EX-99.1 2 d934419dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Kenon Holdings Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

Singapore, May 27, 2015. Kenon Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KEN, TASE: KEN) announces its results for the first quarter in 2015 as well as additional updates.

Key Highlights

 

    100% of Kenon’s shareholders voting in its extraordinary general meeting approved a capital reduction in respect of Kenon’s proposed distribution of some, or all, of its holdings in Tower to its shareholders, representing a key step in the furtherance of Kenon’s strategy.

 

    IC Power’s net income in Q1 2015 was $18 million; net income attributable to the shareholder of IC Power was $12 million.

 

    IC Power’s EBITDA in Q1 2015 was $79 million.

 

    ICP continued to develop its key projects in Peru: CdA (a 510 MW hydro project) and Samay, (a 600 MW thermoelectric project in Peru). As of March 31, 2015, CdA and Samay have invested $706 million and $154 million in their construction and have achieved a total construction advancement of 73% and 54% respectively.

 

    Kenon and Chery continue to support Qoros. In April 2015, Kenon approved RMB400 million ($64m) of shareholder loans to Qoros and RMB175 million ($28m) of guarantees of debt, plus related fees, subject to a similar commitment from Chery.

 

    ZIM’s operating profit and net profit in Q1 2015 was approximately $40 million and $11 million, respectively.

Discussion of Results for Q1 2015

Set forth below is a discussion of Kenon’s results of operations by business segment. Kenon’s consolidated results of operations essentially comprise the results of IC Power Ltd. (“IC Power” or “ICP”). The results of Qoros Automotive Co., Ltd. (“Qoros”), ZIM Integrated Shipping Ltd. (“ZIM”) and Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (“Tower”) are reflected under results from associates. For a summary of the net income contribution from Kenon’s subsidiaries and associated companies, see Appendix A.

ICP

Revenues

ICP’s revenues in Q1 2015 were $322 million, as compared to $325 million in Q1 2014. IC Power’s results consist of the results of Inkia Energy Limited (“Inkia”) and OPC Rotem (“OPC”).

Inkia’s revenues in Q1 2015, as compared to Q1 2014, reflected the following:

 

    $54 million increase generated from assets acquired by Inkia during 2014;

 

    A $15 million YoY (year-over-year) reduction at Kallpa to $108 million, primarily as a result of the expiration of a short-term PPA which resulted in (a) a $7 million decrease in the energy volume sold, which was partially offset by a 10% increase in the average energy price charged by Kallpa and (b) a $5 million reduction in capacity sales;

 

    A $12 million YoY reduction at Nejapa as a result of the decline in energy prices due to lower heavy fuel prices; and

 

    A $9 million YoY decline at CEPP, primarily as a result of the expiration of CEPP´s PPA in September 2014.

OPC’s revenues decreased YoY by $21 million, primarily as a result of a lower generation component tariff and a strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the New Israeli Shekel.


Cost of Sales

ICP’s cost of sales in Q1 2015 was $230 million, as compared to $224 million in Q1 2014.

Inkia’s cost of sales in Q1 2015, as compared to Q1 2014, reflected the following:

 

    A $45 million increase as a result of assets acquired by Inkia during 2014;

 

    A $10 million decline at Kallpa, primarily as a result of a $12 million decline in spot energy and capacity purchases and a $3 million decline in transmission charges, which were partially offset by a $5 million maintenance expense for scheduled maintenance on Kallpa I;

 

    A $8 million decline in Nejapa’s cost of sales as a result of a decline in fuel prices; and

 

    A $6 million decline in CEPP’s cost of sales, due to a decline in CEPP’s purchase of energy as a result of its PPA expiration in September 2014.

OPC’s cost of sales declined by $8 million due to a lower generation component tariff and a strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the New Israeli Shekel.

EBITDA

ICP’s EBITDA was $79 million in Q1 2015, as compared to $94 million in Q1 2014. This change resulted primarily from:

 

    A $1 million decline in Inkia’s EBITDA from $56 million in Q1 2015 due primarily to (i) a $5 million decrease in Kallpa’s EBITDA, resulting from a $5 million maintenance expense for scheduled maintenance of Kallpa I and (ii) a $4 million decrease in CEPP’s EBITDA as a result of the expiration of CEPP´s PPA in September 2014, which was partially offset by $8 million EBITDA generated by the assets acquired by Inkia during 2014; and

 

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    A decline in OPC’s EBITDA as a result of lower tariffs and exchange rate effects due to a strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the New Israeli Shekel.

Net Income

ICP’s net income was $18 million in Q1 2015, as compared to $63 million in Q1 2014. The difference was primarily a result of the following: (i) a $21 million decline in ICP’s operating income, (ii) recognition in Q1 2014 of a $24 million gain on bargain purchase in connection with ICP’s Nicaragua acquisitions, (iii) recognition in Q1 2014 of $6 million net income from the associated company, Edegel, which was sold in Q3 2014, and (iv) a $6 million decline in income tax expense reflecting a decline in operating results in Q1 2015.

Financial Information

For IC Power’s consolidated statement of income and a summary of IC Power’s statement of cash flows and statement of financial position for the periods under review, see Appendix B. See Appendix C for the definition of IC Power’s EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS financial measure and for a reconciliation to IC Power’s net income. For summary financial information of Inkia’s subsidiaries and associates for the three months ended March 31, 2015, see Appendix D.

Trend Information

The decline in IC Power’s EBITDA reflects a decline in the price of energy charged by OPC to its customers, which resulted from the implementation of a lower generation component tariff in Israel. The lower tariff has also resulted in a decrease in OPC’s margins, and as this tariff is expected to remain at this level for the foreseeable future, this effect on margins is expected to continue.

Since March 31, 2015, IC Power’s key operations in Latin America and the Caribbean have exceeded their relative performance in Q1 2015. IC Power expects the improved performance from these key operations to partially offset the declines in OPC’s EBITDA and margins resulting from the lower tariff.

Qoros

Set forth below is a discussion of the results of Qoros, a China-based automotive company in which we own a 50% interest (a subsidiary of Chery, a Chinese state-controlled holding and large automobile manufacturing company owns the remaining 50%). The discussion below reflects 100% of Qoros’ operations and contains conversions of certain RMB amounts into U.S. Dollars at rates of 6.2:1 RMB/U.S Dollar; Kenon recognizes 50% of Qoros’ results under “share in income from associates.”

Financial Information

For Qoros’ consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and statement of financial position for the periods under review, see Appendix E.

Revenues

Qoros had revenues of RMB293 million ($47m) in Q1 2015, as compared to RMB125 million ($20m) in Q1 2014, primarily resulting from an increase in the number of vehicles sold.

Cost of Sales

Qoros’ costs of sales were RMB319 million ($51m) in Q1 2015, as compared to costs of sale of RMB114 million ($18m) in Q1 2014, reflecting a continued ramp-up of Qoros’ operations.

 

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Research and Development Expenses

Qoros continues to invest in the research and development of its next vehicle model scheduled for launch, the Qoros 5 SUV. Qoros had research and development expenses of RMB79 million ($13m) in Q1 2015, as compared to research and development expenses of RMB44 million ($7m) in Q1 2014.

Selling and Distribution Expenses

Qoros had selling and distribution expenses of RMB100 million ($16m) in Q1 2015, as compared to selling and distribution expenses of RMB175 million ($28m) in Q1 2014, reflecting the fact that Qoros did not launch any vehicle models in Q1 2015.

Administration Expenses

Qoros had administration expenses of RMB138 million ($22m) in Q1 2015, as compared to administration expenses of RMB118 million ($19m) in Q1 2014.

Finance Costs, Net

Qoros had finance costs of RMB83 million ($13m) in Q1 2015, as compared to finance costs of RMB26 million ($4m) in Q1 2014, due to an increase in its total debt outstanding.

Trend Information

Qoros sold approximately 2,500 cars in Q1 2015 (1,100 of which were sold in March) and sold approximately 1,300 vehicles in April.

The overall passenger vehicle market in China has continued to grow in Q1 with an 11% YOY growth rate. However, this growth was unevenly distributed by brand origin; the JV brands have experienced a decline in sales growth, as compared to the Chinese brands that have increased their market share. As a result, some OEMs have started offering price reductions, discounts, including rebates, to stimulate purchases of their vehicles. Qoros is evaluating appropriate measures to address these market conditions.

ZIM

In the first quarter of 2015, ZIM recorded operating income and net profit of $40 million and $11 million, respectively, as compared to an operating loss and net loss of $8 million and $63 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2014. ZIM’s improved results, following its restructuring in July 2014, are primarily the result of a decrease in operating expenses and a decline in financing expenses, partially offset by a decrease in income, mainly as a result of a decline in carried TEUs. ZIM publishes its results on its website. For more information on its performance in the first quarter of 2015, see www.ZIM.com. This website, and any information referenced therein, is not incorporated by reference herein.

 

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Tower / Gains from Changes in Interest Held in Associates

During Q1 2015, approximately $162 million of Tower’s outstanding Series F Bonds were converted into ordinary shares of Tower, decreasing the aggregate amount of Tower’s Series F Bonds outstanding from $197 million to $35 million. As a result of the above described and other conversions and exercises of Tower’s securities, Kenon’s stake in Tower decreased from approximately 29% to approximately 23% and Kenon recognized a dilution gain of $32 million during Q1 2015.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Kenon (Unconsolidated)

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, Kenon drew $45 million from its $200 million credit facility from Israel Corporation Ltd. In April 2015, Kenon drew an additional $65 million from this credit facility in connection with its approval of proposed investments in Qoros. As a result, the total drawings outstanding under the facility are $110 million.

As of March 31, 2015, Kenon’s unconsolidated cash, gross debt, and net debt (a non-IFRS financial measure, which is defined as total debt minus cash) were $10 million, $46 million and $36 million, respectively.

IC Power

As of March 31, 2015, ICP’s financial liabilities (excluding payables and derivative instruments) amounted to $2,322 million, ICP had cash, cash equivalents, short term deposits and restricted cash of $631 million, and ICP’s net financial liabilities (a non-IFRS financial measure, which is defined as financial liabilities minus monetary assets) amounted to $1,691 million.

Qoros

As of March 31, 2015, Qoros had loans and borrowings of RMB7.4 billion ($1.2b), including RMB1.6 billion ($300m) of short-term shareholder loans, and current cash and cash equivalents of RMB268 million ($43m).

Business Developments

ICP

 

    Kanan, the Panamanian subsidiary of ICP, successfully transported two barges to Panama during Q1 2015 and expects to commence commercial operations in Panama by September 2015.

 

    On May 6, 2015, IC Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hadera Paper Ltd. regarding the construction of a 120 MW cogeneration natural gas power plant which will supply electricity and steam in Israel. IC Power will pay $15 million to complete the transaction. Additional investments by ICP will be required to enable ICP to complete construction of the power plant.

 

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    Update on projects under construction:

 

  - CdA

As of March 31, 2015, CdA has received proceeds of $462 million from the $591 million available debt facilities for this project.

As of March 31, 2015, CdA has invested an aggregate $706 million in the project and has achieved a total construction advancement of 73%.

CdA is expected to commence commercial operation in the second half of 2016. As a result of the settlement with the CdA EPC contractors, the estimated cost of the CdA Project is not expected to exceed $950 million, depending upon CdA’s final utilization of the $50 million contingency incorporated within the original $910 million budget for the project.

 

  - Samay

As of March 31, 2015, Samay has received $153 million in proceeds from the $311 million financing facility for this project. In April 2015, Samay drew an additional $99 million from its credit facility, increasing the aggregate amount drawn to $252 million.

As of March 31, 2015, Samay has invested an aggregate $154 million in the project and has achieved a total construction advancement of 54%.

ICP estimates that the project will reach commercialization in mid-2016. The cost of the construction of the open-cycle power station is not expected to exceed $380 million.

Qoros

Car Sales

Qoros sold approximately 2,500 cars in Q1 2015 (1,100 of which were sold in March 2015), as compared to approximately 2,450 cars and 900 cars sold in the three months ended December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively. In April 2015, Qoros sold approximately 1,300 cars.

Dealerships

As of March 31, 2015, there were 78 Qoros dealerships, 16 additional dealerships under construction, and signed Memorandums of Understanding with respect to the development of 13 additional dealerships.

Awards

In April 2015, the Qoros 3 Sedan was awarded a 5 plus star safety rating in the China – New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP)’s 2015 crash test, and received the highest score ever in its 9-year history.

 

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New CEO

In February 2015, Phil Murtaugh, a well-known leader in the global automotive industry, was appointed Chief Executive Officer at Qoros. Mr. Murtaugh has extensive experience in managing brands both in China and internationally. He has been based in China for nearly 16 years, as President of GM China leading the successful launch and expansion of GM brands, as Executive Vice President at SAIC Motors leading their international operations, and as CEO of the Asia Operation at Chrysler Group.

Investments by Kenon in 2015

Qoros’ shareholders continue to support Qoros’ development.

In February 2015, Kenon made a shareholder loan to Qoros of RMB400 million ($64m). For further information, see Kenon’s Report on Form 6-K, dated as of February 11, 2015.

In April 2015, Kenon approved RMB400 million ($64m) of shareholder loans to Qoros and RMB175 million ($28m) of guarantees of debt, plus related fees, in each case subject to similar commitments from Chery. For further information, see Kenon’s Report on Form 6-K, dated as of April 30, 2015.

Investors’ Conference Call

Kenon’s management will host a conference call for investors and analysts on May 27, 2015. To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers:

 

US: 1-888-668-9141
UK: 0-800-917-5108
Israel: 03- 918-0644
International: 972-3-918-0644

The call will commence at 9:00am Eastern Time, 6:00am Pacific Time, 2:00pm UK Time, 4:00pm Israel Time and 9:00pm Singapore Time.

About Kenon

Kenon is a newly-incorporated holding company that operates dynamic, primarily growth-oriented businesses. The companies it owns, in whole or in part, are at various stages of development, ranging from established, cash-generating businesses to early stage development companies. Kenon’s businesses consist of:

 

    IC Power (100% interest) – a leading owner, developer and operator of power generation facilities in the Latin American, Caribbean and Israeli power generation markets;

 

    Qoros (50% interest) – a China-based automotive company;

 

    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd. (32% interest) – an international shipping company;

 

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    Tower (24% of the currently outstanding shares of Tower) – a global foundry manufacturer, with shares traded on NASDAQ and the TASE; and

 

    Primus Green Energy, Inc. (91% interest) – an early stage developer of alternative fuel technology.

Kenon’s primary focus is to grow and develop its primary businesses, IC Power and Qoros. Following the growth and development of its primary businesses, Kenon intends to provide its shareholders with direct access to these businesses, when we believe it is in the best interests of its shareholders for it to do so based on factors specific to each business, market conditions and other relevant information. Kenon intends to support the development of its non-primary businesses, and to act to realize their value for its shareholders by distributing its interests in its non-primary businesses to its shareholders or selling its interests in its non-primary businesses, rationally and expeditiously. For further information on Kenon’s businesses and strategy, see Kenon’s publicly available filings, which can be found on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Please also see http://www.kenon-holdings.com for additional information.

 

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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Kenon’s provision of a loan to Qoros and Kenon’s guarantee of certain of Qoros’ indebtedness, subject to similar commitments from Chery, statements about a proposed distribution (the “Proposed Distribution”) of all, or a portion, of Kenon’s interest in Tower, statements about IC Power’s proposed acquisition of a power plant which is expected to supply electricity and steam in Israel, the expected cost and expected timing of completion of IC Power’s existing construction projects, the expected and the anticipated business results of such projects, statements about Kenon’s strategy and other non-historical matters, including statements about ICP’s and Qoros’ expected operating results and trends. These statements are based on Kenon’s management’s current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Kenon’s control, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in Kenon’s forward-looking statements. Such risks include risks relating to the conditions relating to Kenon’s or Chery’s provision of loans to Qoros and/or guarantees of Qoros’ debt, a failure by Kenon to complete the Proposed Distribution, a failure by IC Power to consummate its proposed transaction with Hadera Paper Ltd., a failure by IC Power to complete the construction of its various power plants under construction on a timely basis or at all, and other risks and factors, including those risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in Kenon’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC, and other filings. Except as required by law, Kenon undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact Info

Kenon Holdings Ltd.

 

Barak Cohen

VP Business Development and IR

barakc@kenon-holdings.com

Tel: +65 6351 1780

Zongda Huang

Associate Director, Business Development & IR

huangz@kenon-holdings.com

Tel: +65 6351 1780

External Investor Relations

Ehud Helft / Kenny Green

GK Investor Relations

kenon@gkir.com

Tel: +1 646 201 9246

 

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Kenon Holdings Ltd

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of financial position

 

     March 31
2015
     December 31
2014
 
     $ Thousands  

Current assets

     

Cash and cash equivalents

     486,807         610,056   

Short-term investments and deposits

     194,478         226,830   

Trade receivables, net

     179,300         181,358   

Other current assets

     70,268         59,064   

Income tax receivable

     3,536         3,418   

Inventories

     59,463         55,335   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

  993,852      1,136,061   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current assets

Investments in associated companies

  476,238      435,783   

Deposits, loans and other receivables, including financial instruments

  92,784      74,658   

Deferred taxes, net

  35,811      42,609   

Property, plant and equipment, net

  2,621,486      2,502,787   

Intangible assets

  144,391      144,671   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

  3,370,710      3,200,508   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

  4,364,562      4,336,569   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Kenon Holdings Ltd

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of financial position, continued

 

     March 31
2015
    December 31
2014
 
     $ Thousands  

Current liabilities

    

Loans and debentures

     163,056        161,486   

Trade payables

     174,942        144,488   

Other payables, including derivative

     86,913        114,165   

Provisions

     79,373        69,882   

Income tax payable

     4,570        6,766   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

  508,854      496,787   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

Loans

  1,527,868      1,528,930   

Debentures

  683,372      686,942   

Derivative instruments

  26,224      21,045   

Deferred taxes, net

  129,318      130,983   

Employee benefits

  6,417      6,219   

Other non-current liabilities

  10,145      10,072   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

  2,383,344      2,384,191   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  2,892,198      2,880,978   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity

Share capital

  1,281,272      —    

Parent company investment

  —        1,240,727   

Translation reserve

  (2,712   28,440   

Capital reserve

  4,107      (25,274

Accumulated losses

  (6,633   —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

  1,276,034      1,243,893   

Holders of non-controlling interests

  196,330      211,698   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

  1,472,364      1,455,591   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  4,364,562      4,336,569   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Kenon Holdings Ltd

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss

 

     For the Three Months ended  
     March 31
2015
    March 31
2014
 
     $ Thousands  

Revenue

     322,158        324,825   

Cost of sales and services (excluding depreciation)

     (230,364     (223,563

Depreciation

     (25,615     (22,910
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

  66,179      78,352   

Other income

  524      2,376   

Gain from bargain purchase

  —        23,651   

Dilution gains from reductions in equity interest held in associates

  32,425      2,277   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  (26,108   (19,894

Other expenses

  (473   (119
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit from continuing operations

  72,547      86,643   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing expenses

  (25,714   (21,886

Financing income

  8,206      420   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing expenses, net

  (17,508   (21,466
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share in losses of associated companies, net of tax

  (33,701   (12,938
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit from continuing operations before income taxes

  21,338      52,239   

Tax expenses

  (11,305   (16,969
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period from continuing operations

  10,033      35,270   

Loss for the period from discontinued operations

  —        (59,865
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

  10,033      (24,595
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

Kenon’s shareholders

  4,520      (33,490

Non-controlling interests

  5,513      8,895   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

  10,033      (24,595
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic/Diluted profit (loss) per share attributable to Kenon’s shareholders (in dollars):

Basic/Diluted profit (loss) per share

  0.09      (0.46

Basic/Diluted profit per share from continuing operations

  0.09      0.66  

Basic/Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations

  —        (1.12

 

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Kenon Holdings Ltd

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

 

     For the Three Months ended  
     March 31 2015     March 31 2014  
     $ Thousands  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Profit/(loss) for the period

     10,033        (24,595

Adjustments:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     29,210        61,528   

Gain on bargain purchase

     —         (23,651

Financing expenses, net

     17,508        68,250   

Share in losses of associated companies, net of tax

     33,701        10,597   

Gain from changes in interest held in associates

     (32,425     (2,277

Other capital loss/(gains), net

     144        (790

Share-based payments

     (653     152   

Taxes on income

     11,305        23,136   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  68,823      112,350   

Change in inventories

  (4,119   (9,475

Change in trade and other receivables

  (18,652   (39,490

Change in trade and other payables

  (13,801   43,319   

Change in provisions and employee benefits

  11,423      10,987   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  43,674      117,691   

Income taxes paid, net

  (9,323   (20,741

Dividends received from investments in associates

  637      1,208   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  34,988      98,158   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Kenon Holdings Ltd

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, continued

 

     For the Three Months ended  
     March 31 2015     March 31 2014  
     $ Thousands  

Cash flows for investing activities

    

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     28        12,578   

Short-term deposits and loans, net

     31,581        (54,678

Business combinations

     —          (29,166

Investment in associated company

     (64,360     (40,788

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment*

     (128,447     (80,283

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (1,547     (3,930

Interest received

     1,310        1,124   

Payments for derivative investments used for hedging, net

     —          (125

Settlement of derivatives

     —          (212
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (161,435   (195,480
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

Dividend paid to non-controlling interests

  (1,744   (3,608

Proceeds from issuance of shares to holders of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

  —        9,216   

Receipt of long-term loans and issuance of debentures

  45,000      245,237   

Repayment of long-term loans and debentures

  (26,142   (82,103

Purchase of non-controlling interest

  (20,000   —     

Short-term credit from banks and others, net

  (1,454   29,102   

Contribution from parent company

  34,271      46,479   

Interest paid

  (19,737   (57,156
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

  10,194      187,167   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents

  (116,253   89,845   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

  610,056      670,751   

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on balances of cash and cash equivalents

  (6,996   (2,117
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

  486,807      758,479   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Significant non-cash investing and financing activity during the quarter relating to the transfer of certain business interests to Kenon Holdings Ltd from Israel Corporation Ltd.

 

* Mainly assets acquired by I.C. Power for the construction of projects in Cerro del Aguila and Samay facilities during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

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Segment Information

 

     I.C.
Power*
    Qoros**     Other     Adjustments     Total  
     $ Thousands  

For the three months ended March 31, 2015:

          

Sales to external customers

     319,072        —          225       —          319,297   

Intersegment sales

     2,861        —          —          —          2,861   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  321,933      —        225     —        322,158   

Elimination of intersegment sales

  (2,861   —        —        2,861      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

  319,072      —        225     2,861      322,158   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

  79,504      —        22,253      —        101,757   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

  29,079      —        131      —        29,210   

Financing income

  (1,560   —        (9,329   2,683      (8,206

Financing expenses

  23,095      —        5,302      (2,683   25,714   

Other items:

Share in losses (income) of associated companies

  8      35,760      (2,067   —        33,701   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  50,622      35,760      (5,963   —        80,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) before taxes

  28,882      (35,760   28,216      —        21,338   

Taxes on income

  11,305      —        —        —        11,305   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations

  17,577      (35,760   28,216      —        10,033   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The total assets and liabilities of I.C. Power are $3,834,311 thousand and $2,844,685 thousand at March 31, 2015, respectively.
** Associated company

 

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     I.C.
Power*
    Qoros**     Other     Adjustments     Total  
     $ Thousands  

For the three months ended March 31, 2014:

          

Sales to external customers

     321,326        —         —         —         321,326   

Intersegment sales

     3,499        —         —         —         3,499   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  324,825      —       —       —       324,825   

Elimination of intersegment sales

  (3,499   —       —       3,499      —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

  321,326      —       —       3,499      324,825   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

  94,090      —       (7,154   —       86,936   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

  22,910      —       1,034      —       23,944   

Financing income

  (995   —       (4,142   4,717      (420

Financing expenses

  25,169      —       1,434      (4,717   21,886   

Other items:

Gain on bargain purchase

  (23,651   —       —       —       (23,651

Share in (income) losses of associated companies

  (9,362   29,353      (7,053   —       12,938   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  14,071      29,353      (8,727   —       34,697   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) before taxes

  80,019      (29,353   1,573      —       52,239   

Taxes on income

  16,989      —       (20   —       16,969   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations

  63,030      (29,353   1,593      —       35,270   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The total assets and liabilities of I.C. Power are $3,518,066 thousand and $2,611,739 thousand at March 31, 2014, respectively.
** Associated company

 

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Information Regarding Associated Companies

 

  A. Carrying amounts of investments in associated companies

 

     As at
March 31, 2015
     As at
December 31, 2014
 
     $ Thousands  

ZIM

     195,136         191,069   

Tower

     43,296         14,061   

Qoros

     229,018         221,038   

Others

     8,788         9,615   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
  476,238      435,783   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  B. Equity in the net earnings (losses) of associate companies

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  
     $ Thousands  

ZIM

     4,967         —    

Tower

     (2,900      8,018   

Qoros

     (35,461      (29,353

Others

     (307      8,397   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
  (33,701   (12,938
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Appendix A

Contribution of Principal Operations to Profit (attributable to Kenon’s shareholders)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (in millions of USD)  

Profit / (loss) attributable to Kenon’s shareholders

     5         (33

Contributions to Kenon’s income (loss) for the period

     

IC Power

     12         58   

Qoros

     (35      (29

Tower

     (3      8   

ZIM

     3         (63

Gains from changes in interest held in associates

     32         2   

Other

     (4      (9

 

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Appendix B

IC Power’s Consolidated Statement of Income

 

     For the three month period ended  
     March 31  
     2015     2014  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
     $ million     $ million  

Continuing Operations

    

Sales

     322        325   

Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     (230     (224

General, selling and administrative expenses

     (13     (9

Depreciation and amortization

     (29     (23

Other income, net

     —          2   

Operating income

     50        71   

Financing expenses, net

     21        22   

Share in income of associated companies

     —          1   

Gain on bargain purchase

     —          24   

Income before taxes from continuing operations

     29        74   

Taxes on income

     (11     (17

Net income from continuing operations

     18        57   

Discontinued operations

    

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          6   

Net income for the period

     18        63   

Attributable to:

    

Equity holders of the Company

     12        55   

Non-controlling interest

     6        8   

Net income for the period

     18        63   

 

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Summary Data from IC Power’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (in millions of USD)  

Cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 44       $ 90   

Cash flows used in investing activities

     (97      (143

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

     (69      152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

$ (122 $ 99   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$ 455    $ 615   

Investments in property, plant and equipment

  128      70   

Total depreciation and amortization

  29      23   

Summary Data from IC Power’s Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

 

     As at  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  
     (in millions of USD)  

Total financial liabilities1

   $ 2,322       $ 1,942   

Total monetary assets2

     631         622   

Total equity attributable to the owners

     796         708   

Total assets

   $ 3,834       $ 3,518   

 

1. Not including trade payables, other payables and credit balances and financial instruments.
2. Not including trade receivables, other receivables and debit balances and financial instruments.

 

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Appendix C

IC Power’s Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This press release, including the financial tables, presents EBITDA, net debt and net financial liabilities, which are financial metrics considered to be “non-IFRS financial measures.” Non-IFRS financial measures should be evaluated in conjunction with, and are not a substitute for, IFRS financial measures. The tables also present the IFRS financial measures, which are most comparable to the non-IFRS financial measures as well as reconciliation between the non-IFRS financial measures and the most comparable IFRS financial measures. The non-IFRS financial information presented herein should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for operating income, net income or per share data prepared in accordance with IFRS.

IC Power defines “EBITDA” for each period as net income (loss) for the period before depreciation and amortization, finance expenses (net), and income tax expense, excluding share in income from associated companies, net of tax, recognized negative goodwill, and net income from discontinued operations, net of tax. EBITDA is not recognized under IFRS or any other generally accepted accounting principles as a measure of financial performance and should not be considered as a substitute for net income or loss, cash flow from operations or other measures of operating performance or liquidity determined in accordance with IFRS. EBITDA is not intended to represent funds available for dividends or other discretionary uses by us because those funds may be required for debt service, capital expenditures, working capital and other commitments and contingencies. EBITDA presents limitations that impair its use as a measure of our profitability since it does not take into consideration certain costs and expenses that result from IC Power’s business that could have a significant effect on our profit/(loss), such as financial expenses, taxes, depreciation, capital expenses and other related charges. Set forth below is a reconciliation of IC Power’s profit (loss) to EBITDA for the periods presented. Other companies may calculate EBITDA differently, and therefore this presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2015      2014  
     (in USD million)  

Net income for the period

   $ 18       $ 63   

Depreciation and amortization

     29         23   

Finance expenses (net)

     21         22   

Income tax expense

     11         17   

Share in income from associates, net of tax

     —           (1

Recognized negative goodwill

     —           (24

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —           (6
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA

$ 79    $ 94   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Appendix D

Summary Financial Information of Inkia’s Subsidiaries and Associates

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015  

Entity1

   Ownership
Interest
(%)
     Revenues      Cost of
Sales
     EBITDA2      Outstanding
debt3
 
(in millions of USD, unless otherwise stated)  
Operating Companies  

Kallpa

     75       $ 108       $ 72       $ 34       $ 446   

COBEE

     100         11         4         5         80   

Central Cardones

     87         4         1         3         47   

Nejapa4

     100         25         23         1         —     

CEPP

     97         10         8         1         30   

JPPC5

     100         11         10         —           7   

Colmito

     100         10         8         1         19   

ICPNH6

     61-65         27         16         10         106   

Surpetroil7

     60         2         1         —           3   

Puerto Quetzal8

     100         24         23         —           26   

Inkia &others9

     100         2         2         1         1,054   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Inkia subsidiaries

$ 234    $ 168    $ 56    $ 1,818   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Investments  

Pedregal

     21       $ 10       $ 9       $ 1       $ 14   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments

$ 10    $ 9    $ 1    $ 14   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1. Does not reflect the summary financial information of (i) Inkia, IC Power’s primary holding company, and other holdings and (ii) Cenergica, a wholly-owned subsidiary that maintains a fuel depot and marine terminal in El Salvador.
2. “EBITDA” for each entity is defined as income (loss) for the period before depreciation and amortization, finance expenses, net, income tax expense (benefit) and asset write-off, excluding share in income from associates measurement to fair value of our-existing share, negative goodwill and the Edegel sale.

EBITDA is not recognized under IFRS or any other generally accepted accounting principles as measures of financial performance and should not be considered as substitutes for net income or loss, cash flow from operations or other measures of operating performance or liquidity determined in accordance with IFRS. EBITDA is not intended to represent funds available for dividends or other discretionary uses because those funds may be required for debt service, capital expenditures, working capital and other commitments and contingencies. EBITDA presents limitations that impair its use as a measure of profitability since it does not take into consideration certain costs and expenses that result from each business that could have a significant effect on its net income, such as financial expenses, taxes, depreciation, capital expenses and other related charges.

 

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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA for Inkia and its main subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2015:

 

     Kallpa      COBEE      Central
Cardones
    Nejapa     CEPP     JPPC  
     (in millions of USD)  

Income (loss) for the period

   $ 8       $ 2       $ 1      $ (1   $ —        $ (1

Depreciation and amortization

     13         1         1        1        1        1   

Finance expenses, net

     10         1         1        —          (1     —     

Income tax expense (benefit)

     3         1         —          1        1        —     

Share in income from associates, net

     —           —           —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

$ 34      5    $ 3    $ 1    $ 1    $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Colmito      ICPNH      Surpetroil     Puerto
Quetzal
    Inkia and
others
    Total  
     (in millions of USD)  

Income (loss) for the period

   $ 1       $ 5       $ (1   $ (1   $ (8   $ 5   

Depreciation and amortization

     —           2         —          —          3        23   

Finance expenses, net

     —           2         1        1        6        21   

Income tax expense

     —           1         —          —          —          7   

Share in income from associates, net

     —           —           —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

$ 1    $ 10    $ —      $ —      $ 1    $ 56   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

3. Includes short-term and long-term debt.
4. Figures include amounts related to Nejapa’s branch and main office.
5. Figures include JPPC and Private Power Operator Ltd. (an IC Power subsidiary that employs JPPC’s employees and performs administrative-related functions).
6. Through ICPNH, IC Power indirectly holds 65% interests in Corinto and Tipitapa Power and 61% interests in Amayo I and Amayo II.
7. Figures include Surpetroil and Surenergy S.A.S ESP (an IC Power subsidiary that performs administrative functions and maintains certain licenses on behalf of Surpetroil).
8. Figures include Puerto Quetzal and Poliwatt Limited (an IC Power subsidiary that performs administrative functions and maintains certain licenses on behalf of Puerto Quetzal).
9. Outstanding debt includes Inkia for $447 million, CdA for $462 million and Samay for $145 million.

 

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Appendix E

Qoros’ Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive

Income (Unaudited)

 

In thousands of RMB    For the three months ended  
     31 March 2015     31 March 2014  

Revenue

     293,493        125,274   

Cost of sales

     (319,315     (113,557
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

  (25,822   11,717   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income

  5,531      2,854   

Research and development expenses

  (78,962   (43,611

Selling and distribution expenses

  (100,183   (174,961

Administrative expenses

  (138,276   (118,352

Other expenses

  (21,770   (9,914
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operation

  (359,482   (332,267
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

  4,438      6,312   

Finance costs

  (87,063   (31,918
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net finance (cost)/income

  (82,625   (25,606
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit of equity-accountedinvestee, net of nil tax

  (13   —     

Loss before tax

  (442,120   (357,873

Income tax expense

  (148   (51
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss for the period

  (442,268   (357,924
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss

Foreign operations – foreign currencytranslation differences, net of nil tax

  (230   41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of nil tax

  (230   41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

  (422,498   (357,883
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Qoros’ Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited)

 

In thousands of RMB    At 31 March      At 31 December  
     2015      2014  

Assets

     

Property, plant and equipment

     4,090,193         4,039,948   

Intangible assets

     4,744,917         4,638,364   

Prepayments for purchase of equipment

     96,807         117,922   

Lease prepayments

     207,025         208,128   

Trade and other receivables

     92,712         96,533   

Equity-accounted investees

     1,784         2,025   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current assets

  9,233,438      9,102,920   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories

  240,531      197,522   

Trade and other receivables

  839,641      729,906   

Prepayments

  85,567      154,655   

Pledged deposits

  161,519      290,840   

Cash and cash equivalents

  267,625      752,088   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current assets

  1,594,883      2,125,011   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

  10,828,321      11,227,931   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Qoros’ Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Continued) (Unaudited)

 

In thousands of RMB    At 31 March     At 31 December  
     2015     2014  

Equity

    

Paid-in capital

     6,531,840        6,531,840   

Reserves

     (256     (26

Accumulated losses

     (6,102,809     (5,660,541
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

  428,775      871,273   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

Loans and borrowings

  4,009,114      3,928,224   

Finance lease liabilities

  79      479   

Deferred income

  177,336      179,982   

Provision

  16,753      12,971   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

  4,203,282      4,121,656   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans and borrowings

  3,381,540      3,374,660   

Trade and other payables

  2,787,900      2,833,459   

Finance lease liabilities

  1,564      1,541   

Deferred income

  25,260      25,342   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  6,196,264      6,235,002   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  10,399,546      10,356,658   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

  10,828,321      11,227,931   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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