Renren Announces New $100 Million Share Repurchase Plan

BEIJING, June 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) ("Renren" or the "Company"), a leading real name social networking internet platform in China, today announced that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program.

Renren's board of directors has authorized, but not obligated, the Company to repurchase up to US$100 million of its own outstanding American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") within one year from June 28, 2013. This program replaces the previous $150 million program that was announced on September 29, 2011 and is close to be completed. The repurchases may be made on the open market at prevailing market prices pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 plans, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades or in other legally permissible ways from time to time depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Renren expects to implement this share repurchase program in a manner consistent with market conditions and the interest of its shareholders. Renren's board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. Renren plans to fund repurchases made under this program from its available cash balance.

"We continue to focus on our long-term strategy of building a sustainable business around mobile-centric social networking. As we are close to fulfilling our previous repurchase plan, this announcement shows our full commitment to creating value to our shareholders," commented Joseph Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 

About Renren Inc.

Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) operates a leading real name social networking internet platform in China. It enables users to connect and communicate with each other, share information and user generated content, play online games, shop for deals, watch videos and enjoy a wide range of other features and services. Renren's businesses primarily include the main social networking website Renren.com, the game development and operating platform Renren Games, the social commerce website Nuomi.com, and the user-generated content focused video sharing website 56.com. Renren.com had approximately 184 million activated users as of March 31, 2013. Renren's American depositary shares, each of which represents three Class A ordinary shares, trade on NYSE under the symbol "RENN".

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For more information, please contact:

Sam Lawn
Investor Relations Director
Renren Inc.
Tel: (86 10) 8448 1818 ext 1300
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Renren Inc.