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 August, 2003
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.
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(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
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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- .)
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China Southern Airlines Company Limited (the "Company") on August 29, 2003
published in local newspapers in Hong Kong an announcement in Chinese and
English, respectively, concerning the Company's interim results for the six
months ended June 30, 2003. 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.
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
(a joint stock limited company incorporated in
the People's Republic of China with limited liability)
ANNOUNCEMENT
The board of directors of the Company held a board meeting on August 28, 2003
and the Board hereby announces the resolutions passed at the meeting.
The board of directors (the "Board") of China Southern Airlines Company Limited
(the "Company") held a board meeting on August 28, 2003, at which the following
resolutions were passed:
1. the interim results announcement and report of the Company for the six months
ending June 30, 2003 including its summary were approved;
2. the recommendation of no interim dividend to be declared for the year 2003
was approved;
3. the interim results of the Company for the year 2003 will be announced on
August 29, 2003;
4. Mr. Wangzhi and Mr. Sui Guangjun, the independent non-executive Directors,
were appointed as additional members of the audit committee of the Company;
5. the proposal to change the registered office address of the Company to
Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Province, China was approved;
6. the proposal to introduce four A330-200 Airbuses was approved and the
relevant management personnel of the Company was authorised to proceed with the
introduction of the relevant Airbuses in accordance with the Company's internal
rules.
The Board has confirmed that no agreement has been signed in respect of the
transaction in item no. 6 and the principal terms upon which such transaction
would be implemented are yet to be considered and finalised. If and when the
Company enters into this transaction, the Company will ensure any applicable
regulatory requirement under the Listing Rules will be complied with.
A total of 13 out of the 15 Directors attended the above board meeting of the
Company, and the board meeting was held pursuant to the Articles of Association
and the Rules of Procedures for Board of Directors of the Company.
By order of the Board
Su Liang
Company Secretary
Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China
August 28, 2003
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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 SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED
By /s/ Su Liang
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Name: Su Liang
Title: Company Secretary
Date: September 2, 2003