FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated March 22, 2007
Magyar Telekom Plc.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Budapest, 1013, Krisztina krt. 55, Hungary
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o
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.
Yes o No x
If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .
Investor Release
Contacts |
|
|
|
|
Szabolcs Czenthe |
|
Magyar Telekom IR |
|
+36 1 458 0437 |
Krisztina Förhécz |
|
Magyar Telekom IR |
|
+36 1 457 6029 |
Rita Walfisch |
|
Magyar Telekom IR |
|
+36 1 457 6036 |
investor.relations@telekom.hu |
|
|
|
|
Budapest March 22, 2007 Magyar Telekom (Reuters: NYSE: MTA.N, BÉT: MTEL.BU and Bloomberg: NYSE: MTA US, BÉT: MTELEKOM HB), the leading Hungarian telecommunications service provider, announces that the Board of Directors has reviewed the 2006 annual reports of Magyar Telekom Plc. prepared in accordance with Hungarian Accounting Rules (HAR), and that of Magyar Telekom Group prepared in accordance with the IFRS, and proposes them for approval to the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors also proposes a HUF 70 per share dividend payment for the financial year 2006 for approval to the Annual General Meeting.
The proposed dividend level of HUF 70 per share (par value HUF 100) for the 2006 financial year is in line with Magyar Telekoms growth strategy and the aim of maintaining its net debt ratio (net debt to net debt plus total equity) in the targeted range of 30-40%. It also reflects the current level of profitability and financial position of the Magyar Telekom Group.
Magyar Telekom will hold its Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2007.
This investor news contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore should not have undue reliance placed upon them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors are described in, among other things, our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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.
Magyar Telekom Plc. (Registrant) |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
By: |
|
|
|
Szabolcs Czenthe |
|
|
|
Director, Investor Relations |
|
|
Date: March 22, 2007