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 14, 2013
 
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 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 May 13, 2013 announcing Turkcell’s Board of Directors’ proposal on the dividend distribution.
  


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Istanbul, May 13, 2013
 
 
 
Announcement regarding the Board of Directors’ proposal on the dividend distribution policy
 
 
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board
 
 
The Turkcell Board of Directors’ proposal regarding the Company’s dividend distribution policy starting from 2013 fiscal year, to be submitted for the approval of the General Assembly in accordance with capital markets regulations, is as follows:

“The Company shall target a dividend payout of at least 50% of its distributable net income. This policy will be subject to the Company’s cash projections, business outlook, investment plans and capital market conditions. The actual dividend decision will be made for each year separately with the approval of the General Assembly of Shareholders.
 
Additionally, in order to create added value for its shareholders, the Company may also consider share repurchase programs depending on the conditions set forth above and applicable regulations.”
 
 
 
 
 
For more information:
Turkcell Investor Relations
 
investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
Tel: + 90 212 313 1888
You can follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/TurkcellNews
 
 
 
 
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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:  May 14, 2013
By:
/S/Koray Öztürkler   
  Name:  Koray Öztürkler   
  Title:   Chief Corporate Affairs Officer   
       
 
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
       
       
Date:  May 14, 2013
By:
/s/Nihat Narin   
  Name:  Nihat Narin   
  Title:    Investor & Int. Media Relations – Division Head