SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 22, 2016.

At the meeting, Acorn's shareholders approved the re-election of Mr. Eric Wu, Mr. Robert W. Roche, Mr. David Leung, Mr. Cosimo Borrelli, and Mr. David Naphtali to serve on the board of directors of the Company. Acorn's shareholders also approved the appointment of Grant Thornton CPA LLP as independent auditor of the Company for fiscal year 2016.

About Acorn International, Inc.

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.acorninternationalir.com.


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    Acorn International, Inc.    Compass Investor Relations

    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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