Foreign Filer Report • May 30, 2019
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F O R M 6-K
For the month of May 2019
2 Dov Friedman Street, Ramat Gan 5250301, Israel (Address of Principal Executive Office)
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99.1 Internet Gold-Golden Lines Ltd. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2019.
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
99.1 Internet Gold-Golden Lines Ltd. 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.
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 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.
| (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).
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.
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
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.
Yuval Snir– IR Manager [email protected] / Tel: +972-3-924-0000

| 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.
| 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 |
| 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) |
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.
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.

| (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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