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 August 2007

Commission File Number 001-15092


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

Turkcell Plaza
Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 153
34430 Tepebasi
Istanbul, Turkey
(Address of principal executive offices)

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EXHIBIT INDEX



1 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

2 Press Release dated August 8, 2007




EXHIBIT 1



TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

As at 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

30 June

 

31 December

2007

2006

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

11

 

1,996,579

 

1,916,991

 

Intangible assets

 

12

 

1,269,407

 

1,234,668

 

Investments in equity accounted investees

 

13

 

566,009

 

523,840

 

Other investments, including derivatives

 

14

 

37,812

 

35,095

 

Due from related parties

 

31

 

70,747

 

72,506

 

Other non-current assets

 

15

 

34,075

 

121,465

 

Deferred tax assets

 

16

 

4,798

 

3,052

Total non-current assets

 

 

 

3,979,427

 

3,907,617

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

 

11,512

 

11,018

 

Other investments, including derivatives

 

14

 

42,452

 

61,733

 

Due from related parties

 

31

 

33,508

 

66,101

 

Trade receivables and accrued income

 

17

 

438,288

 

318,973

 

Other current assets

 

18

 

383,920

 

125,653

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

19

 

1,672,491

 

1,598,640

Total current assets

 

 

 

2,582,171

 

2,182,118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

 

6,561,598

 

6,089,735

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

20

 

1,636,204

 

1,636,204

 

Share premium

 

20

 

434

 

434

 

Reserves

 

20

 

390,418

 

(4,884)

 

Retained earnings

 

20

 

2,420,133

 

2,394,838

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company

 

4,447,189

 

4,026,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

20

 

92,942

 

91,375

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity

 

 

 

4,540,131

 

4,117,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and borrowings

 

22

 

141,630

 

113,503

 

Employee benefits

 

23

 

22,801

 

17,648

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

 

967

 

8,683

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

16

 

165,707

 

196,260

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

 

331,105

 

336,094

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank overdraft

 

19

 

12,007

 

285

 

Loans and borrowings

 

22

 

550,146

 

526,083

 

Income taxes payable

 

10

 

195,021

 

309,470

 

Trade and other payables

 

26

 

716,999

 

579,421

 

Due to related parties

 

31

 

8,279

 

6,844

 

Deferred income

 

24

 

185,682

 

184,337

 

Provisions

 

25

 

22,228

 

29,234

Total current liabilities

 

 

 

1,690,362

 

1,635,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

 

2,021,467

 

1,971,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

 

 

 

6,561,598

 

6,089,735

 

 

The notes on page 6 to 77 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

1

 

 






TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

For the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

Note

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

7

 

2,798,277

 

2,297,548

 

1,503,516

 

1,165,347

Direct cost of revenue

 

 

 

(1,454,421)

 

(1,314,352)

 

(768,426)

 

(646,998)

Gross profit

 

 

 

1,343,856

 

983,196

 

735,090

 

518,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income

 

 

 

8,352

 

10,116

 

5,242

 

8,624

Selling and marketing expenses

 

 

 

(513,313)

 

(402,955)

 

(281,618)

 

(196,865)

Administrative expenses

 

 

 

(106,859)

 

(85,545)

 

(54,427)

 

(44,272)

Other expenses

 

 

 

(4,099)

 

(6,689)

 

(2,083)

 

(3,061)

Results from operating activities

 

 

 

727,937

 

498,123

 

402,204

 

282,775

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance income

 

9

 

130,044

 

80,482

 

53,274

 

26,879

Finance expenses

 

9

 

(214,675)

 

(108,756)

 

(163,535)

 

(88,604)

Net finance cost

 

 

 

(84,631)

 

(28,274)

 

(110,261)

 

(61,725)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share of profit of equity accounted investees

13

 

26,150

 

35,765

 

8,471

 

19,917

Profit before income taxes

 

 

 

669,456

 

505,614

 

300,414

 

240,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

10

 

(147,034)

 

(252,327)

 

(46,422)

 

(164,880)

Profit for the period

 

 

 

522,422

 

253,287

 

000,000

 

76,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the Company

 

 

 

545,769

 

274,045

 

273,631

 

86,860

Minority interest

 

 

 

(23,347)

 

(20,758)

 

(19,639)

 

(10,773)

Profit for the period

 

 

 

522,422

 

253,287

 

000,000

 

76,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 

21

 

0.248077

 

0.124566

 

0.124378

 

0.039482

(in full USD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The notes on page 6 to 77 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


2

 





TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSE

For the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange translation differences

 

284,541

 

(540,841)

 

207,586

 

(542,907)

Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of deferred taxes

 

2,200

 

(233)

 

1,851

 

(623)

Income/(expense) recognized directly in equity

 

286,741

 

(541,074)

 

209,437

 

(543,530)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit for the period

 

522,422

 

253,287

 

253,992

 

76,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recognized income/(expense) for the period

 

809,163

 

(287,787)

 

463,429

 

(467,443)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the Company

 

831,385

 

(267,029)

 

481,943

 

(456,670)

Minority interest

 

(22,222)

 

(20,758)

 

(18,514)

 

(10,773)

Total recognized income/(expense) for the period

 

809,163

 

(287,787)

 

463,429

 

(467,443)



The notes on page 6 to 77 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


3

 





TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 


 

Six months ended

 

 

2007

 

2006

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Profit for the period

 

522,422

 

253,287

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

260,268

 

269,281

Amortization of intangibles

 

126,294

 

113,845

Foreign exchange loss, net

 

177,508

 

65,527

Net finance costs

 

(98,594)

 

(40,689)

Provision for doubtful receivables

 

14,303

 

12,008

Income tax expense

 

147,034

 

252,327

Share of profit of equity accounted investees

 

(47,494)

 

(35,765)

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

 

(4,323)

 

-

Translation reserve

 

23,570

 

(45,219)

Net gain/(loss) on remeasurement of investments

 

(181)

 

5,888

Amortization of transaction costs of borrowings

 

12,393

 

4,191

 

 

1,133,200

 

854,681

Change in trade receivables

 

(110,494)

 

(56,169)

Change in due from related parties

 

37,887

 

12,110

Change in inventories

 

358

 

(11,318)

Change in other current assets

 

(221,025)

 

(45,347)

Change in trading securities

 

-

 

(123,301)

Change in other non-current assets

 

88,626

 

499

Change in due to related parties

 

1,123

 

27

Change in trade and other payables

 

101,763

 

24,251

Change in other non-current liabilities

 

(7,846)

 

3,497

Change in employee benefits

 

3,787

 

1,745

Change in deferred income

 

(12,926)

 

10,614

Change in provisions

 

(8,459)

 

(7,063)

 

 

1,005,994

 

664,226

Interest paid

 

(25,289)

 

(24,203)

Income taxes paid

 

(336,578)

 

(62,755)

Dividend received

 

11,960

 

-

Net cash from operating activities

 

656,087

 

577,268

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

 

(237,208)

 

(160,955)

Acquisition of intangibles

 

(83,473)

 

(56,904)

Proceeds from sale of property plant and equipment

 

11,586

 

-

Acquisition of equity accounted investees and other investments

 

-

 

(6,168)

Acquisition of minority interest

 

(751)

 

(22,691)

Payment of currency option contracts premium

 

(3,489)

 

-

Proceeds from currency option contracts

 

3,851

 

-

Acquisition of available-for-sale financial assets

 

(119)

 

(5,464)

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets

 

17,386

 

6,712

Proceeds from settlement of held-to-maturity investments

 

7,665

 

-

Interest received

 

123,047

 

74,591

Dividends received

 

16,744

 

-

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(144,761)

 

(170,879)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

Payment of transaction costs

 

(205)

 

(52,126)

Proceeds from issuance of loans and borrowings

 

436,647

 

819,999

Repayment of borrowings and finance lease liabilities

 

(426,154)

 

(857,259)

Dividends paid

 

(457,625)

 

(342,166)

Change in minority interest

 

71,377

 

37,617

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(375,960)

 

(393,935)

 

 

 

 

 

Effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on balance sheet items

 

104,271

 

(128,569)

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

239,637

 

(116,115)

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

 

1,598,355

 

808,153

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents

 

(177,508)

 

(65,527)

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June

 

1,660,484

 

626,511



The notes on page 6 to 77 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 


Notes to the consolidated interim financial statements

 

               Page

 

1. Reporting entity

6

 

2. Basis of preparation

7

 

3. Significant accounting policies

8

 

4. Determination of fair values

19

 

5. Segment reporting

20

 

6. Acquisitions of joint ventures and minority interests

25

 

7. Revenue

26

 

8. Personnel expenses

26

 

9. Finance income and expense

26

 

10. Income tax expense in the income statement

27

 

11. Property, plant and equipment

29

 

12. Intangible assets

31

 

13. Equity accounted investees

33

 

14. Other investments, including derivatives

34

 

15. Other non-current assets

35

 

16. Deferred tax assets and liabilities

35

 

17. Trade receivables and accrued income

37

 

18. Other current assets

37

 

19. Cash and cash equivalents

38

 

20. Capital and reserves

39

 

21. Earnings per share

41

 

22. Loans and borrowings

42

 

23. Employee benefits

44

 

24. Deferred income

44

 

25. Provisions

44

 

26. Trade and other payables

45

 

27. Financial instruments and financial risk management

46

 

28. Operating leases

53

 

29. Capital commitments

54

 

30. Contingencies

55

 

31. Related parties

72

 

32. Group entities

77

 

33. Subsequent events

77

 

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

1.   Reporting entity

  Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri Anonim Sirketi (the “Company”) was incorporated in Turkey on 5 October 1993 and commenced its operations in 1994. It is engaged in establishing and operating a Global System for Mobile Communications (“GSM”) network in Turkey and regional states.

  In April 1998, the Company signed a license agreement (the “License”) with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Turkey (the “Turkish Ministry”), under which it was granted a 25 year GSM license in exchange for a license fee of $500,000. The License permits the Company to operate as a stand-alone GSM operator and releases it from some of the operating constraints in the Revenue Sharing Agreement, which was in effect prior to the License. Under the License, the Company collects all of the revenue generated from the operations of its GSM network and pays the Undersecretariat of Treasury (the “Turkish Treasury”) an ongoing license fee equal to 15% of its gross revenue from Turkish GSM operations. The Company continues to build and operate its GSM network and is authorized to, among other things, set its own tariffs within certain limits, charge peak and off-peak rates, offer a variety of service and pricing packages, issue invoices directly to subscribers, collect payments and deal directly with subscribers.

  On 25 June 2005, the Turkish government declared that GSM operators are required to pay 10% of their existing monthly ongoing license fee to the Turkish Ministry as a universal service fund contribution in accordance with Law No 5369. As a result, starting from 30 June 2005, the Company pays 90% of the ongoing license fee to the Turkish Treasury and 10% to the Turkish Ministry as universal service fund.

  In July 2000, the Company completed an initial public offering with the listing of its ordinary shares on the Istanbul Stock Exchange and American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, on the New York Stock Exchange.

  In November 2006, Cukurova Group sold 5.88% of the total shares through secondary offering. The Company did not receive any proceeds from this offering.

  As at 30 June 2007, two significant founding shareholders, Sonera Holding BV and Cukurova Group own approximately 37.1% and 21.2%, respectively, of the Company’s share capital, and are ultimate counterparties to a number of transactions that are discussed in the related party footnote. On 28 November 2005, upon completion of a series of transactions, Alfa Group acquired 13.2% indirect ownership in the Company through its Altimo subsidiary, one of Russia’s leading private telecommunications investors.

  The consolidated interim financial statements of the Company as at and for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007 comprise the Company and its seventeen subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group”) and the Group’s interest in one associate and one joint venture. The Company’s and each of its subsidiaries’, associate’s and joint ventures’ interim financial statements are prepared as at and for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

2.   Basis of preparation

(a)   Statement of compliance

  The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) and its interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

  The Group’s consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 8 August 2007.

(b)   Basis of measurement

  The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements are based on the statutory records, with adjustments and reclassifications for the purpose of fair presentation in accordance with IFRSs. They are prepared on the historical cost basis adjusted for the effects of inflation during the hyperinflationary period lasted by 31 December 2005, except that the following assets and liabilities are stated at their fair value: derivative financial instruments, financial instruments held for trading and financial instruments classified as available-for-sale. The methods used to measure fair value are further discussed in note 4.

(c)   Functional and presentation currency

  The consolidated interim financial statements are presented in US Dollars, rounded to the nearest thousand. Moreover, all financial information expressed in new Turkish Lira (“TRY”), Euros (“EUR”) and Swedish Krona (“SEK”) have been rounded to the nearest thousand. The functional currency of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries located in Turkey and Northern Cyprus and Financell BV (“Financell”) is TRY. The functional currency of Euroasia Telecommunications Holding BV (“Euroasia”) is US Dollars. The functional currency of LLC Astelit (“Astelit”) and East Asian Consortium BV (“Eastasia”) is Ukrainian Hryvnia and EUR, respectively.

(d)   Use of estimates and judgments

  The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

  Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

  Management discussed with the Audit Committee the development, selection and disclosure of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates and the application of these policies and estimates. Information about estimates, uncertainty and critical judgements about the contingencies are described in note 30 and detailed analysis with respect to accounting estimates and judgements of bad debts, useful life or expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in depreciable assets is provided below:

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

2.   Basis of preparation (continued)

(d)   Use of estimates and judgments (continued)

  Key sources of estimation uncertainty

  In note 27, detailed analysis is provided for the foreign exchange exposure of the Company and risks in relation to foreign exchange movements.

  Critical accounting judgements in applying the Company’s accounting policies 

  Certain critical accounting judgements in applying the Company’s accounting policies are described below.

  Trade receivables and accrued income

  The impairment losses in trade and other receivables are based on management’s evaluation of the volume of the receivables outstanding, past experience and general economic conditions.

  Useful life of assets

  The useful economic lives of the Group’s assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and regularly reviewed for appropriateness. The Group defines useful life of its assets in terms of the assets’ expected utility to the Group. This judgment is based on the experience of the Group with similar assets. In determining the useful life of an asset, the Group also follows technical and/or commercial obsolescence arising on changes or improvements from a change in the market. The useful life of the License is based on duration of the license agreement.

  Commission fees

  Commission fees relate to services performed in relation to betting games where the Group acts as an agent in the transaction rather than as the principal. In the absence of specific guidance in IFRSs on distinguishing between an agent and a principal, management considered the following factors:

    The Group does not take the responsibility for fulfillment of the games.

    The Group does not collect the revenue from the final customer and it does not bear the credit risk.

    The Group earns a stated percentage of the total turnover.

3.   Significant accounting policies

  The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated interim financial statements.

(a)   Basis of consolidation

(i)   Subsidiaries

  Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that presently are exercisable or convertible are taken into account. The interim financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated interim financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(a)   Basis of consolidation (continued)

(ii)   Associates and joint ventures (equity accounted investees)

  Associates are those entities in which the Company has significant influence, but not control, over the financial and operating policies. Joint ventures are those entities over whose activities the Company has joint control, established by contractual agreement and requiring unanimous consent for strategic financial and operating decisions. Associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method (equity accounted investees). The consolidated interim financial statements include the Company’s share of the income and expenses of equity accounted investees, after adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the Company, from the date that significant influence or joint control commences until the date that significant influence or joint control ceases. When the Company’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, carrying amount of that interest is reduced to nil and recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Company has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of an associate. The Company’s equity accounted investees as at 30 June 2007 are Fintur Holdings B.V. (“Fintur”) and A-Tel Pazarlama ve Servis Hizmetleri AS (“A-Tel”).

(iii)   Transactions eliminated on consolidation

  Intragroup balances and any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intragroup transactions are eliminated in preparing the consolidated interim financial statements. Unrealised gains arising from transactions with equity accounted investees are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the entity. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

(iv)   Acquisition from entities under common control

  Business combinations arising from transfers of interests in entities that are under the control of the shareholder that controls the Group are excluded from the scope of IFRS 3 Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”). The assets and liabilities acquired from entities under common control are recognised at the carrying amounts recognised previously in the Company’s controlling shareholder’s consolidated financial statements. The components of equity of the acquired entities are added to the same components within the Company equity except that any share capital of the acquired entities is recognised as part of share premium.

(b)   Foreign currency

(i)   Foreign currency transactions

  Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Group entities at exchange rate ruling at the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the income statement. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the functional currency at exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in profit or loss, except for differences arising on the retranslation of available-for-sale equity instruments or a financial liability designated as a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(b)   Foreign currency (continued)

(ii)   Foreign operations

  The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated to US Dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to US Dollars at rates approximating to the exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Since 1 January 2005, the Group’s date of transition to IFRS, such differences have been recognized in the foreign currency translation reserve. When a foreign operation is disposed of, in part or in full, the relevant amount in the translation reserve is transferred to profit or loss. Foreign exchange differences arising on retranslation are recognized directly in a separate component of equity.

(iii)   Translation from functional to presentation currency

  Items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entities operate, normally under their local currencies.

  The consolidated interim financial statements are presented in US Dollars, which is the presentation currency of the Group. The Group uses US Dollars as the presentation currency for the convenience of investor and analyst community.

  Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented (including comparatives) are translated to US Dollars at exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Income and expenses for each income statement (including comparatives) in non-hyperinflationary economies are translated to US Dollars at rates approximating to exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

  Foreign exchange differences arising on retranslation are recognised directly in a separate component of equity.

(iv)   Net investment in foreign operations

  Foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations are recognized in translation reserve. They are transferred to the income statement upon disposal.

(c)   Financial instruments

(i)   Non-derivative financial instruments

  Non-derivative financial instruments comprise investments in equity and debt securities, trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, loans and borrowings, and trade and other payables.

  Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or loss, any directly attributable transaction costs, except as described below. Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial instruments are measured as described below.

  A financial instrument is recognised if the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are derecognised if the Group’s contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assets expire or if the Group transfers the financial asset to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date, i.e., the date that the Group commits itself to purchase or sell the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised if the Group’s obligations specified in the contract expire or are discharged or cancelled.

  Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(c)   Financial instruments (continued)

(i)   Non-derivative financial instruments (continued)

  Accounting for finance income and expense is discussed in note 3(m).

  Held-to-maturity investments

  If the Group has the positive intent and ability to hold debt securities to maturity, then they are classified as held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity investments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.

  Available-for-sale financial assets

  The Group’s investments in equity securities and certain debt securities are classified as available-for-sale financial assets. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses (see note 3(h)(i)), and foreign exchange gains and losses on available-for-sale monetary items (see note 3(b)(i)), are recognised directly in equity. When an investment is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss in equity is transferred to profit or loss.

  Investments at fair value through profit or loss

  An instrument is classified as investment at fair value through profit or loss if it is held for trading or is designated as such upon initial recognition. Financial instruments are designated at fair value through profit or loss if the Group manages such investments and makes purchase and sale decisions based on their fair value. Upon initial recognition, attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognised in profit or loss.

  Other

  Other non-derivative financial instruments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.

(ii)   Derivative financial instruments

  The Group holds derivative financial instruments to hedge its foreign currency risk exposures arising from operational, financing and investing activities. In accordance with its treasury policy, the Group engages in forward and option contracts. However, these derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and are accounted for as trading instruments.

  Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative, and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value through profit or loss.

  Derivatives are recognised initially at fair value; attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognized in income statement.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(c)   Financial instruments (continued)

(iii)   Share capital

  Ordinary shares

  Incremental costs directly attributable to issue of ordinary shares and share options are recognised as a deduction from equity.

  Repurchase of share capital

  When share capital recognised as equity is repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid, including directly attributable costs, is recognised as a deduction from equity. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction from total equity.

(d)   Property, plant and equipment

(i)   Recognition and measurement

  Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost adjusted for the effects of inflation during the hyperinflationary period lasted by 31 December 2005 less accumulated depreciation (see below) and impairment losses (see note 3(h)).

  Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labor, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located.

  Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment.

(ii)   Subsequent costs

  The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other costs are recognised in the income statement as expense as incurred.

(iii)   Depreciation

  Depreciation is recognized in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Land is not depreciated. The estimated useful lives for current and comparative periods are as follows:

 

 

Buildings

25 – 50 years

 

Network infrastructure

5– 10 years

 

Equipment, fixtures and fittings

4 – 5 years

 

Motor vehicles

4 – 5 years

 

Central betting terminals

1 – 5 years

 

Leasehold improvements

5 years

 

  Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reassessed at the reporting date.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(d)   Property, plant and equipment (continued)

(iii)   Depreciation (continued)

  During March 2007, Inteltek renewed its fixed odds betting contract reducing the period of the contract to March 2008 from September 2011, which resulted in change in expected usage of betting property, plant and equipment. As a result, expected useful lives of operational assets decreased. Effect of this change on depreciation expense recognized in direct cost of revenues in current and future periods is as follows:

 

 

Six months ended 30 June 2007

 

Year ended
31 December 2007

 

Year ended
31 December 2008

Increase/(decrease) in depreciation

 

3,851

 

10,112

 

(1,155)

 

(e)   Intangible assets

  Intangible assets acquired by the Group are stated at cost adjusted for the effects of inflation during the hyperinflationary period lasted by 31 December 2005 less accumulated amortization (see below) and impairment losses (see note 3(h)).

  Expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands is recognised in the income statement as an expense as incurred.

(i)   Subsequent expenditure

  Subsequent expenditure on capitalised intangible assets is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands, is expensed as incurred.

(ii)   Amortization

  Amortization is recognized in the income statement on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets unless such lives are indefinite from the date that they are available for use. Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are systematically tested for impairment at each balance sheet date. The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:

 

Computer software

3 – 8

years

 

GSM and other telecommunications license

3 – 25

years

 

Transmission lines

10

years

 

Central betting system operating right

1 – 5

years

 

Customer base

2

years

 

(f)   Leased assets

  Leases in terms of which the Group assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Upon initial recognition, the leased asset is measured at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset.

  Other leases are operating leases and the leased assets are not recognized on the Group’s balance sheet.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(g)   Inventories

  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less selling expenses. The cost of inventory is determined using the weighted average method and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location and condition. At 30 June 2007, inventories mainly consist of simcards and scratch cards.

(h)   Impairment

(i)   Financial assets

  A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.

  An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. An impairment loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset is calculated by reference to its current fair value.

  Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.

  All impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any cumulative loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset recognised previously in equity is transferred to profit or loss.

  An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised. For financial assets measured at amortised cost and available-for-sale financial assets that are debt securities, the reversal is recognised in profit or loss. For available-for-sale financial assets that are equity securities, the reversal is recognised directly in equity.

(ii)   Non-financial assets

  The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, inventories, property, plant and equipment and deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives or that are not yet available for use, recoverable amount is estimated at each reporting date.

  An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that largely are independent from other assets and groups. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.

  The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(h)   Impairment (continued)

(ii)   Non-financial assets (continued)

  An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(i)   Employee benefits

(i)   Retirement pay liability

  In accordance with existing labor law in Turkey, the Company and its subsidiaries in Turkey are required to make lump-sum payments to employees who have completed one year of service and whose employment is terminated without cause or who retire, are called up for military service or die. Such payments are calculated on the basis of 30 days’ pay maximum full TRY 1,961 as at 30 June 2007 (equivalent to full $1,503 as at 30 June 2007) (31 December 2006: full TRY 1,857 (equivalent to full $1,423 as at 30 June 2007)) per year of employment at the rate of pay applicable at the date of retirement or termination. Reserve for retirement pay is computed and reflected in the consolidated interim financial statements on a current basis. The reserve has been calculated by estimating the present value of future probable obligation of the Group arising from the retirement of the employees. The calculation was based upon the retirement pay ceiling announced by the government.

(ii)   Defined contribution plans

  Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the income statement as incurred. Turkcell initiated a defined contribution retirement plan for all eligible employees during 2005. Besides, Inteltek Internet Teknoloji Yatirim ve Danismanlik Ticaret AS (“Inteltek”) and Bilyoner Interaktif Hizmetler AS (“Bilyoner”), other consolidated subsidiaries, initiated a defined contribution retirement plan for all eligible employees during 2006. The assets of the plan are held separately from the consolidated interim financial statements of the Group. The Company, Inteltek and Bilyoner are required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll costs to the retirement benefit scheme to fund the benefits. The only obligation of the Company, Inteltek and Bilyoner with respect to the retirement plan is to make the specified contributions.

(j)   Provisions

  A provision is recognised in the balance sheet if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.

  Onerous contracts

  A provision for onerous contracts is recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established, the Group recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(k)   Revenue

  Communication fees include all types of postpaid revenues from incoming and outgoing calls, additional services and prepaid revenues. Communication fees are recognized at the time the services are rendered.

  With respect to prepaid revenues, the Group generally collects cash in advance by selling scratch cards to distributors. In such cases, the Group does not recognize revenue until the subscribers use the telecommunications services. Instead, deferred revenue is recorded under current liabilities.

  Both postpaid and prepaid services may be bundled with handset or other services and these bundled services and products involve consideration in the form of fixed fee or a fixed fee coupled with continuing payment stream. Deliverables are accounted separately where a market for each deliverable exists and if the recognition criterion is met individually. Costs associated with each deliverable are recognized at the time of revenue recognized. The arrangement consideration is allocated to each deliverable in proportion to the fair value of the individual deliverables.

  Commission fees mainly comprised of net takings earned to a maximum of 7% of gross takings, as a head agent of fixed odds betting games starting from 15 March 2007 and 4.3% commission recognized based on the para-mutual and fixed odds betting games operated on Central Betting System. Prior to 15 March 2007, under the former head agency agreement, head agency commission fees were earned to a maximum of 12% of gross takings. Commission revenues are recognized at the time all the services related with the games are fully rendered. Under the head agency agreement, Inteltek is obliged to undertake any excess payout, which is presented on net basis with the commission fees.

  Monthly fixed fees represent a fixed amount charged to postpaid subscribers on a monthly basis without regard to the level of usage. Fixed fees are recognized on a monthly basis when billed.

  Simcard sales are recognized net of returns, discounts and rebates upon initial entry of a new subscriber into the GSM system only to the extent of direct costs. Excess simcard and prepaid simcard sales, if any, are deferred and amortized over the estimated effective subscriber life.

  Call center revenues are recognized at the time the services are rendered.

(l)   Lease payments

  Payments made under operating leases are recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognized in the income statement as an integral part of the total lease expense, over the term of the lease.

  Minimum lease payments made under finance leases are apportioned between the finance expense and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance expense is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Contingent lease payments are accounted for by revising the minimum lease payments over the remaining term of the lease when the lease adjustment is confirmed.

 

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(m)   Finance income and expenses

  Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, gains on the disposal of available-for-sale financial assets, changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, net foreign currency gains, and gains on hedging instruments that are recognised in profit or loss. Interest income is recognised as it accrues, using the effective interest method.

  Finance expenses comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of the discount on provisions, net foreign currency losses, changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, impairment losses recognised on financial assets, and losses on hedging instruments that are recognised in profit or loss. All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

(n)   Transactions with related parties

  A related party is essentially any party that controls or can significantly influence the financial or operating decisions of the Group to the extent that the Group may be prevented from fully pursuing its own interests. For reporting purposes, investee companies and their shareholders, key management personnel, shareholders of the Group and the companies that the shareholders have a relationship with are considered to be related parties.

(o)   Income tax expense

  Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity.

  Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

  Deferred tax is recognised using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognised for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of goodwill, the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that they probably will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

  A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which temporary difference can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

  Additional income taxes that arise from the distribution of dividends are recognised at the same time as the liability to pay the related dividend is recognised.

  Information as to the calculation of income tax expense in the income statement for the interim periods presented is included in note 10.

 

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

3.   Significant accounting policies (continued)

(p)   Earnings per share

  The Group presents basic earnings per share (“EPS”) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is equal to basic EPS because the Group does not have any convertible notes or share options granted to employees.

(q)   Segment reporting

  A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged either in providing related products or services (business segment), or in providing products or services within a particular economic environment (geographical segment), which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those of other segments. The Group’s primary segment reporting is based on geographical segment and secondary segment reporting is based on business segments.

(r)   New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

  A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are not yet effective for the period ended 30 June 2007, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated interim financial statements:

    IFRS 8 Operating Segments requires that an entity should disclose information to enable users of its financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the types of business activities in which it engages and the economic environments in which it operates. IFRS 8 requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the entity that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance. IFRS 8 is effective for annual financial statements for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009 and will require additional disclosures for the Group. Earlier adoption is permitted.

    IFRIC 12, Service Concession Arrangements provides guidance to private sector entities on certain recognition and measurement issues that arise in accounting for public to private service concession agreements. IFRIC 12 becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008 and the Group is evaluating the potential effects on its consolidated financial statements.

    IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes requires that an entity recognise credits that it awards to customers as part of a sales transaction as a separately identifiable component of revenue, which would be deferred at the date of the initial sale. IFRIC 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008 and the Group is evaluating the potential effects on its consolidated financial statements.

    IFRIC 14IAS 19 –The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction clarifies when refunds or reductions in future contributions in relation to defined benefit assets should be regarded as available and provides guidance on the impact of minimum funding requirements on such assets. It also addresses when a minimum funding requirement might give rise to a liability. IFRIC 14 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008, and is not expected to have any impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

4.   Determination of fair values

  A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the following methods. Where applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that asset or liability.

(i)   Property, plant and equipment

  The fair value of property, plant and equipment recognised as a result of a business combination is based on market values. The market value of property is the estimated amount for which a property could be exchanged on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion. The market value of items of plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings is based on the quoted market prices for similar items.

(ii)   Intangible assets

  The fair value of intangible assets is based on the discounted cash flows expected to be derived from the use and eventual sale of the assets.

(iii)   Investments in equity and debt securities

  The fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale financial assets is determined by reference to their quoted bid price and over the counter market price at the reporting date. The fair value of held-to-maturity investments is determined for disclosure purposes only.

(iv)   Trade and other receivables

  The fair value of trade and other receivables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date.

(v)   Derivatives

  The fair value of forward exchange contracts and option contracts is based on their listed market price, if available. If a listed market price is not available, then fair value is estimated by discounting the difference between the contractual forward price and the current forward price for the residual maturity of the contract using a risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds) or option pricing models.

(vi)   Non-derivative financial liabilities

  Fair value, which is determined for disclosure purposes, is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. For finance leases, the market rate of interest is determined by reference to similar lease agreements.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

5.   Segment reporting

  Primary reporting format – geographical segments

  Segment information is presented in respect of the Group’s geographical and business segments. The primary format, geographical segments, is based on the dominant source and nature of the Group’s risk and returns as well as the Group’s internal reporting structure.

  Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly investments and related revenue, loans and borrowings and related expenses, corporate assets and income tax assets and liabilities.

  Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets other than goodwill.               

  Geographical segments:

  A geographical segment is a distinguishable component of an enterprise that is engaged in providing products or services within a particular economic environment and that is subject to risks and returns that are different from those of components operating in other economic environments.

  In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment revenue is based on the geographical location of the entities. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets.

  The Group comprises the following main geographical segments: Turkey, Ukraine, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

  Business segments:

  In presenting information on the basis of business segments, segment revenue is based on the operational activity of the entities. Segment assets are based on the intended use of the assets.

  The Group comprises the following main business segments: Telecommunications and betting businesses

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

5.   Segment reporting (continued)

Six months ended 30 June

Turkey Ukraine Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus
Other Elinations Consolidated






2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 











Total external revenues   2,661,336   2,228,966   96,794   36,854   40,147   31,728           2,798,277   2,297,548  
Intersegment revenue  2,004   597   616     2,876   947       (5,496 ) (1,544 )    
 











Total segment revenue  2,663,340   2,229,563   97,410   36,854   43,023   32,675       (5,496 ) (1,544 ) 2,798,277   2,297,548  
 











Segment result  785,018   573,241   (64,290 ) (81,776 ) 3,708   2,393       (752 ) 838   723,684   494,696  
Unallocated income, net                      4,253   3,427  
 

Results from operating activities                      727,937   498,123  
 

Net finance cost                      (84,631 ) (28,274 )
Share of profit/(loss) of equity 
accounted investees  (17,926 )           44,076   35,765       26,150   35,765  
Income tax expense                      (147,034 ) (252,327 )
 

Profit for the period                      522,422   253,287  
 


 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

5.   Segment reporting (continued)

Three months ended 30 June

Turkey Ukraine Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus
Other Elinations Consolidated






2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 











Total external revenues   1,428,306   1,129,427   54,016   19,787   21,194   16,133           1,503,516   1,165,347  
Intersegment revenue  1,284   250   616     1,759   695       (3,659 ) (945 )    
 











Total segment revenue  1,429,590   1,129,677   54,632   19,787   22,953   16,828       (3,659 ) (945 ) 1,503,516   1,165,347  
 











Segment result  427,062   318,006   (29,193 ) (42,476 ) 2,034   1,217       (858 ) 465   399,045   277,212  
Unallocated income, net  3,159   5,563  
 

Results from operating activities                      402,204   282,775  
 

Net finance cost                      (110,261 ) (61,725 )
Share of profit/(loss) of equity 
accounted investees  (13,549 )           22,020   19,917       8,471   19,917  
Income tax expense                      (46,422 ) (164,880 )
 

Profit for the period                      253,992   76,087  
 


 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

5.   Segment reporting (continued)

As at 30 June 2007 and 31 December 2006

Turkey Ukraine Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus
Other Elinations Consolidated






2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 











Segment assets   3,410,852   3,154,146   672,853   572,474   65,897   35,529   15     (19,827 ) (563 ) 4,129,790   3,761,586  
Investment in equity accounted 
investees  133,101   147,568           432,908   376,272       566,009   523,840  
Unallocated assets                      1,865,799   1,804,309  
 

Total assets                      6,561,598   6,089,735  
 

Segment liabilities  842,202   736,753   96,942   76,753   37,669   12,993   43   119   (19,071 ) (451 ) 957,785   826,167  
Unallocated liabilities                      1,063,682   1,145,601  
 

Total liabilities                      2,021,467   1,971,768  
 



Six months ended 30 June

Turkey Ukraine Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus
Other Elinations Consolidated






2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 











Capital expenditure   188,440   124,751   103,009   89,371   29,232   3,737           320,681   217,859  
Depreciation  235,486   231,983   21,488   34,446   3,294   2,852           260,268   269,281  
Amortization of intangible assets  108,969   101,151   16,482   12,261   843   433           126,294   113,845  
Impairment losses  14,970   14,312   115   (206 ) 262   184           15,347   14,290  


Three months ended 30 June

Turkey Ukraine Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus
Other Elinations Consolidated






2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 











Capital expenditure   109,647   45,225   53,038   33,701   28,000   1,269           190,685   80,195  
Depreciation  120,479   111,000   11,928   18,740   1,644   1,384           134,051   131,124  
Amortization of intangible assets  55,870   48,562   7,428   6,417   553   227           63,851   55,206  
Impairment losses  7,789   7,493   74   (13 ) 139   307           8,002   7,787  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

5.   Segment reporting (continued)

  Business segments

Six months ended 30 June

Telecommunications Betting Other operations Consolidated




2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006








Total external revenues   2,714,553   2,202,223   76,088   87,814   7,636   7,511   2,798,277   2,297,548  
Capital expenditures  318,230   214,629   742   1,392   1,709   1,838   320,681   217,859  


Three months ended 30 June

Telecommunications Betting Other operations Consolidated




2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006








Total external revenues   1,481,711   1,133,362   17,932   27,816   3,873   4,169   1,503,516   1,165,347  
Capital expenditures  189,356   78,007   105   1,156   1,224   1,032   190,685   80,195  


As at 30 June 2007 and 31 December 2006

Telecommunications Betting Other operations Consolidated




2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006








Segment assets   4,083,014   3,712,408   21,117   23,418   25,659   25,760   4,129,790   3,761,586  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

6.   Acquisitions of joint ventures and minority interests

  Business combination

  During August 2006, the Company acquired 50% shares of A-Tel for a consideration of TRY 218,715 (equivalent to $167,649 and $150,000 at 30 June 2007 and 9 August 2006, respectively). At 30 June 2007, management has not yet completed the evaluation of the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities of A-Tel and its allocation of the purchase price. The Company has a period up to one year to complete purchase price allocation effective from August 2006, which is the date of acquisition. Therefore, final purchase accounting adjustments may differ from the Company’s initial estimates and the allocation of purchase price is subject to refinement. A-Tel is accounted for under equity method and results of the operations for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007 are included in the accompanying consolidated interim financial statements using ownership rate of 50% as at and for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007. Besides, during February 2007 and September 2006, A-Tel’s General Assembly decided to distribute dividends and accordingly the Company reduced the carrying value of its investment in A-Tel by the dividends declared of TRY 37,448 (equivalent to $28,704 at 30 June 2007) and TRY 30,300 (equivalent to $23,225 at 30 June 2007) as at 30 June 2007 and 31 December 2006, respectively. On 9 March 2007 and 16 October 2006, such dividends are collected by the Company.

  A-Tel is involved in the marketing, selling and distributing the Company’s prepaid systems. A-Tel acts as the only dealer of the Company for Muhabbet Kart (a prepaid card), and receives dealer activation fees and simcard subsidies for the sale of Muhabbet Kart. In addition to the sales of simcards and scratch cards through an extensive network of newspaper kiosks located throughout Turkey, the Company has entered into several agreements with A-Tel for sale of campaigns and for subscriber activations. Since 1999, the business cooperation between the Company and A-Tel has provided important support to the Company’s sales and marketing activities. With the brand name Muhabbet Kart, A-Tel has proved success in a competitive environment through well structured campaigns. With the acquisition of 50% stake in A-Tel, management believes that the Company will be better positioned in the changing competitive environment and achieve increased benefits by optimizing sales and marketing efforts. A-Tel is a joint venture and its remaining 50% shares are held by Turkey’s Savings and Deposit Insurance Fund (the “SDIF”).

  Acquisition of minority interests

  In January, March and May 2007, the Company made contribution to capital increase of  Euroasia for $27,500 each. As Eurocorp did not participate in these capital increases, ownership of the Company increased from 54.8% to 55.0%. The Group recognised a decrease in minority interests of $751.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

7.   Revenue

 

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

Communication fees

 

2,628,509

 

2,158,719

 

1,435,170

 

1,111,132

Commission fees on betting business

 

76,088

 

87,814

 

17,932

 

27,816

Monthly fixed fees

 

26,062

 

27,271

 

13,467

 

13,373

Simcard sales

 

13,421

 

12,041

 

6,548

 

6,260

Call center revenues

 

5,603

 

4,524

 

2,553

 

2,131

Other revenues

 

48,594

 

7,179

 

27,846

 

4,635

 

 

2,798,277

 

2,297,548

 

1,503,516

 

1,165,347

 

8.   Personnel Expenses

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

Wages and salaries (*)

 

160,216

 

132,799

 

84,001

 

65,480

Increase in liability for long-service leave

 

5,450

 

2,935

 

1,500

 

322

Contributions to defined contribution plans

 

573

 

537

 

313

 

285

 

 

166,239

 

136,271

 

85,814

 

66,087

 

* Wages and salaries include compulsory social security contributions.

 

9.   Finance income and expense

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

Interest income

 

108,614

 

55,361

 

44,068

 

25,416

Late payment interest income

 

13,947

 

16,720

 

6,773

 

7,796

Premium income on option contracts

 

2,937

 

5,120

 

1,245

 

2,986

Other interest income

 

2,508

 

3,281

 

835

 

1,520

Gain on financial assets

 

2,038

 

-

 

353

 

(2,981)

Net foreign exchange gain

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(7,858)

Finance income

 

130,044

 

80,482

 

53,274

 

26,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net foreign exchange loss

 

(177,508)

 

(65,527)

 

(139,877)

 

(65,527)

Interest expense on financial liabilities/assets measured at amortised cost

 

(24,194)

 

(34,120)

 

(12,783)

 

(14,641)

Debt extinguishment cost

 

(7,878)

 

-

 

(7,878)

 

-

Other

 

(5,095)

 

(9,109)

 

(2,997)

 

(8,436)

Finance expenses

 

(214,675)

 

(108,756)

 

(163,535)

 

(88,604)

Net finance cost

 

(84,631)

 

(28,274)

 

(110,261)

 

(61,725)

 

  Debt extinguishment cost consists of the difference between the net present value and the face value of the long term syndicated loan on the date of payment date.

  Interest expense on borrowings capitalized on fixed assets amounts to $4,328, $1,524, $2,381 and $1,524 for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

 

10.   Income tax expense in the income statement

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current tax expense

 

(193,640)

 

(154,320)

 

(79,374)

 

(84,814)

Current period

 

(193,640)

 

(154,320)

 

(79,374)

 

(84,814)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax benefit/(expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

 

30,571

 

43,386

 

17,140

 

46,953

Benefit of investment incentive recognized

 

16,035

 

11,416

 

15,812

 

(1,673)

Reduction in tax rate

 

-

 

(152,809)

 

-

 

(125,346)

 

 

46,606

 

(98,007)

 

32,952

 

(80,066)

Total income tax expense

 

(147,034)

 

(252,327)

 

(46,422)

 

(164,880)


  Income tax recognized directly in equity is amounting to $1,345, $126, $467 and $(364) for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007 and 2006, respectively.

  Reconciliation of effective tax rate

  The reported income tax expense for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007 and 2006 are different than the amounts computed by applying the statutory tax rate to profit before income tax of the Company, as shown in the following reconciliation:

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

 

30 June

2007

 

30 June

2006

Profit before income taxes

 

669,456

 

505,614

 

300,414

 

240,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax using the Company’s domestic tax rate

20%

(133,891)

20%

(101,123)

20%

(60,083)

20%

(48,193)

Effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions

(1)%

4,085

(1)%

5,187

(1)%

2,091

(1)%

3,605

Tax exempt income

(1)%

6,233

0%

248

0%

922

0%

210

Non deductible items

0%

(3,062)

1%

(5,782)

(1)%

3,103

(2)%

5,577

Investment tax credit

(2)%

16,035

(2)%

11,416

(5)%

15,812

1%

(1,673)

Effect of gradual tax rate

3%

(19,126)

-

-

0%

(390)

-

-

Change in tax rate

-

-

30%

(152,809)

-

-

52%

(125,346)

Unrecognized deferred tax assets

3%

(21,760)

4%

(19,372)

4%

(10,998)

3%

(6,919)

Other

(1)%

 4,452

(2)%

9,908

(1)%

 3,121

(3)%

7,859

Total income tax expense

22%

(147,034)

50%

 (252,327)

15%

 (46,422)

68%

(164,880) 


  The income taxes payable of $195,021 at 30 June 2007 represents the amount of current income taxes payable in respect of related taxable profit for the six months ended 30 June 2007. The income taxes payable of $309,470 at 31 December 2006 represents the amount of income taxes payable for the year ended 31 December 2006.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

10.   Income tax expense in the income statement (continued)

  According to the article 32 of New Corporate Tax Law No. 5520, the corporate tax rate was reduced from 30% to 20%. In this respect, corporate income of the companies are subject to corporate tax at the rate of 20%, effective from 1 January 2006 onwards. It has been also stated that the advance corporate tax that was calculated and collected on the rate of 30% for the advance corporate tax periods after 1 January 2006 that is in excess of the amount calculated by the new rate for the same periods will be offset against the advance corporate tax for the following advance tax periods.

  According to the Income Tax Law which was published in Official Gazette on 8 April 2006, the investment allowance application has been abolished effective from 1 January 2006. Accordingly, tax payers have been granted an option to use the tax benefits of investment incentive certificates given that they file tax returns at 30% corporate tax rate; or file tax returns at 20% corporate tax rate (which is the new comparable tax rate effective from 1 January 2006) without using the tax benefits of investment incentive certificates. The Company used the tax benefit of investment incentive certificates which provides 0.2% net benefit on corporate taxes. However, the respective law allows the taxpayers to utilize their investment allowance rights obtained under the scope of the previous provisions only from their income generated in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008.

 

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

11.   Property, plant and equipment

Cost or deemed cost Balance at
1 January 2006
Additions Disposals Transfers* Effect of
movements in
exchange rates
Balance at
31 December 2006






Network infrastructure (All Operational)   4,220,485   14,453   (1,897 ) 424,458   (180,707 ) 4,476,792  
Land and buildings  250,517   3,972   (386 ) 10,874   (11,269 ) 253,708  
Equipment, fixtures and fittings  292,428   6,634   (1,597 ) 7,675   (12,657 ) 292,483  
Motor vehicles  18,982   589   (915 ) 15   (853 ) 17,818  
Leasehold improvements  137,196   544   (17 )   (5,893 ) 131,830  
Construction in progress  385,367   464,588     (563,425 ) (19,343 ) 267,187  






Total   5,304,975   490,780   (4,812 ) (120,403 ) (230,722 ) 5,439,818  






Accumulated Depreciation  
Network infrastructure (All Operational)  2,675,018   465,549   (1,261 )   (113,520 ) 3,025,786  
Land and buildings  59,342   10,615       (2,514 ) 67,443  
Equipment, fixtures and fittings  287,901   16,649   (1,228 )   (12,694 ) 290,628  
Motor vehicles  14,991   1,895   (632 )   (653 ) 15,601  
Leasehold improvements  125,013   3,825   (15 )   (5,454 ) 123,369  






Total   3,162,265   498,533   (3,136 )   (134,835 ) 3,522,827  






Total property, plant and equipment   2,142,710   (7,753 ) (1,676 ) (120,403 ) (95,887 ) 1,916,991  







*The remaining portion of transfer amounting to $120,403 comprises intangible assets.



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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)


11.   Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Cost or deemed cost Balance at
1 January 2007
Additions Disposals Transfers* Effect of
movements in
exchange rates
Balance at
31 December 2007






Network infrastructure (All Operational)   4,476,792   17,422   (196,891 ) 216,453   322,848   4,836,624  
Land and buildings  253,708   8,435   (85 ) (4,164 ) 18,346   276,240  
Equipment, fixtures and fittings  292,483   4,602   (5,501 ) 9,868   20,924   322,376  
Motor vehicles  17,818   207   (4,218 )   1,373   15,180  
Leasehold improvements  131,830   536   (162 ) (5,149 ) 9,638   136,693  
Construction in progress  267,187   251,952     (262,954 ) 16,422   272,607  






Total   5,439,818   283,154   (206,857 ) (45,946 ) 389,551   5,859,720  






Accumulated Depreciation  
Network infrastructure (All Operational)  3,025,786   242,880   (189,872 )   243,355   3,322,149  
Land and buildings  67,443   5,680   (35 )   5,350   78,438  
Equipment, fixtures and fittings  290,628   9,141   (5,459 )   22,513   316,823  
Motor vehicles  15,601   655   (4,142 )   1,239   13,353  
Leasehold improvements  123,369   1,912   (86 )   7,183   132,378  






Total   3,522,827   260,268   (199,594 )   279,640   3,863,141  






Total property, plant and equipment   1,916,991   22,886   (7,263 ) (45,946 ) 109,911   1,996,579  






*Transfer amounting to $45,946 comprises transfers to intangible assets



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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

11.   Property, plant and equipment (continued)

  Leased assets

  The Group leases equipments under a number of finance lease agreements. At the end of each of the lease period, the Group has the option to purchase the equipment at a beneficial price. As at 30 June 2007, net carrying amount of fixed assets acquired under finance leases amounted to $93,499 (31 December 2006: $92,956).

  Property, plant and equipment under construction

  Construction in progress consisted of expenditures in GSM network of the Company, Astelit and Kibris Mobile Telekomunikasyon Limited Sirketi (“Kibris Telekom”) and non-operational items as at 30 June 2007 and 31 December 2006.

  As at 30 June 2007, a mortgage is placed on Izmir and Davutpasa buildings amounting to $1,150 and $383, respectively (31 December 2006: $1,067 and $356, respectively).

12.   Intangible assets

  In April 1998, the Company signed the License with the Turkish Ministry, under which it was granted a GSM license, which is amortized in 25 years with a carrying amount of $555,130 as at 30 June 2007 (31 December 2006: $531,598). The amortization period of the licence will end in 2023.

Cost

 

Balance at 1 January 2006

 

Additions

 

Disposals

 

Transfers*

 

Effects of movements in exchange rates

 

Balance at

31 December 2006

 

GSM and other telecommunication operating licences

940,015

 

242

 

-

 

7,574

 

(45,404)

 

902,427

Computer Software

1,454,453

 

13,356

 

(204)

 

163,531

 

(65,802)

 

1,565,334

Transmission Lines

31,735

 

1,287

 

(305)

 

9

 

(1,440)

 

31,286

Central Betting System Operating Right

4,431

 

201

 

(393)

 

-

 

(201)

 

4,038

Customer Base

1,255

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,255

Other

 

79

 

3

 

-

 

-

 

2

 

84

Construction in progress

 

-

 

98,890

 

 

 

(50,711)

 

(614)

 

47,565

Total

 

2,431,968

 

113,979

 

(902)

 

120,403

 

(113,459)

 

2,551,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSM and other telecommunication operating licences

280,629

 

58,875

 

-

 

-

 

(11,675)

 

327,829

Computer Software

833,459

 

168,192

 

(70)

 

-

 

(35,068)

 

966,513

Transmission Lines

16,660

 

3,067

 

(33)

 

-

 

(707)

 

18,987

Central Betting System Operating Right

2,146

 

1,038

 

(394)

 

-

 

(80)

 

2,710

Customer Base

1,002

 

297

 

-

 

-

 

(44)

 

1,255

Other

 

17

 

11

 

-

 

-

 

(1)

 

27

Total

 

1,133,913

 

231,480

 

(497)

 

-

 

(47,575)

 

1,317,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

 

1,298,055

 

(117,501)

 

(405)

 

120,403

 

(65,884)

 

1,234,668

 

(*) Refer to note 11.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

12.   Intangible assets (continued)

 

Cost

 

Balance at 1 January 2007

 

Additions

 

Disposals

 

Transfers*

 

Effects of movements in exchange rates

 

Balance at

30 June

2007

 

GSM and other telecommunication operating licences

902,427

 

26,610

 

-

 

7,661

 

63,077

 

999,775

Computer Software

1,565,334

 

4,283

 

(22)

 

69,915

 

115,803

 

1,755,313

Transmission Lines

31,286

 

307

 

-

 

-

 

2,421

 

34,014

Central Betting System Operating Right

4,038

 

47

 

-

 

-

 

313

 

4,398

Customer Base

1,255

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

97

 

1,352

Other

 

84

 

3

 

-

 

20

 

3

 

110

Construction in progress

 

47,565

 

6,277

 

-

 

(31,650)

 

-

 

22,192

Total

 

2,551,989

 

37,527

 

(22)

 

45,946

 

181,714

 

2,817,154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSM and other telecommunication operating licences

327,829

 

20,966

 

-

 

-

 

23,153

 

371,948

Computer Software

966,513

 

103,126

 

(15)

 

-

 

79,102

 

1,148,726

Transmission Lines

18,987

 

1,639

 

-

 

-

 

1,547

 

22,173

Central Betting System Operating Right

2,710

 

547

 

-

 

-

 

235

 

3,492

Customer Base

1,255

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

97

 

1,352

Other

 

27

 

16

 

-

 

-

 

13

 

56

Total

 

1,317,321

 

126,294

 

(15)

 

-

 

104,147

 

1,547,747

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

 

1,234,668

 

(88,767)

 

(7)

 

45,946

 

77,567

 

1,269,407

 

(*) Refer to note 11.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

13.   Equity accounted investees

  The Group’s share of profit in its equity accounted investees for the six and three months ended 30 June 2007 and 2006 is $26,150, $35,765, $8,471 and $19,917, respectively. Summary financial information for equity accounted investees, not adjusted for the percentage ownership held by the Group is as follows:

Ownership Current
Assets
Non-current
Assets
Total
Assets
Current
Liabilities
Non-current
Liabilities
Total
Liabilities







30 June 2007                
Fintur  41.45 % 314,937   1,227,426   1,542,363   254,179   43,593   297,772  
A-Tel  50.00 % 60,122   279   60,401   13,842   314   14,156  
 





     375,059   1,227,705   1,602,764   268,021   43,907   311,928  
 





31 December 2006  
Fintur  41.45 % 310,410   1,103,420   1,413,830   255,319   47,445   302,764  
A-Tel  50.00 % 103,446   105   103,551   12,301   247   12,548  
 





     413,856   1,103,525   1,517,381   267,620   47,692   315,312  
 







Six months ended 30 June Three months ended 30 June


Revenues Direct cost
of revenue
Profit for
the period
Revenues Direct cost
of revenue
Profit/(Loss)
for the period






2007            
Fintur  652,573   (263,653 ) 106,335   354,842   (144,241 ) 53,125  
A-Tel  41,044   (38,749 ) 5,287   22,907   (28,425 ) (4,203 )






   693,617   (302,402 ) 111,622   377,749   (172,666 ) 48,922  






2006  
Fintur  517,118   (225,502 ) 86,285   279,150   (121,845 ) 48,051  

* A-Tel is acquired during August 2006, therefore, income statement of A-Tel is not included in the summary financial information for the six and three months ended 30 June 2006.


 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

13.   Equity accounted investees (continued)

  In 2006, the Group acquired a 50% investment in A-Tel. Details of the transaction and A-Tel’s operations are described at Note 6. The Company’s investment in Fintur and A-Tel amounts to $432,908 and $133,101, respectively as at 30 June 2007 (31 December 2006: $376,272 and $147,568, respectively).   

14.   Other investments, including derivatives

  Non-current investments:

 

 

 

 

30 June 2007

 

31 December 2006

 

 

Country of incorporation

 

Ownership
(%)

Carrying
Amount

 

Ownership
(%)

Carrying
Amount

 

Aks Televizyon Reklamcilik ve Filmcilik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (“Aks TV”)

 

Turkey

 

6.24

25,959

 

6.24

24,093

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T Medya Yatirim Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (“T Medya”)

 

Turkey

 

9.23

11,853

 

8.23

11,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,812

 

 

35,095

 

  In 2003, the Group acquired a 6.24% interest in Aks TV and a 8.23% interest in T-Medya, media companies owned by Cukurova Group. On 27 June 2007, T-Medya took over Asli Gazetecilik ve Matbaacilik AS and, as a result of this restructring, interest of the Group in T-Medya increased from 8.23% to 9.23%.

  Investment in Aks TV and T-Medya are classified as available-for-sale financial assets. However, there is not active market available for these equity instruments, and application of valuation techniques is impracticable. Accordingly, the company measured these investments at cost.

  Current investments:

 

 

 

30 June

 

31 December

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

Held to maturity debt securities

 

-

 

7,045

 

Government bonds, treasury bills

 

-

 

7,045

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale securities

 

42,177

 

54,688

 

Government bonds, treasury bills

 

9,763

 

20,683

 

Foreign investment equity funds

 

32,414

 

34,005

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

275

 

-

 

 

 

42,452

 

61,733

 

 

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

14.   Other investments (continued)

  Current investments (continued):

  Interest bearing available-for-sale TRY denominated, US Dollars denominated and Euro denominated government bonds and treasury bills with a carrying amount of $8,042, $1,440 and $281, respectively as at 30 June 2007 (31 December 2006: TRY denominated $18,961, US Dollars denominated $1,449 and Euro denominated $273) have stated interest rates of 20.61%, (31 December 2006: 20.61%), Libor+1%-Libor+1.6% (31 December 2006: Libor+1% -Libor+1.6%) and Euribor+1.8% (31 December 2006: Euribor+1.8%), respectively and mature in 2 to 4 years (31 December 2006: 2 to 4 years).

  Foreign investment equity funds are denominated in US Dollars with a carrying amount of $32,414 as at 30 June 2007 (31 December 2006: $34,005).

  Derivatives are composed of embedded derivatives which are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately at fair value.

15.   Other non-current assets

 

 

30 June

 

31 December

 

 

2007

 

2006

Prepaid expenses

 

25,862

 

12,687

Deposits and guarantees given

 

5,542

 

2,275

Restricted cash

 

-

 

105,378

Others

 

2,671

 

1,125

 

 

34,075

 

121,465

 

16.   Deferred tax assets and liabilities

  Unrecognised deferred tax assets

  Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following items:

 

 

30 June

 

31 December

 

 

2007

 

2006

Deductible temporary differences

 

10,691

 

227

Tax credit carry forwards

 

126

 

117

Operating loss carry forwards

 

61,990

 

49,633

Total unrecognised deferred tax assets

 

72,807

 

49,977

 

  The deductible temporary differences do not expire under current tax legislation. Turkish tax legislation does not allow companies to file tax returns on a consolidated basis. Therefore, deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of these items resulting from certain consolidated subsidiaries because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the Group can utilise the benefits therefrom.

 

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TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at and for the six months ended 30 June 2007

(Amounts expressed in thousands of US Dollars unless otherwise indicated except share amounts)

 

 

16.   Deferred tax assets and liabilities (continued)

  Unrecognised deferred tax assets (continued)

  As at 30 June 2007, expiration of net operating loss carry forwards are as follows:

 

Year Originated

 

Amount

Expiration Date

2002

 

634

2007

2003

 

5,465

2008

2004

 

3,324

2009

2005

 

1,961

2010

2006

 

6,500

2011

2007

 

5,058

2012 thereafter

 

  As at 30 June 2007, net operating loss carry forwards which will be carried indefinitely are as follows:

Year Originated

Amount

2004

24,562

2005

63,861

2006

111,911

2007

30,588

 

  Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities

  Deferred tax assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2007 and 31 December 2006 are attributable to the following:

 

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Net

 

 

30 June