GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YY Inc. (Nasdaq:YY), a revolutionary rich communication social platform ("YY" or the "Company"), today announced that it has decided to withdraw its previously announced proposed offering of US$250 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible notes due 2018.

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About YY Inc.

YY Inc. is a revolutionary rich communication social platform that engages users in real-time online group activities through voice, text and video. Launched in July 2008, YY Client, the Company's core product, empowers users to create and organize groups of varying sizes to discover and participate in a wide range of online activities, including online games, karaoke, music concerts, education, live shows and conference calls.

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         YY Inc.Anna Yu

         Tel: (+86) 2029162000

         Email:IR@YY.com



         ICR, Inc.Jeremy Peruski

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         Email:IR@YY.com

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