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On which stock exchanges is Turkcell traded and what are the stock symbols ?
New York Stock Exchange (2000) Symbol TKC
Istanbul Stock Exchange (2000) Symbol TCELL

Which type of shares are listed?
Turkcell shares are traded in the form of ordinary shares in Istanbul Stock Exchange and in the form of ADS in NYSE. Currently 2 ADS = 5 tradable shares. (For further information please refer to the press release that was announced on 04/20/2005 Turkcell announces an ADR ratio change for its ADR program.)

How often does Turkcell report earnings?
Turkcell reports earnings on quarterly basis.

Who owns Turkcell?
Shareholder Structure

Where can I find historical financial information on Turkcell ?
Financial Reports

How many shares does Turkcell have outstanding?
The nominal value of the issued share capital of Turkcell is TRY 2,200,000,000 consisting of 2,200,000,000 shares each with a nominal value of 1.00 TRY per share.

What is Turkcell's official accounting currency?
Turkcell has historically prepared and presented its consolidated financial statements on a consolidated basis in accordance with US GAAP in US dollars for purposes of reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") of USA and in New Turkish Lira ("TRY") in accordance with Turkish GAAP and Turkish Capital Market Board ("CMB") requirements in Turkey.

Starting from the first quarter of 2006, consolidated financial results of Turkcell are reported in accordance with IFRS in US dollars to international markets and in accordance with IFRS in TRY in line with the requirements of CMB in the local market.

What accounting convention does Turkcell adhere to?
We have historically maintained our books of account and prepared our statutory financial statements in Turkish Lira (prior to January 1, 2005) or New Turkish Lira (from January 1, 2005 onward) in accordance with Turkish Accounting Principles promulgated under the Turkish Commercial Code and Turkish tax legislation. We have periodically prepared Financial statements based on Capital Markets Board Communiqué Serial XI No:25 and USGAAP on quarterly basis and Annual Reports once a year and submitted them to relevant authorities until the end of 31 December 2005.

It is decided that IFRS will be adopted for the Financial Statements starting from the first quarter of 2006 on a quarterly basis and Annual Reports once a year for both Capital Markets Board of Turkey and Securities Exchange Commission.

Who can I contact regarding Turkcell shareholder questions?
For shareholder questions you can e-mail Investor Relations at investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr or you can call 0090 212 3131888.

What is Turkcell's CUSIP number for its ADRs/ADSs traded on the New York Stock Exchange?
Turkcel's CUSIP number for its ADSs is 900111204.

What is an ADR/ADS?
ADR stands for an American Depository Receipt. ADS stand for an American Depository Share. An ADR is a receipt for the shares of a foreign-based corporation held in the vault of a U.S. bank, entitling the shareholder to all dividends and capital gains. An ADR is the certificate that represents a number of ADSs.

When is the Turkcell Annual General Assembly?
General Assembly Information​

What is Turkcell's dividend policy?
Turkcell's dividend policy

When will Turkcell release its quarterly results?
Turkcell's Financial Calendar

When is Turkcell's fiscal year?
Turkcell's fiscal year is the 12-month calendar year (January - December).

How many people does Turkcell employ?
Turkcell employs 3,071 people as of December 31, 2011. (The number corresponds to Turkcell stand alone figure)​