FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington DC 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2006
Commission File Number: 1-14396
ASIA SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
17/F, The Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Information furnished on this form:
Announcement, dated October 31, 2006, by the Registrant regarding the
Resignation of Director
EXHIBIT
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1.1 Announcement, dated October 31, 2006, by the Registrant 5
regarding the Resignation of Director
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.
ASIA SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Registrant)
Date: November 1, 2006 By: /s/ Peter Jackson
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Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
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ASIA SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED
[CHINESE CHARACTERS OMITTED]
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(STOCK CODE: 1135)
RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR
The board of directors (the "Board") of Asia Satellite Telecommunications
Holdings Limited (the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")
announces the resignation of Mr. Robert Bednarek, as a Non-executive Director
and chairman of the Business Development Committee of the Company with effect
from 31 October 2006 to devote time to a new position outside of the Company,
after serving the Company for more than four years.
Mr. Bednarek has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there
is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the
attention of the shareholders of the Company.
The Board would like to express its appreciation to Mr. Bednarek for his
valuable contributions made to the Company over the years.
By Order of the Board
DENIS LAU
Company Secretary
Hong Kong, 31 October 2006
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises the following
directors:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:
Mr. Peter JACKSON (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
Mr. William WADE (DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:
Mr. Romain BAUSCH (CHAIRMAN) Mr. MI Zeng Xin (DEPUTY CHAIRMAN)
Ms Cynthia DICKINS Mr. DING Yu Cheng
Mr. Mark RIGOLLE Mr. JU Wei Min
Mr. KO Fai Wong
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:
Prof. Edward CHEN Mr. Robert SZE
Mr. James WATKINS