Giant Interactive's Management Discusses 4Q2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results of Giant to be materially different from the historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include but are not limited to the risks discussed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 20-F filed on June 17, 2011. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and Giant undertakes no obligation to revise or update this information to reflect events or circumstances the date hereof.
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Rich Chiang
Hi, everyone. Sorry about that.Continuing from where I left off, all forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and Giant undertakes no obligation to revise or update this information to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. In addition, please note that references in the presentation to dollars refer to US dollars.Now, I would like to turn the call over to our CFO, Jazy Zhang. Jazy?Jazy ZhangThank you, Rich. Good morning and good evening everyone. First, I would like to read the prepared remarks from our President, Ms. Wei Liu, and then I will walk you through our financial highlights and update you on our game development efforts.We concluded 2011 with solid fourth-quarter results and delivered another year of consistent growth from both the financial and operational perspective. Our progress throughout 2011 was made possible by our long-term strategy of focusing on developing games with passion and creativity, games that are of the highest quality and games that are fun to play and that engage and broaden paying user base.Select the service that is right for you!
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