SHANGHAI, May 15, 2018 — Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2018. The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at //www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

Acorn will provide a hard copy of its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company’s IR representatives, or in writing to Acorn International, Inc., 19/F, 20th Building, No. 487 Tianlin Road, Shanghai, 200233, PRC.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

Safe Harbor Statement                     

This news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “future,” “going forward,” “intends,” “outlook,” “plans,” “target,” “will,” “potential,” and similar statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Acorn International Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017

SHANGHAI, March 7, 2018 — Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”), today announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017.  The Company is completing its final audited financial statements which will be filed with its Annual Report on Form 20-F.

In 2017, Acorn experienced a moderate year-over-year decline in revenues as the Company continued to streamline its business operations. In August 2017, the Company announced the partial divestiture of its HJX electronic learning products business, which reduced revenues but allowed the Company to lower operating expenses, increase margins and focus on expanding its already profitable businesses and brands.

Acorn placed a strong emphasis on the e-commerce channel in 2017 with positive results, primarily due to growing momentum in sales of its proprietary Babaka posture correction products throughout the year, despite some choppiness at the end of the year.  This drove an improvement in gross margin to 62.1%, as compared to 51.2% in 2016.  Total operating expenses decreased 2.9% in 2017 compared with 2016 despite a $6.0 million gain on the sale of non-core real estate assets in 2016 which offset operating expenses in the year ago period.  Operating loss improved to $7.3 million compared to an operating loss of $9.3 million in 2016.

During 2017, the Company received dividends from and recorded gains from the sale of shares of Yimeng Software Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yimeng”), a publicly traded company in China and recorded other income of approximately $12.2 million. The Company recorded a net profit of $4.9 million and closed the year with a cash position of $21.1 million.

Acorn anticipates further liquidation of non-core assets, including a potential sale or other liquidity generating transaction involving non-core real property in Shanghai, which has a carrying value of approximately $16.5 million. The Company may also sell additional shares of Yimeng from time to time or sell out its position in Yimeng based on market factors and its other investment and capital requirements.

In 2018 and beyond, Acorn will continue to emphasize the e-commerce channel and plans to introduce new products and product line extensions, as well as incubate new businesses within the Group. The Company continually evaluates new business opportunities and is also exploring several other new areas of potential growth.

Preliminary Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2017:

Total net revenues were $5.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 8.5% from $6.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. The decrease in sales was primarily due to the partial exit from the HJX electronic learning device business, partially offset by an increase in e-commerce sales of posture correction and other products.

Cost of sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 was $2.1 million, down 29.8% from $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2017 was $3.5 million, up 11.8% from $3.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, despite the lower total net revenues for the period. Gross margin was 62.5% in the fourth quarter of 2017, up from 51.1% in the fourth quarter of 2016. The increase in gross margin was due to a larger proportion of higher margin e-commerce sales and products in the product mix.

Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2017 were $5.4 million, down 49.1% from $10.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. The decrease was attributable to lower selling and marketing expenses associated with the exit from the HJX business as well as a reduction in general and administrative expenses due to lower labor expenses and stock based compensation.

Loss from operations was $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to loss from operations of $7.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Other income was $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to other expense of $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to income tax benefit of $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Net income was $23,071 in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to net loss of $7.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

As of December 31, 2017, Acorn’s cash and cash equivalents, with restricted cash, totaled $21.1 million, as compared to $25.6 million as of December 31, 2016.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had repurchased 1,162 ADSs at an average price $16.84 per ADS under its share repurchase program, which was approved by the Board of Directors on December 8, 2017.

Preliminary Full Year 2017 Financial Results

Total net revenues were $22.3 million in 2017, down 9.1% from $24.5 million in 2016. The decrease in revenues was largely attributable to the partial exit from the HJX electronic learning device business announced in the third quarter of 2017.

Cost of sales in 2017 was $8.4 million, down 29.5% from $12.0 million in 2016.

Gross profit in 2017 was $13.9 million, up 10.3% from $12.6 million in 2016. Gross margin was 62.1% in 2017, up from 51.2% in 2016. The increase in gross profit was largely attributable to a larger proportion of higher margin e-commerce sales and products in the product mix.

Total operating expenses in 2017 were $21.2 million, down slightly from operating expenses of $21.8 million in 2016.  Operating expenses for 2016 were reduced by the impact of a $6.0 million gain from the sale of non-core real estate assets, which partially offset operating expense for the period. There was no such gain in 2017.

Loss from operations was $7.3 million in 2017, as compared to a loss from operations of $9.3 million in 2016. The loss from operations for 2016 benefited from the $6.0 million gain from the sale of real estate assets.

Share-based compensation was $25,000 in 2017, as compared to $658,000 in 2016.

Other income was $12.2 million in 2017, primarily due to dividends and gains from sales of Yimeng shares. This compares to other income of $18.1 million in 2016, which was also primarily attributable to gains from sales of Yimeng shares.

Net income was $4.9 million in 2017 as compared to net income of $3.4 million in 2016.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT), March 7, 2018, to discuss financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode 5585857 to join the call. A replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through March 14, 2018, and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112, or (719) 457-0820, passcode 5585857. An archived audio file of the call will be available on the Company’s website //www.acorninternationalgroup.com/home/news-and-events/webcasts-and-presentations/.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its nationwide distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “strives,” “expects,” “future,” “going forward,” “intends,” “outlook,” “plans,” “target,” “will,” and similar statements and include statements with respect to the Company’s ability to increase revenue, maintain margins, manage expenses and generate additional cash flow; the Company’s ability to grow sales of its proprietary-branded products as well as third-party products and brands through e-commerce, its other direct sales platforms as well as its distribution network; and the Company’s ability to sell its non-core assets as planned. The Company’s efforts to implement its proposed business plans, reduction of operating expenses or sale of any assets may not succeed as anticipated or at all.  Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those in these preliminary financial results and the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Other factors that could cause forward-looking statements to differ materially from actual future events or results include risks and uncertainties related to: the Company’s ability to successfully improve or introduce new products and services, including to offset declines in sales of existing products and services; the Company’s ability to stay abreast of consumer market trends and maintain the Company’s reputation and consumer confidence; the Company’s ability to execute and maintain a successful market strategy; potential unauthorized use of the Company’s intellectual property; potential disruption of the Company’s manufacturing processes; increasing competition in China’s consumer market; the Company’s U.S. tax status as a passive foreign investment company; and general economic and business conditions in China. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2016 annual report on Form 20-F filed with SEC on May 15, 2017. For a discussion of other important factors that could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, see “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 of the Company’s Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. The Company’s actual results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2017 are not necessarily indicative of its operating results for any future periods. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to the Company, which is subject to change. Although such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, the Company will not necessarily update the information. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.

Statement Regarding Unaudited Financial Information

The unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company’s year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited condensed financial information.

SHANGHAI, China, March 6, 2018 – Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2017 before the market opens on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results for investors at 8:30 AM ET on that same day.

Jacob A. Fisch, CEO and President of Acorn, will lead the call.  Following the presentation, there will be a brief question and answer segment for investors and analysts.

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

US/Canada:                        +1-877 856 1969

International:                   +1-719 457 2647

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode 5585857 to join the call. A replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through March 14, 2018 and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112, or (719) 457-0820, passcode 5585857.  An archived audio file of the call will be available on the Company’s website //www.acorninternationalgroup.com/home/news-and-events/webcasts-and-presentations/.

Safe Harbor Statement                     

This news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “future,” “going forward,” “intends,” “outlook,” “plans,” “target,” “will,” and similar statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 15, 2017 — Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.

In the third quarter of 2017, Acorn experienced a moderate year-over-year decline in revenues following the partial divestiture of its HJX electronic learning products business announced in August 2017. The exit from the HJX business drove increases in gross profit and reductions in operating expenses and more importantly, allowed the Company to focus on expanding its already profitable businesses and brands.

As a result, Acorn saw strong growth from the e-commerce channel, primarily from sales of its proprietary Babaka posture correction products, and an increase in gross margin to 69.3% from 54.5% in the year-ago period due to a larger proportion of higher margin e-commerce sales in the product mix. Total operating expenses decreased 11.4% year-over-year and operating loss improved to $0.8 million compared to a loss of $1.5 million.

During the quarter, the Company received dividends from Yimeng Software Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yimeng”), a publicly traded company in China and recorded other income of approximately $2.7 million. The Company recorded a net profit of $2.3 million and closed the quarter with a cash position of $25.1 million.

Acorn anticipates further liquidation of non-core assets, including a potential sale or other liquidity generating transaction involving non-core property in Shanghai, which has a carrying value of approximately $13.2 million. The Company may also sell additional shares of Yimeng from time to time based on market factors and its other investment and capital requirements.

For the fourth quarter of 2017, Acorn has experienced some pressure on revenue and profits. Acorn’s participation in Alibaba’s Singles Day event was not as productive as planned and Acorn’s e-commerce business is facing additional headwinds that are continuing to play out through the month of December.

In 2018 and beyond, Acorn will continue to emphasize the e-commerce channel and plans to introduce new products and product line extensions. The Company will seek to increase revenues and improve profitability by focusing on its own proprietary brands.  Simultaneously, the Company continually evaluates new business opportunities and is also exploring several other new areas of potential growth.

Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2017:

Total net revenues were $6.1 million in the third quarter of 2017, down 19.5% from $7.5 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in sales was primarily due to the partial exit from the HJX electronic learning device business, partially offset by an increase in e-commerce sales of posture correction and other products.

Cost of sales in the third quarter of 2017 was $1.9 million, down 45.7% from $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2016.

Gross profit in the third quarter of 2017 was $4.2 million, up slightly from $4.1 million in the third quarter of 2016, despite the lower total net revenues for the period. Gross margin was 69.3% in the third quarter of 2017, up from 54.5% in the third quarter of 2016. The increase in gross margin was due to a larger proportion of higher margin e-commerce sales in the product mix.

Total operating expenses in the third quarter of 2017 were $5.0 million, down 11.4% from $5.6 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease was attributable to lower selling and marketing expenses associated with the exit from the HJX business as well as lower general and administrative expenses.

Loss from operations was $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2017, as compared to loss from operations of $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2016.

Other income was $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2017, primarily attributable to dividends from Yimeng shares.  Other income was $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2016.

Net income was $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2017, as compared to net loss of $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2016.

As of September 30, 2017, Acorn’s cash and cash equivalents, with restricted cash, totaled $25.1 million, as compared to $25.6 million as of December 31, 2016.

Nine Months 2017 Financial Results

Total net revenues were $16.7 million in the first nine months of 2017, down 9.5% from $18.5 million in the same period in 2016. The decrease in revenues was largely attributable to the partial exit from the HJX electronic learning device business announced in the third quarter of 2017.

Cost of sales in the first nine months of 2017 was $6.4 million, down 29.3% from $9.0 million in the same period in 2016.

Gross profit in the first nine months of 2017 was $10.4 million, up 9.8% from $9.4 million in the same period in 2016. Gross margin was 62.0% in the first nine months of 2017, up from 51.2% in the same period of 2016. The increase in gross profit was largely attributable to the change in product mix to favor higher margin proprietary products.

Total operating expenses in the first nine months of 2017 were $15.8 million, an increase of $4.6 million from operating expenses of $11.2 million in the same period in 2016.  Operating expenses for the first nine months of 2016 were reduced by the impact of a $6.0 million gain from the sale of non-core real estate assets, which partially offset operating expense for the period. There was no such gain in the first nine months of 2017.

Loss from operations was $5.4 million in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to a loss from operations of $1.7 million in the same period in 2016. The loss from operations for the first nine months of 2016 benefited from the $6.0 million gain from the sale of real estate assets.

Share-based compensation was $25,000 in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to $488,076 in the same period in 2016.

Other income was $12.0 million in the first nine months of 2017, primarily due to dividends and gains from sales of Yimeng shares.  This compares to other income of $18.6 million in the first nine months of 2016, which was also primarily attributable to gains from sales of Yimeng shares.

Net income was $4.9 million in the first nine months of 2017 as compared to net income of $11.4 million in the first nine months of 2016.

Share Buyback Plan

On December 8, 2017, Acorn’s board of directors approved a new share buyback plan of the Company’s ADSs for a period of one year, replacing the terms of the plan approved in February 2017. Under the new buyback plan, Acorn is authorized to repurchase up to $2.0 million of its ADSs within a one-year period from December 7, 2017 to December 7, 2018. The Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and extent of any purchases will depend upon market conditions, the trading price of its ADSs and other factors, and are subject to the restrictions relating to volume, price and timing under applicable law. The Company’s Board of Directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. The Company plans to fund any repurchases from its existing cash balance.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT), December 15, 2017, to discuss financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode 8440907 to join the call. A replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through December 22, 2017, and can be accessed by dialing (866) 375-1919, or (719) 457-0820, passcode 8440907. An archived audio file of the call will be available on the Company’s website //www.acorninternationalgroup.com/home/news-and-events/webcasts-and-presentations/.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its nationwide distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “strives,” “expects,” “future,” “going forward,” “intends,” “outlook,” “plans,” “target,” “will,” and similar statements and include statements with respect to the Company’s ability to increase revenue, maintain margins, manage expenses and generate additional cash flow; the Company’s ability to grow sales of its proprietary-branded products as well as third-party products and brands through e-commerce, its other direct sales platforms as well as its distribution network; and the Company’s ability to sell its non-core assets as planned. The Company’s efforts to implement its proposed business plans, reduction of operating expenses or sale of any assets may not succeed as anticipated or at all.  Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those in these preliminary financial results and the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Other factors that could cause forward-looking statements to differ materially from actual future events or results include risks and uncertainties related to: the Company’s ability to successfully improve or introduce new products and services, including to offset declines in sales of existing products and services; the Company’s ability to stay abreast of consumer market trends and maintain the Company’s reputation and consumer confidence; the Company’s ability to execute and maintain a successful market strategy; potential unauthorized use of the Company’s intellectual property; potential disruption of the Company’s manufacturing processes; increasing competition in China’s consumer market; the Company’s U.S. tax status as a passive foreign investment company; and general economic and business conditions in China. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2016 annual report on Form 20-F filed with SEC on May 15, 2017. For a discussion of other important factors that could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, see “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 of the Company’s Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. The Company’s actual results of operations for the third quarter of 2017 are not necessarily indicative of its operating results for any future periods. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to the Company, which is subject to change. Although such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, the Company will not necessarily update the information. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.

Statement Regarding Unaudited Financial Information

The unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company’s year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited condensed financial information.

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SHANGHAI, China, December 14, 2017 – Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company will release financial results for the third quarter before the market opens on Friday, December 15, 2017.  The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results for investors at 8:30 AM ET on that same day.

Jacob A. Fisch, CEO and President of Acorn, will lead the call.  Following the presentation, there will be a brief question and answer segment for investors and analysts.

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

US/Canada:                        +1-888 359 3624

International:                    +1-719 457 2604

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode 8440907 to join the call. A replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through December 22, 2017, and can be accessed by dialing (866) 375-1919, or (719) 457-0820, passcode 8440907.  An archived audio file of the call will be available on the Company’s website //www.acorninternationalgroup.com/home/news-and-events/webcasts-and-presentations/.

 Safe Harbor Statement                     

This news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “future,” “going forward,” “intends,” “outlook,” “plans,” “target,” “will,” and similar statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

SHANGHAI, China, November 22, 2017 – Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Cachet Hotel Group Limited Cayman L.P. (“Cachet”), an international hospitality branding and management company. It is also part of the Roche Enterprises Limited group of companies. Roche Enterprises Limited is owned by Acorn’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Robert Roche and Mr. Roche is the Executive Chairman and the majority shareholder of Cachet. In addition, Mr. Jacob A. Fisch, Acorn’s Chief Executive Officer is a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors of Cachet. This Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement is part of Acorn’s growth strategy to leverage its affiliate connections and, to the extent possible, build a stronger relationship with its fellow Roche Enterprises Limited portfolio companies.

Under the Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement, Acorn will become Cachet’s preferred supplier for sourcing of all amenities, textiles, other hotel goods as well as various furniture, fixtures and equipment for the hotels, restaurants, clubs and other types of properties managed by Cachet, subject to Acorn’s ability to procure the products satisfying Cachet’s requirements on commercially reasonable terms. Best efforts will be used to ensure that the owners of these properties purchase their products from Acorn.

“Acorn’s relationship with Roche Enterprises Ltd. is a great asset for the firm, providing opportunities to leverage our existing procurement capabilities and expand into new markets such as the hospitality industry through Cachet Hotel Group,” said Mr. Jacob A. Fisch, CEO and President of Acorn. “This agreement solidifies our relationship and opens the door for us to expand into several other areas and take advantage of increasing opportunities within the Roche Enterprises Limited network of companies.

The Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement also provides a credit facility for Acorn to loan to Cachet up to $10.0 million at an interest rate of 8% per annum for amounts borrowed in USD and 10% for amounts borrowed in RMB, with each drawdown subject to Acorn’s consent in its sole and absolute discretion. The facility has a three-year term with two one-year renewal options. Cachet’s repayment of all loans under the credit facility are personally guaranteed by Mr. Roche. As of September 30, 2017, Acorn had approximately $23.0 million in cash and equivalents earning standard bank interest rates. The credit facility affords Acorn the opportunity to invest its cash reserves at above market rates and on preferential terms while also allowing it to use such support to strengthen its strategic relationship with Cachet.

In accordance with the company’s corporate governance guidelines and its audit committee charter, Acorn’s entry into the strategic cooperation agreement, including the transactions with an entity affiliated with Mr. Robert Roche and Mr. Jacob Fisch, was reviewed and approved by Acorn’s audit committee as well as the full board of directors.

About Cachet Hotel Group

Cachet Hospitality Group is a global hospitality branding, design and management company with an expanding portfolio of premier hotel, food, beverage and nightlife brands in the Americas, Greater China and South-East Asia. Its newest property, Cachet Boutique NYC, marks Cachet’s exciting entry into the US market in 2017, with established properties operating in Shanghai, Kunming, Phuket, Cabo San Lucas. CHG has a confirmed pipeline in Utah, Shaoxing, Baoji, Wuhan, Chengdu and Bangkok and additional development in Cabo San Lucas. CHG has offices in Shanghai, Bangkok and Los Angeles. For more information visit https://www.cachethotelgroup.com/.

About Roche Enterprises, Ltd.

Roche Enterprises invests in a broad range of industry sectors, including consumer (products, media, and branding), hospitality, real estate, financial, energy, and logistics. Specializing in the U.S., Japan and China markets spanning the Asia-Pacific region, it was founded by Robert W. Roche, its Chairman. Through Roche Enterprises and his other companies, Roche has helped create, fund or manage more than 40 companies that have generated more than $1 billion in enterprise value. For more information visit www.rocheenterprises.com.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its nationwide distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “future,” “going forward,” “intends,” “outlook,” “plans,” “target,” “will,” and similar statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Ms. Naomi Deng                                                                                             Ms. Elaine Ketchmere, CFA

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SHANGHAI, China, November 20, 2017 – Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”) today announced the resolutions that were adopted at its annual general meeting of shareholders held in Shanghai on November 15, 2017.

At the meeting, Acorn’s shareholders approved the re-election of Mr. Robert W. Roche, Mr. David Leung, Mr. Pierre E. Cohade, Ms. Jenny Hseau-Jean Wang and Mr. Haibing Wu to serve on the board of directors of the Company. Acorn’s shareholders also ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton CPA LLP as independent auditor of the Company for fiscal year 2017.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its nationwide distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

SHANGHAI, China, September 8, 2017 – Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017.

In the second quarter of 2017, Acorn continued to focus on its business turnaround strategy, delivering double-digit revenue growth, higher gross margins and a reduction in loss from operations due to management’s narrowed focus on Acorn’s core business and best performing brands. Management believes the performance of Acorn’s core business improved substantially in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, excluding gains associated with the sale of non-core assets in both periods. The Company closed the quarter with a cash position of $27.9 million, as compared to $25.6 million as of December 31, 2016.

In the first half of 2017, the Company further reduced its stake in Yimeng Software Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yimeng”), a publicly traded company in China and recorded a pre-tax gain of approximately $9.1 million. In the year ago period, the Company recorded a pre-tax gain on the sale of Yimeng shares of $18.1 million and a $6.0 million pretax gain on the sale of non-core real estate. Acorn anticipates further liquidation of non-core assets, including a potential sale of non-core property in Shanghai or potentially another liquidity generating transaction involving such non-core property, which has a carrying value of approximately $16.37 million, and may sell additional shares of Yimeng, as appropriate.

In the remainder of 2017, Acorn will strive to increase revenue by growing sales of its proprietary-branded products as well as third-party branded products through e-commerce, outbound marketing and its distribution network. The Company is placing greater emphasis on its e-commerce channel, and expects sales from this platform to have an increasing importance to the business going forward. Management’s medium-term goal is to achieve operating profitability in order to position the business for long-term, sustainable success. Management remains focused on maintaining healthy margins, managing expenses and generating additional cash flow.

Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2017:

Total net revenues were $4.6 million in the second quarter of 2017, up 20.5% from $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Cost of sales in the second quarter of 2017 was $2.0 million, up 20.2% from $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2017 was $2.7 million, up 20.7% from $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2016. Gross margin was 57.3% in the second quarter of 2017, up slightly from 57.2% in the second quarter of 2016.

Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2017 were $6.2 million, up 4.8% from operating expenses of $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Loss from operations was $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to loss from operations of $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Share-based compensation was nil in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $408,538 in the second quarter of 2016.

Other expense was $70,000 in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to other income of $12.4 million in the second quarter of 2016, with the latter primarily attributable to gains from sales of Yimeng shares.

Net loss was $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2017 as compared to net income of $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2016.

As of June 30, 2017, Acorn’s cash and cash equivalents, with restricted cash, totaled $27.9 million, as compared to $25.6 million as of December 31, 2016.

As of June 30, 2017, the Company had repurchased 258,949 ADSs at an average price of $7.83 per ADS under its share repurchase program, which was suspended in the first quarter of 2017. On August 3, 2017, pursuant to a settlement agreement related to a lawsuit against certain of its former directors, the Company repurchased all of the ordinary shares of the Company owned by SB Asia Investment Fund II L.P., representing 27.7% of the total outstanding ordinary shares of the Company, for the purchase price of approximately $4.17 million, the equivalent of $4.05 per ADS.  Immediately following the repurchase, the Company had 53,626,050 ordinary shares outstanding or the equivalent of 2,681,302 ADSs.

First Half 2017 Financial Results

Total net revenues were $10.7 million in the first half of 2017, down slightly from $10.9 million in the first half of 2016.

Cost of sales in the first half of 2017 was $4.5 million, down 19.3% from $5.6 million in the first half of 2016.

Gross profit in the first half of 2017 was $6.2 million, up 15.6% from $5.3 million in the first half of 2016. Gross margin was 57.9% in the first half of 2017, up from 48.9% in the first half of 2016.

Total operating expenses in the first half of 2017 were $10.8 million, up 94.0% from operating expenses of $5.6 million in the first half of 2016.  In the first half of 2016, the Company recorded a $6.0 million gain from the sale of non-core real estate assets, which partially offset operating expense for the period. There was no such gain in the first half of 2017.

Loss from operations was $4.6 million in the first half of 2017, as compared to a loss from operations of $0.2 million in the first half of 2016.

Share-based compensation was nil in the first half of 2017, as compared to $408,538 in the first half of 2016.

Other income was $9.2 million in the first half of 2017, as compared to other income of $18.1 million in the first half of 2016, with the latter primarily attributable to gains from sales of Yimeng shares.

Net income was $2.6 million in the first half of 2017 as compared to net income of $13.1 million in the first half of 2016.

Recent Event

On August 11, 2017, the Company announced it had recently reached an agreement to sell a majority stake in its HJX business to a third-party investor and operator. Specifically, the agreement includes the establishment of a joint venture that will be controlled and operated by such third party. Acorn’s HJX business engages in direct sales of Ozing branded electronic learning devices incorporating mobile internet interactive features, such as online tutoring services. The partial divestiture of this business unit represents an exit of day-to-day management by Acorn from this business, allowing Acorn to focus on its already profitable businesses and brands, as well as on achieving profitable growth of new businesses within the Group.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT), September 8, 2017 to discuss financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

US/Canada:        +1-888‑428‑9473

International:     +1-719‑457‑2640

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode 2460196 to join the call. A replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through September 15, 2017 and can be accessed by dialing (866) 375-1919, or (719) 457-0820, passcode 2460196.  An archived audio file of the call will be available on the Company’s website //www.acorninternationalgroup.com/home/news-and-events/webcasts-and-presentations/.

About Acorn International, Inc.

Co-founded in 1998 by Executive Chairman Robert Roche, Acorn is a marketing and branding company in China with a proven track record of developing, promoting and selling a diverse portfolio of proprietary-branded products, as well as well-established and promising new products from third parties. Its business is currently comprised of two main divisions, its direct sales platforms and its nationwide distribution network. For more information visit www.acorninternationalgroup.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “strives,” “expects,” “future,” “going forward,” “intends,” “outlook,” “plans,” “target,” “will,” and similar statements and include statements with respect to the Company’s ability to increase revenue, maintain margins, manage expenses and generate additional cash flow; the Company’s ability to grow sales of its proprietary-branded products as well as third-party products and brands through e-commerce, its other direct sales platforms as well as its distribution network; and the Company ability to sell its non-core assets as planned.  The Company’s efforts to implement its proposed business plans, reduction of operating expenses or sale of its assets may not succeed as anticipated or at all.  Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those in these preliminary financial results and the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Other factors that could cause forward-looking statements to differ materially from actual future events or results include risks and uncertainties related to: the Company’s ability to successfully improve or introduce new products and services, including to offset declines in sales of existing products and services; the Company’s ability to stay abreast of consumer market trends and maintain the Company’s reputation and consumer confidence; the Company’s ability to execute and maintain a successful market strategy; potential unauthorized use of the Company’s intellectual property; potential disruption of the Company’s manufacturing processes; increasing competition in China’s consumer market; the Company’s U.S. tax status as a passive foreign investment company; and general economic and business conditions in China. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2016 annual report on Form 20-F filed with SEC on May 15, 2017. For a discussion of other important factors that could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, see “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 of the Company’s Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. The Company’s actual results of operations for the second quarter of 2017 are not necessarily indicative of its operating results for any future periods. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to the Company, which is subject to change. Although such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, the Company will not necessarily update the information. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.

Statement Regarding Unaudited Financial Information

The unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company’s year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited condensed financial information.

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Ms. Naomi Deng                                                                                              Ms. Elaine Ketchmere, CFA

Phone +86-21-5151-2944                                                                              Phone: +1-310-528-3031

Email: dengqi@chinadrtv.com                                                                     Email: Eketchmere@compass-ir.com

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