SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July, 2005
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
(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.
(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. No. X
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.)
China Southern Airlines Company Limited (the "Company") on July 8, 2005
published in two local newspapers in Hong Kong an announcement in Chinese and
English, respectively, to clarify certain press releases in respect of the
Company's controlling shareholders. A copy of the English announcement is
included in this Form 6-K of the Company.
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents
of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness
and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising
from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this
announcement.
[LOGO] [CHINESE CHARACTERS]
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
(a joint stock limited company incorporated in the
People's Republic of China with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 1055)
ANNOUNCEMENT
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The Board has noted the recent increases in the trading volume and decreases in
the price of the shares of the Company and it wishes to state that it is not
aware of any reason for such increases in trading volume and decreases in the
price. The Board also has noted that certain recent press articles have reported
that CSAHL, the controlling shareholder of the Company, has suffered Losses.
The Board would like to confirm that the information contained in the Articles
has not been reviewed, or authorized for publication, by the Company; the
Investments do not affect the Company, its business and operations, which are
being carried on as usual. As of today, the Company has complied with its
relevant disclosure obligations under the applicable rules and regulations,
including the Listing Rules.
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The board of directors (the "Board") of China Southern Airlines Company Limited
(the "Company") has noted the recent increases in the trading volume and
decreases in the price of the shares of the Company and it wishes to state that
it is not aware of any reason for such increases in the trading volume and
decreases in the price. Save as disclosed herein below, the Board also confirms
that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions
or realizations which are discloseable under Rule 13.23 of the Listing Rules,
neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general
obligation imposed by Rule 13.09 of the Listing Rules, which is or may be of a
price-sensitive nature.
Reference is made to certain recent press articles (the "Articles") which
report, among other things, that China Southern Air Holding Company ("CSAHC"),
the controlling shareholder of the Company which holds 50.30% of the total
issued share capital of the Company, has suffered losses in connection with
certain of its investments (the "Investments") through a securities investment
company.
The Board would like to confirm as follows:
1. the information contained in the Articles has not been reviewed or
authorized for publication by the Company; and
2. based on the confirmation by CSAHC, the Investments are unrelated to
CSAHC's investments in the Company and they do not affect the Company, its
business and operations, which are being carried on as usual. As of today,
the Company has complied with its relevant disclosure obligations under the
applicable rules and regulations, including the Rules Governing the Listing
of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing
Rules").
The Board will continue to closely monitor future development in respect of the
above matter and will ensure that the Company will be in compliance with its
relevant obligations under the applicable rules and regulations, including the
Listing Rules.
Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are advised to exercise
caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.
By order of the Board
SU LIANG
Company Secretary
Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China
July 7, 2005
As at the date of this announcement, the Directors of the Company include Liu
Shao Yong, Liu Ming Qi, Peng An Fa, Wang Quan Hua, Zhao Liu An, Zhou Yong Qian,
Zhou Yong Jin, Xu Jie Bo, Wu Rong Nan and Si Xian Min as executive Directors;
and Simon To, Peter Lok, Wei Ming Hai, Wang Zhi and Sui Guang Jun as independent
non-executive Directors.
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 SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
By /s/ Su Liang
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Name: Su Liang
Title: Company Secretary
Date: July 11, 2005