UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15b-16 OF
THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of
Report: July 20, 2009
Commission
File Number: 001-34395
China
Networks International Holdings Ltd.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
China
Networks International Holdings Ltd.
(Translation
of Registrant’s name into English)
801 Block
C, Central International Trade Center
6A
Jianguomenwai Avenue
Chaoyang
District
Beijing,
100022 PRC
(Address
of principal executive office)
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by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports
under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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x Form 40-F ¨
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as
permitted
by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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as
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by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in
this Form 6-K 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
Explanatory
Note: The attached press release was issued by the registrant
on July 19, 2009. The registrant’s securities were suspended from
trading on the NYSE/Amex at the close of the markets on Friday, July 17, 2009,
until the registrant can regain compliance with the exchange’s listing
criteria.
CHINA
NETWORKS’ ADDRESSING NYSE/AMEX LISTING REQUESTS
NEW YORK,
July 19/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — China Networks International Holdings Ltd. (NYSE
Amex: CNR) (“CNIH”) today reported that it was informed by the NYSE Amex at
3:15PM on Friday, July 17, 2009 that as of the close of trading on that date the
Company’s listed securities were to be suspended from trading pending
satisfaction of certain listing criteria, including primarily the minimum public
shareholder count. CNIH is in the process of augmenting its
shareholder base and addressing the Exchange’s other requests. CNIH
expects its securities will become eligible for quotation in the
Over-the-Counter market during the period in which the appeal with the Exchange
is pending.
About
CNIH
CNIH is a
provider of broadcast television advertising in the People’s Republic of China
through joint venture arrangements with state-owned television
stations. The Company’s principal executive offices are in Beijing,
PRC. CNIH is the result of a merger between Alyst Acquisition Corp.,
a SPAC, and China Networks Media, Ltd., which was consummated effective June 26,
2009. CNIH is incorporated in the British Virgin
Islands.
Safe
Harbor Statement
This press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 about
CNIH. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not
historical facts and may be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology, including the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "may,"
"will," "should" or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are
based upon the current beliefs and expectations of CNIH’s management and are
subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ
from the forward- looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and actual results of operations, financial
condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry may differ materially
from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in
this press release. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this
press release speak only as of the date of this press release and might not
occur in light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Alyst undertakes
no obligation and disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise.
For
Further Information, please contact:
China
Networks International Holdings Ltd.
Michael
E. Weksel
Tel:
(646) 290-6104
Email:
mweksel@gmail.com
SOURCE: China
Networks International Holdings Ltd.
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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CHINA
NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD.
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By:
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/s/ Michael E. Weksel
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Name:
Michael E. Weksel
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Title: Chief
Financial Officer
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July 20,
2009