Capital Markets Board of Turkey

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Board Of Directors Decision About Issuing Subordinated Debt Securities and Authorization of Head Office for Necessary Operations

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Board of Directors of the Bank has adopted a resolution to issue debt instruments in accordance with Article 8 of the Regulation on the Equities of Banks, published in the Official Gazette numbered 28756 and dated 5 September 2013 that meet the criteria for the inclusion in Tier 2 Capital, to be sold to qualified investors up to the aggregate amount of TL 7,000,000,000- (Seven Billion Turkish Liras) in Turkish Lira currency with different types and maturity dates, in one or more issuances and authorized the Head Office to determine the maturity date of such debt instruments, to issue such debt instruments in coupon forms and the coupon bonds as fixed or floating rate bonds in accordance with market conditions, to take as reference one or some of treasury bonds of which maturity dates are in line with those of debt instruments (subordinated debt securities) to be issued, or TLREF rate or index (calculated and published by BIST), to add additional income if deemed necessary and to determine the rate of such additional income, to determine the fixed interest rate of the debt instruments in advance when necessary, to determine any and all terms and conditions of such issuance including the interest rate to be paid, the applicable interest rate, the submissions for necessary approvals of the issuance but not limited to such matters as well as determining the intermediaries related with the issuance and accordingly to make and fulfil necessary applications, to sign an Intermediary Agreement with the determined intermediary, and conduct any and all acts before Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, Capital Markets Board and other relevant authorities and other relevant authorities.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of the Bank has adopted a resolution to issue debt instruments in accordance with Article 8 of the Regulation on the Equities of Banks, published in the Official Gazette numbered 28756 and dated 5 September 2013 that meet the criteria for the inclusion in Tier 2 Capital, to be sold to qualified investors up to the aggregate amount of TL 7,000,000,000- (Seven Billion Turkish Liras) in Turkish Lira currency with different types and maturity dates, in one or more issuances and authorized the Head Office to determine the maturity date of such debt instruments, to issue such debt instruments in coupon forms and the coupon bonds as fixed or floating rate bonds in accordance with market conditions, to take as reference one or some of treasury bonds of which maturity dates are in line with those of debt instruments (subordinated debt securities) to be issued, or TLREF rate or index (calculated and published by BIST), to add additional income if deemed necessary and to determine the rate of such additional income, to determine the fixed interest rate of the debt instruments in advance when necessary, to determine any and all terms and conditions of such issuance including the interest rate to be paid, the applicable interest rate, the submissions for necessary approvals of the issuance but not limited to such matters as well as determining the intermediaries related with the issuance and accordingly to make and fulfil necessary applications, to sign an Intermediary Agreement with the determined intermediary, and conduct any and all acts before Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, Capital Markets Board and other relevant authorities and other relevant authorities.
  • In contradiction between the Turkish and English versions of this public disclosure, the Turkish version shall prevail.
  • We declare that our above statements are in conformity with the principles included in the Boards Communiqu, Serial II Nr.15.1, that it exactly reflects the information we received; that the information complies with our records, books and documents; that we did our best to obtain the correct and complete information relative to this subject and that we are responsible for the declarations made in this regard.
  • Contact Garanti BBVA Investor Relations:

SEC Charges Oracle a Second Time for Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

According to the SECs order, Oracle subsidiaries in Turkey and UAE also used the slush funds to pay for foreign officials to attend technology conferences in violation of Oracle policies and procedures.

Key Points: 
  • According to the SECs order, Oracle subsidiaries in Turkey and UAE also used the slush funds to pay for foreign officials to attend technology conferences in violation of Oracle policies and procedures.
  • The SEC previously sanctioned Oracle in connection with the creation of slush funds.
  • In 2012, Oracle resolved charges relating to the creation of millions of dollars of side funds by Oracle India, which created the risk that those funds could be used for illicit purposes.
  • The SEC appreciates the assistance of the Capital Markets Board of Turkey, Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Aquanow Signs MOU with OYAK Securities, a Leading Financial Services Brand in Turkey

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Aquanow is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OYAK Securities to provide digital asset services in Turkey and neighboring countries.

Key Points: 
  • Aquanow is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OYAK Securities to provide digital asset services in Turkey and neighboring countries.
  • Building on our successes has been one of the companys primary objectives, said Phil Sham, Aquanow Chief Executive Officer.
  • OYAK Securities provides financial services to corporations and individuals with the objective of being a leader in sectoral developments.
  • Each month, billions of dollar value pass through our platform enabling a broad range of financial services for our clients.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: TRSGRAN92216 ISIN- Redemption of the Debt Instrument

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.

Key Points: 
  • Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • The 370-day maturity bank bonds, which were issued upon the approval of the Capital Markets Board dated Dec.24, 2020 by sale to qualified investors on Sep.09, 2021 with bookbuilding on Sep. 08, 2021 with TRSGRAN92216 ISIN code and TRY 279,070,000 nominal value, is redeemed on 14.09.2022.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Announcement regarding Corporate Governance Rating Agreement and Our Current Rating

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.

Key Points: 
  • Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • In contradiction between the Turkish and English versions of this public disclosure, the Turkish version shall prevail.
  • Contact Garanti BBVA Investor Relations:

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Announcement regarding Corporate Governance Rating Agreement

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.

Key Points: 
  • Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • The agreement executed by and between our Bank and JCR Eurasia Rating (JCR Avrasya Derecelendirme A..) which is an authorized rating agency operating under the license of the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (CMB) in accordance with the Corporate Governance Principles issued by the CMB, has been renewed as of 14.07.2022 and will be valid for the following year.
  • In contradiction between the Turkish and English versions of this public disclosure, the Turkish version shall prevail.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Announcement regarding borrowing instruments issuances limit

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.

Key Points: 
  • Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • It was announced in the weekly bulletin of the Capital Markets Board ("CMB") numbered 2022/40 that the above-mentioned application has been approved by the CMB.
  • In contradiction between the Turkish and English versions of this public disclosure, the Turkish version shall prevail.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Announcement regarding borrowing instruments issuances limit

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.

Key Points: 
  • Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • It was announced in the weekly bulletin of the Capital Markets Board ("CMB") numbered 2022/40 that the above-mentioned application has been approved by the CMB.
  • In contradiction between the Turkish and English versions of this public disclosure, the Turkish version shall prevail.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Announcement regarding forward looking expectations

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Friday, July 29, 2022

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Key Points: 
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • As per the Article 10 of the "Communiqu on Material Events Disclosure" (II-15.1) of Capital Markets Board, T. Garanti Bankas A. has announced its forward looking statements regarding the expectations for the year 2022 on February 02, 2022.
  • You may access the related presentation that was published on the Public Disclosure Platform, the Bank's website and Garanti Bank Investor Relations' website at www.garantibbvainvestorrelations.com in Operating Plan Guidance section.
  • With stronger than expected performance and economic activity in the first half of the year, the following revisions were made in 2022 Operating Plan Guidance.

Hepsiburada Announces Appointments of Independent Directors to its Board Committees

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Monday, June 27, 2022

As previously announced on May 20, 2022, the Board of Directors appointed Dr. H. Cem Karaka and Mr. Ahmet F. Ashabolu as new independent members of the Board of Directors following the resignation of Mr. Erol amur and Mr. H. Korhan z from the Board of Directors and from the Audit Committee.

Key Points: 
  • As previously announced on May 20, 2022, the Board of Directors appointed Dr. H. Cem Karaka and Mr. Ahmet F. Ashabolu as new independent members of the Board of Directors following the resignation of Mr. Erol amur and Mr. H. Korhan z from the Board of Directors and from the Audit Committee.
  • The appointments of Messrs. Karaka and Ashabolu to vacant positions on the Board of Directors were approved by the Company's shareholders at the Ordinary Annual General Assembly duly called and held on June 24, 2022.
  • The Audit Committee, Risk Committee and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors are composed of the following members effective June 24, 2022:
    Risk Committee: Ahmet F. Ashabolu, Tayfun Bayazt and Tolga Babal.
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