Annual Report • Mar 29, 2018
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Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF A FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
March 29, 2018
Commission File Number 001-36761
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On March 29, 2018, Kenon Holdings Ltd.'s subsidiary OPC Energy Ltd. ("OPC") reported to the Israeli Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange its annual report (in Hebrew) for the year ended December 31, 2017 ("OPC's Annual Report"). English convenience translations of (i) Chapter 2: Board of Directors' Report and (ii) Chapter 3: Consolidated Financial Statements dated December 31, 2017 of OPC's Annual 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.
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 OPC-Hadera and Tzomet Energy projects, including expected cost and timing of the completion and capacity of these projects and plans to obtain necessary approvals, OPC's business strategy , including the plans with respect to development projects and projects involving photovoltaic technology, statements with respect to OPC's agreements and certain related disputes, the expected cancellation of certain guarantees for the liabilities of OPC-Rotem and OPC-Hadera, EA tariffs and their expected effects on OPC, expected effects of new accounting standards on OPC's results, statements relating to litigation and/or regulatory proceedings and prospective claims, and statements relating to OPC's dividend distribution policy. 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 on a timely basis, within expected budget, or at all, that OPC's agreements and certain related disputes do not proceed as expected, that the new accounting standards and the EA tariffs affect OPC in different or more material ways, OPC's ability to pay dividends as contemplated, or at all, 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.
99.1 OPC Energy Ltd. – Periodical Report for 2017—Chapter 2: Board of Directors' Report for 2017, as published on March 29, 2018 with the Israeli Securities Authority and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange* 99.2 OPC Energy Ltd. – Periodical Report for 2017—Chapter 3: Consolidated Financial Statements dated December 31, 2017, as published on March 29, 2018 with the Israeli Securities Authority and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange*
*English convenience translation from Hebrew original document.
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: March 29, 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
The Board of Directors of OPC Energy Ltd. ("the Company") is pleased to present herewith the Report of the Board of Directors on the activity of the Company and its investees, whose financial statements have been consolidated with the financial statements of the Company ("the Group") as of December 31, 2017 and for the year ended on that date, pursuant to the Securities Regulations (Periodic and Immediate Reports), 1970 ("the Reporting Regulations").
The review presented below is limited in scope and relates to events and changes that occurred in the Company's state of affairs in the reporting period, the impact of which are significant.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017 and for the year ended on the same date, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in accordance with the Securities Regulations (Annual Financial Statements), 2010("Financial Statements"), are presented together with this report. In some instances, details are presented which review events that occurred subsequent to the date of the Financial Statements and close to the date of the report's publication. The materiality of the information included in this report has been examined from the Company's point of view. In some of the cases, additional detailed description is provided in order to present a comprehensive picture of the subject outlined.
It should be emphasized that the description in this report includes forward-looking information, as defined in the Securities Law, 1968. Forward looking-looking information is information about which there is uncertainty with regard to the future, including forecasts, assessments, estimates or other information relating to a future event or matter, the realization of which is not certain and/or is not under the Company's control. The forward-looking information included in this report is based on current information or assessments in the Company as of the publication date of this report.
On July 2, 2017, the Company changed its name from "I.C. Power Israel Ltd." to its present name "OPC Energy Ltd.".
On July 31, 2017, the Company published a prospectus for the completion, listing for trade and initial public offering (dated August 1, 2017), as amended on August 8, 2017 (Ref: 2017-01-068464) ("the Prospectus"): (1) for the completion of the initial public offering of up to 34,000,000 shares of common stock ("the IPO"); and (2) for the listing for trade and release from blockage of NIS 320,000,000 par value of the Company's bonds (Series A) (which were issued as part of a private placement to classified investors on May 18, 2017). Within the framework of the issue, the Company raised NIS 398,583,750 (gross), in consideration for the issuance of shares. On August 16, 2017, the Company's shares were listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. ("the TASE") and the Company became a public company, and on August 20, 2017, the Company's bonds (Series A) were listed for trade on the TASE.
As of the reporting date (December 31, 2017), the Company was controlled by I.C. Power Asia Development Ltd. ("Asia Development"), a wholly owned subsidiary (indirectly) of Kenon Holdings Ltd. ("Kenon"), incorporated in Singapore, whose shares are dual-listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and on the TASE. Subsequent to the reporting date, on February 15, 2018, a transaction was completed in which Asia Development transferred all of its holdings in the Company's capital stock to Kenon.
The Company operates itself and through a number of subsidiaries in the field of electricity generation and supply in Israel, including in the promotion, development, construction and operation of power plants and the generation and supply of electricity to private customers and to the IEC Ltd. ("the IEC").
The Company operates in one area of activity – the area of activity is the generation and supply of electricity.
In the context of this area of activity, the Company is engaged in the promotion, development, construction and operation of power plants and the generation and supply of electricity to private customers and to the IEC. The Company's activity in the generation and supply of electricity is focused on the generation of electricity using both conventional technology and cogeneration technology. The Company owns (through subsidiaries under its control) two power plants: the Rotem Power Plant, which operates by conventional technology and the Hadera power plant, which is under construction and will be operated by cogeneration technology.
The Rotem Power Plant is owned by OPC Rotem Ltd. ("Rotem"), in which the Company holds 80% of its shares, and Veridis – Power Plants Ltd. ("Veridis"), which holds 20% of its shares.
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The Hadera Power Plant, which is under construction, is owned by OPC Hadera Ltd. (formerly Advanced Integrated Energy Ltd. ("Hadera"). In addition, Hadera owns the Energy Center which supplies, as of the date of this report, all of the steam requirements and some of the electricity requirements of the Hadera Paper Ltd. factories ("Hadera Paper").
On February 26, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved taking action to complete the agreements in connection with the acquisition of 95% of the issued and paid up capital stock of Zomet Energy Ltd. ("Zomet"), which is promoting the construction of a conventional power plant using open cycle technology ("the Zomet Transaction"). The above agreements were completed on March 7, 2018 and as of the day of the report, the Company holds 95% of the issued and paid-up capital of Zomet. (For details on the Zomet Transaction, see Immediate Report 2018-01-015789 dated February 27, 2018 and Note 27.M. to the Financial Statements).
In addition, in accordance with a decision of the Israeli Government dated April 2, 2017, the Company is advancing a plan, in the National Infrastructure Committee, to construct power plants for the generation of electricity using natural gas adjacent to the Company's Hadera and Rotem sites.
In addition, the Company is actively promoting projects for the generation of electricity using photovoltaic technology.
For details regarding the Company's areas of activity, see Section 3 of Chapter One (Description of the Corporation's Business) of the Periodic Report for 2017, which is part of this report.
For details of the Company's business environment and the impact of external factors on the Company's operations, see Section 7 of Chapter One (Description of the Corporation's Business) of the Periodic Report for 2017, which is part of this report.
| 2017 2016 Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 86,159 Most of the increase stems from proceeds from the issue of shares in the amount of approx. NIS 362 million, 508,181 proceeds from the issue of bonds (Series A) in the amount of approx. NIS 316 million, an increase from current activities of approx. NIS 410 million and an increase in the balances of cash in Hadera in the amount of approx. NIS 170 million. This increase was offset by a decrease due to debt payments including the repayment of a mezzanine loan, current debt payments and the repayment of outstanding balances to Asia Development in the total amount of approx. NIS 502 million and investments in the Rotem power plant in the amount of approx. NIS 76 million, contributions to long-term deposits in the total amount of approx. NIS 179 million, as detailed in the item "long-term deposits and restricted cash", as well as the distribution of a dividend to the Company shareholders and to the minority shareholders in the amount of approx. NIS 67 million. For further details, see the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows of the Company as of December 31, 2017, which is part of the Financial Statements. Short-term deposits and restricted cash 16,352 During the reporting year, the Company repaid the balance of the interim loan received in the past from a financial 752 institution ("the interim loan") and as a result, released the reserve fund. Current maturities of long-term loan to 16,577 The decrease is due to Asia Development's repayment of the loan (the parent company on the repayment date). - Parent Company Trade receivables 152,751 133,726 Most of the increase is due to an increase in electricity rates, as well as a higher customer balance for November 2017 and for the settling of past accounts. Receivables and debit balances 19,306 Most of the increase stems from the VAT balance receivable in the amount of approx. NIS 17 million and refunds 39,210 for fixed assets in the amount of approx. NIS 4 million. Derivative 6,812 The decrease is due to the fact that the life span of the derivative as of the date of the report is 9 months, compared 5,099 to 12 months as of December 31, 2016. Total current assets 705,993 278,932 Non-current assets Long-term deposits and restricted cash 73,158 Most of the increase stems from a deposit in trust in the amount of approx. NIS 76 million for a disputed amount in 264,564 the Tamar Agreement (for further details, see Note 27.G. to the Financial Statements), from additional deposits in the amount of approx. NIS 74 million for the Company's bank guarantees, an additional deposit of approx. NIS 18 million to the debt service fund of the bonds (Series A) and from a classification of approx. NIS 20 million and approx. NIS 5 million to restricted cash for the purpose of providing collateral for guarantees in Rotem and Hadera, respectively. Long-term loan to the parent company 182,346 During the reporting period, Asia Development (then the parent company) repaid the balance of the loan. - Long-term differed expenses and loans 81,681 Most of the increase stems from an increase of approx. NIS 14 million as a result of an investment in infrastructure 100,356 granted for the Hadera project, an increase in deferred expenses of approx. NIS 5 million for the senior debt in Hadera, and provision of loans to Zomet in the amount of approx. NIS 3 million. This increase was offset by a decrease of approx. 4 million for the current amortization of deferred expenses in Rotem. Derivative 4,741 The decrease is due to the fact that the Company has not had a balance of derivative instruments for a period - exceeding a year. Deferred taxes 751 218 The change is not significant. Fixed assets 2,184,405 1,955,418 Most of the increase stems from an investment of approx. NIS 324 million in the Hadera Power Plant, which was offset by the depreciation of the fixed assets of Rotem and Hadera (the Energy Center) in the total amount of approx. NIS 109 million. Intangible assets 5,689 3,931 An increase of approx. 2 million due to goodwill and an additional intangible asset recognized in the acquisition of the subsidiary, Greenday Renewable Energy Ltd. (85.3% of the capital stock),in July 2017. Total non-current assets 2,555,765 2,301,493 |
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| Item | Explanations of the Board of Directors | ||
| Total assets 3,261,758 2,580,425 |
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| Item | 2017 | 2016 | Explanations of the Board of Directors | ||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Current maturities from banks and financial institutions |
104,978 | 94,591 Most of the increase stems from additions to current maturities of approx. NIS 22 million for the bonds (Series A) issued during the reporting period. This increase was offset by a decrease due to the repayment of current maturities of the interim loan in the amount of approx. NIS 11 million. |
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| Trade payables | 202,705 | 123,918 Most of the increase stems from an increase in a supplier's balance for gas purchases in the amount of approx. NIS 48 million, for the construction contractor in Hadera in the amount of approx. NIS 19 million, and for unpaid IEC balances as of the reporting date in the amount of approx. NIS 17 million. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of approx. NIS 7 million in the balance of the maintenance supplier. |
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| Other payables and credit balances, including derivative instruments |
36,983 | 33,898 Most of the increase stems from an increase in interest payable in the amount of approx. NIS 6 million, an increase in expenses payable in the amount of approx. NIS 5 million and an increase in the VAT balance payable of approx. NIS 4 million. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in the balance with related parties in the amount of approx. NIS 5 million, a decrease in the fair value of derivative instruments in Hadera in the amount of approx. NIS 4 million and the cancellation of provisions in Rotem in the amount of approx. NIS 3 million. |
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| Loans and capital notes issued to the parent company |
- | 132,448 During the reporting period, the capital notes were repaid to Asia Development as part of the restructuring of the Group (for additional details, see Note 5 and Note 18.B. to the Financial Statements). |
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| Total current liabilities | 344,666 | 384,855 | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Long-term loans from banks and financial institutions |
1,744,739 | 1,505,950 Most of the increase stems from the provision of loans in the framework of Hadera's senior debt in the amount of approx. NIS 494 million.In addition, there was an increase in interest and linkage for the outstanding senior debts of Rotem and Hadera, in the amount of approx. NIS 18 million. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of approx. NIS 280 million as a result of the repayment of the interim loan and the senior debt in Rotem. |
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| Bonds | 293,954 | - The increase is due to the issuance of bonds (Series A) in the reporting year (for additional details, see Note 17 to the Financial Statements). |
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| Capital notes issued to Parent company and to a related party |
1,803 | 10,353 Following the restructuring of the Group, capital notes were repaid to Asia Development during the year. The balance represents the balance of the debt to a related party. |
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| Derivative instruments | - | 2,969 The decrease is due to the fact that the Company has not had a balance of derivative instruments for a period exceeding a year. |
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| Employee benefits | 280 | 280 | |||
| Deferred taxes, net | 191,777 | 158,307 Most of the increase stems from an adjustment to deferred taxes as a result of the profit for the year. | |||
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,232,553 | 1,677,859 | |||
| Total liabilities | 2,577,219 | 2,062,714 |
| For the Year ended December 31 Item |
Explanations of the Board of Directors | |||
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| 2017 | 2016 | |||
| Sales | 1,315,679 | 1,245,129 The increase is due to an increase of approx. NIS 57 million due mainly to an increase in electricity rates, an increase of approx. NIS 3 million stems from a higher volume of sales of electricity to customers and an increase of approx. NIS 11 million was due to the settling of past accounts with customers (for further details, see Note 27.N. to the Financial Statements). |
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| Cost of sales (net of depreciation and amortization) |
958,968 | 963,170 In 2017, the Rotem plant was more available than in 2016 due to large planned maintenance carried out in 2016. As a result, energy generation and gas consumption in 2017 were higher than in 2016. On the other hand, electricity purchases from the system administrator were lower. In view of this, there was a decrease of approx. NIS 33 million resulting from a lower amount of energy purchases. Despite the increase in the quantity of gas, in view of the appreciation of the NIS against the USD in 2017, the total NIS cost of the gas was approx. NIS 15 million lower than in 2016. On the other hand, payments to the IEC are higher due to an increase in infrastructure and system rates and a higher volume of sales in the amount of approx. NIS 40 million, as well as payments to the IEC for the settling of past accounts with customers in the amount of approx. NIS 4 million (for further details, see Note 27.N. to the Financial Statements). |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 112,210 | 106,223 Most of the increase stems from maintenance carried out earlier than planned that increased fixed assets and therefore depreciation for 2017 (for additional details, see Note 27.D.3. to the Financial Statements. |
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| Gross profit | 244,501 | 175,736 | ||
| Administrative and general expenses | 39,576 | 28,942 Most of the increase stems from a one-time grant, a share-based payment and an increase in salary costs and directors' fees in the amount of approx. NIS 6.5 million. In addition, there was an increase in the cost of professional and legal services in the amount of approx. NIS 4 million. |
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| Other income, net | 1,252 | 7,496 In 2016, the Company updated its estimate regarding the derivative in respect of gas surplus sales in Hadera and therefore, the Company recorded a profit for the increase in its value. |
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| Operating profit | 206,176 | 154,290 | ||
| Financial expenses, net | 117,823 | 65,779 Most of the increase stems from early repayment fees of approx. NIS 23 million for the repayment of the interim loan and an increase in the financing expenses of the bonds (Series A) in the amount of approx. NIS 9 million (for additional details, see Note 17 to the Financial Statements), the impact of exchange rates in the amount of approx. NIS 11 million, an increase in expenses as a result of changes in the CPI in the amount of approx. NIS 5 million, and a decrease in expenses in respect of systemic interest costs in the amount of approx. NIS 5 million in 2016 . |
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| Profit before taxes on income | 88,354 | 88,511 | ||
| Taxes on income | 31,848 | 254 Most of the increase stems from the fact that in 2017 pre-tax profit includes losses for which no deferred tax was created in the amount of approx. NIS 42 million. In 2016, the deferred tax balance was adjusted as a result of the reduction in corporate tax rates for the coming years. |
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| Profit (loss) for the year | 56,506 | 88,257 |
| For the Three Months ended December 31 Item |
Explanations of the Board of Directors | |||
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| 2017 | 2016 | |||
| Sales | 319,644 | 302,369 An increase of approx. NIS 16 million stems mainly from an increase in electricity rates and an increase of approx. NIS 1 million stems from a higher volume of sales of electricity to customers. |
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| Cost of sales (net of depreciation and amortization) |
232,839 | 231,802 An increase of approx. NIS 10 million stems from a higher volume of payments to the IEC due to an increase in infrastructure and system rates, and an increase of approx. NIS 1 million in operating costs. On the other hand, despite the increase in the quantity of gas, in view of the NIS appreciation in 2017, the total NIS cost of the gas was approx. NIS 7 million lower than in the corresponding quarter of 2016. Additionally, energy purchase costs were lower by an amount of approx. NIS 3 million. |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 26,443 | 26,366 | ||
| Gross profit | 60,362 | 44,201 | ||
| Administrative and general expenses | 12,230 | 8,194 Most of the increase stems from an increase in salary costs of approx. NIS 2 million and from an increase in the cost of professional and legal services in the amount of approx. NIS 2 million. |
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| Other income (expenses), net | 1,259 | (27) The increase is due to the Company's updated estimate regarding the derivative in respect of gas surplus sales in Hadera. |
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| Operating profit | 49,391 | 35,980 | ||
| Financial expenses, net | 23,470 | 10,788 Most of the increase stems from changes in the CPI of approx. NIS 6 million, the effect of exchange rates in the amount of approx. NIS 4 million and financing expenses for the bonds (Series A) in the amount of approx. NIS 3 million. |
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| Profit before taxes on income | 25,921 | 25,192 | ||
| Taxes on income (tax benefit) | 8,194 | (6,795) Most of the increase stems from the fact that in 2016, the deferred tax balance was adjusted as a result of the reduction in corporate tax rates for the coming years. |
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| Profit (loss) for the period | 17,727 | 31,987 |
The Company defines "EBITDA" for each period as profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization, net financing expenses and income tax expenses (tax benefit). EBITDA is not recognized figure according to IFRS or any other generally accepted accounting principles as a measurement of financial performance and should not be considered as a substitute for profit or loss, cash flow from current operations or other operating performance or liquidity terms determined in accordance with IFRS.
The EBITDA is not intended to represent funds available for the distribution of dividends or for other uses as such funds may be used for debt servicing, capital expenditures, working capital and other liabilities. EBITDA presents limitations that impair its use as a measure of the Company's profitability, since it does not take into account certain costs and expenses stemming from the Company's business, which may have a significant impact on its net profit such as financing expenses, taxes on income, depreciation, capital, expenses and other related expenses.
The Company believes that the EBITDA data provides transparent and useful information to investors for reviewing the Company's operating performance and comparing this operating performance to the operating performance of other companies in the same industry or other industries with different capital structures, different debt levels and/or different income tax rates.
Below is an EBITDA calculation for the periods presented. Other companies may calculate the EBITDA differently, so this presentation of EBITDA may not be similar to that of other companies.
| For the Year ended December 31 | For three months ending December 31 | |||
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| Item | 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Sales | 1,315,679 | 1,245,129 | 319,644 | 302,369 |
| Cost of sales (net of depreciation and amortization) | 958,968 | 963,170 | 232,839 | 231,802 |
| Administrative and general expenses (net of depreciation and amortization) | 39,252 | 28,605 | 12,106 | 8,146 |
| Other income | 1,252 | 7,496 | 1,259 | (27) |
| EBITDA | 318,711 | 260,850 | 75,958 | 62,394 |
In the Board of Directors' Report for 2016 and as of March 31, 2017, which was published as part of the Company's prospectus, the Company presented Rotem's EBITDA forecast for 2017, based on the actual data for the months January-April 2017, and the forecast until the end of December 2017. The forecast was based on the following assumptions:
A. The generation component will remain at its current level of NIS 264 per megawatt hour until the end of 2017.
Below is a comparison with the actual data in 2017 (in NIS thousands):
| 1,197,952 878,340 |
1,237,576 887,286 |
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| 18,866 | 24,442 |
| - 1,195 |
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| 300,746 | 327,043 |
Most of the increase in sales compared to the forecast is due to higher volume of energy sales than forecast.
Most of the increase in the cost of sales compared to the forecast stems from higher payments to IEC due to a higher volume of sales, and payments to IEC for the settling of past accounts with customers to the amount of approx. NIS 17 million and approx. NIS 7 million for operations using diesel oil.
On the other hand, lower operating costs of approx. NIS 8 million, lower fuel costs of approx. NIS 3 million due to lower exchange rates and lower gas quantities, and a lower volume of energy purchases by approx. NIS 4 million as a result of higher availability than expected.
Most of the increase in administrative and general expenses compared to the forecast stems from an increase in salary costs in the amount of approx. NIS 3 million and an increase in the cost of professional and legal services in the amount of approx. NIS 3 million.
The increase in other income compared to the forecast is a result of the sale of gas to a third party during maintenance.
It should be clarified that the information regarding the EBITDA forecast and its comparison to the actual EBITDA is not required by law and accordingly, the Company states that it does not intend to publish further forecasts in the future, and accordingly, this report does not include an EBITDA forecast for 2018.
Below are details of electricity sales, generation and purchases of the Rotem plant and the Hadera Energy Center in the years 2017 and 2016 (in millions of kWh):
| Item | For the Year ended December 31 | |
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| 2017 | 2016 | |
| Sales to private customers | 3,888 | 3,876 |
| Sales to the system administrator | 100 | 120 |
| Total sales | 3,988 | 3,996 |
| Item | For the Year ended December 31 | |
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| 2017 | 2016 | |
| Electricity generation | 3,655 | 3,510 |
| Electricity purchases from the system administrator | 333 | 486 |
| Total electricity generation and purchases from the system administrator | 3,988 | 3,996 |
| 2017 | 2016 | |||
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| Availability (%) | Net generation (in millions of kWh) | Availability (%) | Net generation (in millions of kWh) | |
| Rotem | 94.2% | 3,576 | 91.2% | 3,422 |
| Hadera | 88.7% | 79 | 94.8% | 88 |
Below are the details of the Company's revenues in the years 2017 and 2016 (in NIS thousands):
| Item | For the Year ended December 31 | |
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| 2017 | 2016 | |
| Net revenues from sales of energy to private customers | 838,336 | 772,579 |
| Collection from private customers for IEC services | 410,659 | 400,168 |
| Revenues from sales of energy to the system administrator | 11,096 | 15,003 |
| Revenues from sales of steam | 55,588 | 57,379 |
| Total revenues | 1,315,679 | 1,245,129 |
The Company's net revenues from the sale of electricity to private customers stem from the sale of electricity according to the generation component rates published by the Electricity Authority, with a certain discount from the rate. The weighted average of the generation component rate for 2017, as published by the Electricity Authority, is 26.40 agurot per kWh1 . This weighted average is attributed to the economy's consumption mix, while the consumption mix of Rotem and Hadera customers is not identical to that of the economy. In 2016, the generation component reflecting the Company's revenues was 25.82 agorot per kWh.
In addition, the Company's revenues from the sale of steam are linked in part to the price of gas and in part to the CPI.
The cost of sales (net of depreciation and amortization) in 2017 amounted to NIS 958,968 thousand, compared to NIS 963,170 thousand in 2016, divided into the following components (in NIS thousands):
| Item | For the Year ended December 31 | |
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| 2017 | 2016 | |
| Fuels | 468,407 | 482,551 |
| Payment to the IEC for system services and electricity purchases* | 410,659 | 400,168 |
| Cost of gas transmission | 26,400 | 26,293 |
| Operating expenses | 53,502 | 54,158 |
| Total cost of sales (net of depreciation and amortization) | 958,968 | 963,170 |
Rotem and Hadera's gas consumption in 2017 was approx. 26,310,699 MMBTU and the average gas price in 2017 was USD 4.7 per MMBTU in 2017. For further details regarding the gas agreement, see Note 27.G. to the Financial Statements.
| For the nine months ended | Explanations of the Board of Directors | |||
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| Item | 2017 | 2016 | ||
| Cash flows provided by operating activities |
409,744 | 94,905 Most of the increase stems from the payment of system management fees in the amount of approx. NIS 154 million in 2016 for previous periods (for further details, see Note 27.I. to the Financial Statements), from an increase in working capital of approx. NIS 65 million and from an increase in revenues of approx. NIS 70 million. For further details, see the Company's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as of December 31, 2017 included in the Financial Statements. |
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| Cash flows used in investing activities | (569,964) | (73,273) Most of the increase in cash used in investing activities stems from the purchase of fixed assets in higher amounts of approx. NIS 139 million, mainly as a result of additional investments in the Hadera project, a deposit to a trust account under the Tamar Agreement in the amount of approx. NIS 76 million (for further details, see Note 27.G. to the Financial Statements), a contribution to deposits of approx. NIS 74 million for guarantees, a classification of approx. NIS 25 million to restricted cash in Rotem and Hadera, and a restricted cash release in 2016 amounting to approx. NIS 180 million due to the partial repayment of the interim loan. |
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| Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |
588,800 | (398,157) Most of the increase in cash used in financing activities stems from proceeds from the issuance of shares in the amount of approx. NIS 361 million, from proceeds from the issuance of bonds (Series A) in the amount of approx. NIS 316 million, and from withdrawals within the framework of the financing agreement in the Hadera project amounting to NIS 494 million. In addition, in 2016, the Company distributed dividends in the amount of approx. NIS 203 million, compared with approx. NIS 67 million in 2017. This increase was offset by debt payments including the repayment of the interim loan, current debt payments, clearing of Asia Development net balances in the total amount of approx. NIS 503 million in 2017, compared with a total of approx. NIS 195 million in 2016. |
1 See Table 1-6.3 in Decision No. 2 (1110) – Annual Update of the Electricity Rate 2016 –Decision Summary for Electricity Rates for Consumers of the Electric Corporation.
For details regarding the Group's various financing agreements for the purpose of financing its current operations, including interest rates on loans, the average amounts of short and long-term loans, restrictions assumed by the Company and its subsidiaries and the Company's and its subsidiaries' compliance with the financial covenants (as of December 31, 2017), see Section 10 of Chapter One (Description of the Corporation's Business) of the Periodic Report for 2017, which is part of this report.
| Rotem | Hadera | Solo | Other | Consolidated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt2 | 1,327,576 | 500,177 | 315,918 | - | 2,143,671 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 130,373 | 103,111 | 273,033 | 1,664 | 508,181 |
| Long term and short term deposits and restricted cash |
167,430 | 5,459 | 92,427 | - | 265,316 |
| Debt service funds (presented as part of restricted cash) |
91,759 | - | 17,710 | - | 109,469 |
2 Not including interest to be paid
Table setting forth debt, cash and cash equivalents, deposits and restricted cash as at December 31, 2016:
| Rotem | Hadera | Solo | Other | Consolidated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt3 | 1,401,618 | - | 198,923 | - | 1,600,541 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 67,366 | 3,728 | 14,940 | 125 | 86,159 |
| Long term and short term deposits and restricted cash |
73,158 | 194 | 16,158 | - | 89,510 |
| Debt service funds (presented as part of restricted cash) |
73,158 | - | 16,158 | - | 89,316 |
A change in the generation component rate of 2.5%-5% would increase (decrease) the pre-tax profit (loss) by the amounts presented below. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. It is important to note that a change in the generation component, if any, will result from a change in one of the parameters comprising it, and therefore such a change may not occur without an impact on the Company's costs. The following test neutralizes any change except for a change in the generation component and therefore, there is no certainty that it reflects actual reality.
| For the Year ended December 31, 2017 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Pre-tax Profit (Loss) | |||||
| Decrease 5% Decrease 2.5% Increase 2.5% |
Increase5% | ||||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Generation component rate | (41,117) | (20,559) | 20,559 | 41,117 |
3 Not including interest to be paid
| 10% Decrease | 5% Decrease | Fair Value | 5% Increase | 10% Increase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Loans from banking corporations and financial institutions | 20,431 | 10,157 | 2,221,979 | (10,042) | (19,972) |
| 100BP Decrease | 50BP Decrease | Fair Value | 50BP Increase | 100BP Increase | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Loans from banking corporations and financial institutions | 105,535 | 51,555 | 2,221,979 | (49,258) | (96,336) |
Sensitivity tests for changes in the CPI
| 10% Decrease | 5% Decrease | Fair Value | 5% Increase | 10% Increase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Loans from banking corporations and financial institutions | (36,870) | (36,870) | 2,221,979 | 75,562 | 151,502 |
| Balances of additional non-loan items | (219) | (109) | 2,876 | 109 | 219 |
| Total | (37,089) | (36,979) | 2,224,855 | 75,671 | 151,721 |
Sensitivity tests for changes in NIS interest
| Fair Value | 10% Increase | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands |
| 1,373 | 683 | 614,420 | (677) | (1,347) |
| 3,413 | 1,693 | 365,728 | (1,667) | (3,309) |
| 4,786 | 2,376 | 980,148 | (2,344) | (4,656) |
| 100BP Decrease | 50BP Decrease | Fair Value | 50BP Increase | 100BP Increase |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands |
| 14,355 | 6,982 | 614,420 | (6,614) | (12,882) |
| 17,766 | 8,688 | 365,728 | (8,317) | (16,282) |
| 10% Decrease | 5% Decrease | 5% Increase |
| 10% Decrease | 5% Decrease | Fair Value | 5% Increase | 10% Increase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Non-derivative USD balances | (2,490) | (1,245) | 32,768 | 1,245 | 2,490 |
| Non-derivative EUR balances | (711) | (355) | 9,354 | 355 | 711 |
| Total | (3,201) | (1,600) | 42,122 | 1,600 | 3,201 |
For additional sensitivity tests as of December 31, 2017, see Note 24 to the Financial Statements.
2.10.3 On October 1, 2017, 1,000,000 options (non-negotiable) were issued to the Company's CEO. For further details, see the Company's Immediate Report dated October 1, 2017 (Ref: 2017-01- 096591), presented by way of reference. The allotment of the options to the CEO is further to the prospectus and as detailed therein. For information on the terms of the options, see Regulation 21 of Part Four (Additional Information on the Corporation).
2.10.4 On November 7, 2017, a special general meeting of the Company's shareholders was held, in which the following resolutions were passed:
3.1.1. Mr. Giora Almogy, the Company's CEO and Mr. Eran Litvak, the Company's CFO, are responsible for managing the Company's market risks.
Changes in the rate of the electricity generation component, which is published by the Electricity Authority, will affect the Company's revenues as well as the cost of sales deriving from its operations, since the price of electricity in an agreement between the Company and its customers is directly affected by the electricity generation rate, and the electricity generation rate is the basis for the linkage of the natural gas price, according to the gas purchase agreements, when the price is higher than the bottom price according to the gas contract (for further details, see Note 27.B. to the Financial Statements).
In the ordinary course of business operations, the Company is exposed to additional risks that may affect its operations, including, inter alia: credit risks, failure of critical equipment and construction delays.
As part of its risk management, the Company regularly reviews the existing exposures and possible courses of action in order to minimize them as necessary.
| As of December 31, 2017 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI-linked | Unlinked | USD-linked | EUR-linked | Non-monetary | Total | ||
| Assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 458,483 | 40,312 | 9,386 | - | 508,181 | |
| Short-term deposits and restricted cash | - | 188,434 | 76,882 | - | - | 265,316 | |
| Customers, receivables and debit balances | - | 176,616 | 7,346 | - | 7,999 | 191,961 | |
| Derivative instruments | - | - | 5,099 | - | - | 5,099 | |
| Long-term loans and deferred expenses | 2,876 | - | - | - | 97,480 | 100,356 | |
| Fixed assets | - | - | - | - | 2,184,405 | 2,184,405 | |
| Intangible assets | - | - | - | - | 5,689 | 5,689 | |
| Deferred tax assets | - | - | - | - | 751 | 751 | |
| Total assets | 2,876 | 823,533 | 129,639 | 9,386 | 2,296,324 | 3,261,758 |
| As of December 31, 2017 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI-linked | Unlinked | USD-linked | EUR-linked | Non-monetary | Total | ||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Suppliers and service providers | - | (108,470) | (94,203) | (32) | - | (202,705) | |
| Payables and credit balances, including derivative instruments | (1,094) | (31,447) | (2,921) | (1,521) | - | (36,983) | |
| Loans from banking corporations and financial institutions, including current maturities |
(1,660,314) | (167,439) | - | - | - | (1,827,753) | |
| Bonds | - | (315,918) | - | - | - | (315,918) | |
| Capital notes issued to the parent company, including current maturities | - | (1,803) | - | - | - | (1,803) | |
| Employee benefits | - | (280) | - | - | - | (280) | |
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | - | - | - | - | (191,777) | (191,777) | |
| Total liabilities | (1,661,408) | (625,357) | (97,124) | (1,553) | (191,777) | (2,577,219) |
As of the date of this report, four of the members of the Company's Board of Directors have accounting and financial expertise. For details regarding the directors Javier Garcia Burgos Benfield, Tzachi Goshen, Yosef Tene and Michal Marom, who were recognized as directors with accounting and financial expertise, see Regulation 26 of Chapter Four (Additional Information on the Corporation).
The Board of Directors determined that the minimum number of directors with accounting and financial expertise would be 2, taking into consideration the type of the company, its size, the scope of the Company's operations and the complexity of its operations.
The general meeting of the Company's shareholders appointed Mr. Noam Sharon to serve as an independent director in the Company as from July 17, 2017. For additional information on Mr. Sharon, see Regulation 26 of Chapter Four (Additional Information on the Corporation).
The Company did not adopt provisions regarding the independence of the Board of Directors in its Articles of Association.
On November 7, 2017, a special general meeting of the Company's shareholders was held in which two directors were appointed who meet the qualification conditions required of external directors as stated in Section 240 of the Companies Law, 1999.

| Details | The Company |
|---|---|
| Name of Internal Auditor | Oded Berkowitz, Economist ("the Internal Auditor") |
| Education and Professional Experience | Graduate of Economics and Management, member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. More than 6 years of internal auditing experience. |
| Date of Commencement of Service | November 21, 2017 |
| Compliance with Provisions of the Law | To the best of the Company's knowledge, according to the Internal Auditor's declaration, the Internal Auditor meets the requirements of Section 146 (b) of the Companies Law and the provisions of Section 8 of the Internal Audit Law, 1992 ("the Internal Audit Law"). |
| Employment Format | The internal auditor is employed by the Company full-time and does not hold an additional position in the Company other than his position as Internal Auditor. |
| Method of Appointment | The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors on November 21, 2017, following the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee and the Company's Board of Directors examined his qualifications, education and experience in internal auditing. |
| Organizational Supervisor of the Internal Auditor | Chairman of the Board of Directors |
| Other Relationships the Internal Auditor has with the Company |
To the best of the Company's knowledge, the Internal Auditor does not hold securities of the Company. The internal auditor is not an interested party in the Corporation or a relative of an interested party in the Corporation, nor is he a relative of the external auditor or anyone acting on his behalf. |
| Work plan | During 2017, the internal auditor began to work on the risks survey and work plan which will be submitted to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors during the first quarter of 2018. |
| Access to Information | The auditor has free access to information, as stated in Section 9 of the Internal Audit Law, including constant and direct access to the Corporation's information systems, including financial data. |
| Remuneration | The Internal Auditor receives a monthly salary, including social and related benefits accepted in the Company. The Auditor's remuneration is not dependent on the audit results. The Internal Auditor's remuneration is acceptable and in accordance with market conditions, and in the opinion of the Company's Board of Directors, this remuneration does not constitute a factor that may affect his judgment in the audit work. |
| Donation Recipient | Donation Amount in 2017 (in NIS thousands) |
Connection to Donation Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Password for Every Student | 1,000 | Association established by the Israel Corporation Group |
| Nirim NPO | 180 | - |
| Youth in Yeruham NPO | 150 | - |
| Rachashei Lev NPO | 50 | - |
9.1. The Company's auditor is KPMG Somekh Chaikin, Accountant (the "Auditor").
| 2017 | 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee (in NIS Hours thousands) |
Hours | Fee (in NIS thousands) |
|||
| Auditing services (including prospectus and SOX) | 10,785 | 2,961 | 6,004 | 1,731 | |
| Associated services | 1,331 | 599 | 741 | 333 |
9.4. No additional services were received beyond those listed.
Approval of the Company's engagement (through Rotem and Hadera) with Energean Israel Ltd. in agreements for the purchase of natural gas (for further details, see Immediate Reports from January 2, January 15 and March 6, 2018) (Refs: 2018-01-000841, 2018-01-004557 and 2018-01-018099), presented by way of reference.
The remuneration of Mr. Yoav Doppelt, Mr. Javier Garcia and Mr. Barak Cohen will be brought (as required and in accordance with the law) for approval by the next general meeting to be convened.
For details regarding the status of the Company's liabilities, see the Immediate Report regarding the status of liabilities according to repayment dates to be published by the Company together with this report.
The information included therein is presented in this report by way of reference.
Below are details of the Company's bonds (Series A):
| Name of series | Series A |
|---|---|
| Date of issuance | May 18, 2017 |
| Total nominal value at date of issuance | NIS 320,000,000 PV |
| Nominal value as of the reporting date | NIS 320,000,000 PV |
| Nominal value when revalued according to terms of linkage | The bonds are not linked. |
| Amount of interest accrued as included in the Financial Statements of December 31, 2017 |
NIS 9,268 thousand |
| Fair value as included in the Financial Statements of December 31, 2017 |
NIS 365,728 thousand |
| TASE value as of December 31, 2017 | NIS 365,728 thousand |
| Type of interest and interest rate | Fixed annual interest at a rate of 4.95%, which was reduced to 4.45% when the bonds were listed for trade on August 20, 2017. |
| Dates of payment of principal | 26 unequal payments. Each payment to be paid on June 30 and December 30 of each calendar year from 2018 to 2030 (inclusive) |
| Dates of payment of interest | The interest on the bonds (Series A) will be paid each half-year in 26 installments on June 30 and December 30 of each of the years 2018-2030 (inclusive), in respect of the period starting on the previous interest payment date and ending on the last date before the current interest payment date, and will be computed as the annual interest rate divided by 2, except for the first interest payment. The first interest payment for the bonds will be made on June 30, 2018 ("the date of the first interest payment") and will be calculated on the basis of 365 days in the year for the period starting on the issuance date of the bonds (Series A) and ending on the last day according to the date of the first interest payment |
| Linkage basis and its conditions | The bonds are not linked to the CPI or any currency. |
| Are they convertible to another security? | No. |
| Right of the Company to make early repayment | The Company has a right to make early repayment in accordance with the terms set forth in the trust deed. |
| Was a guarantee provided for payment of the Company's liabilities according to the bond? |
No. |
| Name of trustee | Hermetic Trust (1975) Ltd. |
| Name of trustee officer in charge of the series of liability notes | Meirav Ofer Oran |
| Contact information | Address: 113 HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo Tel: 03-554553 Fax: 03-5271451 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Rating of the bonds on the issuance date | Rating of (P)A3.il by Midroog Ltd. ("Midroog"), dated May 18, 2017 (further to the preliminary rating of February 2017) and a rating of ilA by Standard & Poors Maalot ("Maalot"), dated April 24, 2017 and July 23, 2017. On August 8, Midroog issued an update to the initial rating in which it announced that it had removed the conditionality that was marked with the letter P after it was satisfied that the conditions for which the rating was set were satisfied in the conditional rating reports of February 16, 2017 and May 18, 2017. Since the abovementioned rating of the bonds, there have been no further ratings of the bonds (Series A). |
The following is a description of the collateral given to the holders of the bonds (Series A):
It should be noted that the above is a concise description only and the collateral formula is as specified in the trust deed and in the bonds:
| Type of Collateral | A floating charge, unlimited in amount, on all assets, monies, property and rights of any kind whatsoever without exception, which the Company now has and will have in the future at any time, in any manner and way, including the profits in respect thereof or arising out of any of them, of any kind whatsoever, as well as any right to compensation or indemnification in respect thereof, which the Pledgor now has including the profits that the Company now has and which it will have in the future at any time, in any manner and way, in accordance with the trust deed ("the Pledged Assets"). |
A fixed charge, unlimited in amount, on all the Company's rights in the Hermetic Trust (1975) Ltd. Account in trust for the holders of the Company's bonds, no. 235378/52, held at the Gordon branch (branch number 804), Bank Leumi ("the Pledged Account" and "the Deposited Assets", respectively). A floating charge, senior lien, unlimited in amount, on all monies, deposits and securities deposited from time to time in the Pledged Account, and any consideration and profits received in respect thereof. The lien in respect of the Pledged Account and the Deposited Assets will also apply to all the interest, profits, receipts, revenues, proceeds and all existing assets deposited from time to time in the Pledged Account from the Bond Date until the full redemption of the secured amounts (together: "the Pledged Assets"). |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | Senior lien | Senior lien | |
| Changes that occurred in the pledged assets since the bonds were issued |
report. | For details regarding the Company's operations, see the Chapter One (Description of the Corporation's Business) in the Periodic Report for 2017, which is part of this | |
| Limitations on the Company in creating additional liens |
The Company has undertaken not to pledge or mortgage the Pledged Assets, nor to assign by way of encumbrance the right of the Company to the Pledged Assets, without the prior written consent of the Trustee. The Company also undertook not to sell, assign or transfer its rights in any of the Pledged Assets, not to remove from its possession the Pledged Assets (or its rights in connection therewith); And all, unless it has received the prior written approval of the Trustee for the execution of any of those actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Floating Charge will not restrict the Company from creating liens on specific assets from its assets (or on a limited number of such assets, including rights) and in the execution of other dispositions in its assets, without limitation and without the need to obtain consent from the Trustee or from the bond holders. In addition, the Company will be entitled to create additional floating liens at any time, even on all of its assets and rights ("a general floating lien"), provided that they are of an equal degree (Pari Passu) to the floating lien created in accordance with the Trust Deed and that the Company created to secure additional financing that is not prohibited under the trust deed. |
The Company has undertaken not to pledge or mortgage the Pledged Assets, nor to assign by way of encumbrance the right of the Company to the Pledged Assets, without the prior written consent of the Trustee. The Company also undertook not to sell, assign or transfer its rights in any of the Pledged Assets. It is clarified that the charge does not prevent the management of a securities portfolio within the framework of the Pledged Account (including the purchase and sale of assets in the account), and the securities included from time to time in the portfolio (including all rights deriving from them) will be subject to this charge. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Company shall be entitled to perform all that is permitted under the Trust Deed. |
|
| Limitations regarding the authority to issue additional bonds |
The Trust Deed establishes limitations regarding the expansion of the bonds (Series ) | ||
| Are they valid according to any law and the company's incorporation documents |
Yes | ||
| Conditions for change, release, replacement or cancellation of the lien, guarantee or other undertaking given to secure the Company's undertakings under the bonds |
The Company will be entitled to sell means of control in the base projects (as defined in the Trust Deed), in accordance with the terms stated in the Trust Deed. | ||
| Such change, release or replacement that took place during the period of the Prospectus (since the creation of the liens) |
No changes. |
As of December 31, 2017, there are no warning signs according to Regulation 10(b)(14) of the Reporting Regulations, which require the publication of a forecasted cash flow statement by the Company.
| Yoav Doppelt | Giora Almogy | March 27, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board of Directors | CEO | |
Exhibit 99.2
O.P.C. Energy Ltd.
Consolidated Financial Statements
As December 31, 2017
| Contents | |
|---|---|
| Page | |
| Auditors' Report | 3 |
| Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | 4-5 |
| Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss | 6 |
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | 7 |
| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity | 8-9 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 10 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 11

Somekh Chaikin KPMG Millennium Tower 17 Ha'arba'a Street, PO Box 609 Tel Aviv 610061, Israel +972 3 684 8000
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of O.P.C. Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Company"), as at December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the consolidated statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and its Management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Israel, including standards prescribed by the Auditors' Regulations (Auditor's Mode of Performance) - 1973. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the Company's Board of Directors and by its Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial-statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the consolidated results of operations, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the provisions of the Securities Regulations (Annual Financial Statements), 2010.
Somekh Chaikin Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
March 27, 2018

| 2017 | 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6 | 508,181 | 86,159 |
| Short-term deposits and restricted cash | 7 | 752 | 16,352 |
| Current maturities of long term loan to the Parent Company | 10 | - | 16,577 |
| Trade receivables | 8 | 152,751 | 133,726 |
| Other receivables and debit balances | 9 | 39,210 | 19,306 |
| Derivatives | 5,099 | 6,812 | |
| Total current assets | 705,993 | 278,932 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Long-term restricted deposits and cash | 7 | 264,564 | 73,158 |
| Long term loan to the Parent Company | 10 | - | 182,346 |
| Long term deferred expenses and loans granted | 11 | 100,356 | 81,681 |
| Derivatives | - | 4,741 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 20 | 751 | 218 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 12 | 2,184,405 | 1,955,418 |
| Intangible assets | 13 | 5,689 | 3,931 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,555,765 | 2,301,493 | |
| Total assets | 3,261,758 | 2,580,425 | |
| 2017 | 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Current maturities from banks and financial institutions | 16, 17 | 104,978 | 94,591 | |
| Trade payables | 14 | 202,705 | 123,918 | |
| Other payables and credit balances including derivatives | 15 | 36,983 | 33,898 | |
| Loans and capital notes issued to the Parent Company | 18 | - | 132,448 | |
| Total current liabilities | 344,666 | 384,855 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Loans from banks and financial institutions | 16 | 1,744,739 | 1,505,950 | |
| Bonds | 17 | 293,954 | - | |
| Capital notes issued to the Parent Company and related party | 18 | 1,803 | 10,353 | |
| Derivatives | - | 2,969 | ||
| Employee benefits | 280 | 280 | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 20 | 191,777 | 158,307 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,232,553 | 1,677,859 | ||
| Total liabilities | 2,577,219 | 2,062,714 | ||
| Equity | 21 | |||
| Share capital | 1,319 | **- | ||
| Share premium | 361,005 | - | ||
| Capital reserves | 80,279 | 264,885 | ||
| Retained earnings | 157,697 | 182,224 | ||
| Total equity attributable to the shareholders of the Company | 600,300 | 447,109 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 84,239 | 70,602 | ||
| 684,539 | ||||
| Total equity | 517,711 | |||
| Total liabilities and equity | 3,261,758 | 2,580,425 | ||
| Yoav Doppelt | Giora Almogy | Eran Litvak | ||
| Chairman of the Board of Directors | CEO | CFO | ||
| Date of approval of the financial statements: March 27, 2018 | ||||
| *) Restated to reflect the transfer of Hadera and AGS from the Parent Company to the Company, see Note 5. | ||||
| **) An amount less than NIS 1 thousand |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Sales | 22 | 1,315,679 | 1,245,129 | 1,264,463 |
| Cost of sales (less depreciation and amortization) | 22 | 958,968 | 963,170 | 769,517 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 112,210 | 106,223 | 102,614 | |
| Gross profit | 244,501 | 175,736 | 392,332 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 22 | 39,576 | 28,942 | 23,446 |
| Other income, net | 22 | 1,252 | 7,496 | 14,132 |
| Operating profit | 206,177 | 154,290 | 383,018 | |
| Financing expenses | 22 | 124,751 | 88,529 | 118,904 |
| Financing income | 22 | 6,928 | 22,750 | 24,465 |
| Financing expenses, net | 117,823 | 65,779 | 94,439 | |
| Profit before taxes on income | 88,354 | 88,511 | 288,579 | |
| Taxes on income | 20 | 31,848 | 254 | 75,707 |
| Profit for the year | 56,506 | 88,257 | 212,872 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Shareholders of the Company | 35,473 | 69,865 | 172,870 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 21,033 | 18,392 | 40,002 | |
| Profit for the year | 56,506 | 88,257 | 212,872 | |
| Earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company | 23 | |||
| Basic earnings per share (in NIS) | 0.32 | **0.70 | **1.73 | |
| Diluted earnings per share (in NIS) | 0.31 | **0.70 | **1.73 |
*) Restated to reflect the transfer of Hadera and AGS from the Parent Company to the Company, see Note 5.
**) Restated to reflect the benefit component in an issuance of shares to the Parent Company, see Note 21.B.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended December 31
| 2017 NIS thousands |
2016 NIS thousands |
2015 NIS thousands |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year | 56,506 | 88,257 | 212,872 |
| Other comprehensive income items that after initial recognition in comprehensive income were or will be transferred to profit or loss |
|||
| Effective portion of change in fair value of cash flow hedge | 5,894 | (13,336) | - |
| Net change in fair value of cash flow hedging derivatives that was charged to the cost of a hedged item | 5,176 | 1,232 | - |
| Taxes in respect of components of other comprehensive income | (2,642) | 2,879 | - |
| Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax | 8,428 | (9,225) | - |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 64,934 | 79,032 | 212,872 |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of the Company | 43,901 | 60,640 | 172,870 |
| Non-controlling interests | 21,033 | 18,392 | 40,002 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 64,934 | 79,032 | 212,872 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| Attributable to the shareholders of the Company | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | ||||||||||
| reserve | ||||||||||
| from | Capital | |||||||||
| transactions | reserve | |||||||||
| Merger | with the | from share | Non | |||||||
| Share | hedge | Hedge | Parent | based | Retained | controlling | ||||
| capital | Premium | reserve | reserve | Company | payment | earnings | Total | interests | Total equity | |
| NIS | NIS | NIS | NIS | NIS | NIS | NIS | NIS | NIS | NIS | |
| thousands | thousands | thousands | thousands | thousands | thousands | thousands | thousands | thousands | thousands | |
| Year ended December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2017 | *- | - | 196,084 | (9,225) | 78,026 | - | 182,224 | 447,109 | 70,602 | 517,711 |
| Reserve from transactions with the Parent | ||||||||||
| Company, net of taxes | - | - | - | - | (96) | - | - | (96) | - | (96) |
| Issuance of shares to the Parent Company | 1,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| Issuance of shares (net of issuance | ||||||||||
| expenses) | 319 | 361,005 | - | - | - | - | - | 361,324 | - | 361,324 |
| Share-based payment | - | - | - | - | - | 548 | - | 548 | - | 548 |
| Change in merger capital reserve as part of | ||||||||||
| the 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 non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (7,200) | (7,200) |
| Other comprehensive income, net of taxes | - | - | - | 8,428 | - | - | - | 8,428 | - | 8,428 |
| Profit for the year | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35,473 | 35,473 | 21,033 | 56,506 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2017 | 1,319 | 361,005 | 2,598 | (797) | 77,930 | 548 | 157,697 | 600,300 | 84,239 | 684,539 |
*) An amount lower than NIS 1 thousand
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| Attributable to the shareholders of the Company | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital NIS thousands |
Merger capital reserve ** NIS thousands |
Hedge reserve NIS thousands |
Capital reserve from transactions with the Parent Company NIS thousands |
Retained earnings NIS thousands Year ended December 31, 2016 |
Total NIS thousands |
Non controlling interests NIS thousands |
Total equity NIS thousands |
|
| Balance as of January 1, 2016 | * | 65,848 | - | 87,914 | 280,663 | 434,425 | 87,528 | 521,953 |
| Merger capital reserve for the transfer of Hadera and AGS |
- | 130,236 | - | - | - | 130,236 | 156 | 130,392 |
| Reserve from transactions with the Parent Company, net of taxes |
- | - | - | (9,888) | - | (9,888) | - | (9,888) |
| Dividends to the Company's shareholders Dividends to non-controlling interests |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
(168,304) - |
(168,304) - |
- (35,474) |
(168,304) (35,474) |
| Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes Profit for the year |
- - |
- - |
(9,225) - |
- - |
- 69,865 |
(9,225) 69,865 |
- 18,392 |
(9,225) 88,257 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2016 | * | 196,084 | (9,225) | 78,026 | 182,224 | 447,109 | 70,602 | 517,711 |
| Year ended December 31, 2015 | ||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2015 | - | 1,848 | - | 88,851 | 107,793 | 198,492 | 47,526 | 246,018 |
| Profit for the year Merger capital reserve for the Hadera transfer |
- - |
- 64,000 |
- - |
- - |
172,870 - |
172,870 64,000 |
40,002 - |
212,872 64,000 |
| Reserve from transactions with the Parent Company, net of taxes |
- | - | - | (937) | - | (937) | - | (937) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2015 | * | 65,848 | - | 87,914 | 280,663 | 434,425 | 87,528 | 521,953 |
*) An amount lower than NIS 1 thousand
**) Restated to reflect the transfer of Hadera AGS and Greenday from the Parent Company to the Company, see Note 5.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31
| 2017 | *2016 | *2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Profit for the year | 56,506 | 88,257 | 212,872 |
| Adjustments: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 168,209 | 129,877 | 104,824 |
| Financing expenses, net | 117,823 | 65,779 | 94,439 |
| Taxes on income | 31,848 | 254 | 75,707 |
| Share based payment transactions | 548 | - | - |
| Revaluation of derivatives | 6,454 | (1,007) | (10,546) |
| 381,388 | 283,160 | 477,296 | |
| Changes in trade and other receivables | (27,046) | (19,308) | 26,152 |
| Changes in trade and other payables | 58,371 | (14,658) | (71,271) |
| Changes in provisions | (2,969) | (154,289) | (117,286) |
| 28,356 | (188,255) | (162,405) | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 409,744 | 94,905 | 314,891 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Interest received | 205 | 99 | 553 |
| Short-term deposits and restricted cash, net | 16,352 | 179,648 | (144,956) |
| Deposit in long term restricted cash | (195,372) | (6,871) | - |
| Long term prepaid expenses and loans granted | (16,470) | - | - |
| Purchase of fixed assets | (368,628) | (243,913) | (61,960) |
| Purchase of intangible assets | (212) | (189) | (460) |
| Payment in respect of derivatives, net | (5,839) | (2,047) | - |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (569,964) | (73,273) | (206,823) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Interest paid | (76,661) | (93,507) | (76,106) |
| Prepaid costs in respect of loans taken | (13,068) | (3,438) | - |
| Capital notes issued to the Parent Company | 130,393 | - | |
| Dividend paid | (67,200) | (203,379) | - |
| Receipt (repayment) of short-term loan from the Parent Company and from a related party, net | (58,352) | 75,411 | (41,000) |
| Proceeds from issuance of shares (net of issuance expenses) | 361,703 | - | - |
| Proceeds from issuance of bonds net of issuance expenses | 315,818 | - | - |
| Payment of early repayment fee | (22,950) | ||
| Long-term loan received | 494,000 | - | - |
| Repayment of long term capital notes issued to the Parent Company and to a related party | (64,068) | (62,106) | (76,551) |
| Repayment of loans from banks and others | (280,422) | (241,531) | (72,601) |
| Net cash from (used in) financing activities | 588,800 | (398,157) | (266,258) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 428,580 | (376,525) | (158,190) |
| Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 86,159 | 458,447 | 614,894 |
| Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents | (6,558) | 4,237 | 1,743 |
| Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 508,181 | 86,159 | 458,447 |
* Restated to reflect the transfer of Hadera and AGS from the Parent Company to the Company, see Note 5.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
O.P.C. Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Company") was incorporated in Israel on February 2, 2010. The registered address is 19 Ha'arbaa St., Tel-Aviv, Israel. As of the reporting date, the Company is controlled by IC Power Asia Development Ltd. (hereinafter – "the Parent Company").
The Parent Company is the indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Kenon Holdings Ltd., which is incorporated in Singapore (hereinafter – "Kenon") whose shares have a dual listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. (TASE). After the reporting date, on February 15 2018, the Parent Company transferred its entire holdings in the Company to Kenon
The Group operates in the Israeli electricity generation sector, including the initiation, development, construction and operation of power plants and the sale and supply of electricity to private customers and to Israel Electric Company Ltd. (hereinafter – "IEC").
In July 2017, the Company's name was changed from IC Power Israel Ltd. to its current name- O.P.C Energy Ltd.
In August 2017, the Company's shares were listed for trade on the stock exchange, thereby becoming a public company, and the bonds (Series A) of the Company were listed for trade on the stock exchange (see also Note 21.B.).
The subsidiary, OPC Rotem Ltd. (hereinafter – "Rotem"), was awarded a bid for construction of a private power plant in the Rotem Plain with a capacity of approx. 466 megawatts according to the generation license. In July 2013, Rotem commenced commercial operation of the power plant.
The subsidiary O.P.C Hadera Ltd. (formerly – Advanced Integrated Energy Ltd.) ("Hadera"), which was transferred to the Company by the Parent Company in May 2017, as detailed in Note 5, is in the process of establishing a cogeneration power plant (a power plant that produces electricity and steam). Hadera has a conditional license for the construction of a power plant near Hadera Paper Mills with an installed capacity of up to 148.5 megawatts.
The activity of the Group is subject to regulation, including, inter alia, the provisions of the Electricity Sector Law, 1996 and the regulations published thereunder, resolutions of the Electricity Authority, the provisions of the Law for the Promotion of Competition and Reduction of Concentration, 2013, and regulation pertaining to business licensing, planning and construction and environmental quality. The Electricity Authority has the power to issue licenses under the Electricity Sector Law (licenses for facilities with a generation capacity in excess of 100 megawatts also require the approval of the Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water (hereinafter - "the Minister of Energy")), supervise the license holders, determine tariffs and benchmarks for the level, nature and quality of the services that are required of an "essential service provider" license holder, the holder of a supply license, the holder of a transmission and distribution license, an electricity producer and a private electricity producer. Accordingly, the Electricity Authority supervises both IEC and private electricity producers.
The Group's activity is subject to seasonal fluctuations as a result of changes in the Electricity Authority's published regulated Time-of-Use Electricity Tariff (hereinafter – "the TAOZ"). The TAOZ is divided into 3 seasons: Summer (July and August), winter (January, February and December) and Transition (March through June and September through November). For each season, a different tariff is set. The results of the Company are based on the generation component which is part of the TAOZ, hence the seasonal effect.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). These financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the Securities Regulations (Annual Financial Statements), 2010.
The financial statements were approved for publication by the Company's Board of Directors on March 27, 2018.
The currency representing the main economic environment in which the Company operates is the new Israeli shekel. Accordingly, the new Israeli shekel constitutes the functional currency of the Company. The new Israeli shekel also serves as the presentation currency in these financial statements. Currencies other than the new Israeli shekel constitute foreign currency.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for derivative financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss, deferred taxes and provisions. For further information, see Note 3.
The Group's normal operating cycle is one year. As a result, current assets and current liabilities include items the realization of which is intended and anticipated to take place in the Group's normal operating cycle.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, assessments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The preparation of accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Group's financial statements requires management of the Group to make assumptions regarding circumstances and events that involve considerable uncertainty. Management of the Group prepares the estimates on the basis of past experience, various facts, external circumstances, and reasonable assumptions according to the pertinent circumstances of each estimate.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Information about assumptions made by the Group with respect to the future and other reasons for uncertainty with respect to estimates that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the next financial year are included in the following notes:
Fixed assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, after taking into account their residual value.
The Group re-examines the expected useful lives of assets on an ongoing basis, in order to determine the amount of the depreciation expenses to be recorded in the period. The useful life is based on the Group's past experience with similar assets and taking into account anticipated technological changes. The depreciation expense for future periods is adjusted if there are significant changes compared with previous estimates.
The principal assumption in determination of deferred tax asset in respect of tax losses is the probability that in the future there will be taxable profits against which carried forward losses can be utilized. Deferred taxes are recognized or reversed in profit or loss in respect of tax losses. For information on losses for which a deferred tax asset was recognized, see Note 20.
The Group has contingent liabilities, the outcome of which could have a material effect on the results of the Group. A decision on the cancellation or creation of a provision in respect of such contingent liabilities is based on the an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that an outflow of economic resources will be required in respect of such contingent liabilities.
The calculation of the provision for tax and indirect taxes in the Group is based on estimates and assessments by the Group, in accordance with the opinion of its legal counsel, with respect to various uncertain tax positions. To the extent that such tax positions are not accepted by the tax authorities, the Group is likely to be required to pay additional tax expenses and interest.
In accordance with the information that is provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), the Group operates in a single operating segment, as defined in IFRS 8. The segment's revenues, which are regularly reviewed by the CODM, are measured on the basis of gross profit less depreciation, which is consistent with the presentation in the Company's consolidated statement of profit or loss.
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently for all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, and have been applied consistently by Group entities.
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control is lost.
The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with the policies adopted by the Group.
Non-controlling interests comprise the equity of a subsidiary that cannot be attributed, directly or indirectly, to the Parent Company and they include additional components
Allocation of profit or loss and other comprehensive income to the shareholders:
Profit or loss and any part of other comprehensive income are allocated to the owners of the Company and the non-controlling interests.
Total profit or loss and other comprehensive income is allocated to the owners of the Company and the non-controlling interests even if the result is a negative balance of non-controlling interests.
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealized losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealized gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.
The acquisition of interests in businesses that are controlled by the controlling shareholder in the Group was accounted for by the pooling approach, pursuant to which the acquisition is accounted for as if executed on the date on which control was achieved for the first time by the controlling shareholder in the Group. For this purpose, the comparative data have been restated. The acquired assets and liabilities are presented at their values as previously presented in the consolidated financial statements of the controlling shareholder in the Group. The equity components of the Group have been restated from the date that control was achieved for the first time by the controlling shareholder in the Group, whereby the equity components of the acquired entity have been added to the Group's existing equity components.
Any difference between the issuance consideration for the acquisition and the amounts of the acquired assets and liabilities on the date that control was achieved and investments by the controlling shareholder in the acquired company subsequent to the achievement of control is recognized directly in equity as a merger capital reserve.
Transactions in foreign currency are translated into the Group entities' functional currency based on the exchange rates in effect on the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the reporting date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rate when the fair value was determined. Foreign currency differences are generally recognized in profit and loss (, except for differences derived from cash flow hedges which are recognized in other comprehensive income in respect of the hedge's effective portion). Non-monetary items that are measured based on historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.
The Group initially recognizes loans and receivables on the date that they are created. All other financial assets acquired in a regular way purchase are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument, namely the date the Group undertook to purchase or sell the asset. Non-derivative financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and other receivables.
Financial assets are derecognized when the contractual rights of the Group to the cash flows from the asset expire, or the Group transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognized as a separate asset or liability.
Regular way sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade date, namely, on the date the Group undertook to sell the asset.
See section 2 below regarding the offset of financial assets and financial liabilities.
The Group classifies its financial assets according to the following categories:
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are recognized initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.
Loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and other receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents include cash balances available for immediate use and demand deposits. Cash equivalents include short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are exposed to insignificant risks of change in value.
Non-derivative financial liabilities include: loans and borrowings from banks and others, capital notes from the Parent Company and trade and other payables.
The Group initially recognizes debt securities issued on the date that they are originated. All other financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value net of any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition these financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Non-derivative financial liabilities include: loans and borrowings from banks and others and trade and other payables, capital notes and other.
Financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation of the Group, as specified in the agreement, expires or when it is discharged or cancelled.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group currently has an enforceable legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
In May and July 2016, Hadera hedged its exposure to changes in cash flows from payments in euro and US dollars (hereinafter - "dollar") in connection with the agreement for the construction of the power plant in Hadera (hereinafter - "the Establishment Contract"). Hadera uses, inter alia, futures on exchange rates in order to hedge its currency risk. The maturity dates of these forward transactions are less than one year from the reporting date and more than one year from reporting date. As necessary, the transactions are extended for additional periods on their maturity dates. These transactions are designated as cash-flow hedges.
On initial designation of the hedge, the Group formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, including the risk management objectives and strategy in undertaking the hedge transaction, together with the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship.
The Group makes an assessment, at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis, whether the hedging instruments are expected to be "highly effective" in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the respective hedged items during the period for which the hedge is designated, and whether the actual results of each hedge are within a range of 80% to 125%.
For a cash flow hedge of a forecast transaction, the transaction's occurrence should be highly probable and should present exposure to variations in cash flows that could ultimately affect profit or loss.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives used as a cash flow hedge, in respect of the effective portion of the hedge, are recognized through other comprehensive income directly in a hedging capital reserve. Changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion are recognized in profit or loss. The amount recognized in the hedging capital reserve is reclassified to hedged assets in the statement of financial position in the period in which the cash flows affect such assets.
If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, then hedge accounting is discontinued. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the hedging capital reserve through other comprehensive income remains in the reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs or is no longer expected to occur. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the hedging capital reserve in respect of the hedging instrument is reclassified to profit or loss.
When the hedged item is a non-financial asset, the amount recognized in the hedging capital reserve is added to the value of the asset when it is recognized.
Derivatives are recognized initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not serve hedging purposes are recognized in profit or loss, as financing income (expenses) or as other income.
The value of CPI-linked financial liabilities, which are not measured at fair value, is revalued every period in accordance with the actual increase/decrease in the CPI.
Property, plant and equipment are presented at cost less accumulated depreciation.
The cost includes expenses that can be directly attributed to the purchase of the asset. The cost of assets that were constructed independently includes the cost of the materials and direct salary costs, as well as any additional costs that are directly attributable to bringing the asset to the required position and condition so that it will be able to function as management intended, as well as capitalized borrowing costs. The advance payments made on account of assets that were constructed independently are recognized as part of the cost of said equipment.
Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalized as part of that equipment.
Spare parts, servicing equipment and stand-by equipment are to be classified as property plant and equipment when they meet the definition of property plant and equipment in IAS 16.
Where significant parts of an item of property, plant and equipment (including costs of major periodic inspections) have different life expectancies, they are treated as separate items (significant components) of the property, plant and equipment.
The cost of replacing part of a fixed asset item and other subsequent expenses are recognized as part of the carrying value of fixed assets if it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with them will flow to the Group and if their cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part of a fixed asset item is derecognized. The costs of day-to-day servicing are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
An asset is depreciated from the date it is ready for use, namely the date when it reaches the location and condition required to operate in the manner intended by management.
Depreciation is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis (unless the amount is included in the carrying amount of another asset) over the estimated useful lives of each part of the fixed asset item, since this method most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset. Leased assets under finance lease agreements, including land, are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives, unless it is reasonably certain that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. Freehold land is not depreciated.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted if appropriate.
The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
| Installations and equipment | 5-25 years (mainly 25 years) |
|---|---|
| Land, roads and buildings | 30 years |
| Computers | 3 years |
| Furniture, equipment and fittings | 3-16 years |
| Leasehold improvements (*) | 3-30 years |
| Other | 5-15 years |
| (*) The shorter of the lease term and useful life |
Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of subsidiaries is presented under intangible assets.
Other intangible assets acquired by the Group and having a finite useful life are measured at cost less amortization.
Amortization is a systematic allocation of the amortized amount of an intangible asset over its useful life. The amortization amount is the cost of the asset, less its residual value.
Amortization is recorded in profit or loss using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets, from the date the assets are available for use, as these methods reflect the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits inherent in each asset. Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not systematically amortized, but are tested at least annually for impairment.
The estimated useful lives for the current period and the comparative periods are as follows:
| Software | 3-10 years |
|---|---|
| License | 33 years |
Estimates of the amortization method, useful life and residual value are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting year and are adjusted when necessary.
The Group reviews the estimated useful life of an intangible asset that is not amortized at least annually, to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support the determination that the intangible asset has an indeterminate useful life.

A financial asset not carried at fair value through profit or loss is tested for impairment when objective evidence indicates that a loss event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably.
Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired can include a contractual default by a debtor, restructuring of an amount due to the Group on terms that the Group would not consider otherwise, indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy, or the disappearance of an active market for a security.
The Group examines evidence of impairment for receivables and loans on a specific basis.
The carrying amount of the Group's non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets, are examined at each reporting date, in order to determine if there are signs indicating an impairment in value. If such signs exist, the estimated recoverable amount of the asset is calculated.
The recoverable amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit is the higher of its value in use or fair value less cost of disposal. When determining the value in use, the Group discounts the anticipated future cash flows according to a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the assessments of market participants regarding the time value of money and the specific risks relating to the asset. For testing impairment purposes, the assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that yields cash inflows from continuing use, which are largely independent of the cash inflows of the other assets and other groups ("cash-generating unit").
Losses from impairment are recognized when the carrying amount of the assets or of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs exceeds the recoverable amount, and are recognized in profit and loss.
Impairments losses are re-examined on each reporting date in order to determine if there are signs indicating that the losses have decreased or no longer exist. An impairment loss is cancelled if there is a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset, after cancellation of the impairment loss, does not exceed the carrying amount, after deduction of depreciation or amortization, that would have been determined if the impairment loss had not been recognized.
With respect to grants made to the Group's senior executives, this benefit is calculated by determining the present value of the settlement (execution) price set forth in the plan. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date and at the settlement date based on the formulas described above. Any changes in the liability are recognized as operating expenses in profit or loss.
The Group has a defined contribution plan. A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an expense in profit or loss in the periods during which related services are rendered by employees. Obligations for contributions to a defined contribution plan that are due more than 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the service are recognized at their present value.
The fair value at the date of grant of share-based payment grants to employees is recognized as a salary expense concurrent with an increase in equity over the period in which the non-contingent entitlement to grants is achieved. The amount recognized as an expense in respect of share-based payment grants, contingent on vesting conditions that are service terms, is adjusted to reflect the number of grants that are expected to vest.
The Group recognizes a reimbursement asset if, and only if, it is virtually certain that the reimbursement will be received if the Group settles the obligation. The amount recognized in respect of the reimbursement does not exceed the amount of the provision.
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a current legal or constructive obligation and it is more likely than not that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of obligation can be estimated reliably. When the value of time is material, the provision is measured at its present value.
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenues from the sale of electricity are recognized in the period during which the sale occurs. The revenues of the Company are primarily from the sale of electricity to private customers and to IEC.
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of shares, less the tax effect, are presented as a deduction from equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the expected issuance of an instrument that will be classified as an equity instrument are recognized as an asset in the deferred expenses item in the statement of financial position. The costs are deducted from equity upon initial recognition of the equity instruments, or are amortized as financing expenses in the statement of profit or loss, when the issuance is no longer expected to take place.
Financing expenses comprise interest expense on loans received, interest expense on capital notes and losses from derivative financial instruments that are recognized in the statement of profit or loss.
Borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Financing income comprises interest income on loans granted, funds invested, and gains from derivative financial instruments recognized in the statement of profit or loss and exchange rate difference.
Gains and losses from exchange rate differences are reported on a net basis.
In the statements of cash flows, interest received is presented as part of cash flows from investing activities. Interest paid is presented as part of cash flows from financing activities. Accordingly, borrowing costs that were capitalized to qualifying assets are presented together with interest paid as part of cash flows from investing activities.
Taxes on income include deferred taxes. Taxes on income are recorded in the statement of profit or loss unless the taxes are charged directly to equity or to other comprehensive income.
Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The Group does not recognize deferred taxes for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets and liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither the accounting profit nor the profit for tax purposes.
Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
A deferred tax asset is recognized for carry forward tax losses, tax benefits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset by the Group if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to taxable income by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or different entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or that their current tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.
Capital notes issued to the Parent Company are measured at fair value on the date of the transaction. As the transaction is on the equity level, the Group includes the difference between the fair value and the consideration from the transaction in its equity.
The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive securities, if any.
Specific borrowing costs are capitalized to a qualifying asset during the period required for completion and construction up to the date on which it is ready for its intended use. Exchange rate differentials arising from credit in foreign currency are capitalized to the extent that they are considered to be an adjustment of interest costs. Other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
IFRS 15 replaces the current guidance regarding recognition of revenues and presents a comprehensive framework for determining whether revenue is to be recognized as well as the timing and amount of recognition. The standard is applicable to annual periods commencing on January 1, 2018. The Group has examined the implications of application of the standard and does not expect its application to have a material effect on the financial statements.
The provisions of IFRS 16 may affect the accounting treatment of leases of land, vehicles and office rental. It is noted that the information presented in this note regarding the effect of the standard's initial application constitutes an initial assessment by the Group, and therefore the matters presented above represent those matters that were identified by the Group before the date of issuing the financial statements as possibly requiring updating as progress is made in examining the effects of the standard's application. Furthermore, the Group is examining the expected effects of the standard's application and at this time is unable to reliably estimate the quantitative effect on its financial statements.
As part of the accounting policies and disclosure requirements, the Group is required to determine the fair value of both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. The fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the methods described below. Further information about the assumptions made in determining the fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that asset or liability.
Fair value, which is calculated for reporting purposes, is estimated based on the present value of future cash flows (principal and interest), discounted at the market interest rate at the reporting date.
The fair value on the transaction date for purposes of measurement of capital notes issued to the Parent Company is calculated based on the present value of the cash flows in respect of the principal component discounted using the market interest rate on the transaction date.
In May 2017, the Parent Company conducted a restructuring in accordance with Section 104 of the Income Tax Ordinance, under which the Parent Company transferred to the Company: (1) its entire holdings (100%) in Hadera, and (2) its entire holdings (100%) in O.P.C Operation Ltd. (currently operating the Energy Center and upon completion of construction of Hadera power plant, will serve as the operating company for the Hadera power plant) (hereinafter – "Hadera Operation Company"), this in consideration for the allotment of 20 ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value each of the Company to the Parent Company. Concurrently with the aforementioned transfer, the Parent Company assigned to the Company capital notes in the amount of NIS 191,844 thousand that Hadera had issued to the Parent Company. Against the assignment of the capital notes as above, 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, in the framework of which the Parent Company transferred to the Company all of its holdings (80%) in AGS Rotem Ltd. (hereinafter - "AGS"), in consideration of the allotment 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 of the date of the transfer of AGS was NIS 8,385 thousand, against a debt of the Company to the Parent Company in the same amount. As of the date of this report, the Company repaid said debt balance to the Parent Company.
In July 2017, the entire holdings (85.3%) of the Parent Company in Greenday Renewable Energy Ltd. (hereinafter – "Greenday"), which was purchased by the Parent Company on January 12, 2017, were sold to OPC Solar Ltd. in exchange for NIS 288 thousand and the 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 towards the Parent Company. As of the date of this report, the Company repaid said debt balance to the Parent Company.
The transfers of Hadera, Hadera Operation 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 achieved by the Parent Company for the first time. For this purpose, comparative data have been 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 Operation Company, AGS and Greenday. The equity components of the Company have been restated from the date the control was achieved for the first time by the Parent Company, such that the equity components of Hadera, Hadera Operation Company, AGS and Greenday have been added to the Company's existing equity components. The amounts of the acquired assets and liabilities on the date the control was achieved were recognized directly in equity. The difference between the transferred consideration, including the par value of the transferred shares and the cost of the net assets and liabilities, as well as the aforementioned effects stemming from the restructuring, were recorded in the merger capital reserve.
a. Data on the financial position
| Presentation | Effect of As | Presentation after | |
|---|---|---|---|
| before As Pooling | Pooling | As Pooling | |
| December 31 2016 | |||
| NIS thousands | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 82,306 | 3,853 | 86,159 |
| Short-term deposits and restricted cash | 16,158 | 194 | 16,352 |
| Current maturities of loan to the Parent Company | 16,577 | - | 16,577 |
| Trade receivables | 118,966 | 14,760 | 133,726 |
| Other receivables and debit balances | 23,198 | (3,892) | 19,306 |
| Derivative instruments | - | 6,812 | 6,812 |
| Total current assets | 257,205 | 21,727 | 278,932 |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Long-term deposits and restricted cash | 73,158 | - | 73,158 |
| Long-term loan to the Parent Company | 182,346 | - | 182,346 |
| Long-term loans and deferred expenses | 72,714 | 8,967 | 81,681 |
| Derivatives | - | 4,741 | 4,741 |
| Deferred taxes | - | 218 | 218 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,684,879 | 270,539 | 1,955,418 |
| Intangible assets | 1,607 | 2,324 | 3,931 |
| Total Non- current assets | 2,014,704 | 286,789 | 2,301,493 |
| Total assets | 2,271,909 | 308,516 | 2,580,425 |
a. Data on the financial position (Cont.)
| Presentation | Presentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| before | Effect of | after | |
| As Pooling | As Pooling | As Pooling | |
| December 31 2016 | |||
| NIS thousands | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Current maturities from banks and financial institutions | 94,591 | - | 94,591 |
| Trade payables | 109,407 | 14,511 | 123,918 |
| Other payables and credit balances, including derivative instruments | 23,169 | 10,729 | 33,898 |
| Loans and capital notes issued to the Parent Company | 56,744 | 75,704 | 132,448 |
| Total current liabilities | 283,911 | 100,944 | 384,855 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Loans from banking corporations and financial institutions | 1,505,950 | - | 1,505,950 |
| Capital notes issued to the Parent Company and to a related party | 1,294 | 9,059 | 10,353 |
| Derivatives | 2,969 | 2,969 | |
| Employee benefits | 280 | - | 280 |
| Deferred taxes, net | 157,883 | 424 | 158,307 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1,665,407 | 12,452 | 1,677,859 |
| Total liabilities | 1,949,318 | 113,396 | 2,062,714 |
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | *- | *- | *- |
| Capital reserve | 78,026 | 186,859 | 264,885 |
| Retained earnings | 174,419 | 7,805 | 182,224 |
| Total equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company | 252,445 | 194,664 | 447,109 |
| Non-controlling interest | 70,146 | 456 | 70,602 |
| Total equity | 322,591 | 195,120 | 517,711 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 2,271,909 | 308,516 | 2,580,425 |
(*) Represents an amount less than NIS 1 thousand.
a. Operating results
| Presentation before As Pooling |
Presentation after Effect of As Pooling As Pooling |
Presentation before As Pooling |
Effect of As Pooling Year ended December 31, 2015 |
Presentation after As Pooling |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year ended December 31, 2016 |
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| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |||||
| Sales | 1,162,194 | 82,935 | 1,245,129 | 1,235,367 | 29,096 | 1,264,463 |
| Cost of sales (less depreciation and amortization) | 886,086 | 77,084 | 963,170 | 743,790 | 25,727 | 769,517 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 100,630 | 5,593 | 106,223 | 101,013 | 1,601 | 102,614 |
| Gross profit | 175,478 | 258 | 175,736 | 390,564 | 1,768 | 392,332 |
| General and administrative expenses | 22,186 | 6,756 | 28,942 | 22,571 | 875 | 23,446 |
| Other income | 1,655 | 5,841 | 7,496 | 3,925 | 10,207 | 14,132 |
| Operating profit | 154,947 | (657) | 154,290 | 371,918 | 11,100 | 383,018 |
| Financing expenses | 87,166 | 1,363 | 88,529 | 118,821 | 83 | 118,904 |
| Financing income | 21,298 | 1,452 | 22,750 | 24,657 | (192) | 24,465 |
| Financing expenses, net | 65,868 | (89) | 65,779 | 94,164 | 275 | 94,439 |
| Profit before taxes on income | 89,079 | (568) | 88,511 | 277,754 | 10,825 | 288,579 |
| Taxes on income | 507 | (253) | 254 | 72,840 | 2,867 | 75,707 |
| Profit for the year | 88,572 | (315) | 88,257 | 204,914 | 7,958 | 212,872 |
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Shareholders of the Company | 70,019 | (154) | 69,865 | 164,912 | 7,958 | 172,870 |
| Non-controlling interests | 18,553 | (161) | 18,392 | 40,002 | - | 40,002 |
| Profit for the year | 88,572 | (315) | 88,257 | 204,914 | 7,958 | 212,872 |
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| Presentation before As Pooling |
Effect of As Pooling |
Presentation after As Pooling |
Presentation before As Pooling |
Effect of As Pooling |
Presentation after As Pooling |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year ended December 31 2016 |
Year ended December 31 2015 |
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| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |||||
| Operating activities | 89,351 | 5,554 | 94,905 | 314,839 | 52 | 314,891 |
| Investing activities | 130,523 | (203,796) | (73,273) | (202,860) | (3,963) | (206,823) |
| Financing activities | (600,524) | 202,367 | (398,157) | (270,258) | 4,000 | (266,258) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash | ||||||
| equivalents | (380,650) | 4,125 | (376,525) | (158,279) | 89 | (158,190) |
| December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Bank balances of current accounts | 148,238 | 64,622 |
| Deposits in banks | 359,943 | 21,537 |
| 508,181 | 86,159 |
The Group's exposure to credit, interest rate and currency risks, and a sensitivity analysis for financial assets are disclosed in Note 24 regarding financial instruments.
| Weighted average interest rate |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| as at | ||||
| December 31 | As at December 31 | |||
| 2017 | 2017 | 2016 | ||
| % | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Presented under current assets | ||||
| Short-term restricted deposits and cash (*) | 0.2 | 752 | 16,352 | |
| Presented under non-current assets | ||||
| Long-term restricted deposits and cash (**) | 0.3 | 264,564 | 73,158 |
(*) For further information regarding restricted cash, see Note 16C.
(**) For further information regarding restricted cash, see Note 16.C. and Note 27.G. * Restated – see Note 2D.
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 NIS thousands |
||
| NIS thousands | |||
| Open accounts | 23,421 | 6,719 | |
| Accrued income | 129,330 | 127,007 | |
| 152,751 | 133,726 |
| As at December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Advances to suppliers | 2,339 | 2,556 |
| Prepaid expenses | 7,637 | 5,317 |
| Refunds from construction of fixed assets for a third party | 3,500 | |
| Interest receivable from the Parent Company | - | 3,463 |
| Government institutions | 24,775 | 7,744 |
| Other | 960 | 226 |
| 39,210 | 19,306 |
A. Composition:
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Loan to the Parent Company | - | 198,923 | |
| Less current maturity | - | (16,577) | |
| - | 182,346 |
On June 26, 2014, the Company granted a loan to the Parent Company of NIS 350 million (hereinafter – "the Loan"). The Loan is subject to the same terms as those that are applicable to the ICPI credit facility (back-to-back) (as defined in Note 16.C.(6)), including the interest rate. In the year ended December 31, 2016, the Parent Company repaid the amount of NIS 199,602 thousand and any interest accrued, by way of reduction of the capital notes that had been issued to the Parent Company. In the reporting year , the loan balance was offset against the capital notes that were assigned to the Company as described in Note 5.
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Long term deferred expenses(B.1) | 88,758 | 78,243 | |
| Loans granted (B.2) | 2,876 | - | |
| Deferred financing expenses (B.3) | 8,722 | 3,438 | |
| 100,356 | 81,681 |
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Long term deferred expenses | 105,015 | 90,882 | |
| Accumulated amortization | (16,257) | (12,639) | |
| 88,758 | 78,243 | ||
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The long-term deferred expenses represent connection fees to the gas transmission network and the electricity grid, as described below:
It should be noted that the aforesaid connection infrastructures are designated and are used in practice for connecting additional consumers to such infrastructures. Accordingly, these costs are accounted for as long-term deferred charges, which are depreciated by the straight-line method over the usage period of the PRMS facility and the electricity supply lines, which for Rotem is 21 years and 30 years, respectively, and carried to depreciation and amortization item in the statement of profit or loss.
On April 6, 2017, the Company entered into a number of agreements with three entities for the purchase of 95% of Zomet Energy Ltd. (hereinafter - "Zomet"). For additional information regarding the purchase of Zomet see Note 27.M. The Company finances the operating activity of Zomet by shareholders' loans. The loans bear interest at the rate of 12.1% and are linked to the CPI. The repayment date of the loans will be 12 months after the date of the commercial operation of Zomet.
During 2016, Hadera entered into a senior facility agreement, as described in Note 16.C.4 below (hereinafter – "the Facility Agreement"). As part of the facility agreement, Hadera pays various commissions, such as a financial closing fee and a periodic commission for an unutilized credit facility (hereinafter – "the commissions"). The commissions will be reduced by the percentage of withdrawals from the facility agreement and will be accounted for by the effective interest method, as part of the balance of loans from financial institutions in Hadera.

| Land, roads and buildings NIS thousands |
Installations, machinery and equipment NIS thousands |
Computers NIS thousands |
Office furniture and equipment NIS thousands |
Leasehold improvements NIS thousands |
Diesel and spare Parts NIS thousands |
Assets under construction NIS thousands |
Other NIS thousands |
Advances on account of FA NIS thousands |
Total NIS thousands |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||||||||
| Balance as at January 1, 2016 | 140,449 | 1,739,408 | 1,326 | 1,203 | 2,470 | 104,654 | 37,385 | 2,617 | 32,419 | 2,061,931 |
| Additions | - | 47,707 | 103 | 45 | 32 | 27,397 | 201,208 | 364 | 1,770 | 278,626 |
| Disposals | - | 55,070 | 44 | 12 | - | 24,563 | - | 152 | 23,635 | 103,476 |
| Balance as at December 31, 2016 | 140,449 | 1,732,045 | 1,385 | 1,236 | 2,502 | 107,488 | 238,593 | 2,829 | 10,554 | 2,237,081 |
| Additions | - | 13,312 | 143 | 28 | 731 | 47,316 | 323,693 | 284 | 7,784 | 393,291 |
| Disposals | - | 15,024 | 44 | - | - | 55,734 | - | - | - | 70,802 |
| Balance as at December 31, 2017 | 140,449 | 1,730,333 | 1,484 | 1,264 | 3,233 | 99,070 | 562,286 | 3,113 | 18,338 | 2,559,570 |
| Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||
| Balance as at January 1, 2016 | 11,397 | 220,515 | 941 | 303 | 790 | - | - | 472 | - | 234,418 |
| Depreciation for the year | 4,587 | 97,116 | 236 | 96 | 76 | - | - | 411 | - | 102,522 |
| Disposals | - | 55,070 | 43 | 12 | - | - | - | 152 | - | 55,277 |
| Balance as at December 31, 2016 | 15,984 | 262,561 | 1,134 | 387 | 866 | - | - | 731 | - | 281,663 |
| Depreciation for the year | 4,576 | 103,282 | 158 | 92 | 94 | - | - | 369 | - | 108,571 |
| Disposals | - | 15,025 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15,069 |
| Balance as at December 31, 2017 | 20,560 | 350,818 | 1,248 | 479 | 960 | - | - | 1,100 | - | 375,165 |
| Carrying amount as at December 31, 2017 |
119,889 | 1,379,515 | 236 | 785 | 2,273 | 99,070 | 562,286 | 2,013 | 18,338 | 2,184,405 |
| Carrying amount as at December 31, 2016 |
124,465 | 1,469,484 | 251 | 849 | 1,636 | 107,488 | 238,593 | 2,098 | 10,554 | 1,955,418 |
| Carrying amount as at January 1, 2016 | 129,052 | 1,518,893 | 385 | 900 | 1,680 | 104,654 | 37,385 | 2,145 | 32,419 | 1,827,513 |
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Borrowing costs capitalized to qualifying assets in 2017 amounted to approx. NIS 11,072 thousand (2016 – approx. NIS 2,596 thousand).
During the years 2016 and 2017, part of the construction costs of the Hadera power plant were non-cash. These costs totaled NIS 26,637 thousand and NIS 3,041 thousand, respectively.
| Options to rights in real |
Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | Software | License | estate | |||
| NIS in thousands | NIS in thousands | NIS in thousands | NIS in thousands | NIS in thousands | ||
| Cost | ||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2016 | 454 | 2,959 | 1,770 | - | 5,183 | |
| Additions | - | 189 | - | - | 189 | |
| Disposals | - | 589 | - | - | 589 | |
| Balance as of December 31 2016 | 454 | 2,559 | 1,770 | - | 4,783 | |
| Additions | - | 214 | - | - | 214 | |
| Entering into consolidation | 1,138 | - | - | 750 | 1,888 | |
| Balance as of December 31 2017 | 1,592 | 2,773 | 1,770 | 750 | 6,885 | |
| Accumulated amortization | ||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2016 | - | 1,010 | 21 | - | 1,031 | |
| Amortization for the year | - | 356 | 54 | - | 410 | |
| Disposals | - | 589 | - | - | 589 | |
| Balance as of December 31 2016 | - | 777 | 75 | - | 852 | |
| Amortization for the year | - | 290 | 54 | - | 344 | |
| Balance as of December 31 2017 | - | 1,067 | 129 | - | 1,196 | |
| Carrying amount as of December 31, 2017 | 1,592 | 1,706 | 1,641 | 750 | 5,689 | |
| Carrying amount as of December 31, 2016 | 454 | 1,782 | 1,695 | - | 3,931 | |
| Carrying amount as of January 1, 2016 | 454 | 1,949 | 1,749 | - | 4,152 | |
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| As at December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Accrued expenses | 73,576 | 79,584 |
| Open debts | 129,129 | 44,334 |
| 202,705 | 123,918 |
| As at December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Employees and payroll institutions | 9,301 | 8,952 |
| Related parties | 2,927 | 6,567 |
| Derivatives | 1,774 | 6,253 |
| Accrued expenses | 6,450 | 3,717 |
| Interest payable | 10,362 | 4,631 |
| Provisions * | - | 2,954 |
| Government institutions | 4,229 | 52 |
| Provision for tax | 1,640 | - |
| Other | 300 | 772 |
| 36,983 | 33,898 |
*) For additional information on provisions, see Note 27.I.
A. Composition
| Weighted average | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| interest rate as at | |||
| December 31 | As at December 31 | ||
| 2017 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| % | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Loans from banks and financial institutions | 4.80 | 1,827,753 | 1,600,541 |
| Less current maturities | (83,014) | (94,591) | |
| 1,744,739 | 1,505,950 | ||
The loans from banking corporations and financial institutions mature in the following years after the reporting date, as follows:
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| First year | 83,013 | 94,591 | |
| Second year | 85,512 | 99,342 | |
| Third year | 115,505 | 82,983 | |
| Fourth year | 120,758 | 108,399 | |
| Fifth year | 119,365 | 113,786 | |
| Sixth year and thereafter | 1,303,600 | 1,101,440 | |
| 1,827,753 | 1,600,541 |
Pursuant to the credit facility agreement, a charge was placed on Rotem's existing and future assets and rights in favor of Bank Leumi' Trust Company and on most of Rotem's bank accounts.
During the years 2011 to 2013, Rotem withdrew loans according to the Facility Agreement. The loans (which are CPI linked) are repaid on a quarterly basis until 2031, starting from the fourth quarter of 2013.
The Facility Agreement, provides certain restrictions with respect to distribution of a dividend and repayment of loans from Rotem's shareholders. The lock up period (prohibition of distributions) under the Facility Agreement ended on June 30, 2015.
In the Facility Agreement, Rotem is required to create a Debt Service Reserve (hereinafter- "the Debt Service Reserve") during the two years after completing construction of the power plant. The amount of the debt service reserve will be equal to the two next quarterly debt payments. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 the amount of the Debt Service Reserve is NIS 71,759 thousand and NIS 73,158 thousand, respectively.
Rotem has credit facilities from Bank Leumi of NIS 15 million that was extended for Rotem's working capital purposes of which a facility of NIS 6 million is used for bank guarantees. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, Rotem utilized NIS 5 million and NIS 4 million, respectively, of the facility.
In December 2017, an amended credit facility agreement was signed, according to which the Parent company was released from the corporate guarantee, in return for the aggregation of an additional fund in Rotem in the amount of NIS 57.5 million (hereinafter - "the owners' guarantee fund") and in consideration for a corporate guarantee of the Company and Veridis of NIS 57.5 million (according to the ratio of their holdings) The owners' guarantee fund is subject to an adjustment formula under which in certain coverage ratios it can reach a maximum of NIS 115 million. The owners' guarantee fund will accumulate in the following manner – NIS 20 million upon signing the amended credit agreement and the balance will accumulate over 24 months in semi-annual deposits. After accumulation of the owners' guarantee fund is completed, Veridis and the Company will be released from the corporate guarantee. As at December 31, 2017, the owners' guarantee fund amounted to NIS 20 million.

Hadera:
Some of the loans in the facility agreement are linked to the CPI and some are unlinked and accrue interest at the rates specified in the agreement. The loans will be repaid in quarterly installments according to the repayment schedules specified in the agreement over a period of 18 years from the date of commencement of the repayments in accordance with the provisions of the agreement (which will commence about half a year after the commercial operation of the Hadera power plant).
In connection with the senior facility agreement, liens were placed in favor of Bank Discount, as collateral agent on behalf of the lenders, on some of Hadera's existing and future assets and on the rights of Hadera and the Parent Company. The senior facility agreement includes certain restrictions in respect of distributions and repayment of shareholders' loans.
During 2017, Hadera drew NIS 494 million out of the total senior facility amount in three stages. The interest rate on the withdrawn amounts until the reporting date ranges between approx. 3.4% and 3.9% on CPI-linked loans and between 4.8% and 5.4% on non-CPI-linked loans Subsequent to the reporting date, in January 2018, Hadera made another withdrawal from the total senior facility amount in the sum of NIS 22 million.
In July 2016, Hadera entered into an agreement with the Parent Company according to which the Parent Company undertook to fund the equity required under the senior facility agreement, as well as any additional equity required pursuant thereto, as a result of changes in the Electricity Law (as defined in the senior facility agreement) up to a certain amount. The aforesaid equity was funded into Hadera by the Parent Company in 2016.
The agreement for the funding of equity also includes liabilities of the Parent Company for the payment of commissions, hedging agreements and for the provision of a number of guarantees - a guarantee related to events with respect to the construction period of the project, up to an amount of NIS 100 million, which can be reduced under certain circumstances, guarantee for scenarios of failing to collect from customers up to an amount of NIS 8 million and the provision of additional bank guarantees in certain cases.
Hadera: (Cont.):
In May 2017, the Company joined as a party to the equity funding agreement and as a shareholder in Hadera, in accordance with all of its terms and in December 2017, the Parent Company was released from the above commitments when the Company replaced it. As part of the release of the Parent Company, and as part of the signed amendment to a senior framework agreement, the Company undertook to meet certain covenants. The covenants include equity to balance sheet ratio (solo) of at least 20%, minimum equity of NIS 250 million until the end of the inspection warranty period, and a minimum equity of NIS 200 million after the warranty period (liability under the Hadera Construction Agreement, as described in Note 27.E.), a minimum cash and cash equivalents balance of the Company of NIS 100 million until the date of the commercial operation of Hadera and a minimum balance of NIS 50 million until the end of the inspection warranty period, which will be reduced under certain conditions. Under certain conditions, the cash amount as aforesaid shall be charged in favor of the lenders. In addition, Hadera undertook, at the end of the construction period, to provide a reserve fund of NIS 15 million.
The Company:
Tranche A – A bridge loan of NIS 150 million (until the end of the lock up period in Rotem), at an interest rate of 4.85% (CPI linked). In January 2016, the Company repaid Tranche A in the amount of NIS 162 million, including accrued interest.
Tranche B – A long-term loan of NIS 200 million, at an interest rate of 7.75% (CPI linked). The Tranche B facility, together with interest and any linkage differentials shall be repaid on a semi-annual basis until 2028 starting April 2016. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company has repaid part of Tranche B in the amount of NIS 38 million, including accrued interest. In May 2017, the Company paid the balance of Tranche B in the amount of NIS 209 million including accrued interest. In respect of this amount the Company paid an early repayment fee of NIS 23 million which was recorded in the statement of profit or loss in financing expenses.
The Group:
a. Composition
| Weighted average | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| interest rate as of | |||
| December 31 | As at December 31 | ||
| 2017 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| % | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Marketable bonds | 4.66 | 315,918 | - |
| Less current maturities | (21,964) | - | |
| 293,954 | - |
The bonds are repayable in the coming years, subsequent to the reporting date, as follows:
| As at December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| First year | 21,964 | - |
| Second year | 10,992 | - |
| Third year | 30,555 | - |
| Fourth year | 34,382 | - |
| Fifth year | 18,817 | - |
| Sixth year and onwards | 199,208 | - |
| 315,918 | - |
In May, 2017, the Company issued Bonds (Series A) to classified investors under a private placement, which were listed for trade on the Institutional Continuous Trading Platform. The bonds, with a par value of NIS 320 million, bear annual interest at the rate of 4.95% and are redeemable, principal and interest, every six months, commencing on June 30, 2018 (on June 30 and December 30 of every calendar year) through December 30, 2030. Under the terms, the interest on the bonds will be reduced by 0.5% in the event of their listing for trade on the main list of the TASE. The bonds have received a rating of A3 from Midroog and A- from S&P Global Ratings Maalot Ltd. (hereinafter -– "Maalot").
On August 20, 2017, the Company listed the bonds for trade on the stock exchange as part of an issuance and listing of its shares for trade and accordingly, from that date, the interest on the bonds (series A) was reduced by 0.5% and is 4.45% per year.
According to the trust deed from May 2017, the Company has registered, in favor of the trustee on behalf of the bond holders, a first-ranking floating charge, unlimited in amount, on all of its assets. The floating charge will not preclude the Company from pledging specific assets and the performance of other asset dispositions by the Company.
Additionally, the Company has created a reserve for the servicing of the debt, out of the issuance consideration, in the amount of 12 months of interest up to the commencement of repayment of the principal of the bonds, and will provide 12 months of principal and interest payments after beginning the payment of the bonds' principal. The trust account in which the reserve was deposited will be pledged in favor of the trustee on behalf of the bond holders. As of December 31, 2017, the deposit for the debt service fund amounts to NIS 18 million and is presented in the Statement of Financial Position under "long-term restricted deposits and cash".
The trust deed contains customary causes for calling for the immediate redemption of the bonds, including events of breach, insolvency, liquidation proceedings, receivership, stay of proceedings and creditors' arrangements, certain types of restructuring, material downturn in the condition of the Company etc. The right to call for immediate redemption also arises upon: (1) the occurrence of certain events of loss of control by Kenon Holding; (2) the call for immediate repayment of other debts (or guarantees) of the Company or of Hadera or Rotem in certain predefined minimum amounts; (3) a change in the area of operation of the Company such that the Company's main area of activity is not in the energy sector in Israel, including the area of generating electricity in power plants and from renewable energy sources; (4) in the event that a rating is discontinued over a certain period of time, and the rating of the bond falls below the level of Baa3 (or BBB-); and (5) in the event of a suspension of trading for a certain period of time while the bonds are listed for trade on the TASE's main list. All under the conditions specified in the trust deed.
Furthermore, the trust deed includes an undertaking by the Company to comply with financial covenants on the basis of its stand-alone financial statements: debt coverage ratio of at least 1.05 (to be reviewed commencing from the financial statements as at June 30, 2018), minimum equity of NIS 80,000 thousand and an equity-to-balance sheet ratio of at least 12.5%. As at December 31, 2017, the equity attributed to the Company's shareholders amounted to approx. NIS 600 thousand and the equity-to-balance sheet ratio was 65%.
The trust deed also includes an undertaking by the Company to monitor the rating by a rating agency and for mandatory early redemption in the event of the sale of means of control in Rotem and Hadera.
Additionally, restrictions imposed on distributions, provision of loans to related parties and repayment of loans to related parties, are included as set forth in the trust deed, including compliance with certain financial covenants.
The terms of the bonds also provide for the possible raising of the interest rate in certain cases of lowering the rating, in certain cases of breach of financial covenants, and in certain cases of use of the debt servicing reserve where the reserve is not sufficiently funded within the time frame set forth in the trust deed. The ability of the Company to expand the series of the bonds has been limited under certain circumstances, including maintaining the rating of the bonds at its level shortly prior to the expansion of the series and there being no breach. Additionally, should the Company raise additional bonds that are not secured (or that are secured with a pari passu ranking floating charge), these will not have preference over the bonds (Series A) upon liquidation.
The proceeds from the bond issuance amounting to approximately NIS 316 million, net, excluding issuance expenses of NIS 4,181 thousand, was used to repay the balance of the mezzanine loan of approx. NIS 192.5 millionand an early repayment fee of approx. NIS 23 million, as described in Note 16.C.6.
A. Composition
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 NIS thousands |
||
| NIS thousands | |||
| Presented under current liabilities | - | 132,448 | |
| Presented under non-current liabilities | 1,803 | 10,353 | |
| 1,803 | 142,801 |
Rotem has a defined contribution plan in respect of Rotem's liability to pay the saving component of provident funds and in respect of all its employees who are subject to Section 14 of the Severance Pay Law – 1963.
| Year ended December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Amount recognized as an expense in respect of defined contribution plan | 2,444 | 2,362 | 1,635 |
On November 27, 2011, Rotem decided on a compensation plan for a group of its senior executives, which is subject to a vesting period. The compensation under the plan is based on the value resulting from multiplying eight times Rotem's EBITDA (earnings before income tax during the preceding four fiscal quarters) by eight, less net financial liabilities (debt to financial institutions including accrued interest net of cash, part of the restricted cash, and cash equivalents) and less US\$ 120 million. As at the end of the third quarter of 2015, the compensation plan was fully settled.
In July 2017, the Company's Board of Directors approved an employee stock option plan, pursuant to which, subject to a resolution of the competent organs of the Company, an undetermined number of options that was not yet set (but not more than 1,500,000 in total) may be allotted to employees of the Company (excluding the CEO), members of the Company's Board of Directors and consultants of the Company, at no consideration, each such option being exercisable into one ordinary share of NIS 0.01 par value of the Company. The ordinary shares that would be allotted upon the exercise of the options will be pari passu with the ordinary shares of the Company, immediately upon allotment.
In addition, the Company's Board of Directors has decided on the allotment of 1,000,000 options to the CEO of the Company. The options allotted will vest in 4 equal batches. The terms of vesting and the expiration dates of the options are as follows:
| Batch number | Terms of vesting | Expiration date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First batch | At the end of 12 months of grant date | At the end of 36 months of vesting date | |
| Second batch | At the end of 24 months of grant date | At the end of 24 months of vesting date | |
| Third batch | At the end of 36 months of grant date | At the end of 24 months of vesting date | |
| Fourth batch | At the end of 48 months of grant date | At the end of 24 months of vesting date |
The exercise price of each option is NIS 12.5 (unlinked). The exercise price is subject to certain adjustments (including for the distribution of dividends, the issuance of rights etc.).
The average fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes Model, at NIS 2.5 per option. The calculation is based on a standard deviation of 20.7%- 21.5% (based on historical fluctuations of comparable companies in the sector of the Company for corresponding periods over the expected life of the option until exercise), a risk-free interest rate of 0.7 to 1.4% and an estimated life of 4 to 6 years.
In October 2017, the company received approvals from the Income Tax Authority according to which the options allotted are within the scope of Section 102 of the Income Tax Ordinance. The grant is made through a trustee under the capital gains track. Under this track, the Company is not entitled to claim as an expense for tax purposes amounts that are credited to the employee as a benefit, including amounts that are recorded as a salary benefit in the accounts of the Company, in respect of the options received by the employee under the Plan, excluding the work-income benefit component, if any, that was determined on the allotment/grant date.
The cost of the benefit inherent in the options allotted as aforesaid, based on the fair value on the date of their grant, amounted to approximately NIS 2,550 thousand, which will be recorded to the statement of profit or loss over the vesting period of each batch. Accordingly, the Company included in 2017 an expense of approximately NIS 548 thousand in respect of said options.
Presented hereunder are the tax rates applicable to the Group in the years 2015-2017:
2015 – 26.5% 2016 – 25% 2017 – 24%
On January 4, 2016, the Knesset plenum passed the Law for the Amendment of the Income Tax Ordinance (Amendment 216) - 2016, by which, inter alia, the corporate tax rate would be reduced by 1.5% to a rate of 25% as from January 1, 2016. Furthermore, on December 22, 2016 the Knesset plenum passed the Economic Efficiency Law (Legislative Amendments for Achieving Budget Objectives in the Years 2017 and 2018) – 2016, prescribing, inter alia, that the corporate tax rate would be reduced from 25% to 23% in two stages. The first stage will be to a rate of 24% as from January 2017 and the second stage will be to a rate of 23% as from January 2018.
As a result of reducing the tax rate to 25%, the deferred tax balances as at January 4, 2016 were calculated according to the new tax rate specified in the Law for the Amendment of the Income Tax Ordinance, at the tax rate expected to apply on the reversal date.
As a result of reducing the tax rate to 23% in two stages, the deferred tax balances as at December 31, 2016 were calculated according to the new tax rates specified in the Economic Efficiency Law (Legislative Amendments for Achieving Budget Objectives in the Years 2017 and 2018), at the tax rate expected to apply on the reversal date.
The effect of the reduction in the tax rate, as described above, on the financial statements as at December 31, 2016 is reflected in a decrease in the deferred tax liabilities in the amount of NIS 27,086 thousand. The adjustment of deferred tax balances was recognized against deferred tax income in the amount of NIS 23,720, against comprehensive income of NIS 3,026 thousand and against equity in the amount of NIS 340 thousand.
In June 2011, Rotem received an approval from the Israel Tax Authority such that the electricity generation activities will be considered manufacturing activities and Rotem's power station will constitute an "Industrial Enterprise" as defined in the Law for Encouragement of Industry (Taxes), 1969, upon the fulfillment of all of the conditions provided by the Taxes Authority in Israel.
"Industrial Companies" as defined in the Law for the Encouragement of Industry (Taxes), 1969 are entitled to benefits of which the most significant ones are as follows:
As of December 31, 2017, the balances of carryforward tax losses of Rotem amount to approximately NIS 535 million.
The Company has created deferred taxes in respect of said losses, as it expects that taxable income will be derived in future against which such losses can be utilized.
The Company and Rotem have received tax assessments which are considered as final up to and including the 2013 tax year (subject to qualifications stipulated by the law).
| Year ended December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Current taxes | 1,694 | - | - |
| Deferred tax expense: | |||
| Deferred taxes | 29,996 | 23,053 | 77,319 |
| Change in deferred taxes from change in tax rate | - | (23,720) | - |
| Deferred taxes in respect of previous years | 158 | 921 | (1,612) |
| 30,154 | 254 | 75,707 | |
| Total income tax expenses | 31,848 | 254 | 75,707 |
| Year ended December 31 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |||
| Profit before taxes on income | 88,356 | 88,511 | 288,579 | ||
| Statutory tax rate of the Company | 24% | 25% | 26.5% | ||
| Tax calculated according to the Company's statutory tax rate | 21,205 | 22,128 | 76,473 | ||
| Additional tax (tax saving) in respect of: | |||||
| Non-deductible expenses | 424 | 682 | 689 | ||
| Effect of change in tax rate | - | (23,720) | - | ||
| Tax losses and other tax benefits for which deferred taxes were not recorded | 10,005 | 244 | 157 | ||
| Deferred taxes according to a different tax rate | 56 | - | - | ||
| Taxes in respect of previous years | 158 | 921 | (1,612) | ||
| Income tax expenses | 31,848 | 254 | 75,707 |
In 2017, the Company recorded, in the statement of comprehensive income, tax income of approx. NIS 2,642 thousand for other comprehensive income items. (in 2016 – expenses totaling NIS 2,879 thousand).
In 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized income directly in equity in respect of capital notes issued to the Parent Company in the amount of approx. NIS 30 thousand and NIS 3,731 thousand, respectively.
The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities is attributable to the following items:
| Fixed assets | Transactions with shareholders |
Carryforward tax deduction and losses |
Financial instruments |
Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (288,788) | (5,698) | 133,299 | (2,795) | (463) | (164,445) |
| (86,442) | 1,573 | 61,484 | (601) | 12 | (23,974) |
| - | - | - | 3,026 | - | 3,026 |
| - | 3,391 | - | - | 3,391 | |
| 44,294 | 339 | (20,947) | 199 | 28 | 23,913 |
| (158,089) | |||||
| (30,154) | |||||
| - | - | - | (2,642) | - | (2,642) |
| - | 30 | - | - | 30 | |
| - | - | - | - | (171) | (171) |
| (312,617) | - | 122,906 | (766) | (549) | (191,026) |
| (330,936) 18,319 |
(395) 365 |
173,836 (50,930) 51 |
NIS thousands (171) 2,047 |
(423) 45 |
| As at December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Under non-current assets | 751 | 218 |
| Under non-current liabilities | (191,777) | (158,307) |
| Deferred taxes, net | (191,026) | (158,089) |
On December 31, 2017 and 2016, a balance of deferred tax liabilities in the amount of NIS121,776 thousand and NIS 109,305 thousand, respectively, in respect of temporary differences in the amount of NIS 529,460 thousand (2016: NIS 475,239 thousand) relating to investments in subsidiaries were not recognized since the decision whether to sell these subsidiaries is at the hands of the Company, and its intention is not to sell it in the foreseeable future.
| As at December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Tax losses 43,544 |
1,058 |
According to Israeli tax laws, there is no time limit on the utilization of tax losses and the utilization of temporary differences that can be deducted. Deferred tax assets were not recognized for these items, since it is not expected that there will be taxable income in the future, against which the tax benefits can be utilized.
| As at December 31, 2017 | As at December 31, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued and | Issued and | |||
| Number of shares | Authorized | paid | Authorized | paid |
| Ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value | 500,000,000 | 131,886,721 | 100,000 | 100 |
In May , 2017, the Company filed an application with the Israel Securities Authority for a permit to publish a prospectus on the basis of the financial statements as of March 31, 2017. The prospectus is a prospectus for the issuance of the Company's shares and a prospectus for the listing of Series A bonds for trading that were issued in a private placement by the Company to classified investors (see Note 17) and a shelf prospectus.
In June 2017, the general meeting of the Company's shareholders resolved to increase the Company's authorized share capital to 500,000,000 ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value each.
In July 2017, the Company allotted to the Parent Company 99,999,900 ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value each, in consideration of their par value. The earnings per share for prior years were restated in order to reflect the fact that the shares were issued at par value (whereas in the public offering, the shares were allotted at a higher value).
In August 2017, the Company completed a public offering of 31,886,700 ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value each on the Stock Exchange, constituting approximately 24.2% of the issued share capital of the Company, at a price of NIS 12.5 per share. The issuance proceeds in the amount of approximately NIS 398,584 thousand, net of issuance costs, in the amount of NIS 37,260 thousand, were included in equity.
In July 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company decided on the adoption of a dividend distribution policy, pursuant to which, every calendar year, a dividend will be distributed at the rate of at least 50% of the net income of the Company, after tax, in the calendar year that preceded the date of the dividend distribution.
The implementation of the dividend distribution policy and the approval of its distribution from time to time by the Company's Board of Directors will be subject to the provisions of any law, including the distribution criteria that are set out in Section 302 of the Companies Law, 1999 (the profit criterion and the solvency criterion), restrictions imposed by agreements to which the Company is party, present or future covenants undertaken by the Company, tax considerations, required investments in the Company's projects (present or future), and additional restrictions that may apply to the Company, if any, and resolutions that may be passed by the Company, including the other designation of its profits and modification of this policy. The dividend distribution will be subject to the approval by the Company's Board of Directors in the amount that is available for distribution in accordance with the Companies Law, 1999, the Company's cash flow needs and its sources at such time.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Board of Directors of the Company may, at any time, for business considerations and in accordance with the provisions of any law, change the rate of dividend as above or decide not to distribute it at all. It is further clarified that the timing of distribution in each of the years, if carried out, will not necessarily be immediately after the publication of the annual financial statements of the Company.
The Company's Board of Directors reserves the rights to decide, at any time and at its sole discretion, to modify and/or amend and/or cancel the dividend distribution policy as set forth in its aforementioned resolution.
In 2017 and 2016, the Company distributed a dividend of NIS 60,000 thousand and NIS 168,304 thousand, respectively.
A. Revenues
| Year ended December 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 NIS thousands |
2015 NIS thousands |
||
| NIS thousands | ||||
| Revenues from the sale of electricity | 1,260,091 | 1,187,750 | 1,240,081 | |
| Revenues from the sale of steam | 55,588 | 57,379 | 24,382 | |
| 1,315,679 | 1,245,129 | 1,264,463 |
Following is information on the total sales of the Group to major customers and the percentage of the Company's total revenues (in NIS thousands):
| Customer | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | Percentage of revenues of the Company |
Total revenues | Percentage of revenues of the Company |
Total revenues | Percentage of revenues of the Company |
|
| Customer 1 | 272,700 | 20.73% | 229,999 | 18.47% | 273,995 | 21.67% |
| Customer 2 | *- | *- | *- | *- | 138,890 | 10.98% |
| Customer 3 | 193,005 | 14.67% | 151,163 | 12.14% | 170,522 | 13.49% |
| Customer 4 | 181,643 | 13.80% | 124,624 | 10.01% | 138,466 | 10.95% |
| Customer 5 | 137,591 | 10.46% | 139,776 | 11.23% | *- | *- |
(*) Represents an amount less than 10% of revenues.
| Year ended December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Fuels | *468,407 | 482,551 | *519,199 |
| Electricity and infrastructure services | 437,059 | 426,461 | 210,712 |
| Payroll and related expenses | 20,425 | 20,377 | 14,628 |
| Manufacturing and operation expenses and outsourcing | 23,160 | 23,502 | 13,838 |
| Insurance | 6,245 | 6,777 | 7,591 |
| Other expenses | 3,672 | 3,502 | 3,549 |
| 958,968 | 963,170 | 769,517 |
(*) Net of the IEC's participation in diesel oil expenses.
| Year ended December 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 NIS thousands |
2015 NIS thousands |
||
| NIS thousands | ||||
| Payroll and related expenses | 17,207 | 11,901 | 13,730 | |
| Directors' remuneration | 893 | - | - | |
| Professional services | 13,897 | 10,635 | 3,327 | |
| Depreciation | 270 | 337 | 556 | |
| Travel and entertainment | 799 | 959 | 1,274 | |
| Office maintenance | 1,844 | 1,820 | 1,485 | |
| Charitable contributions | 1,415 | 1,381 | 1,472 | |
| Other | 3,251 | 1,909 | 1,602 | |
| 39,576 | 28,942 | 23,446 |
| Year ended December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Income from the sale of gas, net (see Note 25.C.(4)) | 1,240 | 7,400 | 10,207 |
| Other income | 12 | 96 | 3,925 |
| 1,252 | 7,496 | 14,132 |
| Year ended December 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Financing income | ||||
| Exchange differences | - | 2,949 | 970 | |
| Net change in fair value of derivative financial instruments | - | 2,898 | - | |
| Interest income on loans | 6,301 | 16,690 | 22,834 | |
| Interest income on bank deposits and others | 627 | 213 | 661 | |
| 6,928 | 22,750 | 24,465 | ||
| Financing expenses | ||||
| Exchange differences | 4,680 | |||
| Interest expense on loans and capital notes | 90,116 | 90,599 | 108,312 | |
| Interest expense on provisions | - | (5,418) | 8,373 | |
| Net change in the fair value of derivative financial instruments | 4,205 | - | - | |
| Early repayment fee | 22,950 | - | - | |
| Other fees | 2,800 | 3,348 | 2,219 | |
| 124,751 | 88,529 | 118,904 | ||
| Net financing expenses recorded in statements of profit or loss | 117,823 | 65,779 | 94,439 | |
The data used in calculating the basic and diluted earnings per share:
A. Profit attributable to holders of ordinary shares
| Year ended December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Profit for the year attributable to Company shareholders | 35,473 | 69,865 | 172,870 |
B. Weighted average number of ordinary shares
| Year ended December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Ordinary shares | |||
| Weighted average number of shares used in the basic calculation (in thousands) | 112,449 | 99,920 | 99,920 |
| Weighted average number of shares used in the diluted calculation (in thousands) | 112,882 | 99,920 | 99,920 |
The Group has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:
This risk includes any cash amounts owed to the Group by those counterparties, less any amounts owed to the counterparty by the Group where a legal right of offset exists, and also includes the fair values of contracts with individual counterparties which are included in the financial statements.
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| Carrying amount | |||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 508,181 | 86,159 | |
| Restricted deposits and cash | 265,316 | 89,510 | |
| Trade and other receivables (*) | 162,066 | 139,210 | |
| Loan to the Parent Company | - | 198,923 | |
| 935,563 | 513,802 |
*As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the trade receivables' balance is due to current debts of customers and no trade receivables are in arrears.
The Group's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group's reputation.
Following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments:
| As at December 31, 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Contractual | 12 months | More than | |||
| amount | amount | or less | 1-2 years | 2-5 years | 5 years | |
| NIS thousands | ||||||
| Non-derivative financial liabilities | ||||||
| Trade payables | 202,705 | 202,705 | 202,705 | - | - | - |
| Other payables and credit balances | 19,740 | 19,740 | 19,740 | - | - | - |
| Capital notes issued to the Parent Company and to a | ||||||
| related party | 1,803 | 1,803 | 1,803 | - | - | |
| Bonds | 315,918 | 433,764 | 45,619 | 24,567 | 118,026 | 245,552 |
| Loans from banks and financial institutions | 1,827,753 | 2,545,840 | 148,093 | 165,170 | 580,108 | 1,652,469 |
| Total financial liabilities | 2,367,918 | 3,203,851 | 416,156 | 191,540 | 698,134 | 1,898,021 |
| 57 |
C. Liquidity risk (Cont.)
| As at December 31, 2016 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Contractual | 12 months | More than | |||
| amount | amount | or less | 1-2 years | 2-5 years | 5 years | |
| NIS thousands | ||||||
| Non-derivative financial liabilities | ||||||
| Trade payables | 123,918 | 123,918 | 123,918 | - | - | - |
| Other payables and credit balances | 14,915 | 14,915 | 14,915 | - | - | - |
| Capital notes issued to the Parent Company and to a | ||||||
| related party | 142,801 | 149,789 | 138,057 | 9,683 | 2,049 | - |
| Provisions | 2,954 | 2,954 | 2,954 | - | - | - |
| Loans from banks and financial institutions | 1,600,541 | 1,953,076 | 146,821 | 147,650 | 426,731 | 1,231,874 |
| Total financial liabilities | 1,885,129 | 2,244,652 | 426,665 | 157,333 | 428,780 | 1,231,874 |
In the ordinary course of business, the Group buys and sells derivatives and undertakes financial obligations for purposes of managing market risks.
The Group is exposed to currency risk in respect of payments to suppliers denominated in currencies other than the Group's functional currency. The currencies in which the main transactions are denominated are the Euro and the Dollar.
Balances in or linked to foreign currency are included in the financial statements at the representative exchange rate on the date of the report. Balances linked to the CPI are included on the basis of the index relating to each linked asset or liability.
Data regarding the representative exchange rates and the CPI are as follows:
| Exchange | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate | rate of the | ||
| of the US dollar | Euro | ||
| CPI | relative to | relative to | |
| (Points) | the Shekel | the Shekel | |
| December 31, 2017 | 106.4 | 3.467 | 4.153 |
| December 31, 2016 | 106.1 | 3.845 | 4.044 |
| December 31, 2015 | 106.4 | 3.902 | 4.247 |
| Changes during the year ended: | |||
| December 31, 2017 | 0.3% | (9.8)% | 2.7% |
| December 31, 2016 | (0.3)% | (1.5)% | (4.8)% |
| December 31, 2015 | (0.9)% | 0.3% | (10.1)% |
D. Market risk (Cont.)
The Group's exposure to index and foreign currency risk, except in respect of derivative financial instruments (see below) is as follows:
| NIS | Foreign currency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI linked | Unlinked | USD | EUR | Total | ||
| December 31, 2017 | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 458,483 | 40,312 | 9,386 | 508,181 | |
| Restricted deposits and cash | - | 188,434 | 76,882 | - | 265,316 | |
| Customers and other receivables | 2,876 | 151,844 | 7,346 | - | 162,066 | |
| Total Financial Assets | 2,876 | 798,761 | 124,540 | 9,386 | 935,563 | |
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Trade payables | - | (108,470) | (94,203) | (32) | (202,705) | |
| Other payables and credit balances | (1,094) | (15,978) | (2,668) | - | (19,740) | |
| Bonds | - | (315,918) | - | - | (315,918) | |
| Capital notes issued to the Parent Company and to a related party | (1,803) | - | - | (1,803) | ||
| Loans from banking corporations and financial institutions and capital notes | ||||||
| issued to the Parent Company | (1,660,314) | (167,439) | - | - | (1,827,753) | |
| Total financial liabilities | (1,661,408) | (609,608) | (96,871) | (32) | (2,367,919) | |
| Total financial instruments | (1,658,532) | 189,153 | 27,669 | 9,354 | (1,432,356) | |
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D. Market risk (Cont.)
Index and currency risk (Cont.)
| NIS | Foreign currency | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI linked | Unlinked | USD | EUR | Total | |
| December 31, 2016 | |||||
| Assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 43,463 | 42,669 | 27 | 86,159 |
| Restricted deposits and cash | - | 89,510 | - | - | 89,510 |
| Loan to Parent Company | 198,923 | - | - | - | 198,923 |
| Customers and other receivables | 3,463 | 135,747 | - | - | 139,210 |
| Total Financial Assets | 202,386 | 268,720 | 42,669 | 27 | 513,802 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Trade payables | - | (102,992) | (20,879) | (47) | (123,918) |
| Other payables and credit balances | (4,631) | (5,373) | (4,911) | - | (14,915) |
| Provisions | (2,954) | - | - | - | (2,954) |
| Loans from banking corporations and financial institutions and capital notes issued to the Parent Company |
(1,600,541) | (67,097) | (75,704) | - | (1,743,342) |
| Total financial liabilities | (1,608,126) | (175,462) | (101,494) | (47) | (1,885,129) |
| Total financial instruments | (1,405,740) | 93,258 | (58,825) | (20) | (1,371,327) |
The exposure of the Group to foreign currency risk in respect of non-hedging derivative financial instruments is as follows:
| December 31, 2017 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency/ linkage receivable |
Currency/ linkage payable |
Amount receivable |
Amount 1payable |
Expiration date |
Fair value |
||
| NIS thousands | |||||||
| Forward contract on exchange rates |
USD | NIS | 9,846 | 34,387 | 1/2/ 2018 | (253) | |
| December 31, 2016 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency/ | Currency/ | |||||
| linkage | linkage | Amount | Amount | Expiration | Fair | |
| receivable | payable | receivable | 1payable | date | value | |
| NIS thousands | ||||||
| Forward contract on | ||||||
| exchange rates | USD | NIS | 15,000 | 57,405 | 1/2/ 2017 | 219 |
| 60 |
D. Market risk (Cont.)
Index and currency risk (Cont.)
| Fair Value as of December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| Linkage Currency |
NIS thousands | ||
| Contract for purchase of non-financial item | USD | 5,099 | 11,553 |
The Group's exposure to foreign currency risk, derivative financial instruments used for hedging is as follows:
| December 31, 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency/ linkage receivable |
Currency/ linkage payable |
Amount receivable |
Amount 1payable |
Expiration date |
Fair value |
|
| NIS thousands | ||||||
| Forward contract on exchange rates |
EUR | NIS | 14,489 | 61,889 | 2018 | (1,521) |
The Group's exposure to foreign currency risk, derivative financial instruments used for hedging is as follows:
| December 31, 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency/ | Currency/ | |||||
| linkage | linkage | Amount | Amount | Expiration | Fair | |
| receivable | payable | receivable | 1payable | date | value | |
| NIS thousands | ||||||
| Forward contract on | ||||||
| exchange rates | EUR | NIS | 52,726 | 223,283 | 2017-2018 | (9,283) |
| USD | NIS | 3,153 | 11,969 | 2017 | 61 | |
A strengthening (weakening) of the NIS by a rate of 5% or 10% against the following currencies would have increased (decreased) the comprehensive income or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, are held constant. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2016.
| As at December 31, 2017 Influence on profit (loss) and equity |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease | Decrease | Increase | Increase | ||
| of 10% | of 5% | of 5% | of 10% | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Non-derivative instruments | |||||
| USD/NIS | (2,103) | (1,051) | 1,051 | 2,103 | |
| (2,103) | (1,051) | 1,051 | 2,103 | ||
| Non-derivative instruments | |||||
| EUR/NIS | (711) | (355) | 355 | 711 | |
| (711) | (355) | 355 | 711 | ||
| Derivative instruments | |||||
| USD/NIS | (2,982) | (1,491) | 1,491 | 2,982 | |
| (2,982) | (1,491) | 1,491 | 2,982 | ||
| Derivative instruments | |||||
| EUR/NIS | (3,818) | (1,909) | 1,909 | 3,818 | |
| (3,818) | (1,909) | 1,909 | 3,818 | ||
| As at December 31, 2016 Influence on profit (loss) and equity |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease of 10% |
Decrease of 5% NIS thousands |
Increase of 5% NIS thousands |
Increase of 10% NIS thousands |
||
| NIS thousands | |||||
| Non-derivative instruments | |||||
| USD/NIS | 4,428 | 2,214 | (2,214) | (4,428) | |
| 4,428 | 2,214 | (2,214) | (4,428) | ||
| Non-derivative instruments | |||||
| EUR/NIS | 2 | 1 | (1) | (2) | |
| 2 | 1 | (1) | (2) | ||
| Derivative instruments | |||||
| USD/NIS | (6,101) | (3,050) | 3,050 | 6,101 | |
| (6,101) | (3,050) | 3,050 | 6,101 | ||
| Derivative instruments | |||||
| EUR/NIS | (15,991) | (7,996) | 7,996 | 15,991 | |
| (15,991) | (7,996) | 7,996 | 15,991 |
A change of 5%–10% in the CPI, would increase (decrease) the comprehensive profit or loss by the amounts shown below. The analysis below is based on changes in the CPI that in the Group's opinion are reasonably possible as at the end of the period of the report. This analysis was made under the assumption that all the other variables, particularly the interest rates, are held constant and without taking any account of anticipated sales and purchases. The analysis with respect to 2015 was made on the same basis.
| As at December 31, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effect on profit (loss) and equity | ||||
| Decrease of 10% |
Decrease of 5% |
Increase of 5% |
Increase of 10% |
|
| NIS thousands |
NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Long-term loans (CPI) | 29,759 | 29,759 | (50,448) | (100,896) |
| As at December 31, 2016 | ||||
| Effect on profit (loss) and equity | ||||
| Decrease of 10% |
Decrease of 5% |
Increase of 5% |
Increase of 10% |
|
| NIS thousands |
NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Long-term loans (CPI) | 27,945 | 27,945 | (58,297) | (118,235) |
Set forth below is detail of the type of interest borne by the Group's interest-bearing financial instruments:
| As at December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Fixed rate instruments: | ||
| Loans from banks and financial institutions | 1,827,753 | 1,600,541 |
| Bonds | 315,918 | - |
| 2,143,671 | 1,600,541 |
The Group's liabilities bearing fixed interest are not measured at fair value through the statement of profit or loss. Therefore, a change in the interest rates as at the date of the report would not be expected to affect the profit or loss in respect of changes in the value of fixed-interest assets and liabilities.
The financial instruments of the Group mostly include non-derivative assets, such as: cash and cash equivalents, deposits and restricted cash, other receivables and debit balances and capital notes, non-derivative liabilities, such as: short-term credit, payables and credit balances, long-term loans and other liabilities; as well as derivative financial instruments.
Due to their nature, the fair value of the financial instruments included in the working capital of the Group is generally identical or approximates their carrying amount. The fair value of the longterm deposits and receivables and the long-term liabilities also approximates their carrying amount, as these financial instruments bear interest at a rate which approximates the acceptable market interest.
Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value using a Level 2 valuation method – observable data, directly or indirectly, which are not included in quoted prices in an active market for identical instruments.
The following table shows in detail the carrying amount and the fair value of financial instrument groups presented in the financial statements not in accordance with their fair value.
| As at December 31, 2017 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | |||
| amount ** | Fair value | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Loans from banks and others (Level 2) (*) | 1,827,753 | 2,221,979 | |
| Bonds (*) | 315,918 | 365,728 | |
| 2,143,671 | 2,587,707 | ||
| As at December 31, 2016 | |||
| Carrying | ||
|---|---|---|
| amount** | Fair value | |
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | |
| Loans from banks and others (Level 2) (*) | 1,600,541 | 1,836,084 |
| 1,600,541 | 1,836,084 | |
(*) See Note 4.
(**) including current maturities
In addition to his salary, the Group also provides non-cash benefits to a key executive employed in the Group (such as a car, medical insurance, etc.), and contributes to a post-employment defined contribution plan on his behalf. A key executive also participates in the Company's share option plan. For further information, see Note 19.C.
Compensation and benefits to a key management executive who is employed by the Group:
| Year ended December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Employees benefits | 3,154 | 2,466 | 3,117 |
| Post-employment benefits | 222 | 144 | 133 |
| Share-based payment | 548 | - | - |
| 3,924 | 2,610 | 3,250 | |
Compensation for directors who are not employed by the Group:
| For the Year ended December 31 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||||
| In NIS thousands | No. of People | Amount | No. of People | Amount | No. of People | Amount |
| Total benefits for directors who are not | ||||||
| employees | 8 | 792 | - | - | - | - |
| As at December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Trade receivables | 44,633 | 44,032 | |
| Other receivables | 4 | 15,049 | |
| Loan to the Parent Company (1) | - | 198,923 | |
| Trade payables | (413) | - | |
| Other payables | (2,927) | (6,568) | |
| Capital notes issued to related parties: | |||
| Parent Company (2) | - | (58,038) | |
| Long-term related party (5) | (1,803) | (1,707) | |
| 39,494 | 191,691 |
| Year ended December 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Sales (3) | 372,230 | 499,948 | 570,498 | |
| Cost of sales | (413) | - | - | |
| General and administrative expenses | - | (561) | (15,009) | |
| Other income (4) | 113,516 | 115,663 | - | |
| Interest income on loan to the Parent Company (1) | 6,167 | 16,690 | 23,212 | |
| Other financing expenses, net | (2,766) | (1,505) | (20) | |
| Expenses in respect of capital notes issued to related parties: | ||||
| Parent Company (2) | - | (6,231) | (17,013) | |
| Long-term related party | - | - | (6,229) | |
| 488,734 | 624,004 | 555,439 |
1. For information on a loan to the Parent Company, see Note 10.B.
The Parent Company and Veridis have provided each, in proportion to their holdings in Rotem (including indirect holdings), bank guarantees in favor of the Electricity Authority and the IEC (hereinafter – "debitory account guarantees"), as required under the agreement to purchase electricity that is, described in Note 27.C. below. In December 2017, the Company assumed upon itself the guarantees to IEC, that had been provided by the Parent Company. Against the guarantees to IEC, the Company provided pledged deposits in the amount of approx. NIS 74 million. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the guarantees to IEC amount to NIS 87 million (linked to the CPI) and NIS 89 million (linked to the CPI), respectively. Subsequent to the reporting date, in February 2018, the guarantees to IEC were updated to NIS 93 million (linked to the CPI) and the pledged deposits to NIS 78 million. As to operating guarantees see also Note 26.A.(3).
Presented hereunder are details of the Group's subsidiary:
| Principal location of the subsidiary's |
The Group's ownership interest in the subsidiary for the year ended December 31 |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| activity | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Name of company | |||
| O.P.C. Rotem Ltd. | Israel | 80% | 80% |
| O.P.C. Hadera Ltd. * | Israel | 100% | 100% |
| AGS Rotem Ltd. * | Israel | 80% | 80% |
| O.P.C. Solar (general partner) Ltd. | Israel | 100% | 100% |
| O.P.C Operations Ltd. * | Israel | 100% | 100% |
| I.P.P. Rotem Operations and maintenance Ltd. | Israel | 35% | 35% |
*Companies transferred to the Company as part of the structural change using the As Pooling method as described in Note 5.
Hadera has a conditional license for the construction of a power plant near Hadera Paper Mills with an installed capacity of up to 148.5 megawatts. The Hadera power plant is expected to provide the full electricity and steam needs of Hadera Paper and supply electricity to additional private customers and to IEC. The construction of Hadera power plant commenced in June 2016 and the Company estimates that commercial operation is expected to commence in the first half of 2019. The cost of construction of the power plant is estimated at NIS 1 billion. As of the reporting date, investments in Hadera power plant amount to NIS 563 million.
Regarding restrictions on dividend distributions and liens on the assets of Rotem and Hadera, see Note 16.C.(1) and Note 16.C.(4)
Rate of ownership interests held by non-controlling interests is 20% in 2017 and 2016. The table hereunder presents summary information on the Group's subsidiaries.
Financial-position data:
| December 31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Current assets | 438,769 | 306,875 | |
| Non-current assets | 2,458,366 | 2,043,840 | |
| Current liabilities | 326,463 | 313,200 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 1,956,934 | 1,493,401 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 84,239 | 70,602 | |
| Total net assets | 5,264,771 | 4,227,918 | |
Operating results data:
| Year ended December 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Sales | 1,315,679 | 1,245,129 | 1,264,463 | |
| Profit for the year | 97,679 | 92,461 | 207,980 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 106,107 | 83,236 | 207,980 | |
| Profit attributable to non-controlling interests | 21,033 | 18,392 | 40,002 |
Cash-flow data:
| Year ended December 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
| NIS thousands | NIS thousands | NIS thousands | ||
| Cash flows from operating activities | 420,143 | 97,356 | 315,022 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | (488,393) | (253,132) | (83,327) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities, without dividend to non-controlling interests | 238,590 | (209,072) | (412,223) | |
| Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents | (6,411) | 1,436 | 1,744 | |
| Total increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 163,929 | (363,412) | (178,784) |
In 2017, Rotem distributed dividends to the Company in the total amount of NIS 28,800 thousand and to Veridis in the total amount of NIS 7,200 thousand.
In 2016, Rotem distributed dividends to the Company in the total amount of NIS 141,898 thousand and to Veridis in the total amount of NIS 35,474 thousand.
It should be noted that Rotem has no obligation to provide a discount on the generation component in certain cases, such as the non-supply of natural gas. The terms of the agreements also entitle Rotem to cancel the agreement, including in the event that the generation component drops below the minimum tariff that is set forth in the power purchase agreement with IEC. Rotem has an option to sell the relevant output that had been allocated to private customers back to IEC, subject to an advance notice of 12 months, and to be eligible for constant availability payments. As a rule, PPA agreements with customers are not secured by collateral.
If the consideration is less than the minimum tariff set for the generation component, the Company shall have the right to terminate the agreements. In addition, the agreements include compensation in the event of a delay in the commercial operation of the power plant and compensation for unavailability of the power plant below an agreed minimum level.
The above agreements include a commitment by Hadera Paper to the "Take-or-Pay" mechanism (Take-or- Pay) (hereinafter - "TOP") for a certain annual quantity of steam, on the basis of a mechanism set forth in the agreements. The agreements include the obligation of Hadera, inter alia, to certain availability with regard to the supply of electricity and steam and exposure to fines in the event of non-compliance with the date of commercial operation of the power plant as specified in the agreements.
In September 2015, the Electricity Authority published a resolution, effective from September 13, 2015, that reduces the generation component tariff to NIS 265.2 per MWh.
The aforesaid reductions in tariffs have decreased the revenues and profitability of the Company. Furthermore, since Rotem and Hadera pay the minimum price that is stipulated in the gas agreement from November 2015, and April 2016, respectively, additional future price reductions in the generation component tariff, if any, are not expected to decrease the cost of gas, but rather reduce its profit margins, which could materially affect the business, operating results, operations and financial position of Rotem and Hadera.
On December 19, 2016, the Electricity Authority published a resolution on the updating of tariffs for 2017 (hereinafter – "2017 Tariff Update"), which reduces the generation component tariff by close to 0.5%, from NIS 265.2 per MWh to NIS 264 per MWh. According to the resolution, this tariff was in effect in the period between January 1, 2017 and January 15, 2018. However, effectively, the Company's net revenues increased by 2%, despite the 0.5% reduction in the generation component tariff), due to the fact that the total TAOZ tariff components (transmission, distribution, systemization and manufacturing) at the previous tariff were lower than the TAOZ tariff itself.
Subsequent to the reporting date, on January 8, 2018, the Electricity Authority published a resolution which took effect on January 15, 2018, regarding the update of tariffs for 2018 ( "2018 Tariff Update "), by which the rate of the generation component was raised by 6.7% from NIS 264 per MWh to NIS 281.6 per MWh. As a result of the 2018 Tariff Update, Rotem and Hadera may pay higher price for natural gas than the minimum price stipulated in their gas agreements.
Following it winning a tender for the construction of a power plant on November 2, 2009, Rotem signed a power purchase agreement (hereinafter - "the PPA") with IEC, whereby Rotem undertook to construct the plant pursuant to the terms of the PPA, and IEC undertook to purchase capacity and energy from Rotem pursuant to the terms of the PPA, over a period of twenty (20) years from the date of commercial operation of the plant.
The PPA includes sections governing the obligations of each of the parties in the construction and operation period, as well as a compensation mechanism in the case of non-compliance by one of the parties with its obligations under the PPA.
In March 2013, Rotem received a letter from the IEC, claiming a breach of the PPA by Rotem, due to the delay in the commercial operation date. Rotem responded that it rejects the aforementioned claim. No legal claim has been filed by the IEC. Based on the opinion of Rotem's legal counsel, Rotem believes that it is more likely than not that any prospective IEC claim in this respect will not be successful, and therefore, no provision was made in the financial statements.
In 2014 (commencing in August), letters were exchanged between Rotem and the IEC concerning the tariff to be payable by Rotem to the IEC in respect of electricity that it had purchased from the electric grid, in connection with the sale of electricity to private customers, where the electricity generation in the power plant was insufficient to meet the electricity needs of such customers.
It is Rotem's position that the applicable tariff is the "ex-post" tariff, whereas according to the IEC in the aforesaid exchange of letters, the applicable tariff is the TAOZ tariff and based on part of the correspondence, even a tariff 25% higher than the TAOZ tariff (and some of the correspondence also raises allegations of breach of the PPA with the IEC). In order to avoid a dispute on this single point, Rotem paid the IEC the TAOZ tariff for the aforesaid purchase of electricity and as from that date pays to the IEC the TAOZ tariff on the purchase of electricity from the IEC for sale to private customers. In the opinion of Rotem, which is based on the opinion of its legal counsel, it is more likely than not that Rotem will not pay any additional amounts in respect of the period ended December 31, 2017. Therefore, no provision was included in the financial statements.
In September 2016, Hadera signed an agreement with the IEC to purchase energy and provide infrastructure services. As part of the agreement, Hadera undertook to sell energy and related services to the IEC, and the IEC undertook to sell Hadera infrastructure services and electricity system management services, including backup services, in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, the provisions of the law and the book of standards. These undertakings, and the payment obligations in respect thereof, are set in the framework of the provisions of the agreement. The agreement will remain in effect until the end of the period in which Hadera is permitted to sell electricity to private consumers according to the provisions of the supply license, with respect to the infrastructure services and management of the system, and until the end of the period in which Hadera is permitted to sell energy to the system manager, in accordance with the provisions of the generation license (i.e., up to the end of 20 years from the date of commercial operation), with respect to the purchase of energy and related services. The agreement also includes provisions regulating the connection of the Hadera power plant to the electricity grid, as well as provisions regulating the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of the Hadera power plant. Among other things, it was determined that the system administrator will be entitled to disconnect the Hadera power plant from the electricity grid if it fails to comply with the safety instructions prescribed by law, or a safety instruction of the system administrator, that was delivered to Hadera in advance and in writing. Hadera has also undertaken to meet the availability and reliability requirements set forth in its license and the book of standards, and to pay for failure to meet them in accordance with the book of standards.
On June 27, 2010, Rotem signed an agreement with the Korean company, Daewoo International (hereinafter – "Daewoo"), for the construction of a combined cycle power plant with a generation capacity of about 466 megawatts pursuant to the generation license of Rotem on a turnkey basis (hereinafter – the "EPC agreement"). On July 6, 2013, Daewoo successfully completed the commissioning and testing of the power plant (using natural gas) and Rotem declared commercial operation of the power plant with an installed capacity of 466 megawatts, pursuant to the generation license, including the activation of an EVAP cooling system.
On April 20, 2015, Rotem and Daewoo signed a compromise agreement, following various disputes between the parties, according to which Rotem paid Daewoo the aggregate amount of approx. NIS 16.5 million, for the final milestone payment under the EPC agreement and related payments, and Daewoo paid Rotem the amount of approx. NIS 7.2 million for warranty claims and additional issues. Pursuant to the compromise agreement, Daewoo undertook to waive all its claims and demands against Rotem, and Rotem undertook to waive all its claims and demands against Daewoo, with the exception of petitions pertaining to the warranty.
On June 27, 2010, Rotem entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (which was assigned to Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Ltd. on June 24, 2014 and again to Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe Ltd. on March 31, 2016) (hereinafter – "Mitsubishi"), for the long-term maintenance of the Rotem power plant, commencing on the date of its commercial operation, for an operation period of 100,000 work hours or until the date on which 8 scheduled treatments of the gas turbine have been completed (which the Company estimates at 12 years), at a cost of EUR 55 million, payable over the period based on the formula that is set forth in the agreement (hereinafter – "the Maintenance Agreement"). According to the Maintenance Agreement, Mitsubishi will perform maintenance work on the main components of Rotem power plant, comprising the gas turbine, the steam turbine and the generator (hereinafter – "the Main Components"). Additionally, Mitsubishi will supply new or renovated spare parts, as necessary. It should be noted that the Agreement covers scheduled maintenance and that, as a rule, Rotem will be charged separate additional amounts for any unscheduled or additional work, to the extent required. Nevertheless, the Agreement provides for unscheduled maintenance, subject to certain restrictions and to the terms of the Agreement.
As part of the Maintenance Agreement, Rotem undertook to perform the maintenance work that does not relate to the Main Components, as well as regular maintenance of the site. Additionally, Rotem will provide to Mitsubishi, during the servicing, services and materials that are not covered under the Maintenance Agreement, and will make personnel available as set forth in the agreement. The Maintenance Agreement stipulates the testing, renovation and maintenance cycles of the Main Components as well as the duration of each test.
The Maintenance Agreement includes undertakings by Mitsubishi in connection with the performance of the Rotem power plant. Mitsubishi has undertaken to compensate Rotem in the event of non-compliance with the aforesaid undertakings and Rotem, on its part, has undertaken to pay bonuses to Mitsubishi for improvement in the performance of the Rotem power plant as a result of the maintenance work; all this - up to an annual ceiling amount, as stipulated in the Maintenance Agreement.
On January 21, 2016, an agreement was signed between Hadera and SerIDOM Servicios Integrados IDOM, S.A.U (hereinafter - "IDOM"), for the design, engineering, procurement and construction of a cogeneration power plant, in consideration of approximately USD 156 million (including addenda to the Agreement that were signed at a later date), which is payable on the basis of progress and the achievement of milestones. The agreement contains a mechanism for the compensation of Hadera in the event that IDOM fails to meet its contractual obligations, up to the amounts that are set forth in the agreement. IDOM has provided bank guarantees and a corporate guarantee of its parent company to secure said obligations, and the Company has furnished a guarantee to IDOM, to secure part of Hadera's liabilities. Subsequent to the reporting date, in March 2018, the Company assumed the corporate guarantee that had been furnished by the Parent Company.
On June 27, 2016, Hadera entered into a long-term service agreement (hereinafter - "the Service Agreement") with General Electric International Inc. (hereinafter - "GEII") and GE Global Parts & Products GmbH (hereinafter - "GEGPP"), pursuant to which these two companies will provide maintenance treatments for the two gas turbines of GEII, generators and auxiliary facilities of the Hadera Power Plant, for a period commencing on the date of commercial operation, until the earlier of: (a) the date on which all of the covered units (as defined in the Service Agreement) have reach the end-date of their performance and (b) 25 years from the signing date of the Service Agreement. The cost of the service agreement amounts to \$ 42 million, with the consideration payable over the term of the Agreement, based on the formula prescribed therein.
The Service Agreement contains a guarantee of reliability and other obligations concerning the performance of the power plant and indemnification to Hadera in the event of failure to meet the performance obligations. At the same time, Hadera has undertaken to pay bonuses in the event of improvement in the performance of the plant as a result of the maintenance work, up to a cumulative ceiling for every inspection period. GEII and GEGPP provided Hadera with a corporate guarantee of their Parent Company to secure these liabilities, and the Parent Company provided GEII and GEGPP with a corporate guarantee to secure some of Hadera's liabilities. Subsequent to the reporting date, in March 2018, the Company assumed the corporate guarantee that was provided by the Parent Company.
As part of the agreement, Hadera furnished a bank guarantee to INGL in the amount of approximately NIS 295 thousand linked to the CPI, in connection with Hadera's monthly payment commitment pursuant to the agreement. It should be noted that this guarantee, which was originally provided by the Parent Company, was replaced by a similar guarantee of Hadera (in accordance with fulfillment of the relevant conditions under the Hadera loan agreement). In addition, the Company provided a CPI-linked corporate guarantee in the amount of NIS 3,930 thousand in connection with the undertaking to construct the new PRMS facility for Hadera under the agreement.
On November 25, 2012, Rotem signed an agreement with the Tamar Partners which, as of the reporting date, are Noble Energy Mediterranean Ltd., Delek Drilling Limited Partnership, Isramco Negev 2 Limited Partnership, Dor Gas Exploration Limited Partnership, Everest Infrastructures Limited Partnership and Tamar Petroleum Limited Partnership (hereinafter – "Tamar Partners"), regarding the natural gas supply to the power plant (hereinafter – "the Agreement between Tamar and Rotem"). Agreement between Tamar and Rotem shall remain in effect until the earlier of June 2029 or the date by which Rotem consumes the full contractual quantity. Rotem will purchase natural gas in an overall maximum quantity of 10.6 BCM (billion cubic meters).
Certain annual quantities in the agreement between Tamar and Rotem are subject to a "take-or-pay" obligation (hereinafter – "the TOP"), based on a mechanism set forth in the agreement. Under the agreement between Tamar and Rotem, under certain circumstances, in which there will be a payment for a quantity of natural gas that is not actually consumed or a quantity of gas is purchased above the TOP amount, Rotem may, subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth in the agreement, accrue this amount for a limited time, and use it within the framework of the agreement. The agreement includes a mechanism that allows under certain conditions to assign these rights to related parties that were not used proximate to their expiration date. In addition, Rotem has the option to sell gas surpluses in a secondary sale (with respect to distribution companies, at a rate of up to 15%).
In addition, Rotem was granted an option to reduce contractual daily quantity to a quantity equal to 83% of the average gas consumption in the three years preceding the notice of exercise of this option. The annual contractual quantity will be reduced starting 12 months after the date of such notice, subject to the adjustments set forth in the Tamar Agreement with Rotem (including the TOP). If the annual contractual quantity is decreased, all other contractual quantities set forth in the agreement shall be decreased accordingly. Nevertheless, the TOP is expected to decrease, such that the quantity of minimum consumption will constitute 50% of the average gas consumption in the three years prior to the notice of the option's exercise. The option is exercisable starting from January 1, 2020, and not later than December 31, 2022. The Anti-trust Commissioner has the power to update the notice period in accordance with the circumstances.
On December 28, 2015, the agreement received the approval of the Israeli Anti-trust Commissioner hereinafter - the " Commissioner").
The agreement between Tamar and Rotem allows cutting back the supply of gas to Rotem during the "interim period" in the event of gas shortage and gives preference in such a scenario to certain customers of Tamar Partners over Rotem.
Nevertheless, in April 2017, the Natural Gas Sector Regulations (Maintaining a Natural Gas Sector during Contingencies), 2017, were published, which provide for the handling of the gas supply in the event of failure by a gas supplier to supply all of the natural gas out of the relevant field.
As a rule, pursuant to the Regulations, in the event of shortage of natural gas, the available gas will be proportionately allocated among electricity-generating consumers and consumers that do not generate electricity, based on their average consumption, and after deducting gas quantities that are reserved for distribution consumers. It should be noted that, in extraordinary circumstances where the shortage largely harms the regular operation of the electricity sector, the Regulation authorize the Minister of Energy to order exceptions to the allocation that is set out in the Regulations, after consulting with the Director of the Natural Gas Authority and the Director of the Electricity Authority.
Without derogating from the aforesaid pursuant to the gas sale and purchase agreement (hereinafter – "GSPA"), Rotem is defined as a "Tier B" customer and accordingly during the "Interim Period" which according to a statement from the Tamar Partners, commenced, in April 2015 and will end in September 2020, under certain circumstances, the Tamar Partners will not be obligated to supply Rotem's daily capacity. On the other hand,. during the "Interim Period" Rotem is not subject to any TOP obligation.
Pursuant to the agreement, the price is based on a base price in NIS that was determined on the date of signing the agreement, linked to changes in the generation component tariff, which is part of the TAOZ, and in part (30%) to the USD representative exchange rate. As a result, increases and decreases in the generation component, as determined by the Electricity Authority, affect Rotem's cost of sales and its profit margins. In addition, the natural gas price formula set forth in the agreement between Tamar and Rotem is subject to a minimum price denominated in USD. As a result of past reductions in the generation component tariff, Rotem began paying the minimum price starting November 2015, and therefore decreases in the generation tariff in February and September 2015 adversely affected Rotem's profit margins.
In July 2013, the Electricity Authority published four generation component tariff indicators, ranging from NIS 333.2 per MWh to NIS 386 per MWh, instead of the single tariff that had previously been used. In January 2015, the Electricity Authority published new tariffs, which reduced the tariff rates by approximately 10%. A disagreement arose between the parties in connection with the indexation of their natural gas price formula for Rotem's gas supply agreement with the Tamar Partners, as to which of the Electricity Authority's July 2013 tariffs applied to Rotem's supply agreement and have a similar disagreement with respect to the tariffs published in January2015.
Under the Agreement between Tamar and Rotem, Rotem deposited in escrow, on May 25, 2017, the sum of \$21,750 thousand (the balance of which includes interest accrued as of December 31, 2017, amounting to NIS 75,670 thousand), until the dispute has been decided. This amount represents the amount in dispute, excluding the accrued interest.
On June 21, 2017, the Tamar Partners submitted a request to institute an arbitration proceeding in accordance with the agreement between Tamar and Rotem. Their main claim is that the relevant tariff for calculating the contract price during the dispute period is NIS 386 per MWh, or, alternatively, NIS 366.6 per MWh. On July 20, 2017, Rotem submitted its response to the request to initiate an arbitration proceeding, through its attorneys. Among other things, Rotem rejected Tamar Partners' claims and also requested that it be determined that the relevant tariff in connection with the price of gas during the dispute period is NIS 333.2 per MWh, that the amount deposited in escrow will be immediately released to Rotem, plus the accrued profits interest, and that Tamar Partners will bear the costs of Rotem's arbitration.
As of December 31, 2017, the amount that was deposited in the escrow account was classified as a long-term deposit in non-current assets, in view of the Company's inability to estimate whether this amount will be returned to the Company within 12 months from the reporting date. It should be noted that in the Company's financial statements as at March 31, 2017, the Company classified said amount under current assets, inter alia, since, as of that date, no formal legal proceedings had been initiated, including the arbitration process, and the said amount had not yet been deposited in an escrow account. While taking into account all options available to the Company at that time, the Company believed that this amount would be returned within 12 months from the reporting date .
Subsequent to the reporting date , in February 2018, Tamar Partners filed a detailed statement of claim, in which they repeated the abovementioned contentions. Additionally, an alternative claim was raised, according to which it is to be determined that the relevant date for the dispute period is NIS 361.5 per Mwh (representing the average of the 4 tariffs published by the Electricity Authority in July 2013). The Company rejects the contentions of Tamar Partners.
Rotem believes that it is more likely than not that Rotem's position will be accepted and, therefore, no provision was recorded in the financial statements in respect of said dispute. Nevertheless, Rotem estimates that the maximum amount of its exposure in respect of said dispute, as of the financial statements' date of approval, will not exceed approx. USD 40 million.
On June 30, 2015, the gas sale and purchase agreement with the Tamar Partners that was signed on January 25, 2012 with Hadera Paper Mills (hereinafter – "the Tamar Agreement with Hadera") was assigned to Hadera.
In addition, on September 6, 2016, Hadera and the Tamar Partners entered into an agreement for the sale and purchase of additional gas ("the Additional Gas Agreement") for the supply of additional quantities of natural gas (in addition to the original gas agreement) commencing from the power plant operation date.
The price of gas is linked to the weighted generation component published by the Electricity Authority and includes a "floor price".
As part of the agreement between Tamar Partners and Hadera, Hadera has provided bank guarantees in the amount of about \$ 6.2 million (approximately NIS 21 million) in favor of Tamar Partners, in connection with Hadera's undertaking as part of this agreement. It should be noted that these guarantees, which were originally issued by the Parent Company were replaced by parallel guarantees provided by Hadera (in accordance with fulfillment of the relevant conditions in the Hadera loan agreement).
On December 6, 2017, Rotem, Hadera, Israel Chemicals Ltd. and ORL (hereinafter: "Group companies") signed agreements with Energean Israel Ltd. (hereinafter - "Energean"), which has holdings in the Karish and Tanin gas reservoirs (hereinafter - "the gas reservoir"), to purchase natural gas (subject to the fulfillment of suspending conditions). The agreements with respect to each of the Group companies are separate and independent. According to the terms set forth in the agreements, the total quantity of natural gas that Rotem and Hadera are expected to purchase is about 9 BCM (for Rotem and Hadera together) for the entire supply period (hereinafter - the "Total Contractual Quantity"). The agreement includes, among other things, a TOP mechanism under which Rotem and Hadera will undertake to pay for a minimum quantity of natural gas, even if they have not used it.
Furthermore, the agreements include additional provisions and arrangements customary in agreements for the purchase of natural gas, including with regard to maintenance, gas quality, limitation of liability, buyer and seller collateral, assignments and liens, dispute resolution and operational mechanisms.
The agreements will be valid for 15 years from the earlier of the date the agreement takes effect, or until completion of the supply of the total contractual quantity from Energean to each of the subsidiaries (Rotem and Hadera), whichever earlier. According to each of the agreements, if after 14 years have elapsed from the date the agreement takes effect the contracting company did not take an amount equal to 90% of the total contractual quantity, subject to advance notice, each party may extend the agreement for an additional period which will begin at the end of 15 years from the date the agreement takes effect, until the earlier of: (1) completion of consumption of the total contractual quantity; or (2) at the end of 18 years from the date the agreement takes effect. It should be noted that the agreement includes circumstances under which each party to the agreements will be entitled to terminate the relevant agreement before the end of the contractual period, including in cases of prolonged non-supply, damage to collateral and more.
As for the consideration, the price of natural gas is based on an agreed formula, linked to the electricity generation component and includes a minimum price. The total financial volume of the agreements, signed by Rotem and Hadera, may reach \$ 1.3 billion (assuming maximum consumption according to the agreements and according to the gas price formula as at the date of this report), and depends mainly on the electricity generation component and the gas consumption. Subsequent to the reporting date, on January 14, 2018, a meeting of the Company's shareholders approved the agreement.
In the opinion of Rotem's management, which is based on the opinion of its legal counsel, in view of the Electricity Authority's resolution, it is more likely than not that Rotem will not be charged more than the amount that was billed, and as a result, the provision created in the past was reduced by approximately NIS 127 million, by way of a deduction from the cost of sales for 2015.
In February 2016, Rotem paid the principal amount of the system management fees in the amount of NIS 154 million. On August 14, 2016, the Electricity Authority published a resolution, which reduced the interest rate previously stipulated in its decision. Accordingly, the provision was reduced by NIS 5 million, by way of a deduction from financing expenses for 2016. As at December 31, 2017, Rotem paid the balance of the provision.
On December 23, 2015, Hadera entered into an agreement with ORL for the sale of surplus quantities of gas that are supplied to it under the agreement with the Tamar Partners, as described in Note 27.G.. above, for a period of 3 years commencing on January 1, 2016, with an option to extend the period as well as early termination rights. Additionally, ORL has a "take-or-pay" commitment in relation to a certain annual quantity of natural gas, in accordance with the mechanism that is set forth in the agreement. The Company has an option to discontinue the sale of gas, subject to a written advance notice of 60 days, but not prior to February 2018.
In June and August 2015, Hadera entered into two agreements with Hadera Paper for the lease of two parcels of land - one on which a power plant will be constructed and another on which the energy center is located. Both lease agreements are for a period of 20 years following the commercial operation of the power plant, but in no case more than 25 years. The land lease is accounted for as an operating lease, since all the related risks and rewards of ownership apply primarily to the lessor.
Following the commercial operation of the Hadera Power Plant, Hadera Paper may notify Hadera of its wish to dismantle and scrap the equipment of the energy center, in which case the parties will agree on a date for dismantling the equipment and terminating the lease agreement concerning the area of the energy center.
The completion of the transaction is conditional upon the fulfillment of suspending conditions that are set forth in the Zomet Agreements, including the receipt of the Electricity Authority's approval for the transfer of control in Zomet, receipt of a new license for Zomet or renewal of the existing conditional license that was issued to Zomet on December 29, 2010,and the approval of the Anti-Trust Commissioner (which was received on April 26, 2017). During February 2018, the Electricity Authority announced the expiry of the conditional license. Therefore, the consent of the Electricity Authority is no longer required to transfer the control of Zomet in order to close the transaction.
It should be noted that, commencing on the date of receipt of the approval of the Anti-Trust Commissioner, the Company has undertaken to finance the operating activities of Zomet on the basis of an agreed-upon budget. Accordingly, the Company signed a letter of undertaking to Zomet, according to which it will finance Zomet's ongoing activity for a period of 12 months, starting on the date of signing the aforementioned series of agreements. In November 2017, the petition submitted by the Kiryat Gat Municipality (hereinafter - "the Municipality") to the High Court of Justice was canceled, against the validity of National Infrastructure Plan 55 (hereinafter - "Plan 55") applying to the project. However, in November 2017, the Municipality submitted a new administrative petition to the Administrative Court in Beer Sheva against the propriety of the proceedings that were taken in connection with the granting of the Plan 55 relief, in order to change the configuration of the power station from a combined cycle station to an open cycle station (hereinafter - "the Administrative Petition"). Subsequent to the date of the report, in March 2018, the Administrative Petition was rejected by the Be'er Sheva District Court.
On August 7, 2017, the Electricity Authority received a letter from the Chairman of the Concentration Committee, stating that the Concentration Committee recommended, for reasons of centralization of the entire economy, that the Company should not be granted a conditional license to produce 400 MW of electricity at an open cycle power plant of the Zomet company. As a result, negotiations were held between the Company and the Concentration Committee on this issue, and in addition the Company applied to its controlling shareholder, Kenon, and to interested parties therein, all in order to examine ways of working to resolve this issue. As of the date of this report, the decision of the Concentration Committee is pending and there is no certainty that it will be possible to bring about its change.
Subsequent to the reporting date, on February 26, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors approved a waiver on the condition borne by obtaining the new license for Zomet, as a suspending condition to complete the transaction. In accordance with the aforesaid, regarding the board of directors' approval, all of the suspending conditions for completing the transactions were fulfilled. On the said date, the board of directors approved the modification of the milestones for payment provided in the agreements, and to take action to complete the agreements related to the purchase of the shares of Zomet, and on March 7, 2018, the transaction was completed and control of Zomet was transferred to the Company (hereinafter - "the closing date"). The payment on the closing date amounted to USD 3,650 thousand. An additional USD 3,650 thousand will be paid close to the publication date of the report in light of the rejection of the Administrative Petition as described above and the balance of USD 15,800 thousand will be paid on the date of the financial closing of Zomet.
N. In July 2017, Rotem received the all the data required for settling of accounts with its private customers and the IEC, following a delay in the receipt of the necessary data for the period from commencement of the commercial operation of Rotem through November 1, 2015, pursuant to the PPA agreements with its private customers. Accordingly, in the report year, Rotem issued charges to its customers in the amount of approx. NIS 11 million in respect of the settling of accounts and on the other hand, included expenses of approx. NIS 4 million to the IEC.
O. In June 2017, the Electricity Authority published a resolution regarding the regulation of the use of fuels for the realization of an economic burden program in the electricity sector. In accordance with the arrangement included in the resolution, the system administrator will semi-annually plan the total amount of diesel oil and liquid gas required for the electricity sector, such that liquid gas (if required) will be allocated to the IEC generation stations, and diesel oil will be allocated equally according to the relative share of the installed output in gas of the dual fuel facilities.
As a result, operation by diesel oil is expected to increase at a higher level than in the past. Said regulation defines the required availability of producers for the use of diesel oil, and determines that the sale of gas by the IEC to consumers outside of the electricity sector will not be carried out during hours when there is a shortage of gas in the electricity sector.
Subsequent to the reporting date, on January 10, 2018, a motion was filed with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa District Court for the approval of a derivative claim by a shareholder of ORL against former directors of ORL, current directors, the Company, Rotem, Hadera, Israel Chemicals Ltd., as well as against the Israel Corporation Ltd., Mr. Idan Ofer and Mr. Ehud Angel (hereinafter - "the motion"). The subject of the motion is the gas purchase transactions of ORL, Israel Chemicals Ltd., Rotem, Hadera (hereinafter - the "Group Companies"), including their inter-company aspects, which include: (1) a transaction of the Group Companies for the purchase of natural gas from Tamar Partners (for further details, see Note 27.G.); and (2) transactions of the Group Companies for the purchase of natural gas from Energean (for further details, see Note 27.G.). As for the transaction with Energean, in essence, the plaintiff contends that beyond the transaction of the Group Companies with a third party (i.e., Energean), a transaction is required among the Group Companies themselves regarding distribution of the economic benefits achieved in the joint negotiations in a manner that suits the purchasing and bargaining power of each of the Group Companies. The plaintiff contends that the alleged absence of such an inter-company transaction (or the alleged absence of a proper procedure regarding distribution of the benefit) discriminates against ORL (is not at market terms on an inter-company dimension) and that ORL is not receiving its share in the economic benefits in view of its large purchasing power and its contribution to the negotiations with Energean (inter alia, in view of the fact that the transaction was made at similar prices for the Group Companies.) The main remedies for which the plaintiff is petitioning in relation to the Energean deal are a number of declarative and financial measures, and inter alia, performing an inter-company process that will reflect the differences in purchasing power between the companies.
With respect to the Tamar transaction, the petitioner claims that the Tamar transaction was not approved by ORL as required and raises additional allegations regarding this transaction, including the question of it being beneficial to ORL and at market terms; with respect to the Tamar transaction, declaratory remedies and compensatory remedies were requested for ORL and/or a refund of the amounts of the benefits that the Company and the other parties to the transaction allegedly received, at the expense of ORL, with an additional requested coefficient.
In light of the preliminary stage of the motion, the Group and its legal advisors are unable to estimate the chances of success of the motion, the claim and the expectation, if such exists, of a negative cash flow. Therefore, no provision has been made in the financial statements of the Company or of Rotem with regard to the motion.
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