NetEase Reports Second Quarter 2017 Unaudited Financial Results

BEIJING, Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) ("NetEase" or the "Company"), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Second Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights

    --  Net revenues were RMB13.4 billion (US$2.0 billion), an increase of 49.4%
        compared with the second quarter of 2016.

- Online game services net revenues were RMB9.4 billion (US$1.4 billion), an increase of 46.5% compared with the second quarter of 2016.

- Advertising services net revenues were RMB595.6 million (US$87.9 million), an increase of 12.1% compared with the second quarter of 2016.

- E-mail, e-commerce and others net revenues were RMB3.4 billion (US$494.2 million), an increase of 68.9% compared with the second quarter of 2016.

    --  Gross profit was RMB6.7 billion (US$993.7 million), an increase of 27.6%
        compared with the second quarter of 2016.
    --  Total operating expenses were RMB3.3 billion (US$491.4 million), an
        increase of 49.2% compared with the second quarter of 2016.
    --  Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB3.0 billion
        (US$438.4 million), an increase of 9.2% compared with the second quarter
        of 2016. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders
        was RMB3.5 billion (US$512.2 million), an increase of 7.8% compared with
        the second quarter of 2016.([1])
    --  Diluted earnings per ADS were US$3.31; non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS
        were US$3.86.

    [1] As used in this press release,
     non-GAAP net income attributable
     to the Company's shareholders is
     defined to exclude share-based
     compensation expenses and certain
     impairment on investment. See
     "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP
     and Non-GAAP Results" at the end
     of this press release.

Second Quarter 2017 Operational Highlights

    --  Further expanded global footprint with Onmyoji, achieving record high
        downloads in Japan and Southeast Asia.
    --  Launched new mobile titles including Land of Glory and Treasure Hunter,
        both of which were well received by players in China.
    --  Many legacy titles continued to increase in popularity among players
        with PC-client game Fantasy Westward Journey Online and mobile game
        Invincible reaching record high quarterly revenues.

"Our total net revenues grew nearly 50% in the second quarter compared with last year as we continued to invest in new content development that broadens our offering and engages our community across our business lines," said Mr. William Ding, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NetEase. "Our online games, advertising services and e-commerce divisions continue to grow. While e-commerce is becoming an increasingly important revenue contributor, our self-developed mobile games remain our primary growth engine. During the second quarter, many legacy titles maintained their popularity, while our instant hit title Onmyoji had a natural ebb and flow. To bolster the power of this game's IP, we recently commenced dedicated brand expansion initiatives, and our international launch strategy is progressing well."

"Additional penetration in China's mobile market, as well as overseas markets, offers considerable room for NetEase's ever-increasing portfolio, particularly as we introduce new gameplay options and genres that diversify and strengthen our offering. We have an exciting pipeline of upcoming games, including the highly anticipated sandbox game Minecraft, as well as Index and Forever 7, two stunning Japanese-themed RPGs. From our time-honored online games and advertising services, to our flourishing Kaola.com and Yanxuan e-commerce divisions, we will look to further strengthen our portfolio and top-quality internet services that propel our business forward," Mr. Ding concluded.

Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Net revenues for the second quarter of 2017 were RMB13,376.0 million (US$1,973.1 million), compared to RMB13,640.5 million and RMB8,952.8 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively.

Net revenues from online games were RMB9,430.2 million (US$1,391.0 million) for the second quarter of 2017, compared to RMB10,735.5 million and RMB6,438.3 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. Mobile games accounted for approximately 72.4% of net revenues from online games in the second quarter of 2017, compared to 73.3% and 61.3% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively.

Net revenues from advertising services were RMB595.6 million (US$87.9 million) for the second quarter of 2017, compared to RMB445.2 million and RMB531.1 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The top performing advertising verticals in the second quarter of 2017 were automobile, internet services and real estate.

Net revenues from e-mail, e-commerce and others were RMB3,350.3 million (US$494.2 million) for the second quarter of 2017, compared to RMB2,459.9 million and RMB1,983.4 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2017 was RMB6,736.9 million (US$993.7 million), compared to RMB7,483.6 million and RMB5,280.4 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively.

The year-over-year increase in online games gross profit was primarily driven by revenue contribution from mobile games such as Onmyoji and the mobile version of New Ghost. The quarter-over-quarter decrease in online games gross profit was primarily due to decreased revenue contribution from mobile games.

The year-over-year increase in advertising services gross profit was primarily due to NetEase's enhanced monetization efforts. The quarter-over-quarter increase in advertising services gross profit was primarily due to seasonality.

The year-over-year decrease in e-mail, e-commerce and others gross profit was primarily due to decreased revenue contribution from certain e-commerce businesses with relatively higher gross profit margins.

Gross Profit Margin

Gross profit margin for the online games business for the second quarter of 2017 was 63.1%, compared to 63.9% and 66.2% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The year-over-year decrease in gross profit margin was mainly due to increased revenue contribution from mobile games, which have relatively lower gross profit margins, as a percentage of NetEase's total online games net revenues.

Gross profit margin for the advertising services business for the second quarter of 2017 was 67.6%, compared to 57.3% and 65.5% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The year-over-year increase in gross profit margin was mainly due to NetEase's enhanced monetization efforts. The quarter-over-quarter increase in gross profit margin was mainly due to seasonality.

Gross profit margin for the e-mail, e-commerce and others businesses for the second quarter of 2017 was 11.3%, compared to 14.8% and 33.8% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes in gross profit margin were primarily attributable to changes in NetEase's e-commerce business mix.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2017 were RMB3,331.5 million (US$491.4 million), compared to RMB2,711.7 million and RMB2,232.5 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases in operating expenses were mainly due to higher staff-related costs resulting from an increase in headcount and average compensation, increased selling and marketing expenses mainly related to online games, and operating expenses related to NetEase's e-commerce businesses.

Income Taxes

The Company recorded a net income tax charge of RMB703.5 million (US$103.8 million) for the second quarter of 2017, compared to RMB943.0 million and RMB262.7 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2017 was 19.0%, compared to 19.0% and 8.6% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The year-over-year increase in the effective tax rate was mainly due to the fact that certain subsidiaries of the Company were recognized as Key Software Enterprises in the second quarter of 2016 and subject to a preferential tax rate of 10% for 2015, and the Company recognized related tax credits in the second quarter of 2016. The effective tax rate represents certain estimates by the Company as to the tax obligations and benefits applicable to it in each quarter.

Net Income After Tax

Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders for the second quarter of 2017 totaled RMB3.0 billion (US$438.4 million), compared to RMB3.9 billion and RMB2.7 billion for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders for the second quarter of 2017 totaled RMB3.5 billion (US$512.2 million), compared to RMB4.3 billion and RMB3.2 billion for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively.

During the second quarter of 2017, the Company had a net foreign exchange loss of RMB131.3 million (US$19.4 million), compared to a net foreign exchange loss of RMB48.5 million and a net foreign exchange gain of RMB77.3 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes in foreign exchange gains and losses were mainly due to unrealized exchange gains and losses arising from the Company's U.S. dollar-denominated bank deposits and short-term loan balances as the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the RMB fluctuated over the periods.

NetEase reported basic and diluted earnings per ADS of US$3.33 and US$3.31, respectively, for the second quarter of 2017. The Company reported basic and diluted earnings per ADS of US$4.40 and US$4.36, respectively, for the preceding quarter, and basic and diluted earnings per ADS of US$3.06 and US$3.04, respectively, for the second quarter of 2016. Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS were US$3.89 and US$3.86, respectively, for the second quarter of 2017, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS of US$4.86 and US$4.82, respectively, in the preceding quarter, and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS of US$3.62 and US$3.60, respectively, for the second quarter of 2016.

Quarterly Dividend

The board of directors has approved a dividend of US$0.83 per ADS for the second quarter of 2017, which is expected to be paid on September 1, 2017 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 25, 2017.

NetEase paid a dividend of US$1.08 per ADS for the first quarter of 2017 on June 2, 2017.

Under the Company's quarterly dividend policy announced on May 13, 2014, quarterly dividends will be set at an amount equivalent to approximately 25% of the Company's anticipated net income after tax in each fiscal quarter. The determination to make dividend distributions and the amount of such distributions in any particular quarter will be made at the discretion of the board of directors and will be based upon the Company's operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition and other relevant factors.

Other Information

As of June 30, 2017, the Company's total cash and cash equivalents, current and non-current time deposits and short-term investments balance totaled RMB41.2 billion (US$6.1 billion), compared to RMB36.9 billion as of December 31, 2016. Cash flow generated from operating activities was RMB2.3 billion (US$342.4 million) for the second quarter of 2017, compared to RMB4.0 billion and RMB3.3 billion for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2016, respectively.

Share Repurchase Program

On November 15, 2016, the Company announced that its board of directors approved a share repurchase program of up to US$1.0 billion of the Company's outstanding ADSs for a period not to exceed 12 months. As of June 30, 2017, the Company had repurchased approximately 366,000 ADSs for approximately US$100.3 million under this program.

** The United States dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release are presented solely for the convenience of the reader. Translations of amounts from RMB into United States dollars for the convenience of the reader were calculated at the noon buying rate of US$1.00 = RMB6.7793 on June 30, 2017 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at that rate on June 30, 2017, or at any other certain date. The percentages stated are calculated based on RMB.

Conference Call

NetEase's management team will host a teleconference call with simultaneous webcast at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, August 10, 2017). NetEase's management will be on the call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions.

Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-866-548-4713 (international: 1-323-794-2093), 10-15 minutes prior to the initiation of the call. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-203-1112 (international: 1-719-457-0820), and entering passcode 7183454#. The replay will be available through August 23, 2017.

This call will be webcast live and the replay will be available for 12 months. Both will be available on NetEase's Investor Relations website at http://ir.netease.com.

About NetEase, Inc.

NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading internet technology company in China. Dedicated to providing online services centered around content, community, communication and commerce, NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular PC-client and mobile games, advertising services, e-mail services and e-commerce platforms. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers, NetEase also operates some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that the online game market will not continue to grow or that NetEase will not be able to maintain its leading position in that market, which could occur if, for example, its new online games or expansion packs and other improvements to its existing games do not become as popular as management anticipates; the ability of NetEase to successfully expand its mobile internet offerings; the ability of NetEase to effectively market its games and other services and achieve a positive return on its marketing expenditures; the risk that Shanghai EaseNet will not be able to continue operating World of Warcraft(®), StarCraft(®) II, Hearthstone(®), Diablo(®) III: Reaper of Souls((TM)), Heroes of the Storm(®), Overwatch(®) or other games licensed by it for a period of time or permanently due to possible governmental actions or the risk that such games will not be popular with game players in China; the risk that changes in Chinese government regulation of the online game market and the market for NetEase's e-commerce businesses may limit future growth of NetEase's revenues or cause revenues to decline; competition in the online advertising business and the risk that investments by NetEase in its content and services may not increase the appeal of the NetEase websites among internet users or result in increased advertising revenues; the risk that NetEase may not be able to continuously develop new and creative online services, including its ability to maintain and enhance the popularity of its e-mail, mobile and e-commerce businesses and develop attractive mobile games; the risk that NetEase will not be able to control its expenses in future periods; competition in NetEase's existing and potential markets; governmental uncertainties (including possible changes in the effective tax rates applicable to NetEase and its subsidiaries and affiliates and the ability of NetEase to receive and maintain approvals of the preferential tax treatments and general competition and price pressures in the marketplace); the risk that fluctuations in the value of the Renminbi with respect to other currencies could adversely affect NetEase's business and financial results; and other risks outlined in NetEase's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NetEase does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under the applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

NetEase considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

NetEase defines non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders as net income attributable to the Company's shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses and certain impairment on investment. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders enables NetEase's management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses and certain impairment on investment, which are non-cash charges. NetEase believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company's current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose. NetEase also believes that the use of this non-GAAP financial measure facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders is that it does not reflect all items of expense that affect our operations. Share-based compensation expenses and certain impairment on investment have been and may continue to be incurred in our business and are not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures NetEase uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

NetEase compensates for these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. See "Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release. NetEase encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Contact for Media and Investors:

Juliet Yang
NetEase, Inc.
hzyangyy@corp.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378

Brandi Piacente
Investor Relations
brandi@corp.netease.com
Tel: (+1) 212-481-2050


    NETEASE, INC.

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    (RMB and USD in thousands)

                                                                                                                            December 31,            June 30,              June 30,

                                                                                                                                               2016                2017                   2017
                                                                                                                                               ----                ----                   ----

                                                                                                                                RMB                   RMB               USD (Note 1)

    Assets


    Current assets:

       Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                          5,439,499           3,012,500                444,367

       Time deposits                                                                                                                     19,361,098          25,347,548              3,738,962

       Restricted cash                                                                                                                    3,473,273           5,614,654                828,206

       Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                           4,251,297           3,403,854                502,095

       Prepayments and other current assets                                                                                               5,276,082           7,461,394              1,100,614

       Short-term investments                                                                                                            11,582,116          12,780,431              1,885,214

    Total current assets                                                                                                                 49,383,365          57,620,381              8,499,458
                                                                                                                                         ----------          ----------              ---------


    Non-current assets:

       Property, equipment and software, net                                                                                              2,419,510           2,981,909                439,855

       Land use right, net                                                                                                                  588,887             582,742                 85,959

       Deferred tax assets *                                                                                                                560,323             634,344                 93,571

       Time deposits                                                                                                                        550,000              50,000                  7,375

       Restricted cash                                                                                                                    2,060,000             650,200                 95,910

       Other long-term assets                                                                                                             2,469,775           2,683,377                395,820

    Total non-current assets                                                                                                              8,648,495           7,582,572              1,118,490
                                                                                                                                          ---------           ---------              ---------

    Total assets                                                                                                                         58,031,860          65,202,953              9,617,948
                                                                                                                                         ==========          ==========              =========


    Liabilities,  Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and
        Shareholders' Equity


    Current liabilities:

       Accounts payable                                                                                                                   1,396,187           1,898,547                280,051

       Salary and welfare payables                                                                                                        1,491,448           1,564,014                230,704

       Taxes payable                                                                                                                      1,722,501           1,548,092                228,356

       Short-term loans                                                                                                                   3,815,691           5,377,687                793,251

       Deferred revenue                                                                                                                   7,531,238           6,112,963                901,710

       Accrued liabilities and other payables                                                                                             3,219,419           3,688,146                544,030

    Total current liabilities                                                                                                            19,176,484          20,189,449              2,978,102
                                                                                                                                         ----------          ----------              ---------


    Long-term payable:

       Deferred tax liabilities *                                                                                                           392,235             281,181                 41,476

       Other long-term payable                                                                                                                  200                 200                     30

    Total liabilities                                                                                                                    19,568,919          20,470,830              3,019,608
                                                                                                                                         ----------          ----------              ---------


    Redeemable noncontrolling interests                                                                                                           -            504,241                 74,380


    Total NetEase, Inc.'s equity                                                                                                         38,191,081          43,538,025              6,422,201

    Noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                271,860             689,857                101,759

    Total shareholders' equity                                                                                                           38,462,941          44,227,882              6,523,960
                                                                                                                                         ----------          ----------              ---------


    Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and                                                                           58,031,860          65,202,953              9,617,948
        shareholders' equity



    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this press release.


    *In 2017, the Company adopted the guidance of ASU 2015-17 issued by FASB in November 2015, which requires
    entities to present deferred tax assets ("DTA") and deferred tax liabilities ("DTL") as non-current in the balance
    sheets.  Pursuant to the guidance, the Company retrospectively reclassified current DTA and current DTL to non-
    current assets and to non-current liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016.


    NETEASE, INC.

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

    (RMB and USD in thousands, except per share data)

                                                                            Quarter Ended
                                                                           -------------

                                                                       June 30,            March 31,             June 30,                June 30,

                                                                                      2016                  2017                  2017                      2017
                                                                                      ----                  ----                  ----                      ----

                                                                          RMB                  RMB                  RMB                USD (Note 1)


    Net revenues                                                                 8,952,823            13,640,546            13,376,048                 1,973,072


    Cost of revenues                                                           (3,672,473)          (6,156,929)          (6,639,158)                (979,328)
                                                                                ----------            ----------            ----------                  --------


    Gross profit                                                                 5,280,350             7,483,617             6,736,890                   993,744
                                                                                 ---------             ---------             ---------                   -------


    Selling and marketing expenses                                             (1,169,523)          (1,228,854)          (1,685,699)                (248,654)

    General and administrative expenses                                          (336,675)            (558,028)            (594,344)                 (87,670)

    Research and development expenses                                            (726,253)            (924,797)          (1,051,477)                (155,101)
                                                                                  --------              --------            ----------                  --------

    Total operating expenses                                                   (2,232,451)          (2,711,679)          (3,331,520)                (491,425)
                                                                                ----------            ----------            ----------                  --------


    Operating profit                                                             3,047,899             4,771,938             3,405,370                   502,319

    Other income:

    Investment (loss)/ income, net                                               (231,627)               43,284               105,053                    15,496

    Interest income, net                                                           117,858               149,828               162,078                    23,908

    Exchange gains/ (losses), net                                                   77,270              (48,525)            (131,305)                 (19,369)

    Other, net                                                                      35,425                37,687               156,703                    23,115
                                                                                    ------                ------               -------                    ------


    Net income before tax                                                        3,046,825             4,954,212             3,697,899                   545,469

    Income tax                                                                   (262,651)            (943,032)            (703,465)                (103,767)
                                                                                  --------              --------              --------                  --------


    Net income after tax                                                         2,784,174             4,011,180             2,994,434                   441,702

    Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests                           (63,566)             (88,414)             (22,323)                  (3,293)
        and redeemable noncontrolling interests

    Net income attributable to                                                   2,720,608             3,922,766             2,972,111                   438,409
       the Company's shareholders




    Basic earnings per share                                                          0.83                  1.19                  0.90                      0.13
                                                                                      ====                  ====                  ====                      ====

    Basic earnings per ADS                                                           20.75                 29.83                 22.55                      3.33
                                                                                     =====                 =====                 =====                      ====

    Diluted earnings per share                                                        0.82                  1.18                  0.90                      0.13
                                                                                      ====                  ====                  ====                      ====

    Diluted earnings per ADS                                                         20.62                 29.55                 22.41                      3.31
                                                                                     =====                 =====                 =====                      ====


    Weighted average number of                                                   3,277,884             3,288,105             3,294,950                 3,294,950
       ordinary shares outstanding, basic


    Weighted average number of                                                     131,115               131,524               131,798                   131,798
       ADS outstanding, basic


    Weighted average number of                                                   3,298,971             3,318,547             3,315,410                 3,315,410
       ordinary shares outstanding, diluted


    Weighted average number of                                                     131,959               132,742               132,616                   132,616
       ADS outstanding, diluted



    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this press release.


    NETEASE, INC.

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    (RMB and USD in thousands)

                                                                          Quarter Ended
                                                                          -------------

                                                                       June 30,           March 31,            June 30,               June 30,

                                                                                     2016                 2017                 2017                      2017
                                                                                     ----                 ----                 ----                      ----

                                                                         RMB                 RMB                 RMB                USD (Note 1)

    Cash flows from operating activities:

         Net income                                                             2,784,174            4,011,180            2,994,434                   441,702

         Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
             cash provided by operating activities:

         Depreciation and amortization                                             76,809              146,144              170,571                    25,161

         Impairment loss for investments                                          266,659               22,200                4,000                       590

         Share-based compensation cost                                            233,277              413,420              500,082                    73,767

        Allowance for provision for doubtful debts                                  2,645                3,188               10,940                     1,614

         Losses/ (gains) on disposal of property,                                   1,638                (316)                 444                        65
             equipment and software

         Unrealized exchange (gains)/ losses                                     (95,078)              42,125              121,586                    17,935

         Gain on disposal of long-term investments                                      -                   -             (9,595)                  (1,415)

         Deferred income taxes                                                     49,846            (279,046)             105,717                    15,594

         Net equity share of loss from associated companies                        30,318               27,074                8,187                     1,208

         Fair value changes of short-term investments                            (70,058)            (89,505)           (105,746)                 (15,598)

         Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

             Accounts receivable                                                 (76,623)             564,743              266,928                    39,374

             Prepayments and other current assets                               (566,484)         (1,302,870)           (913,656)                (134,771)

             Accounts payable                                                   (184,894)             170,289              334,678                    49,368

             Salary and welfare payables                                          133,655            (160,858)             233,427                    34,432

             Taxes payable                                                      (157,372)             779,410            (952,134)                (140,447)

             Deferred revenue                                                     351,833            (573,805)           (844,471)                (124,566)

             Accrued liabilities and other payables                               506,469              257,788              395,975                    58,408

                 Net cash provided by operating activities                      3,286,814            4,031,161            2,321,367                   342,421
                                                                                ---------            ---------            ---------                   -------


    Cash flows from investing activities:

         Purchase of property, equipment and software                           (262,090)           (325,438)           (433,021)                 (63,874)

         Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and software                       903                  852                1,921                       283

         Purchase of other intangible assets                                            -                   -                (25)                      (4)

         Purchase of land use right                                                  (60)                   -                   -                        -

         Net change in short-term investments                                   1,146,451            1,839,344          (1,558,339)                (229,867)
             with terms of three months or less

         Purchase of short-term investments                                   (5,395,000)         (4,465,000)         (4,926,000)                (726,624)

         Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments                     2,392,993            3,229,235            4,877,695                   719,498

         Proceeds from disposal of long-term investments                                -                   -               9,983                     1,473

         Transfer to restricted cash                                            (364,046)            (13,822)           (717,855)                (105,889)

         Placement/rollover of matured time deposits                          (3,638,198)         (8,856,849)         (3,859,217)                (569,265)

         Proceeds from maturities of time deposits                              2,936,840            3,109,265            3,875,136                   571,613

         Net change in other assets                                             (135,589)           (134,573)           (301,311)                 (44,447)

                 Net cash used in investing activities                        (3,317,796)         (5,616,986)         (3,031,033)                (447,103)
                                                                               ----------           ----------           ----------                  --------


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this press release.


    NETEASE, INC.

    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

    (RMB and USD in thousands)

                                                                             Quarter Ended
                                                                             -------------

                                                                           June 30,           March 31,             June 30,                 June 30,

                                                                                         2016                  2017                   2017                       2017
                                                                                         ----                  ----                   ----                       ----

                                                                             RMB                 RMB                   RMB                 USD (Note 1)


    Cash flows from financing activities:

         Proceeds of short-term bank loans                                          2,261,420            12,137,004             14,433,788                  2,129,097

         Payment of short-term bank loans                                         (2,261,420)         (11,447,074)          (13,450,327)               (1,984,029)

         Capital contribution from noncontrolling interests and redeemable                  -              500,000                311,500                     45,949
             noncontrolling interests shareholders

         Repurchase of shares                                                       (732,130)            (163,279)             (527,821)                  (77,858)

         Dividends paid to shareholders                                             (617,059)            (917,088)             (980,513)                 (144,633)

                 Net cash (used in)/ provided by financing activities             (1,349,189)              109,563              (213,373)                  (31,474)
                                                                                   ----------               -------               --------                    -------


                 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

                     held in foreign currencies                                        52,798               (3,986)              (23,712)                   (3,498)

                  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                       (1,327,373)          (1,480,248)             (946,751)                 (139,654)

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period                              6,584,533             5,439,499              3,959,251                    584,021

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period                                    5,257,160             3,959,251              3,012,500                    444,367
                                                                                    =========             =========              =========                    =======


    Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

         Cash paid for income tax, net                                                166,922             1,003,426                735,718                    108,524

    Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing

         and financing activities:

         Fixed asset purchases financed by                                            172,059               282,753                259,657                     38,301
             accounts payable and accrued liabilities


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this press release.


    NETEASE, INC.

    UNAUDITED SEGMENT INFORMATION

    (RMB and USD in thousands, except percentages)


                                                                            Quarter Ended
                                                                            -------------

                                                                       June 30,             March 31,              June 30,                  June 30,

                                                                                       2016                   2017                   2017                      2017
                                                                                       ----                   ----                   ----                      ----

                                                                          RMB                  RMB                   RMB                  USD (Note 1)

    Net revenues:

    Online game services                                                          6,438,279             10,735,463              9,430,175                 1,391,025

    Advertising services                                                            531,116                445,187                595,593                    87,855

    E-mail, e-commerce and others                                                 1,983,428              2,459,896              3,350,280                   494,192

    Total net revenues                                                            8,952,823             13,640,546             13,376,048                 1,973,072
                                                                                  ---------             ----------             ----------                 ---------


    Cost of revenues:

    Online game services                                                        (2,176,988)           (3,871,955)           (3,475,188)                (512,618)

    Advertising services                                                          (183,305)             (190,241)             (192,955)                 (28,462)

    E-mail, e-commerce and others                                               (1,312,180)           (2,094,733)           (2,971,015)                (438,248)

    Total cost of revenues                                                      (3,672,473)           (6,156,929)           (6,639,158)                (979,328)
                                                                                 ----------             ----------             ----------                  --------


    Gross profit:

    Online game services                                                          4,261,291              6,863,508              5,954,987                   878,407

    Advertising services                                                            347,811                254,946                402,638                    59,393

    E-mail, e-commerce and others                                                   671,248                365,163                379,265                    55,944

    Total gross profit                                                            5,280,350              7,483,617              6,736,890                   993,744
                                                                                  =========              =========              =========                   =======


    Gross profit margin:

    Online game services                                                              66.2%                 63.9%                 63.1%                    63.1%

    Advertising services                                                              65.5%                 57.3%                 67.6%                    67.6%

    E-mail, e-commerce and others                                                     33.8%                 14.8%                 11.3%                    11.3%


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this press release.

NETEASE, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate
of USD1.00 = RMB6.7793 on the last trading day of June 2017 (June 30, 2017) as set forth in the
H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

Note 2: Share-based compensation cost reported in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated
statements of comprehensive income is set out as follows in RMB and USD (in thousands):


                                                                         Quarter Ended
                                                                         -------------

                                                                       June 30,         March 31,         June 30,           June 30,

                                                                                   2016              2017             2017                2017
                                                                                   ----              ----             ----                ----

                                                                         RMB               RMB              RMB            USD (Note 1)

    Share-based compensation cost included in:

    Cost of revenue                                                             105,421           170,229          198,732              29,315

    Operating expenses

    - Selling and marketing expenses                                             13,229            19,609           22,899               3,378

    - General and administrative expenses                                        54,645           120,958          147,515              21,760

    - Research and development expenses                                          59,982           102,624          130,936              19,314


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this press release.


    NETEASE, INC.

    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

    (RMB and USD in thousands, except per share data)


                                                                          Quarter Ended
                                                                          -------------

                                                                       June 30,          March 31,           June 30,              June 30,

                                                                                    2016                2017               2017                 2017
                                                                                    ----                ----               ----                 ----

                                                                         RMB                RMB                RMB              USD (Note 1)

    Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders                      2,720,608           3,922,766          2,972,111              438,409

    Add: Share-based compensation                                                233,277             413,420            500,082               73,767

             Impairment on investment                                            266,659                   -                 -                   -

    Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's                          3,220,544           4,336,186          3,472,193              512,176
    shareholders



    Non-GAAP basic earnings per share                                               0.98                1.32               1.05                 0.16
                                                                                    ====                ====               ====                 ====

    Non-GAAP basic earnings per ADS                                                24.56               32.97              26.34                 3.89
                                                                                   =====               =====              =====                 ====

    Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share                                             0.98                1.31               1.05                 0.15
                                                                                    ====                ====               ====                 ====

    Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS                                              24.41               32.67              26.18                 3.86
                                                                                   =====               =====              =====                 ====


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this press release.

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