UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 February 2019
Commission File Number: 001-14550
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Board Secretariat’s Office
5/F, Block A2, Northern District, CEA Building
36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District
Shanghai, China 200335
(Address of principal executive offices)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date February 4, 2019 | 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.
RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”) received the resignation letter tendered by Mr. Ma Xulun (“Mr. Ma”), a director, vice chairman and president of the Company on 1 February 2019. Mr. Ma has resigned from his position as a director, vice chairman, chairman of the Planning and Development Committee of the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”), chairman of the Aviation Safety and Environment Committee of the Board and president of the Company due to work relocation. Pursuant to the requirements of the relevant laws and regulations such as the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Ma’s resignation letter has been submitted to the Board and has become effective.
Mr. Ma has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.
During his tenure of office on the Board, Mr. Ma has demonstrated his commitment, diligence and dedication while performing an important role in areas such as operation and management. The Board would like to highly appraise and express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Ma’s key contributions during his tenure of office.
| By order of the Board | ||
| CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CORPORATION LIMITED Wang Jian | ||
| Company Secretary | ||
| Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China 1 February 2019 |
As at the date of this announcement, the directors of the Company include Liu Shaoyong (Chairman), Lin Wanli (Independent non-executive Director), Li Ruoshan (Independent non-executive Director), Ma Weihua (Independent non-executive Director), Shao Ruiqing (Independent non-executive Director), Cai Hongping (Independent non-executive Director) and Yuan Jun (Employee Representative Director).