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 November 20, 2012
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.
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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):
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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 November 20, 2012 announcing Turkcell’s investment opportunities.
November 20, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board
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Special Subjects:
As part of its ongoing evaluation and analysis of investment opportunities in various countries, Turkcell has provided a non-binding indicative offer for a 100% stake in Cosmote Bulgaria Mobile EAD (“Globul”), the second largest mobile operator in Bulgaria. No decision has been taken by the Board of Directors at this stage.
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)
You can now follow the most up-to-date Turkcell developments on twitter by clicking on the link below.
http://twitter.com/TurkcellNews
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: November 20, 2012
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By:
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/s/Koray Öztürkler | |
| Name: Koray Öztürkler | |||
| Title: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer | |||
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Date: November 20, 2012
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By:
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/s/Nihat Narin | |
| Name: Nihat Narin | |||
| Title: Investor & Int. Media Relations – Division Head | |||