UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2015
Commission File Number: 001-14550
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
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(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Board Secretariat’s Office
Kong Gang San Lu, Number 88
Shanghai, China 200335
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
| Date | April 16, 2015 | By | /s/ Wang Jian | |
| Name: Wang Jian | ||||
| Title: Joint Company Secretary | ||||
Certain statements contained in this announcement may be regarded as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this announcement represent the Company's views as of the date of this announcement. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, unless required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this announcement.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.
ANNOUNCEMENT ON ESTIMATED PROFIT
FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2015
This announcement is made by the Company pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Listing Rules and the Inside Information Provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
The Company and all members of the Board confirm that the information contained in this announcement is true, accurate and complete, and jointly accept full responsibilities for any misrepresentations or misleading statements contained in, or material omissions from, this announcement. |
| I. | RESULTS ESTIMATE FOR THE PERIOD |
| 1. | Results estimate period: |
| 1 | January 2015 to 31 March 2015 |
| 2. | Results estimate: |
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) has made a preliminary estimate in conformity with the China Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises (CASBE) on the operating results of the Company for the first quarter of 2015. The net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company for the first quarter of 2015 is expected to be RMB1.5 billion to RMB1.6 billion.
| 3. | Financial information involved in this results estimate announcement has not been audited by the Company’s certified public accountants. |
| II. | RESULTS FOR THE CORRESPONDING PERIOD LAST YEAR |
| 1. | Net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company: RMB-205 million. |
| 2. | Earnings per share: RMB-0.0162. |
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| III. | REASONS FOR THE ESTIMATED PROFIT FOR THE CURRENT PERIOD |
During the first quarter of 2015, benefiting from the factors such as low international crude oil prices and continual adjustments in China’s economic structure, demand from aviation market was huge; the Company continuously improved its operating abilities; as market organisation and support during the Spring Festival travel season were strong, both the flight capacity and the number of passengers carried during the Spring Festival travel season reached a historical new high.
| IV. | RISK ALERT |
The board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) hereby caution investors that the results estimate set forth above represents a preliminary estimate based on CASBE and has not been audited. Exact financial information is subject to the disclosure to be made in the unaudited first quarterly report 2015 of the Company. Potential investors are advised to be mindful of risks associated with their investments.
By order of the Board
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
Wang Jian
Joint Company Secretary
Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
16 April 2015
As at the date of this announcement, the directors of the Company include Liu Shaoyong (Chairman), Ma Xulun (Vice Chairman, President), Xu Zhao (Director), Gu Jiadan (Director), Li Yangmin (Director, Vice President), Tang Bing (Director, Vice President), Sandy Ke-Yaw Liu (Independent non-executive Director), Ji Weidong (Independent non-executive Director), Li Ruoshan (Independent non-executive Director) and Ma Weihua (Independent non-executive
Director).
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