Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders of
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY LTD.
We have audited the consolidated
balance sheets of Partner Communications Company Ltd. and its subsidiary (collectively
the Company) as of December 31, 2006 and 2007 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, of changes in shareholders equity and of cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys Board of Directors and
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance
with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated
financial statements referred to above, present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2006 and 2007 and
the consolidated results of its operations, changes in shareholders equity and its
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in notes 1o and 9h to
the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2007 the Company changed its
method of accounting for uncertainty in income taxes to conform with FASB Interpretation
No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 109". In addition, as discussed in note 1r, effective January 1, 2006,
the company changed its method of accounting for share-based payment to conform with FASB
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-based
Payment.
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Kesselman & Kesselman |
April 7, 2008 |
Certified Public Accountants (Israel) |
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F - 2
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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December 31
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2006
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2007
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2007
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New Israeli shekels
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Convenience
translation
into
U.S. dollars
(note 1a)
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A s s e t s |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | |
| 77,547 |
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| 148,096 |
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| 38,507 |
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Accounts receivable (note 11a): | | |
Trade | | |
| 964,309 |
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| 1,120,842 |
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| 291,431 |
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Other | | |
| 65,533 |
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| 55,273 |
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| 14,371 |
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Inventories (note 11b) | | |
| 126,466 |
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| 143,022 |
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| 37,187 |
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Deferred income taxes (note 9d) | | |
| 40,495 |
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| 46,089 |
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| 11,984 |
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T o t a l current assets | | |
| 1,274,350 |
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| 1,513,322 |
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| 393,480 |
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INVESTMENTS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES: | | |
Accounts receivable - trade (note 11a) | | |
| 274,608 |
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| 446,899 |
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| 116,198 |
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Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement (note 6) | | |
| 80,881 |
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| 88,522 |
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| 23,017 |
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| 355,489 |
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| 535,421 |
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| 139,215 |
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FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated depreciation and | | |
amortization (note 2) | | |
| 1,747,459 |
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| 1,734,964 |
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| 451,108 |
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LICENSE, DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER | | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization (note 3) | | |
| 1,247,084 |
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| 1,153,926 |
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| 300,033 |
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES (note 9d) | | |
| 76,139 |
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| 93,745 |
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| 24,375 |
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T o t a l assets | | |
| 4,700,521 |
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| 5,031,378 |
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| 1,308,211 |
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Date
of approval of the financial statements: April 7, 2008
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David Avner |
Emanuel Avner |
Moshe Vidman |
Chief Executive Officer |
Chief Financial Officer |
Director |
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F - 3
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December 31
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2006
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2007
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2007
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New Israeli shekels
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Convenience
translation
into
U.S. dollars
(note 1a)
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | |
Current maturities of long-term liabilities (notes 4, 11e) | | |
| 40,184 |
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| 28,280 |
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| 7,353 |
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Accounts payable and accruals: | | |
Trade | | |
| 690,424 |
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| 749,623 |
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| 194,910 |
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Other (note 11c) | | |
| 281,403 |
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| 375,510 |
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| 97,637 |
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Parent group - trade (note 12) | | |
| 15,830 |
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| 3,405 |
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| 885 |
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T o t a l current liabilities | | |
| 1,027,841 |
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| 1,156,818 |
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| 300,785 |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | | |
Bank loans, net of current maturities (note 4) | | |
| 272,508 |
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Notes payable (note 5) | | |
| 2,016,378 |
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| 2,072,636 |
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| 538,907 |
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Liability for employee rights upon retirement (note 6) | | |
| 113,380 |
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| 131,960 |
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| 34,311 |
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Other liabilities (note 11e) | | |
| 15,947 |
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| 14,492 |
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| 3,768 |
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T o t a l long-term liabilities | | |
| 2,418,213 |
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| 2,219,088 |
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| 576,986 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (note 7) | | |
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T o t a l liabilities | | |
| 3,446,054 |
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| 3,375,906 |
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| 877,771 |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (note 8): | | |
Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par | | |
value: authorized - December 31, 2006 and 2007 - 235,000,000 shares; | | |
issued and outstanding - | | |
December 31, 2006 - 154,516,217 shares and | | |
December 31, 2007 - 157,320,770 shares | | |
| 1,545 |
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| 1,573 |
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| 409 |
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Capital surplus | | |
| 2,452,682 |
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| 2,544,943 |
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| 661,712 |
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Accumulated deficit | | |
| (1,199,760 |
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| (891,044 |
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| (231,681 |
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T o t a l shareholders' equity | | |
| 1,254,467 |
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| 1,655,472 |
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| 430,440 |
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| 4,700,521 |
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| 5,031,378 |
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| 1,308,211 |
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F - 4
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Year ended December 31
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2007
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New Israeli shekels
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Convenience
translation
into
U.S. dollars
(note 1a)
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REVENUES - net: |
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Services | | |
| 4,619,932 |
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| 5,027,310 |
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| 5,328,739 |
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| 1,385,527 |
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Equipment | | |
| 503,007 |
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| 579,401 |
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| 784,905 |
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| 204,083 |
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| 5,122,939 |
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| 5,606,711 |
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| 6,113,644 |
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| 1,589,610 |
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COST OF REVENUES: | | |
Services | | |
| 3,022,480 |
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| 3,085,507 |
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| 3,101,588 |
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| 806,445 |
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Equipment | | |
| 743,872 |
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| 811,760 |
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| 1,001,488 |
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| 260,397 |
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| 3,766,352 |
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| 3,897,267 |
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| 4,103,076 |
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| 1,066,842 |
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GROSS PROFIT | | |
| 1,356,587 |
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| 1,709,444 |
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| 2,010,568 |
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| 522,768 |
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SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES | | |
| 272,900 |
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| 307,592 |
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| 370,183 |
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| 96,251 |
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | | |
| 180,781 |
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| 183,460 |
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| 235,865 |
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| 61,327 |
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| 453,681 |
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| 491,052 |
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| 606,048 |
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| 157,578 |
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OPERATING PROFIT | | |
| 902,906 |
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| 1,218,392 |
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| 1,404,520 |
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| 365,190 |
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FINANCIAL EXPENSES, net (note 11f) | | |
| 345,448 |
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| 166,442 |
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| 126,317 |
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| 32,844 |
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME | | |
| 557,458 |
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| 1,051,950 |
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| 1,278,203 |
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| 332,346 |
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TAXES ON INCOME (note 9) | | |
| 202,898 |
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| 370,675 |
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| 338,417 |
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| 87,992 |
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INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE | | |
IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES | | |
| 354,560 |
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| 681,275 |
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| 939,786 |
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| 244,354 |
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CUMULATIVE EFFECT, AT BEGINNING OF YEAR, OF A | | |
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, net of tax | | |
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| 1,012 |
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NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR | | |
| 354,560 |
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| 682,287 |
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| 939,786 |
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| 244,354 |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS"): | | |
Basic: | | |
Before cumulative effect | | |
| 2.19 |
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| 4.43 |
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| 6.01 |
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| 1.56 |
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Cumulative effect | | |
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| 0.01 |
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| 2.19 |
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| 4.44 |
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| 6.01 |
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| 1.56 |
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Diluted: | | |
Before cumulative effect | | |
| 2.17 |
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| 4.40 |
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| 5.96 |
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| 1.55 |
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Cumulative effect | | |
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| 0.01 |
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| 2.17 |
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| 4.41 |
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| 5.96 |
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| 1.55 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF | | |
SHARES OUTSTANDING: | | |
Basic | | |
| 161,711,125 |
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| 153,633,758 |
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| 156,414,684 |
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| 156,414,684 |
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Diluted | | |
| 163,617,272 |
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| 154,677,685 |
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| 157,787,009 |
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| 157,787,009 |
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The accompanying
notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F - 5
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Share capital
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Number of
shares
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Amount
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Receivables in
respect of
shares issued
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Capital
surplus
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Accumulated
deficit
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Total
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( I n t h o u s a n d s )
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New Israeli Shekels: |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2004 | | |
| 184,037,221 |
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| 1,840 |
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| 2,338,377 |
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| 1,587,075 |
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CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005: | | |
Repurchase of Company's shares (including purchase cost of NIS | | |
17,591,000) | | |
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| (1,091,841 |
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Exercise of options granted to employees | | |
| 1,809,000 |
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| 18 |
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| 2,260 |
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| 34,875 |
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| 37,153 |
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Income tax benefit in respect of exercise of options granted to | | |
employees | | |
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| 4,820 |
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| 4,820 |
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Employee share-based compensation expenses | | |
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| 10,353 |
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| 10,353 |
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Dividend | | |
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| (86,769 |
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| (86,769 |
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Net income | | |
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| 354,560 |
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| 354,560 |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005 | | |
| 152,528,288 |
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| 1,525 |
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| 2,388,425 |
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| (1,574,599 |
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| 815,351 |
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CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006: | | |
Exercise of options granted to employees | | |
| 1,987,929 |
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| 20 |
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| 44,312 |
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| 44,332 |
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Cumulative effect, at beginning of year, of a change in | | |
accounting principles | | |
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| (1,012 |
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Employee share-based compensation expenses | | |
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| 20,957 |
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| 20,957 |
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Dividend | | |
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| (307,448 |
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| (307,448 |
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Net income | | |
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| 682,287 |
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| 682,287 |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2006 | | |
| 154,516,217 |
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| 1,545 |
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| 2,452,682 |
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| (1,199,760 |
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| 1,254,467 |
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CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 | | |
Exercise of options granted to employees | | |
| 2,804,553 |
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| 28 |
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| 75,509 |
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| 75,537 |
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Employee share-based compensation expenses | | |
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| 16,752 |
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| 16,752 |
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Dividend | | |
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| (631,070 |
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| (631,070 |
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Net income | | |
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| 939,786 |
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| 939,786 |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2007 | | |
| 157,320,770 |
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| 1,573 |
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| 2,544,943 |
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| 1,655,472 |
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Convenience translation into u.s. dollars (note 1a): | | |
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2007 | | |
| 154,516,217 |
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| 402 |
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| 637,723 |
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| (311,950 |
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| 326,175 |
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CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 | | |
Exercise of options granted to employees | | |
| 2,804,553 |
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| 7 |
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| 19,633 |
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| 19,640 |
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Employee share-based compensation expenses | | |
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| 4,356 |
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| 4,356 |
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Dividend | | |
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| (164,085 |
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| (164,085 |
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Net income | | |
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| 244,354 |
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| 244,354 |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2007 | | |
| 157,320,770 |
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| 409 |
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| 661,712 |
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| (231,681 |
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| 430,440 |
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F - 6
(Continued) - 1
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Year ended December 31
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2007
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New Israeli shekels
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Convenience
translation
into U.S.
dollars
(note 1a)
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In thousands
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income for the year | | |
| 354,560 |
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| 682,287 |
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| 939,786 |
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| 244,354 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | | |
provided by operating activities: | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | |
| 683,503 |
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| 622,434 |
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| 603,425 |
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| 156,897 |
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Employee share-based compensation expenses | | |
| 10,353 |
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| 20,957 |
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| 16,752 |
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| 4,356 |
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Liability for employee rights upon retirement | | |
| 9,430 |
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| 11,142 |
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| 18,580 |
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| 4,831 |
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Deferred income taxes | | |
| 198,079 |
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| 35,231 |
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| (23,200 |
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| (6,032 |
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Income tax benefit in respect of exercise of options | | |
granted to employees | | |
| 4,820 |
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Accrued interest, exchange and linkage | | |
differences on (erosion of) long-term liabilities | | |
| 108,411 |
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| (4,646 |
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| 59,980 |
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| 15,595 |
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Amount carried to deferred charges | | |
| (13,820 |
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Capital loss on sale and disposal of fixed assets | | |
| 493 |
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| 274 |
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| 1,267 |
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| 329 |
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Cumulative effect, at beginning of year, of a change | | |
in accounting principles | | |
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| (1,012 |
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Changes in operating asset and liability items: | | |
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable: | | |
Trade | | |
| (262,262 |
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| (254,748 |
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| (328,824 |
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| (85,496 |
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Other | | |
| (26,970 |
) |
| 30,952 |
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| 10,260 |
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| 2,668 |
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Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals: | | |
Trade | | |
| 112,857 |
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| (58,568 |
) |
| 100,817 |
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| 26,213 |
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Other | | |
| (75,884 |
) |
| 49,923 |
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| 85,885 |
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| 22,331 |
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Parent group - trade | | |
| 10,513 |
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| 5,317 |
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| (12,425 |
) |
| (3,231 |
) |
Increase (decrease) in asset retirement obligations | | |
| (92 |
) |
| 1,069 |
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| 528 |
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| 137 |
|
Decrease (increase) in inventories | | |
| (107,667 |
) |
| 82,857 |
|
| (16,556 |
) |
| (4,305 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | |
| 1,006,324 |
|
| 1,223,469 |
|
| 1,456,275 |
|
| 378,647 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | |
Purchase of fixed assets | | |
| (498,851 |
) |
| (344,206 |
) |
| (531,782 |
) |
| (138,268 |
) |
Acquisition of optic fibers activity | | |
| |
|
| (71,125 |
) |
| |
|
| |
|
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | | |
| 16 |
|
| 73 |
|
| 43 |
|
| (11 |
) |
Purchase of additional spectrum | | |
| (41,542 |
) |
| (27,690 |
) |
| |
|
| |
|
Payments in respect of land line license | | |
| |
|
| (300 |
) |
| (700 |
) |
| (182 |
) |
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement | | |
| (6,315 |
) |
| (5,438 |
) |
| (7,641 |
) |
| (1,986 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
Net cash used in investing activities | | |
| (546,692 |
) |
| (448,686 |
) |
| (540,080 |
) |
| (140,425 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
F - 7
(Continued) - 2
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
Year ended December 31
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
New Israeli shekels
|
Convenience
translation
into U.S.
dollars
(note 1a)
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Repayment of capital lease | | |
| (1,893 |
) |
| (3,620 |
) |
| (8,532 |
) |
| (2,218 |
) |
Repurchase of company's shares (including purchase | | |
cost of NIS 17,591,000) | | |
| (1,091,841 |
) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Issuance of notes payable under a prospectus, net of | | |
issuance costs | | |
| 1,929,223 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Redemption of notes payable | | |
| (793,100 |
) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Proceeds from exercise of stock options granted to | | |
employees | | |
| 37,153 |
|
| 44,332 |
|
| 75,537 |
|
| 19,640 |
|
Windfall tax benefit in respect of exercise of options | | |
granted to employees | | |
| |
|
| 643 |
|
| 1,167 |
|
| 303 |
|
Dividend paid | | |
| (41,773 |
) |
| (352,444 |
) |
| (624,015 |
) |
| (162,250 |
) |
Long-term bank loans received | | |
| 359,000 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Repayment of long-term bank loans | | |
| (857,004 |
) |
| (390,155 |
) |
| (289,803 |
) |
| (75,351 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
Net cash used in financing activities | | |
| (460,235 |
) |
| (701,244 |
) |
| (845,646 |
) |
| (219,876 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH | | |
EQUIVALENTS | | |
| (603 |
) |
| 73,539 |
|
| 70,549 |
|
| 18,344 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT | | |
BEGINNING OF YEAR | | |
| 4,611 |
|
| 4,008 |
|
| 77,547 |
|
| 20,163 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT | | |
END OF YEAR | | |
| 4,008 |
|
| 77,547 |
|
| 148,096 |
|
| 38,507 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | |
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF CASH | | |
FLOW INFORMATION - cash paid during the year: | | |
Interest | | |
| 235,854 |
|
| 149,728 |
|
| 99,560 |
|
| 25,886 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
Income taxes (net of refund of approximately NIS 74 | | |
million) | | |
| 30,840 |
|
| 317,099 |
|
| 301,554 |
|
| 78,407 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Supplementary information on investing and financing activities not involving cash flows
At December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, trade payables include NIS 90.3 million, NIS 201.8 million and NIS 160
million ($ 42 million), respectively, in respect of acquisition of fixed assets. In addition, at December 31,
2005 trade payables included NIS 27.7 million in respect of acquisition of additional spectrum.
At December 31, 2007, tax withholding related to dividend of approximately NIS 7 million is outstanding.
At December 31, 2005, dividend payable of approximately NIS 45 million was outstanding.
During 2005 and 2007, the Company has undertaken a capital lease with respect to fixed assets in the amount
of NIS 15.8 million and NIS 7.4 million ($2 million), respectively.
These balances are recognized in the cash flow statements upon payment.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F - 8
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
|
1) |
Partner
Communications Company Ltd. (the Company) operates a mobile
telecommunications network in Israel. The Company is a subsidiary of Hutchison
Telecommunications International Limited (HTIL). |
|
2) |
The
Company was incorporated on September 29, 1997, and operates under a
license granted by the Ministry of Communications to operate a cellular
telephone network for a period of 10 years beginning April 7, 1998. The
Company commenced full commercial operations on January 1, 1999. |
|
The
Company paid a one-time license fee of approximately new Israeli shekels (NIS) 1.6
billion which is presented under license, deferred charges and other intangible
assets. The Company is entitled to request an extension of the license for an
additional period of six years and then renewal for one or more additional six year
periods. Should the license not be renewed, the new license-holder is obliged to purchase
the communications network and all the rights and obligations of the subscribers for a
fair price, as agreed between the parties or as determined by an arbitrator. |
|
In
December 2001, the Company was awarded additional spectrum (2G band (1800MHz) and third
generation (3G) UMTS band (1900MHz and 2100MHz)). Following the award of the above
spectrum, the Companys license was amended and extended through 2022. |
|
In
consideration for the above additional spectrum the Company paid NIS 180 million for the
2G spectrum, and NIS 220 million for the 3G spectrum. |
|
The
Company launched its 3G network on December 1, 2004. |
|
Under
the terms of the amended license, the Company provided a bank guarantee in NIS equivalent
of USD 10 million to the State of Israel to secure the Companys adherence to
the terms of the license. |
|
On
August 14, 2006 the Company was awarded a temporary license from the Ministry of
Communications for the offering of transmission services in consideration of NIS 300,000.
In August 2007 the temporary transmission services license was converted into the special
general license for domestic fixed services. The license is for a period of 20 years. The
license was awarded to Partner Land-Line Communication Solutions (Partner Land Line)
a limited Partnership under the Companys control. An additional NIS 700,000
was paid upon the Companys receipt of the license. |
|
Under
the terms of the license, the Company provided a bank guarantee in NIS equivalent of NIS 10
million to the State of Israel to secure the Companys adherence to the terms of the
license. |
|
3) |
On
July 3, 2006 the Company acquired MED I.C-1 (1999) Ltd. (Med 1)
transmission activity including 900 kilometers of transmission fiber for
approximately NIS 71 million in cash. The Company purchased Med-1 transmission
network to lower its transmission expenses and to have the ability to provide
its customers with additional services. As from July 3, 2006 the transmission
activity has been included in the financial results. |
F - 9
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
The
Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standards SFAS No. 141, Business
Combinations. In accordance with the FAS when a corporation and one or more incorporated
or unincorporated businesses are combined into one entity, the purchase price paid by an
acquiring entity should be allocated to the identifiable individual assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their fair values, with the remaining unallocated purchase
price recorded as goodwill. |
|
The
fair value of the acquisition was NIS 106 million. In accordance with SFAS 141, since the
fair value exceeds the purchase price, the excess of fair value over the purchase price
was allocated pro-rata between the acquired tangible and intangible assets. |
|
The
Company allocated the purchase price paid for Med 1s transmission activity as
follows (see also note 1: e, f): |
|
|
NIS in
thousands
|
Estimated Remaining Useful
Life
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed assets |
|
|
| 52,632 |
|
| 10 years |
|
|
Customer Relationships | | |
|
with Carriers | | |
| 10,669 |
|
| 7 years |
|
|
Customer Relationships | | |
|
with Business Customers | | |
| 7,824 |
|
| 5 years |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 71,125 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Use
of estimates in the preparation of financial statements |
|
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting years. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. |
|
Functional
currency and reporting currency |
|
The
functional currency of the Company and its subsidiary and Partnership (together The
Group) is the local currency New Israeli Shekels NIS. The consolidated financial
statements have been drawn up on the basis of the historical cost of Israeli currency and
are presented in NIS. |
|
Convenience
translation into U.S. dollars (dollars or $) |
|
The
NIS figures at December 31, 2007 and for the period then ended have been translated into
dollars using the representative exchange rate of the dollar at December 31, 2007 ($1 =
NIS 3.846). The translation was made solely for convenience. The translated dollar
figures should not be construed as a representation that the Israeli currency amounts
actually represent, or could be converted into, dollars. |
|
The
consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP). |
F - 10
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
b. |
Principles
of consolidation: |
|
1) |
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly-owned subsidiary and Partnership. |
|
2) |
Intercompany
balances and transactions between the Groups entities have been
eliminated. |
|
Inventories
of cellular telephones (handsets) and accessories are stated at the lower of cost or
estimated net realizable value. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-outbasis. |
|
The
Company determines its allowance for inventory obsolescence and slow moving inventory,
based upon expected inventory turnover, inventory aging and current and future
expectations with respect to product offerings. |
|
d. |
Non-marketable
securities |
|
These
investments are stated at cost, less provision for impairment losses. The balance of
these investments is fully impaired. |
|
1) |
These
assets are stated at cost. |
|
2) |
Direct
consultation and supervision costs and other direct costs relating to
setting up the Companys communications network and information
systems for recording and billing calls are capitalized to cost of the
assets. |
|
3) |
Interest
costs in respect of loans and credit which served to finance the
construction or acquisition of fixed assets incurred until
installation of the fixed assets is completed are capitalized to
cost of such assets. |
|
4) |
Assets
are depreciated by the straight-line method, on basis of their estimated useful
life. |
|
Annual
rates of depreciation are as follows: |
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Communications network (*) |
10 - 20 |
|
(mainly 15) |
Computers, hardware and software for |
information systems |
15-33 |
Office furniture and equipment |
7-15 |
Optic fibers (see note 1a(3)) and related assets |
6-10 |
|
|
|
Leasehold
improvements are amortized by the straight-line method over the term of the lease
(including reasonably assured option periods), or the estimated useful life (5-10 years)
of the improvements, whichever is shorter. |
F - 11
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
e. |
Fixed
assets (continued): |
|
5) |
Fixed
assets leased by the Company under capital leases are classified as the Companys
assets and are recorded, at the inception of the lease, at the lower of the
assets fair value or the present value of the minimum lease payments. |
|
6) |
Computer
Software Costs |
|
The
cost of internal-use software which has useful life in excess of one year is capitalized
in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) No. 98-1, Accounting for the Costs
of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. Subsequent additions,
modifications or upgrades to internal-use software are capitalized only to the extent
that they allow the software to perform a task it previously did not perform. Software
maintenance and training costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
Capitalized computer software costs are amortized using the straight-line method over a
period of 3 to 7 years. |
|
7) |
On
December 20, 2007 Partner has entered into an agreement (the Agreement)
with LM Ericsson Israel Ltd. (Ericsson), for the replacement of
third party 3G radio equipment existing in Partners network, and for
additional investment in the 3G network in addition to the support and
maintenance of the Companys network for a period of three years. |
|
The
company allocated the purchase price of USD 65 million to the above deliverables based on
their relative fair values. Of this amount, USD 6.6 million related to support and
maintenance of the Network. |
|
The
purchase price is after deduction of commercial discounts, some of which contingent upon
future negotiations for further purchases of purchase of services that are probable. |
|
The
replacement process is scheduled to take place during a period ending no later than June
30, 2011. The main part of the replacement is planned to take place during 2008. |
|
Following
the agreement, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (FAS 144), Accounting
for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets, the Company, on December 20,
2007, reviewed the communication network for impairment, in order to assure that the
carrying amount of the fixed assets is recoverable. No impairment loss was required.
Following the impairment test, the Company accelerated the estimated useful life of the
equipment to be replaced (in the depreciated amount of approximately NIS 136 million) to
the period it is anticipating that the actual replacement will take place. |
|
As
a result of the above change in estimate, the effect on depreciation expenses (included
in cost of service revenues), net income and earnings per share was immaterial for 2007. |
F - 12
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
e. |
Fixed
assets (continued): |
|
The
subsequent accounting treatment of the various elements is as follows: |
|
(a) |
Network
equipment the amount attributed will be depreciated over its estimated
useful life. |
|
(b) |
Support
and maintenance services the amount attributed will be expensed on
a straight line method over the support and maintenance services
agreement period (three years). |
|
f. |
License,
deferred charges and other intangible assets: |
|
The
license (see also 1a(2) above) is stated at cost and is amortized by the straight-line
method over the utilization period of the license starting January 1, 1999. |
|
Following
the extensions of the license (as described in note 1a(2) above) the unamortized balance
of the Companys existing license as well as the cost of the additional spectrum put
into service are amortized over the period ending in 2022. |
|
The
costs relating to the 3G band are amortized as of December 1, 2004, by the straight-line
method over the period ending in 2022. |
|
Interest
expenses which served to finance the license fee incurred until the commencement
of utilization of the license were capitalized to cost of the license. |
|
2) |
Customer
relationships relating to Med-1 fiber optic acquisition are amortized over the
estimated useful life which is 5-7 years. |
|
a) |
Costs
relating to the obtaining of long-term credit lines are deferred and amortized
using the effective interest rate determined for the borrowing transactions
over the life of the line of credit. |
|
b) |
Issuance
costs relating to Notes payable (see note 5) are amortized using the effective
interest rate stipulated for the Notes. |
|
g. |
Impairment
of long-lived assets |
|
The
Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (FAS 144), Accounting
for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. FAS 144 requires that
long-lived assets, including certain intangible assets, to be held and used by an entity
be reviewed
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Under FAS 144, if the sum of the
expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the long-lived
assets is less than the carrying amount of such assets, an impairment loss would be
recognized, and the assets written down to their estimated fair values. See also 1e and f. |
F - 13
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments, which include short-term bank deposits
(up to 3 months from date of deposit) that are not restricted as to withdrawal or use, to
be cash equivalents. |
|
The
Company has no comprehensive income components other than net income. |
|
Revenues
from services primarily consist of charges for airtime, roaming and value added services
provided to the Companys customers, are recognized upon performance of the
services, net of credits and adjustments for services discounts. Revenues from pre-paid
calling cards are recognized upon customers usage of the cards. Revenues from sale
of handsets and accessories are recognized upon delivery and the transfer of ownership to
the subscriber. |
|
The
Company recognizes revenues net of value added taxes. |
|
Revenues
from long-term credit arrangements (longer than one year) are recognized on the basis of
the present value of future cash flows, discounted according to interest rates at the
time of the transaction. The difference between the original credit and its present value
is recorded as interest income over the credit period. |
|
Emerging
Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with
Multiple Deliverables addresses the accounting, by a vendor, for contractual
arrangements in which multiple revenue-generating activities will be performed by the
vendor. EITF Issue 00-21 addresses when and, if so, how an arrangement involving multiple
deliverables should be divided into separate units of accounting. Based on EITF 00-21,
the Company determined that the sale of handsets with accompanying services constitutes a
revenue arrangement with multiple deliverables. Accordingly consideration received for
handsets, up to their fair value, that is not contingent upon the delivery of additional
items (such as the services), is recognized as equipment revenues, when revenue
recognition criteria for the equipment as stated above are met. Consideration for
services is recognized as services revenue, when earned. |
F - 14
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
k. |
Concentration
of credit risks allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
The
Companys revenues are derived from a large number of customers. Accordingly, the
Companys trade balances do not represent a substantial concentration of credit
risk. An appropriate provision for doubtful accounts is included in the accounts of the
Company. The allowance charged to expenses (including bad debts), determined as a
percentage of specific debts doubtful of collection, based upon historical experience and
future expectations, for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 totaled NIS 28,739,000,
NIS 26,470,000 and NIS 43,770,000 ($ 11,381,000) (see note 11a),
respectively. |
|
The
cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2007 are deposited mainly with leading
Israeli banks. Therefore, in the opinion of the Company, the credit risk inherent in
these balances is remote. |
|
l. |
Handsets
warranty obligations |
|
The
provision for handsets warranty obligations is calculated at the rate of 2% of the cost
of the handsets sold, see note 11d. The Company has entered into several agreements under
which the supplier does not provide any warranty but rather provides additional handsets
to satisfy its warranty obligation. In these cases, the Company provides for warranty
costs at the same time as the revenues are recognized. |
|
Advertising
expenses are charged to the statement of operations as incurred. Advertising expenses for
the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 totaled NIS 97,651,000, NIS
105,035,000 and NIS 115,835,000 ($ 30,118,000), respectively. |
|
Deferred
taxes are determined utilizing the asset and liability method, based on the differences
between the amounts presented in these financial statements and those taken into account
for tax purposes, in accordance with the applicable tax laws. Valuation allowances are
provided if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that
some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized (see note 9d). |
|
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are presented as current or long-term items in accordance with
the nature of assets or liabilities to which they relate. |
|
Deferred
tax balances are computed at the tax rates expected to be in effect at the deferred tax
asset is utilized or the deferred tax liability is settled, based on the tax laws enacted
(see also note 9b). |
F - 15
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
o. |
Uncertainty
in Income Taxes : |
|
As
of January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN
48). FIN 48 specifies how tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are to be recognized,
measured, and derecognized in financial statements; requires certain disclosures of
uncertain tax positions; specifies how reserves for uncertain tax positions should be
classified on the balance sheet; and provides transition and interim-period guidance,
among other provisions. On May 2, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FIN 48-1,
Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48-1 (FSP FIN 48-1).
FSP FIN 48-1 provides guidance on how an entity should determine whether a tax position
is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax
benefits. The Company adopted FSP FIN 48-1 As of January 1, 2007 |
|
The
Companys policy to include interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax
positions, within the provision for income taxes has not change as a result of
implementing FIN 48 (see also note 9h). |
|
p. |
Foreign
currency transactions and balances |
|
Balances
in, or linked to, foreign currency are stated on the basis of the exchange rates
prevailing at balance sheet dates. For foreign currency transactions included in the
statements of operations, the exchange rates at transaction dates are used. Transaction
gains or losses arising from changes in the exchange rates used in the translation of
such balances are carried to financial income or expenses. |
|
q. |
Derivative
financial instruments (derivatives) |
|
Under
FAS 133, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivatives, including
certain derivatives embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities, all
derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. On the date that the
Company enters into a derivative contract, it designates the derivative, for accounting
purposes, as: (1) hedging instrument, or (2) non-hedging instrument. Any changes in fair
value are to be reflected as current gains or losses or other comprehensive gains or
losses, depending upon whether the derivative is designated as a hedge and what type of
hedging relationship exists. Changes in fair value of non-hedging instruments are carried
to financial expenses-net on a current basis. To date, the Company did not
have any contracts that qualify for hedge accounting under FAS 133. |
|
The
Company occasionally enters into commercial (foreign currency) contracts in which a
derivative instrument is embedded. This embedded derivative is separated from
the host contract and carried at fair value through income statement when (1) the
embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely
related to the economic characteristics of the host contract and (2) a separate,
stand-alone instrument with the same terms would qualify as a derivative instrument
(see note 10). |
|
r. |
Earning
Per Share (EPS) |
|
Basic
EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the years. |
F - 16
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
r. |
Earning
Per Share (EPS) (continued): |
|
Diluted
EPS reflects the increase in the weighted average number of shares outstanding that would
result from the assumed exercise of employee stock options, calculated using the
treasury-stock-method. |
|
Prior
to January 1, 2006, the company accounted for employees share-based payment under the
intrinsic value model in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) and related interpretations The
company disclosed pro forma information assuming the company had accounted for employees
share-based payments using the fair value-based method, as required. |
|
Effective
January 1, 2006, the company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123
(revised 2004), Share-based Payment (FAS 123 (R)). FAS 123(R)
requires awards classified as equity awards to be accounted for using the grant-date fair
value method. The fair values of share-based payment transactions is recognized as
expense over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures. The company
estimated forfeitures based on historical experience and anticipated future conditions. |
|
The
Company elected to recognize compensation cost for an award with only service conditions
using the accelerated method. |
|
The
Company elected to adopt the modified prospective transition method, permitted by FAS 123(R).
Under such transition method, FAS 123(R) has been implemented as from the first quarter
of 2006 with no restatement of prior periods. The valuation provisions of FAS 123(R)
apply to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after January 1,
2006. Additionally, compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the requisite
service has not been rendered that are outstanding as of January 1, 2006 are recognized
over the remaining service period using the grant-date fair value of those awards as
calculated for pro forma disclosure purposes under FAS 123. |
|
The
Company records deferred tax awards that result in deductions on the Companys
income tax returns, based on the amount of compensation cost recognized and the Companys
statutory tax rate. |
|
Differences
between the deferred tax assets recognized and the actual tax deduction reported on the
companys income tax return are recorded in additional paid-in capital (If the tax
deduction exceeds the deferred tax asset) or as an expense in the income statement (if
the deferred tax asset exceeds the tax deduction and no additional paid-in capital exists
from previous awards). |
|
The
adoption of FAS 123(R) resulted in a cumulative benefit from accounting change of
approximately NIS 1 million which reflects the net cumulative impact of estimating future
forfeitures in the determination of period expense, rather than recording forfeitures
when they occur as previously permitted under APB 25. |
F - 17
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
s. |
Share
based payment (continued) |
|
Share-based
employee compensation cost for the year ended December 31, 2005 was determined using
the intrinsic value method. The following table provides pro forma financial information
as if Share-based employee compensation cost had been computed under FAS 123: |
|
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
In thousands, except per
share data
|
|
|
|
|
Net income, as reported |
|
|
| 354,560 |
|
|
Add: stock based employee | | |
|
compensation expense-net, | | |
|
included in reported net | | |
|
income - net of income taxes | | |
| 8,023 |
|
|
Deduct: stock based employee | | |
|
compensation expense-net, | | |
|
determined under fair value | | |
|
method for all awards - net of income | | |
|
taxes | | |
| (30,978 |
) |
|
|
| |
|
Pro-forma net income | | |
| 331,605 |
|
|
|
| |
|
| | |
|
Earning per share: | | |
|
Basic - as reported | | |
| 2.19 |
|
|
|
| |
|
Basic - pro forma | | |
| 2.05 |
|
|
|
| |
|
Diluted - as reported | | |
| 2.17 |
|
|
|
| |
|
Diluted - pro-forma | | |
| 2.03 |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
t. |
Asset
retirement obligations |
|
The
company recognizes a liability in respect of asset retirement obligation (ARO) associated
with the retirement of a tangible long lived asset in the period in which it is incurred
and becomes determinable , with an offsetting increase in the carrying amount of the
associated asset. The cost of the tangible asset, including the initially recognized ARO,
is depreciated such that the cost of the ARO is recognized over the useful life of the
asset. |
|
The
ARO is recorded at fair value, and the accretion expense will be recognized over time as
the discounted liability is accreted to its expected settlement value. The fair value of
the ARO is measured using expected future cash out flows discounted at the Companys
credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. |
F - 18
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
t. |
Asset
retirement obligations (continued): |
|
The
Company has adopted, as of January 1, 2006 FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting
for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations (FIN 47). FIN 47 requires
an entity to recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement
obligation when incurred if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated.
This Interpretation also clarifies that the term Conditional Asset Retirement Obligation
refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing
and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be
within the control of the entity. FIN 47 also clarifies when an entity would have
sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement
obligation. According to FIN 47 uncertainty about the timing and/or method of settlement
of a conditional asset retirement obligation should be factored into the measurement of
the liability when sufficient information exists. |
|
FIN
47 has not had a material impact on the companys financial condition or results of
operations. |
|
The
Company is subject to asset retirement obligations associated with its cell sites
operating leases. These lease agreements contain clauses requiring restoration of the
leased site at the end of the lease term, creating asset retirement obligations, see also
note 12e. |
|
u. |
Recently
issued accounting pronouncements: |
|
1) |
In
September 2006 the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS
No. 157) which defines fair value, establishes a framework and gives
guidance regarding the methods used for measuring fair value, and expands
disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years (as of January 1, 2008
for the Company). |
|
The
Company does not expect that the adoption of this statement will have a material effect
on its financial position or its results of operations. |
|
2) |
In
February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of
FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 is
expected to expand the use of fair value accounting but does not affect
existing standards which require certain assets or liabilities to be
carried at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial
reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate
volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and
liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting
provisions. Under SFAS 159, a company may choose, at its initial
application or at other specified election dates, to measure eligible
items at fair value and report unrealized gains and losses on items for
which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each
subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007,
and interim periods within those fiscal years (January 1, 2008, for the
Company). If the company is to elect the fair value option for its
existing assets and liabilities, the effect as of the adoption date, shall
be reported as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of
retained earnings . The Company is currently assessing the impact that
SFAS 159 may have on its financial position. |
F - 19
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
t. |
Recently
issued accounting pronouncements (continued): |
|
3) |
In
December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS
141(R)". SFAS 141(R) changes the accounting for business
combinations, including the measurement of acquirer shares issued in
consideration for a business combination, the recognition of contingent
consideration, the accounting for contingencies, the recognition of
capitalized in-process research and development, the accounting for
acquisition-related restructuring cost accruals, the treatment of
acquisition related transaction costs and the recognition of changes in
the acquirers income tax valuation allowance and income tax
uncertainties.. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations
for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first
annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008 . Early
application is prohibited. the Company will be required to adopt SFAS
141(R) on January 1, 2009. |
|
4) |
In
December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements, an Amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). |
|
SFAS
160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling
interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. An ownership
interest in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent should be presented in the
consolidated statement of financial position within equity, but separate from the parents
equity. SFAS 160 requires that changes in a parents ownership interest while the
parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary should be accounted
for similarly as equity transactions. When a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained
noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary should be initially measured at
fair value, with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. |
|
SFAS
160 requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts
attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also requires
disclosure, on the face of the consolidated income statement, of the amounts of
consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interests. SFAS
160 is effective for fiscal years (including interim periods within those fiscal years)
beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The statement
shall be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which it is
initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirement which shall be
applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The Company will be required to adopt
SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact that SFAS 160
may have on its results of operations and financial position. |
F - 20
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):
|
t. |
Recently
issued accounting pronouncements (continued): |
|
5) |
In
June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), reached a consensus on
Issue No. 06-01, Accounting for Consideration Given by a
Service Provider to Manufacturers or Resellers of Equipment Necessary for
an End-Customer to Receive Service from the Service Provider (EITF
No. 06-01). EITF 06-01 provides guidance on the accounting for
consideration given to third party manufacturers or resellers of equipment
which is required by the end-customer in order to utilize the service from
the service provider. EITF 06-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 2007 (January 1, 2008, for the Company). An entity
should recognize the effects of applying EITF 06-01 as a change in
accounting principle through retrospective application to all prior
periods unless it is impracticable to do so. The Company does not expect
the adoption of EITF 06-01 to have a material impact on its results
of operations and financial position. |
|
Certain
comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. |
F - 21
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 2 FIXED
ASSETS:
|
a. |
Composition
of fixed assets net, is as follows: |
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Communications network |
|
|
| 3,730,768 |
|
| 4,077,703 |
|
| 1,060,245 |
|
|
Computers, hardware and software for | | |
|
information systems | | |
| 816,027 |
|
| 837,995 |
|
| 217,887 |
|
|
Optic fibers and related assets | | |
| 60,591 |
|
| 130,450 |
|
| 33,918 |
|
|
Office furniture and equipment | | |
| 45,213 |
|
| 41,751 |
|
| 10,857 |
|
|
Leasehold improvements | | |
| 228,272 |
|
| 262,121 |
|
| 68,154 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 4,880,871 |
|
| 5,350,020 |
|
| 1,391,061 |
|
|
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization | | |
| 3,133,412 |
|
| 3,615,056 |
|
| 939,953 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 1,747,459 |
|
| 1,734,964 |
|
| 451,108 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
cost of communication network in the amount of approximately NIS 1,546 million is
fully depreciated and still in use. |
|
Depreciation
and amortization in respect of fixed assets totaled NIS 575,606,000, NIS 529,560,000 and
NIS 509,568,000 ($ 132,492,000) for the periods ended December 31, 2005, 2006
and 2007, respectively. As to change in estimate, refer to note 1e7. |
|
b. |
Fixed
assets include interest expenses, direct consultation and supervision
costs and other direct costs of establishing the cellular communications
network and information systems, which were capitalized (before commencing
full commercial operations or utilization of the related fixed assets) in
respect of: |
|
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Communications network |
|
|
| 96,939 |
|
| 96,939 |
|
| 25,205 |
|
|
Computers, hardware and software for | | |
|
information systems | | |
| 15,920 |
|
| 15,920 |
|
| 4,139 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 112,859 |
|
| 112,859 |
|
| 29,344 |
|
|
L e s s - accumulated depreciation | | |
| 87,652 |
|
| 91,233 |
|
| 23,721 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Depreciated balance | | |
| 25,207 |
|
| 21,626 |
|
| 5,623 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
F - 22
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 3 LICENSE,
DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
|
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into Dollars
|
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
License (note 1a(2)) |
|
|
| 2,048,143 |
|
| 2,048,843 |
|
| 532,720 |
|
|
Less - accumulated amortization | | |
| 852,474 |
|
| 931,944 |
|
| 242,315 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 1,195,669 |
|
| 1,116,899 |
|
| 290,405 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Customers relationship | | |
| 18,493 |
|
| 18,493 |
|
| 4,808 |
|
|
Less - accumulated amortization | | |
| 1,529 |
|
| 4,620 |
|
| 1,201 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 16,964 |
|
| 13,873 |
|
| 3,607 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Deferred charges - in respect of obtaining: | | |
|
Long-term credit lines | | |
| 69,816 |
|
| 69,816 |
|
| 18,153 |
|
|
Notes payable | | |
| 34,265 |
|
| 34,265 |
|
| 8,909 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 104,081 |
|
| 104,081 |
|
| 27,062 |
|
|
Less - accumulated amortization | | |
| 69,630 |
|
| 80,927 |
|
| 21,041 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 34,451 |
|
| 23,154 |
|
| 6,021 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 1,247,084 |
|
| 1,153,926 |
|
| 300,033 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
License
amortization expenses for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 totaled NIS
79,255,000, NIS 79,395,000 and NIS 79,470,000 ($ 20,663,000), respectively.
Amortization expenses on deferred charges for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and
2007 totaled NIS 28,642,000, NIS 11,950,000 and NIS 11,297,000 ($ 2,937,000),
respectively. Amortization expenses on deferred charges for the year ended December 31,
2005 includes NIS 11,064,000 in respect of the redemption of the Notes, see also note 5b.
Amortization expenses on customers relationship for the years ended December 31, 2006 and
2007 totaled NIS 1,529,000 and NIS 3,091,000 ($ 803,000). |
|
The
expected amortization expenses of the license and customers relationship for the next
five years are as follows: |
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation into
dollars
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
2008 | | |
| 82,525 |
|
| 21,457 |
|
2009 | | |
| 82,525 |
|
| 21,457 |
|
2010 | | |
| 82,525 |
|
| 21,457 |
|
2011 | | |
| 81,743 |
|
| 21,254 |
|
2012 | | |
| 80,961 |
|
| 21,123 |
|
|
|
|
F - 23
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM
BANK LOANS
|
The
Company has a senior credit facility with Bank Hapoalim B.M., Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.
and Israel Discount Bank Ltd., in which United Mizrahi Bank Ltd. also participates. The
facility is divided into two tranches: a $150 million term loan facility (Facility A)
and a $100 million revolving loan facility (Facility B), both expiring on
September 1, 2009. Facility A must be reduced to $50 million by August 31, 2008. Until
February 19, 2007, the facilities were secured by a first ranking floating charge on the
Companys assets. |
|
With
effect March 1, 2007, the Company reduced Facility A to $75 million (in addition to an
advance of approximately $25 million carried over from the Companys previous
facility, which on balance sheet date, was reduced to $4 million), and Facility B to $75
million. As a result, the total maximum availability under the facility is currently
approximately $154 million. |
|
The
credit facility is a US dollar denominated facility, and advances may be drawn in US
dollars and New Israeli Shekels, as set forth in c below. |
|
a. |
Status
of the credit facility at December 31, 2007 is as follows: |
|
|
Total
availability
|
Amounts
drawn
|
Amounts
available for
drawing
|
|
|
US Dollars in millions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Facility A |
|
|
| 79 |
|
| 4 |
|
| 75 |
|
|
Facility B | | |
| 75 |
|
| |
|
| 75 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 154 |
|
| **4 |
|
| 150 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
b. |
The
amounts outstanding, classified by linkage terms and interest rates, are as
follows: |
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2007
|
2006
|
2007
|
|
|
Weighted
average
interest rates
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In NIS - linked to the Israeli |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
consumer price index (CPI)* | | |
| 5.6 |
|
| 181,107 |
|
| 21,463 |
|
| *5,580 |
|
|
In NIS - unlinked | | |
| |
|
| 126,500 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| |
|
| 307,607 |
|
| 21,463 |
|
| 5,580 |
|
|
Less - current maturities | | |
| |
|
| 35,099 |
|
| 21,463 |
|
| 5,580 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| |
|
| 272,508 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
Linkage
terms apply both to principal and interest. |
|
** |
The
difference between the amounts displayed is the difference in exchange rates between the
date the amounts were drawn and that at the balance sheet date. |
F - 24
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM
BANK LOANS (continued)
|
c. |
Facilities
A and B, may be drawn in NIS or US dollars, provided that the amount of
principal outstanding in US dollars under the credit facility with respect to
each participating lender shall not exceed 10% of that lenders total
commitment unless otherwise agreed in advance. |
|
d. |
There
is a range of options as to how interest is calculated on borrowings under
the credit facility. These options include fixed and variable rates, based
upon the lending rates of each participating banks with a margin of 0.85%. |
|
e. |
Under
the credit facility the Company is required, inter alia, to fulfill
certain operational conditions and to maintain certain financial ratios.
If the Company defaults on the covenants, the banks are entitled to demand
early repayment of the credit facility in whole or in part. Under
the credit facility. The Company believes that it is in compliance with
all covenants stipulated in the credit facility. |
NOTE 5 NOTES
PAYABLE:
|
a. |
On
March 31, 2005, the Company completed an offering of NIS 2,000 million of
unsecured notes, which were issued at their NIS par value. The notes have
been registered in Israel and are traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange
(TASE). Of these notes approximately NIS 36.5 million were purchased by
Partner Future Communications 2000 Ltd., (PFC) a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company. PFC also received an additional allocation of
notes having an aggregate principal amount of NIS 500 million. These notes
that PFC received pursuant to this additional allocation do not confer the
right to receive any payment whatsoever on account of principal or
interest until they are sold by PFC to a third party. |
|
The
net proceeds from the offering were approximately NIS 1,929 million after deducting the
notes purchased by PFC, commissions and offering expenses. |
|
The
principal amount of the Notes is payable in 12 equal quarterly installments, beginning
June 30, 2009.
The Notes bear NIS interest at the rate of 4.25% per annum, linked to the
Israeli Consumer Price Index, which is payable quarterly on the last day of each quarter,
commencing June 30, 2005. |
|
On
December 31, 2007, the Notes closing price was 108.06 points par value. |
|
Commission
fees and offering expenses in respect of the offering of the Notes totaled approximately
NIS 34 million. These expenses are presented as deferred charges and the
amortization in respect thereof is included in financial expenses, net. |
F - 25
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 5 NOTES PAYABLE
(continued)
|
b. |
On
August 10, 2000, the Company completed an offering of $ 175 million of
unsecured 13% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010, which were issued at
their dollar par value. The notes were registered under the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933. |
|
On
August 15, 2005, the Company exercised it right to redeem the notes at a redemption price
of 106.5% of their dollar par value according to the option stipulated in the
Notes document. As a result of the redemption of the Notes the Company has recognized as
financial expenses an amount of approximately NIS 63 million, which after tax resulted in
a decrease of the Companys net income of NIS 42 million. |
NOTE 6 LIABILITY
FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UPON RETIREMENT:
|
a. |
Israeli
labor laws and agreements require payment of severance pay upon dismissal
of an employee or upon termination of employment in certain other
circumstances. The Companys severance pay liability to its
employees, mainly based upon length of service and the latest monthly
salary (one months salary for each year worked), is reflected by the
balance sheet accrual under the liability for employee rights upon
retirement. The Company records the liability as if it was payable
at each balance sheet date on an undiscounted basis. The liability is
partly funded by purchase of insurance policies and the amounts funded are
included in the balance sheet under investments and long-term receivables,
as funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement. The
policies are the Companys assets and under labor agreements, subject
to certain limitations, they may be transferred to the ownership of the
employees. |
|
b. |
The
severance pay expenses for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and
2007 were approximately NIS 24 million, NIS 28 million and NIS 48
million (approximately $ 12 million), respectively. |
|
c. |
Cash
flows information regarding the companys liability for employee rights
upon retirement: |
|
The
Company expects to contribute NIS 23 million (USD 7 million) in respect of severance
pay in 2008. |
|
Due
to the relatively young age of the Companys employees, benefit payments to
employees reaching retirement age in the next 10 years, are not material. The amounts
were determined based on the employees current salary rates and the number of
service years that will accumulate upon their retirement date. These amounts do not
include amounts that might be paid to employees who will cease working for the Company
before their normal retirement age. |
F - 26
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 7
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:
|
The
Company is committed to pay royalties to the Government of Israel on its income
from cellular services as defined in the Telecommunications (Royalties)
Regulations, 2001 (hereafter the Regulations), which includes all kinds of
income of the Company from the granting of communication services under the license including
airtime, roaming services and non-recurring connection fees, but excluding income
transferred to another holder of a communications license and deducting bad debts,
payments to another communication licensee in respect of interconnection, payments for
roaming services to foreign operators and expenses related to the sale of equipment. |
|
During
2004, a reduction in the percentage of royalties was approved; accordingly, the rate of
royalty payments (3.5%) paid by cellular operators is reduced annually by 0.5%, starting
January 1st 2006, to a level of 1% at 2010. |
|
The
royalty expenses for the periods ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 were
approximately NIS 122,599,000, NIS 114,462,000 and NIS 96,799,000 ($ 25,169,000),
respectively, and are included under cost of services revenues. |
|
2) |
Under
the Telegraph Regulations the Company is committed to pay an annual fixed
fee for each frequency used. The Company paid a total amount of
approximately NIS 47 million, NIS 55 million and NIS 55 million ($ 14
million), for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007, respectively. Under the above
Regulations should the Company choose to return a frequency, such payment
is no longer due. |
|
The
Company has entered into operating lease agreements as follows: |
|
a) |
Lease
agreements for its headquarters facility in Rosh Haayin for a
fifteen-year period (until 2018). The Company has an option to shorten the
lease periods by 3.5 to 8.5 years. The rental payments are linked to the
Israeli CPI. |
|
b) |
Lease
agreements for service centers and retail stores for a period of two to five
years. The Company has an option to extend the lease periods for up to twenty
years (including the original lease periods). The rental payments are linked
partly to the dollar and partly to the Israeli CPI. Some of the extension
options include an increase of the lease payment in a range of 2%-10%. |
|
c) |
Lease
agreements in respect of cell sites throughout Israel are for periods of
two to three years. The Company has an option to extend the lease periods
up to ten years (including the original lease periods). The rental
payments fees are partly linked to the dollar and are partly linked to the
Israeli CPI. Some of the extension options include an increase of the
lease payment in a range of 2%-10%. |
F - 27
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued):
|
d) |
Operating
lease agreements in respect of vehicles are for periods of three years.
The rental payments are linked to the Israeli CPI. |
|
e) |
The
minimum projected rental payments (including the payments in the periods of the
reasonably assured option terms) for the next five years, at rates in effect at
December 31, 2007, are as follows: |
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2008 | | |
| 197,177 |
|
| 51,268 |
|
|
2009 | | |
| 164,596 |
|
| 42,797 |
|
|
2010 | | |
| 132,881 |
|
| 34,550 |
|
|
2011 | | |
| 104,939 |
|
| 27,285 |
|
|
2012 | | |
| 91,533 |
|
| 23,800 |
|
|
2013 and thereafter | | |
| 379,336 |
|
| 98,631 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 1,070,462 |
|
| 278,331 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
f) |
The
rental expenses for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 were
approximately NIS 185 million, NIS 198 million, and NIS 205 million ($ 53
million), respectively. |
|
4) |
At
December 31, 2007, the Company is committed to acquire fixed assets, for
approximately NIS 414 million (approximately $ 108 million). |
|
5) |
At
December 31, 2007, the Company is committed to acquire handsets for
approximately NIS 333 million (approximately $ 87 million). |
|
6) |
As
to cost sharing agreement with Hutchison Telecommunications Limited, see note 12b.
As to an agreement with H3G PROCUREMENT SERVICES S aR.L, see note 12c. |
|
7) |
As
to the Agreement with LM Ericsson Israel Ltd. See note 1e7. |
|
b. |
Contingent
Liabilities: |
|
1) |
On
April 8, 2002, a claim was filed against the Company, together with a motion to
certify this claim as a class action, alleging a variety of consumer
complaints. The amount of the claim against the Company is estimated at
approximately NIS 545 million plus additional significant amounts relating to
other alleged damages. |
|
On
March 14, 2007, the court rejected the class action and negated the claim. |
F - 28
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued):
|
2) |
On
April 13, 2003, a claim was filed against the Company and other cellular
telecommunication companies, together with a request to recognize this claim as
a class action, for alleged violation of antitrust law, alleging that no fee
should have been collected for incoming SMS messages or alternatively, that the
fee collected is excessive and that it is a result of illegal co-operation
between the defendants. The amount of the claim against all the defendants is
estimated at approximately NIS 120 million (if the court rules that no fee
should have been collected) or alternatively NIS 90 million (if the court rules
that the fees are excessive). |
|
At
this stage, and unless and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company
and its legal counsel are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim,
and therefore no provision has been made. |
|
3) |
During
the year 2006, claims were filed against the Company and other cellular
telecommunication companies and, in one of the claims, also against land line
telecommunication companies, together with a request to recognize these claims
as a class action for collecting undue payment from its customers on calls to
land line companies when the receiver of the call hangs up first. The amount of
the claims against all the defendants is estimated, in one of the claims at
approximately NIS 100 million for the seven year period leading up to the
filing of the claim; and in the other claim the amount of the claim against the
Company together with land line companies at approximately NIS 53 million. With
regard to the claim that was filed also against land-line telecommunications
companies, in September 2007 the Court approved a settlement according to which
the Company as well as the other cellular operators have been dismissed as
defendants. |
|
4) |
In
August 2006 the Company, together with the other cellular operators, submitted
a request to hold an urgent hearing, and a motion for an order nisi against the
Government of Israel and the Minister of Communications to explain why they do
not act immediately to postpone the date for implementing and activating the
number portability plan from September 1, 2006, as provided in the
Communications law (Bezeq and Broadcasts) 1982 (the Communications
Law). |
|
On
December 18, 2007 the file was dismissed. |
F - 29
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENCIES (continued):
|
On
January 25, 2007 a claim of NIS 10.61 billion, together with a request for a
certification as a class action, was filed against the Company and against other
Cellular and land line telecommunication Companies. |
|
The
claim is that the defendants have not implemented number portability and are in violation
of the Communication Law, mandating the implementation of telephone number portability on
September 1, 2006. It is claimed that the defendants are thus harming the claimants and
consumers of telephone services in general. |
|
The
claimants are demanding NIS 1,000 for each of the Companys 2,626,000 related
subscribers for a total demand of approximately NIS 2,600 million. |
|
On
March 5, 2008 the claim was dismissed. |
|
5) |
On
February 27, 2007, a claim was filed against the Company and two other cellular
telecommunication companies together with a request to recognize this claim as
a class action. The claim is for sums that were allegedly overcharged in breach
of the Company licenses, based on intervals larger than the intervals the
defendants were allegedly authorized to charge under their licenses, for calls
initiated or received by the subscribers while abroad. If the claim is
recognized as a class action, the total amount claimed from the defendants is
estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 449 million, of which,
approximately NIS 88 million, is attributed to the Company. |
|
At
this stage, and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company and its
legal counsel are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and
therefore no provision has been made. |
|
6) |
In
July 3, 2007 a claim was filed against the Company together with a request to
recognize this claim as class action. The claim alleges that the Company over-
billed one million subscribers. The amount of the claim against the Company is
approximately NIS 1.5 billion. Should the court recognized the claim as a class
action, the Company estimates that the amount of the claim to be approximately
NIS 2.5 million. |
|
At
this stage, and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company and its
legal counsel are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and
therefore no provision has been made. |
F - 30
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENCIES (continued):
|
7) |
On
August 9, 2007, a claim was filed against the Company, together with a request
to recognize this claim as a class action. The claim is that the Company
discontinues providing services to Prepaid subscribers that have not used their
number for a period of thirteen months and transferred the number to other
subscribers. The claimants allege that this violates the terms of the
Companys license as well as the requirements against deception and the
disclosure requirements in the Consumer Protection Law. |
|
If
the claim is recognized as a class action, the total amount claimed for the defendants is
estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 197 million. |
|
At
this stage, and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the company and its
legal council are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and there
fore no provision has been made. |
|
8) |
On
September 19, 2007, a claim was filed against the Company and two other
cellular operators, together with a request to recognize this claim as a class
action. |
|
The
alleged claim is that the Company charged subscribers for Short Message Service (SMSs)
messages sent to specific subscribers who can not receive such messages, and that the
Company misled the subscribers who sent those messages as those subscribers received a
network message that the message has been sent.. |
|
If
the claim is recognized as a class action, the total amount claimed for the defendants is
estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 183 million. |
|
The
parties are holding discussions in order to try and find an agreement in insubstantial
amounts and therefore no provision has been made. |
|
9) |
On
November 19, 2007 a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action
was filed against the Company for allegedly unlawful collection of payments
from customers, for content services that the customers did not ask for.
Alternatively the plaintiff claims that the Company has not revealed to its
subscribers the full details about these services. |
|
The
plaintiffs claim is for a period of 3 years. The total amount of the claim is
NIS 381 million. The Company is due to file its response until April 15, 2008. |
|
At
this stage, and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company and its
legal council are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and there
fore no provision has been made. |
F - 31
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENCIES (continued):
|
10) |
On
December 17, 2007 a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action
was filed against the Company and two other Cellular communications companies.
The plaintiffs allege that cell sites were erected near their properties
illegally, causing environmental damage. They seek various remedies, including
removal of all allegedly illegal devices, and a sum of NIS 1 Billion (1,000 NIS
per person times 1 million people allegedly effected) that would be given to a
fund managed by environment and cellular specialists. The Company is scheduled
to file its response by May 6, 2008. |
|
At
this stage, and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company and its
legal council are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and there
fore no provision has been made. |
|
11) |
On
November 29, 2007 a petition was filed in the supreme court against the
minister of communication, the attorney general in the ministry of
communication and the chief executive officer in the ministry of communication,
and also against the Company (as well as two other cellular communications
companies) as formal respondents. |
|
The
petition deals with the decision of the minister of communication according to which
cellular companies are not allowed to market programs that include limitation to 1 minute
minimum (programs that charge the subscriber for the whole first minute even if he used
only a part of it). |
|
The
petitioners motion is to implement the above mentioned decision retroactively and
alternatively to instruct the cellular companies to forfeit the fines they collect on
customers who wish to leave these programs. |
|
At
this stage the court has yet to order the cellular companies to respond to the petition. |
|
12) |
Additional
claims were filed against the Company, together with a request to recognize
these claims as class actions. The total amount of the claims against the
Company is estimated at approximately NIS 89 million. |
|
At
this stage, and until the claims are recognized as a class action, the Company and its
legal counsel are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claims and
therefore no provision has been made. |
F - 32
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENCIES (continued):
|
13) |
The
Company does not have building permits for many of its cell sites and as a
result is involved in numerous legal actions (including criminal proceedings
against officers and directors) relating to this issue. |
|
Most
of these proceedings have been settled under plea bargain arrangements, whereby the
Company has paid fines in insignificant amounts. |
|
Management,
based upon current experience and the opinion of legal counsel, does not believe that
these legal actions will result in significant costs to the Company. The accounts do not
include a provision in respect thereof. |
|
14) |
Section
197 of the Building and Planning Law states that a property owner has the right
to be compensated by a local planning committee for reductions in property
value as a result of a new building plan. |
|
In
January 2006, the Non-ionizing Radiation Law was published, amending the Planning and
Building Law so that local Planning and Building committees must require indemnification
letters against reduction in property value from the cellular operators requesting
building permits. |
|
Accordingly,
on January 3, 2006, the National Council for Planning and Building published an interim
decision conditioning the issuance of building permits for cell site permits by local
planning and building councils upon provision of a 100% indemnification undertaking by
the cellular operators. |
|
This
decision shall remain in effect until it is replaced with an amendment to the National
Zoning Plan 36. |
|
Between
January 3, 2006 and until March 31, 2008 the Company has provided the local authorities
with 265 indemnification letters as a pre-condition for obtaining building permits. |
|
Due
to the fact that an enactment of law regarding this matter is not yet in place, at this
stage the extent of the Companys exposure from granting indemnification letters can
not be evaluated. |
|
However,
if the Company shall be required to make substantial payments under the indemnity
letters, it could have an adverse effect on the Companys financial results. |
|
The
Company assumes that the requirement to provide indemnification letters might require it
to change locations of sites to different, less suitable locations and to dismantle some
of their sites. These changes in the deployment of the sites might have an adverse effect
on the extent, quality and capacity of our network coverage. |
|
15) |
The
Company is a party to various claims arising in the ordinary course of its
operations. Management, based upon the opinion of its legal counsel, is of the
opinion that the ultimate resolution of these claims will not have a material
effect on the financial position of the Company, its result of operations and
cash flows. The accounts do not include a provision in respect thereof. |
F - 33
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 8
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY:
|
The
Companys shares are traded on the Tel-Aviv stock exchange (TASE), on the London
Stock Exchange (LSE) and, in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs),
each represent one ordinary share, on the NASDAQ National Market (Nasdaq NM).
During 2001, the Company listed its shares in the TASE according to the dual listing
regulations. |
|
Under
the provisions of the license granted to the Company (note 1a(2)), restrictions are
placed on transfer of Company shares and placing liens thereon. The restrictions include
the requirement that the advance written consent of the Minister of Communications be
received prior to transfer of 10% or more of the Companys shares to a third party. |
|
On
December 26, 2001, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission for future offerings of its securities.
Under the shelf registration, the Company can raise up to $400 million from the issue of
ordinary shares and debt securities. |
|
On
April 20, 2005, the Company repurchased approximately 33.3 million of its shares pursuant
to an offer received from its founding Israeli Shareholders in February 2005. These
shareholders held together approximately 22.5% of the Companys outstanding shares
at the time of the offer. As a result of the repurchase, the collective shareholdings of
the founding Israeli shareholders was reduced to approximately 5.4% of the Companys
issued and outstanding share capital. The price per share at which these shares were
acquired was NIS 32.2216
per share. The shares were cancelled pursuant to the repurchase. The excess of cost over
its par value was charged to accumulated deficit. |
|
b. |
Employees
stock option plans: |
|
1) |
a. |
On
March 3, 1999, the Companys Board of Directors approved an employee
stock option plan (hereafter the 1998 Plan), pursuant to
which 5,833,333 ordinary shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of
5,833,333 options to be granted to key employees without consideration. In
2000, options to purchase 729,166 shares were transferred to the 2000 plan
which left options to purchase 5,104,167 shares remaining in the 1998 plan.
Through December 31, 2007 5,505,557 options have been granted pursuant
to the 1998 Plan, of which 4,905,028 options have been exercised and 597,139
options were forfeited and 4 expired (options forfeited and expired were
available for subsequent grants). |
|
The
options vest in five equal annual batches over a period of five years from the beginning
of employment of each employee, unless otherwise provided in the grant instrument,
provided the employee is still in the Companys employ. An option not exercised
within 8 years from the date of its allotment shall expire. The exercise price per share
of the options granted through December 31, 2000, which is denominated in dollars, is $
0.343. During 2002, the Company granted options under the 1998 Plan in accordance with
the terms of the 2000 plan, including the exercise price, vesting schedule and expiration
date (see b. below). |
|
As
of December 31, 2007 195,753 options of the 1998 Plan remain ungranted. |
F - 34
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 8 SHAREHOLDERS
EQUITY (continued):
|
b. |
In
October 2000, the Companys Board of Directors approved an employee stock
option plan (hereafter the 2000 Plan), pursuant to which
4,472,222 ordinary shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of
4,472,222 options to be granted to employees without consideration. The options
vest in four equal annual batches over a period of four years from the date of
grant of the option, provided the employee is still in the Companys
employ. The option holder may exercise all or part of his options at any time
after the date of vesting but no later than the expiration of the exercise
period, which will fixed by the Employee Stock Option Committee and will not
exceed ten years from the date of option grant. |
|
The
NIS denominated exercise price per share of the options, is equal to the market price of
the Companys shares on the date on which the options are granted. |
|
During
November 2003, 419,930 options of this plan were transferred to options under the 2003
amendment Plan (see c. below). |
|
Through
December 31, 2007 5,317,555 options were granted pursuant to the 2000 Plan, of
which 3,626,472 options have been exercised, 1,395,333 options were forfeited and 102,250
expired (options forfeited and expired were available for subsequent grants). As of
December 31, 2007 232,320 options of the 2000 Plan remain ungranted. |
|
c. |
On
November 13, 2003, the Companys Board of Directors approved an amendment
to the terms and provision of the 2000 Plan, in order to adjust the terms of
the 2000 Plan to comply with new tax legislation that came into force in
January 2003. On December 2003, the Company offered the employees, who received
options under the 2000 plan, to exchange their unvested options, with the same
amount of identical options, under the amended plan and to benefit from the
capital gains tax route pursuant to Section 102(b)(2) of the Israeli
Income Tax Ordinance. Employees holding options to purchase 962,104 ordinary
shares accepted this offer. |
|
On
December 30, 2003, the Companys Board of Directors approved the grant of 195,000
options (out of the 419,930 options that were transferred from the 2000 Plan) under the
2003 amended Plan with an exercise price of NIS 20.45 which was less than the
market price on the date of grant. Through December 31, 2007 all 195,000 options that
were granted have been exercised. As of December 31, 2007 224,930 options of
the 2003 amended Plan remain ungranted. |
|
The
options vest in four equal annual batches over a period of four years from the date of
grant of the option, provided the employee is still in the Companys employ. |
|
d. |
In
July 2004, the Companys Board of Directors approved a stock option plan
(hereafter the 2004 Plan), pursuant to which 5,775,000
ordinary shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of 5,775,000
options to be granted without consideration. The options vest in four equal
annual batches, provided the employee is still in the Companys employ.
The option holder may exercise all or part of his options at any time after the
date of vesting but no later than the expiration of the exercise period, which
will fixed by the Employee Stock Option Committee and will not exceed ten years
from the date of option grant. |
|
Through
December 31, 2007 7,051,000 options have been granted to Companys employees
pursuant to the 2004 Plan, of which 3,023,318 options have been exercised,
1,356,125 options were forfeited and 4,625 options expired (options forfeited and expired
are available for subsequent grants). |
F - 35
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 8 SHAREHOLDERS
EQUITY (continued):
|
As
of December 31, 2007 84,750 of the 2004 Plan remain ungranted. |
|
The
NIS denominated exercise price per share of the options, is equal to the average market
price of the Companys shares for the 30 trading days preceding the day on which the
options are granted, less 15%. |
|
e. |
The
ordinary shares derived from the exercise of the options confer the same rights
as the other ordinary shares of the Company. |
|
f. |
The
plans are subject to the terms stipulated by Section 102 of the Israeli Income
Tax Ordinance. Inter alia, these terms provide that the Company will be allowed
to claim, as an expense for tax purposes, the amounts credited to the
employees as a benefit in respect of shares or options granted under the
plans, as follows: |
|
Through
December 31, 2003, the amount that the Company will be allowed to claim as an
expense for tax purposes will be the amount of the benefit taxable in the hands of the
employee. |
|
From
January 1, 2004, the amount that the Company will be allowed to claim as an expense
for tax purposes, will be the amount of the benefit taxable as work income in the hands
of the employee, while that part of the benefit that is taxable as capital gains in the
hands of the employee shall not be allowable. |
|
The
aforementioned expense for tax purposes will be recognized in the tax year that the
employee is taxed, except as described below. |
|
In
December 2002, the Company signed an agreement with the tax authorities concerning the
tax liabilities of its employees regarding the benefit arising from the options granted
to them and were exercised by December 31, 2002; and/or (2) options that vest by December
31, 2003 and were exercised by March 31, 2004. According to the agreement, the
individual tax rate on the taxable income received by the employees in connection with
the benefit arising from the options will be reduced; in return, the Company will defer
the deduction of such an expense, for a period of 4 years from the date it commences
paying income taxes. |
|
The
Company will recognize these expenses during 2010. |
F - 36
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 8 SHAREHOLDERS
EQUITY (continued):
|
2) |
Following
is a summary of the status of the plans as of December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007
and the changes therein during the years ended on those dates: |
|
Year ended December 31
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
|
Number
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price*
|
Number
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price*
|
Number
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price*
|
|
|
NIS
|
|
NIS
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance outstanding at beginning |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
of year | | |
| 8,911,305 |
|
| 24.12 |
|
| 7,066,805 |
|
| 25.85 |
|
| 5,072,874 |
|
| 27.78 |
|
Changes during the year: | | |
Granted** | | |
| 518,500 |
|
| 32.75 |
|
| 596,000 |
|
| 33.18 |
|
| 841,000 |
|
| 53.33 |
|
Exercised | | |
| (1,809,000 |
) |
| 19.21 |
|
| (1,987,930 |
) |
| 22.72 |
|
| (2,804,553 |
) |
| 27.00 |
|
Forfeited | | |
| (525,750 |
) |
| 26.44 |
|
| (598,875 |
) |
| 27.14 |
|
| (244,000 |
) |
| 27.33 |
|
Expired | | |
| (28,250 |
) |
| 21.49 |
|
| (3,126 |
) |
| 26.73 |
|
| (1,503 |
) |
| 26.69 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Balance outstanding at end of year | | |
| 7,066,805 |
|
| 25.85 |
|
| 5,072,874 |
|
| 27.78 |
|
| 2,863,818 |
|
| 36.06 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Balance exercisable at end of year | | |
| 2,838,928 |
|
| 23.83 |
|
| 2,377,249 |
|
| 26.57 |
|
| 624,693 |
|
| 28.24 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
Includes
options under the 1998 Plan, the exercise price of which is weighted based on the
applicable dates NIS dollar exchange rate. |
|
*** |
The
total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2005, 2006 and 2007 is NIS 35.5
million, NIS 36.8 million and NIS 100.3 million, respectively. |
|
The
weighted average fair value of options granted using the Black & Scholes
option-pricing model during 2005, 2006 and 2007 is NIS 21.36, NIS 10.82 and NIS 12.50 ($ 3.25),
respectively. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant
based on the following weighted average assumptions: weighted average dividend yield of
2005 0%, 2006 6.14% and 2007 5.69%; expected volatility of 58%, 39% and 26%,
respectively; risk-free interest rate: 2005 3.5%, 2006 5.5%, 2007 4.1%;
weighted average expected life: 2005 and 2006 5 years and 2007 4 years. The
expected volatility is based on a historical volatility, by statistical analysis of the
daily share price for periods corresponding the options expected life. The expected
life is expected length of time until expected date of exercising the options, based on
historical data on employees exercise behavior and anticipated future condition. |
|
The
annual tax benefit regarding the exercised options during the years 2005, 2006, and 2007
is NIS 11.3 million, NIS 7.8 million, and NIS 7.6 million respectively. |
|
The
annual income tax regarding the granted options for the years 2005, 2006, and 2007 is NIS
0.9 million, NIS 0.9 million, and NIS 2.0 million respectively. |
|
As
of December 31, 2007, there was NIS 13.4 million of total unrecognized compensation
cost (net of forfeitures) related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements
granted under the plans. The weighted average remaining life of the unrecognized
compensation cost is 1.5 years. |
F - 37
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 8 SHAREHOLDERS
EQUITY (continued):
|
The
following table summarizes information about options outstanding and exercisable at
December 31, 2007: |
|
Options outstanding
|
|
Range of exercise
prices
|
Number
outstanding at
December 31, 2007
|
Weighted
average of
exercise price
|
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life
|
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
|
|
NIS
|
|
NIS
|
Years
|
NIS in
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1.32 |
|
| 3,386 |
|
| 1.32 |
|
| 0.2 |
|
| 284 |
|
|
| 17.25-21.72 |
|
| 46,500 |
|
| 19.38 |
|
| 2.8 |
|
| 3,061 |
|
|
| 26.74 |
|
| 1,092,725 |
|
| 26.74 |
|
| 6.9 |
|
| 63,881 |
|
|
| 27.35 |
|
| 147,000 |
|
| 27.35 |
|
| 1.8 |
|
| 8,504 |
|
|
| 30.73-42.10 |
|
| 1,033,207 |
|
| 35.75 |
|
| 8.4 |
|
| 51,075 |
|
|
| 57.96-64.90 |
|
| 541,000 |
|
| 59.56 |
|
| 9.6 |
|
| 13,869 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
| |
|
| 2,863,818 |
|
| 36.06 |
|
| 7.6 |
|
| 140,674 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Options exercisable
|
|
Range of exercise
prices
|
Number
outstanding at
December 31, 2007
|
Weighted
average of
exercise price
|
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life
|
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
|
|
NIS
|
|
NIS
|
Years
|
NIS in
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1.32 |
|
| 3,386 |
|
| 1.32 |
|
| 0.2 |
|
| 284 |
|
|
| 17.25-21.72 |
|
| 46,500 |
|
| 19.38 |
|
| 2.8 |
|
| 3,061 |
|
|
| 26.74 |
|
| 270,100 |
|
| 26.74 |
|
| 6.8 |
|
| 15,790 |
|
|
| 27.35 |
|
| 147,000 |
|
| 27.35 |
|
| 1.8 |
|
| 8,504 |
|
|
| 30.73-42.10 |
|
| 144,957 |
|
| 32.70 |
|
| 8.3 |
|
| 7,604 |
|
|
| 57.96-64.90 |
|
| 12,750 |
|
| 57.96 |
|
| 9.5 |
|
| 347 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
| |
|
| 624,693 |
|
| 28.24 |
|
| 5.8 |
|
| 35,590 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During
the years 2006 and 2007 the Company distributed to its shareholders a cash dividend in
the amount of NIS 307 million (NIS 2 per share) and NIS 631 million (NIS 4.03 per share),
respectively out of which approximately NIS 7 million tax withholding related to dividend
was paid in January 2008. |
|
On
February 7, 2008, the Companys Board of Directors resolved and recommended the
distribution of a cash dividend in the amount of NIS 2.02 per share (approximately NIS 318
million ($83 million)) to shareholders of record on February 20, 2008. Cash dividends are
paid in Israeli currency. |
F - 38
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 8 SHAREHOLDERS
EQUITY (continued):
|
d. |
On February 7, 2008, the Companys Board of Directors resolved and
recommended the share buyback of up to NIS 600 million in 2008. Till the date of
signing of the financial statements, the Company purchased 625,000 shares. |
NOTE 9 TAXES ON
INCOME:
|
a. |
Measurement
of results for tax purposes under the Income Tax (Inflationary
Adjustments) Law, 1985 |
|
Under
this law, results for tax purposes are measured in real terms, having regard to the
changes in the Israeli CPI. The Company and its subsidiary are taxed under this law. |
|
In
February 2008, the Knesset (the Israeli parliament), passed a low according to which the
provisions of the Inflationary Adjustments Law will no longer apply to the Company in
2008 and thereafter. |
|
b. |
Tax
rates applicable to income of the Company and its subsidiary |
|
The
income of the Company and its Israeli subsidiary is taxed at the regular rate. Through
December 31, 2003, the corporate tax was 36%. In July 2004, Amendment No. 140
to the Income Tax Ordinance was enacted. One of the provisions of this amendment is that
the corporate tax rate is to be gradually reduced from 36% to 30%. In August 2005, a
further amendment (No. 147) was published, which makes a further revision to the
corporate tax rates prescribed by Amendment No. 140. As a result of the
aforementioned amendments, the corporate tax rates for are as follows: 2005 34%,
2006 31%, 2007 29%, 2008 27%, 2009 26% and for 2010 and
thereafter 25%. |
|
As
a result of the changes in the tax rates, the Company adjusted in each of the
years 2004 and 2005 at the time the aforementioned amendments were made, its
deferred tax balances, in accordance with the tax rates expected to be in effect in the
coming years; the effect of the change has been carried to income on a current basis. |
|
c. |
Losses
carried forward to future years |
|
At
December 31, 2007, the subsidiary of the Company had carryforward losses of approximately
NIS 14 million (approximately $ 4 million). The carryforward tax losses are
linked to the Israeli CPI and can be utilized indefinitely. |
F - 39
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 9 TAXES ON INCOME
(continued):
|
The
major components of the net deferred tax asset, current and non-current, in respect of
the balances of temporary differences and the related valuation allowance as of December
31, 2006 and 2007, are as follows: |
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation into
dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In respect of carryforward tax |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
losses (see c. above) | | |
| 3,321 |
|
| 3,421 |
|
| 890 |
|
|
Subscriber acquisition costs | | |
| 33,313 |
|
| 41,979 |
|
| 10,915 |
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | |
| 35,850 |
|
| 43,225 |
|
| 11,239 |
|
|
Provisions for employee rights | | |
| 16,297 |
|
| 16,853 |
|
| 4,382 |
|
|
Depreciable fixed assets | | |
| (30,691 |
) |
| (15,945 |
) |
| (4,146 |
) |
|
Amortized license | | |
| 38,838 |
|
| 35,810 |
|
| 9,311 |
|
|
Options granted to employees | | |
| 23,243 |
|
| 21,630 |
|
| 5,625 |
|
|
Other | | |
| (216 |
) |
| (3,718 |
) |
| (967 |
) |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 119,955 |
|
| 143,255 |
|
| 37,249 |
|
|
Valuation allowance - in respect of | | |
|
carryforward tax losses * | | |
| (3,321 |
) |
| (3,421 |
) |
| (890 |
) |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 116,634 |
|
| 139,834 |
|
| 36,359 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
The carryforward tax losses are related to the wholly owned subsidiary. |
|
The
changes in the valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007,
are as follows: |
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
| 5,694 |
|
| 3,239 |
|
| 3,321 |
|
| 864 |
|
|
Change during the year | | |
| (2,455 |
) |
| 82 |
|
| 100 |
|
| 26 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Balance at end of year | | |
| 3,239 |
|
| 3,321 |
|
| 3,421 |
|
| 890 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A
full valuation allowance was provided in respect of the wholly owned subsidiary, as it is
more likely than not that its deferred tax assets will not be realized. |
F - 40
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 9 TAXES ON INCOME
(continued):
|
e. |
Following
is a reconciliation of the theoretical tax expense, assuming all income is
taxed at the regular tax rates applicable to companies in Israel (see b.
above), and the actual tax expense: |
|
|
Year ended December 31
|
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before taxes on income, |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
as reported in the income statements | | |
| 557,458 |
|
| 1,051,950 |
|
| 1,278,203 |
|
| 332,346 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Theoretical tax expense | | |
| 189,536 |
|
| 326,105 |
|
| 370,679 |
|
| 96,380 |
|
|
Increase in taxes resulting from adjustment to | | |
|
deferred tax balances due to changes in | | |
|
tax rates, see b above | | |
| 11,442 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Increase (decrease) in tax resulting from | | |
|
disallowable deductions: * | | |
|
In respect of previous year | | |
| |
|
| 20,115 |
|
| (29,135 |
) |
| (7,575 |
) |
|
For the current year | | |
| 3,400 |
|
| 18,156 |
|
| 768 |
|
| 199 |
|
|
Change in the estimated utilization period of | | |
|
the tax assets | | |
| 2,935 |
|
| 3,696 |
|
| 2,772 |
|
| 721 |
|
|
Difference between the basis of measurement | | |
|
of income reported for tax purposes and | | |
|
the basis of measurement of income for | | |
|
financial reporting purposes - net | | |
| (86 |
) |
| (2,159 |
) |
| 5,302 |
|
| 1,379 |
|
|
Other | | |
| (4,329 |
) |
| 4,762 |
|
| (11,969 |
) |
| (3,112 |
) |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Taxes on income for the reported year | | |
| 202,898 |
|
| 370,675 |
|
| 338,417 |
|
| 87,992 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
* |
Following
the ruling of the Supreme Court, on November 20, 2006 on the matter of Paz Gas Marketing
Company Ltd. and others vs. the assessing officer and others, which overturned the rules
regarding the recognition of financing expenses, the Company included in its financial
statements an additional provision for taxes in the amount of NIS 35 million. This
provision was an estimate of the additional tax expense relating to the possibility that
part of the financing expenses accrued in the years 2005 and 2006 in respect of a
financial debt, which is attributable, inter alia, to the financing of a repurchase of
Company shares, will not be recognized as an expense for tax purposes. |
|
On
October 28 and 29, 2007, the Israeli Supreme Court issued a new ruling readdressing the
same issue. The Company re-evaluated the provision in light of the new ruling and decided
to reduce the provision of unrecognized tax benefit to an amount of NIS 7 million. |
F - 41
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 9 TAXES ON INCOME
(continued):
|
f. |
Taxes
on income included in the income statements: |
|
|
Year ended December 31
|
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the reported year: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Current | | |
| |
|
| 315,328 |
|
| 390,752 |
|
| 101,599 |
|
|
Deferred, see d above | | |
| 202,898 |
|
| 35,232 |
|
| (23,200 |
) |
| (6,032 |
) |
|
In respect of previous year - current | | |
| |
|
| 20,115 |
|
| (29,135 |
) |
| (7,575 |
) |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 202,898 |
|
| 370,675 |
|
| 338,417 |
|
| 87,992 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1) |
Tax
returns filed by the Company through the year ended December 31, 2002, are
considered to be final. |
|
2) |
The
subsidiary has not been assessed for tax purposes since incorporation. |
|
h. |
Uncertain
tax positions: |
|
As
described in Note 1o, the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007. |
|
As
of December, 31 2006, the Company recognized a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in
amount of NIS 35 million (See also e above). This amount did not result in a change to
the balance of accumulated deficit, since the amount was fully provided for prior to the
adoption of FIN 48. |
|
As
of December, 31 2007 a provision of NIS 7 million is presented as short term liability in
the balance sheet. |
|
In
2007 the Company recognized interest expense, in respect of those underpayments of income
taxes and penalties in an immaterial amounts. |
|
Following
is a reconciliation of the total amounts of the Companys unrecognized tax benefits
at the beginning and the end of the year ended on December 31, 2007: |
|
|
NIS in thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
| 35,000 |
|
|
Increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of tax positions | | |
|
taken during the current period | | |
| 20,000 |
|
|
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of: | | |
|
Positions taken during a prior period | | |
| (28,000 |
) |
|
Tax positions taken during the current period | | |
| (20,000 |
) |
|
|
| |
|
Balance at end of year | | |
| 7,000 |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
F - 42
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 9 TAXES ON INCOME
(continued):
|
The
amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2007 and January 1, 2007 that
would affect the effective tax rate if recognized are NIS 7 million and NIS 35 million,
respectively. |
|
The
Company anticipates that it is reasonably possible that over the next twelve months the
amount of unrecognized tax benefits could be reduced to zero because the Company is
currently under periodical examination by the tax authorities. |
NOTE 10 FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT:
|
a. |
Linkage
of monetary balances: |
|
|
December 31, 2007
|
|
|
In or linked
to foreign
currencies
(mainly dollars)
|
Linked to
the Israeli
CPI
|
Unlinked
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NIS: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Assets | | |
| 2,118 |
|
| 9,074 |
|
| 1,741,769 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Liabilities | | |
| 277,095 |
|
| 2,146,859 |
|
| 763,901 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
|
Convenience translation into | | |
|
dollars: | | |
|
Assets | | |
| 551 |
|
| 2,359 |
|
| 452,878 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Liabilities | | |
| 72,048 |
|
| 558,206 |
|
| 198,622 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2) |
Data
regarding the dollar exchange rate and the Israeli CPI: |
|
|
Exchange
rate of one
dollar
|
Israeli
CPI*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2007 | | |
| NIS 3.846 |
|
| 191.15 points |
|
|
2006 | | |
| NIS 4.225 |
|
| 184.87 points |
|
|
2005 | | |
| NIS 4.603 |
|
| 185.05 points |
|
|
2004 | | |
| NIS 4.308 |
|
| 180.74 points |
|
|
Increase (decrease) during the period: | | |
|
2007 | | |
| (9.0)% |
|
| 3.4% |
|
|
2006 | | |
| (8.2)% |
|
| (0.1)% |
|
|
2005 | | |
| 6.8% |
|
| 2.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
Based on the index for the month ending on each balance sheet date, on the basis of 1993
average = 100. |
F - 43
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 10 FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued):
|
b. |
Derivative
financial instrument foreign exchange risk management |
|
The
Company enters into foreign currency derivative transactions in order to protect itself
against the risk that the eventual dollar cash flows resulting from the anticipated
payments in respect of purchases of handsets and capital expenditures in foreign currency
will be affected by changes in exchange rates. In addition the Company enters into
derivative transactions in order to protect itself against the increase in the CPI in
respect of the principal of the CPI-linked Notes payable. However, these contracts do not
qualify for hedge accounting under FAS 133. |
|
The
Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. |
|
As
the counterparties to the derivatives are Israeli banks, the Company considers the
inherent credit risks remote. |
|
The
notional amounts of foreign currency derivatives as of December 31, 2006 and 2007 are as
follows: |
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
Translation
into dollars
|
|
|
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward transactions for the |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
changes in the Israeli CPI | | |
| 1,100 |
|
| 1,000 |
|
| 260 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Forward transactions for the | | |
|
exchange of dollars into NIS | | |
| 351 |
|
| 358 |
|
| 93 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Embedded derivatives - | | |
|
dollars into NIS | | |
| 153 |
|
| 591 |
|
| 154 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
derivative financial instruments are for a period of up to one year. As of December 31,
2007, the remaining contractual lives are for periods up to one year. |
|
c. |
Fair
value of financial instruments |
|
The
financial instruments of the Company as of December 31, 2007 consist mainly of
non-derivative assets and liabilities (items included in working capital and long-term
liabilities); the Company also has some derivatives, which are presented at their fair
value. |
|
In
view of their nature, the fair value of the financial instruments included in working
capital is usually identical or close to their carrying value. The fair value of
long-term loans approximates the carrying value, since they bear interest at rates close
to the prevailing market rates. Regarding the fair value of Notes payable see note 5. |
|
The
fair value of derivatives as of December 31, 2007, is a liability of approximately NIS
18.7 million (approximately $ 4.9 million) and an asset of approximately NIS 28.6
million (approximately $ 7.4 million) (December 31, 2006 a liability of
approximately NIS 21.2 million and an asset of approximately NIS 7.5 million). |
F - 44
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 11
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION:
|
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1) |
Trade (current and long-term) |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
The item is presented after the deduction of: | | |
|
|
(a) Deferred interest income* | | |
| 58,246 |
|
| 82,709 |
|
| 21,505 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
Long-term
trade receivables (including current maturities) as of December 31, 2006 and 2007 in the
amount of NIS 661,474,000 and NIS 1,009,065,000 ($ 262,367,000), respectively, bear
no interest. These balances are in respect of handsets sold in installments (mostly 36
monthly payments). |
|
Income
in respect of deferred interest is the difference between the original and the present
value of the trade receivable. The current amount is computed on the basis of the
interest rate relevant at the date of the transaction (4.6% 5.6%) (2006 5.85%
6.6%). |
|
(b) |
Allowance
for doubtful accounts |
|
The
changes in the allowance for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, are as
follows: |
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
Translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
| 86,651 |
|
| 108,800 |
|
| 128,034 |
|
| 33,290 |
|
|
Utilization during the year | | |
| (6,590 |
) |
| (7,236 |
) |
| (8,689 |
) |
| (2,259 |
) |
|
Change during the year | | |
| 28,739 |
|
| 26,470 |
|
| 43,770 |
|
| 11,381 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Balance at end of year | | |
| 108,800 |
|
| 128,034 |
|
| 163,115 |
|
| 42,412 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory held by dealers |
|
|
| 20,497 |
|
| 21,142 |
|
| 5,497 |
|
|
Government institutions | | |
| 11,796 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Prepaid expenses | | |
| 5,162 |
|
| 18,149 |
|
| 4,719 |
|
|
Derivative instruments | | |
| 305 |
|
| 9,245 |
|
| 2,404 |
|
|
Sundry | | |
| 27,773 |
|
| 6,737 |
|
| 1,751 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 65,533 |
|
| 55,273 |
|
| 14,371 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
F - 45
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTARY
FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (continued):
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Handsets |
|
|
| 82,987 |
|
| 104,060 |
|
| 27,057 |
|
|
Accessories and other | | |
| 25,438 |
|
| 18,660 |
|
| 4,852 |
|
|
Spare parts | | |
| 18,041 |
|
| 20,302 |
|
| 5,278 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 126,466 |
|
| 143,022 |
|
| 37,187 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
c. |
Accounts
payable and accruals other: |
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employees and employee institutions |
|
|
| 106,900 |
|
| 134,911 |
|
| 35,078 |
|
|
Provision for vacation and recreation pay | | |
| 25,873 |
|
| 20,737 |
|
| 5,392 |
|
|
Government institutions | | |
| 71,162 |
|
| 133,384 |
|
| 34,681 |
|
|
Unrecognized tax benefit | | |
| |
|
| 7,000 |
|
| 1,820 |
|
|
Income received in advance | | |
| 41,375 |
|
| 52,546 |
|
| 13,663 |
|
|
In respect of derivative instruments | | |
| 21,201 |
|
| 18,724 |
|
| 4,868 |
|
|
Handsets warranty | | |
| 1,763 |
|
| 1,089 |
|
| 283 |
|
|
Sundry | | |
| 13,129 |
|
| 7,119 |
|
| 1,852 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 281,403 |
|
| 375,510 |
|
| 97,637 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
d. |
Provision
for warranty the changes in the provision for warranty for the
years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, are as follows: |
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
| 1,734 |
|
| 1,064 |
|
| 1,763 |
|
| 458 |
|
|
Product warranties issued for | | |
|
new sales | | |
| 2,420 |
|
| 2,837 |
|
| 1,886 |
|
| 490 |
|
|
Utilization during the year | | |
| (3,090 |
) |
| (2,138 |
) |
| (2,560 |
) |
| (665 |
) |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Balance at end of year | | |
| 1,064 |
|
| 1,763 |
|
| 1,089 |
|
| 283 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
F - 46
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTARY
FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (continued):
|
1. |
Asset
retirement obligations the changes in the asset retirement obligations
for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, are as follows: |
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, |
|
|
| 7,567 |
|
| 8,157 |
|
| 9,717 |
|
| 2,527 |
|
|
Liability incurred during the | | |
|
year | | |
| 682 |
|
| 620 |
|
| 1,028 |
|
| 267 |
|
|
Liability settled during the year | | |
| (751 |
) |
| (618 |
) |
| (603 |
) |
| (157 |
) |
|
Accretion expenses | | |
| 659 |
|
| 1,558 |
|
| 904 |
|
| 235 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Balance at December 31, | | |
| 8,157 |
|
| 9,717 |
|
| 11,046 |
|
| 2,872 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into U.S
dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total commitment |
|
|
| 12,160 |
|
| 10,582 |
|
| 2,751 |
|
|
Less - deferred interest expenses | | |
| 845 |
|
| 318 |
|
| 82 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Long term lease * | | |
| 11,315 |
|
| 10,264 |
|
| 2,669 |
|
|
Less - current maturities | | |
| 5,085 |
|
| 6,818 |
|
| 1,773 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 6,230 |
|
| 3,446 |
|
| 896 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
To be paid until April 2009. |
|
The
commitments for capital lease are presented in the balance sheet as follows: |
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
Weighted
average
interest rates
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linked to the USD |
|
|
| 5.8 |
% |
| 11,315 |
|
| 5,829 |
|
| 1,516 |
|
|
| | |
|
Linked to the CPI | | |
| 6.2 |
% |
| |
|
| 4,435 |
|
| 1,153 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
|
| | |
| |
|
| 11,315 |
|
| 10,264 |
|
| 2,669 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
F - 47
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTARY
FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (continued):
|
f. |
Financial
expenses, net: |
|
|
Year ended December 31
|
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
In thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial income: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
In respect of trade receivables | | |
| (2,153 |
) |
| (9,780 |
) |
| (24,985 |
) |
| (6,496 |
) |
|
Other | | |
| (5,934 |
) |
| (4,065 |
) |
| (9,978 |
) |
| (2,594 |
) |
|
Financial expenses | | |
| 213,020 |
|
| 160,627 |
|
| 132,374 |
|
| 34,418 |
|
|
Expenses relating to the | | |
|
redemption of notes, note 5b | | |
| 62,615 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Derivative instruments | | |
| (40,968 |
) |
| 31,169 |
|
| (10,266 |
) |
| (2,669 |
) |
|
Exchange rate differences | | |
| 49,839 |
|
| (11,326 |
) |
| (24,449 |
) |
| (6,357 |
) |
|
CPI Linkage differences | | |
| 69,029 |
|
| (183 |
) |
| 63,621 |
|
| 16,542 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| 345,448 |
|
| 166,442 |
|
| 126,317 |
|
| 32,844 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Following
are data relating to the net income and the weighted average number of shares that were
taken into account in computing the basic and diluted EPS: |
|
Year ended December 31
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income used for the computation of |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
basic and diluted EPS (in thousands) : | | |
Before cumulative effect | | |
| 354,560 |
|
| 681,275 |
|
| 939,786 |
|
| 244,354 |
|
Cumulative effect | | |
| |
|
| 1,012 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
Net income | | |
| 354,560 |
|
| 682,287 |
|
| 939,786 |
|
| 244,354 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
Weighted average number of shares used | | |
in computation of basic EPS | | |
| 161,711,125 |
|
| 153,633,758 |
|
| 156,414,684 |
|
| 156,414,684 |
|
Add - net additional shares from assumed | | |
exercise of employee stock options | | |
| 1,906,147 |
|
| 1,043,927 |
|
| 1,372,325 |
|
| 1,372,325 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
Weighted average number of shares used in | | |
computation of diluted EPS | | |
| 163,617,272 |
|
| 154,677,685 |
|
| 157,787,009 |
|
| 157,787,009 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
F - 48
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 12
TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES:
|
a. |
Transactions
with related parties: |
|
|
Year ended December 31
|
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2007
|
|
|
NIS
|
Convenience
translation
into dollars
|
|
|
I n t h o u s a n d s
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of handsets from related |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
parties | | |
| 180,412 |
|
| 158,114 |
|
| 46,333 |
|
| 12,047 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Financial expenses, mainly in respect | | |
|
of the Facility agreement, net | | |
| 7,145 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
| | |
|
Selling commissions, maintenance and | | |
|
other expenses | | |
| 14,221 |
|
| 26,525 |
|
| 6,616 |
|
| 1,720 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As
to the repurchase of Companys share, see note 8a. |
|
The
transactions are carried out in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that
such transactions were carried out under normal market conditions. |
F - 49
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
NOTE 12
TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES (continued):
|
b. |
Cost
sharing agreement |
|
The
Company entered, on August 15, 2002, into a Cost Sharing Agreement (the Agreement)
with Hutchison Telecommunications Limited, or HTL, and certain of its subsidiaries
(hereafter -the Hutchison group). The principal purpose of the Agreement is
to regulate the sharing of costs associated with various joint procurement and
development activities relating to the roll out and operation of a 3G Business. |
|
The
Agreement sets out the basis upon which expenses and liabilities are paid or discharged
by the Hutchison group companies in connection with the joint procurement or development
activities. Under the Agreement, the Company has the right to decide, and give notice of,
which of the joint projects it wishes to participate in. As of December 31, 2007, the
Company had given notice of its participation in 8 projects. |
|
c. |
The
Company has entered into a framework agreement with H3G procurement services
S a R.L concerning the purchase of 3G handsets. |
F - 50
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: April 7, 2008