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Internet Gold-Golden Lines Ltd.

Foreign Filer Report May 30, 2019

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

F O R M 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2019

INTERNET GOLD-GOLDEN LINES LTD. (Name of Registrant)

2 Dov Friedman Street, Ramat Gan 5250301, Israel (Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-FForm 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

YesNo

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ___________

The following exhibits are attached:

EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION

99.1 Internet Gold-Golden Lines Ltd. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2019.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

INTERNET GOLD-GOLDEN LINES LTD. (Registrant)

By /s/ Doron Turgeman

Doron Turgeman Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 30, 2019

EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION

99.1 Internet Gold-Golden Lines Ltd. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2019.

Internet Gold Reports Financial Results For the First Quarter of 2019

Ramat Gan, Israel - May 30, 2019 - Internet Gold - Golden Lines Ltd. (the "Company") (NASDAQ Global Select Market and TASE: IGLD), a holding company whose principal asset is a 51.95% stake in B Communications Ltd.("B Communications") (NASDAQ and TASE: BCOM), the owner of 26.34% of outstanding shares of Bezeq The Israel Telecommunication Corporation Limited, the leading communications group in Israel (TASE: BEZQ), today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2019.

In January 2019, the Company reported that because of its inability to generate funds by selling its ownership interest in its B Communications subsidiary, it intends to withhold payments to its debenture holders until further notice. As a result, the Company's long-term debt was classified as "short-term".

In April and May 2019, Searchlight Capital Partners' ("Searchlight") submitted proposals to the Company and B Communications that now includes the purchase of all the Company's holdings in B Communications in consideration for NIS 225 million and a direct investment of NIS 260 million in B Communications (the "Proposal"). In accordance with the Proposal, upon the Closing, the Company will contribute to B Communications NIS 345 million (which amount will include the consideration payable by Searchlight to the Company) in consideration for shares and debentures of B Communications and such other consideration as will be agreed. On May 19, 2019 the bondholders of both the Company and B Communication approved in principle the Proposal. The Company extended the exclusivity period with Searchlight to continue negotiations with respect of the Proposal.

The final and binding decision regarding the approval of any final agreement with respect to the Proposal will be made only after the appropriate legal proceedings and necessary legal approvals are obtained, as required. The final and binding approval and votes by the bondholders of the Company and B Communications will be subject to such proceedings.

Internet Gold's Unconsolidated Financial Liabilities and Liquidity

As of March 31, 2019, Internet Gold's unconsolidated liquidity balances comprised of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled NIS 135 million (\$37 million), its unconsolidated financial liabilities totaled NIS 745 million (\$205 million) and its unconsolidated net debt totaled NIS 610 million (\$168 million).

(In millions) March 31,
2018
NIS
March 31,
2019
NIS
March 31,
2019
US\$
December 31,
2018
NIS
Series C debentures 21 22 6 22
Series D debentures * 784 723 199 717
Total financial liabilities 805 745 205 739
Cash and cash equivalents 11 86 24 69
Short-term investments 135 49 13 67
Total liquidity 146 135 37 136
Net debt 659 610 168 603

* The outstanding balance of Series D debentures as of March 31, 2019 includes NIS 12 million (\$3 million) arising from implementation of IFRS 9. It should be noted that the increase in the outstanding Series D debentures balance will not increase the Company's future debt repayments and will decrease the Company's finance expenses over the term of the debentures.

Internet Gold's First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results

Internet Gold's consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2019 totaled NIS 2.26 billion (\$622 million), a 4.4% decrease from the NIS 2.36 billion reported in the first quarter of 2018. For both the current and the prior year periods, Internet Gold's consolidated revenues consisted entirely of Bezeq's revenues.

Internet Gold's consolidated operating profit for the first quarter of 2019 totaled NIS 440 million (\$122 million) compared to an operating profit of NIS 414 million in the first quarter of 2018.

Internet Gold's consolidated net profit for the first quarter of 2019 totaled NIS 221 million (\$61 million) compared to net profit of NIS 184 million in the first quarter of 2018.

Internet Gold's profit attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of 2019 was NIS 16 million (\$4 million) compared to NIS 7 million in the first quarter of 2018.

Internet Gold's First Quarter Unconsolidated Financial Results

(In millions) Three months ended March 31,
2018 2019 2019 2018
NIS NIS US\$ NIS
Financing expenses, net (10) (5) (2) (40)
Operating expenses (1) (3) (1) (10)
Interest in B Communication's net
profit (loss) 18 24 7 (667)
Net profit (loss) 7 16 4 (717)

On January 20, 2019, B Communications completed a private placement of 7,385,600 of its ordinary shares to certain institutional, "qualified" and private investors in Israel. As a result of the issuance the Company's ownership interest in B Communications decreased from 64.78% to 51.95%. Accordingly, Internet Gold's interest in B Communications' net profit for the first quarter of 2019 totaled NIS 24 million (\$7 million) compared to a net profit of NIS 18 million in the first quarter of 2018.

As of March 31, 2019, Internet Gold's equity deficit totaled NIS 405 million (\$111 million), while the market value of its stake in B Communications was NIS 143 million (\$39 million). The market value was lower than Internet Gold's net financial debt by NIS 467 million (\$128 million).

Notes:

Convenience translation to U.S. Dollars

Unless noted specifically otherwise, the dollar denominated figures were converted to US\$ using a convenience translation based on the New Israeli Shekel (NIS)/US\$ exchange rate of NIS 3.63 = US\$ 1 as published by the Bank of Israel for March 31, 2019.

About Internet Gold

Internet Gold is a telecommunications-oriented holding company whose principal asset is a 51.95% stake in B Communications Ltd, the owner of 26.34% of outstanding shares of Bezeq The Israel Telecommunication Corporation Limited, the leading communications group in Israel. For more information, please visit the following Internet sites:

www.igld.com www.bcommunications.co.il www.ir.bezeq.co.il

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the industry, changes in the regulatory and legal compliance environments, the failure to manage growth and other risks detailed from time to time in B Communications' filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

At this stage, there is no certainty regarding the outcome of the discussions and contacts with Searchlight, the Company's debenture holders and B Communications.

For further information, please contact:

Yuval Snir– IR Manager [email protected] / Tel: +972-3-924-0000

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as at

(In millions)

March 31,
2018
NIS
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2019
NIS
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2019
US\$
(Unaudited)
December 31,
2018
NIS
(Audited)
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 1,986 1,752 483 1,173
Investments 1,882 1,703 469 1,847
Trade receivables 1,827 1,760 485 1,773
Other receivables 306 283 78 272
Related party 25 - - -
Inventory 130 102 28 97
Total current assets 6,156 5,600 1,543 5,162
Non-Current Assets
Trade and other receivables 467 511 141 470
Property, plant and equipment 6,922 6,283 1,731 6,313
Intangible assets 5,764 4,203 1,158 4,227
Deferred expenses and investments 606 505 139 509
Broadcasting rights 451 69 19 60
Right of use assets 1,417 1,444 398 1,504
Deferred tax assets * 1,027 1,193 328 1,205
Investment Property - 64 18 64
Total non-current assets 16,654 14,272 3,932 14,352
Total assets 22,810 19,872 5,475 19,514

* Bezeq believes that utilization of this deferred tax asset is probable. While discussing Bezeq's prospectus, the ISA has asked for clarifications on this matter, and this matter is still being discussed.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as at

(In millions)

March 31, March 31, March 31, December 31,
2018 2019 2019 2018
NIS NIS US\$ NIS
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Current Liabilities
Bank loans and debentures 1,931 4,716 1,299 4,724
Leases liabilities 428 422 116 445
Trade and other payables 1,850 1,904 524 1,714
Current tax liabilities 50 17 5 8
Provisions 103 145 40 175
Employee benefits 286 500 138 581
Total current liabilities 4,648 7,704 2,122 7,647
Non-Current Liabilities
Bank loans and debentures 13,482 9,618 2,650 9,637
Leases liabilities 1,006 1,060 292 1,106
Employee benefits 272 482 133 445
Other liabilities 258 168 46 175
Provisions 39 39 11 38
Deferred tax liabilities 461 286 79 302
Total non-current liabilities 15,518 11,653 3,211 11,703
Total liabilities 20,166 19,357 5,333 19,350
Equity (equity deficit)
Attributable to shareholders of the Company 172 (405) (111) (453)
Non-controlling interests 2,472 920 253 617
Total equity 2,644 515 142 164
Total liabilities and equity 22,810 19,872 5,475 19,514

Consolidated Statements of Income for the

(In millions except per share data)

Year ended
Three-month period ended March 31, December 31,
2018 2019 2019 2018
NIS NIS US\$ NIS
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Revenues 2,361 2,257 622 9,321
Costs and expenses
Depreciation and amortization 569 505 139 2,387
Salaries 510 495 136 1,995
General and operating expenses 845 817 225 3,405
Loss from impairment of assets - - - 2,294
Other operating expense, net 23 - - 635
1,947 1,817 500 10,716
Operating profit (loss) 414 440 122 (1,395)
Financing expenses, net 146 122 34 570
Profit (loss) after financing expenses, net 268 318 88 (1,965)
Share of loss in
equity-accounted investee 1 - - 3
Profit (loss) before income tax 267 318 88 (1,968)
Income tax expenses (benefit) 83 97 27 (59)
Net profit (loss) for the period 184 221 61 (1,909)
Profit (loss) attributable to:
Shareholders of the company 7 16 4 (717)
Non-controlling interests 177 205 57 (1,192)
Net profit (loss) for the period 184 221 61 (1,909)
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic 0.36 0.56 0.15 (29.77)
Diluted 0.36 0.56 0.15 (29.77)

Designated Disclosure with Respect to the Company's Projected Cash Flows

In connection with the issuance of the Series D Debentures in 2014, we undertook to comply with the "hybrid model disclosure requirements" as determined by the Israeli Securities Authority and as described in the prospectus governing our Series D Debentures.

This model provides that in the event certain financial "warning signs" exist, and for as long as they exist, we will be subject to certain disclosure obligations towards the holders of our Series D Debentures.

As aforementioned, in January 2019, the Company reported that because of its inability to generate funds by selling its ownership interest in its B Communications subsidiary, it intends to withhold payments to its debenture holders until further notice.

In examining the existence of warning signs as of March 31, 2019, our board of directors noted that our unconsolidated unaudited cash flow statement for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 reflects, as expected, a continuing negative cash flow from operating activities of NIS 3 million. In addition, the Company's unconsolidated unaudited statements of financial position as of March 31, 2019, reflect that the Company had an equity deficit of NIS 405 million and negative working capital of approximately NIS 608 million as of such date. The negative working capital is a result of the classification of the Company's long term debt as "short-term".

In February 6, 2019, the trustee for the Company's debentures filed an application for the appointment of an expert on behalf of the court, pursuant to Section 350 of the Companies Law, to examine of the debt arrangement. The application was approved by the court on that date.

In April and May 2019, Searchlight Capital Partners' ("Searchlight") submitted proposals to the Company and B Communications that now includes the purchase of all the Company's holdings in B Communications in consideration for NIS 225 million and a direct investment of NIS 260 million in B Communications (the "Proposal"). In accordance with the Proposal, upon the Closing, the Company will contribute to B Communications NIS 345 million (which amount will include the consideration payable by Searchlight to the Company) in consideration for shares and debentures of B Communications and such other consideration as will be agreed. On May 19, 2019 the bondholders of both the Company and B Communication approved in principle the Proposal. The Company extended the exclusivity period with Searchlight to continue negotiations with respect of the Proposal.

The final and binding decision regarding the approval of any final agreement with respect to the Proposal will be made only after the appropriate legal proceedings and necessary legal approvals are obtained, as required. The final and binding approval and voting by the bondholders of the Company and B Communications will be subject to such proceedings.

As of this date, the Company is in continuous discussions with its debenture holders in order to formulate agreements regarding the structure of the Company's debt, including taking into account the cessation of payments to the debenture holders as previously disclosed.

Recent Developments at B Communications

In March 2019, B Communications announced that it intends to withhold payments to its debenture holders until further notice.

In May 2019, the bondholders of B Communications approved in principle Searchlight Capital Partners' Proposal for the purchase of Internet Gold's shares in B Communications and for additional investment in B Communications.

Internet Gold's Unconsolidated Statement of Financial Position as at,

(In millions) March 31,
2018
NIS
March 31,
2019
NIS
March 31,
2019
US\$
December 31,
2018
NIS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 11 86 24 68
Other receivables - 2 1 3
Short-term investments 135 49 13 67
Total current assets 146 137 38 138
Non-current assets
Investment in an investee (*) 831 203 56 148
Total assets 977 340 94 286
Current liabilities
Current maturities of debentures 97 723 199 726
Other payables 2 22 6 13
Total current liabilities 99 745 205 739
Non-current liabilities
Debentures 706 - - -
Total liabilities 805 745 205 739
Equity (equity deficit) 172 (405) (111) (453)
Total liabilities and equity 977 340 94 286

(*) Investment in B Communications.

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