FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August, 2010
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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This Form 6-K consists of:
An announcement on new agreement to acquire 15 brokerage stores in Shenzhen of IFM Investments Limited (the “Registrant”), made by the Registrant on August 6, 2010.
Century 21 China Real Estate Announces New Agreement to Acquire 15 Brokerage Stores in Shenzhen
BEIJING, China, August 6, 2010 - IFM Investments Limited (“Century 21 China Real Estate”, the “Company” or “CTC”) (NYSE: CTC), a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21® brand in China, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 15 real estate brokerage stores in the Futian district of Shenzhen, China, from MyTopHome, a South China-based secondary real estate brokerage company.
Including the acquisition of 11 stores in Shenzhen in June 2010, upon completion of this acquisition, CTC will have 76 company-owned brokerage sales offices in Shenzhen under operation. These stores will operate under the CENTURY 21® brand, and be integrated into the Company’s nationwide network and standardized systems.
“The current market downturn provides us with cost-effective acquisition opportunities, which complement our organic growth plans and are supported by our strong cash position,” commented Mr. Donald Zhang, Century 21 China Real Estate’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We are confident that despite short-term fluctuations, China’s rapidly developing secondary real estate market has significant commercial potential and we will continue to execute on our expansion strategy to build value in the medium to long term.”
Safe Harbor: Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition, anticipated product performance, general business outlook and projected results of operations. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. CTC has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. CTC may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed or furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its offic ers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about CTC's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are subject to change, and such change may be material and may have a material adverse effect on CTC's financial condition and results of operations for one or more periods. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect CTC's future financial results are discussed more fully in CTC's filings with the SEC, including CTC's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Unless otherwise specified, all information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and CTC does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, except as required under applicable law.
About Century 21 China Real Estate
IFM Investments Limited (“Century 21 China Real Estate” or “CTC”) is a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21® brand in China. CTC primarily focuses on China's fast-growing and highly fragmented secondary real estate market, providing company-owned brokerage services, franchise services, mortgage management services, primary and commercial services. CTC has experienced substantial growth since it commenced operations in 2000, and received numerous awards and recognition as franchisor and real estate services provider for its service quality and business achievements. Century 21 China Real Estate became a public company in January 2010 and its ADSs, each of which represents 15 ordinary shares of CTC, currently trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CTC.” For more information about CTC, please visit http://www.century21cn.com/english .
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Kevin Yung
Executive Vice President
IFM Investments Limited
Phone: +86-10-6561-0345
E-mail: ir@century21cn.com
Melody Liu
Investor Relations Manager
IFM Investments Limited
Phone: +86-10-6561-5982
E-mail: ir@century21cn.com
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the under-signed, thereunto duly authorized.
| | IFM INVESTMENTS LIMITED |
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| | By | /s/ Kevin Yung |
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| | | Name: | Kevin Yung |
| | | Title: | Executive Vice President |
Date: August 6, 2010
