Report on Form 6-K dated May 15, 2006
Partner
Communications Company Ltd.
(Translation of
Registrants Name Into English)
8 Amal Street
Afeq Industrial Park
Rosh Haayin 48103
Israel
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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 May 15, 2006 re: Partner Communications Reports First Quarter 2006 Results. |
Rosh Haayin, Israel, May 15, 2006 Partner Communications Company Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR; LSE: PCCD), a leading Israeli mobile communications operator, today announced its results for the first quarter of 2006. Partner reported Q1 2006 revenues of NIS 1,326.6 million (US$ 284.4 million), EBITDA of NIS 438.6 million (US$ 94.0 million), equivalent to 33.1% of total revenue, and net income of NIS 160.4 million (US$ 34.4 million).
Commenting on the results, Partners CEO, Amikam Cohen, said: In the first quarter of 2006, Partner has once again delivered an excellent performance. Service revenues have grown strongly and the Companys subscriber base continues to expand. We are well positioned for this years challenges, including the impact of the approximate 7 per cent reduction in voice interconnection tariffs and 49 per cent reduction in SMS interconnection tariffs which took place in March 2006, as well as the additional operating and marketing challenges associated with the 3G network. Partners 3G subscriber base already stands at over 130,000, and we expect 3G subscriber growth to be higher in the coming quarters, establishing a solid foundation for future revenue growth.
Q1 2005 vs. Q1 2006 Comparison
Q1 2005 | Q1 2006 | Change | |||
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Revenues (NIS millions) | 1,260.5 | 1,326.6 | 5.3 | % | |
EBITDA (NIS millions) | 400.6 | 438.6 | 9.5 | % | |
Operating Profit (NIS millions) | 236.8 | 273.5 | 15.5 | % | |
Net Income (NIS millions) | 124.5 | 160.4 | 28.9 | % | |
Cash flow from operating activities net of investing | |||||
activities (NIS millions) | 81.8 | 68.4 | (16.3 | )% | |
Subscribers (thousands) | 2,372 | 2,560 | 7.9 | % | |
Estimated Market Share (%) | 32 | 32 | - | ||
Quarterly Churn Rate (%) | 3.9 | 4.2 | 7.7 | % | |
Average Monthly Usage per Subscriber (minutes) | 288 | 301 | 4.5 | % | |
Average Monthly Revenue per Subscriber (NIS) | 157 | 152 | (3.2 | )% |
Financial Review
Revenues in Q1 2006 totaled NIS 1,326.6 million (US$ 284.4 million), up 5.3% from NIS 1,260.5 million in Q1 2005 and also up 5.3% from NIS 1,259.3 million in Q4 2005. The increase compared with both Q1 2005 and Q4 2005 was driven primarily by growth in service revenues by 4.6% from NIS 1,132.4 million in Q1 2005 to NIS 1,184.2 million in Q1 2006, and by 4.5% from NIS 1,132.9 million in Q4 2005. Both increases derived from a larger subscriber base, increased minutes of use and restructured tariffs and rate plans. Revenues from equipment in Q1 2006 were NIS 142.4 million (US$ 30.3 million), up by 11.2% from NIS 128.0 million in Q1 2005 and up by 12.7% from NIS 126.4 million in Q4 2005.
Content and data revenues for Q1 2006 accounted for 9.0% of total revenues or 10.1% of service revenues, up from 7.5% of total revenues or 8.4% of service revenues in Q1 2005, despite the 49% reduction in SMS interconnection tariffs in March 2006, and up from 8.8% of total revenues or 9.7% of service revenues in Q4 2005. Compared with Q1 2005, non-SMS data and content revenues increased in Q1 2006 by 51.8%.
Despite the growth in service revenues, the cost of revenues related to services increased by only 0.2% from NIS 743.3 million in Q1 2005 to NIS 744.7 million (US$ 159.6 million) in Q1 2006, and decreased by 1.6% from NIS 756.8 million in Q4 2005, reflecting the Companys cost-cutting measures and the reduction in inter-carrier termination rates, offset by higher 3G network expenses related to the Companys 3G network.
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The cost of revenues related to equipment increased by 14.3% to NIS 207.4 million (US$ 44.5 million) in Q1 2006 from NIS 181.5 million in Q1 2005, due principally to an increase in the average cost of handsets sold, reflecting the higher proportion of 3G handsets sold compared with 2G handsets. Compared with Q4 2005, the cost of revenues related to equipment increased by 19.6% from NIS 173.4 million in Q4 2005, due to an increase in the number and average cost of handsets sold.
Gross profit on services increased by 12.9% from NIS 389.1 million in Q1 2005 to NIS 439.5 million (US$ 94.2 million) in Q1 2006, and increased by 16.8% from NIS 376.1 million in Q4 2005. Gross loss on equipment increased by 21.6% from NIS 53.4 million in Q1 2005 to NIS 65.0 million (US$ 13.9 million) in Q1 2006, the increase being primarily due to the higher proportion of 3G handsets sold compared with 2G handsets, and increased by 38.1% from NIS 47.0 million in Q4 2005.
Overall, gross profit in Q1 2006 was NIS 374.5 million (US$ 80.3 million), the equivalent of 28.2% of total revenues, up 11.6% from NIS 335.6 million in Q1 2005 and up 13.8% from NIS 329.0 million in Q4 2005.
Largely a result of quarter-by-quarter scheduling, selling and marketing expenses in Q1 2006 decreased by 26.6% from NIS 78.0 million in Q4 2005 to NIS 57.3 million (US$ 12.3 million). Compared with Q1 2005, selling and marketing expenses were approximately equal to NIS 57.4 million in Q1 2005.
In Q1 2006, general and administrative expenses were NIS 43.7 million (US$ 9.4 million), an increase of 5.2% from NIS 41.5 million in Q1 2005 but a decrease of 8.7% from NIS 47.8 million in Q4 2005.
Overall, operating profit was NIS 273.5 million (US$ 58.6 million) in Q1 2006, representing an increase of 15.5% from NIS 236.8 million in Q1 2005, and an increase of 34.6% from NIS 203.2 million in Q4 2005. Quarterly EBITDA increased by 9.5% from NIS 400.6 million in Q1 2005 to NIS 438.6 million (US$ 94.0 million) in Q1 2006, and increased by 20.3% from NIS 364.5 million in Q4 2005. In revenue terms, EBITDA was 33.1% of revenues in Q1 2006, up from 31.8% in Q1 2005 and 28.9% in Q4 2005. As a percentage of service revenues, EBITDA was 37.0%, up from 35.4% in Q1 2005 and up from 32.2% in Q4 2005.
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Financial expenses in Q1 2006 were NIS 38.6 million (US$ 8.3 million), down 24.0% from NIS 50.9 million in Q1 2005, and down 38.7% from NIS 63.0 million in Q4 2005. Compared with Q1 2005, the decrease primarily reflects lower interest charges resulting from the refinancing of the Companys long term debt into lower cost CPI linked shekel-denominated debt. Compared with Q4 2005, the decrease is primarily due to the lower CPI level in Q1 2006.
Q1 2006 net income was NIS 160.4 million (US$ 34.4 million), representing an increase of 28.9% from NIS 124.5 million in Q1 2005, and an increase of 92.6% from NIS 83.3 million in Q4 2005.
Basic earnings per share or ADS, based on the average number of shares outstanding during the quarter, were NIS 1.05 (22 US cents) in Q1 2006, up 54.4% from NIS 0.68 in Q1 2005 resulting from the 28.9% increase in net income and the lower average shares outstanding following the share repurchase in 2005. Compared with Q4 2005, basic earnings per share or ADS were up 90.9% in Q1 2006 from NIS 0.55 in Q4 2005. Fully diluted earnings per share or ADS in Q1 2006 were also NIS 1.05 (22 US cents), up from NIS 0.67 in Q1 2005 and from NIS 0.54 in Q4 2005.
Funding and Investing Review
Cash flows generated from operating activities, net of cash flows from investing activities, in Q1 2006 totaled NIS 68.4 million (US$ 14.7 million), compared with NIS 81.8 million in Q1 2005, a decrease of 16.3%, and compared with NIS 199.0 million in Q4 2005, a decrease of 65.6%. The decrease from Q1 2005 was primarily due to a decrease in cash flows from operating activities, offset by a decrease in the level of investment in fixed assets. The decrease from Q4 2005 incorporated both a decrease in cash flows from operating activities and an increase in the level of investment in fixed assets, the decrease in cash flows are primarily attributable to timing effects of payments to suppliers including suppliers of fixed assets, and interest charges.
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Net investment in fixed assets in Q1 2006 totaled NIS 67.7 million (US$ 14.5 million), down from NIS 186.3 million in Q1 2005 and from NIS 83.9 million in Q4 2005, reflecting the substantial completion of the 3G network build out in 2005.
Operational Review
Approximately 31,000 net active subscribers joined the Company in Q1 2006 compared with approximately 32,000 in Q1 2005 and approximately 49,000 in Q4 2005. The quarterly churn rate in Q1 2006 increased to 4.2% from 3.9% in Q1 2005 and from 3.1% in Q4 2005, resulting primarily from an increase in inactive prepaid subscribers. At the end of March 2006, the Companys active subscriber base was approximately 2,560,000, consisting of approximately 532,000 business subscribers or 21% of the base, approximately 1,266,000 postpaid private subscribers, or 49% of the base, and approximately 762,000 prepaid subscribers, or 30% of the base. Of the Companys subscriber base at the end of Q1 2006, approximately 130,000 were 3G subscribers. We estimate our total market share at the end of Q1 2006 to have been around 32%.
The average monthly usage per subscriber in Q1 2006 was approximately 301 minutes per month, an increase of 4.5% compared with 288 minutes in Q1 2005 and 4.5% compared with 288 minutes in Q4 2005. ARPU in Q1 2006 was approximately NIS 152 (US$ 33), a decrease of 3.2% from NIS 157 in Q1 2005, primarily a result of the reduction in interconnection tariffs, but an increase of 2.8% from NIS 148 in Q4 2005.
Commenting on the Companys results, Mr. Alan Gelman, Partners Chief Financial Officer said: Partner Communications has delivered a very strong performance this quarter, with service revenue growth of 4.6% and improvements in all the key earnings margins. The results clearly support the 2006 annual guidance provided on February 1st, 2006.
Outlook and Guidance
Commenting on the Companys outlook, Mr. Gelman said: In view of the prospects for further positive cash flow generation, we are today recommending to the Board to adopt a dividend policy targeting a payout ratio of 60% of net income over 2006. The policy reflects our full confidence that the Company can continue to return cash to shareholders whilst at the same time continue to grow our business.
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For Q1 2006, the Board of Directors has approved the distribution of an interim quarterly cash dividend of NIS 0.45 per share (approximately NIS 70 million or US$ 15 million) to shareholders on record as of June 6th, 2006.
Partner Communications will hold a conference call to discuss the companys first-quarter results on Monday, May 15, 2006, at 18:00 Israel local time (11AM 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.investors.partner.co.il.
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 May 22, 2006.
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (Partner) is a leading Israeli mobile communications operator providing GSM/ GPRS/ UMTS services and wire free applications under the orange brand. The Company commenced full commercial operations in January 1999 and, through its network, provides quality service and a range of features to 2.560 million subscribers in Israel. Partner subscribers can use roaming services in 163 destinations using 353 GSM networks. The Company launched its 3G service in 2004. Partners ADSs are quoted on NASDAQ under the symbol PTNR and on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol PCCD. Its shares are quoted on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol PTNR.
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Partner is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (Hutchison Telecom). Hutchison Telecom is a leading listed telecommunications operator (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX) focusing on dynamic markets. It currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication services in India, Israel, Macau, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and Vietnam.
For more information about Partner, see www.investors.partner.co.il
Note: This report 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. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about Partner.
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 annual report, including the statements in the sections of this annual report entitled Item 3D. Key Information Risk Factors, Item 4. Information on the Company and Item 5". Operating and Financial Review and Prospects and located elsewhere in this annual report 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.
Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results currently expected. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
| the effects of the high degree of regulation in the telecommunications market in which we operate; |
| regulatory developments relating to tariffs, including interconnect tariffs; |
| the difficulties associated with obtaining all permits required for building and operating of antenna sites; |
| the requirement to indemnify planning committees in respect of claims made against them relating to the depreciation of property values or to alleged health damages resulting from antenna sites; |
| alleged health risks related to antenna sites and use of telecommunication devices; |
| the effects of vigorous competition in the market in which we operate and for more valuable customers, which may decrease prices charged, increase churn and change our customer mix, profitability and average revenue per user, and the response of competitors to industry and regulatory developments; |
| uncertainties about the degree of growth in the number of consumers in Israel using wireless personal communications services and the growth in the Israeli population; |
| the risks associated with the implementation of a third generation (3G) network and business strategy, including risks relating to the operations of new systems and technologies, potential unanticipated costs, uncertainties regarding the adequacy of suppliers on whom we must rely to provide both network and consumer equipment and consumer acceptance of the products and services to be offered, and the risk that the use of internet search engines by our 3G customers will be restricted; |
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| the risks associated with technological requirements, technology substitution and changes and other technological developments; |
| the impact of existing and new competitors in the market in which we compete, including competitors that may offer less expensive products and services, desirable or innovative products, technological substitutes, or have extensive resources or better financing; |
| regulatory developments related to the implementation of number portability; |
| fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; |
| the possibility of the market in which we compete being impacted by changes in political, economic or other factors, such as monetary policy, legal and regulatory changes or other external factors over which we have no control; |
| the availability and cost of capital and the consequences of increased leverage; and |
| the results of litigation filed or that may be filed against us. |
as well as the risks discussed in Risk Factors, Information on the Company and Operating and Financial Review and Prospects in form 20-F. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this report might not occur.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
These financial results were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The convenience translations of the Nominal New Israeli Shekel (NIS) figures into US Dollars were made at the rate of exchange prevailing at March 31st, 2006: US $1.00 equals NIS 4.665. The translations were made purely for the convenience of the reader.
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 in order to improve the understanding of the Companys operating results and to provide further perspective on these results. EBITDA, however, should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or income for the year as an indicator of the operating performance of the Company. Similarly, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows 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 the historic operating results of the Company; nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.
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Reconciliation between our cash flows from operating activities and EBIDTA is presented in the attached summary financial results.
Contacts:
Mr. Alan Gelman | Dr. Dan Eldar | ||
Chief Financial Officer | V.P. Carrier, Investor and International Relations | ||
Tel: | +972-54-7814951 | Tel: | +972-54-7814151 |
Fax: | +972-54-7815961 | Fax: | +972-54 -7814161 |
E-mail: | alan.gelman@orange.co.il | E-mail: | dan.eldar@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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March 31, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 |
March 31, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 | |||||||||||
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I n t h o u s a n d s | ||||||||||||||
A s s e t s | ||||||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 9,117 | 4,008 | 1,954 | 859 | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable: | ||||||||||||||
Trade | 819,646 | 795,156 | 175,701 | 170,451 | ||||||||||
Other | 107,482 | 97,128 | 23,040 | 20,821 | ||||||||||
Inventories | 152,122 | 209,323 | 32,609 | 44,871 | ||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 37,216 | 65,361 | 7,978 | 14,011 | ||||||||||
T o t a l current assets | 1,125,583 | 1,170,976 | 241,282 | 251,013 | ||||||||||
INVESTMENTS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES: | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivables - trade | 242,561 | 189,013 | 51,996 | 40,517 | ||||||||||
Funds in respect of employee rights upon | ||||||||||||||
retirement | 76,928 | 75,443 | 16,490 | 16,172 | ||||||||||
319,489 | 264,456 | 68,486 | 56,689 | |||||||||||
FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated | ||||||||||||||
depreciation and amortization | 1,700,745 | 1,768,895 | 364,576 | 379,184 | ||||||||||
LICENSE AND DEFERRED CHARGES, | ||||||||||||||
net of amortization | 1,298,290 | 1,321,167 | 278,304 | 283,208 | ||||||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 84,984 | 86,505 | 18,217 | 18,543 | ||||||||||
4,529,091 | 4,611,999 | 970,865 | 988,637 | |||||||||||
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New Israeli shekels |
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March 31, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 |
March 31, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 | |||||||||||
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I n t h o u s a n d s | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||||
Current maturities of long-term liabilities | 35,824 | 34,464 | 7,679 | 7,388 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accruals: | ||||||||||||||
Trade | 521,272 | 665,542 | 111,741 | 142,667 | ||||||||||
Other | 183,698 | 231,480 | 39,378 | 49,619 | ||||||||||
Related party - trade | 10,709 | 10,513 | 2,296 | 2,254 | ||||||||||
Dividend payable | 133,354 | 44,996 | 28,586 | 9,645 | ||||||||||
T o t a l current liabilities | 884,857 | 986,995 | 189,680 | 211,573 | ||||||||||
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||||
Bank loans, net of current maturities | 605,132 | 665,974 | 129,717 | 142,760 | ||||||||||
Notes payable | 2,024,216 | 2,022,257 | 433,916 | 433,496 | ||||||||||
Liability for employee rights upon retirement | 104,848 | 102,238 | 22,475 | 21,916 | ||||||||||
Other liabilities | 19,141 | 19,184 | 4,103 | 4,112 | ||||||||||
T o t a l long-term liabilities | 2,753,337 | 2,809,653 | 590,211 | 602,284 | ||||||||||
T o t a l liabilities | 3,638,194 | 3,796,648 | 779,891 | 813,857 | ||||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||||||||
Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par | ||||||||||||||
value: authorized - December 31, 2005 and March | ||||||||||||||
31, 2006 - 235,000,000 shares; | ||||||||||||||
issued and outstanding - December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2005 - 152,528,288 shares and March 31, | ||||||||||||||
2006 - 153,035,489 shares | 1,530 | 1,525 | 328 | 327 | ||||||||||
Receivable in respect of shares issued | (94 | ) | (20 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital surplus | 2,403,087 | 2,388,425 | 515,131 | 511,988 | ||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,513,626 | ) | (1,574,599 | ) | (324,465 | ) | (337,535 | ) | ||||||
T o t a l shareholders' equity | 890,897 | 815,351 | 190,974 | 174,780 | ||||||||||
4,529,091 | 4,611,999 | 970,865 | 988,637 | |||||||||||
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
New Israeli shekels |
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3 month period ended March 31, |
3 month period ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
2006 | |||||||||
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In thousands (except per share data) | |||||||||||
REVENUES - net: | |||||||||||
Services | 1,184,208 | 1,132,425 | 253,850 | ||||||||
Equipment | 142,436 | 128,043 | 30,532 | ||||||||
1,326,644 | 1,260,468 | 284,382 | |||||||||
COST OF REVENUES: | |||||||||||
Services | 744,749 | 743,333 | 159,646 | ||||||||
Equipment | 207,428 | 181,492 | 44,465 | ||||||||
952,177 | 924,825 | 204,111 | |||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 374,467 | 335,643 | 80,271 | ||||||||
SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES | 57,250 | 57,363 | 12,272 | ||||||||
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 43,682 | 41,510 | 9,363 | ||||||||
OPERATING PROFIT | 273,535 | 236,770 | 58,636 | ||||||||
FINANCIAL EXPENSES - net | 38,629 | 50,854 | 8,281 | ||||||||
INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME | 234,906 | 185,916 | 50,355 | ||||||||
TAXES ON INCOME | 75,501 | 61,423 | 16,185 | ||||||||
INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT | |||||||||||
OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES | 159,405 | 124,493 | 34,170 | ||||||||
CUMULATIVE EFFECT, AT BEGINNING OF | |||||||||||
YEAR, OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING | |||||||||||
PRINCIPLES | 1,012 | 217 | |||||||||
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 160,417 | 124,493 | 34,387 | ||||||||
EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") : | |||||||||||
Basic: | |||||||||||
Before cumulative effect | 1.04 | 0.68 | 0.22 | ||||||||
Cumulative effect | 0.01 | * | |||||||||
1.05 | 0.68 | 0.22 | |||||||||
Diluted | |||||||||||
Before cumulative effect | 1.04 | 0.67 | 0.22 | ||||||||
Cumulative effect | 0.01 | * | |||||||||
1.05 | 0.67 | 0.22 | |||||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF | |||||||||||
SHARES OUTSTANDING: | |||||||||||
Basic | 152,818,983 | 184,288,908 | 152,818,983 | ||||||||
Diluted | 153,409,410 | 186,367,557 | 153,409,410 | ||||||||
* Representing an amount less than $0.01
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
New Israeli shekels |
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3 month period ended March 31, |
3 month period ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
2006 | |||||||||
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In thousands | |||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | 160,417 | 124,493 | 34,387 | ||||||||
Net income for the period | |||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided | |||||||||||
by operating activities: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 161,435 | 161,861 | 34,605 | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred compensation related to | |||||||||||
employee stock option grants, net | 6,621 | 4,008 | 1,419 | ||||||||
Liability for employee rights upon retirement | 2,610 | 2,193 | 559 | ||||||||
Accrued interest and exchange and linkage differences | |||||||||||
on long-term liabilities | 2,805 | 8,209 | 601 | ||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 29,665 | 59,269 | 6,359 | ||||||||
Income tax benefit in respect of exercise of option granted to Employees | 2,154 | ||||||||||
Capital loss on sale of fixed assets | 56 | ||||||||||
Cumulative effect, at beginning of year , of a change in | |||||||||||
accounting principles | (1,012 | ) | (217 | ) | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
Increase in accounts receivable: | |||||||||||
Trade | (78,038 | ) | (42,639 | ) | (16,728 | ) | |||||
Other | (10,354 | ) | (10,462 | ) | (2,219 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals: | |||||||||||
Related Parties | 196 | 42 | |||||||||
Trade | (122,056 | ) | 5,206 | (26,164 | ) | ||||||
Other | (47,782 | ) | (81,307 | ) | (10,243 | ) | |||||
Decrease in inventories | 57,201 | 12,572 | 12,262 | ||||||||
Increase in asset retirement obligations | 682 | 130 | 146 | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 162,390 | 245,743 | 34,809 | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
Purchase of fixed assets | (92,500 | ) | (162,307 | ) | (19,829 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 13 | ||||||||||
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement | (1,485 | ) | (1,697 | ) | (318 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (93,985 | ) | (163,991 | ) | (20,147 | ) | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options granted to employees | 8,964 | 17,793 | 1,922 | ||||||||
Dividend paid | (11,086 | ) | (2,376 | ) | |||||||
Repayment of capital lease | (1,221 | ) | (262 | ) | |||||||
Repayment of long term bank loans | (59,953 | ) | (99,560 | ) | (12,851 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (63,296 | ) | (81,767 | ) | (13,567 | ) | |||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 5,109 | (15 | ) | 1,095 | |||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 4,008 | 4,611 | 859 | ||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 9,117 | 4,596 | 1,954 | ||||||||
At March 31, 2006, trade payables include NIS 68 million ($ 15million) (unaudited) and NIS 30 million ($6 million) (unaudited) in respect of acquisition of fixed assets and additional spectrum, respectively.
At March 31, 2006, dividend payable
of approximately NIS 133 million ($29 million) (unaudited) is outstanding.
These balances
will be given recognition in these 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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3 Month Period Ended March 31, |
3 Month Period Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
2006 | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||
In thousands | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 162,390 | 245,743 | 34,810 | ||||||||
Liability for employee rights upon retirement | (2,610 | ) | (2,193 | ) | (559 | ) | |||||
Accrued interest and exchange and linkage differences on long-term liabilities | (2,805 | ) | (8,209 | ) | (601 | ) | |||||
Increase in accounts receivable: | |||||||||||
Trade | 78,038 | 42,639 | 16,728 | ||||||||
Other (excluding tax provision) | 56,190 | 10,462 | 12,045 | ||||||||
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable and accruals: | |||||||||||
Trade | 122,056 | (5,206 | ) | 26,164 | |||||||
Shareholder - current account | (196 | ) | (42 | ) | |||||||
Other | 47,782 | 81,307 | 10,243 | ||||||||
Decrease in inventories | (57,201 | ) | (12,572 | ) | (12,262 | ) | |||||
Decrease in Assets Retirement Obligation | (682 | ) | (130 | ) | (146 | ) | |||||
Financial Expenses | 35,607 | 48,798 | 7,633 | ||||||||
EBITDA | 438,569 | 400,639 | 94,013 | ||||||||
* The convenience translation of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS) figures into US dollars was made at the exchange prevailing at March 31, 2006 : US $1.00 equals 4.665 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)
New Israeli shekels | |||||||||||||||||
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3 month period ended | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2005 |
June 30, 2005 |
September 30, 2005 |
December 31, 2005 |
March 31, 2006 | |||||||||||||
( U n a u d i t e d ) | |||||||||||||||||
I n t h o u s a n d s | |||||||||||||||||
REVENUES - net | 1,260,468 | 1,250,875 | 1,352,322 | 1,259,274 | 1,326,644 | ||||||||||||
COST OF REVENUES | 924,825 | 887,474 | 1,023,828 | 930,225 | 952,177 | ||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 335,643 | 363,401 | 328,494 | 329,049 | 374,467 | ||||||||||||
SELLING AND | |||||||||||||||||
MARKETING | |||||||||||||||||
EXPENSES | 57,363 | 65,442 | 72,105 | 77,990 | 57,250 | ||||||||||||
GENERAL AND | |||||||||||||||||
ADMINISTRATIVE | |||||||||||||||||
EXPENSES | 41,510 | 46,203 | 45,222 | 47,846 | 43,682 | ||||||||||||
OPERATING PROFIT | 236,770 | 251,756 | 211,167 | 203,213 | 273,535 | ||||||||||||
FINANCIAL | |||||||||||||||||
EXPENSES - net | 50,854 | 82,826 | 148,782 | 62,986 | 38,629 | ||||||||||||
INCOME BEFORE | |||||||||||||||||
TAXES ON INCOME | 185,916 | 168,930 | 62,385 | 140,227 | 234,906 | ||||||||||||
TAXES ON INCOME | 61,423 | 53,096 | 31,441 | 56,938 | 75,501 | ||||||||||||
INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE | |||||||||||||||||
EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN | |||||||||||||||||
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES | 159,405 | ||||||||||||||||
CUMULATIVE EFFECT, AT THE | |||||||||||||||||
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, OF A | |||||||||||||||||
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES | 1,012 | ||||||||||||||||
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 124,493 | 115,834 | 30,944 | 83,289 | 160,417 | ||||||||||||
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY LTD. (An Israeli Corporation)
Summary Operating Data
Q1 2005 |
Q1 2006 | |||||||
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Subscribers (in thousands) | 2,372 | 2,560 | ||||||
Estimated share of total Israeli mobile telephone subscribers | 32 | % | 32 | % | ||||
Churn rate in quarter | 3.9 | % | 4.2 | % | ||||
Average monthly usage in quarter per subscriber (minutes) | 288 | 301 | ||||||
Average monthly revenue in year per subscriber, including | ||||||||
in-roaming revenue (NIS) | 157 | 152 | ||||||
Number of 2G operational base stations (in parenthesis | ||||||||
number of micro sites out of total number of base stations) | 2,233 (709) | 2,270 (709) | ||||||
Number of employees (full-time equivalent) | 3,113 | 3,365 |
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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/ Alan Gelman Alan Gelman Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: May 15, 2006