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Kenon Holdings Ltd.

Foreign Filer Report Aug 14, 2018

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF A FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 14, 2018

Commission File Number 001-36761

Kenon Holdings Ltd.

1 Temasek Avenue #36-01 Millenia Tower Singapore 039192 (Address of principal executive offices)

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-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

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

Yes ☐ No ☒

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

Periodic Report of OPC Energy Ltd. for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

On August 14, 2018, Kenon Holdings Ltd.'s subsidiary OPC Energy Ltd. ("OPC") reported to the Israeli Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange its periodic report (in Hebrew) for the three months ended June 30, 2018 ("OPC's Periodic Report"). English convenience translations of (i) Chapter B: Report of the Board of Directors for the period ended June 30, 2018 and (ii) Chapter C: Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2018 of OPC's Periodic Report are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this Report on Form 6-K. In the event of a discrepancy between the Hebrew and English versions, the Hebrew version shall prevail.

Forward Looking Statements

This Report on Form 6-K, including the exhibits hereto, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements with respect to the Tzomet Energy project, including OPC's expectations in relation to the receipt of a feasibility survey, the Hadera project, including the expected cost and timing of completion of the project, OPC's business strategy, including the plans with respect to development projects and the technologies intended to be used thereto, the Electricity Authority ("EA") tariffs and their expected effects on OPC, OPC's adoption of certain accounting standards and the expected effects of those standards on OPC's results, statements relating to disputes and/or regulatory proceedings, prospective claims and expected impact and outcomes and statements with respect to stock option plans. These statements are based on OPC Energy Ltd. management's current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Kenon's control, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements. Such risks include OPC's failure to develop or complete its projects as planned or at all, that OPC's current and future disputes and regulatory proceedings do not proceed as expected, that the new accounting standards have a material effect on OPC's results, changes to the EA tariffs and their effect on OPC's results, OPC's failure to successfully conduct litigation and/or regulatory proceedings and prospective claims, and other risks and factors, including those risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in Kenon's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC and other filings. Except as required by law, Kenon undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Exhibits

  • 99.1 OPC Energy Ltd. Periodic Report for the three months ended June 30, 2018—Chapter B: Report of the Board of Directors for the period ended June 30, 2018, as published on August 14, 2018 with the Israeli Securities Authority and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange*
  • 99.2 OPC Energy Ltd. Periodic Report for the three months ended June 30, 2018—Chapter C: Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2018, as published on August 14, 2018 with the Israeli Securities Authority and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange*

*English convenience translation from Hebrew original document.

SIGNATURES

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.

KENON HOLDINGS LTD.

Date: August 14, 2018 By: /s/ Barak Cohen Name: Barak Cohen Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

KENON HOLDINGS LTD.

By: /s/ Robert L. Rosen Name: Robert L. Rosen Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

OPC ENERGY LTD.

Report of the Board of Directors regarding the Company's Matters for the Six-Month and Three-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2018

August 13, 2018

The Board of Directors of OPC Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Company") is pleased to present herein the Report of the Board of Directors on the activities of the Company and its investee companies, the financial statements of which are consolidated with the Company's financial statements (hereinafter – "the Group"), as at June 30, 2018 and for the six-month and three-month periods then ended, in accordance with the Securities Regulations (Periodic and Immediate Reports), 1970 (hereinafter – "the Reporting Regulations").

The review provided below is limited in scope and relates to events and changes in the state of the Company's affairs during the period of the report that have a material effect on the data included in the interim financial statements and on the data in the description of the company's business, and is presented based on the assumption that the reader has access to, among other things, the Directors' Report and the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, which were published on March 29, 2018 (Reference No.: 2018-01-026919), (hereinafter – "the Consolidated Reports"). The information included in the Consolidated Reports is included herein by reference.

It is noted that, as of June 30, 2018, there are no warning signs, as defined in Regulation 10(B)(14) of the Reporting Regulations, that require the Company to publish a report of projected cash flows.

Presented together with this report are the consolidated interim financial statements as at June 30, 2018 (hereinafter – "the Interim Statements"). In certain cases, details are provided regarding events that took place after the date of the financial statements and shortly before the publication date of the report. The materiality of the information included in this report was examined from the point of view of the Company. Occasionally, an additional detailed description has been provided in order to give a comprehensive picture of the issue at hand. The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).

It is emphasized that the description in this report contains forward-looking information, as defined in the Securities Law, 1968 (hereinafter – "the Securities Law"). Forward-looking information is uncertain information relating to the future, including projections, assessments, estimates or other information relating to a future matter or event, the realization of which is uncertain and/or outside the Company control. The forward-looking information included in this report is based on information or assessments existing in the Company as at the publication date of this report.

This Directors' Report has not been audited or reviewed by the Company's auditing CPAs.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs

1. General

The Company is a public company the securities of which are listed for trade on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Stock Exchange").

Kenon Holdings Inc. (hereinafter – "Kenon") is the Company's controlling shareholder for the purposes of the Securities Law and the Companies Law, 1999. Kenon is a company incorporated in Singapore, the shares of which are "dual listed" on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.

The Company is engaged, by itself and through several subsidiaries, in the generation and supply of electricity in Israel, including, initiation, development, construction and operation of power plants, and generation and supply of electricity to private customers and Israel Electric Company (hereinafter – "IEC").

Brief description of the Group, its business environment and its areas of activity

The Company operates in a single segment – generation and supply of electricity. In this framework, the Company is engaged in initiation, development, construction and operation of power plants and generation and supply of electricity to private customers and IEC. In its electricity generation and supply activities, the Company concentrates on generation of electricity using conventional and cogeneration technologies. The Company owns (through subsidiaries that it controls) two power plants: the Rotem Power Plant, which utilizes conventional generation technology, and the Hadera Power Plant, which is currently under construction and will utilize cogeneration technology.

The Rotem Power Plant is owned by OPC Rotem Ltd. (hereinafter – "Rotem"), in which the Company holds 80% of the shares. The remaining shares of Rotem are held by a single shareholder.

The Hadera Power Plant, which is currently under construction, is owned by OPC Hadera Ltd. (hereinafter – "Hadera"). Hadera also owns the energy center that, as at the date of the report, supplies all of the steam consumption and part of the electricity consumption of Hadera Paper Mills Ltd. (hereinafter – "Hadera Paper"). As at June 30, 2018, the investments in the Hadera power plant and infrastructure amounted to about NIS 700 million.

On February 26, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved completion of the Tzomet transaction and to acquire 95% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Tzomet Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "Tzomet"), which is advancing a project for construction of a power plant using open-cycle conventional technology. The above-mentioned transaction was completed on March 7, 2018, and commencing from that date the Company holds 95% of Tzomet's issued and paid-up share capital (for details regarding the Tzomet Transaction, see the Company's Immediate Report dated February 27, 2018 (Reference No.: 2018-01-015789), which are included herein by means of reference, and Note 6 to the Interim Reports).

In addition, pursuant to a resolution of the Government of Israel dated April 2, 2017, the Company has been advancing, through the National Infrastructures Committee, plans for construction of additional power plants running on natural gas located adjacent to the Company's Hadera and Rotem sites.

The Company is also engaged in initiation of projects for generation of electricity using photovoltaic technology and distributed energy.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

2. Financial Position as at June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS)

Category 6/30/2018 12/31/2017 Analysis
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 485,213 508,181 Most of the decrease stems from current debt payments, in the amount of about NIS 117 million, a net
decrease in cash balances of Hadera, in the amount of about NIS 90 million, due to additional
investments in construction of the Hadera Power Plant, distribution of a dividend to the holders of
non-controlling interests, in the amount of about NIS 21 million, investments in property, plant and
equipment in Rotem, in the amount of about NIS 11 million, a decrease in the net cash due to the
acquisition of Tzomet, in the amount of about NIS 8 million, a net deposit in restricted cash, in the
amount of about NIS 4 million, an investment in the Tzomet project, in the amount of about NIS 2 million.
This decrease was partly offset by an increase in the cash balances deriving from the Company's current
operating activities, in the amount of about NIS 233 million.
For further information – see the Company's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as at
June 30, 2018, in the Interim Reports.
Short-term deposits and restricted cash 753 752
Trade receivables 113,562 152,751 The balance of the trade receivables as at December 31, 2017 is higher than the balance as at June 30,
2018 due to seasonal factors along with settlements in connection with prior periods.
Receivables and debit balances 25,772 39,210 Most of the decrease stems from a decrease in the balance of Value Added Tax (VAT), in the amount of
about NIS 19 million.
The decrease was partly offset by an increase in the prepaid expenses, in the amount of about NIS 4
million.
Derivative instruments 4,693 5,099
Total current assets 629,993 705,993
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Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

2. Financial Position as at June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS) (Cont.)

Category 6/30/2018 12/31/2017 Analysis
Non-Current Assets
Long-term deposits and restricted cash 272,864 264,564 Most of the increase stems from additional deposits, in the amount of about NIS 25 million, in the debt
service fund for the debentures (Series A), additional deposits in respect of guarantees of Rotem, in the
amount of about NIS 10 million, and an increase of the restricted cash in Rotem, in the amount of about
NIS 9 million, mainly as a result of changes in the exchange rate of the dollar, and a deposit in the debt
service reserve in Rotem.
This increase was partly offset by a decrease in the pledged deposits relating to bank guarantees of the
Company, in the amount of about NIS 36 million.
Long-term loans and prepaid expenses 115,899 100,356 Most of the increase is due to construction of infrastructures in Hadera in the amount of NIS 20 million,
which are classified as long-term prepaid expenses. The increase was partially offset, as the balance as of
December 31, 2017 included an amount in connection with Tzomet that was offset due to the initial
consolidation of Tzomet in March 2018. In addition, the balance as at June 30, 2018 is after current
amortization of deferred expenses in Rotem, in the amount of NIS 2 million.
Deferred taxes 1,280 751
Property, plant and equipment 2,263,417 2,184,405 Most of the increase stems from an investment in the Hadera Power Plant, in the amount of NIS 86 million,
the first-time consolidation of Tzomet, in the amount of about NIS 31 million, and additions to the
Property, plant and equipment, in the amount of about NIS 14 million. The increase was partly offset by
depreciation on the property, plant and equipment in Rotem and Hadera (the energy center), in the
aggregate amount of about NIS 52 million.
Intangible assets 5,656 5,689
Total non-current assets 2,659,116 2,555,765
Total assets 3,289,109 3,261,758
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Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

2. Financial Position as at June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS) (Cont.)

Category 6/30/2018 12/31/2017 Analysis
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of loans from banks
and others
82,648 104,978 Most of the decrease stems from repayment of the senior debt in Rotem, in the amount of about NIS 39
million, and repayment of the Company's debentures (Series A), in the amount of about NIS 11 million.
This decrease was offset by update of the current maturities of Rotem in accordance with the repayment
schedule, in the amount of about NIS 21 million, and update of the current maturities of the debentures
(Series A), in the amount of about NIS 7 million, also in accordance with the repayment schedule.
Trade payables 177,198 202,705 Most of the decrease derives from a decline in the balance of a supplier relating to the Hadera
construction, in the amount of about NIS 19 million, as well as a decline in balances to IEC that had not
been paid as at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, in the amount of about NIS 10 million. On the other
hand, there was an increase in the amount payable in respect of gas purchases, in the amount of about
NIS 6 million.
Payables and other credit balances,
including derivative instruments
27,779 35,343 Most of the decrease derives from a decline in the interest payable, in the amount of about NIS 10 million,
and a decline in the fair value of the derivatives, in the amount of about NIS 2 million.
The decrease was partly offset by an increase in the accrued expenses, in the amount of about NIS 4
million, mainly due to an increase in the administrative and general expenses.
Current taxes payable 3,860 1,640 Most of the increase is attributable to the income of Hadera energy center in the period of the report.
Total current liabilities 291,485 344,666

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

2. Financial Position as at June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS) (Cont.)

Category 6/30/2018 12/31/2017 Analysis
Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term loans from banks and
financial institutions
1,771,002 1,744,739 Most of the increase stems from disbursement of loans as part of the senior debt of Hadera, in the amount
of about NIS 22 million, interest and linkage differences in respect of balances of the senior debt of Hadera,
in the amount of about NIS 14 million, which were accrued to the principal, and linkage of the senior debt
of Rotem, in the amount of about NIS 12 million.
The increase was partially offset by an increase of the current maturities of Rotem, in the amount of about
NIS 21 million.
Debentures 286,743 293,954 The decrease stems from update of the current maturities of the debentures (Series A), in the amount of
about NIS 7 million.
Capital notes to related parties 1,111 1,803
Employee benefits 280 280
Deferred taxes, net 213,491 191,777 Most of the increase stems from update of the deferred taxes as a result of the income for the period.
Total non-current liabilities 2,272,627 2,232,553
Total liabilities 2,564,112 2,577,219

3. Results of operations for the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS)

The Group's activities are subject to seasonal fluctuations as a result of changes in the official Time of Use of Electricity Tariff (hereinafter – "the TAOZ"), which is regulated and published by the Electricity Authority. The year is broken down into 3 seasons: "summer" (July and August), "winter" (December, January and February) and "transition" (March through June and September through November). For each season a different tariff is set. The Company's results are based on the generation component, which is part of the TAOZ, and as a result there is a seasonal effect.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

3. Results of operations for the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS) (Cont.)

Category For the
Six Months Ended
6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Analysis
Sales 650,801 648,308 For detail regarding the change in the sales – see Section 6, below.
Cost of sales (less depreciation and
amortization)
446,253 479,183 For detail regarding the change in the cost of sales – see Section 7, below.
Depreciation and amortization 52,950 58,841 The higher depreciation expenses in the first half of 2017 stems mainly from advancing the planned
maintenance in 2017 (for additional details – see Note 27(D)(3) to the Consolidated Reports).
Gross profit 151,598 110,284
Administrative and general expenses 24,079 15,750 Most of the increase derives from the increase in the expenses for professional services and legal fees,
in the amount of about NIS 6 million, due to, among other things, the Company becoming a public
company in August 2017, along with increase in the salaries and wages, in the amount of about NIS 2
million.
Other income, net 2,082 389 Most of the increase stems from an update of the Company's estimates in connection with the derivative
with respect to the excess quantities of gas sales in Hadera, as a result of which the Company recorded
income from increase in its value.
Operating income 129,601 94,923
Financing expenses, net 48,117 80,032 Most of the decrease in the net financing expenses stems from an early prepayment fee in respect of
repayment of the interim loan, in the amount of about NIS 23 million in 2017, the impact of changes in the
exchange rate of the dollar, in the amount of about NIS 13 million, interest in connection with capital
notes repaid during 2017, in the amount of about NIS 1 million, and a decline in the interest payments, in
the amount of about NIS 2 million, as a result of repayments of Rotem's senior debt. The decrease was
partly offset by interest in respect of the debentures (Series A), in the amount of about NIS 5 million, and
an increase due to changes in the CPI, in the amount of about NIS 2 million, in respect of Rotem's senior
debt.
Income before taxes on income 81,484 14,891
Taxes on income 22,567 10,512 Most of the increase derives from the higher income in the first half of 2018, which was partly offset by
the impact of the reduction in the Companies Tax rate in 2018 compared with 2017.
Income for the period 58,917 4,379

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

3. Results of operations for the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS) (Cont.)

Category For the
Three Months Ended
6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Analysis
Sales 301,077 299,967 For detail regarding the change in the sales – see Section 6, below.
Cost of sales (less depreciation and
amortization)
226,629 241,223 For detail regarding the change in the cost of sales – see Section 7, below.
Depreciation and amortization 26,673 28,820 The higher depreciation expenses in the second quarter of 2017 stems mainly from advancing the planned
maintenance in 2017 (for additional details – see Note 27(D)(3) to the Consolidated Reports).
Gross profit 47,775 29,924
Administrative and general expenses 12,340 8,577 Most of the increase derives from the increase in the expenses for professional services and legal fees, in the
amount of about NIS 3 million, due to, among other things, the Company becoming a public company in
August 2017, along with increase in the salaries and wages, in the amount of about NIS 1 million.
Other income, net 2,107 487 Most of the increase stems from an update of the Company's estimates in connection with the derivative
with respect to the excess quantities of gas in Hadera, as a result of which the Company record income from
increase in its value.
Operating income 37,542 21,834
Financing expenses, net 32,866 58,755 Most of the decrease in the net financing expenses stems from an early prepayment fee in respect of
repayment of the interim loan, in the amount of about NIS 23 million in 2017, the impact of changes in the
exchange rate of the dollar, in the amount of about NIS 7 million, and a decline in the interest payments, in
the amount of about NIS 1 million, as a result of repayments of Rotem's senior debt. The decrease was partly
offset by interest in respect of the debentures (Series A), in the amount of about NIS 1 million, and an
increase due to the changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in the amount of about NIS 3 million, in
respect of Rotem's senior debt.
Income (loss) before taxes on income 4,676 (36,921)
Taxes on income (tax benefit) 2,525 (2,237) Most of the increase derives from the higher income in 2018, which was partly offset by the impact of the
reduction in the Companies Tax rate in 2018 compared with the first half of 2017.
Income (loss) for the period 2,151 (34,684)

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

4. EBITDA

The Company defines EBITDA as earnings (losses) before depreciation and amortization, net financing expenses or income and taxes on income. EBITDA is not recognized under IFRS or under any other generally accepted accounting standards as an indicator for the measurement of financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for profit or loss, cash flows from operating activities or other terms of operational performance or liquidity prescribed under IFRS.

EBITDA is not intended to represent monies that are available for distribution of dividends or other uses, since such monies may be used for servicing debt, capital expenditures, working capital and other liabilities. EBITDA is characterized by limitations that impair its use as an indicator of the Company's profitability, since it does not take into account certain costs and expenses deriving from the Company's business, which could materially affect its net income, such as financing expenses, taxes on income, depreciation, capital expenditures and other accompanying expenses.

The Company believes that the EBITDA data provides transparent information that is useful to investors in examining the Company's operating performances and in comparing them against the operating performance of other companies in the same sector or in other sectors with different capital structures, debt levels and/or income tax rates. This data item is also used by Company management when examining the Company's performance.

Set forth below is a calculation of the EBITDA data item for the periods presented. Other companies may calculate the EBITDA differently. Therefore, the EBITDA presentation herein may differ from those of other companies.

Calculation of the EBITDA (in thousands of NIS):

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30
For the
Three Months Ended
June 30
2018 2017 2018 2017
Sales 650,801 648,308 301,077 299,967
Cost of sales (less depreciation and amortization) (446,253) (479,183) (226,629) (241,223)
Administrative and general expenses (less
depreciation and amortization) (23,587) (15,592) (11,929) (8,479)
Other income 2,082 389 2,107 487
EBITDA 183,043 153,922 64,626 50,752

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

5. Energy

Set forth below are details of the sales, generation and purchases of electricity of the Rotem Power Plant and the Hadera energy center (in millions KW hours):

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30
For the
Three Months Ended
June 30
2018 2017 2018 2017
Sales to private customers 1,973 1,932 1,000 956
Sales to the System Administrator 47 62 9 23
Total sales 2,020 1,994 1,009 979
For the
Six Months Ended
For the
Three Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2018 2017 2018 2017
Generation of electricity 1,930 1,790 954 799
Purchase of electricity from the System
Administrator 90 204 55 180
Total sales 2,020 1,994 1,009 979
For the Six Months Ended June 30
2018 2017
Electricity
availability
(%)
Net
generation
(KW hours)
Electricity
availability
(%)
Net
generation
(KW hours)
Rotem 100% 1,888 90% 1,745
Hadera 96% 42 95% 45
For the Three Months Ended June 30
2018 2017
Electricity
availability
Net
generation
Electricity
availability
Net
generation
(%) (KW hours) (%) (KW hours)
100% 936 81% 778
93% 18 99% 21

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

6. Revenues

Set forth below is detail of the Company's revenues (in NIS thousands):

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30
For the
Three Months Ended
June 30
2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenues from energy generated by the Company and sold to
private customers (1) 447,398 403,337 199,188 163,775
Revenues from energy purchased by the Company and sold to
private customers (2) 22,275 42,375 14,096 37,234
Revenues from private customers in respect of
infrastructures services (3) 147,085 167,670 72,575 82,767
Revenues from sale of energy to the System
Administrator 5,339 7,343 1,081 2,975
Revenues from sale of steam 28,704 27,583 14,137 13,216
Total revenues 650,801 648,308 301,077 299,967

The Company's net revenues from the sale of electricity to its private customers stem from electricity sold at the generation component tariffs, as published by the Electricity Authority, with some discount. The weighted-average generation component tariff for 2018, as published by the Electricity Authority, is NIS 0.2816 per KW hour. This weighted-average is attributed to the mix of consumption in the market, which differs from that of the customers of Rotem and Hadera. In 2017, the weighted-average of the generation component tariff was NIS 0.264 per KW hour. In addition, the Company's revenues from sale of steam are linked partly to the price of gas and partly to the Consumer Price Index.

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

  • (1) During the period, there was an increase of about NIS 44 million in the sale of energy generated for private customers, deriving mainly from: (a) an increase in the energy generated and sold to private customers, in the amount of about NIS 20 million, due to higher availability in 2018 (as a result of maintenance work performed in 2017 at the Rotem Power Plant); (b) an increase in the generation component tariff, in the amount of about NIS 23 million; and (c) an increase in the revenues, in the amount of about NIS 9 million, due to higher consumption of electricity by customers, compared with the corresponding period last year. On the other hand, the results in the first half of 2017 included non-recurring income from a settlement relating to prior periods with private customers, in the amount of about NIS 7 million.
  • (2) Most of the decrease in the total revenues from sale of energy purchased from IEC for private customers, in the amount of about NIS 20 million, stems from higher availability in 2018, mainly as a result of maintenance work performed in 2017 at the Rotem Power Plant, as stated above.
  • (3) Most of the decrease in the revenues from private customers for infrastructure services stems from a decline in the infrastructure tariffs in 2018, in the amount of about NIS 17 million. In addition, revenues from private customers for infrastructure services in the first half of 2017 included revenues from a settlement relating to prior periods, in the amount of about NIS 5 million. On the other hand, in the first half of 2018, there was an increase in the total revenues from private customers for infrastructure services, in the amount of about NIS 3 million, due to higher total sales of energy.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

6. Revenues (Cont.)

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017: (Cont.)

(4) Most of the decrease in the revenues from sale of energy to the System Administrator in the first half of 2018, in the amount of about NIS 2 million, compared with the corresponding period last year, is a result of the higher consumption by private customers.

For the three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

  • (1) In the second quarter of 2018, there was an increase of about NIS 36 million in the revenues from energy generated by the Company and sold to private customers, deriving mainly from: (a) an increase in the energy generated and sold to private customers, in the amount of about NIS 23 million, due to higher availability in 2018 (as a result of maintenance work performed in 2017 at the Rotem Power Plant); (b) an increase in the generation component tariff, in the amount of about NIS 11 million; and (c) an increase in the revenues, in the amount of about NIS 9 million, due to higher consumption of electricity by customers, compared with the corresponding quarter last year. On the other hand, the results in the second quarter of 2017 included non-recurring income from a settlement relating to prior periods with private customers, in the amount of about NIS 7 million.
  • (2) Most of the decrease in the total revenues from sale of energy purchased from IEC for private customers, in the amount of about NIS 23 million, stems from higher availability in 2018, mainly as a result of maintenance work performed in 2017 at the Rotem Power Plant, as stated above.
  • (3) Most of the decrease in the revenues from private customers for infrastructure services stems from a decline in the infrastructure tariffs in 2018, in the amount of about NIS 9 million. In addition, revenues from private customers for infrastructure services in the second quarter of 2017 included revenues from a settlement relating to prior periods, in the amount of about NIS 5 million. On the other hand, in the second quarter of 2018, there was an increase in the total revenues from private customers for infrastructure services, in the amount of about NIS 5 million, due to higher total sales of energy in 2018.
  • (4) Most of the decrease in the revenues from sale of energy to the System Administrator in the second quarter of 2018, in the amount of about NIS 2 million, compared with the corresponding quarter last year, is a result of the higher consumption by private customers.

7. Cost of sales (less depreciation and amortization)

Set forth below is detail of the Company's cost of sales (less depreciation and amortization) broken down into the following components (in NIS thousands):

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30
For the
Three Months Ended
June 30
2018 2017 2018 2017
Gas and diesel fuel (1) 238,248 230,636 120,490 102,236
Expenses to IEC for infrastructure services and
purchase of electricity (2) 169,360 210,045 86,671 120,001
Gas transmission costs 13,716 13,315 6,894 6,657
Operating expenses 24,929 25,187 12,574 12,329
Total cost of sales (less depreciation and
amortization) 446,253 479,183 226,629 241,223

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

7. Cost of sales (less depreciation and amortization) (Cont.)

The gas consumption of Rotem and Hadera in the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 was 13,941,121 MMBTU and 6,866,133 MMBTU, respectively, and the average gas price in the six-month and three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 was US\$ 4.706 per MMBTU and US\$ 4.701 per MMBTU, respectively (for additional information regarding the gas agreement, see Note 27(G) to the Consolidated Reports).

For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

  • (1) Most of the increase in the gas costs is a result of higher availability in the first half of 2018, compared with the corresponding period last year, in the amount of about NIS 17 million. The said increase was partly offset by an upward revaluation of the exchange rate of the shekel against the dollar, in the amount of about NIS 9 million.
  • (2) In the period of the report, there was a decrease of about NIS 41, million in the expenses to IEC in respect of infrastructure services and purchase of electricity, deriving mainly from: (a) higher generation stemming from higher availability as a result of which the Company's purchases of electricity were lower (mainly due to maintenance work performed in 2017 at the Rotem power station), in the amount of about NIS 20 million; (b) a decrease in the tariffs for infrastructure services in 2018, which contributed to a decrease, in the amount of about NIS 17 million; and (c) expenses for infrastructure services following a settlement relating to prior periods made by the Company with its private customers in 2017, in the amount of about NIS 5 million. On the other hand, during the first half of 2018, there was an increase in the scope of the expenses to IEC in respect of infrastructure services, in the amount of about NIS 3 million, due to higher sales of energy in 2018.

For the three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

  • (1) Most of the increase in the gas costs is a result of higher availability in the second quarter of 2018, compared with the corresponding quarter last year, in the amount of about NIS 19 million (due to maintenance work performed in 2017 in the Rotem Power Plant). The increase was partly offset by an upward revaluation of the exchange rate of the shekel against the dollar, in the amount of about NIS 1 million.
  • (2) In the second quarter of 2018, there was a decrease of about NIS 34 million in the expenses to IEC in respect of infrastructure services and purchase of electricity, deriving mainly from: (a) higher availability as a result of which the Company's purchases of electricity (mainly due to maintenance work performed in the second quarter of 2017 at the Rotem power station), in the amount of about NIS 23 million; (b) a decrease in the tariffs for infrastructure services in 2018, which contributed to a decrease, in the amount of about NIS 9 million; and (c) expenses for infrastructure services following a settlement relating to prior periods made by the Company with its private customers in the second quarter of 2017, in the amount of about NIS 5 million. On the other hand, during the second quarter of 2018, there was an increase in the scope of the expenses to IEC in respect of infrastructure services, in the amount of about NIS 5 million, due to higher sales of energy in the second quarter of 2018.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

8. Liquidity and sources of financing (in NIS thousands)

For the
Six Months Ended
6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Analysis
232,712 190,417 Most of the increase stems from an increase in the current operating activities, in the amount of about
NIS 22 million, and an increase in the working capital, in the amount of about NIS 17 million (mainly due
to a refund of VAT received by Hadera in 2018).
For further information – see the Company's condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows
for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
(138,463) (228,202) Most of the decrease in the cash flows used in investing activities derives from a deposit in a trust
account as part of the arbitration with Tamar in the amount of about NIS 79 million in 2017, and amounts
deposited in restricted deposits relating to guarantees and debt service reserves, in the amount of about
NIS 4 million, in 2018, compared with about NIS 8 million in the corresponding period last year, higher
investments in Rotem, in the amount of about NIS 11 million, in 2017, and in Hadera, in the amount of
about NIS 3 million, and payments in respect of derivatives in 2017, in the amount of about NIS 6 million.
The decrease was offset by acquisition of Tzomet in 2018, in the amount of about NIS 11 million, and
investments in property, plant and equipment in the Tzomet project in 2018, in the amount of about NIS 2
million.
(117,416) 365,068 Most of the decrease in the cash flows used in financing activities stems from the proceeds from
issuance of the debentures (Series A), in the amount of about NIS 316 million, in 2017, lower drawings
under the financing agreement framework in the Hadera project: about NIS 415 million in the first half of
2017 versus about NIS 22 million in the first half of 2018. In addition, in the first half of 2018, a dividend
was paid to the holders of the non-controlling interests, in the amount of NIS 21 million.
On the other hand, the above-mentioned decrease was offset by debt payments, including, repayment
of the interim loans, current debt payments, an early prepayment fee and settlement of balances of I.C.
Power Asia Development, in the net aggregate amount of about NIS 366 million in 2017, compared with a
total of about NIS 119 million in 2018.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

8. Liquidity and sources of financing (in NIS thousands)

For the
Three Months Ended
Category 6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Analysis
Cash flows provided by operating
138,775
58,823
activities
Most of the increase stems from an increase in the current operating activities, in the amount of about
NIS 10 million, and an increase in the working capital, in the amount of about NIS 70 million (mainly due
to three payments for consumption of gas in the second quarter of 2018 versus four payments in the
corresponding quarter last year and a refund of VAT received by Hadera in 2018).
For further information – see the Company's condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows
for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
Cash flows used in investing activities (64,165) (89,022) Most of the decrease in the cash flows used in investing activities derives from higher investments in
Rotem in 2017, in the amount of about NIS 17 million. In addition, in the second quarter of 2018 the net
change in the amounts deposited in restricted deposits relating to guarantees and debt service reserves,
came to a receipt of about NIS 1 million, compared with deposits of about NIS 8 million, in the
corresponding quarter last year. Furthermore, payments in respect of derivatives in 2017 amounted to
about NIS 3 million.
The decrease was offset by higher investments in Hadera in the second quarter of 2018, in the amount of
about NIS 4 million, compared with the corresponding quarter last year, along with investments in
property, plant and equipment in the Tzomet project in the second quarter of 2018, in the amount of
about NIS 1 million.
Cash flows provided by (used in)
financing activities
(98,160) 226,241 Most of the decrease in the cash flows used in financing activities stems from the proceeds from
issuance of the debentures (Series A), in the amount of about NIS 316 million, in 2017, and drawings
under the financing agreement framework in the Hadera project, in the amount of about NIS 160 million,
in the second quarter of 2017. In addition, in the second quarter of 2018, a dividend was paid to the
holders of the non-controlling interests, in the amount of NIS 21 million.
On the other hand, the above-mentioned decrease was offset by debt payments, including, repayment
of the interim loans, current debt payments, an early prepayment fee and settlement of balances of I.C.
Power Asia Development, in the net aggregate amount of about NIS 250 million in 2017, compared with a
total of about NIS 77 million in 2018.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

8. Liquidity and sources of financing (in NIS thousands) (Cont.)

The following table details the debt, cash and cash equivalents, deposits and restricted cash, as at June 30, 2018 (in thousands of NIS):

Rotem Hadera OPC Energy Tzomet Others Consolidated
Debt (not including accrued
interest 1,300,326 535,269 304,798 1,111 2,141,504
Cash and cash equivalents 140,223 42,085 300,752 230 1,923 485,213
Short-term and long-term
deposits and restricted cash
(including debt service
reserves) 186,256 5,699 81,662 273,617
Debt service reserves (out
of the restricted cash) 106,552 42,664 149,216

– During the period of the report, Rotem repaid about NIS 39 million (relating to principal only) of its loans.

– During the period of the report, the Company paid the amount of about NIS 11 million (relating to principal only) of the debentures (Series A).

– During the period of the report, Hadera withdrew NIS 22 million under its senior framework agreement.

– During the period of the report, Tzomet paid about NIS 17 million of its liabilities.

Explanations of the Board of Directors regarding the State of the Group's Affairs (Cont.)

8. Liquidity and sources of financing (in NIS thousands) (Cont.)

The following table details the debt, cash and cash equivalents, deposits and restricted cash, as at December 31, 2017 (in thousands of NIS):

Rotem Hadera OPC Energy Others Consolidated
Debt (not including accrued interest) 1,327,576 500,177 315,918 1,803 2,145,474
Cash and cash equivalents 130,373 103,111 273,033 1,664 508,181
Short-term and long-term deposits
and restricted cash (including debt
service reserves) 167,430 5,459 92,427 265,316
Debt service reserves (out of the
restricted cash)
91,759 17,710 109,469

The following table details the debt, cash and cash equivalents, deposits and restricted cash, as at June 30, 2017 (in thousands of NIS):

Rotem Hadera OPC Energy Others Consolidated
Debt (not including accrued interest) 1,372,789 414,632 315,931 1,754 2,105,106
Cash and cash equivalents 87,662 214,304 103,650 1,441 407,057
Short-term and long-term deposits
and restricted cash (including debt
service reserves) 150,227 6,053 17,706 173,986
Debt service reserves (out of the
restricted cash) 74,186 17,706 91,892

Other Information

9. Significant Events in the Period of the Report and Thereafter

For details – see Part A "Update of the Company's Business" and Notes 6–8 to the consolidated interim financial statements as at June 30, 2018.

10. Outstanding Liabilities by Maturity Dates

For details regarding the Company's outstanding liabilities – see the Immediate Report regarding outstanding liabilities by maturity dates that is published by the Company concurrent with publication of this report.

11. Liability Certificates

On June 21, 2018, the General Meeting of the holders of the Company's debentures (Series A) approved an amendment to the trust certificate of the debentures (Series A) (hereinafter – "the Amendment"), in connection with the definition of the term "the Company's cash flows", such that the reference to the cash flows used in investing activities was deleted. In addition, pursuant to the Amendment, as stated, the Company provided a debt service fund equal to 18 months' payments of principal and interest and committed to comply with financial covenants and restrictions on distributions, such that the "historical debt coverage ratio" will not fall below 1.2 and for purposes of a distribution, as defined in the trust certificate, the "historical debt coverage ratio" will not be lower than 1.4. For additional details – see the Company's Immediate Reports dated June 14, 2018 and June 25, 2018 (Reference Nos.: 2018-01-056182, 2018-01-056206, 2018-01-058066 and 2018-01-060691), which are presented herein by means of reference. As at the date of the report, the Company is in compliance with all the financial covenants in accordance with the trust certificate of the debentures (Series A).

12. Corporate Governance

12.1 Charitable Contributions

  • 12.1.1 In May 2018 a contribution to "A Password for Every Student" in the amount of NIS 1 million was approved for 2018. "A Password for Every Student" was established by the Israel Corporation Group.
  • 12.1.2 In June 2018, a contribution to the Nirim Society was approved in the amount of NIS 250 thousand for 2018.
  • 12.1.3 In June 2018, a contribution to the Ratzif Bishvil Latait Society was approved in the amount of NIS 50 thousand for 2018.
  • 12.1.4 In the period of the report, the Company contributed NIS 250 thousand to the Society for Advancement of the Dimona Sports Club.

12.2 Internal Auditor

Commencing from March 31, 2018, Mr. Oded Berkovich, the Company's Internal Auditor, ceased to be an employee of the Company. Mr. Berkovich continues to serve as the Company's Internal Auditor, not as an employee.

Yoav Doppelt Giora Almogy
Chairman of the Board of Directors CEO

Date: August 13, 2018

Exhibit 99.2

OPC Energy Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

At June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements At June 30, 2018 Unaudited

Contents

Page
Auditors' Review Report 2
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position 3 – 4
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income 5
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income 6
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity 7 – 9
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows 10 – 11
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 12 – 24

Somekh Chaikin KPMG

Millennium Tower 17 Ha'arba'a St., POB 609, Tel-Aviv 6100601

03-6848000

Review Report of the Independent Auditors to the Shareholders of OPC Energy Ltd.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying financial information of OPC Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Company") and its subsidiaries, including the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as at June 30, 2018 and the condensed consolidated interim statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month and three-month periods then ended. The Board of Directors and Management are responsible for the preparation and presentation of financial information for these interim periods in accordance with IAS 34 "Financial Reporting for Interim Periods", and are also responsible for the preparation of financial information for these interim periods in accordance with Section D of the Securities Regulations (Periodic and Immediate Reports), 1970. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the financial information for these interim periods based on our review.

Scope of the Review

We conducted our review in accordance with Review Standard 1, "Review of Financial Information for Interim Periods Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel. A review of financial information for interim periods consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Israel and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the above-mentioned financial information was not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard IAS 34.

In addition to that mentioned in the previous paragraph, based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the above-mentioned financial information does not comply, in all material respects, with the disclosure requirements of Section D of the Securities Regulations (Periodic and Immediate Reports), 1970.

Sincerely,

Somekh Chaikin Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)

August 13, 2018

Somekh Chaikin, an Israeli partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

At June 30
2018
*2017
(Unaudited) 2017
(Audited)
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 485,213 407,057 508,181
Short-term deposits and restricted cash 753 752
Trade receivables 113,562 115,826 152,751
Other receivables and debit balances 25,772 26,443 39,210
Derivative instruments 4,693 6,191 5,099
Total current assets 629,993 555,517 705,993
Non-Current Assets
Long-term deposits and restricted cash 272,864 173,986 264,564
Long-term loans and prepaid expenses 115,899 87,756 100,356
Derivative instruments 1,487
Deferred tax assets 1,280 2,065 751
Property, plant and equipment 2,263,417 2,023,283 2,184,405
Intangible assets 5,656 5,837 5,689
Total non-current assets 2,659,116 2,294,414 2,555,765
Total current assets 3,289,109 2,849,931 3,261,758

* Restated in order to reflect the transfer of AGS and Greenday from Asia Development to the Company – see Note 4.

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

At June 30
2018 *2017
(Unaudited)
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of loans from banks and others 82,648 107,793 104,978
Trade payables 177,198 144,257 202,705
Other payables and credit balances, including derivative
instruments 27,779 43,794 35,343
Income taxes payable 3,860 796 1,640
Loans and capital notes issued to the former parent company 44,130
Total current liabilities 291,485 340,770 344,666
Non-Current Liabilities
Loans from banks and financial institutions 1,771,002 1,708,534 1,744,739
Debentures 286,743 287,025 293,954
Capital notes and loans from related parties 1,111 10,099 1,803
Derivative instruments 2,452
Employee benefits 280 280 280
Liabilities for deferred taxes, net 213,491 170,215 191,777
Total non-current liabilities 2,272,627 2,178,605 2,232,553
Total liabilities 2,564,112 2,519,375 2,577,219
Equity
Share capital 1,319 **– 1,319
Premium on shares 361,005 361,005
Capital reserves 82,062 73,547 80,279
Retained earnings 202,824 179,140 157,697
Total equity attributable to the Company's owners 647,210 252,687 600,300
Non-controlling interests 77,787 77,869 84,239
Total equity 724,997 330,556 684,539
Total liabilities and equity 3,289,109 2,849,931 3,261,758

* Restated in order to reflect the transfer of AGS and Greenday from Asia Development to the Company – see Note 4.

** Amount less than NIS 1 thousand.

_______ ______ _______
Yoav Doppelt Giora Almogy Tzahi Goshen
Chairman of the Board of Directors CEO CFO

Approval date of the financial statements: August 13, 2018

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30
Three Months Ended
June 30
Year Ended
December 31
2018 *2017 2018 *2017 2017
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Sales 650,801 648,308 301,077 299,967 1,315,679
Cost of sales (net of depreciation and
amortization) 446,253 479,183 226,629 241,223 958,968
Depreciation and amortization 52,950 58,841 26,673 28,820 112,210
Gross profit 151,598 110,284 47,775 29,924 244,501
Administrative and general expenses 24,079 15,750 12,340 8,577 39,576
Other income, net 2,082 389 2,107 487 1,252
Operating income 129,601 94,923 37,542 21,834 206,177
Financing expenses 52,939 86,468 35,983 61,263 124,751
Financing income 4,822 6,436 3,117 2,508 6,928
Financing expenses, net 48,117 80,032 32,866 58,755 117,823
Income (loss) before taxes on income 81,484 14,891 4,676 (36,921) 88,354
Taxes on income (tax benefit) 22,567 10,512 2,525 (2,237) 31,848
Income (loss) for the period 58,917 4,379 2,151 (34,684) 56,506
Income (loss) attributable to:
The Company's owners 45,127 (3,084) 834 (33,423) 35,473
Non-controlling interests 13,790 7,463 1,317 (1,261) 21,033
Income (loss) for the period 58,917 4,379 2,151 (34,684) 56,506
Income (loss) per share attributable to the Company's owners
Basic income (loss) per share (in NIS) 0.34 **(0.03) 0.01 **(0.33) 0.32
Diluted income (loss) per share (in NIS) 0.34 **(0.03) 0.01 **(0.33) 0.31

* Restated in order to reflect the transfer of AGS and Greenday from Asia Development to the Company – see Note 4.

** Restated to reflect the benefit component in issuance of shares to the Parent Company – see Note 21B to the annual financial statements.

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30
Three Months Ended
June 30
2018 2017 2018
2017
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Income (loss) for the period 58,917 4,379 2,151 (34,684) 56,506
Components of other comprehensive
income (loss) that after the initial
recognition in the statement of
comprehensive income were or will be
transferred to the statement of income
Effective portion of change in the fair value
of cash-flow hedges
1,660 (881) (839) 7,597 5,894
Net change in fair value of derivatives used
for hedging cash flows recorded to the cost
of the hedged item
(306) 1,685 (186) 993 5,176
Taxes in respect of items of other
comprehensive income
(311) (202) 236 (2,047) (2,642)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
for the period, net of tax
1,043 602 (789) 6,543 8,428
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the
period
59,960 4,981 1,362 (28,141) 64,934
Total comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to:
The Company's owners 46,170 (2,482) 45 (26,880) 43,901
Holders of non-controlling interests 13,790 7,463 1,317 (1,261) 21,033
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the
period
59,960 4,981 1,362 (28,141) 64,934

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

Attributable to the owners of the Company
Share
capital
Premium
on
shares
Capital
reserve in
respect of
mergers
Hedging
reserve
Capital
reserve for
transactions
with the
former
parent
company
Capital
reserve for
share
based
payments
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
(Unaudited)
For the six-month
period ended
June 30, 2018
Balance at
January 1, 2018
1,319 361,005 2,598 (797) 77,930 548 157,697 600,300 84,239 684,539
Acquisition of non-
controlling interests
17 17
Share-based payment
Capital reserve in
respect of transactions
with holders of non-
controlling interests





740

740

741
740
741
Dividends to holders
of non-controlling
interests
(21,000) (21,000)
Other comprehensive
income for the period,
net of tax
Income for the period



1,043



45,127
1,043
45,127

13,790
1,043
58,917
Balance at
June 30, 2018
1,319 361,005 2,598 246 77,930 1,288 202,824 647,210 77,787 724,997
For the six-month
period ended
June 30, 2017
Balance at
January 1, 2017
**– 196,084 (9,225) 78,026 182,224 447,109 70,602 517,711
Capital reserve for
transactions with the
former parent
company, net of tax
(96) (96) (96)
Movement in capital
reserve in respect of
merger as part of
transfer of Hadera,
Greenday and AGS
Other comprehensive
(191,844) (191,844) (196) (192,040)
income for the period,
net of tax
Income (loss) for the
602 602 602
period
Balance at
(3,084) (3,084) 7,463 4,379
June 30, 2017 **– 4,240 (8,623) 77,930 179,140 252,687 77,869 330,556

* Restated in order to reflect the transfer of AGS and Greenday from Asia Development to the Company – see Note 4.

** Amount less than NIS 1 thousand.

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

Attributable to the owners of the Company
Share
capital
Premium
on
shares
Capital
reserve in
respect of
mergers
Hedging
reserve
Capital
reserve for
transactions
with the
former
parent
company
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Capital
reserve for
share
based
payments
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
(Unaudited)
For the three-month
period ended
June 30, 2018
Balance at
April 1, 2018
Share-based payment
Capital reserve in
respect of transactions
1,319
361,005
2,598
1,035
77,930
860
428
201,990
646,737
428
96,729
743,466
428
with holders of non-
controlling interests
Dividends to holders
741 741
of non-controlling
interests
Other comprehensive
(21,000) (21,000)
loss for the period,
net of tax
Income for the period



(789)



834
(789)
834

1,317
(789)
2,151
Balance at
June 30, 2018
1,319 361,005 2,598 246 77,930 1,288 202,824 647,210 77,787 724,997
For the three-month
period ended
June 30, 2017
Balance at
April 1, 2017
**– 196,084 (15,166) 77,930 212,563 471,411 79,130 550,541
Movement in capital
reserve in respect of
merger as part of
transfer of Hadera,
(191,844) (191,844) (191,844)
Other comprehensive
income for the period,
net of tax
6,543 6,543 6,543
Loss for the period (33,423) (33,423) (1,261) (34,684)
Balance at
June 30, 2017
**– 4,240 (8,623) 77,930 179,140 252,687 77,869 330,556

* Restated in order to reflect the transfer of AGS and Greenday from Asia Development to the Company – see Note 4.

** Amount less than NIS 1 thousand.

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

Attributable to the owners of the Company
Share
capital
Premium
on
shares
Capital
reserve in
respect of
mergers
Hedging
reserve
Capital
reserve for
transactions
with the
former
parent
company
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Capital
reserve for
share
based
payments
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
(Audited)
For the year ended
December 31, 2017
Balance at
January 1, 2017
*– 196,084 (9,225) 78,026 182,224 447,109 70,602 517,711
Capital reserve for
transactions with the
former parent
company, net of tax (96) (96) (96)
Issuance of shares to
the parent company 1,000 1,000 1,000
Issuance of shares
(less issuance
expenses) 319 361,005 361,324 361,324
Share-based payment 548 548 548
Movement in capital
reserve in respect of
merger as part of
transfer of Hadera,
Greenday and AGS (193,486) (193,486) (196) (193,682)
Dividends to the
Company's
shareholders
(60,000) (60,000) (60,000)
Dividends to holders
of non-controlling
interests (7,200) (7,200)
Other comprehensive
income for the year,
net of tax
Income for the year



8,428


8,428 8,428
35,473 35,473 21,033 56,506
Balance at
December 31, 2017
1,319 361,005 2,598 (797) 77,930 548 157,697 600,300 84,239 684,539

* Amount less than NIS 1 thousand.

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2018 *2017 2018 *2017 2017
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Cash flows from operating activities
Income (loss) for the period 58,917 4,379 2,151 (34,684) 56,506
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 55,724 61,743 27,957 31,546 168,209
Financing expenses, net 48,117 80,032 32,866 58,755 117,823
Taxes on income 22,567 10,512 2,525 (2,237) 31,848
Share-based payment transactions 740 428 548
Revaluation of derivatives 1,569 3,876 (306) 1,793 6,454
187,634 160,542 65,621 55,173 381,388
Change in trade and other receivables 63,349 18,593 23,089 (2,184) (27,046)
Change in trade and other payables (18,271) 14,236 50,065 8,788 55,402
Change in provisions (2,954) (2,954)
45,078 29,875 73,154 3,650 28,356
Net cash provided by operating activities 232,712 190,417 138,775 58,823 409,744
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 356 27 86 14 205
Short-term deposits and restricted cash, net 16,352 66 16,352 16,352
Withdrawals from long-term restricted cash 40,511 40,511
Deposit in long-term restricted cash (44,479) (103,748) (39,303) (24,745) (195,372)
Long-term prepaid expenses and loans
granted (23,155) (15,279) (16,470)
Acquisition of property, plant and
equipment (103,466) (135,016) (50,053) (77,026) (368,628)
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash
acquired (8,125)
Acquisition of intangible assets (174) (148) (174) (101) (212)
Receipts (payments) in respect of
derivatives, net 69 (5,669) (19) (3,516) (5,839)
Net cash used in investing activities (138,463) (228,202) (64,165) (89,022) (569,964)

* Restated in order to reflect the transfer of AGS and Greenday from Asia Development to the Company – see Note 4.

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

OPC Energy Ltd. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

For the
Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
June 30
June 30
2018 *2017 2018 *2017 2017
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
In Thousands of New Israeli Shekels
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest paid (49,371) (42,553) (33,008) (25,072) (76,661)
Costs paid in advance in respect of taking
out of loans (1,538) (10,168) (552) (1,265) (13,068)
Dividends paid (21,000) (21,000) (67,200)
Receipt (repayment) of short-term loans from
the parent company and others (39,325) 18,529 (58,352)
Proceeds from issuance of shares, net
of issuance expenses 361,703
Proceeds from issuance of debentures, net
of issuance expenses 315,878 315,878 315,818
Payment of early repayment commission (22,950) (22,950) (22,950)
Receipt of long-term loans 22,000 415,000 160,000 494,000
Repayment of capital notes issued to the
former parent company (10,350) (64,068)
Repayment of loans from banks and others (56,307) (240,464) (32,400) (218,879) (280,422)
Repayment of debentures (11,200) (11,200)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities (117,416) 365,068 (98,160) 226,241 588,800
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash (23,167) 327,283 (23,550) 196,042 428,580
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
the period 508,181 86,159 508,625 216,992 86,159
Impact of changes in the currency exchange
rate on the balances of cash and cash
equivalents 199 (6,385) 138 (5,977) (6,558)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
the period 485,213 407,057 485,213 407,057 508,181

* Restated in order to reflect the transfer of AGS and Greenday from Asia Development to the Company – see Note 4.

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are an integral part thereof.

Note 1 – The Reporting Entity

OPC Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Company") was incorporated in Israel on February 2, 2010. The Company's registered address (since May 1, 2018) is 121 Menachem Begin Blvd., Tel-Aviv, Israel. The Company is controlled by Kenon Holdings Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Parent Company"), a company incorporated in Singapore, the shares of which are "dual listed" for trading on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Stock Exchange"). Up to February 15, 2018, the Company was controlled by I.C. Power Asia Development Ltd. (hereinafter – "Asia Development"), on which date Asia Development transferred its entire holdings in the Company to the Parent Company.

The Company is a public company the securities of which are listed for trading on thse Stock Exchange. The Company and its subsidiaries, the financial statements of which are consolidated with those of the Company (hereinafter – "the Group"), operate in Israel in the area of generation of electricity, including initiation, development, construction and operation of power plants, and the generation and supply of electricity to private customers and to Israel Electric Company (hereinafter – "IEC").

The subsidiary, OPC Rotem Ltd. (hereinafter – "Rotem"), won a tender for construction of a private power plant located in the Rotem Plain having a capacity pursuant to the generation license of about 466 megawatts (MW) and signed an agreement for sale of the electricity (hereinafter – "the PPA") with IEC. In addition, as a result of its win in the above-mentioned tender, Rotem was issued a license to produce and sell electricity for a period of 30 years. On July 6, 2013, Rotem commenced commercial operation of the power plant.

The subsidiary, OPC Hadera Ltd. (hereinafter – "Hadera"), which was transferred to the Company by Asia Development in May 2017, as detailed in Note 4 below, is currently constructing a power plant that uses cogeneration technology (generation of electricity and steam). Hadera holds a conditional license for construction of a power plant adjacent to Hadera Paper Mills, having an installed capacity of up to 148.5 MW.

The Group's activities are subject to regulation, including, among other things, the provisions of the Electricity Sector Law, 1996, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, resolutions of the Electricity Authority, the provisions of the Law for Promotion of Competition and Reduction of Concentration, 2013, and regulation in connection with licensing of businesses, planning and construction, and environmental quality. The Electricity Authority is authorized to issue licenses under the Electricity Sector Law (licenses for facilities having a generation capacity in excess of 100 MW also require approval of the Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water), supervise the license holders, determine tariffs and provide benchmarks for the level, nature and quality of the services that are required from an "Essential Service Provider" that holds a generation license or a transmission and distribution license, is a producer of electricity and/or is a private electricity producer. Accordingly, the Electricity Authority supervises both IEC and private electricity producers.

The Group's activities are subject to seasonal fluctuations as a result of changes in the official Time of Use of Electricity Tariff (hereinafter – "the TAOZ"), which is regulated and published by the Electricity Authority. The year is broken down into 3 seasons: "summer" (July and August), "winter" (December, January and February) and "transition" (March through June and September through November). For each season a different tariff is set. The Company's results are based on the generation component, which is part of the TAOZ, and as a result there is a seasonal effect.

Note 2 – Basis of Preparation of the Financial Statements

A. Declaration of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Financial Reporting for Interim Periods" and do not include all of the information required in complete, annual financial statements. These statements should be read together with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 (hereinafter – "the Annual Financial Statements"). In addition, these financial statements were prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section D of the Securities Regulations (Periodic and Immediate Reports) 1970.

The condensed, consolidated, interim financial statements were approved for publication by the Company's Board of Directors on August 13, 2018.

B. Functional and presentation currency

The New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is the currency that represents the principal economic environment in which the Group operates. Accordingly, the NIS is the functional currency of the Group. The NIS also serves as the presentation currency in these financial statements. Currencies other than the NIS constitute foreign currency.

C. Use of estimates and judgment

In preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IFRS, Company management is required to use judgment when making estimates, assessments and assumptions that affect implementation of the policies and the amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. It is clarified that the actual results are likely to be different than these estimates.

Management's judgment, at the time of implementing the Group's accounting policies and the main assumptions used in the estimates involving uncertainty, are consistent with those used in the Annual Financial Statements, except for that stated in Note 3.

Note 3 – Significant Accounting Policies

A. The Group's accounting policies in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as the policies applied in the Annual Financial Statements, except as detailed below.

B. First-time application of new accounting standards, amendments and interpretations

Commencing from January 1, 2018, the Group applies the new accounting standards and amendments to standards described below:

(1) IFRS 9 (2014), Financial Instruments

Commencing from the first quarter of 2018, the Group applies IFRS 9 (2014), Financial Instruments (in this section – "the Standard" or "IFRS 9"), which supersedes IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (in this section – "IAS 39"). The Group has elected to apply the Standard as from January 1, 2018, without adjustment of the comparative figures. The first-time application of the Standard did not have a material effect on the financial statements as at January 1, 2018.

All the financial instruments that under IAS 39 had been allocated to the "loans and receivables" measurement group were reallocated under IFRS 9 to the "amortized cost" measurement group. The first-time application of IFRS 9 did not have a material effect on the opening balance of retained earnings and other the equity components.

Set forth below are the main changes in the accounting policies as a result of application of the Standard commencing from January 1, 2018:

Initial recognition and measurement

The Group initially recognizes trade receivables and debt instruments issued on the date they are created. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date on which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Generally, a financial asset or financial liability is initially measured at fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset or financial liability not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issuance of the financial asset or the financial liability. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially measured at the transaction price. Receivables originating from contract assets are initially measured at the carrying amount of the contract assets on the date the classification was changed from a contract asset to receivables.

Financial assets – classification and subsequent measurement

The Group has balances of trade and other receivables and deposits that are held under a business model the objective of which is collection of the contractual cash flows. The contractual cash flows in respect of such financial assets comprise solely payments of principal and interest that reflect consideration for the time-value of the money and the credit risk. Accordingly, such financial assets are measured at amortized cost.

Note 3 – Significant Accounting Policies (Cont.)

B. First-time application of new accounting standards, amendments and interpretations (Cont.)

(1) IFRS 9 (2014), Financial Instruments (Cont.)

Measurement of expected credit losses

Expected credit losses represent a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured at the present value of the difference between the cash flows to which the Group is entitled under the contract and the cash flows that the Group expects to receive. Expected credit losses are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset.

Financial assets impaired due to credit risk

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets that are measured amortized cost and debt instruments that are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income have become impaired by credit risk. A financial asset is impaired due to credit risk when one or more of the events occur that adversely affect the future cash flows estimated for such financial asset.

Hedge accounting

As of December 31, 2017, the hedge relationships designated for hedge accounting under IAS 39 qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9, and are therefore considered continuing hedge relationships.

(2) IFRS 15, Revenues from Contracts with Customers

Commencing from January 1, 2018, the Group is applying for the first time International Financial Reporting Standard No. 15 (in this section – "IFRS 15" or "the Standard"), which provides guidelines for recognition of revenue. The Group has elected to apply the Standard using the "catch-up" approach, by means of adjusting the balance of the retained earnings as at January 1, 2018, and without restatement of the comparative figures. The first-time application of the Standard did not have a material effect on the financial statements as at January 1, 2018.

The Standard presents a new five-step model for recognition of revenue from contracts with customers: (1) Identification of the contract with the customer; (2) Identification of separate performance obligations in the contract; (3) Determination of the transaction price; (4) Allocation of the transaction price to the separate performance obligations; (5) Recognition of revenue when the performance obligations are fulfilled.

Set forth below are the highlights of the new accounting policies in connection with recognition of revenue that were applied commencing from January 1, 2018 as a result of application of the Standard:

Note 3 – Significant Accounting Policies (Cont.)

B. First-time application of new accounting standards, amendments and interpretations (Cont.)

(2) IFRS 15, Revenues from Contracts with Customers (Cont.)

Revenue

The Group recognizes revenue when the customer attains control of the promised goods or services. Revenue is measured based on the amount of the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in consideration for transfer of the goods and services promised to the customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

Determination of the contract price

The transaction price is the amount of the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in consideration for transfer of the goods and services promised to the customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties. When determining the transaction price, the Group considers the effects of all of the following: variable consideration, the existence of a significant financing component in the contract, non-cash consideration and consideration payable to the customer.

(3) Interpretation IFRIC 22, Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Deposits in Foreign Currency

The Interpretation provides that the transaction date for purposes of determining the exchange rate to be used for recording a transaction in foreign currency that includes advance deposit is the date on which the Group initially recognizes a non-monetary asset/liability in respect of the said advance deposit. Where there are multiple advance payments or receipts, the Group will determine the transaction date for each payment/receipt separately.

The Interpretation is being applied prospectively.

C. Accounting standards not yet adopted

IFRS 16, Leases

IFRS 16 supersedes International Accounting Standard (IAS) No. 17 "Leases" and the related Interpretations. The provisions of the Standard cancel the existing requirement that lessees classify the lease as an operating or a financing lease. Instead, as for lessees, the new Standard presents a uniform model for the accounting treatment of all leases, pursuant to which the lessee is to recognize an asset and a liability in respect of the lease in its financial statements. The Standard also sets out new disclosure requirements that are more extensive than the presently existing requirements. The Standard is effective for annual periods commencing on January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted, provided that the Company also applies IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers". The Group intends to adopt the Standard commencing from January 1, 2019, using the "catch-up" approach, while adjusting the balance of retained earnings as at January 1, 2019.

Note 3 – Significant Accounting Policies (Cont.)

C. Accounting standards not yet adopted (Cont.)

The Group intends to elect to apply the transitional provision whereby on the application date it will recognize a lease liability based on the present value of the balance of the future lease payments, discounted based on the lessee's incremental interest rate on that date, and a parallel "lease usage right" asset in the same amount, adjusted for the lease payments made in advance or accrued that were recognize as an asset or a liability prior to the initial application date. As a result, the Standard is not expected to have a material impact on the retained earnings on the application date.

Note 4 – Business Combination under Common Control

In May 2017, the parent company executed a restructuring transaction, in accordance with Section 104 of the Income Tax Ordinance, whereby the Parent Company at that time, Asia Development (hereinafter in this Note – "the Parent Company"), transferred to the Company: (1) its entire holdings (100%) in Hadera, and (2) its entire holdings (100%) in O.P.C Operating Ltd. (the present operator of the Energy Center and upon completion of construction of the Hadera power plant will serve as the operating company for the Hadera power plant) (hereinafter – "Hadera Operating Company"), this being in consideration for issuance of 20 ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value each of the Company to the Parent Company. Concurrent with the aforementioned transfer, the Parent Company assigned to the Company capital notes in the amount of NIS 191,844 thousand, which were issued by Hadera to the Parent Company. Against the said assignment of the capital notes, a debt of the Company to the Parent Company was recorded in the same amount, which was offset against a loan that the Company had provided to the Parent Company.

In July 2017, the Parent Company made a structural change, pursuant to Section 104 of the Income Tax Ordinance, whereby the Parent Company transferred to the Company all of its holdings (80%) in AGS Rotem Ltd. (hereinafter – "AGS"), in exchange for issuance of one ordinary share of NIS 0.01 par value of the Company to the Parent Company. As part of the transfer of the Parent Company's holdings in AGS to the Company, capital notes issued by AGS to the Parent Company were assigned in favor of the Company, the balance of which as at the date of the transfer of AGS was about NIS 8,385 thousand, this being against a debt of the Company to the Parent Company in the same amount, which was repaid during 2017.

In July 2017, the Parent Company sold to OPC Solar Ltd. its entire holdings (85.3%) in Greenday Renewable Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "Greenday"), which was purchased by the Parent Company on January 12, 2017, for a consideration of NIS 288 thousand and assignment to the Company of Greenday's debt to the Parent Company, the balance of which as of June 30, 2017, was NIS 2,618 thousand, such that Greenday will be indebted to the Company and the Company will be indebted to the Parent Company. The said debt to the Parent Company was paid during 2017.

Note 4 – Business Combination under Common Control (Cont.)

The transfers of Hadera, Hadera Operating Company, AGS and Greenday to the Company were accounted for as business combinations under common control, in accordance with the "as pooling" method, as if the acquisitions had been executed on the date that control was initially achieved by the Parent Company. For this purpose, the comparative data was restated. The acquired assets and liabilities are presented at their values as previously presented in the consolidated financial statements of the Parent Company on the date of transfer of the shares of Hadera, Hadera Operating Company, AGS and Greenday. The Company's equity components were restated from the date that control was initially achieved by the Parent Company, such that the equity components of Hadera, Hadera Operating Company, AGS and Greenday were added to the Company's existing equity components. The amounts of the acquired assets and liabilities on the date that control was achieved were recognized directly in equity. The difference between the consideration transferred, including the par value of the transferred shares, and the net cost of the net assets and liabilities, as well as the aforementioned effects stemming from the restructuring, were recorded in the "capital reserve in respect of mergers".

Presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the "as pooling" method mainly impacted the balance of the property, plant and equipment and the balance of the capital notes issued to the former parent company, each of which increased by about NIS 11 million.

Note 5 – Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts in the books of certain financial assets and liabilities, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables, other receivables, derivatives, trade payables and other payables are the same as or approximate their fair values.

The fair values of the other financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statement of financial position, are as follows:

Fair value

At June 30, 2018
Book
Value*
Fair
Value
In Thousands of NIS
Loans from banks and financial institutions 1,836,488 2,090,310
Debentures 304,798 326,216
At June 30, 2017
Book
Value*
Fair
Value
In Thousands of NIS
Loans from banks and financial institutions 1,816,327 2,137,682
Debentures 315,931 330,282

Note 5 – Financial Instruments (Cont.)

At December 31, 2017
Book Fair
Value* Value
In Thousands of NIS
Loans from banks and financial institutions 1,827,753 2,221,979
Debentures 315,918 365,728

* Includes current maturities.

Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value, using the Level 2 valuation method. The fair value is measured using the discounted future cash flows method, on the basis of observable data.

In addition, the Company enters into transactions in derivative financial instruments in order to hedge foreign currency risks. Derivatives are recorded based on their fair value. The fair value of the derivative financial instruments is based on prices, rates and interest rates that are received from banks, brokers and through customary trading software. The fair value of the derivatives is estimated on the basis of the data received, using valuation and pricing techniques that are characteristic of the various instruments in the different markets. The fair value measurement of long-term derivative financial instruments is estimated by discounting the cash flows deriving from them, based on the terms and maturity of each instrument and using market interest rates for similar instruments as at the measurement date. Changes in the economic assumptions and the valuation techniques could materially affect the fair value of the instruments.

Set forth below is data regarding the representative rates of exchange and the Consumer Price Index (CPI):

CPI
(in points)
Exchange
rate of
the dollar
against
shekel
Exchange
rate of
the euro
against
shekel
June 30, 2018 107.4 3.65 4.255
June 30, 2017 106.9 3.496 3.986
December 31, 2017 106.4 3.467 4.153
Change during the six months ended:
June 30, 2018 0.9% 5.3% 2.5%
June 30, 2017 0.7% (9.1%) (1.4%)
Change during the three months ended:
June 30, 2018 1.2% 3.9% (1.7%)
June 30, 2017 0.9% (3.8%) 2.7%
Change during the year ended:
December 31, 2017 0.3% (9.8%) 2.7%
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Note 6 – Acquisition of Tzomet

Tzomet Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "Tzomet") is advancing a project for construction of a power plant running on natural gas, using open-cycle conventional technology and having an output of about 396 megawatts, which is located proximate to the Plugot Intersection.

Pursuant to that stated in Note 27(M) to the Annual Financial Statements, on February 26, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved completion of the Tzomet transaction, along with waiver of the precondition for receipt of a new license by Tzomet. Accordingly, on March 7, 2018 the transaction was completed and the control of Tzomet was transferred to the Company (hereinafter – "the Transaction Completion Date"). Furthermore, the Board of Directors approved an update of the milestones with respect to the fixed payment dates provided in the original agreements, in such a manner that does not change the total amount of the consideration compared with the original milestones. As a result, on the Transaction Completion Date the Company paid the amount of U.S.\$3,650 thousand (U.S.\$3,550 thousand in respect of repayment of a shareholders' loan in Tzomet and U.S.\$100 thousand for acquisition of the shares of Tzomet) in respect of fulfillment of the first milestone. Following receipt in March 2018 of the decision in the administrative petition rejecting the petition, the Company paid an additional U.S.\$3,650 thousand, in respect of fulfillment of the second milestone. The remaining consideration, in the amount of about U.S.\$15,800 thousand, is to be paid on the date of the financial closing of the Tzomet transaction.

In June 2016, Tzomet submitted an application to IEC relating to a feasibility study for connection of the facility to the national electricity network (hereinafter – "the Preliminary Study"). In August 2017, the results of the Preliminary Study conducted by IEC's System Administrator were received. According to the results of the Preliminary Study, there is no certainty with respect to the timetables that will enable connection of the plant to the national electricity network. Tzomet filed an appeal of the results of the Preliminary Study with the Electricity Authority. In May 2018, the Electricity Authority issued its decision whereby no fault was found with the results of the Preliminary Study conducted by the System Administrator and, therefore, there are no grounds to contest it. The Company believes it will be able to continue to take action in order to obtain a positive preliminary study for connection to the national transmission network. Accordingly, in June 2018, the Company submitted a request for a preliminary study. The results of the said preliminary study have not yet been received.

In addition, further to that stated in the annual financial statements, in May 2018, the City of Kiryat Gat filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of the decision on the administrative petition issued by the District Court for Administrative Matters in Be'er Sheva to reject the administrative petition filed regarding the leniency allowed with respect to National Infrastructures Plan (NIP) 55. A decision in the appeal has not yet been issued, except for determination of dates for submission of summaries on behalf of the parties and a date for hearing the appeal, which was set for November 2018. At this stage, prior to hearing of the appeal's substantive claims, the Company and its legal advisors are unable to estimate the chances that the claim will ultimately be accepted but, nevertheless, they believe that the appeal is more likely to be rejected than accepted and, accordingly, no provision has been included in the financial statements in respect thereof.

Note 7 – Additional Information

A. Further to that stated in Note 27(G) to the Annual Financial Statements, in January 2018, the Electricity Authority published a resolution, regarding tariff updates for 2018, wherein the generation component was raised by 6.7% – from NIS 264 per MWh to NIS 281.6 per MWh.

Note 7 – Additional Information (Cont.)

  • B. Further to the stated in Note 27(G) to the Annual Financial Statements, in February 2018, Tamar Partners filed a detailed statement of claim wherein they repeat the contentions that are described in the Note and also raised an alternative argument, pursuant to which NIS 361.5 per MWh should be declared as the relevant tariff for the period in dispute (constituting the average of the four tariffs published by the Electricity Authority in 2013). On June 8, 2018, Rotem filed a detailed statement of defense wherein it rejected the contentions. Rotem believes that it is more likely than not that its position will be accepted. Accordingly, no provision was included in the financial statements in respect of said claim.
  • C. On January 10, 2018, a request was filed with the District Court in Tel-Aviv–Jaffa for certification of a derivative claim (hereinafter in this Section "the Request") by a shareholder in Oil Refineries Ltd. (hereinafter – "ORL") against former and current directors of ORL, Israel Chemicals Ltd., Israel Corporation Ltd., Mr. Idan Ofer, Mr. Ehud Angel, and against the Company, Rotem and Hadera (hereinafter – "the OPC Group"). The subject matter of the Request involves gas purchase transactions of ORL, Israel Chemicals Ltd. and the OPC Group (hereinafter – "the Companies"), including the inter-company aspects thereof, including: (1) a transaction of the Companies for purchase of natural gas from Tamar Partners (for additional information see Note 27(G) to the Annual Financial Statements); and (2) transactions of the Companies for purchase of natural gas from Energean (for additional information see Note 27(G) to the Annual Financial Statements). Regarding a transaction with Energean, in brief, the plaintiff claims that, in addition to the transaction of the Companies with Energean, a transaction is required among the Companies themselves for allocation of the economic benefits achieved in the joint negotiations in a manner that properly reflects the purchasing power and the negotiating strength of each of them. The plaintiff argues that the alleged absence of such an inter-company transaction (or the alleged absence of a proper proceeding for allocation of the benefit) adversely impacts ORL (is not at arm's length regarding the inter-company aspect), and ORL does not receive its share of the economic benefit in light of its significant purchasing power and its contribution to the negotiations with Energean (among other things, in light of the fact that the transaction was executed at similar prices to the Group Companies). The principal remedies sought by the plaintiff in the Request with respect to the Energean transaction are several declaratory and monetary measures, including, among other things, implementation of an inter-company proceeding.

Regarding the Tamar transaction, the plaintiff argues that engagement in the Tamar transaction was not properly approved by ORL and raises other allegations in relation to this transaction, including whether the transaction is beneficial to ORL and at arm's length; in relation to the Tamar transaction, declaratory remedies and compensation remedies are sought and/or refunding of the benefit amounts allegedly received by the Company and the other parties to the transaction at the expense of ORL, with the addition of the claimed coefficient.

Subsequent to the date of the report, in August 2018, OPC Group submitted its response to the Request. OPC Group rejected the contentions appearing in the Request and requested summary dismissal of the Request.

In the Company's estimation, based on its legal advisors, it is more reasonable than not that the Request will not be accepted by the Court and, accordingly, no provision was included in the Company's financial statements in respect of the Request.

Note 7 – Additional Information (Cont.)

  • D. Further to the stated in Note 16(C)(4) of the Annual Financial Statements, in January 2018 Hadera made an additional withdrawal of NIS 22 million from the Senior Facility Agreement. The interest rate on the withdrawal was 3.11% for the CPI-linked portion and 4.67% for the portion not linked to the CPI.
  • E. Further to the stated in Note 27(E) to the Annual Financial Statements, in March 2018 the Company assumed the corporate guarantees that had been provided in the past by Asia Development, in the aggregate amount of about U.S.\$32 million.
  • F. Further to the stated in Note 25(D) to the Annual Financial Statements, in February 2018, the amounts of the guarantees to IEC were updated to NIS 93 million (linked to the CPI). In May 2018, the pledged deposits in respect of the guarantees to IEC were updated to NIS 38 million.
  • G. In January 2018, the Rating Board of Midroog Ltd. (hereinafter "Midroog") reapproved the rating of Hadera's senior debt at A3 with a stable outlook for the construction and operation period and at A2 with a stable outlook for the operation period only. In February 2018, Midroog updated the long-term rating of Rotem to Aa3 with a positive outlook and also updated the rating of Rotem's senior debt from Aa3 with a stable outlook to a positive outlook.
  • H. Further to the stated in Note 27(G) to the Annual Financial Statements, as at the approval date of the financial statements, all the preconditions were fulfilled with reference to Rotem and Hadera (receipt of approval of the General Meeting of the Company's shareholders and receipt of approval of the consortium of financiers), and the precondition was also fulfilled regarding approval of the Restrictive Business Practices (Antitrust) Authority. On the other hand, the precondition stipulated in the Energean agreements had not yet been fulfilled with respect to the financial closing of Energean (hereinafter – "the Precondition"). Should the Precondition not be fulfilled by December 31, 2018, each of the parties will be permitted to bring the agreement to an end by means of an agreed advance notice, provided that the Precondition is not fulfilled during the said early notification period.
  • I. Further to the stated in Note 27(J) of the Annual Financial Statements, in April 2018, Hadera and ORL agreed with respect to early termination of the agreement for sale of gas immediately, such that it will terminate on April 30, 2018.
  • J. In May 2018, Rotem entered into a binding agreement with IEC for the sale of gas quantities. Sale of the gas will be made during the course of the period, in September up to November 2018.
  • K. In April 2018, Hadera entered into an agreement with IEC for sale of surplus gas quantities supplied to it under the agreement with Tamar Partners (as described in Note 27(G) to the Annual Financial Statements) for the period from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. Either of the parties may terminate the agreement at an earlier date by means of an advance notice of 30 days, but not before July 1, 2018.
  • L. In April 2018, Rotem declared and distributed a dividend in the amount of NIS 105 million to its shareholders (the portion attributed to non-controlling interests amounted to NIS 21 million).

Note 7 – Additional Information (Cont.)

M. Further to that stated in Note 19(C) to the Annual Financial Statements, in May 2018, the employee stock option plan was updated in a manner that included three revisions: (1) addition of the possibility of issuing Restricted Share Units (RSUs); (2) addition of 797,168 to the number of options and/or RSUs that may be issued under the plan; and (3) revision of the adjustment mechanism in a case of change of control.

Each RSU unit will entitle its holder to receive from the Company, by way of allotment and for no consideration, one ordinary share of NIS 0.01 par value of the Company. The RSUs will not convey to the holders thereof any right conveyed to shareholders, prior to their exercise for shares of the Company, including a right to vote, except for the right to receive an amount equivalent to a dividend in a case where the Company decides to distribute a dividend.

In June 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved a private issuance to eight managers and officers in the Group, in an aggregate quantity of 1,165,625 options exercisable for 1,165,625 ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value of the Company and 248,685 RSUs (hereinafter – "the Offered Securities"). The Offered Securities will be issued under the Capital Track (with a trustee), in accordance with Section 102 of the Income Tax Ordinance [New Version], 1961, in four equal tranches. The vesting conditions and expiration dates of the Offered Securities are as follows:

Tranche No. Vesting Conditions Expiration Dates
First tranche At the end of 12 months from the grant date At the end of 36 months from the vesting date
Second tranche At the end of 24 months from the grant date At the end of 24 months from the vesting date
Third tranche At the end of 36 months from the grant date At the end of 24 months from the vesting date
Fourth tranche At the end of 48 months from the grant date At the end of 24 months from the vesting date

The exercise price of each option is NIS 18.41 (unlinked). The exercise price is subject to certain adjustments (including in respect of distribution of dividends, issuance of rights, etc.).

The average fair value of each option granted was estimate proximate to the issuance date, using the Black and Scholes model, at NIS 3.84 per option. The calculation is based on a standard deviation of 20.93%–21.41%, a risk-free interest rate of 0.88% to 1.43% and an expected life of 4 to 6 years. The fair value of the RSU Units was estimated based on the price of a Company share on June 20, 2018, which was NIS 18.52.

The cost of the benefit embedded in the Offered Securities, as stated, which is based on the fair value proximate to the date of their grant, amounted to about NIS 8,955 thousand. This amount will be recorded to the statement of income over the vesting period of each tranche.

Note 7 – Additional Information (Cont.)

N. Further to the stated in Note 17 of the Annual Financial Statements, in June 2018, the trust certificate of the debentures (Series A) was amended (hereinafter – "the Amendment"), with respect to, among other things, definition of the term "the Company's cash flows", such that the reference to "cash flows used in investing activities" will be eliminated. Furthermore, pursuant to the said amendment, the Company provided a debt service reserve, in the scope of 18 months' payments of principal and interest, and it committed to comply with financial covenants and restrictions regarding distributions such that the "historical debt coverage ratio" will not fall below 1.2, and for purposes of a distribution, as defined in the trust certificate, the "historical debt coverage ratio" will not be lower than 1.4.

Note 8 – Events Occurring Subsequent to the Date of the Statement of Financial Position

  • A. In July 2018, an issuer's rating of A- with a stable outlook for the Company and a rating of A- for the Company's debentures (Series A) were reconfirmed by Maalot. In addition, in August 2018, a rating of A3 with a stable rating outlook for the Company's debentures (Series A) was reconfirmed by Midroog.
  • B. In July 2018, Hadera made an additional withdrawal from the Senior Facility Agreement, in the amount of NIS 20 million. The interest rate on the amount withdrawn is 3.36% on the part linked to the CPI and 4.97% on the unlinked part.
  • C. Further to the stated in Note 27Q of the Annual Financial Statements, in June 2018, Rotem filed its response to the request for certification of a derivative claim (hereinafter in this Note – "the Request"). In Rotem's estimation, based on its legal advisors, it is more likely than not that the Request will not be accepted by the Court and, accordingly, no provision has been recorded in the financial statements in respect of the Request.

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