Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
October 10 2017 - 06:35AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
For the month of October 2017
Commission File Number: 001-14550
China
Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
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(Translation of Registrant’s name
into English)
Board Secretariat’s Office
Kong Gang San Lu, Number 88
Shanghai, China 200335
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
x
Form 20-F
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Form
40-F
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing
the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Yes
x
No
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number
assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
n/a
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
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(Registrant)
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Date
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October
10, 2017
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By
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/s/
Wang Jian
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Name: Wang Jian
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Title: Company Secretary
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"Certain statements
contained in this announcement may be regarded as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors,
which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different
from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further
information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this announcement represent the Company's views as of the
date of this announcement. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views
to change, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, unless required by applicable
laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent
to the date of this announcement."
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility
for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability
whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.
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(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)
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(Stock code: 00670)
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VOLUNTARY
ANNOUNCEMENT
COMPLETION
OF SUBSCRIPTION OF INTEREST IN AIR FRANCE – KLM BY CEA HOLDING
This is a voluntary
announcement made by China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “
Company
”, together with its
subsidiaries, the “
Group
”).
Reference is made to
the announcement of the Company dated 28 July 2017 and 28 September 2017. Unless otherwise defined, the capitalised terms
used in this announcement shall be the same as defined in the above announcements.
On 27 July 2017, an overseas
wholly-owned subsidiary of China Eastern Air Holding Company (collectively, “
CEA Holding
”), which is the controlling
shareholder of the Company, together with Delta, which is the strategic shareholder of the Company, entered into a Subscription
Agreement with AIR FRANCE – KLM (the “
Placements
”). On the same date, the Company entered into a marketing
agreement with AIR FRANCE – KLM. For details, please refer to the announcements of the Company dated 28 July 2017 and 28
September 2017 published on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
On 9 October 2017, the
Company received a letter from CEA Holding setting out the following recent developments in respect of the Placements:
On 3 October 2017, the
reserved capital increases were settled and the related new shares were admitted on the regulated market of Euronext. At the completion
of the reserved capital increase, CEA Holding acquires 10% stake in AIR FRANCE – KLM’s share capital. In the meantime,
Mr. Tang Bing, the Director and Vice President of the Company, was appointed by CEA Holding as a director of AIR FRANCE –
KLM.
CEA Holding, which is the
controlling shareholder of the Company and Delta, which is an important shareholder of the Company, strategically invested in AIR
FRANCE – KLM to form a closer long-term partnership among AIR FRANCE – KLM, Delta and the Company. These three companies
are complementary, mutually beneficial and the cooperation will achieve a win-win situation. These three companies will build a
global network of airlines and will provide more convenient, efficient and high-quality travel services for passengers around the
world. It will also help improve the Company’s competitiveness and influence in the global aviation market.
Shareholders and
potential investors of the Company should note that this announcement is published as a voluntary disclosure to allow the public
to understand the latest development of the Company. Shareholders and potential investors of the Company should thus exercise caution
when dealing in the shares of the Company.
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By order of the Board
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CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
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Wang Jian
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Company Secretary
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Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
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9 October 2017
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As at the date of this
announcement, the directors of the Company include Liu Shaoyong (Chairman), Ma Xulun (Vice Chairman, President), Li Yangmin (Director,
Vice President), Xu Zhao (Director), Gu Jiadan (Director), Tang Bing (Director, Vice President), Tian Liuwen (Director, Vice President),
Li Ruoshan (Independent non-executive Director), Ma Weihua (Independent non-executive Director), Shao Ruiqing (Independent non-executive
Director) and Cai Hongping (Independent non-executive Director).
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