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 April 2018
Commission File Number: 1-14696
China Mobile Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
60/F, The Center
99 Queen’s Road Central
Hong Kong, China
(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.:
Form 20-F X Form 40-F ____
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant 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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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .
EXHIBITS
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Announcement with Respect to Obtaining Operating Permit for LTE/4G Digital Cellular Mobile Service (LTE FDD), dated April 3, 2018 |
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This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to:
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our business objectives and strategies, including those relating to the development of our terminal procurement and distribution business; |
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our operations and prospects; |
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our network expansion and capital expenditure plans; |
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the expected impact of any acquisitions or other strategic transactions; |
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our provision of services, including fourth generation, or 4G, services, wireline broadband services and services based on technological evolution, and the ability to attract customers to these services; |
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the planned development of future generations of mobile technologies and other technologies and related applications; |
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the anticipated evolution of the industry chain of 4G and future generations of mobile technologies, including future development in, and availability of, terminals that support our provision of services based on 4G and future generations of mobile technologies, and testing and commercialization of future generations of mobile technologies; |
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the expected benefit from our investment in and any arrangements with China Tower Corporation Limited; |
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the expected impact of the implementation in Mainland China of the policy of “speed upgrade and tariff reduction” on our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
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the expected impact of tariff changes on our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
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the expected impact of new service offerings on our business, financial condition and results of operations; and |
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future developments in the telecommunications industry in Mainland China, including changes in the regulatory and competitive landscape. |
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The words “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “endeavor”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “seek”, “should”, “strive”, “target”, “will”, “confident”, “hope”, “strive”, “endeavor” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify certain of these forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements and are under no obligation to do so.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including the risk factors set forth in the “Risk Factor” section of our latest Annual Report on Form 20-F, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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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.
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April 4, 2018 |
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/s/ Li Yue |
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Li Yue |
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Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer |
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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.
ANNOUNCEMENT
OBTAINING OPERATING PERMIT FOR LTE/4G DIGITAL CELLULAR MOBILE SERVICE (LTE FDD)
This announcement is made by China Mobile Limited (the “Company”) pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of the Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
The Board of Directors of the Company is pleased to announce that it has been informed by China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd. (the “Parent Company”) that on 3 April 2018, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China granted the basic telecommunications service operating permit for “LTE/4G Digital Cellular Mobile Service (LTE FDD)” (“LTE FDD”) to the Parent Company.
Having built and operated the world’s largest TD-LTE (also known as LTE TDD) network, the Company will devote its full efforts to assist the Parent Company in building and operating LTE FDD. In accordance with the operating permit requirements, the Company will vigorously promote the development of mobile Internet of Things and Industrial Internet on a nationwide basis, actively initiate the scale application of TDD/FDD convergence network and comprehensively enhance the quality of high-speed broadband mobile communications services in rural areas, and raise the overall network quality at a lower cost. At the same time, the Company will strengthen its product and business innovation, provide its customers with better and more convenient services, and further enhance customer perception. The Company believes that the aforesaid operating permit will be conducive to the Company’s in-depth implementation of the “Big
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Connectivity” strategy and deepening of its transformational and innovative development, and will provide greater support and safeguards for building a world first-tier enterprise with global competitiveness and becoming a world’s leading operator in digital innovation.
In the meantime, investors are advised to exercise caution in dealing in the securities of the Company.
By Order of the Board
China Mobile Limited
Wong Wai Lan, Grace
Company Secretary
Hong Kong, 3 April 2018
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this announcement may be viewed as “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E 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 those implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises Mr. Shang Bing, Mr. Li Yue, Mr. Sha Yuejia and Mr. Dong Xin as executive directors and Mr. Frank Wong Kwong Shing, Dr. Moses Cheng Mo Chi, Mr. Paul Chow Man Yiu and Mr. Stephen Yiu Kin Wah as independent non-executive directors.
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