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 August 1, 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)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- __________
Enclosure: A press release dated August 1, 2016 announcing the Disclosure Made by One of Our Major Shareholders, Alfa Telecom Turkey Limited.
Istanbul, August 1, 2016
Announcement Regarding the Disclosure Made by One of Our Major Shareholders, Alfa Telecom Turkey Limited
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communique II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board
Our Company has no direct information on the disputes between our shareholders, as it is not a party to the court cases indicated in the disclosure made today by one of our major shareholders, Alfa Telecom Turkey Limited. Such disputes between our major shareholders have no impact on our Company’s operations. Our Board of Directors, all members of which meet independency criteria, and our senior management team, continue to work towards generating value for all of our stakeholders.
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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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
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Date: August 1, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Nihat Narin
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Name:
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Nihat Narin
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Title:
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Investor Relations and Business Development Director
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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
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Date: August 1, 2016
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By:
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/s/ İlter Terzioğlu
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Name:
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İlter Terzioğlu
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Title:
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Strategy Executive Vice President
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