FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2006
Commission File Number 001-15092
| TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S. |
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Turkcell Plaza Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 153 34430 Tepebasi Istanbul, Turkey |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TURKCELL DENIES THAT IT SUBMITTED BID FOR TIM HELLAS AS THE EVALUATION PROCESS CONTINUES
Istanbul, Turkey: November 24, 2006 – Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (“Turkcell”), (Istanbul: TCELL, NYSE: TKC), announced today, in response to media reports, that it denies that it submitted bid for TIM Hellas.
As previously announced, Turkcell confirms that as part of its efforts to selectively seek and evaluate new international investment opportunities, it is investigating, among others, the possibility of a purchase of TIM Hellas Telecommunications S.A., the Greek GSM mobile operator. No decision to make an offer to purchase this company has been taken. Turkcell would require a Board decision to make such an offer.
www.turkcell.com.tr
About Turkcell
Turkcell is the leading GSM operator in Turkey with 30.8 million post-paid and pre-paid customers as of September 30, 2006 operating in a three player market with a market share of approximately 62% as of March 31, 2006 (Source: Telecommunication Authority). In addition to the high-quality wireless telephone services, Turkcell currently offers General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) countrywide and Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) in dense areas, which provide for both improved data and voice services. Turkcell provides roaming with 537 operators in 193 countries as of November 10, 2006. Serving a large subscriber base in Turkey with its high-quality wireless telephone network, Turkcell reported US$4,528 million net revenues as of December 31, 2005 and US$3,497million net revenue for the nine months as of September 30, 2006 as per IFRS financial statements. Turkcell has interests in international GSM operations in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Northern Cyprus and Ukraine. Turkcell has been listed on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) and the ISE (Istanbul Stock Exchange) since July 2000 and is the only NYSE listed company in Turkey. 51.00% of Turkcell’s share capital is held by Turkcell Holding, 13.29% by Cukurova Group, 13.07% by Sonera Holding, 5.07% by M.V. Group and 0.01% by others while the remaining 17.56% is free float.
For additional information, please contact:
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Contact:
Turkcell: Investors: Ferda Atabek, Investor Relations
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Doruk Arbay, Corporate Communications Tel: + 90-212-313-2319 Email: doruk.arbay@turkcell.com.tr
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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.
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| Date: November 24, 2006 | By: | /s/ Koray Ozturkler | ||||
| Name: Koray Ozturkler Title: Head of Investor Relations |
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| TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S. |
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| Date: November 24, 2006 | By: | /s/ Ferda Atabek | ||||
| Name: Ferda Atabek Title: Investor Relations Officer |
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