YOU On Demand Raises $10.9 Million in Private Placement
124,065,972 common shares. Chardan Capital Markets, LLC acted as the
Company’s agent in connection with the financing.
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FIL Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited (“Fidelity”), acting on behalf
of various accounts, was the single largest investor and subscribed for
73,440,972 common shares. Fidelity’s investment represents 9.4% of the
Company’s issued and outstanding common stock.
YOU On Demand intends to use the proceeds from the financing to continue the
development of its national Pay-Per-View and Video On Demand platform in
China, marketing and promotions, and for general corporate purposes.
“Fidelity’s interest and involvement in YOU On Demand is a testament to the
strength of our business and growth plan.” said Shane McMahon, YOU On
Demand’s Chairman and CEO. “This financing will allow us to execute our
strategy of delivering premium content to the largest cable market in the
world.”
About YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc.
YOU On Demand is the first national Pay-Per-View and Video On Demand
platform in China. The Company plans to offer high quality premium content
to customers across China through its Near Video On Demand (NVOD), Video On
Demand (VOD) and Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) services. The Company
consists of a portfolio of businesses that include alliances with leading
media operators, comprehensive end-to-end content delivery, an exclusive
billing solution, governmental partnerships and approvals, and value-added
services.
YOU On Demand has secured strategic partnerships with the largest media
entities in China, and has a highly experienced management team with a
strong background in Cable, Television, Media and Telecom. The company is
headquartered in New York, NY, with its China headquarters in Beijing. For
more information, visit http://www.yod.com/
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Contact:
YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc.
Nini Le
T: (212) 206-1216
IR@yod.com
