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Cellcom Israel Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results
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Cellcom Israel Ltd. and Subsidiaries - Financial Statements as at June 30, 2011
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Total Revenues decreased 6% to NIS 1,589 million ($465 million)
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Total Revenues from services decreased 24.5% to NIS 1,131 million ($331 million) as a result of the regulatory changes and the increased competition
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Revenues from content and value added services (including SMS) increased 5.2%, reaching 25% of services revenues
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EBITDA1 decreased 17.2% to NIS 565 million ($165 million)
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EBITDA margin 35.6%, down from 40.3%
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Operating income decreased 20.4% to NIS 397 million ($116 million)
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Net income totaled NIS 244 million ($71 million), a 25.2% decrease
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Free cash flow1 decreased 46.1% to NIS 174 million ($51 million)
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Subscriber base totaled approx. 3.366 million at the end of June 2011; During the second quarter 2011 the Company recruited approximately 20,000 net post-paid subscribers
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3G subscribers reached approx. 1.22 million at the end of June 2011, representing 36.2% of total subscriber base, net addition of approx. 32,000 in the second quarter 2011
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The Company declared second quarter dividend of NIS 2.33 per share
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Total revenues
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1,589
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1,691
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(6.0%)
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465.3
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495.2
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Total Services revenues (including revenues from content and value added services)
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1,131
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1,498
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(24.5%)
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331.2
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438.7
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Revenues from content and value added services
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283
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269
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5.2%
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82.9
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78.8
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Handset and accessories revenues
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458
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193
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137.3%
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134.1
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56.5
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Operating Income
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397
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499
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(20.4%)
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116.3
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146.1
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Net Income
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244
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326
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(25.2%)
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71.4
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95.5
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Free cash flow
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174
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323
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(46.1%)
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51.0
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94.6
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EBITDA
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565
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682
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(17.2%)
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165.4
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199.7
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EBITDA, as percent of Revenues
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35.6%
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40.3%
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(11.7%)
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Subscribers end of period (in thousands)
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3,366
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3,341
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0.7%
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Monthly ARPU
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108.2
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146.6
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(26.2%)
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31.7
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42.9
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Average Monthly MOU
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342
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338
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1.2%
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US Dial-in Number: 1 888 407 2553
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UK Dial-in Number: 0 800 917 9141
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Israel Dial-in Number: 03 918 0610
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International Dial-in Number: +972 3 918 0610
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Company Contact
Yaacov Heen
Chief Financial Officer
investors@cellcom.co.il
Tel: +972 52 998 9755
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IR Contacts
Porat Saar
CCG Investor Relations Israel & US
cellcom@ccgisrael.com
Tel: +1 646 233 2161
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2011
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Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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1,527 | 447 | 585 | 533 | ||||||||||||
Current investments, including derivatives
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390 | 114 | 414 | 404 | ||||||||||||
Trade receivables
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1,571 | 460 | 1,588 | 1,478 | ||||||||||||
Other receivables
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70 | 21 | 59 | 64 | ||||||||||||
Inventory
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138 | 40 | 123 | 104 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets
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3,696 | 1,082 | 2,769 | 2,583 | ||||||||||||
Trade and other receivables
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858 | 251 | 573 | 597 | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net
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1,961 | 574 | 2,048 | 2,063 | ||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net
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672 | 197 | 788 | 753 | ||||||||||||
Total non- current assets
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3,491 | 1,022 | 3,409 | 3,413 | ||||||||||||
Total assets
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7,187 | 2,104 | 6,178 | 5,996 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities
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Debentures current maturities
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594 | 174 | 343 | 348 | ||||||||||||
Trade payables and accrued expenses
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767 | 224 | 694 | 716 | ||||||||||||
Current tax liabilities
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82 | 24 | 135 | 132 | ||||||||||||
Provisions
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101 | 30 | 97 | 84 | ||||||||||||
Other current liabilities, including derivatives
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397 | 116 | 372 | 379 | ||||||||||||
Dividend declared
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292 | 85 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total current liabilities
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2,233 | 653 | 1,641 | 1,659 | ||||||||||||
Debentures
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4,575 | 1,340 | 4,026 | 3,913 | ||||||||||||
Provisions
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18 | 5 | 18 | 17 | ||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Deferred taxes
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61 | 18 | 81 | 65 | ||||||||||||
Total non- current liabilities
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4,656 | 1,364 | 4,126 | 3,996 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities
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6,889 | 2,017 | 5,767 | 5,655 | ||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity
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Share capital
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1 | - | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Cash flow hedge reserve
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(20 | ) | (6 | ) | (9 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||||||
Retained earnings
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317 | 93 | 419 | 361 | ||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity
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298 | 87 | 411 | 341 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
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7,187 | 2,104 | 6,178 | 5,996 |
Six-month period ended
June 30,
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June 30,
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Year ended
December 31,
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Revenues
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3,176 | 930 | 3,271 | 1,589 | 465 | 1,691 | 6,662 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues
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(1,554 | ) | (455 | ) | (1,639 | ) | (804 | ) | (235 | ) | (838 | ) | (3,322 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Gross profit
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1,622 | 475 | 1,632 | 785 | 230 | 853 | 3,340 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses
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(441 | ) | (129 | ) | (361 | ) | (232 | ) | (68 | ) | (198 | ) | (756 | ) | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses
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(313 | ) | (92 | ) | (314 | ) | (156 | ) | (46 | ) | (155 | ) | (641 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other expenses, net
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- | - | (1 | ) | - | - | (1 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income
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868 | 254 | 956 | 397 | 116 | 499 | 1,938 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Financing income
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61 | 18 | 47 | 45 | 13 | 47 | 106 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Financing expenses
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(203 | ) | (60 | ) | (144 | ) | (120 | ) | (35 | ) | (108 | ) | (336 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Financing expenses, net
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(142 | ) | (42 | ) | (97 | ) | (75 | ) | (22 | ) | (61 | ) | (230 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income before income tax
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726 | 212 | 859 | 322 | 94 | 438 | 1,708 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax
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(176 | ) | (51 | ) | (219 | ) | (78 | ) | (23 | ) | (112 | ) | (417 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income
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550 | 161 | 640 | 244 | 71 | 326 | 1,291 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share
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Basic earnings per share in NIS
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5.53 | 1.62 | 6.47 | 2.45 | 0.72 | 3.30 | 13.04 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share in NIS
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5.53 | 1.62 | 6.43 | 2.45 | 0.72 | 3.28 | 12.98 |
Six-month period ended
June 30,
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Three-month period ended
June 30,
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Year ended
December 31,
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Cash flows from operating activities
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Net income for the period
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550 | 161 | 640 | 244 | 71 | 326 | 1,291 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments for:
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Depreciation and Amortization
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336 | 98 | 363 | 168 | 49 | 182 | 724 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share based payments
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1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of assets
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- | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense
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176 | 51 | 219 | 78 | 23 | 112 | 417 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Financing expenses, net
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142 | 42 | 97 | 75 | 22 | 61 | 230 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Changes in inventories
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(38 | ) | (11 | ) | (5 | ) | (19 | ) | (5 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in trade receivables (including long-term amounts)
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(326 | ) | (95 | ) | 63 | (209 | ) | (61 | ) | (13 | ) | 172 | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in other receivables (including long-term amounts)
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(6 | ) | (2 | ) | (13 | ) | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | 12 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Changes in trade payables and accrued expenses
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117 | 34 | (36 | ) | (5 | ) | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | (42 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in other liabilities (including long-term amounts)
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12 | 4 | (13 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (19 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Payments for derivative hedging contracts, net
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(9 | ) | (3 | ) | (12 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (7 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income tax paid
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(206 | ) | (60 | ) | (171 | ) | (86 | ) | (25 | ) | (71 | ) | (380 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net cash from operating activities
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749 | 219 | 1,133 | 233 | 68 | 582 | 2,380 |
Six-month period ended
June 30,
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Three-month period ended
June 30,
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Year ended
December 31,
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Cash flows from investing activities
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Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
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(135 | ) | (40 | ) | (212 | ) | (53 | ) | (15 | ) | (107 | ) | (441 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of intangible assets
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(52 | ) | (15 | ) | (100 | ) | (18 | ) | (5 | ) | (42 | ) | (180 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of operation
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- | - | (108 | ) | - | - | (108 | ) | (108 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in current investments, net
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8 | 2 | (138 | ) | 6 | 2 | - | (154 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Payments for other derivative contracts, net
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(9 | ) | (3 | ) | (8 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest received
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20 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities
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(166 | ) | (49 | ) | (561 | ) | (53 | ) | (15 | ) | (259 | ) | (889 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities
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Proceeds from derivative contracts, net
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10 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 34 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Payments for short term borrowings
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- | - | (8 | ) | - | - | (5 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Repayment of debentures
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(175 | ) | (51 | ) | (171 | ) | - | - | - | (343 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of debentures, net of issuance costs
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1,033 | 303 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend paid
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(334 | ) | (98 | ) | (611 | ) | (303 | ) | (89 | ) | (355 | ) | (1,319 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest paid
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(123 | ) | (36 | ) | (117 | ) | - | - | - | (225 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities
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411 | 121 | (890 | ) | (297 | ) | (87 | ) | (356 | ) | (1,861 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in cash and cash equivalents
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994 | 291 | (318 | ) | (117 | ) | (34 | ) | (33 | ) | (370 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
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533 | 156 | 903 | 1,644 | 481 | 618 | 903 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
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1,527 | 447 | 585 | 1,527 | 447 | 585 | 533 |
Three-month period ended
June 30,
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Year ended
December 31,
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(Audited)
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Net income
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244 | 71 | 326 | 1,291 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes
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78 | 23 | 112 | 417 | ||||||||||||
Financing income
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(45 | ) | (13 | ) | (47 | ) | (106 | ) | ||||||||
Financing expenses
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120 | 35 | 108 | 336 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses (income)
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- | - | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
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168 | 49 | 182 | 724 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA
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565 | 165 | 682 | 2,667 |
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The following table shows the calculation of free cash flow:
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June 30,
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December 31,
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Cash flows from operating activities
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233 | 68 | 582 | 2,380 | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities
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(53 | ) | (15 | ) | (259 | ) | (889 | ) | ||||||||
Short-term Investment in tradable debentures
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(6 | ) | (2 | ) | - | 154 | ||||||||||
Free cash flow
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174 | 51 | 323 | 1,645 |
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
and Subsidiaries
Financial Statements
As at June 30, 2011
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Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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1,527 | 447 | 585 | 533 | ||||||||||||
Current investments, including derivatives
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390 | 114 | 414 | 404 | ||||||||||||
Trade receivables
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1,571 | 460 | 1,588 | 1,478 | ||||||||||||
Other receivables
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70 | 21 | 59 | 64 | ||||||||||||
Inventory
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138 | 40 | 123 | 104 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets
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3,696 | 1,082 | 2,769 | 2,583 | ||||||||||||
Trade and other receivables
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858 | 251 | 573 | 597 | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net
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1,961 | 574 | 2,048 | 2,063 | ||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net
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672 | 197 | 788 | 753 | ||||||||||||
Total non-current assets
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3,491 | 1,022 | 3,409 | 3,413 | ||||||||||||
Total assets
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7,187 | 2,104 | 6,178 | 5,996 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities
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Debentures current maturities
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594 | 174 | 343 | 348 | ||||||||||||
Trade payables and accrued expenses
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767 | 224 | 694 | 716 | ||||||||||||
Current tax liabilities
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82 | 24 | 135 | 132 | ||||||||||||
Provisions
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101 | 30 | 97 | 84 | ||||||||||||
Other current liabilities, including derivatives
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397 | 116 | 372 | 379 | ||||||||||||
Dividend Declared
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292 | 85 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total current liabilities
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2,233 | 653 | 1,641 | 1,659 | ||||||||||||
Debentures
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4,575 | 1,340 | 4,026 | 3,913 | ||||||||||||
Provisions
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18 | 5 | 18 | 17 | ||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Deferred taxes
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61 | 18 | 81 | 65 | ||||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities
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4,656 | 1,364 | 4,126 | 3,996 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities
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6,889 | 2,017 | 5,767 | 5,655 | ||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity
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Share capital
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1 | - | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Cash flow hedge reserve
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(20 | ) | (6 | ) | (9 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||||||
Retained earnings
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317 | 93 | 419 | 361 | ||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity
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298 | 87 | 411 | 341 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
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7,187 | 2,104 | 6,178 | 5,996 | ||||||||||||
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Revenues
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3,176 | 930 | 3,271 | 1,589 | 465 | 1,691 | 6,662 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues
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(1,554 | ) | (455 | ) | (1,639 | ) | (804 | ) | (235 | ) | (838 | ) | (3,322 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Gross profit
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1,622 | 475 | 1,632 | 785 | 230 | 853 | 3,340 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses
|
(441 | ) | (129 | ) | (361 | ) | (232 | ) | (68 | ) | (198 | ) | (756 | ) | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses
|
(313 | ) | (92 | ) | (314 | ) | (156 | ) | (46 | ) | (155 | ) | (641 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other expenses, net
|
- | - | (1 | ) | - | - | (1 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income
|
868 | 254 | 956 | 397 | 116 | 499 | 1,938 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Financing income
|
61 | 18 | 47 | 45 | 13 | 47 | 106 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Financing expenses
|
(203 | ) | (60 | ) | (144 | ) | (120 | ) | (35 | ) | (108 | ) | (336 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Financing expenses, net
|
(142 | ) | (42 | ) | (97 | ) | (75 | ) | (22 | ) | (61 | ) | (230 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income before income tax
|
726 | 212 | 859 | 322 | 94 | 438 | 1,708 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax
|
(176 | ) | (51 | ) | (219 | ) | (78 | ) | (23 | ) | (112 | ) | (417 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income
|
550 | 161 | 640 | 244 | 71 | 326 | 1,291 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share in NIS
|
5.53 | 1.62 | 6.47 | 2.45 | 0.72 | 3.30 | 13.04 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share in NIS
|
5.53 | 1.62 | 6.43 | 2.45 | 0.72 | 3.28 | 12.98 |
Six-month period ended | Three-month period ended | Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, |
June 30,
|
December 31,
|
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|
translation
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into US dollar
|
into US dollar
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Note 2D)
|
(Note 2D)
|
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2011
|
2011
|
2010
|
2011
|
2011
|
2010
|
2010
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
NIS millions
|
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
NIS millions
|
NIS millions
|
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(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Audited)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to profit and loss
|
11 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 9 | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
|
(7 | ) | (2 | ) | 5 | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | 8 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax on other comprehensive income
|
(3 | ) | (1 | ) | (3 | ) | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax
|
1 | - | 14 | 1 | - | 15 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income for the period
|
550 | 161 | 640 | 244 | 71 | 326 | 1,291 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period
|
551 | 161 | 654 | 245 | 71 | 341 | 1,293 |
Share capital amount
|
Cash flow hedge reserve
|
Retained
earnings
|
Total
|
Convenience translation into US dollar
(Note 2D)
|
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NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
|||||||||||||||||||
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011
|
||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited)
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of January 1, 2011
|
||||||||||||||||||||
(Audited)
|
1 | (21 | ) | 361 | 341 | 100 | ||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
|
- | 1 | - | 1 | - | |||||||||||||||
Net income for the period
|
- | - | 550 | 550 | 161 | |||||||||||||||
Share based payments
|
- | - | 1 | 1 | - | |||||||||||||||
Cash dividend paid
|
- | - | (303 | ) | (303 | ) | (89 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash dividend declared
|
- | - | (292 | ) | (292 | ) | (85 | ) | ||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
|
1 | (20 | ) | 317 | 298 | 87 |
Share capital amount
|
Cash flow hedge reserve
|
Retained earnings
|
Total
|
||||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
|||||||||||||||||
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2010
|
|||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||||||||||||
Balance as of January 1, 2010
|
|||||||||||||||||
(Audited)
|
1 | (23 | ) | 396 | 374 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
|
- | 14 | - | 14 | |||||||||||||
Net income for the period
|
- | - | 640 | 640 | |||||||||||||
Cash dividend paid
|
- | - | (617 | ) | (617 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
|
1 | (9 | ) | 419 | 411 |
Share capital amount
|
Cash flow hedge reserve
|
Retained earnings
|
Total
|
Convenience translation into US dollar
(Note 2D)
|
||||||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
|||||||||||||||||||
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2011
|
||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited)
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of April 1, 2011
(Unaudited)
|
1 | (21 | ) | 364 | 344 | 101 | ||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the period net of tax
|
- | 1 | - | 1 | - | |||||||||||||||
Net income for the period
|
- | - | 244 | 244 | 71 | |||||||||||||||
Share based payments
|
- | - | 1 | 1 | - | |||||||||||||||
Cash dividend declared
|
- | - | (292 | ) | (292 | ) | (85 | ) | ||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
|
1 | (20 | ) | 317 | 298 | 87 |
Share capital amount
|
Cash flow hedge reserve
|
Retained earnings
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
||||||||||||||||
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2010
|
||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited)
|
||||||||||||||||
Balance as of April 1, 2010
|
||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited)
|
1 | (24 | ) | 453 | 430 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the period net of tax
|
- | 15 | - | 15 | ||||||||||||
Net income for the period
|
- | - | 326 | 326 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividend paid
|
- | - | (360 | ) | (360 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
|
1 | (9 | ) | 419 | 411 |
Share capital amount
|
Cash flow hedge reserve
|
Retained
earnings
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
||||||||||||||||
For the year ended December 31, 2010
|
||||||||||||||||
(Audited)
|
||||||||||||||||
Balance as of January 1, 2010
|
||||||||||||||||
(Audited)
|
1 | (23 | ) | 396 | 374 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
|
- | 2 | - | 2 | ||||||||||||
Net income for the year
|
- | - | 1,291 | 1,291 | ||||||||||||
Share based payments
|
- | - | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividend paid
|
- | - | (1,327 | ) | (1,327 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2010 (Audited)
|
1 | (21 | ) | 361 | 341 |
Six- month period ended
|
Three- month period ended
|
Year ended
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30,
|
June 30,
|
December 31,
|
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|
Convenience
|
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translation
|
translation
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
into US dollar
|
into US dollar
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Note 2D)
|
(Note 2D)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011
|
2011
|
2010
|
2011
|
2011
|
2010
|
2010
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
NIS millions
|
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
NIS millions
|
NIS millions
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Audited)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income for the period
|
550 | 161 | 640 | 244 | 71 | 326 | 1,291 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments for:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization
|
336 | 98 | 363 | 168 | 49 | 182 | 724 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share based payments
|
1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of assets
|
- | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense
|
176 | 51 | 219 | 78 | 23 | 112 | 417 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Financial expenses, net
|
142 | 42 | 97 | 75 | 22 | 61 | 230 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in inventories
|
(38 | ) | (11 | ) | (5 | ) | (19 | ) | (5 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in trade receivables (including long- term amounts)
|
(326 | ) | (95 | ) | 63 | (209 | ) | (61 | ) | (13 | ) | 172 | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in other receivables (including long- term amounts)
|
(6 | ) | (2 | ) | (13 | ) | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | 12 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Changes in trade payables and accrued expenses
|
117 | 34 | (36 | ) | (5 | ) | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | (42 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in other liabilities (including long-term amounts)
|
12 | 4 | (13 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (19 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Payments for derivative hedging contracts, net
|
(9 | ) | (3 | ) | (12 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (7 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income tax paid
|
(206 | ) | (60 | ) | (171 | ) | (86 | ) | (25 | ) | (71 | ) | (380 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net cash from operating activities
|
749 | 219 | 1,133 | 233 | 68 | 582 | 2,380 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
|
(135 | ) | (40 | ) | (212 | ) | (53 | ) | (15 | ) | (107 | ) | (441 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of intangible assets
|
(52 | ) | (15 | ) | (100 | ) | (18 | ) | (5 | ) | (42 | ) | (180 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of operation
|
- | - | (108 | ) | - | - | (108 | ) | (108 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Change in current investments, net
|
8 | 2 | (138 | ) | 6 | 2 | - | (154 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Payments for other derivative contracts, net
|
(9 | ) | (3 | ) | (8 | ) | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest received
|
20 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(166 | ) | (49 | ) | (561 | ) | (53 | ) | (15 | ) | (259 | ) | (889 | ) |
Six-month period ended
|
Three-month period ended
|
Year ended
|
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June 30,
|
June 30,
|
December 31,
|
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|
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|
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translation
|
translation
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
into US dollar
|
into US dollar
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Note 2D)
|
(Note 2D)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011
|
2011
|
2010
|
2011
|
2011
|
2010
|
2010
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
NIS millions
|
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
NIS millions
|
NIS millions
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Unaudited)
|
(Audited)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from derivative contracts, net
|
10 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 34 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Payments for short term borrowings
|
- | - | (8 | ) | - | - | (5 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Repayment of debentures
|
(175 | ) | (51 | ) | (171 | ) | - | - | - | (343 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of debentures, net of issuance costs
|
1,033 | 303 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend paid
|
(334 | ) | (98 | ) | (611 | ) | (303 | ) | (89 | ) | (355 | ) | (1,319 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest paid
|
(123 | ) | (36 | ) | (117 | ) | - | - | - | (225 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities
|
411 | 121 | (890 | ) | (297 | ) | (87 | ) | (356 | ) | (1,861 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in cash and cash equivalents
|
994 | 291 | (318 | ) | (117 | ) | (34 | ) | (33 | ) | (370 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
|
533 | 156 | 903 | 1,644 | 481 | 618 | 903 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
|
1,527 | 447 | 585 | 1,527 | 447 | 585 | 533 |
A.
|
Statement of compliance
|
B.
|
Functional and presentation currency
|
C.
|
Basis of measurement
|
D.
|
Convenience translation into U.S. dollars (“dollars” or “$”)
|
E.
|
Use of estimates and judgments
|
F.
|
Exchange rates and Consumer Price Indexes are as follows:
|
Exchange rates
of US$
|
Consumer Price
Index (points)
|
|||||||
As of June 30, 2011
|
3.415 | 216.3 | ||||||
As of June 30, 2010
|
3.875 | 207.6 | ||||||
As of December 31, 2010
|
3.549 | 211.7 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) during the period:
|
||||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2011
|
(3.8% | ) | 2.2% | |||||
Six months ended June 30, 2010
|
2.6% | 0.7% | ||||||
Three months ended June 30, 2011
|
(1.9% | ) | 1.5% | |||||
Three months ended June 30, 2010
|
4.4% | 1.6% | ||||||
Year ended December 31, 2010
|
(5.9% | ) | 2.7% |
A.
|
First adoption of new standards and interpretations:
|
1.
|
IAS 24 (2009) Related Party Disclosures (hereinafter – “the Standard”). The new standard includes changes in the definition of a related party and changes with respect to disclosures required by entities related to government. The Standard is to be applied retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The amendment has no material impact on the Company's financial statements.
|
A.
|
First adoption of new standards and interpretations (cont'd)
|
2.
|
Amendment to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting – Significant events and transactions (hereinafter – “the Amendment”) – The Amendment expanded the list of events and transactions that require disclosure in interim financial statements, such as the recognition of a loss from the impairment in value of financial assets and changes in the classification of assets as a result of changes in their purpose or use. In addition, the materiality threshold was removed from the minimum disclosure requirements included in the Standard before its amendment. The Amendment was applied for interim periods beginning after January 1, 2011.
|
3.
|
Amendment to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures – Clarification of disclosures (hereinafter – “the Amendment”) – The Amendment requires adding an explicit declaration that the interaction between the qualitative and quantitative disclosures enables the users of the financial statements to better assess the company’s exposure to risks arising from financial instruments. Furthermore, the clause stating that quantitative disclosures are not required when the risk is immaterial was removed, and certain disclosure requirements regarding credit risk were amended while others were removed. The Amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011.
|
B.
|
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
|
1.
|
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (hereinafter – “IFRS 10”). IFRS 10 replaces the requirements of IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and the requirements of SIC-12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities with respect to the consolidation of financial statements, so that the requirements of IAS 27 will continue to be valid only for separate financial statements. IFRS 10 is applicable retrospectively (with a certain relief) for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is permitted providing that also the two additional standards that were issued– IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Involvement with Other Entities are early adopted.
|
2.
|
IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements (hereinafter – “IFRS 11”). IFRS 11 replaces the requirements of IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures (hereinafter – IAS 31) and amends part of the requirements in IAS 28 Investments in Associates. IFRS 11 defines a joint arrangement as an arrangement over which two or more parties have joint control (as defined in IFRS 10). Joint arrangements are divided into two types: a joint operation and a joint venture. IFRS 11 is applicable retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, but there are specific requirements for retrospective implementation in certain cases. Early adoption is permitted providing that disclosure is provided and that also the two additional standards published – IFRS 10 consolidated financial statements and IFRS 12 disclosure of involvement with other entities are early adopted.
|
B.
|
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted (cont'd)
|
3.
|
IFRS 12 Disclosure of Involvement with Other Entities (hereinafter – “IFRS 12”). IFRS 12 contains extensive disclosure requirements for entities that have interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements (i.e. joint operations or joint ventures), associates and unconsolidated structured entities. IFRS 12 is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is permitted providing that the two additional standards published – IFRS 10 consolidated financial statements and IFRS 11 joint arrangements. Nevertheless, it is permitted to voluntarily provide the additional disclosures required by IFRS 12 prior to its adoption without early adopting the other standards.
|
4.
|
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement (hereinafter – “IFRS 13”). IFRS 13 replaces the fair value measurement guidance contained in individual IFRS with a single source of fair value measurement guidance. It defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and sets out disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. IFRS 13 does not introduce new requirements to measure assets or liabilities at fair value. IFRS 13 is applicable prospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Earlier application is permitted with disclosure of that fact. The disclosure requirements of IFRS 13 need not be applied in comparative information for periods before initial application.
|
5.
|
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements: Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income (hereinafter – “the amendment”). The amendment changes the presentation of items of other comprehensive income (hereinafter – “OCI”) in the financial statements, so that items of OCI that may be reclassified to profit or loss in the future, would be presented separately from those that would never be reclassified to profit or loss. Additionally, the amendment changes the title of the Statement of Comprehensive Income to Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. However, entities are still allowed to use other titles. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012. The amendment will be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted providing that disclosure is provided.
|
6.
|
Amendment to IAS 19, Employee benefits (hereinafter – “the amendment”). The amendment introduces a number of changes to the accounting treatment of employee benefits. The amendment requires immediate recognition of past service costs regardless of whether the benefits have vested or not. The amendment changes the definitions of short-term employee benefits and of other long term employee benefits, so that the distinction between the two will depend on when the entity expects the benefits to be wholly settled, rather than when settlement is due. Furthermore, the amendment enhances the disclosure requirements for defined benefit plans, and clarifies the definition of termination benefits so that they will be recognized at the earlier of when the entity recognizes costs for a restructuring that includes the payment of termination benefits, and when the entity can no longer withdraw the offer of the termination benefits. The amendment is applicable retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is permitted providing that disclosure is provided.
|
Six-month period ended
|
Three-month period ended
|
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June 30, 2011
|
June 30, 2011
|
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|
Convenience translation
|
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into US dollars
|
into US dollars
|
|||||||||||||||
(Note 2D)
|
(Note 2D)
|
|||||||||||||||
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
NIS millions
|
US$ millions
|
|||||||||||||
3.05 NIS per share
|
303 | 89 | - | - | ||||||||||||
2.93 NIS per share
|
292 | 85 | 292 | 85 | ||||||||||||
595 | 174 | 292 | 85 |
Share price at grant date
|
$31.58
|
Exercise price
|
$31.74
|
Expected volatility (weighted average life)
|
24.35%
|
Option life (expected weighted average life)
|
2.3 years
|
Risk free interest rate (weighted average)
|
0.7%
|
1.
|
In September 2000, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Tel-Aviv–Jaffa by one of the Company’s subscribers in connection with VAT charges in respect of insurance premiums and the provision of insurance services that were allegedly provided not in accordance with the law. In April 2011, the purported class action was dismissed with prejudice. Had the lawsuit been certified as a class action, the amount claimed was estimated by the plaintiff to be NIS 402 million.
|
2.
|
In August 2003, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Tel-Aviv–Jaffa (and later transferred to the District Court of the Central Region) by one of the Company’s subscribers in connection with the Company's method of rounding the rates of calls, the Company's method of linking rates of calls to the consumer price index and an alleged unlawful approval of a certain rate that was approved by the Ministry of Communications in 1996. Following the amendment to the Consumer Protection Law in December 2005, the plaintiff filed an amended statement of its claim in March 2006, to which the Company has replied. If the lawsuit is certified as a class action, the amount claimed (for the original claim) is estimated by the plaintiff to be NIS 150 million. In August 2009 and September 2010, during preliminary proceedings, the court rejected most of the alleged causes of action. As a result, the request to certify the lawsuit as a class action will continue to be heard in respect of one cause of action only: that the Company did not provide its customers full information in regards to the maximum airtime tariff set in the calling plan and the Company's license, prior to entering into a calling plan. In November 2010, the plaintiff appealed the decision to the Supreme Court and in July 2011 filed a revised appeal, only in relation to the Court's decision to accept the Company's defense of limitations in relation to most of the alleged causes.
|
3.
|
In November 2006, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company; a third party that had provided services to customers of the Company (“the Supplier”) and other parties allegedly related to the Supplier, in the District Court of Tel-Aviv–Jaffa by a subscriber of the Company. The lawsuit is in connection with sums allegedly charged by the Company in respect of content services of the Supplier without the subscriber’s consent. The request to certify the lawsuit as a class action was approved in March 2009. The total amount claimed from the Company, the Supplier and other parties was estimated by the plaintiffs as approximately NIS 18 million, in addition to another NIS 10 million for mental anguish. In April 2011, the Court approved a settlement by which two content companies will be joined as defendants and will return the amount charged (adjusted to changes in the Israeli Consumer Price Index for July 2006) in respect of the content services provided by the Supplier, to the Company's subscribers. The Company will guarantee the return of the charges by the content companies. The return sum (before index differences) is estimated to be approximately NIS 2.35 million. An additional amount equal to 18% of the return sum shall be paid as compensation to the plaintiff and his lawyer by the content companies.
|
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In July 2008, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, by a plaintiff alleging to be a subscriber of the Company in connection with allegations that the Company misleads and overcharges certain subscribers, in relation to airtime packages. If the lawsuit is certified as a class action, the amount claimed is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 72 million. In April 2011, the Court approved a settlement by which the Company shall return to an agreed group the sum paid by them for exceeding the package. The total return sum for all the members of the plaintiffs group is estimated to be approximately NIS 1.35 million. An additional amount equal to approximately NIS 440 thousand shall be paid as compensation to the plaintiff and his lawyer. An examiner was appointed by the Court to examine the data and execute the return.
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In July 2010, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, by two plaintiffs alleging to be subscribers of the Company, in connection with the allegation that the Company's subscribers' agreements violate certain format requirements under the Israeli Standard Contracts Law. In July 2011 the Court approved the plaintiffs request to withdraw the lawsuit. Had the lawsuit been certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the Company was estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 100 million.
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In September 2010, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company and two other cellular operators in the District Court of Jerusalem, by a three plaintiffs alleging to be subscribers of the defendants, in connection with the allegation that the defendants violated the prohibition on any linkage between the purchase of a handset and the provision of service-related benefits, set in their license. In July 2011, the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice. Had the lawsuit been certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the all three defendants was estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 90 million, of which approximately NIS 30 million was attributed to the Company. In September 2010, a similar purported class action was filed against the Company for a claimed amount of approximately NIS 15 million.
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In November 2010, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, by a plaintiff alleging to be a subscriber of the Company, in connection with the allegation that the Company breached agreements with its subscribers in relation to rebates for handsets. In June 2011, the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice at the plaintiff's request. Had the lawsuit been certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the Company was estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 79 million.
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In December 2010, nine purported class action lawsuits were filed against the Company in various District Courts (and later transferred to the District Court of Central Region), by plaintiffs alleging to be the Company's subscribers, claiming compensation for damages (in some of the lawsuits mental anguish as well), in connection with allegations (in all or some of the lawsuits) that the Company misled its subscribers and unlawfully and in violation of its license and agreements with its subscribers, failed to provide service to its subscribers during the network malfunction that occurred on December 1, 2010. In addition, in January 2011, the Ministry of Communications appointed an examination committee to investigate the causes and the Company's handling of the malfunction. Three purported class actions, for the claimed amount of approximately NIS 22 million, NIS 57 million and NIS 200 million were dismissed without prejudice at the respective plaintiff's request. In May 2011, the Court approved a procedural agreement among the plaintiffs in the other six purported class actions. The procedural agreement provides that all but one of the six purported class actions will be withdrawn at their respective plaintiffs' request, and further provides that the purported class action for the claimed amount of approximately NIS 61 million will remain pending and, to the extent requested by the other plaintiffs until June 2011, be amended to include causes of actions and remedies alleged in any of the other five
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In March 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, by a plaintiff alleging to be the Company's subscriber, in connection with allegations that the Company discriminates subscribers based on their belonging to a religious group in violation of Prohibition on Discrimination in Products Law. If the lawsuit is certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the Company is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 60 million.
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In April 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Central region, by a plaintiff alleging to be the Company's subscriber, in connection with allegations that the Company misleads its subscribers in relation to the receipt of certain end user equipment without charge while charging them for an ancillary service. If the lawsuit is certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the Company is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 48 million. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In April 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Central region, by a plaintiff alleging to be the Company's subscriber, in connection with allegations that the Company unlawfully charges its subscribers with a commission for bills paid in cash in the Israeli Postal Service branches. If the lawsuit is certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the Company is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 151 million. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In April 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Central region, by a plaintiff alleging to have used the Company's pre paid services, in connection with allegations that the Company unlawfully failed to inform such subscribers that it does not allow them to make calls when their pre-paid balance falls below NIS 3. If the lawsuit is certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the Company (mostly for non-monetary damages) is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 161 million. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In May 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company and another cellular operator in the District Court of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, by a plaintiff alleging to be a former subscriber of the Company and a subscriber of the other cellular operator, in connection with allegations that the defendants allegedly did not allow subscribers that stopped their subscription with the Company to pay for end user equipment in installments, in violation of the law. If the lawsuit is certified as a class action, the total amount claimed from the defendants (half of which for non-monetary damages) is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 200 million, without specifying the amount attributed to the Company individually. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In May 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company and two other cellular in the District Court of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa, by plaintiffs alleging to be subscribers of the defendants, in connection with the allegation that the defendants' telephonic customer services are not provided within a reasonable time, unlawfully and in violation of their agreements with the subscribers. The total amount claimed from the Company, if the lawsuit is certified as a class action, is estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 295 million, out of which approximately NIS 107 million is attributed to the Company. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In May 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, by a plaintiff alleging to be a former subscriber of the Company, in connection with allegations that the defendant unlawfully and in violation of its license provides certain rebates and benefits while discriminating between customers. The total amount claimed from the Company if the lawsuit is certified as a class action, is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 150 million. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In May 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Central region, by a plaintiff alleging to be a subscriber of the Company, in connection with the allegation that the Company misled its subscribers in regards to utilization of their surfing package and by doing so caused damages to such subscribers. The total amount claimed from the Company, if the lawsuit is certified as a class action, is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 23 million. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In June 2011, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company and three other cellular operators in the District Court of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa, by an Israeli citizen, in connection with the allegation that the defendants mislead customers who buy accessories for carrying cellular handsets or do not disclose to them relevant data concerning radiation hazards associated with the usage of accessories for carrying cellular handsets, allegedly contrary to the cellular handsets manufacturers' instructions and warnings and the Israeli Ministry of Health' recommendations. Thereafter, the plaintiff also requested interim remedies to prevent further sale of such accessories by the Company and two other defendants (the forth allegedly doesn't sell such accessories) or to require them to take necessary precautionary measures, including by complying with alleged disclosure duties and by ceasing alleged misleading. In July 2011, at the request of the Company, the purported class action was transferred to be heard by the Judge hearing the purported class action filed against the Company and three other cellular operators in May 2011, by the same plaintiff and three other plaintiffs, raising similar questions. The total amount claimed from the Company, if the lawsuit is certified as a class action, is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 1 billion (out of a total sum of approximately NIS 2.7 billion against all defendants), substantially all for non monetary damages. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In July 2011, subsequent to the reporting date, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in the District Court of Central Region, by plaintiff claiming to be a subscriber of the Company, in connection with the allegation that the Company unlawfully and in violation of its license and agreement with its customers raised certain tariffs without providing notice reasonable time in advance. The total amount claimed from the Company, if the lawsuit is certified as a class action, is estimated by the plaintiffs to be millions of NIS without specifying how many millions. At this preliminary stage, the Company is unable to assess the lawsuit's chances of success.
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In January 2007, a lawsuit was filed against the Company in an arbitration proceeding for the amount of approximately NIS 35 million by a company that purchased cellular services from the Company in order to sell the services to its customers, alleging, among other things, that the Company has breached its agreements with the plaintiff and making claims concerning the Company's conduct. In July 2011, subsequent to the reporting date, the claim was dismissed with prejudice, at the agreement of the parties.
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CELLCOM ISRAEL LTD.
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Date:
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August 8, 2011
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/s/ Liat Menahemi Stadler
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Liat Menahemi Stadler
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General Counsel
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