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 November 21, 2017
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
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 ☒ 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 ☒
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):
Yes ☐ No ☒
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.
Yes ☐ No ☒
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 November 21, 2017, regarding the licensing process of Paycell Limited Liability Company.
Istanbul, November 21, 2017
Announcement Regarding the Licensing Process of Paycell Limited Liability Company
With reference to our announcement dated September 21st, 2017, the financial company titled “Paycell LLC”, established in Ukraine as a subsidiary of lifecell Limited Liability Company (“lifecell LLC”), which is wholly-owned by Turkcell, received its licenses to extend loans and to provide leasing operations while the application process for its local currency transfer license continues. This announcement has been made in accordance with Public Disclosure Communique’s requirement to provide updated information every 60 days.
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Board Decision Date for Acquisition
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26.05.2017
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Title of Non-current Financial Asset Acquired
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Paycell Limited Liability Company “Paycell LLC”
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Field of Activity of Non-current Financial Asset whose Shares were being Acquired
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Financial services (e-money, money transfer, loans, leasing)
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Capital of Noncurrent Financial Asset
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USD 2,000,000 (or equivalent in other currencies)
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Acquirement Way
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Establishment
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Date on which the Transaction was/will be Completed
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Once local currency transfer licence is obtained.
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Acquisition Conditions
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-
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Nominal Value of Shares Acquired
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-
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Purchase Price Per Share
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-
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Total Purchasing Value
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-
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Ratio of New Shares Acquired to Capital of Non-current Financial Asset (%)
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-
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Total Ratio of Shares Owned in Capital of Non-current Financial Asset After Transaction (%)
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-
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Total Voting Right Ratio Owned in Non-current Financial Asset After Transaction (%)
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-
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Ratio of Non-current Financial Asset Acquired to Total Assets in Latest Disclosed Financial Statements of Company (%)
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-
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Effects on Company Operations
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-
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Did Takeover Bid Obligation Arise?
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No
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Will Exemption Application be Made, if Takeover Bid Obligation Arised?
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No
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Title/ Name-Surname of Counter Party
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-
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Relation with Counter Party if any
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-
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Value Determination Method of Non-current Financial Asset
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-
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Did Valuation Report be Prepared?
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No
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Reason for not Preparing Valuation Report if it was not Prepared
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Not required by the legislation.
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Value Determined in Valuation Report if Exists
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-
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Reasons if Transaction wasn’t/will not be performed in Accordance with Valuation Report
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-
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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: November 21, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Zeynel Korhan Bilek
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Name:
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Zeynel Korhan Bilek | ||
| Title: | Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisition Director | ||
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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
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Date: November 21, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Bulent Aksu
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Name:
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Bulent Aksu | ||
| Title: | Finance Executive Vice President | ||