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 August 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    ¨ Form 40-F

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

      China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
      (Registrant)
         
Date

August 30, 2017

   By /s/ Wang Jian
        Name: Wang Jian
        Title: Company Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

Certain statements contained in this announcement may be regarded as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this announcement represent the Company's views as of the date of this announcement. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, unless required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this announcement.

 

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

 

OVERSEAS REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENT RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE BOARD

 

This overseas regulatory announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.10B of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

The Company and all members of the Board warrant that the information set out in this announcement is true, accurate and complete, and accept joint responsibility for any false information or misleading statements contained in, or material omissions from, this announcement.

 

Pursuant to the articles of association of the Company (the “Articles”) and the rules for the meeting of the board of directors (《董事會議事規則》) of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) and as convened by Mr. Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company, the 2017 fourth regular meeting (the “Meeting”) of the board of directors (the “Board”) was held at Shanghai International Airport Hotel (上海國際機場賓館) on 29 August 2017.

 

Mr. Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company, Mr. Ma Xulun, the Vice Chairman, Mr. Li Yangmin, Mr. Xu Zhao, Mr. Gu Jiadan and Mr. Tian Liuwen, being directors of the Company (the “Directors”); and Mr. Li Ruoshan, Mr. Shao Ruiqing and Mr. Cai Hongping, being independent non-executive Directors, were present at the Meeting. Mr. Tang Bing, being a Director, and Mr. Ma Weihua, being an independent non-executive Director, participated in the Meeting by way of telecommunications.

 

The Directors present at the Meeting confirmed that they had received the notice and materials in respect of the Meeting before it was held.

 

The number of Directors present at the Meeting satisfied the quorum requirements under the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Articles. As such, the Meeting was legally and validly convened and held.

 

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The Meeting was chaired by Mr. Liu Shaoyong, the Chairman of the Company. The Directors present at the Meeting considered and unanimously passed the following resolutions:

 

1.Considered and approved the 2017 interim financial statements of the Company.

 

2.Considered and approved the 2017 interim report of the Company.

 

3.Considered and approved the resolution regarding the amendments to certain provisions of the Articles, and decided that this resolution shall be submitted to the forthcoming shareholders’ general meeting of the Company for consideration and approval.

 

4.Considered and approved the resolution regarding the amendments to certain provisions of the rules for the meeting of the board of Directors (“Rules for Board Meeting”), and decided that this resolution shall be submitted to the forthcoming shareholders’ general meeting of the Company for consideration and approval.

 

5.Considered and approved the resolution regarding the amendments to certain provisions of the regulations for the management of external guarantees of the Company.

 

In respect of resolutions (3) and (4) above, the amendments to the Articles and the Rules for Board Meeting shall be subject to approval of shareholders of the Company at the forthcoming general meeting. The Company will publish further announcement(s) and a circular containing, among other things, details of the proposed amendments and a notice of general meeting as and when appropriate in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of the relevant stock exchange(s) on which the Company’s shares are listed.

 

  By order of the Board
  CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED
  Wang Jian
  Company Secretary
  Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
  29 August 2017

 

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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