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 May 17, 2011
Commission File Number: 001-15092
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name in English)
Turkcell Plaza
Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 153
34430 Tepebasi
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 x Form 40-F o
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 o No x
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- __________
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Enclosure: A press release dated May 16, 2011 announcing the tax authority’s provisional seizure of Çukurova Holding A.Ş.
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May 16, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE PROVISIONAL SEIZURE
FOR ÇUKUROVA HOLDING A.Ş.
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board
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ISTANBUL
Special Subjects:
As per the notification of the Large Taxpayers Office, our Company today has been informed that a provisional seizure in the amount of TRY450,000,000 is to be applied to Çukurova Holding A.Ş’s registered assets, rights and receivables pertaining to our Company (including attendance fee and dividend).
In light of the aforementioned developments, which are not directly linked to our Company’s financial and operational performance, the shares, together with other rights, assets and receivables of Çukurova Holding A.Ş. pertaining to our Company will be determined, and the provisional seizure will be processed.
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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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
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Date: May 17, 2011
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/s/Koray Öztürkler |
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Name: Koray Öztürkler
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| Title: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer | |||
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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
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Date: May 17, 2011
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By:
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/s/Nihat Narin |
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Name: Nihat Narin
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| Title: Investor & Int. Media Relations – Division Head | |||