Report on Form 6-K dated November 5, 2008
Partner
Communications Company Ltd.
(Translation of
Registrants Name Into English)
8 Amal Street
Afeq
Industrial Park
Rosh Haayin 48103
Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or 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.)
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-__________)
This Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Companys Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 26, 2001 (Registration No. 333-14222).
Enclosure: Press Release dated November 5, 2008 re: Partner Communications reports third quarter 2008 results.
Q3 2008 Highlights (compared with Q3 2007)
| Total Revenues: NIS 1,636 million (US$ 478 million), an increase of 2.2% |
| Service Revenues: NIS 1,458 million (US$ 426 million), an increase of 4.1% |
| Operating Profit: NIS 469 million (US$ 137 million), an increase of 20.5% |
| Net Income: NIS 296 million (US$ 87 million), an increase of 38.4% |
| EBITDA1: NIS 624 million (US$ 182 million), an increase of 15.7% |
| EBITDA Margin2: 38.2% of total revenues compared with 33.7% |
| Free Cash Flow3: NIS 440 million (US$ 129 million), an increase of 225.3% |
| Subscriber Base: 36,000 net additions in the quarter, to reach 2.882 million, including 901,000 3G subscribers |
| Dividend Declared: NIS 1.54 (42 US cents4) per share or ADS (in total approximately NIS 237 million or US$ 64 million4) for the 3rd quarter |
1 See Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below (p9)
2 Equivalent to 42.8% of service revenues in Q3 2008, compared with 38.5% of service revenues in Q3 2007
3 Cash flows generated from operating activities, net of cash flows from investing activities
4 Convenience translation of the Nominal New Israeli Shekel (NIS) into US Dollars based on the rate of exchange: US $ 1.00 equals NIS 3.7.
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Rosh Haayin, Israel, November 5, 2008 Partner Communications Company Ltd. (Partner or the Company) (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR), a leading Israeli mobile communications operator, today announced its results for the third quarter of 2008. Partner reported total revenues of NIS 1.6 billion (US$ 478 million) in Q3 2008, EBITDA of NIS 624 million (US$ 182 million), and net income of NIS 296 million (US$ 87 million).
Commenting on the quarters results, Partners CEO, Mr. David Avner, said: I am very pleased with the third quarters results. We have managed to maintain a competitive cost structure despite the tough competition and the current implementation of our new strategic activities, thereby reaching impressive profitability margins.
Mr. Avner added: In these times of economic uncertainty and turbulence, Partners resilient financial structure, reflected in our ability to generate steady and strong cash flow, is one of the most remarkable strengths of the Company. It reflects Partners solid balance sheet and healthy operational position as well as its ability to continue and deliver value to our shareholders while actively implementing new initiatives. As we recently announced, Partner expects to start in the near future the soft launch of its new portfolio of services (which will include ISP services, mail access, Wi-Fi, fixed telephony through Voice over Broadband technology (VOB) and web based entertainment multimedia services), taking a further step toward realizing the Companys strategy to evolve from a pure cellular operator into a diversified multi-service communications and media service provider. By developing a pervasive presence in the customers premises, Partner will offer its subscribers the benefits of service synergies with its core activity while strengthening its position as a leading telecommunications company in Israel.
Mr. Avner concluded: We are now harvesting the fruits of our conservative and fundamental business approach, and I am confident that we are in a strong position to deal with future challenges.
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Q3 2007 |
Q2 2008 |
Q3 2008 |
Q3'08 vs Q3'07 |
Q3'08 vs Q2'08 | |||||||||||||
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Revenues (NIS millions) | 1,601.0 | 1,544.1 | 1,636.0 | 2.2 | % | 6.0 | % | ||||||||||
Operating Profit (NIS millions) | 389.7 | 377.9 | 469.4 | 20.5 | % | 24.2 | % | ||||||||||
Net Income (NIS millions) | 214.0 | 247.3 | 296.2 | 38.4 | % | 19.8 | % | ||||||||||
Cash flow from operating activities net of investing activities (NIS millions) | 135.3 | 601.0 | 440.0 | 225.3 | % | (26.8 | )% | ||||||||||
EBITDA (NIS millions) | 539.3 | 541.0 | 624.2 | 15.7 | % | 15.4 | % | ||||||||||
Subscribers (end of period, in thousands) | 2,796 | 2,846 | 5 | 2,882 | 3.1 | % | 1.3 | % | |||||||||
Estimated Market Share (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Quarterly Churn Rate (%) | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Average Monthly Usage per Subscriber (minutes) | 343 | 368 | 376 | 9.6 | % | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||
Average Monthly Revenue per Subscriber (NIS) | 165 | 158 | 166 | 0.6 | % | 5.1 | % |
Financial Review
Partners total net revenues were NIS 1,636.0 million (US$ 478.2 million) in Q3 2008, an increase of 2.2% from NIS 1,601.0 million in Q3 2007. Within the total, service revenues increased by 4.1% from NIS 1,401.1 million in Q3 2007 to NIS 1,458.1 million (US$ 426.2 million) in Q3 2008. The increase primarily reflects the 3.1% growth in the subscriber base, an increase in the weight of post-paid subscribers with higher levels of ARPU in our subscriber base, higher average minutes of use, as well as an increase in content and data revenues. The increase that resulted was partially offset by a decrease in average revenue per minute resulting from competitive pressures and regulatory intervention including the approximate 14% reduction in interconnect tariffs which went into effect on March 1, 2008, the final reduction in the Ministry of Communications program of mandated gradual reductions from 2005 to 2008.
Revenues from content and data excluding SMS were NIS 135.6 million (US$ 39.6 million), or 9.3% of service revenues, in Q3 2008, compared with 7.6% of service revenues in Q3 2007, an increase of 27.0%. Compared with Q2 2008, non-SMS content revenues increased by 11.7%.
5 Following a restatement of approximately 10,000 subscribers at end of Q2 2008. |
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SMS services revenues totaled NIS 86.3 million (US$ 25.2 million) in Q3 2008, an increase of 25.4% compared with Q3 2007, the equivalent of 5.9% of service revenues in Q3 2008, compared with 4.9% in Q3 2007.
Gross profit from services in Q3 2008 was NIS 640.8 million (US$ 187.3 million), compared with NIS 593.5 million in Q3 2007, an 8.0% increase. The increase reflects the growth in service revenues, offset by a 1.2% increase in the cost of service revenues. The cost of service revenues increase is mainly due to additional depreciation expenses of approximately NIS 12 million resulting from the accelerated depreciation of the equipment to be replaced under an agreement with LM Ericsson Israel Ltd. The agreement is expected to result in annual depreciation expenses of approximately NIS 74 million over 2008, of which NIS 67 million has already been recorded, with the remaining NIS 7 million to be recorded in Q4 2008. In addition, the services revenues cost increase reflects higher variable airtime and content costs as a result of higher airtime and content usage.
In Q3 2008, equipment revenues were NIS 177.9 million (US$ 52.0 million), an 11.0% decrease from NIS 199.9 million in Q3 2007. The decrease is primarily attributed to the lower number of transactions, partially offset by the impact of an increase in the proportion of 3G handsets sold compared with 2G handsets. The gross loss on equipment amounted to NIS 12.6 million (US$ 3.7 million) in Q3 2008, compared with NIS 66.0 million in Q3 2007, a decrease of 80.8%. This mainly reflects the lower number of sales, as well as a decrease in handset costs due, in part, to the fall in the dollar-shekel exchange rate.
Total gross profit in Q3 2008 was NIS 628.2 million (US$ 183.6 million), an increase of 19.1% from NIS 527.5 million in Q3 2007.
Selling, marketing, general and administration expenses totaled NIS 158.7 million (US$ 46.4 million) in Q3 2008, an increase of 15.2% from NIS 137.8 million in Q3 2007. This reflects the incremental cost of growing the subscriber base, including larger provisions for doubtful accounts from receivables on handset sales and service revenues and higher selling costs, as well as additional costs related to the planned gradual launch of our new portfolio of services which is expected during the first half of 2009.
Overall, operating profit was NIS 469.4 million (US$ 137.2 million) in Q3 2008, a 20.5% increase compared with NIS 389.7 million in Q3 2007.
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Quarterly EBITDA in Q3 2008 totaled NIS 624.2 million (US$ 182.5 million), the equivalent of 42.8% of service revenues and 38.2% of total revenues. Compared with NIS 539.3 million or 38.5% of service revenues and 33.7% of total revenues in Q3 2007, this represents an increase of 15.7%.
Financial expenses in Q3 2008 were NIS 63.7 million (US$ 18.6 million), compared with NIS 73.8 million in Q3 2007, a 13.6% decrease. The decrease is mainly attributed to lower linkage expenses due to the increase of 2.0% in the CPI level of Q3 2008 compared to an increase in the CPI level of 2.5% in Q3 2007.
Net income for Q3 2008 totaled NIS 296.2 million (US$ 86.6 million), representing an increase of 38.4% from NIS 214.0 million in Q3 2007.
Basic earnings per share or ADS, based on the average number of shares outstanding during Q3 2008, was NIS 1.92 (56 US cents), up by 40.1% from NIS 1.37 in Q3 2007.
Funding and Investing Review
In Q3 2008, cash flows generated from operating activities, net of cash flows from investing activities totaled NIS 440.0 million (US$ 128.6 million), compared with NIS 135.3 million in Q3 2007, an increase of 225.3%. The increase reflects the higher net income as well as two other factors; firstly, operating cash flow in Q3 2007 was relatively low since payments to suppliers and interest charges for Q2 2007 were deferred to Q3 2007 and inventories were built-up during Q3 2007 for reasons related to number portability. Secondly, the increase reflects the initiatives that were taken in Q2 2008 to reduce working capital and cash flow volatility and the factoring of handset revenues that increased quarterly operating cash flow in Q3 2008 by approximately NIS 40 million. Cash flow from investing activities this quarter totaled NIS 118.2 million, compared to NIS 138.9 million in Q3 2007, a decrease of 14.9%. The Company has generated free cash flow of NIS 1,021.1 million during the first nine months of 2008, compared with NIS 610.7 million generated during the first nine months of 2007, an increase of 67.2%.
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In February 2008, the Board of Directors approved a share buyback plan throughout 2008 in an amount of up to NIS 600 million, subject to appropriate market conditions. As of September 30, 2008, the Company had repurchased approximately 4.5 million of its shares at an average price per share of NIS 78.44, for a total consideration of approximately NIS 351 million.
In view of the recent significant financial market turbulence, the Board of Directors has decided to suspend the current share buyback plan for 2008. The issue will be revisited by the Board once market conditions become more stable.
The Board has approved the distribution of a dividend for Q3 2008 of NIS 1.54 (42 US cents6) per share (in total approximately NIS 237 million or US$ 64 million6) to shareholders and ADS holders of record on November 26, 2008. The dividend is expected to be paid on December 11, 2008.
Operational Review
The Companys active subscriber base at the end of the third quarter 2008 was approximately 2,882,000, including approximately 763,000 business subscribers (26.5% of the base), 1,382,000 post-paid private subscribers (48.0% of the base) and 737,000 prepaid subscribers (25.6% of the base). Approximately 901,000 subscribers were subscribed to the 3G network. Total market share at the end of the quarter is estimated to be 32%.
During the quarter, approximately 36,000 net new subscribers joined the Company, including approximately 21,000 new net active postpaid subscribers and 15,000 new net active prepaid subscribers. The quarterly churn rate increased from 3.3% in Q3 2007 to 3.9% in Q3 2008. The increase primarily reflects the tail effect of number portability.
Average minutes of use per subscriber (MOU) was 376 minutes in Q3 2008, compared with 343 minutes in Q3 2007. The average revenue per user (ARPU) in Q3 2008 totaled NIS 166 (US$ 49), marginally higher than NIS 165 in Q3 2007.
6 Convenience translation of the Nominal New Israeli Shekel (NIS) into US Dollars based on the rate of exchange: US $ 1.00 equals NIS 3.7. |
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Other
On October 30, 2008, the Ministry of Communications announced that, effective December 31, 2008, the cellular companies will be obligated to determine a fixed tariff that will apply during the entire commitment period. This provision will apply to agreements with non-business customers. The Company is assessing the implications of the new regulation and the various options it has in order to mitigate any potential adverse effect on its business results.
Outlook and Guidance
Commenting on the Companys results, Mr. Emanuel Avner, Partners Chief Financial Officer said: Obviously we are delighted with the results of the third quarter 2008. Service revenues continue to rise, despite the competitive market. We have succeeded in raising operating efficiency significantly over the last few quarters and now the results are beginning to show through the key financial and performance indicators, as well as our impressive free cash flow generation. This puts us on a strong footing to mitigate the effect of a potential economic downturn while continuing to grow the business.
Commenting on the Companys outlook for the fourth quarter, Mr. Emanuel Avner added: We reiterate our annual guidance for 2008, bearing in mind that the fourth quarter is seasonally slower than the third quarter. With regards to capital expenditures in particular, the annual level of capital expenditures for 2008 is currently expected to reach approximately 9% of anticipated revenues, in line with the Companys previous estimations.
Partner Communications will hold a conference call to discuss the companys first quarter results on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 17:00 Israel local time (10AM EST). This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties through our investor relations web site at http://www.orange.co.il/investor_site/.
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To listen to the broadcast, please go to the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archive of the call will be available via the Internet (at the same location as the live broadcast) shortly after the call ends, and until midnight of November 12, 2008.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as believe, anticipate, expect, intend, seek, will, plan, could, may, project, goal, target and similar expressions often identify forward-looking statements but are not the only way we identify these statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding our future performance, plans to increase revenues or margins or preserve or expand market share in existing or new markets, reduce expenses and any statements regarding other future events or our future prospects, are forward-looking statements.
We have based these forward-looking statements on our current knowledge and our present beliefs and expectations regarding possible future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about Partner, consumer habits and preferences in cellular telephone usage, trends in the Israeli telecommunications industry in general and possible regulatory and legal developments. For a description of some of the risks we face, see Item 3D. Key Information Risk Factors, Item 4. Information on the Company, Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects and Item 8A. Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Financial Information Legal and Administrative Proceedings in the form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 6, 2008. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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The financial results presented in this press release are preliminary un-audited financial results. The results were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, other than EBITDA which is a non-GAAP financial measure.
The convenience translations of the Nominal New Israeli Shekel (NIS) figures into US Dollars were made at the rate of exchange prevailing at September 30, 2008: US $1.00 equals NIS 3.421. The translations were made purely for the convenience of the reader.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial
Measure:
Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, amortization, exceptional items and capitalization of intangible assets
(EBITDA) is presented because it is a measure commonly used in the
telecommunications industry and is presented solely to enhance the understanding of our
operating results. EBITDA, however, should not be considered as an alternative to
operating income or income for the year as an indicator of our operating performance.
Similarly, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating
activities as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance
under generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to other
similarly titled measures for other companies. EBITDA may not be indicative of our
historic operating results nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.
Reconciliation between our net cash flow from operating activities and EBIDTA is presented in the attached summary financial results.
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (Partner) is a leading Israeli mobile communications operator providing GSM / GPRS / UMTS / HSDPA services and wire free applications under the orange brand. The Company provides quality service and a range of features to 2.882 million subscribers in Israel (as of September 30, 2008). Partners ADSs are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR).
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Partner is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (Hutchison Telecom), a leading global provider of telecommunications services. Hutchison Telecom currently offers mobile and fixed line telecommunications services in Hong Kong, and operates mobile telecommunications services in Israel, Macau, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates brands including Hutch, 3 and orange. Hutchison Telecom, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited, is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HTX and shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code 2332". For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see www.htil.com.
For more information about Partner, see http://www.orange.co.il/investor_site/
Contacts: | |
Mr. Emanuel Avner | Mr. Oded Degany |
Chief Financial Officer | V. P. Corporate Development, Strategy and IR |
Tel: +972-54-7814951 | Tel: +972-54-7814151 |
Fax: +972-54-7815961 | Fax: +972-54 -7814161 |
E-mail: emanuel.avner@orange.co.il | E-mail: oded.degany@orange.co.il |
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
New Israeli shekels |
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September 30, 2008 |
December 31, 2007 |
September 30, 2008 |
December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||
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Assets | ||||||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 131,368 | 148,096 | 38,400 | 43,290 | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable: | ||||||||||||||
Trade | 1,065,929 | 1,120,842 | 311,584 | 327,636 | ||||||||||
Other | 95,393 | 72,729 | 27,885 | 21,260 | ||||||||||
Inventories | 127,215 | 132,868 | 37,186 | 38,839 | ||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 59,859 | 46,089 | 17,498 | 13,472 | ||||||||||
Total current assets | 1,479,764 | 1,520,624 | 432,553 | 444,497 | ||||||||||
INVESTMENTS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES: | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable - trade | 419,021 | 446,899 | 122,485 | 130,634 | ||||||||||
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement | 86,639 | 88,522 | 25,326 | 25,876 | ||||||||||
505,660 | 535,421 | 147,811 | 156,510 | |||||||||||
FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||||||
And amortization | 1,671,272 | 1,727,662 | 488,533 | 505,016 | ||||||||||
LICENSE, DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER | ||||||||||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization | 1,083,087 | 1,153,926 | 316,600 | 337,307 | ||||||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 93,598 | 93,745 | 27,360 | 27,403 | ||||||||||
Total assets | 4,833,381 | 5,031,378 | 1,412,857 | 1,470,733 | ||||||||||
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New Israeli shekels |
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September 30, 2008 |
December 31, 2007 |
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||||
Current maturities of long-term liabilities | 387,706 | 28,280 | 113,331 | 8,267 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accruals: | ||||||||||||||
Trade | 709,048 | 749,623 | 207,263 | 219,124 | ||||||||||
Other | 349,057 | 375,510 | 102,034 | 109,766 | ||||||||||
Parent group - trade | 5,253 | 3,405 | 1,536 | 995 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,451,064 | 1,156,818 | 424,164 | 338,152 | ||||||||||
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||||
Notes payable | 1,813,744 | 2,072,636 | 530,179 | 605,856 | ||||||||||
Liability for employee rights upon retirement | 144,532 | 131,960 | 42,248 | 38,574 | ||||||||||
Other liabilities | 16,987 | 14,492 | 4,966 | 4,236 | ||||||||||
Total long-term liabilities | 1,975,263 | 2,219,088 | 577,393 | 648,666 | ||||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 3,426,327 | 3,375,906 | 1,001,557 | 986,818 | ||||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||||||||
Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par | ||||||||||||||
value: authorized - December 31, 2007 and September | ||||||||||||||
30, 2008 - 235,000,000 shares; issued and | ||||||||||||||
outstanding - | ||||||||||||||
December 31, 2007 - 157,320,770 shares | ||||||||||||||
September 30, 2008 - 157,807,002 shares | 1,578 | 1,573 | 461 | 460 | ||||||||||
Less - treasury shares, at cost (4,467,990 | ||||||||||||||
ordinary shares) | (351,097 | ) | (102,630 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital surplus | 2,566,532 | 2,544,943 | 750,229 | 743,918 | ||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (809,959 | ) | (891,044 | ) | (236,760 | ) | (260,463 | ) | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 1,407,054 | 1,655,472 | 411,300 | 483,915 | ||||||||||
4,833,381 | 5,031,378 | 1,412,857 | 1,470,733 | |||||||||||
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
New Israeli shekels |
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9 month period ended September 30, |
3 month period ended September 30, |
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3 month period ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 |
2007 |
2008 |
2007 |
2008 |
2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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In thousands (except per share data) |
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REVENUES - net: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Services | 4,176,560 | 3,966,982 | 1,458,137 | 1,401,057 | 1,220,859 | 426,231 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | 591,375 | 519,293 | 177,880 | 199,945 | 172,866 | 51,996 | ||||||||||||||||||||
4,767,935 | 4,486,275 | 1,636,017 | 1,601,002 | 1,393,725 | 478,227 | |||||||||||||||||||||
COST OF REVENUES: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Services | 2,426,755 | 2,315,363 | 817,335 | 807,540 | 709,370 | 238,917 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | 662,982 | 695,479 | 190,526 | 265,967 | 193,798 | 55,693 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3,089,737 | 3,010,842 | 1,007,861 | 1,073,507 | 903,168 | 294,610 | |||||||||||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 1,678,198 | 1,475,433 | 628,156 | 527,495 | 490,557 | 183,617 | ||||||||||||||||||||
SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES | 301,408 | 259,801 | 96,830 | 86,315 | 88,105 | 28,305 | ||||||||||||||||||||
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EXPENSES | 180,752 | 157,612 | 61,915 | 51,483 | 52,836 | 18,098 | ||||||||||||||||||||
482,160 | 417,413 | 158,745 | 137,798 | 140,941 | 46,403 | |||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING PROFIT | 1,196,038 | 1,058,020 | 469,411 | 389,697 | 349,616 | 137,214 | ||||||||||||||||||||
FINANCIAL EXPENSES - net | 111,723 | 132,846 | 63,732 | 73,768 | 32,657 | 18,630 | ||||||||||||||||||||
INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME | 1,084,315 | 925,174 | 405,679 | 315,929 | 316,959 | 118,584 | ||||||||||||||||||||
TAXES ON INCOME | 297,511 | 287,243 | 109,477 | 101,974 | 86,966 | 32,001 | ||||||||||||||||||||
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 786,804 | 637,931 | 296,202 | 213,955 | 229,993 | 86,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") : | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic: | 5.04 | 4.08 | 1.92 | 1.37 | 1.47 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted: | 5.01 | 4.05 | 1.91 | 1.36 | 1.46 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OF SHARES OUTSTANDING: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 156,010,793 | 156,213,495 | 154,382,712 | 156,683,913 | 156,010,793 | 154,382,712 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 157,095,796 | 157,579,035 | 155,356,232 | 157,883,303 | 157,095,796 | 155,356,232 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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2008 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||
Net income for the period | 786,804 | 637,931 | 229,993 | |||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 503,176 | 449,643 | 147,084 | |||||||||||
Amortization of deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants, net | 7,087 | 13,179 | 2,072 | |||||||||||
Liability for employee rights upon retirement | 12,572 | 13,573 | 3,675 | |||||||||||
Accrued interest and exchange rate and linkage differences on long-term liabilities | 103,229 | 60,147 | 30,175 | |||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (13,623 | ) | (23,411 | ) | (3,982 | ) | ||||||||
Capital loss on sale of fixed assets | 371 | 1,146 | 108 | |||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable: | ||||||||||||||
Trade | 82,791 | (201,805 | ) | 24,201 | ||||||||||
Other | (22,664 | ) | (32,957 | ) | (6,625 | ) | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals: | ||||||||||||||
Related Parties | 1,848 | (14,166 | ) | 540 | ||||||||||
Trade | (62,478 | ) | 106,944 | (18,263 | ) | |||||||||
Other | (32,127 | ) | 44,795 | (9,391 | ) | |||||||||
Decrease (increase) in inventories | 5,653 | (51,966 | ) | 1,652 | ||||||||||
Increase in asset retirement obligations | 456 | 352 | 133 | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,373,095 | 1,003,405 | 401,372 | |||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||
Purchase of fixed assets | (354,486 | ) | (387,177 | ) | (103,620 | ) | ||||||||
Acquisition of optic fibers activity | (701 | ) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 573 | 43 | 168 | |||||||||||
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement | 1,883 | (4,911 | ) | 550 | ||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (352,030 | ) | (392,746 | ) | (102,902 | ) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||
Financial lease undertaken | 7,416 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of capital lease | (5,170 | ) | (6,713 | ) | (1,511 | ) | ||||||||
Treasury stock | (351,097 | ) | (102,630 | ) | ||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options granted to employees | 14,502 | 57,810 | 4,239 | |||||||||||
Dividend Paid | (695,427 | ) | (429,955 | ) | (203,282 | ) | ||||||||
Windfall tax benefit in respect of exercise of options granted to employees | 370 | 1,021 | 108 | |||||||||||
Repayment of long term bank loans | (20,971 | ) | (280,325 | ) | (6,130 | ) | ||||||||
Receiving of long term bank loans | 20,000 | 5,846 | ||||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,037,793 | ) | (650,746 | ) | (303,360 | ) | ||||||||
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (16,728 | ) | (40,087 | ) | (4,890 | ) | ||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 148,096 | 77,547 | 43,290 | |||||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 131,368 | 37,460 | 38,400 | |||||||||||
Supplementary information on investing not involving cash flows |
At September 30, 2008 and 2007, trade payables include NIS 182 million ($ 53 million) (unaudited) and NIS 114 million (unaudited) in respect of acquisition of fixed assets, respectively. |
These balances will be given recognition in these statements upon payment. |
At September 30, 2008, tax withholding related to dividend of approximately NIS 18 million is outstanding. These balances are recognized in the cash flow statements upon payment. |
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN OPERATING CASH FLOWS AND EBITDA
New Israeli shekels |
Convenience translation into U.S. dollars | |||||||||||||
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9 Month Period Ended September 30, |
9 Month Period Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||
2008 |
2007 |
2008 | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) |
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In thousands |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,373,095 | 1,003,405 | 401,372 | |||||||||||
Liability for employee rights upon retirement | (12,572 | ) | (13,573 | ) | (3,675 | ) | ||||||||
Accrued interest and exchange and linkage differences on long-term liabilities | (103,229 | ) | (60,147 | ) | (30,175 | ) | ||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in accounts receivable: | ||||||||||||||
Trade | (82,791 | ) | 201,805 | (24,201 | ) | |||||||||
Other | 22,664 | 343,611 | 6,625 | |||||||||||
Decrease (Increase) in accounts payable and accruals: | ||||||||||||||
Trade | 62,478 | (106,944 | ) | 18,263 | ||||||||||
Shareholder - current account | (1,848 | ) | 14,166 | (540 | ) | |||||||||
Other (excluding tax provision) | 343,261 | (44,795 | ) | 100,339 | ||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in inventories | (5,653 | ) | 51,966 | (1,652 | ) | |||||||||
Increase in Assets Retirement Obligation | (456 | ) | (352 | ) | (133 | ) | ||||||||
Financial Expenses ** | 102,806 | 124,219 | 30,051 | |||||||||||
EBITDA | 1,697,755 | 1,513,361 | 496,274 | |||||||||||
* The convenience translation of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS) figures into US dollars was made at the exchange prevailing at September 30, 2008 : US $1.00 equals 3.421 NIS.
** Financial expenses excluding any charge for the amortization of pre-launch financial costs.
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
SUMMARY OPERATING DATA
Q3 2007 |
Q2 2008 |
Q32008 | |||||||||
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Subscribers (end of period, in thousands) | 2,796 | 2,846 | 1 | 2,882 | |||||||
Estimated share of total Israeli mobile telephone | |||||||||||
subscribers | 32 | % | 32 | % | 32 | % | |||||
Churn rate in quarter | 3.3 | % | 4.0 | % | 3.9 | % | |||||
MOU (actual minutes of use) | 343 | 368 | 376 | ||||||||
ARPU (including in-roaming revenue) (NIS) | 165 | 158 | 166 |
1 Following a restatement of approximately 10,000 subscribers at end of Q2 2008. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Partner Communications Company Ltd. By: /s/ Emanuel Avner Emanuel Avner Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: November 5, 2008