new and existing games. We aspire to sustain the steady growth of our Company, and will do so by utilizing our proven execution capabilities and strong R&D and operating platform to constantly strive to meet the varied interests and expectations of online game players around the world."

Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Total Revenues

Total revenues were RMB607.9 million (USD89.1 million) in 4Q09, an increase of 3.0%, or RMB17.9 million, from RMB590.0 million in 3Q09, and an increase of 45.5%, or RMB190.1 million, from RMB417.8 million in 4Q08.

Online game operation revenues were RMB541.8 million (USD79.4 million) in 4Q09, an increase of 11.5%, or RMB55.9 million, from RMB485.9 million in 3Q09, and an increase of 49.4%, or RMB179.2 million, from RMB362.6 million in 4Q08. The sequential growth in online game operation revenues was primarily attributable to a number of achievements, including the launch of "Fantasy Zhu Xian," the release of expansion packs for some of the Company's existing games and a series of marketing activities.

The aggregate average concurrent users (ACU) for games under operation in mainland China was approximately 1,157,000 in 4Q09, as compared to 713,000 in 3Q09 and 690,000 in 4Q08. The active paying customers (APC) for games operated in mainland China under the item-based revenue model was approximately 2,188,000 in 4Q09, as compared to 1,643,000 in 3Q09 and 1,546,000 in 4Q08. The average revenue per active paying customer (ARPU) for games operated in mainland China under the item-based revenue model was RMB223 in 4Q09, as compared to RMB266 in 3Q09 and RMB225 in 4Q08. The increase in ACU and APC from 3Q09 was mainly due to the strong performance of the newly launched "Fantasy Zhu Xian" and the continued popularity of a number of the Company's existing games. The decrease in ARPU from 3Q09 was mainly due to the dilution effect arising from the launch of "Fantasy Zhu Xian" during 4Q09.

Overseas licensing revenues were RMB61.7 million (USD9.0 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB58.8 million in 3Q09 and RMB55.2 million in 4Q08. The increase from 3Q09 was mainly due to an increase in usage-based royalty fees, and was partially offset by a decrease in initial license fees.

Film, television and other revenues were RMB4.5 million (USD0.7 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB45.3 million in 3Q09 and Nil in 4Q08. Most of the film, television and other revenues recognized in 4Q09 were related to licensing of the copyright for the movie "Sophie's Revenge," which was released in August 2009.

Cost of Revenues

The cost of revenues was RMB81.5 million (USD11.9 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB95.0 million in 3Q09 and RMB49.3 million in 4Q08.

The online game related cost was RMB79.8 million (USD11.7 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB68.0 million in 3Q09 and RMB49.3 million in 4Q08. The increase from 3Q09 was mainly due to increases in sales-related taxes and staff cost.

The film, television and other cost was RMB1.7 million (USD0.3 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB27.0 million in 3Q09 and Nil in 4Q08. Most of the film, television and other cost recognized in 4Q09 was related to the movie "Sophie's Revenge."

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit was RMB526.4 million (USD77.1 million) in 4Q09, an increase of 6.3%, or RMB31.4 million, from RMB495.0 million in 3Q09, and an increase of 42.9%, or RMB157.9 million, from RMB368.5 million in 4Q08. Gross margin was 86.6% in 4Q09, as compared to 83.9% in 3Q09 and 88.2% in 4Q08.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were RMB249.8 million (USD36.6 million) in 4Q09, an increase of 26.6%, or RMB52.5 million, from RMB197.3 million in 3Q09, and an increase of 14.1%, or RMB30.9 million, from RMB218.9 million in 4Q08. The increase in operating expenses from 3Q09 was mainly attributed to higher sales and marketing expenses, R&D expenses and general and administrative expenses.

Sales and marketing expenses increased by 41.7%, or RMB36.7 million, from RMB88.0 million in 3Q09 to RMB124.7 million (USD18.3 million) in 4Q09. This was largely due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenses associated with both the launch of the new game "Fantasy Zhu Xian" and the launch of "Tale of the Mermaid," a large-scale expansion pack for "Perfect World II," during 4Q09. In addition, the Company also incurred a special charge of approximately RMB17.5 million (USD2.6 million) associated with a change in the estimated useful lives of certain intangible assets acquired from InterServ which are related to outsourcing services. The Company re-allocated and integrated most of the acquired outsourcing team into its game R&D business to further enhance the Company's R&D capabilities.

R&D expenses increased by 7.6%, or RMB5.4 million, from RMB71.5 million in 3Q09 to RMB76.9 million (USD11.3 million) in 4Q09. The increase from 3Q09 was primarily due to an increase in staff cost.

General and administrative expenses increased by 27.7%, or RMB10.5 million, from RMB37.8 million in 3Q09 to RMB48.3 million (USD7.1 million) in 4Q09. The increase from 3Q09 was mainly due to an increase in staff cost, including a special year-end bonus.

Operating Profit

Operating profit was RMB276.5 million (USD40.5 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB297.7 million in 3Q09 and RMB149.5 million in 4Q08. Non-GAAP operating profit was RMB298.5 million (USD43.7 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB317.9 million in 3Q09 and RMB244.7 million in 4Q08. The decrease from 3Q09 was mainly due to the special charge of approximately RMB17.5 million (USD2.6 million) associated with a change in the estimated useful lives of certain intangible assets acquired from InterServ which are related to the outsourcing services. In addition, the launch of new game "Fantasy Zhu Xian" and "Tale of the Mermaid," a large-scale expansion pack for "Perfect World II," both during 4Q09, also caused an increase of advertising and promotional expenses.

Total Other Income

Total other income was RMB11.8 million (USD1.7 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB2.4 million in 3Q09 and RMB8.9 million in 4Q08. The increase from 3Q09 was mainly due to recognition of certain government financial incentives in 4Q09.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was RMB17.5 million (USD2.6 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB11.1 million in 3Q09 and RMB33.6 million in 4Q08. The increase from 3Q09 was mainly due to an increase in withholding tax on overseas licensing revenues and an increase in income tax associated with domestic online game operations.

Net Income Attributable to the Company's Shareholders

Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB270.8 million (USD39.7 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB288.3 million in 3Q09 and RMB124.8 million in 4Q08. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB292.8 million (USD42.9 million) in 4Q09, as compared to RMB308.5 million in 3Q09 and RMB220.0 million in 4Q08.

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB5.44 (USD0.80) and RMB5.09 (USD0.75), respectively, in 4Q09, as compared to RMB5.83 and RMB5.50, respectively, in 3Q09, and RMB2.22 and RMB2.12, respectively, in 4Q08. Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB5.88 (USD0.86) and RMB5.50 (USD0.81), respectively, in 4Q09, as compared to RMB6.24 and RMB5.88, respectively, in 3Q09, and RMB3.91 and RMB3.74, respectively, in 4Q08.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had RMB1,567.2 million (USD229.6 million) of cash and cash equivalents, as compared to RMB1,194.0 million as of September 30, 2009. The increase was mainly due to net cash inflow generated from the Company's online game operations.

Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results

Total Revenues

Total revenues were RMB2,144.4 million (USD314.2 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 49.2%, or RMB707.2 million, from RMB1,437.2 million in fiscal year 2008. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the successful launch of a number of new games and expansion packs in mainland China and, to a lesser extent, a significant expansion in the Company's North American operation. Online game operation revenues were RMB1,879.9 million (USD275.4 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 50.3%, or RMB629.0 million, from RMB1,251.0 million in fiscal year 2008. Overseas licensing revenues were RMB214.6 million (USD31.4 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 15.3%, or RMB28.4 million, from RMB186.2 million in fiscal year 2008. Film, television and other revenues were RMB49.8 million (USD7.3 million) in fiscal year 2009, as compared to Nil in fiscal year 2008. Most of the film, television and other revenues recognized in fiscal year 2009 were related to the movie "Sophie's Revenge," which was released in August 2009.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues were RMB299.8 million (USD43.9 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 71.0%, or RMB124.5 million, from RMB175.3 million in fiscal year 2008. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increases in sales-related taxes and staff cost associated with the expansion of the Company's game portfolio, and a film cost related to "Sophie's Revenge."

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit was RMB1,844.6 million (USD270.2 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 46.2%, or RMB582.7 million, from RMB1,261.9 million in fiscal year 2008. Gross margin was 86.0% in fiscal year 2009, as compared to 87.8% in fiscal year 2008.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were RMB760.4 million (USD111.4 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 30.0%, or RMB175.5 million, from RMB584.8 million in fiscal year 2008. The year-over-year increase in operating expenses was mainly due to the expansion of the Company's overall business operations in 2009.

Operating Profit

Operating profit was RMB1,084.2 million (USD158.8 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 60.1%, or RMB407.1 million, from RMB677.1 million in fiscal year 2008. Non-GAAP operating profit was RMB1,162.1 million (USD170.3 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 44.3%, or RMB356.7 million, from RMB805.4 million in fiscal year 2008.

Net Income Attributable to the Company's Shareholders

Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB1,037.2 million (USD152.0 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 60.4%, or RMB390.7 million, from RMB646.5 million in fiscal year 2008. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB1,115.1 million (USD163.4 million) in fiscal year 2009, an increase of 43.9%, or RMB340.3 million, from RMB774.8 million in fiscal year 2008.

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB20.57 (USD3.01) and RMB19.28 (USD2.82), respectively, in fiscal year 2009, as compared to RMB11.50 and RMB10.91, respectively, in fiscal year 2008. Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB22.11 (USD3.24) and RMB20.73 (USD3.04), respectively, in fiscal year 2009, as compared to RMB13.79 and RMB13.08, respectively, in fiscal year 2008.

Recent Development

Established Subsidiary in Europe

In January 2010, the Company established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Europe to expand its overseas operating capabilities.

Business Outlook

Based on the Company's current operations, total revenues for the first quarter of 2010 are expected to be between RMB620 million and RMB644 million, representing an increase of 2% to 6% on a sequential basis and an increase of 46% to 51% on a year-over-year basis. This reflects expected growth from the Company's existing games.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and non-GAAP earnings per ADS by excluding share-based compensation charge and an in-process research and development charge related to the InterServ acquisition in October 2008 (which was recorded only in 4Q08) from operating profit, net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and earnings per ADS, respectively. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company's operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company's core operating results, as they exclude certain expenses that are (i) not expected to result in cash payments or (ii) non-recurring in nature. The use of the above non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations. Share-based compensation charge has been and will continue to be incurred and is not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures. It should be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. None of the non-GAAP measures is a measure of net income attributable to the Company's shareholders, operating profit, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of our share-based compensation charge and an in-process research and development charge related to the InterServ acquisition in October 2008 in our reconciliations to the GAAP financial measures, which should be considered when evaluating our performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure are set forth at the end of this release.

Conference Call

Perfect World will host a conference call and live webcast at 7:00 am Eastern Standard Time (8:00 pm, Beijing time) on Monday, March 1, 2010.

    The dial-in details for the live conference call are as follows:
    - U.S. Toll Free Number:            1-866-519-4004
    - International Dial-in Number:     +65-6735-7955
    - Mainland China Toll Free Number:  10-800-819-0121
    - Hong Kong Toll Free Number:       80-093-0346
    - U.K. Toll Free Number:            080-8234-6646
      Conference ID: PWRD

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Perfect World's website at http://www.pwrd.com .

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time, March 8, 2010.

    The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:
    - U.S. Toll Free Number:            1-866-214-5335
    - International Dial-in Number:     +61-2-8235-5000
      Conference ID: 7973 (PWRD)

    About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com )

Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator based in China. Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary game engines and game development platforms. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable it to frequently introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends promptly. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi," "Pocketpet Journey West," "Battle of the Immortals" and "Fantasy Zhu Xian;" and an online casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While a substantial portion of the revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Europe and South America. The Company also generates revenues from game operation in North America. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the management's quotations and "Business Outlook" contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our limited operating history, our ability to develop and operate new games that are commercially successful, the growth of the online game market and the continuing market acceptance of our games and in- game items in China and elsewhere, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to respond to competitive pressure, our ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of March 1, 2010, and Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.


                            Perfect World Co., Ltd.
                          Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                       Audited      Unaudited     Unaudited
                                    December 31,   December 31,  December 31,
                                        2008           2009          2009
                                         RMB            RMB           USD
    Assets
     Current assets
      Cash and cash equivalents     1,333,075,731  1,567,165,156  229,590,993
      Restricted cash                 150,361,200      5,033,996      737,485
      Short-term investments           50,000,000     30,000,000    4,395,025
      Accounts receivable, net         38,822,355     90,435,732   13,248,910
      Due from related parties                 --        159,100       23,308
      Prepayment and other assets      36,269,524     54,262,066    7,949,438
      Deferred tax assets               1,734,207      3,048,654      446,630
     Total current assets           1,610,263,017  1,750,104,704  256,391,789
     Non current assets
      Equity investments               22,559,975     30,471,237    4,464,061
      Film and television cost                 --     14,508,195    2,125,463
      Property, equipment, and
       software, net                  169,399,817    244,069,532   35,756,388
      Construction in progress        714,083,386    771,265,335  112,991,010
      Intangible assets, net           26,188,873     36,930,233    5,410,310
      Goodwill                                 --    116,256,000   17,031,600
      Prepayments and other assets     18,702,700     42,516,514    6,228,704
      Deferred tax assets               1,090,526      2,895,739      424,228
    Total assets                    2,562,288,294  3,009,017,489  440,823,553

    Liabilities and Shareholders'
     Equity
     Current liabilities
      Accounts payable                 13,629,262     92,131,878   13,497,395
      Advances from customers          78,388,312     88,944,437   13,030,434
      Salary and welfare payable       61,907,164     99,629,630   14,595,823
      Taxes payable                    20,771,786     35,503,484    5,201,290
      Accrued expenses and other
       liabilities                     24,813,169     40,055,495    5,868,163
      Share repurchase liability      386,648,554             --           --
      Due to related party                     --      5,650,616      827,820
      Deferred revenues               223,352,994    280,584,152   41,105,811
      Deferred tax liabilities         26,000,000     22,488,342    3,294,561
      Deferred government grants          620,000             --           --
     Total current liabilities        836,131,241    664,988,034   97,421,297
     Deferred revenues                 32,554,670     28,479,618    4,172,288
     Other long-term payable           28,000,000             --           --
    Total liabilities                 896,685,911    693,467,652  101,593,585

    Shareholders' Equity
     Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par
      value, 10,000,000,000 shares
      authorized, 72,385,480 Class A
      ordinary shares issued and
      outstanding, 210,350,565 Class
      B ordinary shares issued and
      210,147,840 Class B ordinary
      shares outstanding as of
      December 31, 2008;
      10,000,000,000 shares
      authorized, 49,171,190 Class A
      ordinary shares issued and
      outstanding, 199,957,195 Class
      B ordinary shares issued and
      outstanding as of  December
      31, 2009)                           223,481       198,506        29,081

     Additional paid-in capital     1,177,967,483    381,099,428   55,831,382
     Treasury stock                  (391,224,203)            --           --
     Statutory reserves                94,945,533    181,563,507   26,599,204
     Accumulated other comprehensive
      loss                            (65,577,655)   (65,453,442)  (9,588,983)
     Retained earnings                849,267,744  1,799,851,169  263,679,686
    Total Perfect World
     Shareholders' Equity           1,665,602,383  2,297,259,168  336,550,370
    Non-controlling interests                  --     18,290,669    2,679,598
    Total Shareholders' Equity      1,665,602,383  2,315,549,837  339,229,968
    Total Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity           2,562,288,294  3,009,017,489  440,823,553



                            Perfect World Co., Ltd.
                      Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                       Three months ended
                          December    September    December     December
                             31,          30,         31,          31,
                            2008         2009        2009         2009
                             RMB          RMB         RMB          USD
                         (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
    Revenues
      Online game
       operation
       revenues         362,597,634  485,875,480  541,773,555   79,370,274
      Overseas
       licensing
       revenues          55,205,269   58,788,775   61,651,444    9,031,988
      Film,
       television and
       other revenues            --   45,329,984    4,474,322      655,492

    Total Revenues      417,802,903  589,994,239  607,899,321   89,057,754
    Cost of revenues
      Online game
       related cost     (49,344,155) (68,030,548) (79,781,617) (11,688,073)
      Film, television
       and other cost            --  (26,982,463)  (1,735,088)    (254,192)
    Total cost of
     revenues           (49,344,155) (95,013,011) (81,516,705) (11,942,265)

    Gross profit        368,458,748  494,981,228   526,382,616   77,115,489
    Operating
     expenses
      Research and
       development
       expenses        (125,870,657) (71,504,518) (76,912,046) (11,267,678)
      Sales and
       marketing
       expenses         (58,622,311) (87,999,196)(124,655,400) (18,262,119)
      General and
       administrative
       expenses         (34,416,638) (37,812,217) (48,280,933)  (7,073,197)
    Total operating
     expenses          (218,909,606)(197,315,931)(249,848,379) (36,602,994)
    Operating
     profit             149,549,142  297,665,297  276,534,237   40,512,495
    Other
     income/(expenses)
      Investment loss      (468,736)  (1,111,787)  (1,279,762)    (187,486)
      Interest income     7,915,676    3,338,023    5,169,231      757,297
      Others, net         1,430,694      174,544    7,874,430    1,153,611
    Total other
     income               8,877,634    2,400,780   11,763,899    1,723,422
    Profit before
     tax                158,426,776  300,066,077  288,298,136   42,235,917
      Income tax
       expense          (33,617,364) (11,052,958) (17,534,886)  (2,568,875)

    Net income          124,809,412  289,013,119  270,763,250   39,667,042
      Less: Net
       income /
       (loss)
       attributable
       to non-
       controlling
       interests                 --      692,008      (86,162)     (12,623)
    Net income
     attributable to
     the Company's
     shareholders       124,809,412  288,321,111  270,849,412   39,679,665
    Net earnings per
     share, basic              0.44         1.17         1.09         0.16
    Net earnings per
     share, diluted            0.42         1.10         1.02         0.15
    Net earnings per
     ADS, basic                2.22         5.83         5.44         0.80
    Net earnings per
     ADS, diluted              2.12         5.50         5.09         0.75

    Shares used in
     calculating
     basic net
     earnings per
     share              281,427,327  247,418,982  248,945,580  248,945,580
    Shares used in
     calculating
     diluted net
     earnings per
     share              293,724,147  262,334,324  265,982,221  265,982,221

    Total share-
     based
     compensation
     cost included
     in:
     Cost of
      revenues           (1,082,339)  (1,412,278)  (1,149,174)    (168,355)
     Research and
      development
      expenses           (8,472,731)  (8,841,744) (11,363,609)  (1,664,778)
     Sales and
      marketing
      expenses           (1,496,651)  (2,085,910)  (1,602,599)    (234,782)
     General and
      administrative
      expenses           (5,717,413)  (7,886,096)  (7,839,431)  (1,148,483)



                                               Year ended
                             December 31,      December 31,       December 31,
                                2008              2009               2009
                                 RMB               RMB                USD
                              (Audited)        (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)
    Revenues
      Online game
       operation
       revenues               1,250,959,689    1,879,932,736      275,411,702
      Overseas
       licensing
       revenues                 186,218,677      214,625,630       31,442,832
      Film, television and
       other revenues                    --       49,804,306        7,296,372
    Total Revenues            1,437,178,366    2,144,362,672      314,150,906
    Cost of revenues
      Online game
       related cost            (175,264,350)    (271,043,328)     (39,708,072)
      Film, television and
       other cost                        --      (28,717,551)      (4,207,145)
    Total cost of
     revenues                  (175,264,350)    (299,760,879)     (43,915,217)
    Gross profit              1,261,914,016    1,844,601,793      270,235,689
    Operating
     expenses
      Research and
       development
       expenses                (227,836,657)    (270,355,072)     (39,607,242)
      Sales and
       marketing
       expenses                (254,484,542)    (336,316,211)     (49,270,603)
      General and
       administrative
       expenses                (102,492,121)    (153,684,631)     (22,514,926)
    Total operating
     expenses                  (584,813,320)    (760,355,914)    (111,392,771)
    Operating profit            677,100,696    1,084,245,879      158,842,918
    Other income/(expenses)
      Investment loss            (1,175,025)      (4,088,738)        (599,004)
      Interest income            35,369,600       15,404,786        2,256,814
      Others, net               (11,535,587)      10,422,381        1,526,887
    Total other
     income                      22,658,988       21,738,429        3,184,697
    Profit before
     tax                        699,759,684    1,105,984,308      162,027,615
      Income tax expense        (53,303,570)     (68,283,268)     (10,003,555)
    Net income                  646,456,114    1,037,701,040      152,024,060
      Less: Net
       income /
       (loss)
       attributable
       to non-
       controlling
       interests                         --          499,641           73,198
    Net income
     attributable to
     the Company's
     shareholders               646,456,114    1,037,201,399      151,950,862
    Net earnings per
     share, basic                      2.30             4.11             0.60
    Net earnings per
     share, diluted                    2.18             3.86             0.56
    Net earnings per
     ADS, basic                       11.50            20.57             3.01
    Net earnings per
     ADS, diluted                     10.91            19.28             2.82

    Shares used in
     calculating
     basic net
     earnings per
     share                      280,987,729      252,138,828      252,138,828
    Shares used in
     calculating
     diluted net
     earnings per
     share                      296,238,151      269,004,366      269,004,366

    Total share-
     based
     compensation
     cost included
     in:
      Cost of
       revenues                  (3,000,334)      (4,983,795)        (730,130)
      Research and
       development
       expenses                 (22,365,703)     (36,730,329)      (5,381,024)
      Sales and
       marketing
       expenses                  (4,733,152)      (7,290,958)      (1,068,131)
      General and
       administrative
       expenses                 (19,800,642)     (28,883,711)      (4,231,488)



                             Perfect World Co., Ltd.
                       Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                       Three months ended
                       December 31,  September 30,  December 31,  December 31,
                          2008           2009           2009         2009
                           RMB            RMB            RMB           USD
                       (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    Cash flows from
     operating
     activities:
    Net income         124,809,412    289,013,119    270,763,250   39,667,042
    Adjustments
     for:
      Share-based
       compensation
       cost             16,769,134     20,226,028     21,954,813    3,216,398
      Depreciation
       and
       amortization
       expense           6,670,886     12,165,961     32,447,920    4,753,647
      In-process
       research and
       development
       charge related
       to the InterServ
       acquisition      78,417,506             --             --           --
      Exchange (gain)
       /loss              (114,698)       253,453        113,749       16,664
      Investment loss      468,736      1,111,787      1,279,762      187,486
      Loss from
       disposal of
       property,
       equipment, and
       software            176,354        506,175        399,425       58,516
      Changes in
       assets and
       liabilities:
        Accounts
         receivable     (4,485,757)   (72,045,828)    48,265,298    7,070,906
        Current
         prepayments
         and other
         assets          2,129,563     (4,041,415)     9,939,338    1,456,121
        Deferred tax
         assets           (569,103)       188,516     (3,573,707)    (523,551)
        Film and
         television cost        --     18,334,598    (14,508,195)  (2,125,463)
        Due from/to
         related parties        --      2,129,054       (565,138)     (82,793)
        Non-current
         prepayments
         and other
         assets        (16,217,564)     4,514,147        747,629      109,528
        Accounts
         payable         5,912,994     11,435,763      1,582,299      231,808
        Advances from
         customers       2,280,085     38,118,600    (26,140,988)  (3,829,676)
        Salary and
         welfare
         payable        18,314,010     24,638,316     21,649,640    3,171,690
        Taxes payable      632,322     (7,071,562)     8,812,168    1,290,990
        Accrued expenses
         and other
         liabilities    (4,410,129)   (26,626,737)    (1,137,447)    (166,637)
        Deferred
         revenues       23,553,120     14,114,214      3,303,923      484,027
        Deferred tax
         liabilities    26,000,000        (11,869)     2,741,097      401,573
        Deferred
         government
         grants           (980,000)      (620,000)    (1,450,000)    (212,426)
    Net cash provided
     by operating
     activities        279,356,871    326,332,320    376,624,836   55,175,850
    Cash flows from
     investing
     activities:
     Purchase of
      property,
      equipment,
      and
      software         (18,767,278)   (59,754,724)   (48,302,540)  (7,076,362)
     Purchase of
      intangible
      assets            (1,351,351)            --     (1,313,235)    (192,390)
     (Increase) /
      decrease of
      restricted
      cash            (150,361,200)            --             --           --
     Cash paid for
      the assets
      acquisition     (102,852,002)            --             --           --
     Cash paid for
      equity
      investments               --             --             --           --
     Cash paid for
      business
      acquisitions,
      net of cash
      acquired                  --             --             --           --
     Purchase of
      short-term
      investments               --    (30,000,000)            --           --
     Maturities of
      short-term
      investments               --             --     40,000,000    5,860,033
     Increase in
      loan receivable           --             --             --           --
     Decrease in
      loan
      receivable                --      3,000,000      3,780,000      553,773
    Net cash used
     in investing
     activities       (273,331,831)   (86,754,724)    (5,835,775)    (854,946)
    Cash flows from
     financing
     activities:
      Exercise of
       share options     1,393,628      8,722,777      2,304,395      337,596
      Repurchase of
       Company shares   (4,575,649)            --             --           --
    Net cash (used
     in) / provided
     by financing
     activities         (3,182,021)     8,722,777      2,304,395      337,596

    Effect of
     exchange rate
     changes on cash
     and cash
     equivalents           424,155        (40,868)        87,971       12,888
    Net increase /
     (decrease) in
     cash                3,267,174    248,259,505    373,181,427   54,671,388

    Cash and cash
     equivalents,
     beginning of
     the period      1,329,808,557    945,724,224  1,193,983,729  174,919,605
    Cash and cash
     equivalents,
     end of the
     period          1,333,075,731  1,193,983,729  1,567,165,156  229,590,993
    Supplemental
     schedule of
     non-cash
     financing
     activities:
    Share
     repurchase
     from SAIF        (386,648,554)            --             --           --
    Supplemental
     disclosures of
     cash flow
     information:
    Cash paid
     during the
     period for
     income taxes       (7,814,467)    (3,984,669)   (16,849,182)  (2,468,419)



                                               Year ended
                              December 31,       December 31,     December 31,
                                 2008               2009             2009
                                  RMB                RMB              USD
                               (Audited)         (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)
    Cash flows from
     operating
     activities:
    Net income                646,456,114      1,037,701,040     152,024,060
    Adjustments for:
     Share-based
      compensation cost        49,899,831         77,888,793      11,410,773
     Depreciation and
      amortization
      expense                  22,130,217         65,059,775       9,531,311
     In-process
      research and
      development
      charge related to
      the InterServ
      acquisition              78,417,506                 --              --
     Exchange (gain) /
      loss                     12,187,231            758,889         111,178
     Investment loss            1,175,025          4,088,738         599,004
     Loss from
      disposal of
      property,
      equipment, and
      software                    176,354            956,566         140,138
     Changes in assets
      and liabilities:
       Accounts
        receivable            (22,103,425)       (52,172,840)     (7,643,362)
       Current
        prepayments and
        other assets          (11,922,267)       (15,648,807)     (2,292,563)
       Deferred tax
        assets                 (1,365,895)        (3,160,677)       (463,042)
       Film and
        television cost                --          1,081,731         158,474
       Due from/to
        related parties                --          1,563,916         229,115
       Non-current
        prepayments and
        other assets          (16,858,536)         3,629,432         531,715
       Accounts payable          (831,337)        40,616,081       5,950,289
       Advances from
        customers              28,715,928          8,599,884       1,259,890
       Salary and
        welfare payable        30,996,508         36,583,927       5,359,576
       Taxes payable            7,396,894         14,781,543       2,165,508
       Accrued expenses
        and other
        liabilities             8,517,394          7,586,190       1,111,383
       Deferred revenues      113,312,411         53,746,697       7,873,936
       Deferred tax
        liabilities            26,000,000         (3,511,658)       (514,461)
       Deferred
        government grants        (480,000)          (620,000)        (90,831)
    Net cash provided
     by operating
     activities               971,819,953      1,279,529,220     187,452,091
    Cash flows from
     investing
     activities:
     Purchase of
      property,
      equipment, and
      software               (759,612,288)      (164,031,139)    (24,030,698)
     Purchase of
      intangible assets        (1,351,351)        (4,829,155)       (707,475)
    (Increase) /
      decrease of
      restricted cash        (150,361,200)       145,351,724      21,294,148
     Cash paid for the
      assets
      acquisition            (102,852,002)                --              --
     Cash paid for
      equity
      investments             (23,735,000)       (10,000,000)     (1,465,008)
     Cash paid for
      business
      acquisitions, net
      of cash acquired                 --       (172,199,707)    (25,227,400)
     Purchase of
      short-term
      investments             (50,000,000)       (70,000,000)    (10,255,058)
     Maturities of
      short-term
      investments                      --         90,000,000      13,185,074
     Increase in loan
      receivable                       --         (3,000,000)       (439,502)
     Decrease in loan
      receivable                       --          9,980,000       1,462,078
    Net cash used in
     investing
     activities            (1,087,911,841)      (178,728,277)    (26,183,841)
    Cash flows from
     financing
     activities:
      Exercise of share
       options                  3,836,884         14,615,293       2,141,153
      Repurchase of
       Company shares          (4,575,649)      (881,456,089)   (129,134,047)
    Net cash (used
     in) / provided by
     financing
     activities                  (738,765)      (866,840,796)   (126,992,894)

    Effect of
     exchange rate
     changes on cash
     and cash
     equivalents              (46,126,609)           129,278          18,939
    Net increase /
     (decrease) in
     cash                    (162,957,262)       234,089,425      34,294,295

    Cash and cash
     equivalents,
     beginning of  the
     period                 1,496,032,993      1,333,075,731     195,296,698
    Cash and cash
     equivalents, end
     of the period          1,333,075,731      1,567,165,156     229,590,993
    Supplemental
     schedule of non-
     cash financing
     activities:
    Share repurchase
     from SAIF               (386,648,554)                --              --
    Supplemental
     disclosures of
     cash flow
     information:
    Cash paid during
     the period for
     income taxes             (23,288,291)       (54,963,960)     (8,052,266)



                             Perfect World Co., Ltd.
                   Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

                                           Three months ended
                          December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31,
                               2008         2009         2009         2009
                                RMB          RMB          RMB          USD

    GAAP operating profit   149,549,142  297,665,297  276,534,237  40,512,495
    Share based
     compensation charge     16,769,134   20,226,028   21,954,813   3,216,398
    In-process research and
     development charge
     related to the
     InterServ acquisition
     in October 2008         78,417,506           --           --          --
    Non-GAAP operating
     profit                 244,735,782  317,891,325  298,489,050  43,728,893

    GAAP net income
     attributable to the
     Company's shareholders 124,809,412  288,321,111  270,849,412  39,679,665
    Share based
     compensation charge     16,769,134   20,226,028   21,954,813   3,216,398
    In-process research and
     development charge
     related to the
     InterServ acquisition
     in October 2008         78,417,506           --           --          --
    Non-GAAP net income
     attributable to the
     Company's shareholders 219,996,052  308,547,139  292,804,225  42,896,063


    GAAP net earnings per
     ADS
       - Basic                     2.22         5.83         5.44        0.80
       - Diluted                   2.12         5.50         5.09        0.75

    Non-GAAP net earnings
     per ADS
       - Basic                     3.91         6.24         5.88        0.86
       - Diluted                   3.74         5.88         5.50        0.81

    ADSs used in
     calculating net
     earnings per ADS
       - Basic               56,285,465   49,483,796   49,789,116  49,789,116
       - Diluted             58,744,829   52,466,865   53,196,444  53,196,444


                                                    Year ended
                                     December 31,    December 31, December 31,
                                         2008          2009          2009
                                          RMB           RMB           USD

    GAAP operating profit             677,100,696  1,084,245,879  158,842,918
    Share based compensation charge    49,899,831     77,888,793   11,410,773
    In-process research and
     development charge related to
     the InterServ acquisition in
     October 2008                      78,417,506             --           --
    Non-GAAP operating profit         805,418,033  1,162,134,672  170,253,691

    GAAP net income attributable to
     the Company's shareholders       646,456,114  1,037,201,399  151,950,862
    Share based compensation charge    49,899,831     77,888,793   11,410,773
    In-process research and
     development charge related to
     the InterServ acquisition in
     October 2008                      78,417,506             --           --
    Non-GAAP net income attributable
     to the Company's shareholders    774,773,451  1,115,090,192  163,361,635


    GAAP net earnings per ADS
       - Basic                              11.50          20.57         3.01
       - Diluted                            10.91          19.28         2.82

    Non-GAAP net earnings per ADS
       - Basic                              13.79          22.11         3.24
       - Diluted                            13.08          20.73         3.04

    ADSs used in calculating net
     earnings per ADS
       - Basic                         56,197,546     50,427,766   50,427,766
       - Diluted                       59,247,630     53,800,873   53,800,873



    For further information, please contact

    Perfect World Co., Ltd.
     Vivien Wang
     Investor Relations Officer
     Tel:   +86-10-5885-1813
     Fax:   +86-10-5885-6899
     Email: [email protected]
     Web:   http://www.pwrd.com

    Christensen Investor Relations
     Kathy Li
     Tel:   +1-480-614-3036
     Fax:   +1-480-614-3033
     Email: [email protected]

     Roger Hu
     Tel:   +852-2117-0861
     Fax:   +852-2117-0869
     Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Perfect World Co., Ltd.

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