5. Voting andMinorityRights
There are explanations on the Bank’s capital structure, qualifications of shares and the rights on shares both in the Articles of
Incorporation and annual report and these explanations are submitted to the shareholders for their information.
Currently İşbank does not have any Boardmember elected by theminority shareholders. There is no prohibition for exercising voting rights
of theminority shareholders in the election of BoardMembers.
İşbank Group companies do not hold any share in İşbank.
6. DividendRights
İşbank’s dividend distribution principles are explained in detail in the Articles of Incorporation and as such the dividend distribution policy
is sharedwith the shareholders. İşbank’s dividend payment ismadewithin the legal periods. The dividend distribution policy is available in
annual report and İşbank’s corporatewebsite as well.
On the other hand, dividend distribution proposal of the Board of Directors is also published in the annual report, which is provided to
the shareholders prior to the annual Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meetings. Dividend distribution is a regular itemon the agenda of
the General Shareholders’ Meeting and is presented for the approval of shareholders and implemented after the approval at General
Shareholders’ Meeting.
The distribution of 2012 operating profit wasmade in linewith the decisions taken at Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held in
2013.
7. Transfer of Shares
Transfer of shares can be done in accordancewith the related legislation and the Articles of Incorporation of İşbank.
PART II - PUBLICDISCLOSUREANDTRANSPARENCY
8. Public InformationPolicy
İşbank has formed an Information Policywhich aims to submit the required information and disclosures, except for trade secrets, to the
shareholders, investors, employees, clients, creditors and other related parties within the framework of related regulations.
Information Policy, which has been formed by the Board of Directors, is available on İşbank’s corporatewebsite.
Public disclosures, alongwithmonitoring and improvement of the Information Policy of İşbank are under the authority and responsibility
of the Board of Directors. The Investor Relations Division has been assigned for the coordination of disclosure function. The authorized
personnel of the aforementioned Division fulfill their responsibilities in coordinationwith the Audit Committee, Corporate Governance
Committee and the Board of Directors.
9. Türkiye İş Bankası CorporateWebsite (
İşbank’s website is actively and intensely used for public disclosures and informing activities. Thewebsite includes the information and
data required by the Corporate Governance Principles and regulatory authorities, both in Turkish and in English. Utmost care is given to
keep thewebsite updated.
10. Annual Report
İşbank Annual Report includes the necessary information and data required by the related regulations and is prepared both in Turkish and
in English.
PART III - STAKEHOLDERS
11. InformingStakeholders
İşbank’s stakeholders are regularly informed about required subjects through press releases, press conferences, interviews, annual
reports, news on thewebsite, disclosures and variousmeetings. Within this context, the necessary corporate organization has been
made to fulfill the information demands of shareholders, employees and customers.
Functions related to informing the employees about the human resources practices and policies are conducted by Human Resources
Management Division and, in this context, İşbank’s Corporate Intranet Portal is used effectively.
The transactions which are subject to complaint can generally be delivered directly to those concerned, Head Office, The Board of
Inspectors and The Board of Directors by the stakeholders.
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