UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January 2016
Commission File Number: 001-14550
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
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(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Board Secretariat’s Office
Kong Gang San Lu, Number 88
Shanghai, China 200335
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: January 12, 2016 | By: | /s/ Wang Jian |
Name: Wang Jian Title: Joint Company Secretary | ||
Certain statements contained in this announcement may be regarded as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this announcement represent the Company's views as of the date of this announcement. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, unless required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this announcement.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.
OVERSEAS REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENT
RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE BOARD MEETING
This overseas regulatory announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.10B of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
The Company and all members of the Board confirm that the information contained in this announcement is true, accurate and complete, and jointly accept full responsibilities for any misrepresentations or misleading statements contained in, or material omissions from, this announcement. |
Pursuant to the Articles of Association of the Company (the “Articles”) and the Rules for the Meeting of Board of Directors (董事會議事規則) of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) and as convened by Mr. Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company, the first ordinary meeting in 2016 (the “Meeting”) of the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) was held on 12 January 2016 at Shanghai International Airport Hotel (上海國際機場賓館).
Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company, Ma Xulun, the Vice Chairman of the Company, Xu Zhao, Gu Jiadan, Li Yangmin, Tang Bing and Tian Liuwen, directors of the Company (the “Directors”), and Ji Weidong, Li Ruoshan, Ma Weihua and Shao Ruiqing, the independent non-executive Directors were present at the Meeting.
The Directors present at the Meeting confirmed that they had received the notice and materials in respect of the Meeting before it was held.
Yu Faming, the chairman of the supervisory committee of the Company, Xi Sheng, Ba Shengji, Feng Jinxiong and Xu Haihua, the supervisors of the Company, and the senior management personnel attended the Meeting.
The Directors present at the Meeting satisfied the quorum requirements under the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Articles. As such, the Meeting was legally and validly convened and held.
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The Meeting was chaired by Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company. The Directors present at the Meeting considered and unanimously passed the following resolutions:
Considered and approved the resolution on the application for the increase of the issue size of corporate bonds of the Company.
| 1. | It was agreed that the Company shall apply to the China Securities Regulatory Commission for the increase of the issue size of corporate bonds of the Company to a maximum of RMB10.3 billion. Such bonds have a term of not more than 10 years, and the proceeds will be used mainly for, among others, purchasing aircraft, re-financing bank loans and supplementing the working capital; and |
| 2. | The president of the Company shall be authorized to determine the specific plan for the issuance of corporate bonds based on the market conditions and take charge of the implementation thereof. |
By order of the Board
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
Wang Jian
Joint Company Secretary
Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
12 January 2016
As at the date of this announcement, the directors of the Company include Liu Shaoyong (Chairman), Ma Xulun (Vice Chairman, President), Xu Zhao (Director), Gu Jiadan (Director), Li Yangmin (Director, Vice President), Tang Bing (Director, Vice President), Tian Liuwen (Director, Vice President), Ji Weidong (Independent non-executive Director), Li Ruoshan (Independent non-executive Director), Ma Weihua (Independent non-executive Director) and Shao Ruiqing (Independent non-executive Director).
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