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 20, 2010
Commission File Number: 001-15092
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Turkcell Plaza
Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 153
34430 Tepebasi
Istanbul, Turkey
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Enclosure: A press release dated December 17, 2010 regarding media news on the Serbia Telecom Tender
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December 17, 2010
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MEDIA NEWS ON THE SERBIA TELECOM TENDER
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board
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Istanbul Stock Exchange
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ISTANBUL
Special Subjects:
There have been some news in the media indicating that Turkcell has made the highest bid in the sale process of 51% of Serbia Telecom’s shares. Our Company closely monitors potential investment opportunities in neighboring countries and in this context, is conducting research and analysis regarding the Serbia Telecom tender.
However, no decision has been taken by our Company as to whether to participate or bid in this tender.
In the event of any material development which needs to be publically disclosed, our Company will make the necessary announcements according to the Circular VIII, No: 54 of Turkey’s Capital Markets Board.
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
For further information please e-mail to investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
or call Turkcell Investor Relations (+ 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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Date: December 20, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Koray Öztürkler | ||
| Name: | Koray Öztürkler | |||
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Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
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Date: December 20, 2010
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/s/ Nihat Narin | ||
| Name: | Nihat Narin | |||
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Investor & Int. Media Relations – Division Head
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