Turkcell informed the SEC that it has not identified use of conflict minerals originating from Congo or neighboring countries in its 2025 operations. The statement is part of the annual report on responsible supply chains. The positioning reinforces the company’s transparency in a sector that is increasingly demanding regarding the origin of components.
The measure comes amid greater international scrutiny over the origin of raw materials used in telecommunications devices and infrastructure. The company maintains rigorous due diligence processes to mitigate risks on this front.
Sabancı Renewables advances in solar projects in Estados Unidos
The Sabancı group’s renewable energy arm has completed the financing stages for the Lucky 7 and Pepper projects, located in the USA. Foram obtained $382 million in project credit plus a commitment of $151 million in tax-advantaged equity investment via Advantage Capital.
Esses resources will allow the construction and operation of the plants to advance. The move is part of the Turkish conglomerate’s strategy of expanding its international presence in the clean energy segment. The completion of the funding structures represents a relevant milestone for the company.
ASELS signs billion-dollar contract with defense authority
Aselsan signed an agreement worth 845 million dollars with SSB, the Turkish defense authority. The contract covers the supply of systems and solutions for the armed forces. The announcement reinforces the company’s role as the country’s main supplier of defense technology.
Detalhes specific scope has not yet been disclosed for contractual reasons. The value increases Aselsan’s order backlog and should positively impact results in the coming quarters.
Aumento of capital and mergers mark the day of corporate transactions
Diversas Turkish companies reported changes to their capital structures. IMASM approved a capital increase from 925 million TL to 2 billion TL, with a contribution of 1.1 billion TL in cash. Parte of the resources will be directed to investments in real estate, machinery and debt reduction.
KONKA raised its registered capital ceiling from 390 million TL to 2 billion TL. Já to Ecogreen, linked to ECOGR, will merge with another subsidiary of the group to simplify operations. Esses moves seek to strengthen the financial position of companies for new projects.
- IMASM will allocate 440 million TL for real estate and land
- Outros 175 million TL goes to machines and installations
- 444.7 million TL will be used for debt reduction and working capital
- KAREL plans to invest between 80% and 100% of its capitalization resources in debt reduction
Contratos and energy and mining projects gain prominence
AKSEN has received ministerial approval for its 264 MW natural gas power plant at Cazaquistão. GWIND obtained a positive decision from ÇED for the Çamlıca wind project, in Kayseri. In the mining sector, CVKMD signed a US$1.2 million contract for engineering services on the Yenipazar project.
OZKGY started the ÇED process for a project in Zeytinburnu, Istambul. Essas initiatives indicate continuity of investments in infrastructure and natural resources at Turquia.
Operações with shares and corporate changes
Várias companies reported transactions with their own or controlling shares. TEHOL, through Tera Portföy, increased its stake to 17.05% after significant net purchases. BIMAS saw Mustafa Latif Topbaş’s percentage rise to 0.24% after acquiring 100 thousand shares.
HEDEF will carry out a bedelsiz capital increase of 53.88%, increasing the capital from 1.9 billion TL to 30 billion TL starting tomorrow. Outras companies such as BRKO, POLTK and YEOTK communicated partnerships, intragroup credits and memoranda of understanding.
The market also monitors authorizations to issue bonds abroad by institutions such as AKBNK and QNBTR, in addition to renewals of rating and liability insurance contracts.