UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated May 31, 2016
Commission File Number: 001-15092
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name in English)
Aydınevler Mahallesi İnönü Caddesi No:20
Küçükyalı Ofispark
34854 Maltepe
Istanbul, Turkey
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Enclosure: A press release dated May 4, 2016 announcing the decision to carry out discussions in relation to İş Net.
Istanbul, May 04, 2016
Announcement Regarding the Decision to Carry out Discussions in Relation to İş Net
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communique II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board
Turkcell Board of Directors has decided to authorize management to carry out negotiations for the acquisition of 100% shares of İş Net Elektronik Bilgi Üretim Dağıtım Ticaret ve İletişim Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi (“İş Net”), a subsidiary of İş Bank Group, and to execute all necessary actions in this respect, including submitting a binding offer.
For more information:
Turkcell Investor Relations
investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
Tel: + 90 212 313 1888
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 31, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Bedriye Hande Erel
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| Name: | Bedriye Hande Erel | ||
| Title: | Financial Controlling Director | ||
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Date: May 31, 2016
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By:
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/s/Nihat Narin
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| Name: | Nihat Narin | ||
| Title: | Investor Relations and Business Development | ||