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 October 12, 2016
  
Commission File Number: 001-15092
 


TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name in English)

Aydınevler Mahallesi İnönü Caddesi No:20
Küçükyalı Ofispark
34854 Maltepe
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 ¨
 
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 ¨                      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):
 
Yes ¨                      No x
 
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.
 
Yes ¨                      No x
 
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 October 12, 2016 regarding the news in the public media in relation to the Super League live broadcasting rights.
 
 


 
 
 
 
  
    

 
 
Istanbul, October 12, 2016


Announcement Regarding the News in the Public Media in Relation to the Super League Live Broadcasting Rights
                
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communique II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board
                     
With regards to the news in the public media in relation to our Company’s interest in the Super League live broadcasting rights, our Company shall evaluate participating in the tender once the tender specifications are announced and the Company deems conditions as suitable.



For more information:
 
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:  October 12, 2016
By:
 /s/Nihat Narin
 
 
Name:
Nihat Narin
 
 
Title:
Investor Relations and Business Development Director
 
       

 
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
 
     
     
Date:  October 12, 2016
By:
 /s/Ilter Terzioglu
 
 
Name:
Ilter Terzioglu
 
 
Title:
Strategy Executive Vice President