SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of March 2019
Commission File Number: 1-14696
China Mobile Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
60/F, The Center
99 Queen’s Road Central
Hong Kong, China
(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
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant 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- .
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Announcement, dated March 4, 2019 |
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List of Directors and their Roles and Functions, dated March 4, 2019 |
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This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to:
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our business objectives and strategies, including those relating to the development of our terminal procurement and distribution business; |
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our operations and prospects; |
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our network expansion and capital expenditure plans; |
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the expected impact of any acquisitions or other strategic transactions; |
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our provision of services, including fourth generation, or 4G, services, wireline broadband services and services based on technological evolution, and the ability to attract customers to these services; |
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the planned development of future generations of mobile technologies, including 5G technologies, and other technologies and related applications; |
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the anticipated evolution of the industry chain of 4G and future generations of mobile technologies, including future development in, and availability of, terminals that support our provision of services based on 4G and future generations of mobile technologies, and testing and commercialization of future generations of mobile technologies; |
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the expected benefit from our investment in and any arrangements with China Tower Corporation Limited; |
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the expected impact of the implementation in Mainland China of the policy of “speed upgrade and tariff reduction” on our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
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the expected impact of tariff changes on our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
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the expected impact of new service offerings on our business, financial condition and results of operations; and |
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future developments in the telecommunications industry in Mainland China, including changes in the regulatory and competitive landscape. |
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The words “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “endeavor”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “seek”, “should”, “strive”, “target”, “will” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify certain of these forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements and are under no obligation to do so.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including the risk factors set forth in the “Risk Factor” section of our latest Annual Report on Form 20-F, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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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.
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CHINA MOBILE LIMITED |
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March 4, 2019 |
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/s/ Li Yue |
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Li Yue |
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Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer |
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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
RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of China Mobile Limited (the “Company”) announces that the Company has been notified by its ultimate controlling shareholder, China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd. (the “Parent Company”), on 4 March 2019 that Mr. Yang Jie has been appointed as the Chairman of the Parent Company and Mr. Shang Bing would no longer be the Chairman of the Parent Company.
The Board further announces that Mr. Shang Bing has resigned from his positions as an Executive Director and the Chairman of the Company by reason of age with effect from 4 March 2019. Mr. Shang has confirmed that there is no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. The Board takes this opportunity to acknowledge Mr. Shang’s outstanding contributions to the Company with the highest regard and deepest gratitude.
The Company will make further announcement(s) in relation to possible corresponding adjustment(s) to the Board composition as required by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited as and when appropriate.
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China Mobile Limited |
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Wong Wai Lan, Grace |
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Hong Kong, 4 March 2019
As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises Mr. Li Yue and Mr. Dong Xin as executive directors and Dr. Moses Cheng Mo Chi, Mr. Paul Chow Man Yiu, Mr. Stephen Yiu Kin Wah and Dr. Yang Qiang as independent non-executive directors.
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LIST OF DIRECTORS AND THEIR ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
The members of the board of directors (“Board”) of China Mobile Limited are set out below:
Executive Directors
Mr. LI Yue
(Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer)
Mr. DONG Xin
(Executive Director, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer)
Independent Non-Executive Directors
Dr. Moses CHENG Mo Chi
Mr. Paul CHOW Man Yiu
Mr. Stephen YIU Kin Wah
Dr. YANG Qiang
There are three Board committees. The compositions of the Board committees are set out below:
Audit Committee
Mr. Stephen YIU Kin Wah (Chairman)
Dr. Moses CHENG Mo Chi
Mr. Paul CHOW Man Yiu
Dr. YANG Qiang
Remuneration Committee
Dr. Moses CHENG Mo Chi (Chairman)
Mr. Paul CHOW Man Yiu
Mr. Stephen YIU Kin Wah
Nomination Committee
Mr. Paul CHOW Man Yiu (Chairman)
Dr. Moses CHENG Mo Chi
Mr. Stephen YIU Kin Wah
Hong Kong, 4 March 2019
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