Shanda Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Unaudited Results

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Shanda Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Unaudited Results

- Fourth Quarter 2009 Net Revenues Increased 9% QoQ to US$221.6 Million, Non-GAAP Operating Income Increased 3% QoQ to US$89.6 Million, Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per ADS US$0.88 - Full Year 2009 Net Revenues Increased 47% YoY to US$767.5 Million, Non-GAAP Operating Income Increased 47% YoY to US$323.4 Million, Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per ADS US$3.72

SHANGHAI, Feb. 28 -- Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:SNDA), or Shanda, a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

  Fourth Quarter 2009 Highlights(1)
  --  Consolidated net revenues increased 49% year-over-year and 9%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB1,513.5 million (US$221.6 million).
  --  Shanda Games' revenues increased 39% year-over-year and 5%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB1,336.2 million (US$195.7 million).
  --  Shanda Online's revenues increased 33% year-over-year and 4%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB295.0 million (US$43.2 million).
  --  Other revenues increased 162% year-over-year and 52%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB201.7 million (US$29.5 million).
  --  Non-GAAP(2) operating income increased 43% year-over-year and 3%
      quarter-over-quarter to RMB612.2 million (US$89.6 million).
  --  Non-GAAP(2) net income attributable to ordinary shareholders increased
      24% year-over-year and decreased 19% quarter-over-quarter to RMB422.0
      million (US$61.8 million). Non-GAAP earnings per diluted ADS were
      RMB6.06 (US$0.88), compared with RMB4.90 in the fourth quarter of 2008
      and RMB7.40 in the third quarter of 2009.

  Full Year 2009 Highlights(1)
  --  Consolidated net revenues were RMB5,240.8 million (US$767.5 million),
      representing an increase of 47% from 2008.
  --  Shanda Games' revenues increased 42% year-over-year to RMB4,806.7
      million (US$704.0 million).
  --  Shanda Online's revenues were RMB1,066.2 million (US$156.1 million),
      representing an increase of 36% from 2008.
  --  Other revenues were RMB524.5 million (US$76.8 million), representing
      an increase of 96% from 2008.
  --  Non-GAAP(2) operating income was RMB2,208.3 million (US$323.4
      million), representing an increase of 47% from 2008.
  --  Non-GAAP(2) net income was RMB1,761.5 million (US$257.9 million),
      representing an increase of 37% from 2008. Non-GAAP earnings per
      diluted ADS were RMB25.34 (US$3.72), compared with RMB17.76 per
      diluted ADS in 2008.

(1) The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into U.S. dollars in this release is based on RMB6.8282 to US$1.00 as published by the People's Bank of China on December 31, 2009. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.

(2) Explanation of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures and related reconciliations to GAAP financial measures are included in the accompanying "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

"Shanda closed the year 2009 with another quarter of solid progress," said Tianqiao Chen, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Shanda. "With the goal of becoming a leading global entertainment media enterprise, Shanda will continue to step up efforts to develop new technologies as well as explore innovative business models to transform the cultural landscape."

Conference Call and Webcast Notice

Shanda will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2010 Beijing/Hong Kong time (9:00 p.m. on February 28, 2010 Eastern Standard Time), to present an overview of the Company's financial performance and business operations. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's corporate website at http://www.snda.com/.

Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results(1)

Net Revenues. In the fourth quarter of 2009, Shanda reported net revenues of RMB1,513.5 million (US$221.6 million), representing an increase of 49% from RMB1,015.2 million year-over-year and 9% from RMB1,382.9 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Games' revenues, including MMORPGs and advanced casual games, were RMB1,336.2 million (US$195.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009, representing an increase of 39% from RMB958.4 million year-over-year and 5% from RMB1,272.0 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Online's revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 33% year-over-year and 4% quarter-over-quarter to RMB295.0 million (US$43.2 million).

Other revenues including Hurray!, literature, chess and board game platform, e-sports platform and other businesses in the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 162% year-over-year and 52% quarter-over-quarter to RMB201.7 million (US$29.5 million). The quarter-over-quarter difference was primarily due to the full consolidation of Hurray!'s financials in the fourth quarter of 2009. Revenue contribution from Hurray! amounted to RMB42.1 million (US$6.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Gross Profit. Consolidated gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB1,075.2 million (US$157.5 million), representing a 47% increase from RMB731.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 9% increase from RMB983.4 million in the third quarter of 2009. Gross margin was 71.0% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 72.1% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 71.1% in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Games gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB801.9 million (US$117.4 million), representing a 40% increase from RMB574.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 6% increase from RMB754.0 million in the third quarter of 2009. Shanda Games gross margin was 60.0% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 60.0% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 59.3% in the third quarter of 2009.

Shanda Online gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB248.8 million (US$36.4 million), representing a 43% increase from RMB174.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 8% increase from RMB230.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. Shanda Online gross margin was 84.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 78.8% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 81.3% in the third quarter of 2009.

Other businesses gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB76.4 million (US$11.2 million), representing a 207% increase from RMB25.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 36% increase from RMB56.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. Other business gross margin was 37.9% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 32.4% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 42.3% in the third quarter of 2009.

Operating Income. Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB559.5 million (US$81.9 million), an increase of 35% from RMB413.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and an increase of 10% from RMB510.7 million in the third quarter of 2009. Operating margin was 37.0% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 40.7% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 36.9% in the third quarter of 2009.

Non-GAAP(2) Operating Income.  Non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB612.2 million (US$89.6 million), an increase of 43% from RMB427.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and an increase of 3% from RMB595.0 million in the third quarter of 2009. Non-GAAP operating margin was 40.4% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 42.1% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and 43.0% in the third quarter of 2009.

Share-based compensation was RMB52.7 million (US$7.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with RMB14.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB84.3 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB148.9 million (US$21.8 million), as compared with income tax expenses of RMB93.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB131.2 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB369.3 million (US$54.1 million), an increase of 13% from RMB326.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a decrease of 15% from RMB435.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. Earnings per diluted ADS in the fourth quarter of 2009 were RMB5.30 (US$0.78), compared with RMB4.70 in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB6.18 in the third quarter of 2009. The quarter-over-quarter difference was primarily due to the difference in net income attributable to non-controlling interests between the fourth quarter in 2009 and the third quarter in 2009. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to RMB102.3 million (US$15.0 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with RMB1.8 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Non-GAAP(2) Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was RMB422.0 million (US$61.8 million), an increase of 24% from RMB340.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a decrease of 19% from RMB519.6 million in the third quarter of 2009. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted ADS in the fourth quarter of 2009 were RMB6.06 (US$0.88), compared with RMB4.90 in the fourth quarter of 2008 and RMB7.40 in the third quarter of 2009.

Full Year 2009 Financial Results(1)

Net Revenues. Net revenues for the full year 2009 were RMB5,240.8 million (US$767.5 million), representing an increase of 47% from RMB3,569.1 million in 2008.

Shanda Games' revenues, including MMORPGs and advanced casual games, were RMB4,806.7 million (US$704.0 million) for the full year 2009, representing an increase of 42% from RMB3,376.8 million in 2008.

Shanda Online's revenues for the full year 2009 were RMB1,066.2 million (US$156.1 million), representing an increase of 36% from RMB784.2 million in 2008.

Other revenues including Hurray!, literature, chess and board game platform, e-sports platform and other businesses for the full year 2009 were RMB524.5 million (US$76.8 million), representing an increase of 96% from RMB268.1 million in 2008.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 47% year-over-year to RMB3,758.6 million (US$550.5 million).  Gross margin was slightly up from 71.4% in 2008 to 71.7% in 2009.

Shanda Games gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 52% year-over-year to RMB2,873.2 million (US$420.8 million). Shanda Games gross margin was up from 55.9% in 2008 to 59.8% in 2009.

Shanda Online gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 31% year-over-year to RMB863.0 million (US$126.4 million). Shanda Online gross margin was down from 83.9% in 2008 to 80.9% in 2009.

Other businesses gross profit for the full year 2009 increased 138% year-over-year to RMB228.6 million (US$33.5 million). Other businesses gross margin was up from 35.9% in 2008 to 43.6% in 2009.

Operating Income. Operating income for the full year 2009 increased 41% year-over-year to RMB2,039.4 million (US$298.7 million). Operating margin was 38.9% in 2009, compared with operating margin of 40.4% in 2008.

Non-GAAP(2) Operating Income. Non-GAAP operating income for the full year 2009 increased 47% year-over-year to RMB2,208.3 million (US$323.4 million). Non-GAAP operating margin was 42.1% in 2009, compared with operating margin of 42.0% in 2008.

Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. For the full year 2009, net income was RMB1,592.6 million (US$233.2 million), an increase of 30% from RMB1,228.7 million in the full year 2008. Earnings per diluted ADS were RMB22.90 (US$3.36) for the full year 2009, compared with RMB16.98 per diluted ADS for the full year 2008.

Non-GAAP(2) Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders. Non-GAAP net income for the full year 2009 was RMB1,761.5 million (US$257.9 million), an increase of 37% from RMB1,284.7 million in the full year 2008. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted ADS were RMB25.34 (US$3.72) for the full year 2009, compared with RMB17.76 per diluted ADS for the full year 2008.

Recent Business Highlights

On December 4, 2009. Shanda Online announced a strategic cooperation with Beijing online Kylin Network Information Science and Technology Co., Ltd., regarding "Genghis Khan - Treasure Hunter", an expansion pack for Kylin's popular online historical war game "Genghis Khan".

On December 30, 2009, Shanda announced that it has been honoured as one of the Top Ten Copyright Owners/Operators by the Copyright Protection Centre of China (CPCC) for 2009.

On January 11, 2010, Shanda Online announced the appointment of Mr. Xu Chaojun as its Chief Operating Officer.

On January 22, 2010, Shanda announced that Mr. Qunzhao Tan has resigned as the president of the Company and Mr. Tianqiao Chen, the chairman of the board and chief executive officer, will assume Mr. Tan's responsibilities as president of the Company.

*Please visit Shanda's website (http://www.snda.com/) for details about these and other announcements.

Note to the Financial Information

The unaudited financial information disclosed above is preliminary.  The audit of the financial statements and related notes to be included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009 is still in progress.  Adjustments to these preliminary financial statements may be identified during the audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.

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 includes non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted earning per ADS, each of which is adjusted to exclude share-based compensation. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company's current financial performance and future prospects, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company's core operating results. 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. For a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, please see the financial statements included with this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this announcement that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding the continuous growth of the Company, the success of any acquisitions or investments by the Company or any subsidiaries, the introduction of expansion packs to existing titles, the introduction and timing of new MMORPG game titles and the introduction of new casual game titles, represent only the Company's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections and are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Important risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from expectations include but are not limited to the risk that there are delays in the localization and/or development of the MMORPGs and casual games Shanda Games intends to release in 2010, the risk that such MMORPGs and casual games are not well received by users in China, the risk that the games fail to be commercialized or the commercialized results fail to meet the expectations of end users, the risk that the Company fails to deliver continuous growth in 2010, and the risks set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:SNDA) ("Shanda") is a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, offering a broad array of online entertainment content on an integrated service platform to a large and diverse user base. Shanda offers its high quality entertainment content through its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Shanda Games, Shanda Literature, Hurray!, and various other online community and business units. The broad variety of content ranges from massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and advanced casual games, to chess and board games, e-sports, literature, film, television, mobile ringtones and music, etc. By providing a centralized platform through which Shanda can deliver its own content as well as third-party content, Shanda allows its users to interact with thousands of other users while enjoying some of the best entertainment content available in China today. Shanda: "Interaction enriches your life". For more information about Shanda, please visit http://www.snda.com/.

  Contact
  Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
  Elyse Liao, IR Manager
  Phone: +86-21-5050-4747 (Shanghai)
  Email: IR@snda.com

  Christensen Investor Relations
  China:
  Paul Collins
  Phone: +86 21 6468 0334
  Email: pcollins@christensenir.com
  United States:,
  Mike Houston: +1-212-618-1978
  Email: mhouston@christensenir.com

             SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                            (in millions)

                         As of December 31,
                               2008           As of December
                          (As adjusted)(1)       31, 2009
                          ----------------    --------------

                                     RMB      RMB       US$
                                     ---      ---       ---
  ASSETS
  Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents      3,397.8 10,959.3  1,605.0
    Restricted cash                      -     54.5      8.0
    Short-term investments           853.3  2,046.8    299.8
    Marketable securities             36.7     20.8      3.0
    Accounts receivable               35.8    115.7     16.9
    Inventories                        3.2     46.8      6.9
    Due from related parties             -      0.4      0.1
    Deferred licensing fees and
     related costs                    54.1     56.3      8.2
    Prepayments and other
     current assets                  190.3    218.9     32.1
  Deferred tax assets                 89.3    118.2     17.3
                                      ----    -----     ----
  Total current assets             4,660.5 13,637.7  1,997.3
                                   ------- --------  -------

  Investment in equity
   investees                          61.2     62.3      9.1
  Property, equipment and
   software                          312.4    481.4     70.5
  Intangible assets                  476.3    881.3    129.1
  Goodwill                           590.3    665.7     97.5
  Long-term deposits                  50.4     64.8      9.5
  Long-term prepayments              146.0    206.5     30.2
  Long-term assets                   136.0    142.9     20.9
  Non-current deferred tax
   assets                             34.7     16.3      2.4
                                      ----     ----      ---
  Total assets                     6,467.8 16,158.9  2,366.5
                                   ======= ========  =======

  LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                  54.5    104.9     15.4
    Licensing fees payable           203.2    224.5     32.9
    Taxes payable                    112.5    205.5     30.1
    Deferred revenue                 513.8    452.3     66.2
    Due to related parties             3.0      6.2      0.9
    Short term loan                      -     15.0      2.2
    Other payables and accruals      349.9    787.5    115.3
    Deferred tax liabilities          67.8    107.8     15.8
                                      ----    -----     ----
  Total current liabilities        1,304.7  1,903.7    278.8
                                   -------  -------    -----

  Non-current deferred tax
   liabilities                        31.5     64.5      9.4
  Non-current income tax
   liabilities                         9.4      9.5      1.4
  Long-term liabilities            1,000.7  1,030.4    150.9
  Non-current deferred revenue         1.7      3.5      0.5
                                       ---      ---      ---
  Total liabilities                2,348.0  3,011.6    441.0
                                   -------  -------    -----

  Equity
    Ordinary shares                   11.4     11.3      1.7
    Additional paid-in capital     1,931.7  8,345.5  1,222.2
    Statutory reserves               183.8    196.3     28.8
    Accumulated other
     comprehensive loss             -134.0    -89.2    -13.1
    Retained earnings              1,838.1  3,082.1    451.4
                                   -------  -------    -----
  Total Shanda shareholder'
   equity                          3,831.0 11,546.0  1,691.0
  Non-controlling interests          288.8  1,601.3    234.5
                                     -----  -------    -----
  Total equity                     4,119.8 13,147.3  1,925.5
                                   ------- --------  -------
  Total liabilities and equity     6,467.8 16,158.9  2,366.5
                                   ======= ========  =======

  (1) Reflects retrospective application of ASC 810 (formerly referred to
      as SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial
      Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51.") and ASC 470 (formerly referred
      to as FSP APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that
      May be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
      Settlement).")

                   SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
           (in millions, except for share and per share data)

                                   For the three months period ended,
                             ---------------------------------------------
                             December 31, 
                                 2008      September   
                                 (As           30,          December 31,
                             adjusted)(1)     2009              2009
                             ------------     ----         ---------------
                                  RMB          RMB         RMB         US$
                                  ---          ---         ---         ---
  Net revenues
    Shanda Games                  958.4     1,272.0     1,336.2       195.7
    Shanda Online                 221.4       283.3       295.0        43.2
    Others                         76.9       133.0       201.7        29.5
    Elimination                  -241.5      -305.4      -319.4       -46.8
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----
  Total                         1,015.2     1,382.9     1,513.5       221.6
                                -------     -------     -------       -----

  Cost of services
    Shanda Games                 -383.8      -518.0      -534.3       -78.3
    Shanda Online                 -46.9       -53.0       -46.2        -6.8
    Others                        -51.9       -76.7      -125.3       -18.3
    Elimination                   199.1       248.2       267.5        39.3
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  Total                          -283.5      -399.5      -438.3       -64.1
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----

  Gross profit
    Shanda Games                  574.6       754.0       801.9       117.4
    Shanda Online                 174.5       230.3       248.8        36.4
    Others                         25.0        56.3        76.4        11.2
    Elimination                   -42.4       -57.2       -51.9        -7.5
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  Total Overall gross profit
   margin                         731.7       983.4     1,075.2       157.5
                                  -----       -----     -------       -----

  Operating expenses:
    Product development           -77.2       -99.6      -128.7       -18.8
    Sales and marketing           -92.6      -146.9      -148.0       -21.7
    General and administrative   -148.8      -226.2      -239.0       -35.1
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----
  Total operating expenses       -318.6      -472.7      -515.7       -75.6
                                 ------      ------      ------       -----

  Income from operations          413.1       510.7       559.5        81.9

  Interest income, net/
   (expense)                      -12.2       -13.1        -3.9        -0.6
  Other income, net                21.6        84.8        86.4        12.6
                                   ----        ----        ----        ----
  Income before income tax
   expenses, Equity in
   earning(loss) of affiliates    422.5       582.4       642.0        93.9

  Income tax expense              -93.0      -131.2      -148.9       -21.8
  Equity in earning(loss) of
   affiliates                       0.4       -14.1       -21.5        -3.0
                                    ---       -----       -----        ----
  Net income                      329.9       437.1       471.6        69.1
  Less: Net income
   attributable to non-
   controlling interests           -3.4        -1.8      -102.3       -15.0
                                   ----        ----      ------       -----
  Net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders       326.5       435.3       369.3        54.1
                                  =====       =====       =====        ====

  Earnings per share:
  Basic                            2.37        3.25        2.75        0.40
  Diluted                          2.35        3.09        2.65        0.39
  Earnings per ADS:
  Basic                            4.74        6.50        5.50        0.80
  Diluted                          4.70        6.18        5.30        0.78
  Weighted average ordinary
   shares outstanding:
  Basic                     137,563,925 133,858,259 134,165,079 134,165,079
  Diluted                   139,055,080 139,074,649 138,875,081 138,875,081
  Weighted average ADS
   outstanding:
  Basic                      68,781,963  66,929,130  67,082,540  67,082,540
  Diluted                    69,527,540  69,537,325  69,437,541  69,437,541

  Reconciliation from
   Non-GAAP measures to
   GAAP measures:
  Non-GAAP operating income       427.3       595.0       612.2        89.6
  Share-based compensation cost   -14.2       -84.3       -52.7        -7.7
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  GAAP operating income           413.1       510.7       559.5        81.9
                                  =====       =====       =====        ====

  Non-GAAP net income
   attributable to ordinary
   shareholders                   340.7       519.6       422.0        61.8
  Share-based compensation cost   -14.2       -84.3       -52.7        -7.7
                                  -----       -----       -----        ----
  GAAP net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders       326.5       435.3       369.3        54.1
                                  =====       =====       =====        ====

  Non-GAAP diluted earnings
   per ADS                         4.90        7.40        6.06        0.88
  Share-based compensation
   cost per ADS                   -0.20       -1.22       -0.76       -0.10
                                  -----       -----       -----       -----
  GAAP diluted earnings per ADS    4.70        6.18        5.30        0.78
                                   ====        ====        ====        ====

  (1) Reflects retrospective application of ASC 810 (formerly referred to as
      SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial
      Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51.") and ASC 470 (formerly referred
      to as FSP APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that
      May be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
      Settlement).")

                 SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
       UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
            (in millions, except for share and per share data)

                                             For the year ended,
                                     ---------------------------------
                                     December 31,                 
                                      2008 (As
                                      adjusted)         December 31,
                                       (1),(2)             2009
                                      ---------       ----------------
                                          RMB         RMB          US$
                                          ---         ---          ---
  Net revenues
    Shanda Games                        3,376.8     4,806.7       704.0
    Shanda Online                         784.2     1,066.2       156.1
    Others                                268.1       524.5        76.8
    Elimination                          -860.0    -1,156.6      -169.4
                                         ------    --------      ------
  Total net revenues                    3,569.1     5,240.8       767.5
                                        -------     -------       -----

  Cost of services
    Shanda Games                       -1,489.4    -1,933.5      -283.2
    Shanda Online                        -126.0      -203.2       -29.7
    Others                               -171.9      -295.9       -43.3
    Elimination                           766.8       950.4       139.2
                                          -----       -----       -----
   Total cost of services              -1,020.5    -1,482.2      -217.0
                                       --------    --------      ------

  Gross profit
    Shanda Games                        1,887.4     2,873.2       420.8
    Shanda Online                         658.2       863.0       126.4
    Others                                 96.2       228.6        33.5
    Elimination                           -93.2      -206.2       -30.2
                                          -----      ------       -----
  Total overall gross profit margin     2,548.6     3,758.6       550.5
                                        -------     -------       -----

  Operating expenses:
    Product development                  -274.6      -417.3       -61.2
    Sales and marketing                  -318.0      -517.1       -75.7
    General and administrative           -513.7      -784.8      -114.9
                                         ------      ------      ------
  Total operating expenses             -1,106.3    -1,719.2      -251.8
                                       --------    --------      ------

  Income from operations                1,442.3     2,039.4       298.7

  Interest income, net/(expense)           42.6       -43.0        -6.4
  Other income, net                        44.8       246.2        36.0
                                           ----       -----        ----
  Income before income tax
   expenses, equity in
   loss of affiliates                   1,529.7     2,242.6       328.3

  Income tax expense                     -276.5      -485.8       -71.1
  Equity in loss of affiliates             -0.3       -50.5        -7.3
                                           ----       -----        ----
  Net income                            1,252.9     1,706.3       249.9
  Less: Net income
   attributable to non-
   controlling interests                  -24.2      -113.7       -16.7
                                          -----      ------       -----
  Net income attributable to
   ordinary shareholders                1,228.7     1,592.6       233.2
                                        =======     =======       =====

  Earnings per share:
  Basic                                    8.59       11.86        1.74
  Diluted                                  8.49       11.45        1.68
  Earnings per ADS:
  Basic                                   17.18       23.72        3.48
  Diluted                                 16.98       22.90        3.36
  Weighted average ordinary shares
   outstanding:
  Basic                             142,991,542 134,265,829 134,265,829
  Diluted                           144,674,902 138,503,917 138,503,917
  Weighted average ADS outstanding:
  Basic                              71,495,771  67,132,915  67,132,915
  Diluted                            72,337,451  69,251,959  69,251,959

  Reconciliation from Non-GAAP
   measures to GAAP measures:
  Non-GAAP operating income             1,498.3     2,208.3       323.4
  Share-based compensation cost           -56.0      -168.9       -24.7
                                          -----      ------       -----
  GAAP operating income                 1,442.3     2,039.4       298.7
                                        =======     =======       =====

  Non-GAAP net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders             1,284.7     1,761.5       257.9
  Share-based compensation cost           -56.0      -168.9       -24.7
                                          -----      ------       -----
  GAAP net income attributable
   to ordinary shareholders             1,228.7     1,592.6       233.2
                                        =======     =======       =====

  Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS       17.76       25.34        3.72
  Share-based compensation cost per ADS   -0.78       -2.44       -0.36
                                          -----       -----       -----
  GAAP diluted earnings per ADS           16.98       22.90        3.36
                                          =====       =====        ====

  (1) Reflects retrospective application of ASC 810 (formerly referred to
      as SFAS 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial
      Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51.") and ASC 470 (formerly referred
      to as FSP APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that
      May be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
      Settlement).")

  (2) Segment information, in 2008, we commenced a reorganization to provide
      each of our businesses with a sharper focus on its respective business
      operation, strategies and competitive challenges (the
      "Reorganization").  On June 27, 2008, our board of directors approved
      a master separation agreement, effective as of July 1, 2008 pursuant
      to which we transferred substantially all of our assets and
      liabilities related to the MMORPG and advanced casual game business to
      a newly-established legal entity (the "Separation").

      The segment information provided above has been prepared as if each
      reporting segment's current corporate structure which separates our
      business into (i) the development, sourcing and management of
      intellectual property rights relating to MMORPGs and advanced casual
      games and (ii) the operation of our service platform that provides
      distribution, payment, customer services and other e-commerce service
      for online entertainment content, had been in existence throughout the
      periods presented and as if the Reorganization had occurred as of the
      earliest period presented.  Accordingly, for the period from January
      1, 2008 to June 30, 2008, the information was prepared by combining
      the revenues and cost of revenues that were directly applicable to
      each reporting segment, and for the period from October 1, 2008 to
      December 31, 2008, the information set forth above consists of the
      revenue and gross profit of each segment, including with respect to
      Shanda Games as a standalone entity subsequently to the Separation.

Source: Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
   

CONTACT:  Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd., Elyse Liao, IR Manager,
+86-21-5050-4747 (Shanghai), IR@snda.com; or Christensen Investor Relations,
China: Paul Collins, +86 21 6468 0334, pcollins@christensenir.com, or United
States: Mike Houston, +1-212-618-1978, mhouston@christensenir.com

Web Site:  http://www.snda.com/

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