Edgar Filing: TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A S

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 September 18, 2015

Commission File Number: 001-15092

TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.

(Translation of registrant’s name in English)

Turkcell Plaza

Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 71

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 Q Form 40-F £

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 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 September 18, 2015 announcing Turkcell’s rating upgrade by Moody’s.

Istanbul, September 18, 2015

Announcement Regarding Turkcell’s Rating Upgrade by Moody’s

Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communiqué II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board

International Rating Agency Moody’s upgraded Turkcell’s long-term credit rating to investment grade level “Baa3” from “Ba1” and stated outlook as “negative”.

The upgrade primarily reflects strong market position, improving corporate governance along with strong financial profile and liquidity.

For inquiries:

Turkcell Investor Relations

investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr

Tel: + 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.


	TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.


Date: September 18, 2015	By:	/s/Murat Dogan Erden
	Name:	Murat Dogan Erden
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer


	TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.


Date: September 18, 2015	By:	/s/Nihat Narin
	Name:	Nihat Narin
	Title:	Investor Relations Director