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 December 28, 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 ☒ 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):
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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 December 28, 2016, regarding the Eurobond buy-back transactions.
Istanbul, December 28, 2016
Announcement Regarding the Eurobond Buy-back Transactions
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communique II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board
Within the scope of our Board of Directors’ buy-back decision on July 27, 2016, our Company purchased Eurobonds (XS1298711729) with a total nominal value of USD 1,000,000 at an average price of USD 97.300 totaling USD 984,819.44 on December 27, 2016.
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: December 28, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Zeynel Korhan Bilek |
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Name: Zeynel Korhan Bilek |
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Title: Investor Relations and Mergers &
Acquisition Director
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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S. |
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Date: December 28, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Bulent Aksu |
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Name: Bulent Aksu |
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Title: Finance Executive Vice President |
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