6-K 1 zk2125816.htm 6-K


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15a-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Report on Form 6-K dated
 
March 25, 2021

Partner Communications Company Ltd.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
 
8 Amal Street
Afeq Industrial Park
Rosh Ha’ayin 48103
Israel
                       
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
 
Form 20-F     Form 40-F
 
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
 
Yes   No
 
(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-               )

This Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statements on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 4, 2002 (Registration No. 333-101652), September 5, 2006 (Registration No. 333-137102), September 11, 2008 (Registration No. 333-153419), August 17, 2015 (Registration No. 333-206420), November 12, 2015 (Registration No. 333-207946), March 14, 2016 (Registration No. 333-210151) and on December 27, 2017 (Registration No. 333-222294), November 21, 2018 (Registration No. 333-228502)
 
Enclosure: Partner Communications - Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders


Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel
March 25, 2021
 
 
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
 
Notice is hereby given that a general meeting of shareholders constituting an Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) of Partner Communications Company Ltd. (the “Company”, “Partner” or “we”) will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 14:00 (Israel time), at our offices, 8 Ha’amal Street, Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel or at any adjournment thereof.
 
It is proposed at the AGM to adopt the following resolutions:
 

(1) 
to re-appoint Kesselman & Kesselman, independent certified public accountants in Israel and a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited group, as the Company's auditor for the period ending at the close of the next annual general meeting;
 

(2)     
to discuss the auditor’s remuneration for the year ended December 31, 2020, as determined by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors, and the report of the Board of Directors with respect to the remuneration paid to the auditor and its affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2020;
 

(3)
to discuss the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the report of the Board of Directors for such period;
 

(4)
to re-elect the following directors to the Company’s Board of Directors until the close of the next annual general meeting: Mr. Richard Hunter,  Mr. Yehuda Saban, Mr. Yossi Shachak, Mr. Ori Yaron and Mr. Shlomo Zohar (the "Appointed Directors"); and
 

(5)
to re-appoint Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz).
 
The vote of the holders of a majority of the Ordinary Shares, par value NIS 0.01 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”) participating in the AGM and voting on the matter is required for the approval of any of items 1and 4, on the agenda. No vote is required in connection with the discussion of items 2-3 on the agenda.
 
The vote of the holders of a majority of the Ordinary Shares participating in the AGM and voting on the matter is required for the approval of  item 5 provided, that one of the following conditions is fulfilled: (i) the majority of votes in favor of the matter shall include at least a majority of the votes of shareholders not constituting Controlling Parties (as stated in the Israeli Companies Law (1999), as amended (the “Israeli Companies Law”), including section 268 thereof, “Controlling Parties”) in the Company, or those having a Personal Interest (as defined in the Israeli Companies Law, a “Personal Interest”) in the approval of the pertinent item, participating in the vote; which votes shall not include abstaining votes; or (ii) the total number of objecting votes of the shareholders mentioned in clause (i) does not exceed 2% of the total voting rights in the Company.
 

Only shareholders of record at the close of business on April 5, 2021 (the “Record Date”) will be entitled to participate in and vote at the AGM, subject to the restrictions in the Company’s Articles of Association, as set forth in the attached Proxy Statement. All shareholders are cordially invited to attend the AGM in person.
 
The Israeli Companies Regulations (Deeds of Vote and Position Notices) (2005), as amended, state that shareholders who will not attend the AGM in person may vote with respect to items 4-5 on the agenda by completing the second part of the Hebrew form of the Deed of Vote (ktav hatzba'a). For the shareholders' convenience, items 1-3 on the agenda are also included in the Deed of Vote (although said items are not subject to the provisions of such regulations), and an English convenience translation of the Deed of Vote is included. Under such regulations, the shareholders may also submit a position notice (hoda'at emda) to the Company’s offices (envelope marked clearly as “position notice”, to the Company Secretary, at the address stated above) in respect of items 4-5 on the agenda, no later than ten (10) days before the AGM meeting date (April 23, 2021). The deadline for submission of the Board of Directors’ response to such position notices is April 28, 2021. Changes to the AGM agenda may be made after the filing of the Deed of Vote, including by adding an item to the agenda following a shareholder request (in accordance with Section 66(b) to the Israeli Companies Law) submitted to the Company no later than April 1, 2021 (seven (7) days following the date of filing the attached Proxy Statement), all in accordance with an amendment to the Israeli Companies Regulations (Notice and advertisement regarding a general meeting and a class meeting in a public company and the addition of an item to the agenda) (2000). In such case, the Company will file an amended agenda and an amended Deed of Vote no later than April 8, 2021. The filing of an amended agenda will not require the change of the Record Date as set forth above and in the attached Proxy Statement. The Hebrew form of the Deed of Vote, the amended agenda and the amended Deed of Vote (both, if any) and position notices are or will be available on the websites: www.magna.isa.gov.il or www.maya.tase.co.il; and an English convenience translation of the documents is available on Form 6-K at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR System http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
 
Shareholders who will not attend the AGM in person are requested to complete, date and sign the aforementioned form of Deed of Vote distributed herewith (or the amended Deed of Vote, if any) (either the Hebrew or the English version) and to return it promptly (and in any event at least four (4) hours prior to the time of the AGM) to the Company at its address above or use the electronic voting system for shareholder meetings of publicly listed Israeli companies via its MAGNA system, following a registration process, no later than four (4) hours before the time fixed for the AGM. The shareholders are requested to vote only once, either by sending the Deed of Vote (the Hebrew version or the English version, but not both) or by electronic voting. If a shareholder votes both ways, the vote shall be disqualified.
 
The Company’s Articles of Association also allow shareholders registered in the Company’s Shareholders Register to appoint a proxy to vote in their stead (whether personally or by means of a Deed of Vote) at the AGM, by means of a Deed of Authorization in the form attached to this Proxy Statement, so long as the Deed of Authorization is delivered to the Company at least four (4) hours prior to the time of the AGM. Shareholders may revoke their Deeds of Authorization by a written notice received at the Company’s offices prior to the commencement of the AGM, and vote their shares in person.
 
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Two or more shareholders holding Ordinary Shares conferring in the aggregate at least one-third of our voting rights, present in person or by proxy at the AGM, or who have delivered to us a Deed of Vote, will constitute a lawful quorum at the AGM. Should no lawful quorum be present one half hour following the time set for the AGM, the AGM shall be adjourned to May 10, 2021, at the same time and place.
 
A shareholder is entitled to contact the Company directly and receive the text of the Deed of Vote (ktav hatzba'a) (or the amended Deed of Vote, if any) and the Position Notices (hodaot emda) (if any).
 
A shareholder, whose shares are registered with a member of the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. (the “Exchange”), is required to prove his share ownership to vote at the AGM. Such shareholder shall provide the Company with an ownership certificate (as of the Record Date) from that Exchange member and is entitled to receive the ownership certificate in the branch of the Exchange member or by mail to his address (in consideration of mailing fees only), if the shareholder so requested. Such a request will be made in advance for a particular securities account.
 
A shareholder, whose shares are registered with an Exchange member, is entitled to receive from the Exchange member who holds the share on the shareholder’s behalf, by e-mail, for no charge, a link to the text of the Deed of Vote (or the amended Deed of Vote, if any) and to the Position Notices (if any) posted on the Israel Securities Authority website, unless the shareholder notified that he is not so interested; provided, that the notice was provided with respect to a particular securities account, prior to the Record Date.
 
Copies of the proposed resolutions are available at our offices, 8 Ha’amal Street, Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel, every business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Israel time), following prior coordination at telephone number +972-54-7814191.
 
 
By Order of the Board of Directors
 
Hadar Vismunski-Weinberg, Adv.
 
Company Secretary

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
8 Ha’amal Street
Rosh Ha’ayin 4810302, Israel
 
     PROXY STATEMENT 
 
This Proxy Statement is furnished to the holders of Ordinary Shares, par value NIS 0.01 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”), including holders of American Depositary Shares (each representing one Ordinary Share, the “ADSs”) of Partner Communications Company Ltd. (the “Company”, “Partner” or “we”) in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Directors of proxies for use at a general meeting of shareholders constituting an Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”), to be held on  Monday May 3, 2021 commencing at 14:00 (Israel time), at our offices, 8 Ha’amal Street, Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel, or at any adjournment thereof.
 
It is proposed at the AGM to adopt the following resolutions:
 

(1) 
to re-appoint Kesselman & Kesselman, independent certified public accountants in Israel and a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited group, as the Company's auditor for the period ending at the close of the next annual general meeting;
 

(2)     
to discuss the auditor’s remuneration for the year ended December 31, 2020, as determined by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors, and the report of the Board of Directors with respect to the remuneration paid to the auditor and its affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2020;
 

(3)
to discuss the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the report of the Board of Directors for such period; and
 

(4)
to re-elect the following directors to the Company’s Board of Directors until the close of the next annual general meeting: Mr. Richard Hunter,  Mr. Yehuda Saban,Mr. Yossi Shachak,  Mr. Ori Yaron and Mr. Shlomo Zohar (the "Appointed Directors"); and
 

(5)
to re-appoint Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz).
 
A form of a Deed of Vote (Hebrew and English versions) for use at the AGM (either the Hebrew or the English version) is distributed herewith (or an amended Deed of Vote (if any) will be filed). With respect to Items 1 and 4-5 on the agenda, the Deed of Vote shall also be deemed as a Deed of Vote (Ktav Hatzba'a) under the Israeli Companies Law and Israeli Companies Regulations (Deeds of Vote and Position Notices) (2005), as amended. Shareholders may withdraw their Deed of Vote by contacting the Company at its address above and duly proving their identity, at least 24 hours prior to the AGM and vote their shares in person. Ordinary Shares represented by any Deed of Vote in the Hebrew or the English version distributed herewith (or the amended Deed of Vote, if any), if properly executed and delivered to the Company at the address above at least four (4) hours prior to the time of the AGM or if voted electronically, no later than four (4) hours before the time fixed for the AGM, will be voted as indicated on the form.
 

 
In parallel to distribution of this Notice and Proxy Statement, the afore-mentioned Hebrew version of the Deed of Vote (ktav hatzba'a) per Israeli requirements and an English version of the Deed of Vote will be distributed among the shareholders. The shareholders are requested to send only one version of the Deed of Vote (the Hebrew version or the English version, but not both). If both versions will be sent by shareholders, in case of contradiction between the two versions (as determined by the Company Secretary), the vote shall be disqualified.
 
Proxies for use at the AGM are being solicited by the Board of Directors of the Company. Only shareholders of record at the close of business on April 5, 2021 will be entitled to participate in and vote at the AGM. Proxies are being distributed to shareholders on or about March 25, 2021; however, certain of our officer holders, directors, employees and agents, none of whom will receive additional compensation therefor, may solicit proxies by telephone, e-mail or other personal contact. Partner will bear the cost of the solicitation of the proxies by the Board of Directors, including postage, printing and handling, and will reimburse the reasonable expenses of brokerage firms and others for forwarding material to beneficial owners of Ordinary Shares.
 
On March 24, 2021, the Company had outstanding 183,755,526 Ordinary Shares, excluding 6,793,231 treasury shares. The holder of each Ordinary Share is entitled to one vote upon each of the matters to be presented at the AGM.
 
Registered joint holders of shares should take note that, pursuant to the Company's Articles of Association, only the first named joint holder of any share shall vote, either in person, by proxy or by Deed of Vote, without taking into account the other registered joint holder(s) of the share. For this purpose, the first named joint holder shall be the person whose name is registered first in the Shareholders Register.
 
Holders of ADSs are not registered in the Company’s Shareholders Register but may instruct the Depositary, Citibank, N.A., as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining to the Ordinary Shares evidenced by their ADSs in the manner and to the extent provided in the Depositary Agreement governing the ADSs.
 
 
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ITEMS 1 AND 2
 
RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR AND DISCUSSION OF ITS REMUNERATION
 
Under the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association, the shareholders of the Company are authorized to appoint the Company’s auditor, and the Board of Directors is authorized to determine the auditor’s remuneration. Under the Company’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors is required to report the auditor’s remuneration to the shareholders and the shareholders are required to discuss that report. In addition, the approval by the Audit Committee of the auditor’s re-appointment and remuneration is required under the Nasdaq Corporate Governance Rules.
 
The Audit Committee has approved, and the Board of Directors has recommended, to re-appoint Kesselman & Kesselman, independent certified public accountants in Israel and a member of the PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited group (“Kesselman & Kesselman”), as auditor of the Company for the period ending at the close of the next annual general meeting.
 
The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have determined that the remuneration of Kesselman & Kesselman, the Company’s auditor, for the year ended December 31, 2020, and its affiliates will be NIS 2,220 thousand for audit fees (including SOX audit), NIS 385 thousand for audit-related fees, and NIS 448 thousand for tax fees. Partner has agreed to indemnify Kesselman & Kesselman and their personnel from any and all third party claims, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from or relating to services rendered under the Tax Services engagement letter for the year 2020, except to the extent finally determined to have resulted from the gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraudulent behavior of Kesselman & Kesselman relating to such services.
 
It is proposed that at the AGM the following resolution be adopted:
 

1.
RESOLVED: to re-appoint the Company’s auditor, Kesselman & Kesselman, as the auditor of the Company for the period ending at the close of the next annual general meeting.”
 
The vote of the holders of a majority of the Ordinary Shares participating in the AGM and voting on the matter is required for the approval of this resolution.
 
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of this proposed resolution.
 
It is proposed that at the AGM the following matter be discussed:
 

2.
“The remuneration of the auditor and its affiliates for the year 2020 as determined by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors and the report by the Board of Directors of the remuneration of the auditor and its affiliates for the same period are hereby noted.”
 
No vote of the holders of Ordinary Shares is required in connection with discussion of this item 2.
 
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ITEM 3
 
DISCUSSION OF THE COMPANY’S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
The Audit Committee has approved (pursuant to the Nasdaq Corporate Governance Rules) and recommended, and the Board of Directors has approved (pursuant to the Israeli Companies Law), the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2020, attached hereto as Annex A”. Under the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association, shareholders’ discussion is required for both the financial statements and the related report of the Board of Directors, which is attached hereto as Annex B”. A representative of the Company’s auditor, Kesselman & Kesselman, is expected to be present at the AGM, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions of shareholders.
 
 It is proposed that at the AGM the following matter be discussed:
 
“The audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the report of the Board of Directors for such period are hereby noted.”
 
No vote of the holders of Ordinary Shares is required in connection with discussion of this item 3.
 
ITEM 4
 
RE-ELECTION OF THE COMPANY’S DIRECTORS
 
Under the Israeli Companies Law, the directors of the Company (other than the external directors (Dahatzim) who generally serve for three year terms) shall be appointed at the annual general meeting, unless otherwise provided in the Company’s Articles of Association. The elected directors shall commence their terms at the close of the AGM and serve in office until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association or unless otherwise provided in the Company’s Articles of Association.
 
In accordance with Section 22.3A of the Company’s General License for the Provision of Mobile Radio Telephone Services using the Cellular Method in Israel dated April 7, 1998, as amended (the “License”), and with Article 23.2.6 of the Company’s Articles of Association, notwithstanding any other provision of the Articles of Association, a Qualified Israeli Director (as defined in the Articles of Association) shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors, and may be removed from such office, only upon written notice to the Company Secretary of his or her appointment or removal by Founding Israeli Shareholders holding Minimum Israeli Holding Shares (as both terms are defined in the Articles of Association) (the “Founding Israeli Shareholders”). The Founding Israeli Shareholders have appointed Ms. Osnat Ronen as a Qualified Israeli Director on or prior to December 8, 2009. Ms. Osnat Ronen has been a director in the Company since December 2009 and was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors in November 2019. She is also a member of the Security Committee. Ms. Ronen currently serves on the Board of Directors of Discount Capital Underwriters. She also volunteers as a director of the College for Management (Michlala Le-Minhal). Ms. Ronen serves as one of the founders of Wecheck Ltd. and serves on the Board of Directors and as President. Ms. Ronen founded FireWind 01 GP in 2015 and has since served as its general partner until 2019. Ms. Ronen has also served as an advisor to Liquidnet, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. Until March 20, 2021, Ms. Ronen served on the Board of Directors of Fox-Wizel Ltd. Between 2013 and 2018, Ms. Ronen served on the Board of Directors of Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. as Head of the Audit Committee. Ms. Ronen also served on the Board of Directors of Perion Networks Ltd. during 2016-2017. Ms. Ronen also served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem until December 2018. Previously she served as a General Partner of Viola Private Equity from 2008 until 2013. From 1994 to 2007, Ms. Ronen served in various positions at Bank Leumi Le Israel BM, including as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Leumi Partners Ltd. from 2001 to 2007 and as Deputy Head of the Subsidiaries Division of the Leumi Group from 1999 to 2001. Between 2004 and 2007, Ms. Ronen also led the strategic planning, deployment and execution of the Bachar Reform, one of Israel’s largest financial reforms, at Leumi Group. As part of the implementation, Ms. Ronen managed the sale of Leumi’s holdings in mutual, provident and training funds. Ms. Ronen served on the Board of Directors of several portfolio companies of Viola including: Amiad Water Systems Ltd., Orad Hi-tech Ltd., Aeronautics Ltd., Degania Medical Ltd. and Matomy Media Group Ltd. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Ms. Ronen is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law (1968) (as amended) (the “Israeli Securities Law”) in the Company. No further notice of appointment or removal of a Qualified Israeli Director was received by the Company from the Founding Israeli Shareholders. Ms. Ronen's re-appointment is not brought to the shareholders approval at the AGM and she continues to be a Qualified Israeli Director, until a contrary notice is duly received by the Company from the Founding Israeli Shareholders pursuant to the Company’s Articles of Association (unless her office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company's Articles of Association).
 
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The Appointed Directors (as also listed in the table below) will terminate their office as directors of the Company as of the end of the AGM. It is proposed to re-elect these directors until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company's Articles of Association. No change is hereby made to the service of Ms. Osnat Ronen as a Qualified Israeli Director and to the services of Mr. Barry Ben Zeev (Woolfson), Ms. Roly Klinger, and Ms. Michal Marom-Brikman as external directors (Dahatzim) of the Company.
 
The Company's Board of Directors has determined that the board should include at least three directors who are “accounting and financial experts” under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder. Ms. Osnat Ronen, Mr. Barry Ben Zeev, Mr. Richard Hunter, Dr. Jonathan Kolodny, Ms. Michal Marom-Brikman, Mr. Yossi Shachak,  Mr. Yehuda Saban and Mr. Shlomo Zohar were determined by the Board of Directors to be “accounting and financial experts” under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder. Mr. Ben-Zeev (Woolfson), Ms. Roly Klinger Dr. Kolodny, Ms. Michal Marom-Brikman, Ms. Ronen and Mr. Zohar also qualify as independent directors according to U.S. law and Mr. Ben Zeev, Ms. Roly Klinger, Dr. Kolodny and Mr. Zohar also qualify as independent directors under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder (bilty taluy). It should be noted that Mr. Arik Steinberg ceased to serve as a director in the Company on January 31, 2021.
 
In compliance with the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association, the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders  held on March 18, 2020 (the “EGM”) approved the compensation terms for the current directors and those that will serve from time to time, including external directors and independent directors (excluding the Chairman of the Board of Directors who is entitled to separate compensation terms as resolved by the EGM), which includes an annual fee, an attendance fee, reimbursement of of Reasonable Expenses, benefit from the D&O insurance policy, and Indemnification and Release Letter (the "Compensation Terms").
 
The Compensation Terms of the Appointed Directors are in accordance with those that were approved by the EGM. Proxies (other than those directing the proxy holders not to vote for all of the listed nominees) will be voted for the election of all of the nominees, to hold office until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association. In the event any one or more of such nominees shall be unable to serve, the proxies will be voted for the election of such other person or persons as shall be determined by the proxy holder in accordance with his or her best judgment. The Company is not aware of any reason why any of the nominees, if elected, should not be able to serve as a director.
 
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Following is a list and brief biography of the Appointed Directors:
 
Name
Position
   
Mr. Richard Hunter
Director
Mr. Yehuda Saban
Director
Mr. Yossi Shachak
Director
Mr. Ori Yaron
Director
Mr. Shlomo Zohar
Director

Richard Hunter was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in November 2019. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Holmes Place International Ltd., serves on the Board of Directors of Delta Galil Industries Ltd, Samelt MCA Ltd. and Trigo Vision, and served as a director at SodaStream International Ltd. until their sale to Pepsi Co. Currently Mr. Hunter is a founding partner in Green Lantern, a private equity fund. Previously he served as CEO of McCann Erickson Israel from 2012 until 2016. During the years 2010 until 2012, Mr. Hunter served as CEO of Shufersal Ltd. and as CEO of 013 Netvision from 2007 until 2010. Prior to that Mr. Hunter was a Partner at Mckinsey and Company from 1999-2007. Mr. Hunter is an accounting and financial expert, holds an LL.B from the College of Management, Tel-Aviv and an M.B.A from INSEAD Business School. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Hunter is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
Mr. Yehuda Saban was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in April 2015. Mr. Saban served between 2011- mid 2015 as Vice President Economics & Regulation and FLNG (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas) manager at Delek Drilling & Avner Oil Exploration. Previously, Mr. Saban served over 6 years in various capacities with the budget department of the Ministry of Finance as Manager of the Telecommunications and Tourism Unit, Manager of the Budget and Macroeconomics unit and as an economist in the Energy unit. During those years, Mr. Saban was also an active partner in a number of committees and authorities in the energy, telecommunications and infrastructure fields. Mr. Saban serves on the Board of Directors of Israel Opportunity Energy Resources LP and as Chairman of its Compensation and Audit Committee as of June 2015. Mr. Saban also serves as director of operations for Israel and VP of Business Development at Ellomay Capital Ltd. Mr. Saban holds a B.A. in Economics & Business Management (graduated with honors) and an M.B.A specializing in Financing, both from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Saban is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
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Mr. Yossi Shachak was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in November 2019. Mr. Shachak is a consultant to boards of directors, and a board member of public and private companies including, the Azrieli Group Ltd., Tefron Ltd., Southern Properties Ltd. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emilia Development (O.F.G) Ltd. Mr. Shachak served as President of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants from 1988 to 1992 and as a director on behalf of the public at the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange from 1980 to 1986 and from 2000 to 2006. Mr. Shachak is a certified public accountant and is a graduate of accounting from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Shachak is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
Mr. (Adv.) Ori Yaron was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in May 2014. Mr. Yaron practices law and manages Ilan Yaron Law Offices that specializes in the areas of insurance and torts. Mr. Yaron served from 2010 until 2016 as a member of the Board of Directors of the Geophysics Institute and served from 2006 until 2007 as a member of the Board of Directors of Mekorot Development & Enterprise and from 2011 until 2014 as a member of the Board of Directors of Hozei Israel Ltd. Mr. Yaron holds a B.A. in economics and an LL.B. both from Tel-Aviv University and is a member of the Israeli Bar Association. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Yaron is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
Mr. Shlomo Zohar was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in October 2020. He serves as a director at Delek USA Energy, Inc., Ham-Let (Israel –Canada) Ltd. and Isras Investment Company Ltd. Between January 2006 and December 2009, Mr. Zohar served as a member and chairman of the boards of directors of Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Mercantile Discount Bank Ltd., Israel Discount Capital Markets & Investments Ltd. and Israel Credit Cards, Ltd. During this time, Mr. Zohar also served as a member and vice chairman of the board of directors of Israel Discount Bank of New York and as a member of the board of directors of Discount Bancorp, Inc. Mr. Zohar served as Chief Executive Officer of A.D.O. Group Ltd. from July 2011 until December 2018 and served as an executive vice chairman of the Board of ADO Properties SA and since June 2018 he serves as chairman of the executive committee at Bar Ilan University. From 1980 to December 2005, he was a partner in the accounting firm of Zohar, Zohar & Co., CPA (Isr). Mr. Zohar is a certified public accountant in Israel. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA degree from McGill University. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Zohar is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
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It is proposed that at the AGM the following resolutions be adopted:
 

(i)
RESOLVED: to re-elect Mr. Richard Hunter, Mr. Yehuda Saban, Mr. Yossi Shahak, Mr. Ori Yaron and Mr. Shlomo Zohar to serve as directors of the Company until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association;
 

(ii)
RESOLVED: this resolution is in the best interest of the Company.”
 
The vote of the holders of a majority of the Ordinary Shares participating in the AGM and voting on the matter is required for the approval of items 4 on the agenda.
 
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of these proposed resolutions.
 
ITEM 5

APPOINTMENT OF AN EXTERNAL DIRECTOR (DAHATZ)
 
Under the Israeli Companies Law, the Company is required to have at least two external directors (Dahatzim) on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Company has resolved to propose to the shareholders of the Company to re-appoint Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz) of the Company.
 
Dr. Kolodny serves as an external director (Dahatz) of the Company and his term of office expires on May 5, 2021. The Israeli Companies Law allows the re-appointment of an existing external director (Dahatz) for three terms of three years (except in cases in which regulations promulgated under the Israeli Companies Law allow the appointment of an existing external director (Dahatz) for additional terms under certain conditions).
 
  The Audit Committee and Board of Directors approved and recommended to the shareholders at the AGM to approve, the re-appointment of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz) for a second term of three years, commencing on May 3, 2021. Our Audit Committee and our Board of Directors noted Dr. Jonathan Kolodny's professional expertise, business knowledge and unique experience along with accounting and financial expertise. The Audit Committee and Board of Directors determined that due to Dr. Kolodny's unique expertise and contribution to the work of the Board of Directors and its committees, re-electing Dr. Kolodny to another term as an external director is in the best interest of the Company. The directors noted that Dr. Kolodny’s independence is apparent from his actions and the views he expresses in meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees. Dr. Kolodny’s financial expertise is apparent in his forward looking comprehension of the financial challenges that the Company faced and his long term vision of the challenges that the Company has yet to face. His deep understanding of the Company's activities together with his financial and strategic expertise are a significant contribution to the Company's performance. Dr. Jonathan Kolodny was determined by the Board of Directors to have "professional qualifications" to serve as an external director under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder. Dr. Kolodny also qualifies as an independent director according to the Israeli Companies Law and in accordance with US law.
 
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Dr. Jonathan Kolodny was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner as an external director (Dahatz) in May 2018 and serves as a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Security Committee. Dr. Kolodny is a General Partner in ION Crossover Partners, a late-stage technology investment fund, which he joined in March of 2018. He also serves on the Board of Directors of BlueVine Capital, Inc. since 2019, and the Board of Directors of Resident Home, Inc. since 2020. Dr. Kolodny served as the CEO of the Keter Group from 2016 to February 2018. Prior to that, he served from 2013 until 2016 as the CEO of Jardin International Holding. During the years 1994 until 2013, Dr. Kolodny served in various senior positions at McKinsey & Company in their overseas as well as local offices founding their office in Israel in 2000 and elected as a Director (senior partner) of the Firm in 2007. He also served on the Board of Directors of Sodastream International Ltd. from 2015 until its sale to Pepsico at the end of 2018. Dr. Kolodny received a B.A. in Computer Science summa cum laude from Harvard College and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge.
 
The Board of Directors has determined that the board should include at least three directors who are “accounting and financial experts” under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder. Dr. Kolodny was determined by the Board of Directors to be one of these “accounting and financial experts”. Dr. Kolodny also qualifies as an independent director according to U.S. law and Israeli law.
 
In compliance with the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association, the EGM approved the compensation terms for the current directors and those that will serve from time to time, including external directors and independent directors (excluding the Chairman of the Board of Directors who is entitled to separate compensation terms as resolved by the EGM), which includes an annual fee, an attendance fee, reimbursement of of Reasonable Expenses, benefit from the D&O insurance policy, and Indemnification and Release Letter (the "Compensation Terms").
 
The Compensation Terms of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny are in accordance with those that were approved by the EGM.
 
  It is proposed that at the AGM the following resolutions be adopted:
 
(i)
RESOLVED: to re-appoint Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz) of the Company for an additional term of three years in accordance with the Israeli Companies Law, commencing on May 3, 2021; and

(ii)
RESOLVED: this resolution is in the best interest of the Company.”
 
The vote of the holders of a majority of the Ordinary Shares participating in the AGM and voting on the matter is required for the approval of item 5 on the agenda.
 
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of these proposed resolutions.
 
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RESTRICTIONS ON VOTING RIGHTS
 
Partner conducts its operations pursuant to licenses granted to Partner, directly or indirectly, by the Minister of Communications of the State of Israel (including the License). Partner’s Articles of Association and, with respect to shareholders other than shareholders of Partner prior to its public offering, the License contains provisions that may cause the suspension of voting rights of the holders of Ordinary Shares or ADSs if such voting rights would breach the ownership limits contained in the License. These limits prohibit the transfer or acquisition of 10% or more of Partner’s means of control and acquisition of control of the Company without the consent of the Minister of Communications of Israel, and restrict cross-control and cross-ownership of other mobile telephone operators in Israel, and shareholdings and agreements which may reduce or harm competition. Ordinary Shares or Ordinary Shares represented by ADSs held in breach of these limits may be considered dormant shares. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Proxy Statement, dormant shares will not bear any rights to which the holders would otherwise be entitled, other than the right to receive dividends and other distributions to shareholders (including the right to participate in rights offerings). Specifically, the holders of dormant shares will not have voting rights with respect to their dormant shares, nor will they have the right to participate in general meetings of shareholders. Under certain licenses granted, to Partner, directly or indirectly, a notice to the Minister of Communications of the State of Israel may be required for holding any of Partner's means of control.
 
Any shareholder seeking to vote at the AGM must notify the Company prior to the vote, or indicate on the Deed of Vote (if a shareholder is seeking to vote by Deed of Vote), or indicate on the Deed of Authorization (if a shareholder is seeking to appoint a proxy by a Deed of Authorization), if any of the shareholder’s holdings in Partner or the shareholder’s vote require the consent of the Minister of Communications due to a breach by the shareholder of the restrictions on the transfer or acquisition of means of control or acquisition of control of Partner, or the provisions regarding cross-ownership or cross-control of other mobile telephone operators in Israel, in each case as specified in Sections 21 and 23 of the License (a translation of Sections 21-24 of the License is attached hereto as Annex “C”). If a shareholder does not provide such notification, the shareholder shall not vote and, if the shareholder has voted, his vote shall not be counted.

 
By Order of the Board of Directors
 
Hadar Vismunski-Weinberg, Adv.
Company Secretary
Dated: March 25, 2021

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Annex A


PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
2020 ANNUAL REPORT



PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
2020 ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
Page
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
 
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The amounts are stated in New Israeli Shekels (NIS) in millions.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Partner communications company Ltd.

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Partner Communications Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”).  We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020   in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.  Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.

Basis for Opinions

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 15b.  Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.  We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.  Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.  Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.  Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Goodwill Impairment Assessment – Fixed line segment

As described in Notes 4(3) and 13 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s goodwill balance in respect of the fixed line segment was NIS 407 million as of December 31, 2020. Management conducts an impairment test at each year end, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may be impaired. Potential impairment is identified by comparing the carrying amount of the relevant cash-generating unit to its recoverable amount, including goodwill. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company concluded that due to negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic on revenues, a triggering event existed for the fixed line segment as of March 31, 2020 therefore it performed a goodwill impairment test as of that date as well. The recoverable amount of the fixed-line segment to which the goodwill has been allocated was estimated by management using a discounted cash flow model. Management’s cash flow projections for the Fixed line segment included significant judgments and assumptions relating to the cash flow projections, the terminal growth rate, and the discount rate.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the goodwill impairment assessment of the fixed line segment is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when developing the value-in-use measurement of the fixed line segment; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management’s significant assumptions related to cash flows projections, terminal growth rate and discount rate; (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included obtaining an understanding, evaluating the design and testing the effectiveness of controls over the Company's goodwill impairment review process including controls over managements review of the significant assumptions described above. These procedures also included, among others, evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model; testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the model; comparing projected cash flows to the Company's historical cash flows; evaluating the significant assumptions used by management related to the projected cash flows, terminal growth rates and discount rate; assessing the historical accuracy of managements estimates; performing sensitivity analyses and reviewing the changes of the Company's regulatory environment and  consumers' market. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the Company’s discounted cash flow model and the discount rate assumption.

/s/ Kesselman & Kesselman
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
A member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited

Tel-Aviv, Israel
March 24, 2021

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1998.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
 
         


New Israeli Shekels
    Convenience translation into U.S. dollars
(note 2b3)
 
          December 31,  
         
2019
   
2020
   
2020
 
   
Note
   
In millions
 
CURRENT ASSETS
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
         
299
     
376
     
117
 
Short-term deposits
   
6
     
552
     
411
     
128
 
Trade receivables
   
7
     
624
     
560
     
174
 
Other receivables and prepaid expenses
           
39
     
46
     
14
 
Deferred expenses – right of use
   
12
     
26
     
26
     
8
 
Inventories
   
8
     
124
     
77
     
24
 
             
1,664
     
1,496
     
465
 
                                 
NON CURRENT ASSETS
                               
Long-term deposits
   
6
             
155
     
48
 
Trade receivables
   
7
     
250
     
232
     
72
 
Deferred expenses – right of use
   
12
     
102
     
118
     
37
 
Lease – right of use
   
19
     
582
     
663
     
206
 
Property and equipment
   
10
     
1,430
     
1,495
     
465
 
Intangible and other assets
   
11
     
538
     
521
     
162
 
Goodwill
   
13
     
407
     
407
     
127
 
Deferred income tax asset
   
25
     
41
     
29
     
9
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
           
1
     
9
     
3
 
             
3,351
     
3,629
     
1,129
 
                                 
TOTAL ASSETS
           
5,015
     
5,125
     
1,594
 

The financial statements were authorized for issue by the board of directors on March 24, 2021.

         
Isaac Benbenishti
 
Tamir Amar
 
Barry Ben-Zeev (Woolfson)
Chief Executive Officer
 
Chief Financial Officer &
 
Director
   
VP Fiber-Optics
   
A - 5



PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

         


New Israeli Shekels
   
Convenience translation into U.S. dollars
(note 2b3)
 
         
December 31,
 
         
2019
   
2020
   
2020
 
   
Note
   
In millions
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                       
 Current maturities of notes payable and borrowings
   
6,15
     
367
     
290
     
90
 
Trade payables
           
716
     
666
     
207
 
Payables in respect of employees
           
103
     
58
     
18
 
Other payables (mainly institutions)
           
23
     
29
     
9
 
Income tax payable
           
30
     
27
     
8
 
Lease liabilities
   
19
     
131
     
120
     
37
 
Deferred revenues from HOT mobile
   
9,22
     
31
     
31
     
10
 
Other deferred revenues
   
22
     
45
     
100
     
31
 
Provisions
   
14
     
43
     
13
     
4
 
             
1,489
     
1,334
     
414
 
                                 
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
                               
Notes payable
   
6,15
     
1,275
     
1,219
     
379
 
Borrowings from banks
   
6,15
     
138
     
86
     
27
 
Financial liability at fair value
   
6,15
     
28
     
4
     
1
 
Liability for employee rights upon retirement, net
   
16
     
43
     
42
     
13
 
 Lease liabilities
   
19
     
486
     
582
     
181
 
 Deferred revenues from HOT mobile
   
9,22
     
102
     
71
     
22
 
 Provisions and other non-current liabilities
   
14,22
     
37
     
64
     
21
 
             
2,109
     
2,068
     
644
 
                                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
           
3,598
     
3,402
     
1,058
 
                                 
EQUITY
   
21
                         
Share capital – ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value:
                         
      authorized – December 31, 2019 and 2020 – 235,000,000
                         
shares; issued and outstanding -
     
2
     
2
     
1
 
December 31, 2019 – *162,915,990 shares
                         
December 31, 2020 – *182,826,973 shares
                         
Capital surplus
           
1,077
     
1,311
     
408
 
Accumulated retained earnings
           
576
     
606
     
188
 
Treasury shares, at cost –
                               
   December 31, 2019 – **8,275,837 shares
                               
  December 31, 2020 – **7,741,784 shares
     
(238
)
   
(196
)
   
(61
)
TOTAL EQUITY
           
1,417
     
1,723
     
536
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
           
5,015
     
5,125
     
1,594
 

*   Net of treasury shares.
** Including shares held by trustee under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan, see note 21(a), such shares will become outstanding upon completion of vesting conditions, see note 21(b).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
                           
Convenience
 
                           
translation
 
                           
into U.S. dollars
 
         
New Israeli Shekels
   
(note 2b3)
 
         
Year ended December 31,
 
           
2018**

   
2019
     
2020
     
2020
 
   
Note
   
In millions (except earnings per share)
 
Revenues, net
   
5,22
     
3,259
     
3,234
     
3,189
     
992
 
Cost of revenues
   
5,22
     
2,700
     
2,707
     
2,664
     
829
 
Gross profit
           
559
     
527
     
525
     
163
 
                                         
Selling and marketing expenses
   
22
     
293
     
301
     
291
     
90
 
General and administrative expenses
   
22
     
148
     
149
     
145
     
45
 
Credit losses
   
7
     
30
     
18
     
23
     
7
 
Other income, net
   
23
     
28
     
28
     
30
     
9
 
Operating profit
           
116
     
87
     
96
     
30
 
Finance income
   
24
     
2
     
7
     
8
     
2
 
Finance expenses
   
24
     
55
     
75
     
77
     
24
 
Finance costs, net
   
24
     
53
     
68
     
69
     
22
 
Profit before income tax
           
63
     
19
     
27
     
8
 
Income tax expenses
   
25
     
7
     
*
     
10
     
3
 
Profit for the year
           
56
     
19
     
17
     
5
 
Attributable to:
                                       
Owners of the Company
           
57
     
19
     
17
     
5
 
Non-controlling interests
           
(1
)
   
*
                 
Profit for the year
           
56
     
19
     
17
     
5
 
                                         
Earnings per share
                                       
Basic
   
27
     
0.34
     
0.12
     
0.09
     
0.03
 
Diluted
   
27
     
0.34
     
0.12
     
0.09
     
0.03
 

*     Representing an amount of less than 1 million.
**   See note 2(o) regarding the adoption of IFRS 16 – Leases, from the beginning of 2019.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
         
New Israeli Shekels
   
Convenience translation into U.S. dollars
(note 2b3)
 
         
Year ended December 31,
 
           
2018**

   
2019
     
2020
     
2020
 
   
Note
   
In millions
 
Profit for the year
         
56
     
19
     
17
     
5
 
Other comprehensive income, items
                                     
 that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
                                     
 Remeasurements of post-employment benefit
                                     
 obligations
   
16
     
1
     
(2
)
   
1
     
*
 
Income taxes relating to remeasurements of
                                       
     post-employment benefit obligations
   
25
     
*
     
*
     
*
     
*
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
                                       
 for the year, net of income taxes
           
1
     
(2
)
   
1
     
*
 
                                         
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                                       
 FOR THE YEAR
           
57
     
17
     
18
     
5
 
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
                                       
Owners of the Company
           
58
     
17
     
18
     
5
 
Non-controlling interests
           
(1
)
   
*
                 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR
           
57
     
17
     
18
     
5
 

*     Representing an amount of less than 1 million.
**   See note 2(o) regarding the adoption of IFRS 16 – Leases, from the beginning of 2019.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

   
Share capital
                             
Non-controlling
       
   
Number of
         
Capital
   
Accumulated
   
Treasury
                 
   
Shares**
   
Amount
   
surplus
   
earnings
   
shares
   
Total
   
interests
   
Total equity
 
         
NIS In millions
 
New Israeli  Shekels:
                                               
      BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2018
   
168,243,913
     
2
     
1,164
     
491
     
(223
)
   
1,434
           
1,434
 
      CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
                                                             
Profit for the year
                           
56
             
56
     
(1
)
   
55
 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income taxes
                           
1
             
1
             
1
 
Exercise of options and vesting of restricted shares granted to employees
   
886,072
             
(62
)
           
62
                         
Employee share-based compensation expenses
                           
15
             
15
             
15
 
Acquisition of treasury shares (note 21)
   
(6,501,588
)
                           
(100
)
   
(100
)
           
(100
)
Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary
                                                   
1
     
1
 
      BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018
   
162,628,397
     
2
     
1,102
     
563
     
(261
)
   
1,406
     
*
     
1,406
 
Adoption of IFRS 16 (notes 2 and 19)
                           
(21
)
           
(21
)
           
(21
)
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2019
   
162,628,397
     
2
     
1,102
     
542
     
(261
)
   
1,385
     
*
     
1,385
 
CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
                                                               
Profit for the year
                           
19
             
19
     
*
     
19
 
Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of income taxes
                           
(2
)
           
(2
)
           
(2
)
Exercise of options and vesting of restricted shares granted to employees
   
287,593
             
(23
)
           
23
                         
Employee share-based compensation expenses
                           
17
             
17
             
17
 
Transactions with non-controlling interests
                   
(2
)
                   
(2
)
   
*
     
(2
)
 BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019
   
162,915,990
     
2
     
1,077
     
576
     
(238
)
   
1,417
     
-
     
1,417
 
CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020
                                                               
Profit for the year
                           
17
             
17
             
17
 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income taxes
                           
1
             
1
             
1
 
Issuance of shares to shareholders (see note 21)
   
19,330,183
     
*
     
276***

                   
276
             
276
 
Exercise of options and vesting of restricted shares granted to employees
   
580,800
             
(42
)
           
42
                         
Employee share-based compensation expenses
                           
12
             
12
             
12
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2020
   
182,826,973
     
2
     
1,311
     
606
     
(196
)
   
1,723
     
-
     
1,723
 
Convenience translation into U.S. Dollars (note 2b3):
                                                               
      BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2020
   
162,915,990
     
1
     
335
     
179
     
(74
)
   
441
     
-
     
441
 
      CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020
                                                               
Profit for the year
                           
5
             
5
             
5
 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income taxes
                           
*
             
*
             
*
 
Issuance of shares to shareholders (see note 21)
   
19,330,183
     
*
     
86***

                   
86
             
86
 
Exercise of options and vesting of restricted shares granted to employees
   
580,800
             
(13
)
           
13
                         
Employee share-based compensation expenses
                           
4
             
4
             
4
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2020
   
182,826,973
     
1
     
408
     
188
     
(61
)
   
536
     
-
     
536
 

*  Representing an amount of less than 1 million.   
** Net of treasury shares.   
*** Net of issuance costs.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

A - 9


(Continued)– 1
 
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

         
New Israeli Shekels
   
Convenience translation into U.S. dollars
(note 2b3)
 
         
Year ended December 31,
 
           
2018**

   
2019
     
2020
     
2020
 
   
Note
   
In millions
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                                     
Cash generated from operations (Appendix)
         
627
     
838
     
787
     
244
 
Income tax paid
   
25
     
(2
)
   
(1
)
   
(1
)
   
*
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
           
625
     
837
     
786
     
244
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Acquisition of property and equipment
           
(343
)
   
(462
)
   
(409
)
   
(127
)
Acquisition of intangible and other assets
           
(159
)
   
(167
)
   
(164
)
   
(51
)
Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired
                   
(3
)
               
Proceeds from (investment in) deposits, net
           
150
     
(552
)
   
(14
)
   
(4
)
Interest received
   
24
     
1
     
1
     
6
     
2
 
Consideration received from sales of property and equipment
   
23
     
3
     
2
     
*
     
*
 
Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired
           
(3
)
                       
Net cash used in investing activities
           
(351
)
   
(1,181
)
   
(581
)
   
(180
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Lease principal payments
   
19
             
(139
)
   
(129
)
   
(40
)
Lease interest payments
   
19
             
(20
)
   
(18
)
   
(6
)
Share issuance, net of issuance costs
   
21
                     
276
     
86
 
Acquisition of treasury shares
   
21
     
(100
)
                       
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable, net of issuance costs
   
6,15
     
150
     
562
     
466
     
145
 
Proceeds from issuance of option warrants exercisable for notes payables
   
15
             
37
                 
Interest paid
   
24
     
(69
)
   
(37
)
   
(49
)
   
(15
)
Repayment of non-current borrowings
   
15
     
(382
)
   
(52
)
   
(52
)
   
(16
)
Repayment of current borrowings
                   
(13
)
               
Repayment of notes payable
   
15
     
(324
)
   
(109
)
   
(620
)
   
(193
)
Settlement of contingent consideration
                           
(2
)
   
(1
)
Transactions with non-controlling interests
                   
(2
)
               
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
           
(725
)
   
227
     
(128
)
   
(40
)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
                                       
 EQUIVALENTS
           
(451
)
   
(117
)
   
77
     
24
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
                                       
 OF YEAR
           
867
     
416
     
299
     
93
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF
                                       
 YEAR
           
416
     
299
     
376
     
117
 
 
*   Representing an amount of less than 1 million.
** See note 2(o) regarding the adoption of IFRS 16 – Leases, from the beginning of 2019.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

A - 10

(Concluded)– 2
 
PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
Appendix – Cash generated from operations and supplementary information

         


New Israeli Shekels
   
Convenience translation into
U.S. dollars
(note 2b3)
 
         
Year ended December 31,
 
           
2018**

   
2019
     
2020
     
2020
 
   
Note
   
In millions
 
                                       
Cash generated from operations:
                                     
     Profit for the year
         
56
     
19
     
17
     
5
 
                                       
    Adjustments for:
                                     
Depreciation and amortization
   
10,11
     
545
     
723
     
683
     
212
 
Amortization of deferred expenses - Right of use
   
12
     
47
     
28
     
31
     
10
 
Employee share based compensation expenses
   
21
     
15
     
17
     
12
     
4
 
Liability for employee rights upon retirement, net
   
16
     
1
     
1
     
(1
)
   
*
 
Finance costs, net
   
24
     
(7
)
   
5
     
(2
)
   
(1
)
Lease interest payments
   
19
             
20
     
18
     
6
 
Interest paid
   
24
     
69
     
37
     
49
     
15
 
Interest received
   
24
     
(1
)
   
(1
)
   
(6
)
   
(2
)
Deferred income taxes
   
25
     
16
     
4
     
12
     
4
 
Income tax paid
   
25
     
2
     
1
     
1
     
*
 
Capital loss from property and equipment
           
*
     
(2
)
   
*
     
*
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                       
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable:
                                       
Trade
   
7
     
124
     
42
     
82
     
26
 
Other
           
16
     
(1
)
   
(6
)
   
(2
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals:
                                       
Trade
           
(69
)
   
63
     
(57
)
   
(18
)
Other payables
           
(18
)
   
12
     
(37
)
   
(12
)
Provisions
   
14
     
(11
)
   
(21
)
   
(30
)
   
(9
)
Deferred revenues from HOT mobile
   
9
     
(31
)
   
(31
)
   
(31
)
   
(10
)
Other deferred revenues
           
*
     
4
     
55
     
17
 
Increase in deferred expenses - Right of use
   
12
     
(107
)
   
(51
)
   
(47
)
   
(15
)
 Current income tax
   
25
     
(15
)
   
(5
)
   
(3
)
   
(1
)
Decrease (increase) in inventories
   
8
     
(5
)
   
(26
)
   
47
     
15
 
Cash generated from operations:
           
627
     
838
     
787
     
244
 
 
*     Representing an amount of less than 1 million.
**   See note 2(o) regarding the adoption of IFRS 16 – Leases, from the beginning of 2019.
 
Supplementary information
At December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, trade and other payables, net include NIS 157 million, NIS 115 million and NIS 139 million (US$ 43 million), respectively, in respect of acquisition of intangible assets and property and equipment; payments in respect thereof are presented in cash flows from investing activities.
For non-cash movements in lease liabilities and lease right of use assets see note 19.
These balances are recognized in the cash flow statements upon payment. Cost of inventory used as fixed assets during 2019 and 2020 were NIS 24 million and NIS 8 million (US$ 2 million), respectively.
See note 9 with respect to Company's share in PHI's statement of financial position items.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

A - 11


PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 -   GENERAL

 a.      Reporting entity

Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("the Company", "Partner") is a leading Israeli provider of telecommunications services (cellular, fixed-line telephony, internet and television services) under the Partner brand, and cellular services also under the 012 Mobile brand. The Company is incorporated and domiciled in Israel and its principal executive office’s address is 8 Amal Street, Afeq Industrial Park, Rosh-Ha'ayin 48103, Israel. The Company's business and non-current assets are concentrated in Israel.

The Company's share capital consists of ordinary shares, which are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. ("TASE") under the symbol "PTNR". American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each representing one of the Company’s ordinary shares, are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market™, under the symbol "PTNR". See also note 21(a).

Regarding the Company's principal shareholder and holdings of approved Israeli shareholders in the Company, see note 26.

These consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2020, are comprised of the Company and its subsidiaries and consolidated partnerships (the "Group"). See the list of subsidiaries and consolidated partnerships and principles of consolidation in note 2(c)(1). See also 2(c)(2) with respect to investment in PHI.

The coronavirus ("COVID-19") crisis began to have a harmful effect on the Company's business from the beginning of March 2020, due in particular to the significant fall in the volume of international travel by the Company's customers which caused a very significant decrease in revenues from roaming services. In addition the closure of shopping malls for limited periods during 2020 and changes in general consumer behavior negatively affected the volume of sales of equipment, and the increase in the number of people working from home caused increases in internet traffic and in demand for customer services.

As of the date of approval of these financial statements, revenues from roaming services continue to be significantly restrained by the COVID-19 crisis.

The Company reviewed the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on its critical accounting estimates and judgments as of December 31, 2020 as follows:


(1)
Expected credit losses – see note 7(b).


(2)
Impairment tests - see note 13(2).


(3)
Other critical accounting estimates and judgments: the Company reviewed its other critical accounting estimates and judgments and determined that they were not materially affected, see note 4.

A - 12


PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 -   GENERAL (continued)

            b.      Operating segments

The operating segments were determined based on the reports reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, and therefore is the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), and supported by budget and business plans structure, different regulations and licenses (see (c) below). The CEO considers the business from two operating segments, as follows (see also note 5):

        (1)           Cellular segment:

Services in the cellular segment include basic cellular telephony services, text messaging, internet browsing and data transfer, content services, roaming services, M2M and IOT services, handset repair services, cellular content and value-added services, and services provided to other operators that use the Company's cellular network. The two payment methods offered to our customers are pre-paid and post-paid. Pre-paid services are offered to customers that purchase credit in advance of service use. Post-paid services are offered to customers with bank and credit arrangements. Most of the cellular tariff plans are bundles which include unlimited volumes of calls time and text messaging (with fair use limits), as well as limited data packages. Cellular content and value-added services offered include multimedia messaging, cyber protection, cloud backup, ringtones, and a range of advanced business services. International roaming services abroad for the Company’s customers include airtime calls, text messaging and data services on networks with which the Company has a commercial roaming relationship. Partner also provides inbound roaming services to the customers of foreign operators with which the Company has a commercial roaming relationship.

Optional services such as equipment extended warranty plans and international calling plans are also provided for an additional monthly charge or included in specific tariff plans. The Company also provide cellular phone repair services for our customers and for independent merchants.

In addition, the cellular segment includes wholesale cellular services provided to virtual operators who use the Partner cellular network to provide services to their customers.

            (2)            Fixed-line segment

Services in the fixed-line segment include: (a) Internet services that provide access to the internet through both fiber-optics and wholesale broadband access, internet services provider (“ISP”) services; internet Value Added Services (“VAS”) such as cyber protection, anti-virus and anti-spam filtering; and fixed-line voice communication services provided through Voice Over Broadband (“VOB”); (b) Business solutions including Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”) voice trunks and Network Termination Point Services (“NTP”) – under which the Group supplies, installs, operates and maintains endpoint network equipment and solutions, including providing and installing equipment and cabling within a subscriber's place of business or premises, hosting services, transmission services, Primary Rate Interface (“PRI”) and other fixed-line communications solution services; (c) International Long Distance services (“ILD”): outgoing and incoming international telephony, hubbing, roaming and signaling and calling card services; (d) Television services over the Internet (“TV”).

The cellular segment and the fixed-line segment also include sales and leasing of telecommunications, audio visual and related devices: mainly cellular handsets, tablets (handheld computers), laptops, landline phones, modems, datacards, domestic routers, servers and related equipment, integration project hardware and a variety of digital audio visual devices and small household appliances including smart watches, car dashboard cameras, televisions, digital cameras, games consoles, audio accessories and other devices.

Each segment is divided into services and equipment revenues, and the related cost of revenues. The operating segments include the following measures: revenues, cost of revenues, operating profit and segment Adjusted EBITDA (see note 5(2)). The CODM does not examine assets or liabilities for the segments separately for the purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments and they are not therefore presented in note 5 segment information.
 
A - 13


PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

NOTE 1 -   GENERAL (continued)

            c.      Group license

The Group operates under the following licenses that were received from the Israeli Ministry of Communications ("MOC") and from the Israeli Civil Administration ("CA"):

 
Type of services
Area of service
License owner
Granted by
License valid through
Guarantees made
(NIS millions)
(1)
Cellular
Israel
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
MOC
Feb, 2022
21*
(2)
Cellular
West Bank
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
CA
Feb, 2022
4
(3)
Cellular infrastructure
Israel
P.H.I Networks (2015) Lp.
MOC
Aug, 2025
 
(4)
ISP
Israel
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
MOC
Mar, 2023
 
(5)
ISP
West Bank
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
CA
Mar, 2023
 
(6)
Fixed
(incl. ISP, ILD, NTP)
Israel
Partner Land-line Communication Solutions - Limited Partnership
MOC
Jan, 2027
2
(7)
Fixed
(incl. ISP, ILD, NTP)
West Bank
Partner Land-line Communication Solutions - Limited Partnership
CA
Jan, 2027
0.25

* Including guarantees of NIS 16 million with respect to the frequencies tender, see note 17(1).

The Group also has a trade license that regulates issues of servicing and trading of equipment, and a number of encryption licenses that permits dealing with means of encryption within the framework of providing radio telephone services to the public.

With respect to license (1) , the license was amended on September 29, 2020 (amendment number 107), whereby the Company is entitled to request an extension of the license for additional periods of ten years instead of six years, at the discretion of the MOC and CA. Should the licenses not be renewed, the new license-holder is obliged to purchase the communications network and all the rights and obligations of the subscribers for a fair price, as agreed between the parties or as determined by an arbitrator. For a renewal the MOC is to consider, among other things: if the Company has met the regulatory requirements, provided improved and technology updated services, Company's actions did not harm or restrict competition, is able to continue provide quality service and make the investments required for it, and made efficient use of its cellular frequencies.

The Company made in 2019 an annual examination of the estimated useful life of the license. Based on Company's judgment described above, the Company expects that the license will be renewed at a high level of certainty: the Company estimated in 2019 that based on its experience and acquaintance with the communications market in Israel, if current conditions continue, there was a high probability that the license would be extended for the additional term of 6 years. Following this examination, the estimated useful life of the 2G and 3G frequencies was re-evaluated in 2019 for an additional period of 6 years, thereby ending on February 1, 2028.

Upon the abovementioned license amendment on September 29, 2020, and with respect to the high probability judgment that remained the same, the estimated life of the 2G and 3G frequencies were increased for an additional period of 4 years, thereby ending on February 1, 2032. See also note 2(f) for additional information with respect to the change in accounting estimate.

License (2) follows license (1). The other licenses may be extended for various periods, at the discretion of the MOC or CA, respectively.

See also note 17(5) as to additional guarantees made to third parties.

A - 14

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


a.
Basis of preparation of the financial statements


(1)
Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company ("the financial statements") have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

The principal accounting policies set out below have been consistently applied to all periods presented unless otherwise stated.


(2)
Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates, and requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. Areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 4.

A - 15


PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


b.
Foreign currency translations

(1) Functional and presentation currency
The consolidated financial statements are measured and presented in New Israeli Shekels ("NIS"), which is the Group's functional and presentation currency as it is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates. The amounts presented in NIS millions are rounded to the nearest NIS million.

(2) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into NIS using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement in finance costs, net.

(3) Convenience translation into U.S. Dollars (USD or $ or dollar)
The NIS figures at December 31, 2020 and for the period then ended have been translated into dollars using the representative exchange rate of the dollar at December 31, 2020 (USD 1 = NIS 3.215). The translation was made solely for convenience, is supplementary information, and is distinguished from the financial statements. The translated dollar figures should not be construed as a representation that the Israeli currency amounts actually represent, or could be converted into, dollars.


c.
Interests in other entities

(1) Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power over the investee; has exposure, or rights, to variable returns from involvement in the investee; and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns. Subsidiaries and partnerships are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company.

Inter-company transactions, balances, income and expenses on transactions between Group companies are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of a subsidiary are shown separately in the consolidated statements of profit or loss, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and balance sheet respectively.

List of wholly owned Subsidiaries and partnerships:


012 Smile Telecom Ltd.

012 Telecom Ltd.

Partner Land-Line Communication Solutions - Limited Partnership 

Partner Future Communications 2000 Ltd. ("PFC")

Get Cell Communication Products Limited Partnership

Partner Business Communications Solution - Limited Partnership – not active

Iconz Holdings Ltd.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

c.   Interests in other entities (continued)

(2) Investment in PHI

In November 2013, the Company and Hot Mobile Ltd. entered into a network sharing agreement ("NSA") and a right of use agreement. Pursuant to the NSA, the parties created a 50-50 limited partnership - P.H.I. Networks (2015) Limited Partnership ("PHI"), which operates and develops a radio access network shared by both parties, starting with a pooling of both parties' radio access network infrastructures creating a single shared pooled radio access network. PHI began its operations in July 2015, managing the networks.

Through December 31, 2018 the Company did not control PHI nor did it have joint control over it. The investment in PHI was accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the investment was initially recognized at cost, and adjusted thereafter to recognize the investor’s share of the post-establishment profits or losses of the investee in profit or loss, and the Group’s share of movements in other comprehensive income of the investee in other comprehensive income. Unrealized gains on transactions between the Group and the associate are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in these entities. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

From January 1, 2019 following a change in the governance of PHI the Company accounts for PHI as a joint operation. Therefore, the Company recognizes its direct right to the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of PHI and its share of any jointly held or incurred assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. See also note 9.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


d.
Inventories

Inventories of equipment: cellular handsets and fixed telephones, tablets, laptops, datacards, servers, spare parts, ISP modems, related equipment, accessories and other inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on the "first-in, first-out" basis. The Group determines its allowance for inventory obsolescence and slow moving inventory based upon past experience, expected inventory turnover, inventory ageing and current and future expectations with respect to product offerings.


e.
Property and equipment

Property and equipment are initially stated at cost.

Costs are included in the assets' carrying amounts or recognized as separate assets, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance that do not meet the above criteria are charged to the statement of income during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Costs include expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labor, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and until December 31, 2018, the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located. From January 1, 2019 the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located are included in the lease-right of use asset under IFRS16, see note 2(o).

Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalized as part of that equipment.

Property and equipment is presented less accumulated depreciation, and accumulated impairment losses. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (see (i)). The useful economic lives of the Group's non-financial assets are reviewed annually, see note 4(1).

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


e.
Property and equipment (continued)

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

 
years
Communications network:
 
       Physical layer and infrastructure
10 - 25 (mainly 15, 10)
       Other Communication network
3 - 15  (mainly 5, 10, 15)
Computers, software and hardware for
 
information systems
3-10 (mainly 3-5)
Office furniture and equipment
7-15
Optic fibers and related assets
7-25 (mainly 25)
Subscribers equipment and installations
2 - 5
Property
25

Leasehold improvements are depreciated by the straight-line method over the term of the lease (including reasonably assured option periods), or the estimated useful life (between 5 to 10 years) of the improvements, whichever is shorter.


f.
Licenses and other intangible assets


(1)
Licenses costs and amortization (see also note 1(c)):


(a)
The licenses to operate cellular communication services were recognized at cost. Borrowing costs which served to finance the license fee - incurred until the commencement of utilization of the license - were capitalized to cost of the license.


(b)
Partner Land-line Communication solutions – limited partnership's license for providing fixed-line communication services is stated at cost.

The other licenses of the Group were received with no significant costs.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


f.
Licenses and other intangible assets (continued)

Changes in an accounting estimate:

Management has updated an accounting estimate in 2019 as follows: The estimated useful life of the cellular license was determined in the past to end by February 1, 2022. According to applicable law existed in 2019, the Company's cellular license could be extended for additional 6-year periods, subject to the requirements set in the license.

The MOC published a tender during 2019 for the award of frequencies, including frequencies for 5G services. Following the tender published, Management made an annual examination of the estimated useful life of the license in the fourth quarter of 2019 with the expectation that conditions necessary to obtain renewal of the license will be satisfied and that the cost of renewal will not be significant. The tender includes 2x30 MHz in the 700 MHz Band, 2x60 MHz in the 2,600MHz band and 300 MHz in the 3,500-3,800 MHz band. The frequencies in the 700 MHz band were offered for a period of 15 years and the rest of the frequencies offered in the tender were offered for a period of 10 years. See also note 17 (1) for the results of the frequencies tender.

Based on Company's judgment described above, the Company expected in 2019 that the license would be renewed at a high level of certainty: the Company estimated in 2019 that based on its experience and acquaintance with the communications market in Israel, if current conditions continue, there is a high probability that the license will be extended for the additional term of 6 years. Following this examination, the estimated useful life of the 2G and 3G frequencies was re-evaluated for an additional period of 6 years, thereby ending on February 1, 2028. The effect of these changes on the consolidated financial statements were as follows: the amortization expenses of the cellular license were reduced by NIS 15 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, by NIS 60 million in 2020, and were expected to be reduced in 2021 by approximately NIS 60 million.

On September 29, 2020 the Company's cellular license was amended (amendment number 107), whereby the Company is entitled to request an extension of the license for additional periods of ten years instead of six years, at the discretion of the MOC and CA. See information with respect to the extension provisions in note 1 (c). On receipt of the license amendment, and with respect to the high probability judgment that remained the same, the estimated life of the 2G and 3G frequencies were re-valuated for an additional period of 4 years, thereby ending on February 1, 2032. The effect of these changes on the consolidated financial statements (in addition to the 2019 abovementioned change in estimate) were as follows: the amortization expenses of the cellular license were reduced in the fourth quarter of 2020 by NIS 2 million, and are expected to be reduced by an annual amount of approximately NIS 8 million 2021. See also note 4(1).

The other licenses are amortized by the straight-line method over their useful lives (see note 1(c)) which exclude any ungranted possible future extensions that are not under the Group's control.

The amortization expenses are included in the cost of revenues.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

f.       Licenses and other intangible assets (continued)


(2)
Computer software:

Acquired computer software licenses are capitalized on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and to bring to use the specified software.

Development costs, including employee costs, that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group are recognized as intangible assets when the capitalization criteria under IAS 38 are met. Other development expenditures that do not meet the capitalization criteria, such as software maintenance, are recognized as expenses as incurred.

Computer software costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives (3 to 10 years) using the straight-line method, see also note 11.


(3)
Customer relationships:

The Company has recognized as intangible assets customer relationships that were acquired in a business combination and recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Customer relationships are amortized to selling and marketing expenses over their estimated useful economic lives (5 to 10 years) based on the straight line method.


(4)
Capitalization of costs to obtaining customers contracts:

Costs of obtaining contracts with customers are recognized as assets when the costs are incremental to obtaining the contracts, and it is probable that the Group will recover these costs. The assets are amortized to selling and marketing expenses in accordance with the expected service period (mainly over 2-3 years), using the portfolio approach, see also notes 4(1) and 11. Other costs incurred that would arise regardless of whether a contract with a customer was obtained are recognized as an expense when incurred.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


g.
Deferred expenses - Right Of Use (ROU)

Right of use (ROU) of international fiber optic cables was acquired in a business combination, subsequent additions and right of use in PHI's assets are recognized at cost. The ROU with respect of fiber optic cables is presented as deferred expenses (current and non-current) and is amortized to cost of revenues on a straight line basis over a period beginning each acquisition of additional ROU in this framework and until 2030 (including expected contractual extension periods). See also notes 12 and 17(4). Until December 31, 2018 other costs of right to use PHI's assets are presented as deferred expenses and amortized on a straight line basis over the assets' useful lives, see note 9.


h.
Goodwill

Goodwill acquired in a business combination represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the net fair value of the identifiable assets acquired, and identifiable liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed. The goodwill has an indefinite useful economic life and is not subject to amortization; rather is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to a group of cash-generating units (CGUs) under the fixed line segment that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The group of CGUs represents the lowest level within the entity which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.

Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Any impairment loss would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of goodwill exceeded its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of value-in-use and the fair value less costs to sell. Value-in-use is determined by discounting expected future cash flows using a pre-tax discount rate. Any impairment is recognized immediately as an expense and is not subsequently reversed. See also note 13(1) with respect to impairment tests.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


i.
Impairment tests of non-financial assets with finite useful economic lives

Assets that are subject to depreciation and amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If such indications exist an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. If this is the case, recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. Value-in-use is determined by discounting expected future cash flows using a pre-tax discount rate.

An impairment loss recognized for an asset (or CGU) other than goodwill shall be reversed if, and only if, there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset's (or CGU's) recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. If this is the case, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) shall be increased to its recoverable amount. The increased carrying amount of an asset (or CGU) other than goodwill attributable to a reversal of an impairment loss shall not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortization or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or CGU) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income.


j.
Financial instruments

The Group applies IFRS 9 and classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: (1) amortized cost (AC), (2) at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL: Financial liability at fair value (see note 15) and embedded derivatives). The classification depends on the business model for managing the financial instruments and the contractual terms of the cash flows. See note 6(c) as to classification of financial instruments to the categories.

At initial recognition, the Group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Financial assets are classified as current if they are expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period; otherwise they are classified as non-current.

Financial liabilities are included in current liabilities, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the end of the reporting period, which are classified as non-current liabilities. See also note 15.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 -    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

   j.      Financial instruments (continued)


(1)
FVTPL category:

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of embedded derivative financial instruments and financial liability at fair value are presented in the income statement within "finance costs, net" in the period in which they arise. These financial instruments are classified into 3 levels based on their valuation method (see also notes 6(c), 6(a)(2)(c)):

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for financial liability at fair value.

(2)    Amortized cost category:

The Group classifies its financial assets, such as trade receivables, at amortized cost only if both of the following criteria are met: (1) the asset is held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and (2) the contractual terms give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest. Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cash flows are solely payment of principal and interest.

Amortized cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. Interest income from trade receivables is included in the income statement under other income, net (see note 23) using the effective interest rate method. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is recognized directly in profit or loss and presented in finance income/expense together with foreign exchange gains and losses. Impairment expenses (credit losses) are presented as separate line item in the statement of profit or loss.

Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, which include short-term bank deposits (up to 3 months from date of deposit) that are not restricted as to withdrawal or use.

Short term deposits, are deposits in commercial banks for periods of more than 3 months from date of deposit and less than 12 months from the reporting date.

Long term deposits, are deposits in commercial banks for periods of more than 12 months from the reporting date.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

   j.      Financial instruments (continued)

Financial assets at amortized cost are presented net of impairment losses:
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired based on the expected credit loss model. The assets that are subject to the expected credit loss model are mainly the trade receivables. While cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term deposits and contract assets are also subject to the impairment requirements of IFRS 9, the identified impairment loss was immaterial.

The Group assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments carried at amortized cost. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.  For trade receivables and contract assets the Group applies IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and period of payments and period past due. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales, and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.

Financial liabilities, such as borrowings and notes payable, are initially recognized at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, and subsequently measured at amortized cost. Any difference between the fair value (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognized in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

Offsetting:
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when the Group has currently a legal enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and has an intention to settle on a net basis or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The legal enforceable right must not be contingent on future events and must be enforceable in the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the company or the counterparty.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


k.
Employee benefits

  (i) Post-employment benefits


1.
Defined contribution plan

According to Section 14 of the Israeli Severance Pay Law the Group's liability for some of the employee rights upon retirement is covered by regular contributions to various pension schemes. The schemes are generally funded through payments to insurance companies or trustee-administered funds. These plans are defined contribution plans, since the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate and independent entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contribution if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefit relating to employee service in the current or prior periods. The amounts funded as above are not reflected in the statement of financial position. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an expense in the statement of income when they are due.

2.      Defined benefit plan

Labor laws, agreements and the practice of the Group, require paying retirement benefits to employees dismissed or retiring in certain other circumstances (except for those described in 1 above), measured by multiplying the years of employment by the last monthly salary of the employee (i.e. one monthly salary for each year of tenure), the obligation of the Group to pay retirement benefits is treated as a defined benefit plan.

The liability recognized in the statement of financial position in respect of the defined benefit plan is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at end of the reporting period less the fair values of plan assets.

The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. According to IAS 19 employee benefits, the present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of deep market for high-quality corporate bonds.

Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity in other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. Interest costs in respect of the defined benefit plan are charged or credited to finance costs. See also note 16.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

k.      Employee benefits (continued)

 (ii) Termination benefits

Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Group before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The Group recognizes termination benefits when it is demonstrably legally or constructively committed to either: terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal; or providing termination benefits as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy.

 (iii) Short term employee benefits

1.  Vacation and recreation benefits

The employees are legally entitled to vacation and recreation benefits, both computed on an annual basis. This entitlement is based on the term of employment. This obligation is treated as a short term benefit under IAS 19. The Group charges a liability and expense due to vacation and recreation pay, based on the benefits that have been accumulated for each employee, on an undiscounted basis.

2.   Profit-sharing and bonus plans

The Group recognizes a liability and an expense for bonuses based on consideration of individual performance and the Group's overall performance. The Group recognizes a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

3.   Other short term benefits

The Group recognized expenses for other short term benefits provided by the collective employment agreement (see also note 22(e)).


l.
Share based payments

The Group operates an equity-settled share-based compensation plan to its employees, under which the Group receives services from employees as consideration for equity instruments of the Group. The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the equity instruments is recognized as an expense. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted, at the grant date. Non-market vesting conditions are included among the assumptions used to estimate the number of options expected to vest. The total expense is recognized during the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions of the share-based payment are to be satisfied. At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimates of the number of equity instruments that are expected to vest based on the vesting conditions, and recognizes the impact of the revision of original estimates, if any, in the statement of income, with corresponding adjustment to accumulated earnings.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 -    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


m.
Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will require settling the obligation, and the amount has been reliably estimated. See note 14.
 

(1)
In the ordinary course of business, the Group is involved in a number of lawsuits and litigations. The costs that may result from these lawsuits are only accrued for when it is probable that a liability, resulting from past events, will be incurred and the amount of that liability can be quantified or estimated within a reasonable range. The amount of the provisions recorded is based on a case-by-case assessment of the risk level, and events arising during the course of legal proceedings that may require a reassessment of this risk, and where applicable discounted at a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The Group's assessment of risk is based both on the advice of legal counsel and on the Group's estimate of the probable settlements amount that are expected to be incurred, if any. See also note 20.
 

(2)
The Company is required to incur certain costs in respect of a liability to dismantle and remove assets and to restore sites on which the assets were located. The dismantling costs are calculated according to best estimate of future expected payments discounted at a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as finance costs.
 

(3)
Provisions for equipment warranties include obligations to customers in respect of equipment sold. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in a settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognized even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any item included in the same class of obligations may be small.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


n.
Revenues

The revenue recognition standard IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and its clarifications ("IFRS 15", "The Standard") outlines a single comprehensive model of accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The model includes five steps for analyzing transactions so as to determine when to recognize revenue and at what amount:


1)
Identifying the contract with the customer.

2)
Identifying separate performance obligations in the contract.

3)
Determining the transaction price.

4)
Allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations.

5)
Recognizing revenue when the performance obligations are satisfied.

(1) Identifying the contract with the customer
Two or more contracts entered into at or near the same time with the same customer (or related parties of the customer) are accounted for as a single contract if one or more of the following criteria are met:
a. The contracts are negotiated as a package with a single commercial objective;
b. The amount of consideration to be paid in one contract depends on the price or performance of the other contract;
c. The goods or services promised in the contracts (or some goods or services promised in each of the contracts) are a single performance obligation.

Additions of distinct goods or services at their stand-alone sale price are treated as separate contracts. 

(2) Identifying performance obligations
The Group assesses the goods or services promised in the contract with the customer and identifies as performance obligation any promise to transfer to the customer one of the following:


(a)
Goods or services (or a bundle of goods or services) that are distinct; or

(b)
A series of distinct goods or services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer.

Goods or services are identified as being distinct when the customer can benefit from the good or service on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and the Group’s promise to transfer the good or service to the customer is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract.  An option that grants the customer the right to purchase additional goods or services constitutes a separate performance obligation in the contract only if the options grant the customer a material right it would not have received without the original contract.

The performance obligations are mainly services, equipment and options to purchase additional goods or services that provide a material right to the customer.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

   n.      Revenues (continued)

(3) Determining the transaction price
The transaction price is the amount of consideration that the Group expects to receive for the transfer of the goods or services specified in a contract with the customer, taking into account rebates and discounts, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as value added taxes.

The transaction price is also adjusted for the effects of the time value of money if the contract includes a significant financing component (such as sales of equipment with non-current credit arrangements, mainly in 36 monthly installments). The Group applies a practical expedient in the standard and does not adjust the transaction price for the effects of a significant financing component if, at contract inception, the Group expects the period between customer payment and the transfer of goods or services to be one year or less. The financing component is recognized in other income-net over the period which is calculated according to the effective interest method. See also note 23 – unwinding of trade receivables and note 7(a).

(4) Allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations
In a transaction that constitutes a revenue arrangement with multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to separate performance obligations based of their relative stand-alone selling prices.

A discount is allocated to one or more, but not all, performance obligations in the contract if (a) the Group  regularly sells each distinct good or service (or each bundle of distinct goods or services) in the contract on a stand-alone basis, (b) the Group  also regularly sells on a stand-alone basis a bundle (or bundles) of some of those distinct goods or services at a discount to the stand-alone selling prices of the goods or services in each bundle; and (c) the discount attributable to each bundle in 'b' above is substantially the same as the discount in the contract and an analysis of the goods or services in each bundle provides observable evidence of the performance obligation (or performance obligations) to which the entire discount in the contract belongs.

(5) Satisfaction of performance obligations
The Group recognizes revenue when it satisfies performance obligations by transferring control over the goods or services to the customers.

Revenues from services and from providing rights to use the Group's assets, (see note 1(b)) (either month-by-month or long term arrangements) are recognized over time, as the services are rendered to the customers, since the customer receives and uses the benefits simultaneously, and provided that all other revenue recognition criteria are met.

Revenue from sale of equipment (see note 1(b)) is recognized at a point of time when the control over the equipment is transferred to the customer (mainly upon delivery) and all other revenue recognition criteria are met.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 -    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

   n.      Revenues (continued)

(6) Principal – Agent consideration
The Group determines whether it is acting as a principal or as an agent for each performance obligation. The Group is acting as a principal if it controls a promised good or service before they are transferred to a customer. Indicators for acting as a principal include: (1) the Group is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified good or service, (2) the Group has inventory risk in the specified good or service and (3) the Group has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service. On the other hand, the Group is acting as an agent or an intermediary, if these criteria are not met. When the Group is acting as an agent, revenue is recognized in the amount of any fee or commission to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for arranging for the other party to provide its goods or services. A Group’s fee or commission might be the net amount of consideration that the Group retains after paying the other party the consideration received in exchange for the goods or services to be provided by that party. The Group determined that it is acting as an agent in respect of certain content services provided by third parties to customers; therefore the revenues recognized from these services are presented on a net basis in the statement of income.

(7) Recognition of receivables
Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. Trade receivables are recognized when the control over the goods or services is transferred to the customer, and at the amount that is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment is due. The Group holds the trade receivables with the objective to collect the contractual cash flows, and the contractual terms give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest. Therefore they are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. See also note 7 and also note 6(a)(3) regarding trade receivables credit risk.

(8) Recognition of contract assets and contract liabilities
A contract asset is a Group’s right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that the entity has transferred to a customer when that right is conditioned on something other than the passage of time (for example, the Group’s future performance).

A contract liability is a Group’s obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the entity has received consideration (or the amount is due) from the customer; therefore the Group records contract liabilities for payments received in advance for services, such as transmission services and pre-paid calling cards, as deferred revenues until such related services are provided.

Contract assets and contract liabilities arising from the same contract are offset and presented as a single asset or liability.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

n.    Revenues (continued)

(9) Other practical expedients implemented:
The Group applies IFRS 15 practical expedient to the revenue model to a portfolio of contracts with similar characteristics if the Group reasonably expects that the financial statement effects of applying the model to the individual contracts within the portfolio would not differ materially.

The Group applies a practical expedient in the standard and measures progress toward completing satisfaction of a performance obligation and recognizes revenue based on billed amounts if the Group has a right to invoice a customer at an amount that corresponds directly with its performance to date; for which, or where the original expected duration of the contract is one year or less,  the Group also applies the practical expedient in the standard and does not disclose the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied, or partially unsatisfied, performance obligations, such as constrained variable consideration.

The Group applies in certain circumstances where the customer has a material right to acquire future goods or services and those goods or services are similar to the original goods or services in the contract and are provided in accordance with the same terms of the original contract, a practical alternative to estimating the stand-alone selling price of the customer option, and instead allocates the transaction price to the optional goods or services by reference to the goods or services expected to be provided and the corresponding expected consideration.

(10) Capitalization of contract costs
The main effect of the Group’s application of IFRS 15 is the accounting treatment for the incremental costs of obtaining contracts with customers, which in accordance with IFRS 15, are recognized as assets under certain conditions, see notes 2(f)(4), 11. Contract costs that were recognized as assets are presented in the statements of cash flows as part of cash flows used in investing activities.

           See additional information with respect to revenues in note 22(a).

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


o.
Leases

Group as lessee:

Through December 31, 2018 the Group applied IAS 17 to account for leases whereby a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership were retained by the lessor were classified as operating leases. Therefore the Group's leases were primarily operating leases which were charged to income statements on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including extending options which were reasonably certain.

The Group applied IFRS 16 Leases from its mandatory adoption date January 1, 2019. The Group applied the simplified transition approach and did not restate comparative amounts for the year prior to first adoption. Right-of-use assets for certain property leases were measured on transition as if the new rules had always been applied. All other right-of-use assets were measured at the amount equal to the lease liability on adoption (adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease expenses, dismantling and restoring obligations). The reclassifications and the adjustments arising from the new leasing rules are therefore recognized in the opening balance sheet on January 1, 2019.

On adoption of IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019, the Group recognized lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as ‘operating leases’ and corresponding right-of-use assets. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019.

The Group applied the following practical expedients:


Non-lease components: practical expedient by class of underlying asset not to separate non-lease components (services) from lease components and, instead, account for each lease component and any associated non lease components as a single lease component.

Discount rate: The lease payments are discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate, since the interest rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined. The lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is the rate that the lessee would have to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment with similar terms, security and conditions. However, the Group is using the practical expedient of accounting together a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics provided that it is reasonably expected that the effects on the financial statements of applying this standard to the portfolio would not differ materially from applying this Standard to the individual leases within that portfolio. And using a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics (such as leases with a similar remaining lease term for a similar class of underlying asset in a similar economic environment). The discount rates were estimated by management with the assistance of an independent external expert.

Low-value leases: The low-value leases practical expedient is applied and these leases are recognized on a straight-line basis as expense in profit or loss.

The practical expedient for short-term leases is not applied.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

     o.      Leases (continued)

Group as lessee (continued):

Lease liabilities measurement:
Lease liabilities were initially measured on a present value basis of the following lease payments:

fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable

variable lease payment that are based on an index or a rate (such as CPI)

amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees

the exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option

payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising that option, and

lease payments (principal and interest) to be made under reasonably certain extension options

The lease liability is subsequently measured according to the effective interest method, with interest costs recognized in the statement of income as incurred. The amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments (e.g., changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine such lease payments) or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset.

The Group is exposed to potential future changes in lease payments based on linkage to the CPI index, which are not included in the lease liability until they take effect. When adjustments to lease payments based on an index or rate take effect, the lease liability is reassessed and adjusted against the right-of-use asset.

Lease payments are presented in the statement of cash flows under the cash used in financing activities. Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to the statement of income over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

Right-of-use assets measurement:
Right-of-use assets were measured at cost comprising the following:

the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability

any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received

any initial direct costs (except for initial application), and

restoration costs

Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term (including reasonably certain extension periods) on a straight-line basis, and adjusted for any remeasurements of lease liabilities. As of the adoption date of IFRS 16, the average remaining amortization period is as follows: Cell sites 4.5 years, buildings 6 years, vehicles 2 years. The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment, see note 2(i).

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

                    o.      Leases (continued)

Group as lessor:
The cellular segment and the fixed-line segment also include leasing of telecommunications, audio visual and related devices (see note 1(b)). Leases in which the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Lease income from operating leases where the Group is a lessor is recognized in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their nature. The Group did not need to make any adjustments to the accounting for assets held as lessor as a result of adopting IFRS 16.


p.
Tax expenses

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantially enacted as of the end of the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates positions taken with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is recognized on temporary differences arising between that tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they arise from initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred income tax is determined using the tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end of the reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred income tax assets are presented as non-current, see also note 25. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 2 –   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)


q.
Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Company's shares acquired by the Company (treasury shares) are presented as a reduction of equity, at the consideration paid, including any incremental attributable costs, net of tax. Treasury shares do not have a right to receive dividends or to vote. See also note 21(a).


r.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year excluding ordinary shares purchased by the Company and held as treasury shares.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume exercise of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The instruments that are potential dilutive ordinary shares are equity instruments granted to employees, see note 21(b). A calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average annual market share price of the company's shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options (see also note 27).


s.
Government grants

Government grants relating to the purchase of assets (see note 17, in respect of the frequencies tender) are presented in the statement of financial position as a deduction to the carrying amount of the asset and they are credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the expected lives of the related assets.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 3 –   RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 (1)   The following relevant new standards, amendments to standards or interpretations have been issued, and were effective for the first time for financial periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020:

Definition of Material - Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8

In October 2018, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8 to align the definition of ‘material'. The new definition states that, ’Information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements, which provide financial information about a specific reporting entity. The new definition is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The application of the new definition did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions – amendments to IFRS 16

In May 2020, the IASB amended IFRS 16 Leases which provides lessees with an option to treat qualifying rent concessions in the same way as they would if they were not lease modifications. This resulted in accounting for concessions received in an immaterial amount as variable lease payments in the period in which they are granted. The expedient was applied to all qualifying rent concessions.

(2)   The following new standards are not effective in 2020

Classifying liabilities as current or non-current

In January 2020, the IASB issued amendment to IAS 1 to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify: the definition of a right to defer a settlement, that a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period, that classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right, that only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability not impact its classification. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. At this stage the Company cannot evaluate the effect of the amendment on the financial statements.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4 –  CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.

 
 (1)
  Assessing the useful lives of non-financial assets:

The useful economic lives of the Group's property and equipment are an estimate determined by management. The Group defines useful economic life of its assets in terms of the assets' expected utility to the Group. This estimation is based on assumptions of future changes in technology or changes in the Group's intended use of these assets, experience of the Group with similar assets, and legal or contract periods where relevant.

The useful economic lives of the Group's intangible assets are an estimate determined by management based on assumptions of future changes in technology, legal rights, experience of customer's behavior, and experience of the Group with similar assets where relevant.
The assets estimated economic useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at least annually.  See also note 2(e) and note 2(f).

Change in accounting estimate:
The Company expected in 2019 that the license would be renewed at a high level of certainty: the Company estimated in 2019 that based on its experience and acquaintance with the communications market in Israel, if current conditions continue, there is a high probability that the license will be extended for the additional term of 6 years. Following this examination, the estimated useful life of the 2G and 3G frequencies was re-evaluated for an additional period of 6 years, thereby ending on February 1, 2028. The effect of these changes on the consolidated financial statements were as follows: the amortization expenses of the cellular license were reduced by NIS 15 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, by NIS 60 million in 2020, and are expected to be reduced in 2021 by approximately NIS 60 million.

On September 29, 2020 the Company's cellular license was amended (amendment number 107), whereby the Company is entitled to request an extension of the license for additional periods of ten years instead of six years, at the discretion of the MOC and CA. See information with respect to the extension provisions in note 1 (c). On receipt of the license amendment, and with respect to the high probability judgment that remained the same, the estimated life of the 2G and 3G frequencies were re-valuated for an additional period of 4 years, thereby ending on February 1, 2032. The effect of these changes on the consolidated financial statements (in addition to the 2019 abovementioned change in estimate) were as follows: the amortization expenses of the cellular license were reduced in the fourth quarter of 2020 by NIS 2 million, and are expected to be reduced by an annual amount of approximately NIS 8 million in 2021. See also note 2(f)(1) and note 11.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4 –  CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (continued)

(2)   Assessing the recoverable amount for impairment tests of non-financial assets :

The Group is required to determine at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If indicators for impairment are identified the Group estimates the assets' recoverable amount, which is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. The value-in-use calculations require management to make estimates of the projected future cash flows. Determining the estimates of the future cash flows is based on management past experience and best estimate for the economic conditions that will exist over the remaining useful economic life of the Cash Generating Unit (CGU). See also notes 2(i), 13.

The economic slowdown in the markets triggered in March 2020 the identification of indicators for impairment of non-financial assets. In particular, the significant fall in the volume of international travel by the Company's customers has caused a significant decrease in revenues from roaming services, which affected the cellular segment. In addition, the temporary closures of shopping malls and changes in general consumer behavior adversely affected the volume of sales of equipment, which affected the cellular and the fixed-line segments.

The Company tested the recoverable amount of the fixed line segment as of March 31, 2020, based on value-in-use calculations. The recoverable amount was assessed by management with the assistance of an external independent expert (BDO Ziv Haft Consulting & Management Ltd.). The value-in-use calculations use pre-tax cash flow projections covering a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year period to be generated from continuing use are extrapolated using estimated growth rates. The terminal growth rate represents the long-term average growth rate of the fixed-line communications services business. The key assumptions used are as follows:

 
March 31, 2020
Terminal growth rate
1.0%
After-tax discount rate
8.25%
Pre-tax discount rate
9.9%

As a result of the impairment test, the Group determined that no impairment existed as of March 31, 2020.

The Company tested as of March 2020 the impairment of the cellular segment assets with the assistance of an external independent expert (BDO Ziv Haft Consulting & Management Ltd.), using a reasonable approximation of its fair value less costs of selling as its recoverable amount, and determined that no impairment was required. No other adverse changes have been identified since March 2020 with the continuation of the crisis and therefore the Company determined that no impairment indicators existed in respect of the cellular segment assets as of December 31, 2020.

Trends in the economic and financial environment, competition and regulatory authorities' decisions, or changes in competitors’ behavior in response to the economic environment may affect the estimate of recoverable amounts in future periods. See also note 2(i).

Continued increases in the level of competition for cellular and fixed-line services may bring further downward pressure on prices which may require us to perform further impairment tests of our assets. Such impairment tests may lead to recording additional significant impairment charges, which could have a material negative impact on our operating and profit.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4 –   CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (continued)

 (3)   Assessing the recoverable amount for impairment tests of goodwill:

Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. The recoverable amount of the fixed-line segment to which goodwill has been allocated has been determined based on value-in-use calculations. For the purpose of the goodwill impairment tests as of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 the recoverable amount was assessed by management with the assistance of external independent experts (BDO Ziv Haft Consulting & Management Ltd.) based on value-in-use calculations. The value-in-use calculations use pre-tax cash flow projections covering a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year period to be generated from continuing use are extrapolated using estimated growth rates. The terminal growth rate represents the long-term average growth rate of the fixed-line communications services business.

The key assumptions used in the December 31, 2020 test were as follows:

Terminal growth rate
   
1.0
%
After-tax discount rate
   
7.5
%
Pre-tax discount rate
   
9.0
%

The impairment test as of December 31, 2020 was based on assessments of financial performance and future strategies in light of current and expected market and economic conditions. Trends in the economic and financial environment, competition and regulatory authorities' decisions, or changes in competitors’ behavior in response to the economic environment may affect the estimate of recoverable amounts. See also note 13(1) and note 2(h). No impairment charges were recognized with respect to goodwill in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Sensitivity Analysis:

The headroom of the fixed line segment recoverable amount over the carrying amount as of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 was approximately 21%, 42% and 37% respectively.

Sensitivity analysis was performed for the recoverable amount as of December 31, 2020 for a change of the after-tax discount rate within the range of ± 10% multiplied by the variable 7.5% (6.75% to 8.25%), assuming all other variables constant. Sensitivity analysis was also performed for a change of the terminal growth rate within the range of ± 1% of the variable 1.0% (0% to 2%), assuming all other variables constant. Results showed that no impairment charge is required for both analyses.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 4 –   CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (continued)


(4)
Assessing impairment of financial assets:

The allowance for credit losses for financial assets is based on assumptions about risk of default and expected loss rates. The Group uses judgment in making these assumptions and selecting the inputs to the impairment calculation, based on the Group’s past history, existing market conditions as well as forward looking estimates at the end of each reporting period.  Individual receivables which are known to be uncollectable are written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. The other receivables are assessed collectively, grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due.

The Group assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments carried at amortized cost. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.  For trade receivables and contract assets with and without significant financing components, the Group applies IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and period past due.  The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales, and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. See notes 7, 6(a)(3), 2(j).


(5)
Considering the likelihood of contingent losses and quantifying possible legal settlements:

Provisions are recorded when a loss is considered probable and can be reasonably estimated. Judgment is necessary in assessing the likelihood that a pending claim or litigation against the Group will succeed, or a liability will arise, quantifying the best estimate of final settlement. These judgments are made by management with the support of internal specialists, or with the support of outside consultants such as legal counsel. Because of the inherent uncertainties in this evaluation process, actual results may be different from these estimates. See notes 2(m), 14 and 20.


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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 5 –  SEGMENT INFORMATION

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31, 2020
 
   
In millions
 
   
Cellular segment
   
Fixed-line segment
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Segment revenue - Services
   
1,647
     
861
           
2,508
 
Inter-segment revenue - Services
   
16
     
132
     
(148
)
       
Segment revenue - Equipment
   
545
     
136
             
681
 
Total revenues
   
2,208
     
1,129
     
(148
)
   
3,189
 
                                 
Segment cost of revenues - Services
   
1,272
     
856
             
2,128
 
Inter-segment cost of  revenues- Services
   
131
     
17
     
(148
)
       
Segment cost of revenues - Equipment
   
451
     
85
             
536
 
Cost of revenues
   
1,854
     
958
     
(148
)
   
2,664
 
Gross profit
   
354
     
171
             
525
 
                                 
Operating expenses (3)
   
300
     
159
             
459
 
Other income, net
   
19
     
11
             
30
 
Operating profit
   
73
     
23
             
96
 
Adjustments to presentation of segment
                               
    Adjusted EBITDA
                               
     –Depreciation and amortization
   
450
     
264
                 
     –Other (1)
   
10
     
2
                 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (2)
   
533
     
289
                 

   
New Israeli
Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31, 2020
 
   
In millions
 
Reconciliation of segments subtotal Adjusted EBITDA to profit for the year
     
Segments subtotal Adjusted EBITDA (2)
   
822
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
(714
)
Finance costs, net
   
(69
)
Income tax expenses
   
(10
)
Other (1)
   
(12
)
Profit for the year
   
17
 


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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5 –  SEGMENT INFORMATION

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31, 2019
 
   
In millions
 
   
Cellular segment
   
Fixed-line segment
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Segment revenue - Services
   
1,783
     
777
           
2,560
 
Inter-segment revenue - Services
   
15
     
148
     
(163
)
       
Segment revenue - Equipment
   
571
     
103
             
674
 
Total revenues
   
2,369
     
1,028
     
(163
)
   
3,234
 
                                 
Segment cost of revenues - Services
   
1,367
     
810
             
2,177
 
Inter-segment cost of  revenues- Services
   
147
     
16
     
(163
)
       
Segment cost of revenues - Equipment
   
464
     
66
             
530
 
Cost of revenues
   
1,978
     
892
     
(163
)
   
2,707
 
Gross profit
   
391
     
136
             
527
 
                                 
Operating expenses (3)
   
334
     
134
             
468
 
Other income, net
   
20
     
8
             
28
 
Operating profit
   
77
     
10
             
87
 
Adjustments to presentation of segment
                               
    Adjusted EBITDA
                               
     –Depreciation and amortization
   
542
     
209
                 
     –Other (1)
   
16
     
(1
)
               
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (2)
   
635
     
218
                 

   
New Israeli
Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31, 2019
 
   
In millions
 
Reconciliation of segments subtotal Adjusted EBITDA to profit for the year
     
Segments subtotal Adjusted EBITDA (2)
   
853
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
(751
)
Finance costs, net
   
(68
)
Income tax expenses
   
*
 
Other (1)
   
(15
)
Profit for the year
   
19
 

* Representing an amount of less than NIS 1 million.


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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5 – SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31, 2018*
 
   
In millions
 
   
Cellular segment
   
Fixed-line segment
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Segment revenue - Services
   
1,827
     
697
           
2,524
 
Inter-segment revenue - Services
   
16
     
155
     
(171
)
       
Segment revenue - Equipment
   
643
     
92
             
735
 
Total revenues
   
2,486
     
944
     
(171
)
   
3,259
 
                                 
Segment cost of revenues - Services
   
1,435
     
696
             
2,131
 
Inter-segment cost of  revenues- Services
   
154
     
17
     
(171
)
       
Segment cost of revenues - Equipment
   
509
     
60
             
569
 
Cost of revenues
   
2,098
     
773
     
(171
)
   
2,700
 
Gross profit
   
388
     
171
             
559
 
                                 
Operating expenses (3)
   
343
     
128
             
471
 
Other income, net
   
23
     
5
             
28
 
Operating profit
   
68
     
48
             
116
 
Adjustments to presentation of segment
                               
    Adjusted EBITDA
                               
     –Depreciation and amortization
   
442
     
150
                 
     –Other (1)
   
14
                         
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (2)
   
524
     
198
                 

   
New Israeli
Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31, 2018
 
   
In millions
 
Reconciliation of segments subtotal Adjusted EBITDA to profit for the year
     
Segments subtotal Adjusted EBITDA (2)
   
722
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
(592
)
Finance costs, net
   
(53
)
Income tax expenses
   
(7
)
Other (1)
   
(14
)
Profit for the year
   
56
 
 
*   See Note 2(o) regarding the adoption of IFRS16, Leases. The Company adopted IFRS 16, Leases from the beginning of 2019.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 5 –  SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

(1)
Mainly amortization of employee share based compensation.

(2)
Adjusted EBITDA as reviewed by the CODM represents Earnings before Interest (finance costs, net), Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (including amortization of intangible assets, deferred expenses-right of use and impairment charges) and Other expenses (mainly amortization of share based compensation). Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measure under IFRS and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. Adjusted EBITDA may not be indicative of the Group's historic operating results nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. The usage of the term "Adjusted EBITDA" is to highlight the fact that the Amortization includes amortization of deferred expenses – right of use and amortization of employee share based compensation and impairment charges.

(3)
Operating expenses include selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and credit losses.

 
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 6 –  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT


a.
Financial risk factors

The Group is exposed to a variety of financial risks: credit, liquidity and market risks as part of its normal course of business. The Group's risk management objective is to monitor risks and minimize the possible influence that results from this exposure, according to its evaluations and expectations of the parameters that affect the risks. The Group did not enter into hedging transactions in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

1. Risk Management

Risk management is carried out by the financial division under policies and/or directions resolved and approved by the audit committee and the board of directors.

2. Market risks

(a) Description of market risks

Cash flow risk due to interest rate changes and CPI changes

The Group is exposed to fluctuations in the Israeli Consumer Price index (CPI). See also note 19.

Furthermore, the Group's notes payable bearing variable interest rate cause cash flow risks. Based on simulations performed, an increase (decrease) of 1% interest rates during 2020 in respect of the abovementioned financial instruments would have resulted in an annual increase (decrease) in interest expenses of NIS 2 million.

Foreign exchange risk

The Group's operating profit and cash flows are exposed to currency risk, mainly due to trade receivables and trade payables denominated in USD.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 6 –  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

            a.     Financial risk factors (continued)

2. Market risks (continued)

   (a) Description of market risks (continued)

Data regarding the US Dollar and Euro exchange rate and the Israeli CPI:

   
Exchange
   
Exchange
       
   
rate of one
   
rate of one
   
Israeli
 
   
Dollar
   
Euro
   
CPI*
 
At December 31:
                 
     2020
 
NIS 3.215
   
NIS 3.944
   
223.11 points
 
     2019
 
NIS 3.456
   
NIS 3.878
   
224.67 points
 
     2018
 
NIS 3.748
   
NIS 4.292
   
223.33 points
 
Increase (decrease) during the year:
                 
     2020
   
(7.0
)%
   
1.7
%
   
(0.7
)%
     2019
   
(7.8
)%
   
(9.6
)%
   
0.6
%
     2018
   
8.1
%
   
3.3
%
   
0.8
%

* Index for each reporting period's last month, on the basis of 1993 average = 100 points.

Sensitivity analysis:
An increase (decrease) of 2% in the CPI as at December 31, 2019, and 2020 would have decreased (increased) equity and profit by NIS 2 million, for each of the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020, assuming all other variables remain constant.

An increase (decrease) of 5% in the USD exchange rate as at December 31, 2019 and 2020 would have decreased (increased) equity and profit by NIS 5 million and NIS 3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 respectively, assuming that all other variables remain constant.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 6 –  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

a.      Financial risk factors (continued)

2. Market risks (continued)

(b) Analysis of linkage terms of financial instruments balances

   
December 31, 2020
 
   
In or linked to USD
   
In or linked to other foreign currencies
(mainly EURO)
   


NIS unlinked
   


Linked to the CPI
   
Total
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Current assets
                             
   Cash and cash equivalents
   
2
     
4
     
370
           
376
 
Short term deposits
                   
411
           
411
 
   Trade receivables*
   
29
     
7
     
524
           
560
 
   Other receivables
                   
7
           
7
 
                                       
Non- current assets
                                     
   Long term deposits
                   
155
           
155
 
   Trade receivables
                   
232
           
232
 
Total assets
   
31
     
11
     
1,699
     
-
     
1,741
 
                                         
Current liabilities
                                       
   Current maturities of notes payable and
                                       
      borrowings
                   
290
             
290
 
   Trade payables*
   
92
     
11
     
534
     
29
     
666
 
   Payables in respect of employees
                   
52
             
52
 
   Other payables
                   
18
             
18
 
   Lease liabilities
   
1
                     
119
     
120
 
                                         
Non- current liabilities
                                       
   Notes payable
                   
1,219
             
1,219
 
   Borrowings from banks
                   
86
             
86
 
Financial liability at fair value
                   
4
             
4
 
Other non-current liabilities
                   
30
             
30
 
   Lease liabilities
   
2
                     
580
     
582
 
Total liabilities
   
95
     
11
     
2,233
     
728
     
3,067
 

   
In or linked to foreign currencies
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
*Accounts that were set-off under enforceable netting arrangements
     
Trade receivables gross amounts
   
104
 
Set-off
   
(68
)
Trade receivables, net
   
36
 
         
Trade payables gross amounts
   
171
 
Set-off
   
(68
)
Trade payables, net
   
103
 

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 6 –  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

a.      Financial risk factors (continued)

2. Market risks (continued)

(b) Analysis of linkage terms of financial instruments balances (continued)

   
December 31, 2019
 
   
In or linked to USD
   
In or linked to other foreign currencies
(mainly EURO)
   

NIS unlinked
   

Linked to the CPI
   
Total
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Current assets
                             
   Cash and cash equivalents
   
35
           
264
           
299
 
Short term deposits
                 
552
           
552
 
   Trade receivables*
   
45
     
12
     
567
           
624
 
   Other receivables
                   
15
           
15
 
                                       
Non- current assets
                                     
   Trade receivables
                   
250
           
250
 
Total assets
   
80
     
12
     
1,648
     
-
     
1,740
 
                                         
Current liabilities
                                       
   Current maturities of notes payable and
                                       
      borrowings
                   
366
             
366
 
   Trade payables*
   
194
     
12
     
493
     
17
     
716
 
   Payables in respect of employees
                   
79
             
79
 
   Other payables
                   
12
             
12
 
   Lease liabilities
   
1
                     
130
     
131
 
                                         
Non- current liabilities
                                       
   Notes payable
                   
1,276
             
1,276
 
   Borrowings from banks
                   
138
             
138
 
Financial liability at fair value
                   
28
             
28
 
   Lease liabilities
   
3
                     
483
     
486
 
Total liabilities
   
198
     
12
     
2,392
     
630
     
3,232
 

   
In or linked to foreign currencies
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
*Accounts that were set-off under
    enforceable netting arrangements
     
Trade receivables gross amounts
   
126
 
Set-off
   
(69
)
Trade receivables, net
   
57
 
         
Trade payables gross amounts
   
275
 
Set-off
   
(69
)
Trade payables, net
   
206
 
 
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 6 –  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

a.      Financial risk factors (continued)

2.  Market risks (continued)

(c)  Details regarding financial liability at fair value

The notional amounts of financial liability at fair value (see note 15(6)) with respect to Notes series G option warrants as at December 31, 2020 is NIS 27 million. The fair value was estimated assuming the options will be exercised on the last day possible. The following table describes the changes in the liability during 2019 and 2020:

   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
       
Balance as at January 1, 2019
   
-
 
Issuance
   
37
 
Finance costs
   
7
 
Exercise
   
(16
)
Balance as at December 31, 2019
   
28
 
Finance costs
   
3
 
Exercise
   
(27
)
Balance as at December 31, 2020
   
4
 

3.   Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group's trade receivables, from cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term deposits and other receivables. Management has a credit policy in place and the exposure to credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. The Group conducts credit evaluations on receivables of certain types over a certain amount, and requires collaterals against them. The impairment requirements are based on an expected credit loss model. Accordingly, the financial statements include appropriate allowances for expected credit losses. See also note 2(j)(2).

The face amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure, see note 6(c).

The cash and cash equivalents and short-term and long-term deposits are held in leading Israeli commercial banks, rated by Standard & Poor's Maalot at ilAAA/stable.

Deposits at December 31, 2020 are deposited with remaining maturity of 1 to 18 months and bear annual unlinked fixed interest of between 0.4% and 0.6%.

The trade receivables are significantly widespread, and include individuals and businesses, and therefore have no representing credit rating.

See also note 7 as to the assessment by aging of the trade receivables and related allowance for credit losses.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 6 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

a.      Financial risk factors (continued)

4. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. 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, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group's reputation. The Group's policy is to ensure that it has sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet expected operational expenses and financial obligations.

Maturities (undiscounted) of financial liabilities as of December 31, 2020:

   
2021
   
2022
   
2023
   
2024
to
2025
   
2026 and thereafter
   
Total
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Principal payments of long term indebtedness:
                                   
Notes payable series D
   
109
                             
109
 
Notes payable series F
   
128
     
128
     
128
     
128
           
512
 
Notes payable series G
           
82
     
82
     
165
     
495
     
824
 
Borrowing P
   
30
     
29
                             
59
 
Borrowing Q
   
23
     
23
     
23
     
10
             
79
 
Expected interest payments of
                                               
   long term borrowings and notes
                                               
   payables
   
47
     
41
     
35
     
51
     
33
     
207
 
Lease liabilities
   
135
     
111
     
95
     
149
     
296
     
786
 
Trade and other payables
   
719
                                     
719
 
Total
   
1,191
     
414
     
363
     
503
     
824
     
3,295
 

Trade payables as of December 31, 2020 include balances in respect of reverse factoring of NIS 1 million that are due between January 2021 and March 2021.

See note 15 in respect of borrowings and notes payable.

b.      Capital risk management

Credit rating: According to Standard & Poor's Maalot ("S&P Maalot") credit rating, of August 10, 2020, S&P Maalot reaffirmed the Company's ilA+ credit rating and updated the Company's rating outlook from “Negative” to “Stable”.

See note 15(7) regarding financial covenants.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 6 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)


c.
Fair values of financial instruments

As detailed in note 2(j) the financial instruments are categorized as following:

Fair Value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL); Amortized Cost (AC). See also note 15 in respect of borrowings and notes payable and note 7 with respect to trade receivables.

The financial instrument that is categorized as FVTPL is a financial liability at fair value. Its fair value is calculated by discounting estimated future cash flows based on the terms and maturity of each contract and using forward rates for a similar instrument at the measurement date. All significant inputs in this technique are observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates, see also note 6(a)(2)(c).

There were no transfers between fair value levels during the year.

Carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and liabilities, and their categories:

        
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2020
 
    Category  
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
   
Interest rate used (**)
   
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
   
Interest rate used (**)
 
        
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Assets
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
AC
   
299
     
299
           
376
     
376
       
Short term deposits
 
AC
   
552
     
552
           
411
     
411
       
Long term deposits (***)
                             
155
     
155
       
Trade receivables
 
AC
   
874
     
876
     
4.00
%
   
792
     
794
     
3.60
%
Other receivables (*)
 
AC
   
16
     
16
             
7
     
7
         
Liabilities
                                                   
Notes payable series D
 
AC
   
218
     
219
   
Market quote
     
109
     
110
   
Market quote
 
Notes payable series F
 
AC
   
1,021
     
1,040
   
Market quote
     
512
     
524
   
Market quote
 
Notes payable series G
 
AC
   
350
     
383
   
Market quote
     
824
     
939
   
Market quote
 
Financial liability at fair value
 
FVTPL
                                               
                         
Level 3  

28    

28            

4    

4        
Other non-current liabilities (*)
 
AC
                           
30
     
30
         
Trade and other payables (*)
 
AC
   
800
     
800
             
719
     
719
         
Borrowing P
 
AC
   
89
     
90
     
1.42
%
   
59
     
60
     
0.84
%
Borrowing Q
 
AC
   
102
     
105
     
1.42
%
   
79
     
82
     
0.93
%
Lease liabilities
 
AC
   
617
     
623
     
2.12
%
   
702
     
702
     
2.04
%

(*)
The fair value of these financial instruments equals their carrying amounts, as the impact of discounting is not significant.
(**)
The fair values of the notes payable quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period are within level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of other instruments under AC categories were calculated based on observable weighted average of interest rates derived from quoted market prices of the Group's notes payable and bank quotes of rates of similar terms and nature, are within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
(***)
At December 31, 2020, long-term deposits are deposited for a period ending in June 2022.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 7 –  TRADE RECEIVABLES


(a)
Composition:

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Trade (current and non-current)
   
1,061
     
963
 
Deferred interest income (note 2(n))
   
(25
)
   
(23
)
Allowance for credit loss
   
(162
)
   
(148
)
     
874
     
792
 
Current
   
624
     
560
 
Non – current
   
250
     
232
 

Non-current trade receivables bear no interest. These balances are in respect of equipment sold in installments (13-36 monthly payments (mainly 36)). The amount is computed on the basis of the interest rate relevant at the date of the transaction (2019: 4.00% - 4.66%) (2020: 2.97% - 5.07%).

See also note 2(j).
 

(b)
Impairment of financial assets:

The changes in the allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 are as follows:

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Balance at beginning of year
   
193
     
188
     
162
 
Receivables written-off during the year as
                       
    uncollectible
   
(35
)
   
(44
)
   
(37
)
Charge or expense during the year*
   
30
     
18
     
23
 
Balance at end of year
   
188
     
162
     
148
 

(*) Equivalent to net impairment losses on financial and contract assets, as presented in the statement of income as credit losses.

See note 6(a)(3) regarding trade receivables credit risk.

Allowance for credit losses resulting from services provided under operating lease are not separately disclosed due to immateriality.

The estimate for expected credit losses from customers was considered using forward-looking information (including macro-economic information). Forward-looking information included additional downside scenarios related to the spread of COVID-19: considering increased risk of credit to customers in certain industries most harmed by the slowdown. A general increased provision was recorded in respect of the population as a whole, and a second provision was recorded in the amount of the expected loss based on an average of the impact of the different scenarios assumed. As a result the company increased its provision for expected credit losses in an immaterial amount.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 7 – TRADE RECEIVABLES (continued)

(b) Impairment of financial assets (continued)

The aging of gross trade receivables and their respective allowance for credit losses as at December 31, 2019 and 2020 were as follows:

   
New Israeli Shekels
   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2020
 
   
In millions
   
In millions
 
   
Average expected loss rate
   


Gross
   


Allowance
   
Average expected loss rate
   


Gross
   


Allowance
 
Not passed due
   
2
%
   
860
     
20
     
5
%
   
831
     
45
 
Less than one year
   
54
%
   
107
     
58
     
59
%
   
60
     
36
 
More than one year
   
89
%
   
94
     
84
     
94
%
   
72
     
67
 
             
1,061
     
162
             
963
     
148
 

NOTE 8 – INVENTORY

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Handsets and devices
   
73
     
36
 
Accessories and other
   
10
     
9
 
Spare parts
   
26
     
20
 
ISP modems, routers, servers and related equipment
   
15
     
12
 
     
124
     
77
 
                 
Write-downs recorded
   
6
     
7
 
Cost of inventory recognized as expenses and included in cost of revenues for the year ended
   
539
     
544
 
Cost of inventory used as fixed assets
   
24
     
8
 

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 9 –   INVESTMENT IN PHI

Network sharing agreement and right of use

On November 8, 2013 the Company and Hot Mobile Ltd. ("Hot Mobile") (together: "the Parties") entered into a 15-year network sharing agreement (“NSA”), which was approved by the Antitrust Commissioner , subject to certain conditions, and by the Ministry of Communications. Pursuant to the NSA, the Parties created a 50-50 limited partnership - P.H.I. Networks (2015) Limited Partnership (hereinafter "PHI"), which operates and develops a radio access network shared by the Parties, starting with a pooling of the Parties radio access network infrastructures creating a single shared pooled radio access network (the "Shared Network"). The Parties also established a 50-50 company limited by shares under the name Net 4 P.H.I Ltd., to be the general partner of the limited partnership.

In February 2016, HOT Mobile exercised its option under the NSA to advance the payment date of a onetime amount of NIS 250 million ("Lump Sum"), which was received by the Group in 2016. Therefore in accordance the NSA from April 2016 onward (i) each party bears half of the expenditures relating to the Shared Network, and (ii) the bearing of the operating costs of the Shared Network is according to a pre-determined mechanism, according to which one half of the operating costs is shared equally by the Parties, and one half is divided between the Parties according to the relative volume of traffic consumption of each party in the Shared Network (the "Capex-Opex Mechanism"). The Lump Sum is treated by the Group as payments for rights of use of the Group's network and therefore recognized as deferred revenue which is amortized to revenues in the income statement over a period of eight years, which is determined to be the shorter of the expected period of the arrangement or the expected life of the related assets, see note 22(a).

The NSA term will be automatically extended for consecutive terms of five years each, unless either party provided the other party with prior notice of at least two years prior to the commencement of the respective extended term. At any time after the eighth anniversary of the NSA's effective date (i.e. following April  2023), either party may provide the other party with two years termination notice, and terminate the NSA, without cause, effective as of the end of the said two-year period. On the expiry of the NSA, other than following a material breach, the Parties shall divide the network between themselves according to a mechanism provided by the NSA, based on the Parties then-respective interests in PHI, with priority that each party shall first receive its own assets.

The Company provided a guarantee to PHI's debt in an amount of NIS 50 million.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 9 – INVESTMENT IN PHI (continued)

Change in PHI's governance

At the beginning of January 2019 an amendment to the NSA agreement between the Company and Hot Mobile was signed and communicated to the MoC and Anti-trust regulator which, among other things, cancelled the position of the independent director who acted as a chairman, and no consideration was transferred between the Parties in relation to this matter. The amendment did not change ownership shares, nor the CAPEX-OPEX mechanism described above. As a result of the amendment the control over PHI thereafter is borne 50-50 by the Company and Hot Mobile, each nominates an equal number of directors (3 directors). Since, thereafter, decisions about the relevant activities of PHI require the unanimous consent of the Parties, PHI is considered a joint arrangement controlled by the Company and Hot Mobile (joint control).

The activities of the joint arrangement are primarily designed for the provision of output to the Parties. The joint arrangement terms give the Parties rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities and expenses of PHI. Furthermore the Parties have rights to substantially all of the economic benefits of PHI's assets. PHI's liabilities are in substance satisfied by the cash flows received from the Parties, as the Parties are substantially the source of cash flows contributing to the continuity of the operations of PHI. Starting January 1, 2019 the Company accounts for its rights in the assets of PHI and obligations for the liabilities and expenses of PHI as a joint operation, recognizing its share in the assets, liabilities, and expenses of PHI, instead of the equity method. Starting January 1, 2019 payments with respect to rights to use PHI's fixed assets (see note 2(g)) are presented in the statement of cash flows as cash used in investing activities instead of cash payments for deferred expenses used in operating activities.

The following table presents the Company's share (50%) in PHI's statement of financial position items that are consolidated to the financial statements as the Company’s share in a joint operation:

   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
   
January 1, 2019
 
   
Company's share (50%) in PHI's accounts**
   
Intercompany elimination
   
Total
 
CURRENT ASSETS
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
*
           
*
 
Current assets
   
69
     
(62
)
   
7
 
                         
NON CURRENT ASSETS
                       
Property and equipment and intangible assets
   
142
             
142
 
Lease – right of use
   
355
             
355
 
                         
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                       
 Current borrowings from banks
   
13
             
13
 
Trade payables and other current liabilities
   
55
             
55
 
Lease liabilities
   
65
             
65
 
                         
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
                       
Lease liabilities
   
290
             
290
 
 Deferred revenues
   
142
     
(142
)
   
-
 
                         
EQUITY
   
1
     
(1
)
   
-
 

*   Representing an amount of less than NIS 1 million.
** Certain intercompany balances were eliminated in the presentation of Company's share in PHI's accounts.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 10 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

   
Communication network
   
Computers and information systems
   
Optic fibers and related assets
   
Subscribers equipment and installations
   
Property, leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment
   
Total
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Cost
                                   
Balance at January 1, 2018
   
1,893
     
154
     
604
     
138
     
137
     
2,926
 
                                                 
Additions in 2018
   
48
     
11
     
122
     
146
     
10
     
337
 
Disposals in 2018
   
322
     
17
     
11
     
4
     
24
     
378
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
   
1,619
     
148
     
715
     
280
     
123
     
2,885
 
                                                 
Share in PHI P&E included as of Jan 1, 2019
   
171
     
2
                             
173
 
Additions in 2019
   
91
     
3
     
146
     
172
     
6
     
418
 
Disposals in 2019
   
193
     
12
     
1
     
8
     
7
     
221
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
   
1,688
     
141
     
860
     
444
     
122
     
3,255
 
                                                 
Additions in 2020
   
83
     
7
     
168
     
138
     
5
     
401
 
Disposals in 2020
   
418
     
72
     
9
     
30
     
27
     
556
 
Balance at December 31, 2020
   
1,353
     
76
     
1,019
     
552
     
100
     
3,100
 
 
                                               
Accumulated depreciation
                                               
Balance at January 1, 2018
   
1,263
     
108
     
253
     
31
     
91
     
1,746
 
 
                                               
Depreciation in 2018
   
174
     
13
     
39
     
66
     
12
     
304
 
Disposals in 2018
   
321
     
17
     
11
     
3
     
24
     
376
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
   
1,116
     
104
     
281
     
94
     
79
     
1,674
 
                                                 
Share in PHI P&E included as of Jan 1, 2019
   
33
     
1
                             
34
 
Depreciation in 2019
   
170
     
13
     
45
     
99
     
9
     
336
 
Disposals in 2019
   
192
     
11
     
1
     
8
     
7
     
219
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
   
1,127
     
107
     
325
     
185
     
81
     
1,825
 
                                                 
Depreciation in 2020
   
147
     
11
     
55
     
117
     
8
     
338
 
Disposals in 2020
   
421
     
71
     
10
     
28
     
28
     
558
 
Balance at December 31, 2020
   
853
     
47
     
370
     
274
     
61
     
1,605
 
 
                                               
Carrying amounts, net
                                               
 
                                               
At December 31, 2018
   
503
     
44
     
434
     
186
     
44
     
1,211
 
At December 31, 2019
   
561
     
34
     
535
     
259
     
41
     
1,430
 
At December 31, 2020
   
500
     
29
     
649
     
278
     
39
     
1,495
 

For depreciation and amortization presentation in the statement of income see note 22.

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Cost additions include capitalization of salary and employee related expenses
   
38
     
39
     
41
 


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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 11 – INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS

   Intangible assets with finite economic useful lives:

   
Licenses
   
Costs of obtaining contracts with customers
   
Customer relationships and other
   
Computer
software(1)
   
Total
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Cost
                             
At  January 1, 2018
   
2,123
     
86
     
276
     
565
     
3,050
 
Additions in 2018
           
91
     
3
     
68
     
162
 
Disposals in 2018
           
2
             
141
     
143
 
At  December 31, 2018
   
2,123
     
175
     
279
     
492
     
3,069
 
Share in PHI's accounts  included as of Jan 1, 2019
                           
5
     
5
 
Additions in 2019
           
95
     
6
     
59
     
160
 
Disposals in 2019
                           
61
     
61
 
At  December 31, 2019
   
2,123
     
270
     
285
     
495
     
3,173
 
Additions in 2020
   
30
     
115
             
49
     
194
 
Disposals in 2020
                           
137
     
137
 
At  December 31, 2020
   
2,153
     
385
     
285
     
407
     
3,230
 
 
                                       
Accumulated amortization
                                       
At  January 1, 2018
   
1,764
     
15
     
255
     
319
     
2,353
 
Amortization in 2018
   
88
     
49
     
18
     
86
     
241
 
Disposals in 2018
           
2
             
140
     
142
 
At December 31, 2018
   
1,852
     
62
     
273
     
265
     
2,452
 
Share in PHI's accounts  included as of Jan 1, 2019
                           
2
     
2
 
Amortization in 2019(2)
   
73
     
79
     
2
     
87
     
241
 
Disposals in 2019
                           
60
     
60
 
At December 31, 2019
   
1,925
     
141
     
275
     
294
     
2,635
 
Amortization in 2020(2)
   
27
     
97
     
3
     
84
     
211
 
Disposals in 2020
                           
137
     
137
 
At December 31, 2020
   
1,952
     
238
     
278
     
241
     
2,709
 
 
                                       
Carrying amounts, net
                                       
At December 31, 2018
   
271
     
113
     
6
     
227
     
617
 
At December 31, 2019
   
198
     
129
     
10
     
201
     
538
 
At December 31, 2020
   
201
     
147
     
7
     
166
     
521
 

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
(1) Cost additions include capitalization of salary and employee related expenses
   
54
     
57
     
44
 

 (2) Change in accounting estimate: the useful life of the cellular license was extended to end by February 1, 2032, see notes 2(f)(1) and 4(1).

For depreciation and amortization in the statement of income see note 22.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 12 – DEFERRED EXPENSES – RIGHT OF USE
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Cost
     
Balance at January 1, 2018
   
629
 
Additional payments in 2018
   
107
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
   
736
 
Share in PHI's accounts included as of Jan 1, 2019
   
(169
)
Additional payments in 2019
   
51
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
   
618
 
Additional payments in 2020
   
47
 
Balance at December 31, 2020
   
665
 
         
Accumulated amortization and impairment
       
Balance at January 1, 2018
   
453
 
Amortization in 2018
   
47
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
   
500
 
Share in PHI's accounts  included as of Jan 1, 2019
   
(38
)
Amortization in 2019
   
28
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
   
490
 
Amortization in 2020
   
31
 
Balance at December 31, 2020
   
521
 
         
         
Carrying amount, net at December 31, 2018
   
236
 
         
Carrying amount, net at December 31, 2019
   
128
 
       Current
   
26
 
       Non-current
   
102
 
         
Carrying amount, net at December 31, 2020
   
144
 
       Current
   
26
 
       Non-current
   
118
 

See also note 2(g) and note 17(4).

The amortization and impairment charges are charged to cost of revenues in the statement of income.
 
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 – IMPAIRMENT TESTS


(1)
Annual goodwill impairment tests in the fixed-line segment

Goodwill in the fixed-line segment is allocated to a single group of CGUs which constitute all the operations of the fixed-line segment, in an amount of NIS 407 million.

For the purpose of the goodwill impairment tests in the fixed-line segment as of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 the recoverable amount was assessed by management with the assistance of an external independent expert (BDO Ziv Haft Consulting & Management Ltd.) based on value-in-use calculations. The value-in-use calculations use pre-tax cash flow projections covering a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year period to be generated from continuing use are extrapolated using estimated growth rates. The terminal growth rate represents the long-term average growth rate of the fixed-line communications services business. The key assumptions used are as follows:

   
As of December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
Terminal growth rate
   
1.0
%
   
1.0
%
   
1.0
%
After-tax discount rate
   
9.5
%
   
8
%
   
7.5
%
Pre-tax discount rate
   
11.5
%
   
9.6
%
   
9.0
%

The impairment tests in the fixed-line segment as of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 were based on assessments of financial performance and future strategies in light of current and expected market and economic conditions. Trends in the economic and financial environment, competition and regulatory authorities' decisions, or changes in competitors’ behavior in response to the economic environment may affect the estimate of recoverable amounts. As a result of the impairment tests, the Group determined that no goodwill impairment existed as of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020. See also note 4(3) and note 2(h).


(2)
Interim impairment tests of non-financial assets

The economic slowdown in the markets triggered in March 2020 the identification of indicators for impairment of non-financial assets. In particular, the significant fall in the volume of international travel by the Company's customers has caused a significant decrease in revenues from roaming services, which affected the cellular segment. In addition, the temporary closures of shopping malls and changes in general consumer behavior adversely affected the volume of sales of equipment, which affected the cellular and the fixed-line segments.

The Company tested the recoverable amount of the fixed line segment as of March 31, 2020, based on value-in-use calculations. The recoverable amount was assessed by management with the assistance of an external independent expert (BDO Ziv Haft Consulting & Management Ltd.). The value-in-use calculations use pre-tax cash flow projections covering a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year period to be generated from continuing use are extrapolated using estimated growth rates. The terminal growth rate represents the long-term average growth rate of the fixed-line communications services business. The key assumptions used are as follows:

   
March 31, 2020
 
Terminal growth rate
   
1.0
%
After-tax discount rate
   
8.25
%
Pre-tax discount rate
   
9.9
%

As a result of the impairment test, the Group determined that no impairment existed as of March 31, 2020.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 13 – IMPAIRMENT TESTS (continued)

(2)   Interim impairment tests of non-financial assets (continued)

The Company tested as of March 2020 the impairment of the cellular segment assets with the assistance of an external independent expert (BDO Ziv Haft Consulting & Management Ltd.), using a reasonable approximation of its fair value less costs of selling as its recoverable amount, and determined that no impairment was required. No other adverse changes have been identified since March 2020 with the continuation of the crisis and therefore the Company determined that no impairment indicators existed in respect of the cellular segment assets as of December 31, 2020.

NOTE 14 – PROVISIONS

   
Legal claims
(see note 20)
   
Equipment warranty
   
Dismantling and restoring sites obligation
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Balance as at January 1, 2020
   
42
     
1
     
23
 
Additions during the year
   
3
     
3
     
*
 
Finance costs
                   
*
 
Decrease during the year
   
(33
)
   
(3
)
   
(2
)
Balance as at December 31, 2020
   
12
     
1
     
21
 
Non-current
                   
21
 
Current
   
12
     
1
         
                         
Balance as at December 31, 2019
   
42
     
1
     
23
 
Non-current
                   
23
 
Current
   
42
     
1
         

*   Representing an amount of less than NIS 1 million

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.(An Israeli Corporation)
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 15 –BORROWINGS AND NOTES PAYABLE


(1)
Borrowings and Notes Payable

The Group's long term debt as of December 31, 2020 consists of borrowings from leading Israeli commercial banks and notes payable. The Group may, at its discretion, execute an early repayment of the borrowings, subject to certain conditions, including that the Group shall reimburse the lender for losses sustained by it as a result of the early repayment. The reimbursement is mainly based on the difference between the interest rate that the Group would otherwise pay and the current market interest rate on the early repayment date.

The notes payable are unsecured, non-convertible and listed for trade on the TASE.
The notes payable have been rated ilA+, on a local scale, by Standard & Poor’s Maalot.

Composition as of December 31, 2020:

 
Annual interest rate
Notes payable series D
'Makam'(*) plus 1.2%
Notes payable series F (**)
2.16% fixed
Notes payable series G (***)
4% fixed
Borrowing P (received in 2017)
2.38% fixed
Borrowing Q (received in 2017)
2.5% fixed

 (*)      'Makam' is a variable interest that is based on the yield of 12 month government bonds issued by the Government of Israel. The interest is updated on a quarterly basis.
         
 The interest rates paid (in annual terms, and including the additional interest of 1.2%) for the period from October 1, 2020 to December 30, 2020 was 1.252%.

 (**)   See also note 15(3) and 15(5).
 
 (***) See also note 15(2) and 15(6).

See note 6(a)(4) as to the balances and maturities of the borrowings and the notes payable.
See note 6(c) as to the fair value of the borrowings and the notes payable.
See note 15(7) regarding financial covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, PHI has a short term credit facility with a leading Israeli commercial bank in the amount of NIS 100 million. The Group's share in this facility is 50%. The facility is restricted for use by PHI only. As of December 31, 2020 no funds were drawn from this facility.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 15 –BORROWINGS AND NOTES PAYABLE (continued)


(1)
Borrowings and Notes Payable (continued):

The following table details the changes in financial liabilities, including cash flows from financing activities:

         
Movements in 2020
       
   
As at December 31, 2019
   
Cash flows used in financing activities, net
   
Non cash movements
   

As at
December 31, 2020
 
   
CPI adjustments and other
   
Against lease ROU asset
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Non-current borrowings*
   
191
     
(52
)
   
(1
)
         
138
 
Notes payable*
   
1,589
     
(154
)
   
22
           
1,457
 
Financial liability at fair value
   
28
             
(24
)
         
4
 
Interest payable
   
8
     
(49
)
   
58
           
17
 
Lease liability
   
617
     
(147
)
   
18
     
214
     
702
 
     
2,433
     
(402
)
   
73
     
214
     
2,318
 

*   Including current maturities.

         
Movements in 2019
     
               
Non cash movements
     
   

As at December 31, 2018
   
Cash flows
provided by (used in) financing activities, net
   
Share in PHI's accounts included as at Jan. 1, 2019
 
Adoption of IFRS 16 as at Jan. 1, 2019
 

CPI adjustments and other
 
Against lease ROU asset
 

As at December 31, 2019
 
   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
Current borrowings
         
(13
)
   
13
                 
Non-current borrowings*
   
243
     
(52
)
                     
191
 
Notes payable*
   
1,123
     
453
               
13
       
1,589
 
Financial liability at fair value
           
37
               
(9
)
     
28
 
Interest payable
    **

   
(37
)
             
45
       
8
 
Lease liability
           
(159
)
       
 683
   
20
 
73
   
617
 
     
1,366
     
229
     
13
 
683
   
69
 
73
   
2,433
 

*   Including current maturities.
** Representing an amount of less than NIS 1 million.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 15 –BORROWINGS AND NOTES PAYABLE (continued)


(2)
Notes payable issuance

In January 2019, the Company issued a new Series G Notes, in a principal amount of NIS 225 million, payable as follows: 4 annual installments of NIS 22.5 million each, payable in June of each of the years 2022 through 2025, NIS 45 million payable in June 2026 and NIS 90 million payable in June 2027. The principal bears fixed annual interest of 4%, payable annually on June 25 of each year.

In July 2020, the Company issued in a private placement additional Series G Notes in a principal amount of NIS 300 million, under the same conditions of the original series.

Regarding exercise of option warrants which are exercisable for Series G Notes see note 15(6).


(3)
Early redemption of Notes payable

In July 2020, the Company executed a partial early redemption of Series F Notes in a total principal amount of NIS 305 million. The total amount paid was NIS 313 million. The early redemption resulted in additional finance costs of NIS 7 million.


(4)
Borrowings early repayments

In March 2018 the Company early repaid borrowings O and L in a total principal amount of NIS 300 million. In addition, the Company early repaid borrowing K in June 2018, in a principal amount of NIS 75 million.

The early repayments resulted in additional finance costs of NIS 9 million recorded in March 2018.


(5)
Notes payable issuance commitments

According to agreements the Company entered into in December 2017 and January 2018, the Company issued in December 2019, in a framework of a private placement, an aggregate principal amount of NIS 226.75 million of additional Series F Notes to certain Israeli institutional investors.


(6)
Private placement of option warrants

In April 2019, the Company issued in a private placement two series of untradeable option warrants that are exercisable for the Company's Series G Notes. The exercise period of the first series is between July 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020 and of the second series is between July 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021. The exercise price is NIS 88 for each Series G notes principal amount of NIS 100. The Series G Notes that will be allotted upon the exercise of an option warrant will be identical in all their rights to the Company's Series G Notes immediately upon their allotment, and will be entitled to any payment of interest or other benefit, the effective date of which is due after the allotment date. The Notes that will be allotted as a result of the exercise of option warrants will be registered on the TASE. The total amount received by the Company on the allotment date of the option warrants was NIS 37 million.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 15 –BORROWINGS AND NOTES PAYABLE (continued)

 (6)    Private placement of option warrants (continued)

In 2019, following partial exercise of option warrants, the Company issued Series G Notes in a total principal amount of NIS 125 million. In 2020, following partial exercise of option warrants, the Company issued Series G Notes in a total principal amount of NIS 174.3 million.

As of May 31, 2020, option warrants from the first series were fully exercised. As of the date of approval of these financial statements, the total remaining consideration expected to be received (after the exercises described above), excluding consideration already received for the allotment of the options, in respect of full exercise of remaining option warrants from the second series (and assuming that there will be no change to the exercise price) is approximately NIS 23 million.


(7)
Financial covenants

Regarding Series F Notes, Series G Notes and borrowings P and Q, the Company is required to comply with a financial covenant that the ratio of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA shall not exceed 5. Compliance will be examined and reported on a quarterly basis. For the purpose of the covenant, Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as the sum total for the last 12 month period, excluding adjustable one-time items. As of December 31, 2020, the ratio of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA was 0.8.

Additional stipulations mainly include:
Shareholders' equity shall not decrease below NIS 400 million and no dividends will be declared if shareholders' equity will be below NIS 650 million regarding Series F notes and borrowing P. Shareholders' equity shall not decrease below NIS 600 million and no dividends will be declared if shareholders' equity will be below NIS 750 million regarding Series G notes. The Company shall not create floating liens subject to certain terms. The Company has the right for early redemption under certain conditions. With respect to notes payable series F and series G: the Company shall pay additional annual interest of 0.5% in the case of a two- notch downgrade in the Notes rating and an additional annual interest of 0.25% for each further single-notch downgrade, up to a maximum additional interest of 1%; the Company shall pay additional annual interest of 0.25% during a period in which there is a breach of the financial covenant; debt rating will not decrease below BBB- for a certain period. In any case, the total maximum additional interest for Series F and G, shall not exceed 1.25% or 1%, respectively.

The Group was in compliance with the financial covenant and the additional stipulations for the year 2020.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 16 - LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UPON RETIREMENT

Israeli labor laws and agreements require payment of severance pay upon dismissal of an employee or upon termination of employment in certain other circumstances. See also note 2(k).


 (1)
Defined contribution plan

The Group had contributed NIS 20 million, NIS 23 million and NIS 25 million for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 respectively, in accordance with Section 14 of the Israeli Severance Pay Law. See also note 2(k)(i)(1).


 (2)
Defined benefit plan

 Liability for employee rights upon retirement, net is presented as non-current liability.

The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position, in respect of a defined benefit plan (see note 2(k)(i)(2)) and changes during the year in the obligation recognized for post-employment defined benefit plans were as follows:

   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
   
Present value of obligation
   
Fair value of plan assets
   

Total
 
At January 1, 2019
   
144
     
(104
)
   
40
 
Current service cost 
   
12
             
12
 
Interest expense (income)
   
4
     
(2
)
   
2
 
Employer contributions
           
(9
)
   
(9
)
Benefits paid
   
(14
)
   
10
     
(4
)
Remeasurements:
                       
Experience loss
   
4
             
4
 
Return on plan assets
           
(2
)
   
(2
)
At December 31, 2019
   
150
     
(107
)
   
43
 
Current service cost 
   
10
             
10
 
Interest expense (income)
   
4
     
(2
)
   
2
 
Employer contributions
           
(8
)
   
(8
)
Benefits paid
   
(8
)
   
4
     
(4
)
Remeasurements:
                       
Experience loss
   
(2
)
           
(2
)
Return on plan assets
           
1
     
1
 
At December 31, 2020
   
154
     
(112
)
   
42
 

Remeasurements are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.

The expected contribution to the defined benefit plan during the year ending December 31, 2021 is approximately NIS 7 million.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 16 - LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UPON RETIREMENT (continued)

  (2)
Defined benefit plan (continued)

The principal actuarial assumptions used were as follows:

   
December 31
 
   
2019
   
2020
 
Interest rate weighted average
   
2.33
%
   
2.12
%
Inflation rate weighted average
   
1.49
%
   
0.97
%
Expected turnover rate
   
9%-56
%
   
9%-56
%
Future salary increases
   
1%-6
%
   
1%-6
%

The sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to changes in the principal assumptions is:

   
December 31, 2020
 
   
NIS in millions
 
   
Increase of 10% of the assumption
   
Decrease of 10% of the assumption
 
Interest rate
   
(0.7
)
   
0.5
 
Expected turnover rate
   
0.1
     
(0.1
)
Future salary increases
   
0.5
     
(0.5
)

The above sensitivity analyses are based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant. In practice, this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated. When calculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions the same method has been applied as when calculating the pension liability recognized within the statement of financial position. The methods and types of assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis did not change compared to the previous period.

The defined benefit plan exposes the Group to a number of risks, the most significant are asset volatility, and a risk that salary increases will be higher than expected in the actuarial calculations. The assets are invested in provident funds, managed by managing companies and are subject to laws and regulations, and supervision (including investment portfolio) of the Capital Markets, Insurance and Saving Division of the Israeli Ministry of Finance.

Expected maturity analysis of undiscounted defined benefits as at December 31, 2020:

   
NIS in millions
 
 2021
   
23
 
 2022
   
22
 
 2023
   
13
 
 2024 and 2025
   
21
 
 2026 and thereafter
   
86
 
     
165
 


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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 17 – COMMITMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS


(1)
Results of Frequencies Tender and frequency fees

In August 2020, the Ministry of Communications ("MoC") informed the Company of the results of the frequencies tender published by the MoC and the award of 10 MHz in the 700 MHz frequency band, 20 MHz in the 2600 MHz frequency band and 100 MHz in the 3500 MHz frequency band to the Company and HOT Mobile Ltd. )"HOT Mobile"), at a total price of NIS 62.38 million which shall be paid equally by the Company and HOT Mobile in September 2022.

The frequencies were received in September 2020, and as a result, the Company recognized an intangible asset at a discounted amount of NIS 30 million against other non-current liabilities.

The tender documents entitled the Company to a grant of NIS 37 million which is expected to be received in October 2022 subject to the approval of the MoC. As of December 31, 2020, an immaterial amount was recognized thereof in non-current prepaid expenses and other assets against property and equipment.

Under the Telegraph Regulations the Company is committed to pay an annual fixed fee for each frequency used. Following the above mentioned tender completion, the Telegraph Regulations were amended, reducing the frequency fees for existing frequencies, subject to certain conditions, and establishing fees for the new frequencies received. Under the above Regulations should the Company choose to return a frequency, such payment is no longer due.

For the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 the Company recorded frequency fee expenses in a total amount of approximately NIS 76 million, NIS 79 million and NIS 75 million, respectively. The total amount of frequency fees of both the Company and Hot Mobile under the regulations are divided between the Company and Hot Mobile, through PHI ,according to the OPEX-CAPEX mechanism (see also note 9).


(2)
At December 31, 2020, the Group is committed to acquire property and equipment and software elements for approximately NIS 64 million.


(3)
At December 31, 2020, the Group is committed to acquire inventory in an amount of approximately NIS 265 million.

After the balance sheet date the Company entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Apple Distribution International, effective April 1, 2021, for the purchase and resale of iPhone handsets in Israel and the purchase of a minimum quantity of iPhone handsets per year, for a period of three years. These purchases represent a significant portion of our expected handset purchases over that period.
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO COSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 17 – COMMITMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS (continued)


(4)
Right of Use (ROU)

The Group signed long-term agreements with service providers to receive indefeasible Rights of Use (ROU) of international capacities through submarine infrastructures (see note 12), most extendable until 2030. As of December 31, 2020, the Group is committed to pay for capacities over the following years an amount of NIS 118.5 million (excluding maintenance fees) as follows:

   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
2021
   
50.5
 
2022
   
54.8
 
2023
   
8.4
 
2024
   
2.4
 
2025
   
2.4
 
     
118.5
 

In addition, under the terms of the ROU agreements, as of December 31, 2020 the Group is committed to pay annual maintenance fees during the usage period. The total aggregated expected maintenance fee for the years 2021 to 2023 is approximately NIS 13 million. Some payments under the ROU agreements are linked to the USD.


(5)
Liens and guarantees

As of December 31, 2020, the Group has provided bank guarantees in respect of licenses (see note 1(c)) in an amount of NIS 28 million, in addition to bank guarantees in favor of other parties in an aggregate amount of approximately NIS 23 million. Therefore, the total bank guarantees provided by the Group as of December 31, 2020 is NIS 51 million. In addition, the Company provided a guarantee to PHI's credit facility in an amount of NIS 50 million. PHI's credit facility is not used as at December 31, 2020 (see also notes 9 and 15).


(6)
Covenants and negative pledge – see note 15(7).


(7)
See note 15(5) with respect of notes payable issuance commitments.


(8)
Operating leases – see note 19.


(9)
See note 9 with respect to network sharing and PHI's commitments.

NOTE 18 – OFFER TO BUY 100% OF SHARE CAPITAL BY HOT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

In January 2020, HOT Telecommunication Systems Ltd. and its controlling shareholder, Altice Europe N.V, (the "Potential Acquirer") proposed to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of the Company (the "Proposed Transaction"). On March 31, 2020, the Potential Acquirer informed the Company of the withdrawal of their acquisition proposal.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 19 – LEASES

The Group leases the following assets (as a lessee) (see also notes 2(o) and 3):


(1)
Buildings: The Group leases its headquarter facilities in Rosh Ha-ayin, Israel, with a total of approximately 51,177 gross square meters (including parking lots). The lease term was extended in October 2020 to end on December 31, 2029 and the Company expects to exercise its option to extend it until December 31, 2034. The rental payments are linked to the Israeli CPI.

The Group also leases call centers, retail stores and service centers. The leases for each site have different lengths and specific terms. The lease agreements are for periods of two to ten years. The Group has options to extend some lease contract periods for up to twenty years (including the original lease periods). Substantially all of the rental payments are linked to the Israeli CPI and a few are linked to the dollar. Some of the extension options include an increase of the lease payment in a range of 2%-10%.


(2)
Cell sites: Lease agreements in respect of cell sites and switching stations throughout Israel are for periods of two to ten years. The Company has an option to extend some of the lease contract periods for up to ten years (including the original lease periods). Substantially all of the rental payments are linked to the Israeli CPI and a few are linked to the dollar. Some of the extension options include an increase of the lease payment mostly in a range of 2%-10%. Most of cell sites were assigned to PHI.
 

(3)
Vehicles: The Group leases vehicles for periods of up to three years. The rental payments are linked to the Israeli CPI.
 
The extension options are negotiated by management to provide flexibility in managing the leased asset portfolio and align with the Group's business needs. Management exercised judgment and generally determined that the extension options are reasonably certain to be exercised. Generally, the Group's obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor's title to the leased assets. Set out below are the carrying amounts of right of use assets and lease liabilities recognized and the movements during the year:

   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
   
Lease right of use asset
   
Lease liability
 
   
Buildings
   
Cell sites
   
Vehicles
       
Balance as at January 1, 2019
   
252
     
362
     
42
     
683
 
Amortization charges
   
(41
)
   
(78
)
   
(27
)
       
Accretion of interest
                           
20
 
Non-cash movements
   
11
     
46
     
15
     
73
 
Lease payments (principal) cash outflow
                           
(139
)
Lease payments (interest) cash outflow
                           
(20
)
Balance as at December 31, 2019
   
222
     
330
     
30
     
617
 
Amortization charges
   
(38
)
   
(71
)
   
(25
)
       
Accretion of interest
                           
18
 
Non-cash movements
   
114
     
65
     
36
     
214
 
Lease payments (principal) cash outflow
                           
(129
)
Lease payments (interest) cash outflow
                           
(18
)
Balance as at December 31, 2020
   
298
     
324
     
41
     
702
 
      Current
                           
120
 
      Non-Current
   
298
     
324
     
41
     
582
 
                                 
Balance as at December 31, 2019
   
222
     
330
     
30
     
617
 
      Current
                           
131
 
      Non-Current
   
222
     
330
     
30
     
486
 
 
In 2018 rent expenses in amounts of NIS 169 million were recorded according to the previous accounting policy under IAS 17.
 
See note 6(a)(4) for maturity analysis of undiscounted lease liability as of December 31, 2020.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 20 – LAWSUITS AND LITIGATIONS


A.
Claims

Total provision recorded in the financial statements in respect of all lawsuits against the Group amounted to NIS 12 million at December 31, 2020. Provisions regarding the claims below were recognized when appropriate according to the Company's accounting policy (see note 2(m)(1)).

Described below are the main litigation and claims against the Group:


1.
Consumer claims

This category includes class actions and motions for the recognition of these lawsuits as class actions with respect to, among others, alleged claims regarding charges and claims regarding alleged breach of the Consumer Protection Law, the Privacy Protection Law, the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting), license provisions, other legal provisions and engagement agreements with customers.

Described hereunder are the outstanding consumer class actions and motions for the recognition of these lawsuits as class actions, detailed according to the amount claimed, as of the date of approval of these financial statements:

Claim amount
 
Number of claims
   
Total claims amount (NIS million)
 
Up to NIS 100 million
   
16
     
422
 
NIS 101 - 400 million
   
7
     
1,512
 
NIS 401 million - NIS 1 billion
   
2
     
1,405
 
Unquantified claims
   
15
     
-
 
Total
   
40
     
3,339
 

With respect to four claims mentioned in the table above in a total amount of NIS 476 million, the parties filed requests to approve settlement agreements.
 
With respect to one claim mentioned in the table above in a total amount of NIS 400 million, in December 2020, the applicants notified that they wish to withdraw from the proceedings and the Court has yet to rule on the matter.

With respect to six claims mentioned above, the court approved these claims as class actions as follows:
 

1.
On September 7, 2010, a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action were filed against Partner. The claim alleges that Partner unlawfully charged its customers for services of various content providers which are sent through text messages (SMS). The total amount claimed from Partner was estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 405 million. The claim was certified as a class action in December 2016. In January 2017, the plaintiffs filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, regarding the definition of the group of customers. In November 2018, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and the claim was reverted back to the District Court. In February 2020 a settlement agreement was filed for the Court's approval in an immaterial amount. Partner estimates that the claim will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
 
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 20 – LAWSUITS AND LITIGATIONS (continued)
 

A.
Claims (continued)


1.
Consumer claims (continued)
 

2.
On November 12, 2015, a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action were filed against Partner. The claim alleges that Partner required their customers to purchase a Smartbox device which is terminal equipment as a condition for using its fixed-line telephony services, an action which would not be in accordance with the provisions of its licenses. The total amount claimed against Partner is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 116 million. In February 2019, the Court approved the request to certify the claim as a class action with certain changes. In March 2019, Partner filed an appeal of this decision. In February 2020, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal request that was filed and the claim was reverted back to the District Court and the proceedings have resumed. Partner estimates that the claim will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.


3.
On November 12, 2015, a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action were filed against 012 Smile. The claim alleges that 012 Smile required their customers to purchase a Smartbox device which is terminal equipment as a condition for using its fixed-line telephony services, an action which would not be in accordance with the provisions of its licenses. The total amount claimed against 012 Smile is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 64 million. In February 2019, the Court approved the request to certify the claim as a class action with certain changes. In March 2019, the Company filed an appeal of this decision. In February 2020, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal request that was filed and the claim was reverted back to the District Court and the proceedings have resumed. The Company estimates that the claim will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
 

4.
On April 21, 2016, a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action were filed against 012 Smile. The claim alleges that the infrastructure included in the 012 Smile's plans does not support data speeds that the Company publishes to its customers. The total amount claimed against the Company if the lawsuit is certified as a class action was not stated by the plaintiffs. In January 2021, the Court approved the motion and recognized the lawsuit as a class action. The Company estimates that the claim will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.


5.
On November 13, 2017, a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action were filed against Partner and 012 Smile (initially the motion was filed only against 012 Smile). The claim alleges that Partner and 012 Smile charged their customers for incoming calls while they are abroad, without the calls for which they were charged being made, and without them having given a call forwarding provision. The total amount claimed is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 53 million against Partner and approximately NIS 10 million against 012 Smile. In January 2021, the District Court approved the motion against Partner and recognized the lawsuit as a class action and dismissed the motion against 012 Smile. The Company estimates that the claim will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.


6.
On February 28, 2017, a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action were filed against the Company.  The claim alleges that the Company charged its cellular service customers who entered into agreements for fixed periods, a higher rate than agreed without receiving prior written notice. The total amount claimed from the Company was estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 4.176 million. In March 2021, the Court approved the motion and recognized the lawsuit as a class action. The Company estimates that the claim will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 NOTE 20 – LAWSUITS AND LITIGATIONS (continued)


A.
Claims (continued)


1.
Consumer claims (continued)

With respect to one additional claim, the court approved a settlement agreement which was fully implemented by the Company:

On April 3, 2012, a claim and a motion to certify the claim as a class action were filed against Partner. The claim alleges that Partner breached its license conditions in connection with benefits provided to customers that purchased handsets from third parties. The amount claimed in the lawsuit was estimated by the plaintiffs to be approximately NIS 22 million. In September 2014, the Court approved the motion and recognized the lawsuit as a class action. In July 2017, the parties filed a request to the Court to approve a settlement agreement. In December 2019, the Court approved the settlement agreement which was fully implemented by Partner. The damages that Partner was required to pay were immaterial.

With respect to five additional claims (not included in the table above), the court approved settlement agreements and withdrawals which the Company is implementing.

In addition to all the above mentioned claims the Group is a party to various claims arising in the ordinary course of its operations.


B.
Contingencies in respect of building and planning procedures

Section 197 of the Building and Planning Law states that a property owner has the right to be compensated by a local planning committee for reductions in property value as a result of a new building plan.

In January 2006, the Non-ionizing Radiation Law was published, amending the Planning and Building Law so that local Planning and Building committees must require indemnification letters against reduction in property value from the cellular operators requesting building permits.

Accordingly, on January 3, 2006, the National Council for Planning and Building published an interim decision conditioning the issuance of building permits for cell site permits by local planning and building councils upon provision of a 100% indemnification undertaking by the cellular operators. This decision shall remain in effect until it is replaced with an amendment to the National Zoning Plan 36. Between January 3, 2006 and December 31, 2020 the Company provided the local authorities with 444 indemnification letters as a pre-condition for obtaining building permits.

In case the Company shall be required to make substantial payments under the indemnity letters, it could have an adverse effect on the Company's financial results.

According to the company’s management estimation and based on its legal counsel, a provision in the financial statement was not included.

The Company assumes that the requirement to provide indemnification letters might require it to change locations of sites to different, less suitable locations and to dismantle some of its sites. These changes in the deployment of the sites might have an adverse effect on the extent, quality and capacity of the network coverage.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

NOTE 20 – LAWSUITS AND LITIGATIONS (continued)


C.
Investigation by the Israeli Tax Authority

The Israeli Tax Authority is conducting an investigation that involves document collection and the questioning of among others, several Company employees, both past and current. The investigation is seeking to determine whether there have been violations of the Eilat Free Trade Zone (Tax Exemptions and Reductions) - 1985 Law regarding the sale of cellular phones in the city of Eilat. The Company is fully cooperating with the Israeli Tax Authority. At this stage, the Company is unable to estimate the impact of the investigation on the Company, its results and its condition, if any.
 
NOTE 21 – EQUITY AND SHARE BASED PAYMENTS


a.
Share capital:

The Company's share capital consists of ordinary shares, which are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. under the symbol "PTNR", and are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market™, in the form of American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each representing one of the Company’s ordinary shares, under the symbol "PTNR", according to the dual listing regulations. The ADSs are evidenced by American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). Citibank, N.A. serves as the Company's depository for ADSs. The holders of ordinary shares are entitled vote in the general meetings of shareholders and to receive dividends as declared.

Under the provisions of the Company's licenses (note 1(c)), restrictions are placed on transfer of the Company's shares and placing liens thereon. The restrictions include the requirement of advance written consent of the Minister of Communications be received prior to transfer of 10% or more of the Company's shares to a third party. Nevertheless, under certain licenses granted, directly or indirectly, to the Company, a notice to, the Minister of Communications may be required for holding any means of control in the Company. The Company's license also restricts cross-ownership and cross-control among competing mobile telephone operators, including the ownership of 5% or more of the means of control of both the Company and a competing operator, without the consent of the Minister of Communications, which may limit certain persons from acquiring our shares. See also note 26 (d) with respect of holdings of approved Israeli shareholders in the Company.

Through December 31, 2008 the Company purchased its own 4,467,990 shares at the cost of NIS 351 million, and during 2018 the Company purchased its own 6,501,588 shares at the cost of NIS 100 million (upon repurchase were recorded as "treasury shares"). In accordance with the Israeli Companies Law, the treasury shares are considered dormant shares as long as they are held by the Company, and as such they do not bear any rights (including the right to vote in general meetings of shareholders and to receive dividends) until they are transferred to a third party. Some of the treasury shares were offered to employees under a share based compensation plan: Company's Equity Incentive Plan as restricted shares awards ("RSAs") (see (b) below).

As of December 31, 2020 a total of 7,741,784 treasury shares remained, of which 1,008,735 were allocated to a trustee on behalf of the employees under the plan. The RSAs offered under the plan are under the control of the Company until vested under the plan and therefore are not presented in the financial statements as outstanding shares until vested.

In January 2020, the Company issued 19,330,183 shares of the Company to institutional investors, following a tender under a shelf offering, and by way of a private placement. The total net consideration received was approximately NIS 276 million. The offering expenses totaled NIS 10 million.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
NOTE 21 – EQUITY AND SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)


b.
Share based compensation to employees
 

(1)
Description of the Equity Incentive Plan
 
Share options and restricted shares were granted to employees in accordance with Company's Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). It includes allocation of restricted shares ("RSAs") to the Company's employees and officers and determines the right to vote at the general meetings of shareholders and the right to receive dividends distributed with respect to the restricted shares. The committee may set performance targets as a vesting criterion (independently or in combination with other criteria).

The total number of Company's shares reserved for issuance upon exercise of all options or upon the earning of the restricted shares granted under the Plan is 26,917,000, of which 9,076,270 remained ungranted as of December 31, 2020. The vesting of the options and the earning of the restricted shares are subject to vesting/restriction periods. The vesting of the options and the earning of the restricted shares are also subject to performance conditions set by the Company's organs. The Company expects that the performance conditions will be met. The Plan's principal terms of the options include:


-
Exercise price adjustment: The exercise price of options shall be reduced in the following events: (1) dividend distribution other than in the ordinary course: by the gross dividend amount so distributed per share, and (2) dividend distribution in the ordinary course: the exercise price shall be reduced the gross dividend amount so distributed per share ("Full Dividend Mechanism"), depending on the date of granting of the options.


-
Cashless exercise: Most of the options may be exercised only through a cashless exercise procedure, while holders of other options may choose between cashless exercise and the regular option exercise procedure. In accordance with such cashless exercise, the option holder would receive from the Company, without payment of the exercise price, only the number of shares whose aggregate market value equals the economic gain which the option holder would have realized by selling all the shares purchased at their market price, net of the option exercise price.
 

(2)
Information in respect of options and restricted shares granted under the Plan:

   
Through December 31, 2020
 
   
Number of options
   
Number of RSAs
 
Granted
   
36,108,430
     
5,907,609
 
Shares issued upon exercises and vesting
   
(6,574,778
)
   
(3,229,106
)
Cancelled upon net exercises, expiration
               
    and forfeitures
   
(22,504,229
)
   
(1,671,080
)
Outstanding
   
7,029,423
     
1,007,423
 
Of which:
               
Exercisable
   
4,071,714
         
Vest in 2021
   
1,788,172
     
611,551
 
Vest in 2022
   
800,789
     
263,183
 
Vest in 2023
   
368,748
     
132,689
 

As of December 31, 2020 the Company expects to record a total amount of compensation expenses of approximately NIS 9 million during the next three years with respect to options and restricted shares granted through December 31, 2020.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 21 - EQUITY AND SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)

b.       Share based compensation to employees (continued)


(3)
Options and RSAs status summary as of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 and the changes therein during the years ended on those dates:

   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   

Number
   
Weighted average
exercise price
   

Number
   
Weighted average
exercise price
   

Number
   
Weighted average
exercise price
 
Share Options:
       
NIS
         
NIS
             
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
   
8,708,483
     
29.67
     
9,697,266
     
28.19
     
9,020,689
     
23.62
 
Granted during the year
   
2,536,362
     
18.59
     
1,232,226
     
16.21
     
1,035,635
     
14.24
 
Exercised during the year
   
(778,616
)
   
17.11
     
(70,824
)
   
16.62
     
(296,450
)
   
14.71
 
Forfeited during the year
   
(307,055
)
   
18.79
     
(235,150
)
   
18.74
     
(252,547
)
   
18.42
 
Expired during the year
   
(461,908
)
   
28.17
     
(1,602,829
)
   
46.64
     
(2,477,904
)
   
34.10
 
Outstanding at the end of the year
   
9,697,266
     
28.19
     
9,020,689
     
23.62
     
7,029,423
     
18.64
 
Exercisable at the end of the year
   
6,266,965
     
33.39
     
5,623,921
     
27.11
     
4,071,714
     
20.04
 
Shares issued during the year due exercises
   
94,276
             
3,166
             
46,747
         
                                                 
RSAs:
                                               
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
   
1,344,297
             
1,209,521
             
1,230,464
         
Granted during the year
   
813,310
             
397,476
             
398,055
         
Vested during the year
   
(791,796
)
           
(284,427
)
           
(534,053
)
       
Forfeited during the year
   
(156,290
)
           
(92,106
)
           
(87,043
)
       
Outstanding at the end of the year
   
1,209,521
             
1,230,464
             
1,007,423
         

   
Options granted in 2018
   
Options granted in 2019
   
Options granted in 2020
 
Weighted average fair value of options granted using the
                 
    Black & Scholes option-pricing model – per option (NIS)
   
4.36
     
3.34
     
3.71
 
The above fair value is estimated on the grant date based on the following weighted average assumptions:
                       
Expected volatility
   
34.14
%
   
33.52
%
   
37.24
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
0.79
%
   
0.57
%
   
0.21
%
Expected life (years)
   
3.16
     
3
     
3
 
Dividend yield
   
*
     
*
     
*
 

*   Due to the Full Dividend Mechanism the expected dividend yield used in the fair value determination of such options was 0% for the purpose of using the Black & Scholes option-pricing model.

The expected volatility is based on a historical volatility, by statistical analysis of the daily share price for periods corresponding the option's expected life. The expected life is expected length of time until expected date of exercising the options, based on historical data on employees' exercise behavior and anticipated future condition. The fair value of RSAs was evaluated based on the stock price on grant date.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 21 - EQUITY AND SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)


b.
Share based compensation to employees (continued)

    (4)    Information about outstanding options by expiry dates:
 
Share options outstanding as of December 31, 2020 have the following expiry dates and exercise prices:
 
Expire in
 
Number of share options
   
Weighted average exercise price in NIS
 
2021
   
2,115,923
     
19.93
 
2022
   
373,810
     
26.54
 
2023
   
615,894
     
19.25
 
2024
   
2,210,116
     
18.60
 
2025
   
678,045
     
16.52
 
2026
   
1,035,635
     
14.24
 
     
7,029,423
     
18.64
 

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 22 – INCOME STATEMENT DETAILS
 
(a) Revenues:
The aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied as of December 31, 2020, in addition to deferred revenues (see table below), is approximately NIS 218 million (mainly services). Of which the Group expects that approximately 40% will be recognized as revenue during 2021, approximately 30% will be recognized as revenue during 2022, and the rest in later years. The above excludes contracts that are for periods of one year or less or are billed based on time incurred, as permitted under IFRS 15 the transaction price allocated to these unsatisfied contracts is not disclosed.

The table below describes significant changes in contract liabilities:

   
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
   
Deferred revenues from Hot mobile *
   
Other deferred revenues*
 
Balance at January 1, 2019
   
164
     
45
 
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year
   
(31
)
   
(19
)
Increases due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenues during the year
   
-
     
27
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
   
133
     
53
 
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year
   
(31
)
   
(31
)
Increases due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenues during the year
   
-
     
78
 
Balance at December 31, 2020
   
102
     
100
 

* Current and non-current deferred revenues.

Disaggregation of revenues:

   
Year ended December 31, 2020
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
   
Cellular segment
   
Fixed-line segment
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Segment revenue - Services to private customers
   
942
     
604
     
(83
)
   
1,463
 
Segment revenue - Services to business customers
   
721
     
389
     
(65
)
   
1,045
 
Segment revenue - Services revenue total
   
1,663
     
993
     
(148
)
   
2,508
 
Segment revenue - Equipment
   
545
     
136
             
681
 
Total Revenues
   
2,208
     
1,129
     
(148
)
   
3,189
 


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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 22 – INCOME STATEMENT DETAILS (continued)

   
Year ended December 31, 2019
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
   
Cellular segment
   
Fixed-line segment
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Segment revenue - Services to private customers
   
990
     
513
     
(87
)
   
1,416
 
Segment revenue - Services to business customers
   
808
     
412
     
(76
)
   
1,144
 
Segment revenue - Services revenue total
   
1,798
     
925
     
(163
)
   
2,560
 
Segment revenue - Equipment
   
571
     
103
             
674
 
Total Revenues
   
2,369
     
1,028
     
(163
)
   
3,234
 

   
Year ended December 31, 2018
New Israeli Shekels in millions
 
   
Cellular segment
   
Fixed-line segment
   
Elimination
   
Consolidated
 
Segment revenue - Services to private customers
   
1,045
     
418
     
(95
)
   
1,368
 
Segment revenue - Services to business customers
   
798
     
434
     
(76
)
   
1,156
 
Segment revenue - Services revenue total
   
1,843
     
852
     
(171
)
   
2,524
 
Segment revenue - Equipment
   
643
     
92
             
735
 
Total Revenues
   
2,486
     
944
     
(171
)
   
3,259
 

Revenues from services are recognized over time. For the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 revenues from equipment are recognized at a point of time, except for NIS 16 million, NIS 17 million and NIS 10 million, respectively, which were recognized over time. Revenues from equipment for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 include revenues from operating leases according to IAS 17 and IFRS 16, in an amount of NIS 16 million, NIS 17 million and NIS 10  million, respectively.

Revenues from services for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 include revenues from operating leases according to IAS17 and IFRS 16 in an amount of NIS 37 million, NIS 57 million and NIS 73 million, respectively.

See also note 7 with respect to payment terms of sales of equipment, trade receivables and allowance for expected credit losses.

(b)  Cost of revenues
 
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Transmission, communication and content providers
   
742
     
746
     
786
 
Cost of equipment and accessories
   
543
     
500
     
510
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
457
     
603
     
546
 
Wages, employee benefits expenses and car maintenance
   
310
     
312
     
282
 
Costs of handling, replacing or repairing equipment
   
73
     
71
     
66
 
Operating lease, rent and overhead expenses
   
184
     
73
     
75
 
Network and cable maintenance
   
109
     
99
     
97
 
Internet infrastructure and service providers
   
143
     
173
     
157
 
IT support and other operating expenses
   
56
     
57
     
56
 
Amortization of deferred expenses - rights of use
   
47
     
28
     
31
 
Other
   
36
     
45
     
58
 
Total cost of revenues
   
2,700
     
2,707
     
2,664
 


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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 22 – INCOME STATEMENT DETAILS (continued)

(c)  Selling and marketing expenses
 
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Wages, employee benefits expenses and car maintenance
   
111
     
102
     
81
 
Advertising and marketing
   
46
     
44
     
42
 
Selling commissions, net
   
27
     
28
     
31
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
77
     
106
     
123
 
Operating lease, rent and overhead expenses
   
19
     
4
     
2
 
Other
   
13
     
17
     
12
 
Total selling and marketing expenses
   
293
     
301
     
291
 

(d)  General and administrative expenses
 
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Wages, employee benefits expenses and car maintenance
   
76
     
85
     
81
 
Professional fees
   
21
     
21
     
21
 
Credit card and other commissions
   
14
     
13
     
13
 
Depreciation
   
11
     
14
     
14
 
Other
   
26
     
16
     
16
 
Total general and administrative expenses
   
148
     
149
     
145
 

(e)  Employee benefit expense
 
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
     
2020
*
   
In millions
 
Wages, employee benefits expenses and car maintenance,
                   
     before capitalization
   
543
     
543
     
482
 
Less: expenses capitalized (notes 10, 11)
   
(92
)
   
(96
)
   
(85
)
Service costs: defined benefit plan (note 16(2))
   
11
     
12
     
10
 
Service costs: defined contribution plan (note 16(1))
   
20
     
23
     
25
 
Employee share based compensation expenses (note 21(b))
   
15
     
17
     
12
 
     
497
     
499
     
444
 

In March 2019 the Company signed a new collective employment agreement with the employees' representatives and the Histadrut New General Labor Organization (hereinafter - the "Parties") that includes an economic chapter, for the years 2019-2021 ("the Collective Employment Agreement"). The Collective Employment Agreement grants Partner employees, among other things: an immediate salary increase for employees with a seniority of 1.5 years or more; an additional salary increase contingent upon the Company's performance; sharing of the Company's profits and the terms of eligibility for these grants in the years 2019-2021.

* See also note 1 with respect to the COVID-19 crisis effects.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 23 – OTHER INCOME, NET

     New Israeli Shekels  
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Unwinding of trade receivables
   
25
     
23
     
21
 
Other income, net
   
3
     
5
     
9
 
     
28
     
28
     
30
 

NOTE 24 – FINANCE COSTS, NET

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Net foreign exchange rate gains
   
*
     
4
     
3
 
Interest income from cash, cash equivalents and deposits
   
2
     
3
     
5
 
Finance income
   
2
     
7
     
8
 
 
                       
Interest expenses
   
47
     
40
     
53
 
CPI linkage expenses
   
3
     
*
     
*
 
Interest for lease liabilities
           
20
     
18
 
Finance charges for financial liabilities
           
9
     
4
 
Other finance costs
   
5
     
6
     
2
 
Finance expenses
   
55
     
75
     
77
 
     
53
     
68
     
69
 

* Representing an amount of less than 1 million
 
NOTE 25 – INCOME TAX EXPENSES


a.
Corporate income tax rates applicable to the Group

The Group is taxed according to the regular corporate income tax in Israel.

The corporate tax rate in Israel is 23% for the year 2018 and thereafter.
 
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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - INCOME TAX EXPENSES (continued)

  b. Deferred income taxes

Balances of deferred tax asset (liability) in NIS millions are attributable to the following items:

Balance of deferred tax asset (liability) in respect of
 
As at January 1, 2018
   
Charged to the income statement
   
As at December 31, 2018
   
Charged to the income statement
   
Charged to retained earnings upon implementation of IFRS 16
   
As at December 31, 2019
   
Charged to the income statement
   
As at December 31, 2020
 
Allowance for credit losses
   
45
     
(2
)
   
43
     
(4
)
         
39
     
(5
)
   
34
 
Provisions for employee rights
   
15
     
2
     
17
     
1
           
18
     
(5
)
   
13
 
Depreciable fixed assets and software
   
(27
)
   
8
     
(19
)
   
8
           
(11
)
   
12
     
1
 
Lease - Right-of-use assets
   
-
             
-
     
17
     
(151
)
   
(134
)
   
(18
)
   
(152
)
Leases liabilities
   
-
             
-
     
(15
)
   
157
     
142
     
19
     
161
 
Intangibles, deferred expenses and carry forward losses
   
16
     
(24
)
   
(8
)
   
(11
)
           
(19
)
   
(14
)
   
(33
)
Options granted to employees
   
6
     
(1
)
   
5
     
1
             
6
     
*
     
6
 
Other
   
*
     
*
     
*
     
*
             
*
     
(1
)
   
(1
)
Total
   
55
     
(17
)
   
38
     
(3
)
   
6
     
41
     
(12
)
   
29
 

*   Representing an amount of less than 1 million.
** In the reporting periods charges to other comprehensive income were in amounts of less than NIS 1 million.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 25 - INCOME TAX EXPENSES (continued)

  b.       Deferred income taxes (continued)

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Deferred tax assets
           
Deferred tax assets to be recovered after more than 12 months
   
173
     
188
 
Deferred tax assets to be recovered within 12 months
   
85
     
76
 
     
258
     
264
 
Deferred tax liabilities
               
Deferred tax liabilities to be recovered after more than 12 months
   
164
     
184
 
Deferred tax liabilities to be recovered within 12 months
   
53
     
51
 
     
217
     
235
 
Deferred tax assets, net
   
41
     
29
 

  c.
Following is a reconciliation of the theoretical tax expense, assuming all income is taxed at the regular tax rates applicable to companies in Israel (see (a) above), and the actual tax expense:

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
Profit before taxes on income,
                 
as reported in the income statements
   
63
     
19
     
27
 
Theoretical tax expense
   
14
     
4
     
6
 
Increase in tax resulting from disallowable deductions
   
9
     
5
     
4
 
Taxes on income in respect of previous years
   
(15
)
   
(7
)
   
3
 
Temporary differences and tax losses for which no deferred income
                       
     tax asset was recognized
   
(1
)
   
(2
)
   
(3
)
Income tax expenses
   
7
     
*
     
10
 

 * Representing an amount of less than NIS 1 million.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 25- INCOME TAX EXPENSES (continued)


d.
Taxes on income included in the income statements:

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
For the reported year:
                 
Current
   
6
     
3
     
2
 
Deferred, see (c) above
   
17
     
4
     
5
 
In respect of previous years:
                       
Current
   
(15
)
   
(7
)
   
(4
)
Deferred, see (c) above
   
(1
)
           
7
 
     
7
     
*
     
10
 

* Representing an amount of less than NIS 1 million.


e.
Tax assessments:


1)
The Company received final income tax assessments through the year ended December 31, 2015.


2)
A Group's subsidiary received final income tax assessments through the year ended December 31, 2016.


3)
As a general rule, income tax self-assessments filed by two other subsidiaries through the year ended December 31, 2015 are, by law, now regarded as final.


f.
Tax losses carried forward to future years:

At December 31, 2019 and 2020, the Company had carry forward tax losses of approximately NIS 92 million and NIS 88 million, respectively. The losses can be carried forward indefinitely and have no expiry date. The Company recognized deferred tax asset in respect of the tax losses.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 26 - TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES


a.
Key management compensation

Key management personnel are the senior management of the Company and the members of the Company's Board of Directors.

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended December 31
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
Key management compensation expenses comprised
 
In millions
 
Salaries and short-term employee benefits
   
22
     
27
     
21
 
Long term employment benefits
   
3
     
3
     
3
 
Employee share-based compensation expenses
   
9
     
12
     
7
 
     
34
     
42
     
31
 

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2020
 
Statement of financial position items - key management
 
In millions
 
Current liabilities:
   
10
     
9
 
Non-current liabilities:
   
10
     
10
 


b.
In the ordinary course of business, key management or their relatives may have engaged with the Company with immaterial transactions that are under normal market conditions.


c.
Principal shareholder: S.B. Israel Telecom, an affiliate of Saban Capital Group LLC, a private investment firm, based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the media, entertainment and communications industries, is the registered owner of the shares in the Company’s share register. On November 11, 2019, S.B. Israel Telecom filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D with the SEC stating that it had no sole or shared voting or dispositive power over any shares of the Company, and that as a result of the Receiver Appointment (as defined in the filed amendment), as of November 12, 2019, the Reporting Persons (as defined in the filed amendment) ceased to beneficially own any ordinary shares of the Company. On November 12, 2019, the District Court of Tel Aviv ("the Court") issued a court order ("the Court Order") under which attorney Ehud Sol (the “Receiver") was appointed as receiver for 49,862,800 of the Company's shares, representing as of March 1, 2021, approximately 27.12% of our issued and outstanding share capital and the largest block of shares held by a single shareholder. The shares (the “Pledged Shares”) had been purchased by S.B. Israel Telecom Ltd. ("S.B. Israel Telecom") from Advent Investments Pte Ltd (“Advent”) in 2013; in connection with the purchase, S.B. Israel Telecom assumed certain debt owed to Advent, and agreed that such debt would be secured by, among other things, the Pledged Shares. S.B. Israel Telecom defaulted on the payment, and on November 11, 2019, consented to enforcement and foreclosure proceedings with respect to the Pledged Shares.



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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 26 - TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES (continued)

The Court Order was issued due to an application filed by Advent ("Advent's Application") and granted the Receiver substantial rights related to the Pledged Shares, including the right to participate in our shareholders’ meetings, to vote the Pledged Shares, to receive dividends, and any contractual right related to the Pledged Shares, although as noted below, the Receiver may not sell or transfer the Pledged Shares without the Court’s approval.  Without derogating from those rights of the Receiver, S.B. Israel Telecom remains the holder of legal title to the Pledged Shares. On December 9, 2019, the Ministry of Communications granted, within its powers, a permit to the Receiver to exercise means of control of the Company by himself. As a result, the Receiver has the power to substantially influence the nomination of the Company’s Board of Directors and to play a preponderant if not decisive role in other decisions taken at meetings of our shareholders. The Receiver is expected to hold such rights until the Pledged Shares are sold or transferred to Advent, actions that would require the Court’s approval according to the Court Order and Advent's Application. S.B. Israel Telecom has agreed that it would not raise an objection to such a transfer to Advent if it occurs within 9 months of November 11, 2019, the date of its consent; On December 9, 2020, Advent submitted an application to exercise means of control of the Company, but to the best of the Company's knowledge, such application has not yet been answered. The Receiver is to exercise the rights associated with the Pledged Shares based on its judgment and subject to the Court’s orders and approvals. The Receiver is not obligated to exercise such rights in the best interests of the Company or its shareholders.

d.     Holdings of approved Israeli shareholders in the Company: The provisions of the Company's cellular license require, among others, that the "founding shareholders or their approved substitutes", as defined in the cellular license, hold at least 26% of the means of control in the Company, including 5% which must be held by Israeli shareholders (Israeli citizens and residents), who were approved as such by the Minister of Communications. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the controlling stake of the Phoenix Group (one of the Company’s approved Israeli shareholders) has been sold to foreign entities. On November 12, 2019, the Israeli Ministry of Communications issued a temporary order (which ended on November 1, 2020) (the “Temporary Order”) amending the Company’s cellular license and reducing the percentage that the approved Israeli entities are required to hold (from 5% to 3.82% of the means of control in the Company). On July 7, 2020, the MoC published an amendment to the Company's cellular license which provides that the license terms applicable to Israeli shareholders may be replaced by an order issued by virtue of the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting), 1982. Since the regulatory procedure allowing the above-mentioned license amendment to take place was still ongoing at the time, on October 26, 2020, the Israeli Ministry of Communications extended the term of the Temporary Order (ending on March 1, 2021). This temporary order allowed the Ministry and the Company sufficient time in which to resolve the issue of holdings of approved Israeli shareholders in the Company. During February 2021, the regulatory procedure allowing the above-mentioned license amendment to take place has been completed.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 27 –EARNINGS PER SHARE

Following are data relating to the profit and the weighted average number of shares that were taken into account in computing the basic and diluted EPS:

   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
 
Profit used for the computation of  
                 
basic and diluted EPS attributable to the owners of the Company (NIS in millions)
   
57
     
19
     
17
 
                         
Weighted average number of shares used 
                       
in computation of basic EPS (in thousands) 
   
165,979
     
162,831
     
182,331
 
                         
Add - net additional shares from assumed 
                       
      exercise of employee stock options and restricted
                       
      shared (in thousands)
   
983
     
777
     
857
 
                         
Weighted average number of shares used in 
                       
computation of diluted EPS (in thousands)
   
166,962
     
163,608
     
183,188
 
                         
Number of options and restricted shares not taken into
                       
     account in computation of diluted earnings per share,
                       
     because of their anti-dilutive effect (in thousands)
   
9,609
     
8,952
     
6,466
 


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Annex “B”

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020

The following report is a summary only, and is not intended to be a comprehensive review of the company’s business and results of its operations and financial condition for the year 2020. The report is based upon and should be read in conjunction with Partner’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Form 20-F"). In particular, you should read the risk factors appearing in the Form 20-F for a discussion of a number of factors that affect and could affect Partner’s financial condition and results of operations.

This report, as well as Form 20-F, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “will,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “project,” “goal,” “target” and similar expressions often identify forward-looking statements but are not the only way we identify these statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this annual report, including the statements in the sections of this annual report entitled “Item 3D. Key Information – Risk Factors,” “Item 4. Information on the Company” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and elsewhere in this annual report regarding our future performance, revenues or margins, market share or reduction of expenses, regulatory developments, and any statements regarding other future events or our future prospects, are forward-looking statements.

We have based these forward-looking statements on our current knowledge and our present beliefs and expectations regarding possible future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about Partner, consumer habits and preferences in cellular and fixed-line telephone usage, trends in the Israeli telecommunications industry in general, the impact of current global economic conditions and possible regulatory and legal developments. For a description of some of the risks see “Item 3D Risk Factors,” “Item 4 Information On The Company”, “Item 5 Operating And Financial Review And Prospects,” “Item 8A.1 Legal And Administrative Proceedings” and “Item 11 Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this annual report might not occur, and actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In this report, references to “$” and “US dollars” are to United States dollars and references to “NIS” are to New Israeli Shekels.  This report contains translations of NIS amounts into US dollars at December 31, 2020 NIS 3.215 =US$ 1.00 as published by the Bank of Israel, solely for the convenience of the reader.


Results of Consolidated Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2019

Composition of revenues and cost of revenues

   
New Israeli Shekels
 
   
Year ended
December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2020
 
   
In millions
 
             
Service revenues
   
2,560
     
2,508
 
Equipment revenues
   
674
     
681
 
Total revenues
   
3,234
     
3,189
 
                 
Cost of revenues – Services
   
2,177
     
2,128
 
Cost of revenues – Equipment
   
530
     
536
 
Total Cost of revenues
   
2,707
     
2,664
 
                 
Gross profit
   
527
     
525
 

Total revenues. In 2020, total revenues were NIS 3,189 million (US$ 992 million), a decrease of 1% from NIS 3,234 million in 2019.
 
Revenues from services. Service revenues in 2020 totaled NIS 2,508 million (US$ 780 million), a decrease of 2% from NIS 2,560 million in 2019.
 
Revenues from equipment. Equipment revenues in 2020 totaled NIS 681 million (US$ 212 million), an increase of 1% from NIS 674 million in 2019, principally reflecting significant increases in sales of cellular equipment to wholesale customers and of fixed-line equipment for both business and private customers.  These increases in sales were partially offset by lower volumes of retail sales of cellular equipment following the closure of some sales points during certain COVID-19-related lockdown periods during the year.
 
Gross profit from service revenues. The gross profit from service revenues in 2020 was NIS 380 million (US$ 118 million), compared with NIS 383 million in 2019, a decrease of 1%. This decrease largely reflected the negative impact of the COVID-19 on revenues from roaming services, which was partially offset by the positive contribution from the growth in internet and TV services. In addition, the decrease in revenues was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses, the cost-cutting measures taken to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, and the receipt in 2020 of a government-mandated refund from Bezeq of approximately NIS 20 million of payments for access to the wholesale internet infrastructure in previous years. See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
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Gross profit from equipment sales. Gross profit from equipment sales in 2020 was NIS 145 million (US$ 45 million), compared with NIS 144 million in 2019, an increase of 1%. The increase mainly reflected an increase in gross profit from sales of fixed-line equipment, partially offset by a decrease in gross profit from sales of cellular equipment.
 
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses and credit losses.  Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses and credit losses totaled NIS 459 million (US$ 142 million) in 2020, a decrease of 2% compared with NIS 468 million in 2019. This decrease mainly reflected the cost-cutting measures on workforce expenses,  whose effect was partially offset by an increase in amortization expenses related to the costs of obtaining contracts with customers under IFRS 15 and an immaterial increase in credit losses reflecting an increase in the provision for expected credit losses as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
 
Total operating expenses ("OPEX"). Total operating expenses amounted to NIS 1,871 million (US$ 582 million) in 2020, a decrease of 1%, or NIS 14 million, from 2019 (OPEX is not a financial measure under IFRS and not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures for other companies. It includes cost of service revenues (NIS 2,128 million in 2020) and selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses and credit losses (NIS 459 million in 2020), and excludes depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses and other expenses (mainly amortization of employee share-based compensation) (NIS 716 million in 2020)).  The decrease mainly reflected a decrease in workforce and related expenses as part of the cost-cutting measures taken to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on revenues, and a decrease in wholesale internet infrastructure access expenses following receipt of a government-mandated refund from Bezeq of approximately NIS 20 million of payments for access to the wholesale internet infrastructure in previous years and a decrease in international calling services expenses. The decreases in these expenses were partially offet by increases in interconnect expenses due to the significant increase in outgoing call volumes related to the COVID-19 crisis. See also Items 5A.2a and 5A.2b for a breakdown of total operating expenses by segment.
 
Including depreciation, amortization and other expenses (mainly amortization of employee share-based compensation), total operating expenses in 2020 amounted to NIS 2,587 million (US$ 805 million), a decrease of 2%, or NIS 58 million, compared with NIS 2,645 million in 2019. See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Other income, net. Other income, net, totaled NIS 30 million (US$ 9 million) in 2020, an increase of 7% compared with NIS 28 million in 2019. See also note 23 to our consolidated financial statements.

Operating profit. Operating profit for 2020 was NIS 96 million (US$ 30 million), an increase of 10% compared with operating profit of NIS 87 million in 2019. The increase in operating profit mainly reflected the decrease in operating expenses including depreciation and amortization expenses, which more than offset the decrease in service revenues.
 
Finance costs, net. Finance costs, net in 2020 were NIS 69 million (US$ 22 million), an increase of 1% compared with NIS 68 million in 2019. The increase mainly reflected the one-time expense of approximately NIS 7 million relating to the partial early repayment of the Company’s Notes Series F during the year, partially offset by a decrease in lease interest and an increase in interest from cash and deposits. See also “Item 5B Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
 
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Profit before income tax. Profit before income taxes for 2020 was NIS 27 million (US$ 8 million), an increase of 42% compared with NIS 19 million in 2019, reflecting the increase in operating profit.
 
Income taxes on profit. The Company recorded income tax expenses of NIS 10 million (US$ 3 million) for 2020, compared with no income tax expenses for 2019.
 
In 2019, the Company recorded a one-time income of NIS 6 million in income tax expenses.
 
The effective tax rate of the Company was 37% in 2020 compared with 0% in 2019, and compared with the regular corporate tax rate in Israel of 23% for 2019 and 2020, largely as a result of non-deductible expenses and the one-time factor in 2019 described immediately above.
 
Excluding the one-time factor in 2019, the effective tax rate of the Company in 2019 would have been 32%.
 
The Company’s effective tax rate is expected to continue to be higher than the general Israeli corporate tax rate (excluding one-time effects) mainly due to nondeductible expenses.  See also note 25 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Profit. Profit in 2020 was NIS 17 million (US$ 5 million), a decrease of 11% compared with NIS 19 million in 2019. Based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2020, basic earnings per share or ADS was NIS 0.09 (US$ 0.03), compared with NIS 0.12 in 2019.
 
For information regarding potential downward impacts on profits in 2021, see “Item 5D.2 Outlook.”
 
Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA in 2020 totaled NIS 822 million (US$ 256 million), a decrease of 4% or NIS 31 million from NIS 853 million in 2019. As a percentage of total revenues, Adjusted EBITDA in 2020 was 26% unchanged from 2019.

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Results of Operation By Segment For The Year Ended December 31, 2020 Compared To The Year Ended December 31, 2019

Cellular Segment

Total revenues. Total revenues for the cellular segment in 2020 were NIS 2,208 million (US$ 687 million), a decrease of 7% from NIS 2,369 million in 2019.

Revenues from services. Service revenues for the cellular segment in 2020 totaled NIS 1,663 million (US$ 517 million), a decrease of 8% from NIS 1,798 million in 2019. The decrease was mainly the result of the negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis, which caused a very significant reduction in revenues from roaming services, and the continued price erosion of cellular services due to on-going competitive market conditions. These decreases in service revenues were partially offset by an increase in interconnect revenues due to the significant increase in incoming call volumes related to the COVID-19 crisis and an increase in revenues due to the growth of the cellular subscriber base.

As an illustration of the level of competition in the cellular market, approximately 1.9 million cellular subscribers are estimated to have switched operators within the Israeli market (with number porting) during 2020; similarly, approximately 2.2 million subscribers switched in 2019 and approximately 2.4 million in 2018. While our annual churn rate for cellular subscribers decreased marginally in 2020 to 30% compared with 31% in 2019 and 35% in 2018, competition in the cellular subscriber market remained intense. Significant price erosion continued to be caused by the number of cellular subscribers who moved between different rateplans or airtime packages (generally with a lower monthly fee) within the Company.
 
Revenues from equipment. Revenues from equipment sales for the cellular segment in 2020 totaled NIS 545 million (US$ 170 million), a decrease of 5% from NIS 571 million in 2019, mainly reflecting a decrease in the volume of retail sales of cellular equipment following the closure of some sales points during certain COVID-19-related lockdown periods during the year, partially offset by a significant increase in cellular equipment sales to wholesale customers.
 
Gross profit from equipment sales. The gross profit from equipment sales for the cellular segment in 2020 was NIS 94 million (US$ 29 million), compared with NIS 107 million in 2019, a decrease of 12%. This decrease mainly reflected the decrease in the volume of equipment sales, as described above, in addition to a decrease in profit margins from sales due to a change in the product mix.
 
Cost of service revenues. The cost of service revenues for the cellular segment decreased by 7% from NIS 1,514 million in 2019 to NIS 1,403 million (US$ 436 million) in 2020.  This decrease mainly reflected the decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses related to the cellular network, as well as the decrease in workforce and related expenses and in roaming expenses, partially offset by the increase in interconnect expenses due to the significant increase in outgoing call volumes related to the COVID-19 crisis (in parallel to the increase in incoming call volumes discussed above). See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses and credit losses. Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses and credit losses for the cellular segment in 2020 amounted to NIS 300 million (US$ 93 million), a decrease of 10% from NIS 334 million in 2019. The decrease mainly reflected the decrease in workforce and related expenses, which were partially offset by increases in amortization expenses and credit losses. See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Total operating expenses ("OPEX"). Total operating expenses (OPEX is not a financial measure under IFRS and not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures for other companies; see "Item 5A.2" for reconciliation on a consolidated basis) for the cellular segment totaled NIS 1,253 million (US$ 390 million) in 2020, a decrease of 4% or NIS 45 million from NIS 1,298 million in 2019, principally due to the decrease in workforce and related expenses, partially offset by the increase in interconnect expenses discussed above. See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements. Including depreciation and amortization expenses and other expenses (mainly amortization of employee share-based compensation), total operating expenses totaled NIS 1,703 million (US$ 530 million), a decrease of 8% compared with NIS 1,848 million in 2019.
 
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Operating profit. Overall, operating profit for the cellular segment in 2020 was NIS 73 million (US$ 23 million), a decrease of 5% compared with NIS 77 million in 2019, mainly reflecting the decrease in cellular segment service revenues and the decrease in gross profit from equipment sales which were partially offset by the decrease in operating expenses including depreciation and amortization expenses and other expenses.
 
 Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA for the cellular segment was NIS 533 million (US$ 166 million) in 2020, a decrease of 16% from NIS 635 million in 2019, largely for the same reasons as the decrease in operating profit (excluding depreciation and amortization expenses and other expenses). As a percentage of total cellular revenues, Adjusted EBITDA for the cellular segment in 2020 was 24% compared with 27% in 2019.

Fixed Line Segment
 
Total revenues. Total revenues in 2020 for the fixed-line segment were NIS 1,129 million (US$ 351 million), an increase of 10% compared with NIS 1,028 million in 2019.
 
Revenues from services. Service revenues for the fixed-line segment totaled NIS 993 million (US$ 309 million) in 2020, an increase of 7% compared with NIS 925 million in 2019.  This increase mainly reflected the increase in revenues resulting from the growth in internet and TV services, which was partially offset by a decline in revenues from international calling services (including the market for wholesale international traffic) which continue to be adversely affected by the increased penetration of internet-based solutions. See also "Item 3D.2n The telecommunications industry is subject to rapid and significant changes in technology and industry structure which could reduce demand for our services."
 
Revenues from equipment. Revenues from equipment sales for the fixed-line segment in 2020 totaled NIS 136 million (US$ 42 million), an increase of 32% compared with NIS 103 million in 2019, mainly reflecting an increase in the volume of sales of fixed-line equipment for both business and private customers.
 
Gross profit from equipment sales. The gross profit from equipment sales for the fixed-line segment in 2020 was NIS 51 million (US$ 16 million), compared with NIS 37 million in 2019, an increase of 38%, again largely a reflection of the impact of an increase in sales recorded from sales of internet-related equipment and devices.
 
Cost of service revenues. The cost of service revenues for the fixed-line segment increased by 6% from NIS 826 million in 2019 to NIS 873 million (US$ 272 million) in 2020.  This increase mainly reflected increased expenses related to the growth in fixed-line segment services (including workforce and related expenses and depreciation and amortization expenses) and an increase in interconnect expenses (in parallel to the increase in incoming call volumes discussed in the cellular segment above), partially offset by receipt of a government-mandated refund from Bezeq of approximately NIS 20 million of payments for access to the wholesale internet infrastructure in previous years and a decrease in international calling services expenses. See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
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Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses and credit losses. Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses and credit losses for the fixed-line segment in 2020 amounted to NIS 159 million (US$ 49 million), an increase of 19% from NIS 134 million in 2019. The increase mainly reflected increased workforce and related expenses and depreciation and amortization expenses related to the growth in fixed-line segment services. See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Total operating expenses ("OPEX"). Total operating expenses (OPEX is not a financial measure under IFRS and not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures for other companies; see "Item 5A.2. for reconciliation on a consolidated basis) for the fixed-line segment totaled NIS 766 million (US$ 238 million) in 2020, an increase of 2% or NIS 16 million from NIS 750 million in 2019. See also note 22 to our consolidated financial statements. Including depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses and other expenses (mainly amortization of employee share-based compensation), total operating expenses for the fixed-line segment totaled NIS 1,032 million (US$ 321 million), an increase of 8% compared with NIS 960 million in 2019.
 
Operating profit. Operating profit for the fixed-line segment was NIS 23 million (US$ 7 million) in 2020,  an increase of 130% compared to NIS 10 million in 2019, mainly reflecting the impact of the growth in TV and internet services and the increase in gross profit from fixed-line segment equipment sales, which more than offset the increase in total operating expenses including depreciation, amortization expenses and other expenses (mainly amortization of employee share-based compensation).
 
Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA for the fixed-line segment was NIS 289 million (US$ 90 million) in 2020, an increase of 33% from NIS 218 million in 2019. The increase resulted from the growth in TV and internet services and the increase in gross profit from fixed-line equipment sales, which were partially offset by the increase in total operating expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses and other expenses (mainly amortization of employee share-based compensation)). As a percentage of total fixed-line revenues, Adjusted EBITDA for the fixed-line segment in 2020 was 26%, compared with 21% in 2019.


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Annex “C”
 
Translation of Sections 21-24 of the License

Transfer of Means of Control

21.1
A holding of ten percent (10%) or more of any of the Means of Control in the Licensee will not be transferred, either directly or indirectly, either all at once or in parts, unless given the Minister’s prior written consent.

21.2
Any of the said Means of Control, or a part of them, in the Licensee, may not be transferred in any way, if as a result of the transfer, control in the Licensee will be transferred from one person to another, unless given the Minister’s prior written consent.

21.3
No control shall be acquired, either direct or indirect, in the Licensee, and no person, whether on his/her own or together with his/her relative or with those acting with him/her on a regular basis, shall acquire in it ten percent (10%) or more of any of the Means of Control in the Licensee, whether all at once or in parts, unless given the Minister’s prior written consent.

21.4
Deleted1

21.5
2Despite the provisions of sub-clauses 21.1 and 21.3 above, should there occur a transfer or purchase of a percentage of Tradable Means of Control in the Licensee requiring consent under clauses 21.1 and 21.3 (other than a transfer of purchase that results in a transfer of control), without the Minister’s consent having been sought, the Licensee shall report this to the Minister in writing, and shall make an application to the Minister to approve the said transfer or purchase of the Means of Control in the Licensee, within 21 days of the date on which the Licensee became aware of such.

In this Clause 21, “Tradable Means of Control” – Means of Control, including Global or American Depository Shares (GDR’s or ADR’s), or similar certificates, registered for trading on the securities exchange in Israel or overseas, and offered to the public by prospectus, or held by the public in Israel or overseas.

21.6
Neither the entry into an underwriting agreement relating to the issue or sale of securities to the public, the registration for trading on the securities exchange in Israel or overseas, nor the deposit or registration of securities with a registration company or with a depository agent or a custodian for the purpose of registration of GDRs or ADRs or similar certificates relating to the issue or sale of securities to the public shall in and of themselves be considered as a transfer of Means of Control in the Licensee3.


1 Amendment No. 52
2 Amendment No. 3
3 Amendment No. 4


21.7

(a)
Irregular Holdings shall be noted in the Licensee’s members register (the list of shareholders) stating the fact that they are irregular, immediately upon the Licensee’s becoming aware of this, and a notice of theregistration shall be given by the Licensee to the holder of such Irregular Holding and to the Minister.


(b)
Irregular Holdings, noted as aforesaid in clause 21.7(a), shall not provide the holder with any rights, and shall be “dormant shares” as defined in Section 308 of the Companies Law 5759-1999, expect in the case of the receipt of a dividend or any other distribution to shareholders (especially the right to participate in an allotment of rights calculated on the basis of holdings of Means of Control in the Licensee, although holdings accumulated as aforesaid shall also be considered as Irregular Holdings), and therefore no action or claim of the activation of a right by virtue of the Irregular Holdings shall have any force, except in the case of the receipt of a dividend or any other distribution as aforesaid.

Without derogating form the generality of the above:


(1)
A shareholder who takes part in a vote during a meeting of shareholders shall advise the Licensee prior to the vote, or in the case of documentary voting on the voting document, whether his holdings in the Licensee or his voting require consent under clauses 21 and 23 of the License or not; where a shareholder does not so advise, he may not vote and his vote shall not count.


(2)
No director of the Licensee shall be appointed, elected or transferred from office by virtue of an Irregular Holding; should a director be appointed, elected or transferred from office as aforesaid, the said appointment, election or transfer, as the case may be, shall be of no effect.


(3)
Irregular Holdings shall not provide voting rights in the general meeting;

For the purposes of this clause:
“Irregular Holdings” – the holding of Tradable Means of Control without the Minister’s consent as required under clause 23, and all holdings of a person holding Tradable Means of Control acting contrary to the provisions of clause 24; for so long as the Minister’s consent under clause 21 has been sought but not yet granted, or whilst there is a situation of breach of the provisions of clauses 23 or 24.


(c)
The provisions of clause 21.7 shall be included in the Articles of Association of the Licensee, including the provisions of clause 21.9, mutatis mutandis.

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21.8
For so long as the Articles of Association of the Licensee provide as set out in clause 21.7, and the Licensee acts in accordance with the provisions of clauses 21.5 and 21.7, and for so long as none of the holdings of 4Founding Shareholders or their Substitutes  reduces to less than56 267% of all Means of Control in the Licensee immediately prior to the listing of the shares for trade, and for so long as the Articles of Association of the Licensee provide that a majority of the voting power in the general meeting of the Licensee may appoint all members of the Board of Directors of the Licensee, other than external directors required by any law and/or the relevant Exchange Rules, the Irregular Holdings shall not, in and of themselves, give rise to a cause for the cancellation of the Licensee.
'For the purpose of this article: "Founding Shareholders or their Substitutes"- Matbit Telecommunications Systems Ltd., Advent Investment Pte Limited, Matav Investments Ltd and Tapuz Cellular Systems limited Partnership as well as any other entity that one of them has transferred the Means of Control in the Licensee to, with the Minister's consent, before 4.7.2004 (each of the above entities shall be termed "Founding Shareholder"), as well as any other entity that a Founding Shareholder will transfer Means of Control in the Licensee to after 4.7.2004, provided that the Minister gave his written consent that the transferree be considered for this matter as the Founding Shareholder's substitute from the date to be determined by the Minister, including anyone that is an Israel Entity as defined in Article 22A.2, that purchased Means of Control from the Licensee and received the Minister's approval to be considered a founding shareholder or their substitute from the date set by the Minister8, unless an instruction was given to the Licensee in accordance with article 13 of the law, as set forth in section 22A.2(2)9. Such consent under this article does not exempt the Licensee from the obligation to receive the Minister's consent for every transfer of the Means of Control in the Licensee that requires the Minister's consent in accordance with any other article in the License.10

21.9
The provisions of clauses 21.5 through 21.8 shall not apply to the founding shareholders or their substitutes.11.

22.
Placing a Charge on Means of Control

Any shareholder in the company that holds the License, or a shareholder in an Interested Party in the same company, is not allowed to encumber his/her shares, in a way that the realization of the charge would cause a change in the ownership in ten percent (10%) or more of any of the Means of Control in the Licensee, unless the charge agreement includes a constraint, according to which the charge cannot be realized without prior consent, in writing, by the Minister.


4 Amendment No. 25
5 Amendment No. 9
6 Amendment No. 28
7Amendment No. 31
8 Amendment No. 31
9 Amendment No. 105
10 Amendment No. 25
11 Amendment No. 31

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22A.
Israeli Requirement and Holdings of Founding Shareholders or their Substitutes12

22A.1
The total cumulative holdings of the "Founding Shareholders or their Substitutes", as defined in Article 21.8, (including anyone that is an “Israeli Entity” as defined in Article 22.2A below, that purchased Means of Control from the Licensee and received the Minister’s approval to be considered a founding shareholder or their substitute from the date set by the Minister), and are bound by an agreement for the fulfillment of the provisions of Article 22A of the License (in this Article they will all be considered “Founding Shareholders or their Substitutes”) shall not be reduced to less than 26% of each of the Means of Control in the Licensee.

22A.2
13(1) The total cumulative holdings of  "Israeli Entities", one or more, which are among the Founding Shareholders or their Substitutes, out of the total holdings of Founding Shareholders or their Substitutes as set forth in Article 22.1A above, shall be at a rate not less than five percent (5%) of the total issued share capital and from each of the Means of Control in the Licensee. For this matter, the issued share capital of the Licensee shall be calculated by deducting the number of “Dormant Shares” held by the Licensee.

In this Article-

Israeli Entity"- for an individual-an Israeli Citizen or Resident of Israel, for a corporation- a corporation that was incorporated in Israel and an individual that is an Israeli Citizen and a Resident of Israel, controls the corporation either directly or indirectly, as long as the indirect control shall be only through a corporation that was incorporated in Israel, one or more. However, for the matter of indirect holdings, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Communications may approve holdings through a corporation that has not been incorporated in Israel, as long as the corporation does not directly hold shares in the Licensee, and only if they are convinced that this will not derogate from the provisions of this article. For this matter, “Israeli Citizen”- as defined in the Nationality Law, 5712-1952; “Resident”-as defined in the Inhabitants Registry Law, 5725-1965; "Dormant Shares"- as defined in Article 308 of the Companies Law, 5759-1999.

(2) Sub-section (1) shall not apply, if the corporation was given an instruction in accordance with Article 13 of the Law, as set forth in Article 22A.2(2).

22A.3
At least one tenth (10%) of the members of the Board of Directors of the Licensee shall be appointed by the  Israeli Entities as set forth in Article 22A.2. Notwithstanding the above-mentioned, for this matter- if the Board of Directors of the Licensee shall consist of up to 14 members – at least one director shall be appointed by the Israeli entities as set forth in Article 22.2A above, if the Board of Directors of the Licensee shall consist of between 15 and 24 members-at least 2 directors shall be appointed by the Israeli entities as set forth in Article 22.2A above and so on and so forth. 14This Article shall not apply if an instruction was given to the Licensee in accordance with Article 13 of the Law, as set forth in Article 22A.2(2).


12 Amendment No. 31-Amendment No. 31 will come into effect upon completion of all of the obligations set forth in article 22A and no later than 30 June 2005, in accordance with the Ministry of Communications document 62/05-4031 dated 13 March 2005
13 Amendment No. 105


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22A.4
The Licensee's Board of Directors shall appoint from among its members that have security clearance and security compatibility  to be determined by the General Security Service  (hereinafter: “ Directors with Clearance”) a committee to be designated  "the  Committee for Security Matters", or CSM.

The CSM shall consist of at least 4 Directors with Clearance including at least one External Director. Security matters shall be discussed, subject to Article 22A.5, solely by the CSM. A resolution that was adopted or an action that was taken by the CSM, shall have the same effect as a resolution that was adopted or an action that was taken by the Board of Directors and shall be discussed by the Board of Directors only if necessary in accordance with Article 22A.5 and subject to Article 22A.5.

In this article-“security matters”-as defined in the Bezeq Order (Determination of Essential Service Provided by “Bezeq”, the Israeli Telecommunications Company Ltd), 5757-1997, as of March 9, 2005.

22A.5
Security matters that the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee of the Licensee shall be required to consider in accordance with the mandatory provisions of the Companies Law, 5759-1999, or in accordance with the mandatory provisions of any other law that applies to the Licensee shall be discussed, if they need to be discussed by the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee, only in the presence of Directors with Clearance. Directors that do not have security clearance shall not be allowed to participate in this Board of Directors or Audit Committee meeting and shall not be entitled to receive information or to review documents that relate to this matter. The legal quorum for such meetings shall include only Directors with Clearance.

The Licensee may set out in its Articles of Association that an Office Holder, who in the capacity of his position or based on the provisions of the law or the Articles of Association, should have received information or participate in security matter meetings and this was denied him due to Article 22A.5, will be released  from any liability for any claim of breach of  duty of care towards the Licensee, if the breach of duty of care was  a result of his or her inability to participate in the meetings or receive  information.

22A.6
The shareholders at a general meeting shall not be entitled to assume, delegate, transfer or exercise any of the authorities granted to another organ in the company, regarding security matters



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22A.7

(a)
The Minister shall appoint an observer for the Board of Directors and committee meetings that has security clearance and security compatibility that will be determined by the General Security Services.


(b)
The observer shall be a government employee, qualified to serve as a director, in accordance with Chapter C of the Government Companies Law, 5735-1975.


(c)
In addition, and without derogating from any duty imposed on him by any law, the observer shall be bound by confidentiality towards the Licensee, except as the matter may be required  to fulfill his  responsibilities as an observer. The observer shall not act as an observer or in any other capacity for any entity that deals with the provision of telecommunication services and directly competes with the Licensee, and shall refrain from any conflict of interest between his position as an observer and between the Licensee, excluding conflicts of interest that result from his being a government employee that is fulfilling his responsibilities as an observer with the Licensee. The observer shall undertake towards the Licensee not to serve as an observer or an office holder, and not to fulfill a position or be employed, directly or indirectly by any  entity that directly competes  with the Licensee or  has a conflict of interest with the Licensee, excluding a conflict of interest that results from his being a government employee that is fulfilling his responsibilities as an observer with the Licensee throughout the duration of his position as an observer with the Licensee and for eighteen months  after he completes this term.

In any case of a dispute regarding a conflict of interest of the observer, the matter shall be decided by the State Attorney General or a person on his behalf.


(d)
Notices to Board of Director and committee meetings, including the CSM, shall be sent to the observer and he shall be entitled to participate as an observer in each such meeting.


(e)
The observer's entitlement to receive information from the Licensee, shall be the same as a director. If the Licensee believes that certain information that is sensitive business information is not required by the observer in order to fulfill his duties, the Licensee may delay delivery of such information to the observer and shall inform him accordingly. If the observer believes that he should receive such information, the matter shall be decided by the head of the General Security Services.


(f)
If the observer believes  that the Licensee adopted or is about to adopt a resolution regarding security matters, contrary to the provisions of the License, contrary to Article 13 of the Law or contrary to the provisions of Article 11 of the General Security Services Law, 5762-2002, he shall immediately notify the Licensee in writing. Such a notice shall be sent to the chairman of the Board of Directors and to the chairman of the CSM and adequate time shall be given, under the circumstances of the case, to remedy the breach or to change the resolution, if possible.

22A.8
The provisions of Article 22A of the License shall be adopted in the Articles of Association of the Licensee.

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Section C: Cross-Ownership and Conflict of Interests
 
23.
Prohibition of Cross-Ownership

23.1
The Licensee, an Office Holder or an Interested Party in the Licensee, as well as an Office Holder in an Interested Party in the Licensee, shall not hold, either directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more of any Means of Control in a Competing MRT Operator, and shall not serve as an Office Holder in a Competing MRT Operator or in an Interested Party in a Competing MRT Operator; for this matter, “Holding” includes holding as an agent.

23.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 23.1, the Minister may, based upon written request, permit an Office Holder in the Licensee to serve as an Office Holder in an Interested Party in a Competing MRT Operator, or permit an Office Holder in an Interested Party in the Licensee to serve as an Office Holder in a Competing MRT Operator or in an Interested Party in a Competing MRT Operator, if he is satisfied, that this will not harm the competition in MRT Services;  the Minister may condition the granting of such permit on conditions that the Office Holder must fulfill for prevention of harm to the competition as aforesaid.

23.3
Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 23.1, an Interested Party in the Licensee, which is a trust fund, an insurance company, an investment company or a pension fund, may hold up to ten percent (10%) of the Means of Control in a Competing MRT Operator, and an Interested Party in a Competing MRT Operator, which is a trust fund, an insurance company, an investment company or a pension fund, may hold up to ten percent (10%) of the Means of Control in the Licensee, provided it does not have a representative or an appointee on its behalf among the Office Holders of a Competing MRT Operator or of the Licensee, as the case may be, unless it is required to do so by law.

23.4
The Licensee, an Office Holder or an Interested Party in the Licensee, as well as an Office Holder in an Interested Party in the Licensee, will not control a Competing MRT Operator, and will not cause it, by any act or omission, to be controlled by a Competing MRT Operator or by an Office Holder or an Interested Party in a Competing MRT Operator, or by an Office Holder in an Interested Party in a Competing MRT Operator, or by a person or corporation that controls a Competing MRT Operator.

23.5
The rate of indirect holding in a corporation will be a product of the percentage of holdings  in each stage of the chain of ownership, subject to what is set out in Paragraph 23.6; for example:
 

(A)
‘A’ holds 40%  in Company ‘B’;
 

(B)
Company ‘B’ holds 40%  in Company ‘C’;
 

(C)
Company ‘C’ holds 25%  in Company ‘D’;
 

(D)
Therefore, Company ‘A’ holds, indirectly, 4% of Company ‘D’.

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23.6
For the matter of this Paragraph and Paragraphs 14.1 (G) (6), (7), (8), (8a), (9) and 21.4, if a certain body (hereinafter: “the Controlling Body”) controls another body that has holdings, directly or indirectly, in the Licensee (hereinafter: “the Controlled Body”), the Controlling Body, and also any other body controlled by the Controlling Body, will be attributed with the rate of holdings in the Licensee that the Controlled Body has, directly or indirectly; according to the following examples:
 

A.
Direct holdings:
 

(1)
‘A’ holds 50% in Company ‘B’, and controls it;
 

(2)
Company ‘B’ holds 50% in Company ‘C’, and controls it;
 

(3)
Company ‘C’ holds 10% in the Licensee and does not control it;
 

(4)
Therefore, notwithstanding that ‘A’s’ holdings in the Licensee in accordance with the instructions of Paragraph 5.6 are 2.5%, ‘A’ and also any body controlled by ‘A’ will be deemed as an Interested Party holding 10% in the Licensee.
 

B.
Indirect holdings:
 

(1)
‘A’ holds 50% of Company ‘B’ and controls it;
 

(2)
Company ‘B’ holds 40% of Company ‘C’ and controls it;
 

(3)
Company ‘C’ holds 40% of Company ‘D’ and does not control it;
 

(4)
Company ‘D’ holds 40% of the Licensee and does not control it;
 

(5)
Therefore, ‘A’ and any body controlled by ‘A’ will be regarded as having a holding in the Licensee at the rate of holdings of Company ‘C’ in the Licensee, which is holdings of 16% (according to the method set out in Paragraph 23.5 for the calculation of the rate of indirect holdings in the absence of control), and in this manner, ‘A’ and any body controlled by ‘A’ is an Interested Party in the Licensee.

23.7
If a certain body has indirect holding in the Licensee, through two or more Interested Parties, then for the purpose of its definition as an Interested Party, and for the purpose of determining the rate of holding with regard to this Paragraph, the greatest indirect rate of holding will be taken into account, and also any rate of holding that derives from the chain of holdings through which the said holding body is attributed with the holdings of corporations controlled by it in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 23.6;  the rates of holdings that derive from two or more chains that will be taken into account as stated above, will be cumulative for the purpose of calculating the rate of holdings.

23.8
The Minister may, in response to a written request, permit an Interested Party in the Licensee to hold, either directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more in any of the Means of Control of a Competing MRT Operator, if the Minister is satisfied that this will not harm competition in the MRT field; 15the Minister may condition the granting of the said permit on a condition that the Interested Party in the Licensee or competing MRT Operator is an Interested Party merely by virtue of the provisions of Article 23.6 .



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24.1
Prohibition of Conflict of interests

The Licensee, any body in which the Licensee is an Interested Party, an Office Holder in the Licensee or an Interested Party in the company holding the License or an Office Holder in an Interested Party therein, will not be party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with a Competing MRT Operator, or an Interested Party or an Office Holder in it, or an Office Holder in an Interested Party in a Competing MRT Operator, or any other body in which a Competing MRT Operator is an Interested Party, which are intended to or might reduce or harm competition in anything that pertains to MRT Services, MRT Terminal Equipment or any other Telecommunications Services.

24.216
Without derogating from the aforementioned in Article 24.1, the Licensee may reach a Cooperati


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[THIS DEED OF VOTE IS A CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION OF THE BINDING
HEBREW VERSION OF THE DEED OF VOTE (KTAV HATZBA'A) REQUIRED BY ISRAELI LAW]

Date: March 25, 2021

Partner Communications Company Ltd.

Deed of Vote - Part I

In accordance with the Companies Regulations (Deeds of Vote and Position Notices)  (2005)

Name of the Company
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (the “Company”).

Type, date and place of general meeting
Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 14:00 (Israel time), at the Company's offices, 8 Ha’amal Street, Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel or at any adjournment thereof. The telephone number for inquiries is +972-54-7814191.

Pursuant to the Israeli Companies Law (1999), as amended (the “Israeli Companies Law”) and the Israeli Companies Regulations (Deeds of Vote and Position Notices) (2005), as amended (the “Deed of Vote Regulations”), shareholders who will not attend the meeting in person may vote with respect to items 4-5 on the agenda by a Hebrew form of deed of vote (ktav hatzba'a) and these items are subject to provisions set forth in the Israeli Companies Law and the Deed of Vote Regulations (the “Regulations Procedure”). For the shareholder’s convenience, items 1-3 on the agenda are also included in this document although said items are not subject to the Regulations Procedure.

For the shareholders’ convenience, items 1-3  on the agenda, which are not subject to the Regulations Procedure, are set forth below:
 
1.
Approval of the re-appointment of Kesselman & Kesselman, independent certified public accountants in Israel and a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited group, as the Company's auditor for the period ending at the close of the next annual general meeting;
 
2.
Discussion of the auditor’s remuneration for the year ended December 31, 2020, as determined by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors, and the report of the Board of Directors with respect to the remuneration paid to the auditor and its affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2020; and
 
3.
Discussion of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the report of the Board of Directors for such period.
 

The items on the agenda, which are subject to the Regulations Procedure, are set forth below:

Set forth below is a summary of the proposed resolutions that may be voted on by the Deed of Vote:
 
4.
to re-elect the following directors to the Company’s Board of Directors until the close of the next annual general meeting: Mr. Richard Hunter, Mr. Yehuda Saban, Mr. Yossi Shachak, Mr. Ori Yaron and Mr. Shlomo Zohar (the "Appointed Directors").

Under the Israeli Companies Law, the directors of the Company (other than the external directors (Dahatzim) who generally serve for three year terms) shall be appointed at the annual general meeting, unless otherwise provided in the Company’s Articles of Association, and shall serve in office until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association.
 
In accordance with Section 22.3A of the Company’s General License for the Provision of Mobile Radio Telephone Services using the Cellular Method in Israel dated April 7, 1998, as amended (the “License”), and with Article 23.2.6 of the Company’s Articles of Association, and notwithstanding any other provision of the Articles of Association, a Qualified Israeli Director (as defined in the Articles of Association) shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors, and may be removed from such office, only upon written notice to the Company Secretary of his or her appointment or removal by Founding Israeli Shareholders holding Minimum Israeli Holding Shares (as both terms are defined in the Articles of Association) (the "Founding Israeli Shareholders"). The Founding Israeli Shareholders have appointed Ms. Osnat Ronen as a Qualified Israeli Director on or prior to December 8, 2009. Ms. Osnat Ronen has been a director in the Company since December 2009 and was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors in November 2019. She is also a member of the Security Committee. Ms. Ronen currently serves on the Board of Directors of Discount Capital Underwriters. She also volunteers as a director of the College for Management (Michlala Le-Minhal). Ms. Ronen serves as one of the founders of Wecheck Ltd. and serves on the Board of Directors and as President. Ms. Ronen founded FireWind 01 GP in 2015 and has since served as its general partner until 2019. Ms. Ronen has also served as an advisor to Liquidnet, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. Until March 20, 2021, Ms. Ronen served on the Board of Directors of Fox-Wizel Ltd. Between 2013 and 2018, Ms. Ronen served on the Board of Directors of Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. as Head of the Audit Committee. Ms. Ronen also served on the Board of Directors of Perion Networks Ltd. during 2016-2017. Ms. Ronen also served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem until December 2018. Previously she served as a General Partner of Viola Private Equity from 2008 until 2013. From 1994 to 2007, Ms. Ronen served in various positions at Bank Leumi Le Israel BM, including as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Leumi Partners Ltd. from 2001 to 2007 and as Deputy Head of the Subsidiaries Division of the Leumi Group from 1999 to 2001. Between 2004 and 2007, Ms. Ronen also led the strategic planning, deployment and execution of the Bachar Reform, one of Israel’s largest financial reforms, at Leumi Group. As part of the implementation, Ms. Ronen managed the sale of Leumi’s holdings in mutual, provident and training funds. Ms. Ronen served on the Board of Directors of several portfolio companies of Viola including: Amiad Water Systems Ltd., Orad Hi-tech Ltd., Aeronautics Ltd., Degania Medical Ltd. and Matomy Media Group Ltd. Ms. Ronen holds a B.Sc. in mathematics and computer science from Tel Aviv University and an M.B.A. from the Recanati School of Business Administration at Tel Aviv University. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Ms. Ronen is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law (1968) (as amended) (the “Israeli Securities Law”) in the Company. Ms. Ronen was born on 29.11.1962; I.D No. 057972077; Citizenship: Israeli; Residing at: 13 Z' Be'heshvan Street, Ramat Hasharon.
 

The Appointed Directors will terminate their office as directors of the Company as of the end of the AGM. It is proposed that these directors be re-elected until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company's Articles of Association. No change is hereby made to the service of Ms. Osnat Ronen as a Qualified Israeli Director and to the services of Mr. Barry Ben Zeev (Woolfson), Ms. Roly Klinger and Ms. Michal Marom-Brikman as external directors (Dahatzim) of the Company.
 
The Company's Board of Directors has determined that the board should include at least three directors who are “accounting and financial experts” under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder. Ms. Osnat Ronen, Mr. Barry Ben Zeev, Mr. Richard Hunter, Ms. Michal Marom-Brikman, Mr. Yossi Shachak,  Mr. Yehuda Saban and Mr. Shlomo Zohar were determined by the Board of Directors to be “accounting and financial experts” under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder. Ms. Ronen, Mr. Ben Zeev, Ms. Klinger, Ms. Marom-Brikman and Mr. Zohar also qualify as independent directors according to U.S. law and Mr. Ben Zeev, Ms. Klinger and Mr. Zohar also qualify as independent directors under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder (bilty taluy). It should be noted that Mr. Arik Steinberg ceased to serve as a director in the Company on January 31, 2021.
 
In compliance with the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association, the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders  held on March 18, 2020 (the “EGM”), approved the compensation terms for the current directors and those that will serve from time to time, including external directors and independent directors (excluding the Chairman of the Board of Directors who is entitled to separate compensation terms as resolved by the EGM), which includes an annual fee, an attendance fee, reimbursement of of Reasonable Expenses, benefit from the D&O insurance policy, and Indemnification and Release Letter  (the "Compensation Terms").
 
The Compensation Terms of the Appointed Directors are in accordance with those that were approved by the EGM.

Richard Hunter was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in November 2019. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Holmes Place International Ltd., serves on the Board of Directors of Delta Galil Industries Ltd, Samelt MCA Ltd. and Trigo Vision, and served as a director at SodaStream International Ltd. until their sale to Pepsi Co. Currently Mr. Hunter is a founding partner in Green Lantern, a private equity fund. Previously he served as CEO of McCann Erickson Israel from 2012 until 2016. During the years 2010 until 2012, Mr. Hunter served as CEO of Shufersal Ltd. and as CEO of 013 Netvision from 2007 until 2010. Prior to that Mr. Hunter was a Partner at Mckinsey and Company from 1999-2007. Mr. Hunter is an accounting and financial expert, holds an LL.B from the College of Management, Tel-Aviv and an M.B.A from INSEAD Business School. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Hunter is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 

Mr. Yehuda Saban was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in April 2015. Mr. Saban served between 2011- mid 2015 as Vice President Economics & Regulation and FLNG (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas) manager at Delek Drilling & Avner Oil Exploration. Previously, Mr. Saban served over 6 years in various capacities with the budget department of the Ministry of Finance as Manager of the Telecommunications and Tourism Unit, Manager of the Budget and Macroeconomics unit and as an economist in the Energy unit. During those years, Mr. Saban was also an active partner in a number of committees and authorities in the energy, telecommunications and infrastructure fields. Mr. Saban serves on the Board of Directors of Israel Opportunity Energy Resources LP and as Chairman of its Compensation and Audit Committee as of June 2015. Mr. Saban also serves as director of operations for Israel and VP of Business Development at Ellomay Capital Ltd. Mr. Saban holds a B.A. in Economics & Business Management (graduated with honors) and an M.B.A specializing in Financing, both from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Saban is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
Mr. Yossi Shachak was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in November 2019. Mr. Shachak is a consultant to boards of directors, and a board member of public and private companies including, the Azrieli Group Ltd., Tefron Ltd., Southern Properties Ltd. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emilia Development (O.F.G) Ltd. Mr. Shachak served as President of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants from 1988 to 1992 and as a director on behalf of the public at the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange from 1980 to 1986 and from 2000 to 2006. Mr. Shachak is a certified public accountant and is a graduate of accounting from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Shachak is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
Mr. (Adv.) Ori Yaron was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in May 2014. Mr. Yaron practices law and manages Ilan Yaron Law Offices that specializes in the areas of insurance and torts. Mr. Yaron served from 2010 until 2016 as a member of the Board of Directors of the Geophysics Institute and served from 2006 until 2007 as a member of the Board of Directors of Mekorot Development & Enterprise and from 2011 until 2014 as a member of the Board of Directors of Hozei Israel Ltd. Mr. Yaron holds a B.A. in economics and an LL.B. both from Tel-Aviv University and is a member of the Israeli Bar Association. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Yaron is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 
Mr. Shlomo Zohar was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner in October 2020. He serves as a director at Delek USA Energy, Inc., Ham-Let (Israel –Canada) Ltd. and Isras Investment Company Ltd. Between January 2006 and December 2009, Mr. Zohar served as a member and chairman of the boards of directors of Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Mercantile Discount Bank Ltd., Israel Discount Capital Markets & Investments Ltd. and Israel Credit Cards, Ltd. During this time, Mr. Zohar also served as a member and vice chairman of the board of directors of Israel Discount Bank of New York and as a member of the board of directors of Discount Bancorp, Inc. Mr. Zohar served as Chief Executive Officer of A.D.O. Group Ltd. from July 2011 until December 2018 and served as an executive vice chairman of the Board of ADO Properties SA and since June 2018 he serves as chairman of the executive committee at Bar Ilan University. From 1980 to December 2005, he was a partner in the accounting firm of Zohar, Zohar & Co., CPA (Isr). Mr. Zohar is a certified public accountant in Israel. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA degree from McGill University. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company's Directors, Mr. Zohar is not a Family Member of another Interested Party (as both terms are defined in the Israeli Securities Law) in the Company.
 

It is proposed that at the AGM the following resolutions be adopted:
 
RESOLVED: to re-elect Mr. Richard Hunter, Mr. Yehuda Saban, Mr. Yossi Shachak, Mr. Ori Yaron and Mr. Shlomo Zohar to serve as directors of the Company until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office becomes vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association;
 
RESOLVED: this resolution is in the best interest of the Company.”

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of these proposed resolutions
 
4.
Approval of re-appointment of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz)

 Dr. Jonathan Kolodny serves as an external director (Dahatz) of the Company and his term of office expires on May 5, 2021. The Israeli Companies Law allows the re-appointment of an existing external director (Dahatz) for three terms of three years (except in cases in which regulations promulgated under the Israeli Companies Law allow the appointment of an existing external director (Dahatz) for additional terms under certain conditions).
 
The Audit Committee and Board of Directors approved and recommended to the shareholders at the AGM to approve, the re-appointment of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz) for a second term of three years, commencing on May 3, 2021.
 
The Audit Committee and Board of Directors approved and recommended to the shareholders at the AGM to approve, the re-appointment of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz) for a second term of three years, commencing on May 3, 2021. Our Audit Committee and our Board of Directors noted Dr. Jonathan Kolodny's professional expertise, business knowledge and unique experience along with accounting and financial expertise. The Audit Committee and Board of Directors determined that due to Dr. Kolodny's unique expertise and contribution to the work of the Board of Directors and its committees, re-electing Dr. Kolodny to another term as an external director is in the best interest of the Company. The directors noted that Dr. Kolodny’s independence is apparent from his actions and the views he expresses in meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees. Dr. Kolodny’s financial expertise is apparent in his forward looking comprehension of the financial challenges that the Company faced and his long term vision of the challenges that the Company has yet to face. His deep understanding of the Company's activities together with his financial and strategic expertise are a significant contribution to the Company's performance.
 

Dr. Jonathan Kolodny was appointed to the Board of Directors of Partner as an external director (Dahatz) in May 2018 and serves as a member of the Audit Committee,  the Compensation Committee and the Security Committee. Dr. Kolodny is a General Partner in ION Crossover Partners, a late-stage technology investment fund, which he joined in March of 2018. He also serves on the Board of Directors of BlueVine Capital, Inc. since 2019, and the Board of Directors of Resident Home, Inc. since 2020. Dr. Kolodny served as the CEO of the Keter Group from 2016 to February 2018. Prior to that, he served from 2013 until 2016 as the CEO of Jardin International Holding. During the years 1994 until 2013, Dr. Kolodny served in various senior positions at McKinsey & Company in their overseas as well as local offices founding their office in Israel in 2000 and elected as a Director (senior partner) of the Firm in 2007. He also served on the Board of Directors of Sodastream International Ltd. from 2015 until its sale to Pepsico at the end of 2018. Dr. Kolodny received a B.A. in Computer Science summa cum laude from Harvard College and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge. To the best knowledge of the Company and the Company’s Directors, Dr. Kolodny is not a “Family Member” (as defined in the Securities Act of 1968) of another “Interested Party” (as defined in clause (1) of the definition in the Securities Act of 1968) in the Company. Dr. Kolodny was born on 18.5.1969; I.D. No. 318135316; Citizenship: Israeli; Residing at: 60 Achi Dakar St. Ra'anana.
 
Dr. Kolodny was determined by the Board of Directors to be an “accounting and financial expert” under the Israeli Companies Law and regulations promulgated thereunder. In addition, Dr. Kolodny also qualifies as an independent director according to U.S. law and Israeli law.
 
In compliance with the Israeli Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association, the EGM approved the compensation terms for the current directors and those that will serve from time to time, including external directors and independent directors (excluding the Chairman of the Board of Directors who is entitled to separate compensation terms as resolved by the EGM), which includes an annual fee, an attendance fee, reimbursement of of Reasonable Expenses, benefit from the D&O insurance policy, and Indemnification and Release Letter (the "Compensation Terms").
 
The Compensation Terms of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny are in accordance with those that were approved by the EGM.
 

      This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the description in the Proxy Statement.
 
  It is proposed that at the AGM the following resolutions be adopted:
 

(i)
RESOLVED: to re-appoint Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz) of the Company for a second term of three years in accordance with the Israeli Companies Law, commencing on May 3, 2021.
 

(ii)
RESOLVED: this resolution is in the best interest of the Company.”
 
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of these proposed resolutions
 
For further details in respect of the items on the AGM agenda and the complete wording of the proposed resolutions, kindly see the Proxy Statement dated March 25, 2021 distributed with this Deed of Vote.
 
Place and time for review of the full wording of the proposed resolutions:

The Proxy Statement, distributed with this Deed of Vote, contains the full text of the proposed resolutions and will be available for review at the Company offices, 8 Ha’amal Street, Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel, Sunday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Israel time) following prior coordination at telephone number +972-54-7814191, until the time of the AGM, convened to approve the items on the agenda. In addition, the Proxy Statement is available on the websites: www.magna.isa.gov.il and www.maya.tase.co.il; and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR System http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. The Proxy Statement includes additional information on the content of this Deed of Vote and it is important that the shareholders will also review it.

The required majority for the approval of each of the items on the agenda:
 
The required majority for the approval of item 1 on the agenda, which is not subject to the Regulations Procedure, and of item 4 on the agenda, which is subject to the Regulations Procedure, is the vote of the holders of a majority of the Company's Ordinary Shares, par value NIS 0.01 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”) participating in the AGM and voting on the matter. No vote is required in connection with the discussion of items 2-3 on the agenda.
 
The required majority for the approval of item 5 on the agenda, which is subject to the Regulations Procedure, is the vote of the holders of a majority of the Ordinary Shares participating in the AGM and voting on the matter; provided, that one of the following conditions is fulfilled: (i) the majority of votes in favor of the matter shall include at least a majority of the votes of shareholders not constituting Controlling Parties (as stated in the Israeli Companies Law, including section 268 of the Israeli Companies Law, “Controlling Party”) in the Company, or those having a Personal Interest (as defined in the Israeli Companies Law, a “Personal Interest”) in the approval of these items, participating in the vote; which votes shall not include abstaining votes; or (ii) the total number of objecting votes of the shareholders mentioned in clause (i) does not exceed 2% of the total voting rights in the Company.
 

Notice of Disclosure of linkage (zika) and Restrictions under the License:

In the second part of this Deed of Vote there is a designated space for marking and detailing whether the shareholder has a Personal Interest in the resolution, the shareholder is a Controlling Party in the Company, is a Senior Office Holder or is an Institutional Investor (as the case may be), as set in the Israeli Companies Law and Deed of Vote Regulations. If a shareholder does not so mark or detail, the shareholder’s vote shall not be counted in respect of item 5 on the agenda.

Each shareholder is also required to indicate if any of the shareholder’s holdings in Partner or vote requires the consent of the Minister of Communications pursuant to Partner’s Licenses. If a shareholder does not so mark, the shareholder’s vote shall not be counted.

Validity of the Deed of Vote:

A Deed of Vote submitted by shareholders who hold their shares through a member in the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) will be valid only if accompanied by an ownership certificate. A Deed of Vote submitted by registered shareholders shall be valid only if accompanied by a copy of I.D., passport or incorporation certificate.

Following recent legislative changes, the Israeli Securities Authority has established an electronic voting system for shareholder meetings of publicly listed Israeli companies via its MAGNA system, following a registration process, no later than six hours before the time fixed for the AGM.
 
The Deed of Vote shall be submitted to the Company or mailed by registered mail, so it arrives to the Company’s offices no later than 4 hours prior to the time of the AGM or voted electronically as set forth above.
 
The Company’s address for submission of Deeds of Vote and Position Notices is:

Hadar Vismunski-Weinberg, Adv., Company Secretary, or Dan Sharabi, Adv. or Tami Levy, Adv. Partner Communications Company Ltd., 8 Ha’amal Street, Rosh Ha’ayin, 4810302 Israel (kindly mark clearly “deed of vote” or “position notice” on the envelope).

The deadline for submission of Position Notices and the Board’s response to such Notices are:

The deadline for submission of Position Notices by the shareholders in respect of item 4-5 on the agenda is: April 21, 2021.

The deadline for submission of the Board of Directors’ response to Position Notices (if any) is: April 28, 2021.


Changes to the agenda and publication of Position Notices

After filing the Deed of Vote, changes to the AGM agenda may be made, including by adding an item to the agenda following a shareholder request (in accordance with Section 66(b) to the Israeli Companies Law) submitted to the Company no later than April 1, 2021 (seven (7) days following the date of filing the attached Proxy Statement). In such case, the Company will file an amended agenda and an amended Deed of Vote no later than April 8, 2021. The filing of an amended agenda will not require the change of the Record Date as set forth above and in the attached Proxy Statement. Additionally, Position Notices may be published, as stated above.

The Deed of Vote (or the amended Deed of Vote, if any) and Position Notices (if any) are available at the following websites:

Israel Securities Authority website: www.magna.isa.gov.il
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange website: www.maya.tase.co.il
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR System (only a convenience translation into English): http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml

Receipt of ownership certificates, Deeds of Vote and Position Notices:

A shareholder, whose shares are being held through a stock exchange member, is entitled to receive the ownership certificate in the branch of that stock exchange member or by the mail, if the shareholder requested. Such request shall be made in advance for a particular securities account.

A shareholder, whose shares are being held through an Exchange member, is entitled to receive from the stock exchange member who holds the share in the shareholder’s behalf, by e-mail, with no charge, a link to the text of the Deed of Vote and to the Position Notices posted on the Israel Securities Authority website, unless the shareholder notified the Exchange member that he is not interested in receipt of such link or he is interested in receipt of Deeds of Vote by mail (for charge). Shareholder’s notice in respect of Deeds of Vote shall apply to Position Notices as well.

One or more shareholders holding shares conferring in the aggregate at least five percent of the Company’s voting rights and shareholders holding the same rate of the Company’s voting rights not held by the Company’s "Controlling Party" (as stated in Section 268 of the Israeli Companies Law), are entitled to review the Deeds of Votes as detailed in Regulation 10 of the Deeds of Vote Regulations.

As of March 24, 2021 the amount of shares equivalent to five percent of the Company’s voting rights (excluding treasury shares) is: 9,188,776 Ordinary Shares.
 
As of March 24, 2021, the amount of shares equivalent to five percent of the Company’s voting rights (excluding treasury shares) not held by the Company’s Controlling Party (as stated in Section 268 of the Israeli Companies Law) is: 6,694,636 Ordinary Shares.
 
Marking of Vote in the Deed of Vote:
 
Shareholder shall mark the shareholder's vote regarding each item on the agenda which is subject to the Regulations Procedure (items 4-5), in the second part of this Deed of Vote. For the shareholder’s convenience, the shareholder’s vote regarding item 1 on the agenda, which is not subject to the Regulations Procedure, may be marked in the second part of this document. No vote is required in connection with the discussion of items 2-3 on the agenda.
 

Partner Communications Company Ltd.

Date: ________, 2021

Addendum

Deed of Vote - Part II

In accordance with Regulation 5(a) of the Companies Regulations (Deeds of Vote and Position Notices) 2005

Name of the Company: Partner Communications Company Ltd. (the “Company”)

The Company’s address (for submitting and sending Deeds of Vote and Position Papers): Hadar Vismunski-Weinberg, Adv., Company Secretary, or Dan Sharabi, Adv. or Tami Levy, Adv., Partner Communications Company Ltd., 8 Ha’amal Street, Rosh Ha’ayin, 4810302 Israel (kindly mark clearly "deed of vote" or "position paper" on the envelope)

Company’s registration number: 520044314

Time of the meeting: Monday, May 3, 2021 at 14:00 Israel time.

Type of meeting: Annual General Meeting

The Record Date: April 5, 2021.

Note - In parallel to distribution of this Deed of Vote, a Hebrew version of a Deed of Vote (ktav hatzba'a) per Israeli requirements will be distributed among the shareholders. The shareholders are requested to send only one version of a Deed of Vote (an English version or a Hebrew version, but not both). If both versions will be sent by shareholders, in case of contradiction between the two versions (as determined by the Company’s secretary), the vote shall be disqualified.

Shareholder’s Details:
Name of shareholder: _______________________________________
I.D. number: ______________________________________________
In case the shareholder does not hold an Israeli I.D.:
Passport number: __________________________________________
The country issuing the passport: _________________
Valid until: ____________________________________________
In case the shareholder is an entity:
Entity registration number: _______________________________
    Country of organization: ___________________________________
 


 
Item No.
Subject of the Resolution
Votea
In respect of appointment of an external director (dahatz) pursuant to sections 239(b) or 245(a1) of the Israeli Companies Law - are you a “Controlling Party” in the Company, an “Interested Party”, having a “Personal Interest” in the appointment approval, a “Senior Office Holder” or an “Institutional Investor”b?
   
For
Against
Abstain
Yesc
No
1)
Approval of the re-appointment of Kesselman & Kesselman, independent certified public accountants in Israel and a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited group, as the Company's auditor for the period ending at the close of the next annual general meeting.
 
This item is not subject to the Regulations Procedure.
     
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
2)
 
Discussion of the auditor’s remuneration for the year ended December 31, 2020, as determined by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors, and the report of the Board of Directors with respect to the remuneration paid to the auditor and its affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2020.
This item is not subject to the Regulations Procedure.
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
3)
Discussion of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the report of the Board of Directors for such period.
This item is not subject to the Regulations Procedure.
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
4)
Approval of the re-election of Mr. Richard Hunter, Mr. Yehuda Saban, Mr. Yossi Shachak, Mr. Ori Yaron  and Mr. Shlomo Zohar to serve as directors of the Company until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office become vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company's Articles of Association.
This item is subject to the Regulations Procedure.
     
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
5)
Approval of the re-appointment of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an externaldirector (dahatz) for an additional term.
 
This item is subject to the Regulations Procedure.
         



a
If an X is not marked in either column, the vote shall be considered as an abstention on the relevant item. If an X is marked in more than one column, the vote shall be disqualified.
b
If an X is not marked in either column, if an X is marked in the “Yes” column and the shareholder does not provide details, or an X is marked in both columns (as the case may be), the vote shall be disqualified.

Regarding the resolution in item 5 why do I have a “Personal Interest” in the resolution, why do I constitute a “Controlling Party” in the Company, a “Senior Office Holder” or an “Institutional Investor”?



Deeds of Vote submitted by shareholders who hold their shares through an Exchange member (under section 177(1) of the Israeli Companies Law) will be valid only if accompanied by an ownership certificate.
Deeds of Vote submitted by shareholders registered in the Company’s Shareholders Register will be valid only if accompanied by a copy of I.D., passport or organization certificate.

You must mark one of the following two boxes (if an X is not marked in either box, or if an X is marked in both boxes, or if an X is marked in the NO box but no number of shares is provided, the vote shall be disqualified)d:


Yes. I approve the declaration below.

I declare that my holdings and my vote DO NOT require the consent of the Israeli Minister of Communications pursuant to (i) Sections 21 (Transfer of Means of Control) or 23 (Prohibition of Cross-Ownership) of the Company’s General License for the Provision of Mobile Radio Telephone Services using the Cellular Method in Israel dated April 7, 1998, as amended (the “License”); or (ii) any other license granted to Partner, directly or indirectlye.


No. I do not approve the declaration above. I hold, together with others, ________ Ordinary Shares of Partner and my holdings require the consent of the Israeli Minister of Communications as stated above.

For your convenience, a translation of sections 21-24 to the License is attached as Annex “C” to the Proxy Statement distributed with this Deed of Vote.

 
             Signature
Name (Print): ___________
Title: __________________
Date: __________________


 
d
In the event that the shareholder is an “Interested Party”, as defined in the License, voting in a different manner with respect to each part of the shareholder's Ordinary Shares, a separate Deed of Vote should be filed for each quantity of Ordinary Shares in respect of which the shareholder intends to vote differently.
e
Under certain licenses granted, directly or indirectly, to Partner, approval of, or notice to, the Minister of Communications of the State of Israel may be required for holding of 5% or more of Partner's means of control.
 


DEED OF AUTHORIZATION
 
To:
Partner Communications Company Ltd. (the “Company”)

Attn:
Hadar Vismunski-Weinberg, Adv., Company Secretary

Re: Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
          Monday, May 3, 2021 (the “Meeting”)

I, the undersigned1, _________________________, (Identification No./Registration No. ________________), of ____________________________________________, being a registered holder of ______________________2 Ordinary Shares, par value NIS 0.01 per share (the "Ordinary Shares") of the Company, hereby authorize _________________, Identification No. _______________3, to participate and vote in my stead and on my behalf at the Meeting and in any adjournment thereof, inter-alia, with respect to any adjournment of discussion or resolution of any of the issues detailed on the Meeting agenda, until I shall otherwise notify you.
 
I declare and detail in the designated space below, in connection with the resolutions in items 6-8 whether I have a “Personal Interest” in the resolutions, or whether I am a “Controlling Party” in the Company, a “Senior Office Holder” or an “Institutional Investor”:4



1
Name of shareholder.
 
2
A shareholder is entitled to give several Deeds of Authorization, each of which refers to a different quantity of Ordinary Shares of the Company held by the shareholder, so long as the shareholder shall not give Deeds of Authorization with respect to an aggregate number of Ordinary Shares exceeding the total number of shares held by him.
 
3
In the event that the proxy does not hold an Israeli Identification number, indicate a passport number, if any, and the name of the country in which the passport was issued.
 
4
Kindly provide details regarding the nature of your “Personal Interest” in the resolution, why do you constitute a “Controlling Party” in the Company, you are a “Senior Office Holder” or an “Institutional Investor” (as the case may be), at the designated space below the table (on page 5). “Personal Interest” is defined in Section 1 of the Israeli Companies Law (1999), as amended (the “Israeli Companies Law”) as a person’s personal interest in an act or a transaction of a company, including, without limitation, the personal interest of a person's relative and the personal interest of an entity in which the person or the person's relative is an interested party. Holding shares in the applicable company does not give rise to a “Personal Interest”. “Personal Interest” includes, without limitation, a personal interest of a person voting by proxy which was given by another person, even if the other person does not have a personal interest, and a person voting on behalf of a person having a personal interest will be deemed as having a personal interest, whether the voting discretion is in the voter’s hands or not. The Israeli Companies Law refers to the definition of “Control” in Section 1 of the Israeli Securities Law (1968), as amended, defining "Control" as the ability to direct the activity of a company, except for ability stemming only from being a director or holding another position in that company, and it is presumed that a person is controlling a company if said person "holds" (as defined therein) at least half of (i) the right to vote in the shareholders general meeting; or (ii) the right to appoint the directors or the general manager of that company. For approval of the resolutions regarding the detailed items, any shareholders holding 25% or more of the voting rights in a company will be deemed a “Controlling Party”. Two or more persons holding voting rights in a company whereas each of them has a personal interest in approving a certain transaction would be deemed “holding together”. According to section 37 (d) of the Securities Law, a “Senior Office Holder” is, generally, a general manager, chief executive officer, deputy managing director, deputy director general, all  fulfilling such a role in the company even if his title is different, a director, or manager directly subordinated to the general manager; as well as chairman of the board, an alternate director, an individual appointed under section 236 of the Israeli Companies Law on behalf of the corporation who is a director, controller, an internal auditor, independent authorized signatory, and anyone fulfilling such a role, even if his job title is different, and a Senior Office Holder of a corporation controlled by the corporation, which has a significant impact on the corporation and any individual employed by a corporation in another position, holding  five percent or more of the nominal value of the issued share capital or voting rights. “Institutional Investor” - shall have the meaning defined in section 1 of the Supervisory Regulations Control of Financial Services (Provident Funds) (Participation of a Managing Company at a General Meeting), 2009, and a managing company of a Joint Investment Trust Fund as defined in the Joint Investment Trust Law, 1994.
 




Item No.
Subject of the Resolution
Votea
In respect of appointment of an external director (dahatz) pursuant to sections 239(b) or 245(a1) of the Israeli Companies Law - are you a “Controlling Party” in the Company, an “Interested Party”, having a “Personal Interest” in the appointment approval, a “Senior Office Holder” or an “Institutional Investor”b?
   
For
Against
Abstain
Yesc
No
1)
Approval of the re-appointment of Kesselman & Kesselman, independent certified public accountants in Israel and a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited group, as the Company's auditor for the period ending at the close of the next annual general meeting.
 
This item is not subject to the Regulations Procedure.
     
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
2)
 
Discussion of the auditor’s remuneration for the year ended December 31, 2020, as determined by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors, and the report of the Board of Directors with respect to the remuneration paid to the auditor and its affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2020.
This item is not subject to the Regulations Procedure.
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
3)
Discussion of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the report of the Board of Directors for such period.
This item is not subject to the Regulations Procedure.
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
4)
Approval of the re-election of Mr. Richard Hunter, Mr. Yehuda Saban, Mr. Yossi Shachak, Mr. Ori Yaron and Mr. Shlomo Zohar to serve as directors of the Company until the close of the next annual general meeting, unless their office become vacant earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Israeli Companies Law and the Company's Articles of Association.
This item is subject to the Regulations Procedure.
     
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
5)
Approval of the re-appointment of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny as an external director (Dahatz).
 
This item is subject to the Regulations Procedure.
         




a
If an X is not marked in either column, the vote shall be considered as an abstention on the relevant item. If an X is marked in more than one column, the vote shall be disqualified.
c
If an X is not marked in either column, if an X is marked in the “Yes” column and the shareholder does not provide details, or an X is marked in both columns (as the case may be), the vote shall be disqualified.
 
In connection with the resolution in item 5 why do I have a “Personal Interest” in the resolution, or why do I constitute a “Controlling Party” in the Company, a “Senior Office Holder” or an “Institutional Investor”?


2


You must mark one of the following two boxes (if an X is not marked in either box, or if an X is marked in both boxes, or if an X is marked in the NO box but no number of shares is provided, the vote shall be disqualified)5:

Yes. I approve the declaration below.

I declare that my holdings and my vote DO NOT require the consent of the Israeli Minister of Communications pursuant to (i) Sections 21 (Transfer of Means of Control) or 23 (Prohibition of Cross-Ownership) of the Company’s General License for the Provision of Mobile Radio Telephone Services using the Cellular Method in Israel dated April 7, 1998, as amended (the “License”)6; or (ii)  any other license granted, directly or indirectly, to Partner7.

No. I do not approve the declaration above. I hold, together with others, ________ Ordinary Shares of Partner and my holdings REQUIRE the consent of the Israeli Minister of Communications as stated above.


 Date:__________________



_______________________
             Signature
Name (Print): ___________
Title: __________________



5
In the event that the shareholder is an “Interested Party,” as defined in the License, voting in a different manner with respect to each part of the shareholder's Ordinary Shares, a separate Deed of Authorization should be filed for each quantity of Ordinary Shares in respect of which the shareholder intends to vote differently.
 
6
A translation of sections 21-24 of the License is attached as Annex “C” to the Proxy Statement distributed with this Deed of Authorization.
 
7
Under certain licenses granted, directly or indirectly, to Partner, approval of, or notice to, the Minister of Communications of the State of Israel may be required for holding of 5% or more of Partner's means of control.
 

3

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Partner Communications Company Ltd.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Tamir Amar
 
 
 
Name: Tamir Amar
 
 
 
Title: Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
Dated: March 25, 2021