SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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F O R M 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2015

INTERNET GOLD-GOLDEN LINES LTD.
(Name of Registrant)

2 Dov Friedman Street, Ramat Gan 5250301, Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

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Internet Gold-Golden Lines Ltd.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The following exhibit is attached:
 
99.1
An immediate report of Bezeq - The Israel Telecommunication Corp. Ltd., a controlled subsidiary of B Communications Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Internet Gold - Bezeq Group Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results.
 
 
 

 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
INTERNET GOLD-GOLDEN LINES LTD.
                    (Registrant)
 
       
 
By:
/s/ Doron Turgeman  
    Doron Turgeman  
    Chief Executive Officer  
       
Date: May 21, 2015
 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibit is attached:

99.1
An immediate report of Bezeq - The Israel Telecommunication Corp. Ltd., a controlled subsidiary of B Communications Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Internet Gold - Bezeq Group Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results.
 



 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 




EXHIBIT 99.1
   
Press Release
 
BEZEQ GROUP REPORTS
FIRST QUARTER 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS
 
Tel Aviv, Israel – May 21, 2015 –Bezeq – The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Ltd. (TASE: BEZQ), Israel’s leading telecommunications provider, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Details regarding the investor conference call and webcast to be held today are included later in this press release.
 
Bezeq Group (consolidated)
    Q1 2015       Q1 2014    
% change
 
   
(NIS millions)
       
                       
Revenues
    2,174       2,311       (5.9 )%
Operating profit
    636       688       (7.6 )%
EBITDA
    953       1,002       (4.9 )%
EBITDA margin
    43.8 %     43.4 %        
Net profit attributable to Company shareholders
    463       457       1.3 %
Basic and Diluted EPS (NIS)
    0.17       0.17       0.0 %
Cash flow from operating activities
    961       1,043       (7.9 )%
Payments for investments
    368       315       16.8 )%
Free cash flow 1
    606       757       (19.9 )%
Net debt/EBITDA (end of period) 2
    1.84       1.81          
 
1 Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less net payments for investments.
 
2 EBITDA in this calculation refers to the trailing twelve months.
     
 
Shaul Elovitch, Bezeq's Chairman, stated, “We are witnessing material changes in the competitive structure of the Israeli telecom market. Competition is increasing in all our operating segments, and we are already preparing for these changes through major investments in state-of-the-art infrastructure, development of cutting-edge services, and a focus on outstanding customer service. Competition is continuing to develop in the cellular market, as well as in the television market where new competitors are starting to appear. In the Internet market, the wholesale telecom market reform has been implemented smoothly, aided by our significant efforts to facilitate this reform. We are committed to the idea that, even in times of increasing competition, our customers in Bezeq, Pelephone, yes, and Bezeq International will always enjoy market-leading value.”

David "Dudu" Mizrahi, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO of Bezeq, commented, “We continue to deliver strong financial results despite the intense competition in the market.  The high level of group cash flow generation enables us to continue to invest in and upgrade our infrastructure as well as maximize returns for our shareholders.  As a result, on May 27, 2015 we will make an NIS 844 million cash distribution representing a dividend per share of NIS 0.31.  This amount is in accordance with our regular dividend policy for the distribution of 100% of our net earnings on a semi-annual basis."
 
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Bezeq Group Results (Consolidated)

Revenues in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 2.17 billion compared with NIS 2.31 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 5.9%.  The decrease in revenues was primarily related to lower revenues at Pelephone which was partially mitigated by increased revenues of Bezeq Fixed-Line and Bezeq International.

Salary expenses in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 439 million compared with NIS 448 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 2.0%. The decrease in salary expenses was primarily due to streamlining procedures at Pelephone.

Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 799 million compared with NIS 869 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 8.1%.  The decrease in operating expenses was due to a reduction in most of the Group's expense items.

Other operating income in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 17 million compared with NIS 8 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014. The increase in other operating income was due to the recording of a one-time profit of NIS 12 million from the increase to a controlling stake in yes.

Operating profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 636 million compared with NIS 688 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 7.6%.  Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 953 million (EBITDA margin of 43.8%) compared with NIS 1.00 billion (EBITDA margin of 43.4%) in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 4.9%.  The decrease in operating profit and EBITDA was due to the decrease in revenues partially offset by a reduction in expenses of Pelephone and Bezeq Fixed-Line.

Net profit attributable to Bezeq shareholders in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 463 million compared with NIS 457 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 1.3%. Net profit was influenced by an improvement in the financial results of yes.

Cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 961 million compared with NIS 1.04 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 7.9%.  The decrease in cash flow from operating activities was primarily due to changes in working capital which were partially due to timing differences.

Payments for investments (Capex) in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 368 million compared with NIS 315 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 16.8%. The Group's high level of investments is due to the continued nationwide rollout of Bezeq Fixed Line's fiber optic network, together with investments in advanced technologies for the enhancement of the NGN (Next Generation Network).

Free cash flow in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 606 million compared with NIS 757 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 19.9%.
 
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Net financial debt of the Group amounted to NIS 8.20 billion at March 31, 2015 compared with NIS 7.32 billion as of March 31, 2014.  At March 31, 2015, the Group's net financial debt to EBITDA ratio was 1.84, compared with 1.81 on March 31, 2014.

2015 Outlook

Below is the Group's outlook for 2015 based on the existing information known to the Bezeq Group today (there is no change compared with the outlook published in the Company's 2014 annual report dated December 31, 2014):

Net profit attributable to shareholders:
Approximately NIS 1.5 billion

EBITDA: 
Approximately NIS 4.2 billion

Free cash flow:
Approximately NIS 2.0 billion

The Company's forecasts detailed above are forward-looking information, as defined in the Securities Law, and are based on assessments, assumptions and expectations of the Company, including the following:

 
a.
The forecasts do not include the effects of a provision for the early retirement of employees and/or the signing of a collective labor agreement, as may occur, nor the execution of a transaction for the acquisition of all of the holdings of Eurocom DBS in yes.  However, the forecasts do include the effects of the Company's increase in its shareholding in yes to approximately 58.4% after the exercise of its option of 8.6% in yes shares as of the date of increase in share ownership (approximately 9 months).

 
b.
The forecasts are based, among other factors, on the Group's assessments concerning the competition in the communications market and the regulation of the industry, as well as the economic situation in Israel, and consequently, the Group's ability to implement its plans for 2015. Actual results may differ from those assessments, taking into account changes in the above mentioned factors and in the business conditions as well as in the impact of regulatory decisions, technological changes, developments in the communications market, and realization of risk factors detailed in the Group's periodic report for the year 2015.

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Bezeq Fixed-Line Results
 
·
In the first quarter of 2015, Bezeq added 26,000 broadband Internet lines, amounting to a total of 1.39 million.  This number includes 11,000 broadband Internet lines through Bezeq's wholesale service for telecom operators
 
Stella Handler, Bezeq CEO, commented “Growth in the number of our Internet subscribers demonstrates the tremendous trust our Internet customers have in Bezeq, and the quality of our product and service offerings. In this quarter we invested NIS 231 million, representing an increase of 10% compared with the corresponding quarter, to further develop our cutting-edge infrastructure and connect hundreds of thousands of households around the country to our fiber-optic network.

Handler added: “We are working to implement the wholesale telecom market reform, and will do so while maintaining our trademark commitment to our customers. We will continue to focus on providing excellent infrastructure, market-leading service, and unique added value which differentiate Bezeq’s Internet offering from all the other internet services.”
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Revenues in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 1.11 billion compared with NIS 1.08 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 3.3%.  The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher revenues from broadband Internet services as well as transmission and data communication services. In addition, the decrease in telephony revenues moderated as the comparison to the corresponding quarter of 2014 was not influenced by the reduction in fixed call termination rates which occurred in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Revenues from broadband Internet services in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 383 million compared with NIS 332 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 15.4%. The increase in revenues from broadband Internet services was primarily due to continued growth in the number of broadband Internet lines which increased by 101,000 during the past year, of which 11,000 were Internet lines through Bezeq's wholesale service for telecom operators. In addition, there was a 6.1% increase in average revenue per subscriber due to ongoing upgrades to higher speeds.

Revenues from transmission and data communication services in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 266 million compared with NIS 259 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 2.7%. The increase in revenues from transmission and data communication services was due to growth in the number of business customers and the number of data lines, as well as continued growth in the volume of data transmitted.

Revenues from telephony services in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 403 million compared with NIS 426 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 5.4%. The decrease in telephony revenues was primarily due to a reduction in the average revenue per line.
 
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Salary expenses in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 227 million compared with NIS 223 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 1.8%.  The increase in salary expenses was due to a reduction in direct salary expenses offset by a one-time decrease in salaries in the corresponding quarter of 2014.

Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 180 million compared with NIS 190 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 5.3%.  The decrease in operating expenses was due to a reduction in building maintenance expenses due to continued streamlining as well as a decrease in interconnect payments to telecom operators.

Other operating income in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 17 million compared with NIS 8 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014.  The increase in other operating income was due to the recording of a NIS 12 million profit from the increase to a controlling stake in Yes.

Operating profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 547 million compared with NIS 504 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 8.5%.  EBITDA in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 723 million (EBITDA margin of 65.0%) compared with NIS 672 million (EBITDA margin of 62.4%) in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 7.6%. Net profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 367 million compared with NIS 332 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 10.5%.

The increase in profitability metrics was primarily due to the aforementioned increase in revenues.

Cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 548 million compared with NIS 616 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 11.0%.  Cash flow from operating activities was influenced by changes in working capital partially resulting from timing differences.

Payments for investments (Capex) in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 231 million compared with NIS 210 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 10.0%.  The high level of investments was due to the nationwide rollout of Bezeq’s fiber optic network to customer buildings, assimilation of advanced technologies and replacement of equipment for Internet customers in order to upgrade to faster broadband speeds.

Free cash flow in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 329 million compared with NIS 434 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 24.2%.

In the first quarter of 2015, the Company added 26,000 broadband Internet lines, amounting to a total of 1.39 million.  This number includes 11,000 broadband Internet lines through Bezeq's wholesale service for telecom operators.

During the first quarter of 2015, average broadband speeds reached 33.2 Mbps compared with 32.5 Mbps sequentially, and 20.0 Mbps in the corresponding quarter of 2014, representing an increase of 66.0% compared to the corresponding quarter.
 
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Average revenue per Internet subscriber (ARPU - retail) in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 87, compared with NIS 85 sequentially and NIS 82 in the corresponding quarter of 2014, representing an increase of 6.1% compared to the corresponding quarter.

The number of telephony access lines continued to stabilize, and at the end of March 2015 amounted to 2.208 million, compared with 2.205 million sequentially, an increase of 3,000 lines.

Average revenue per line (ARPL) in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 61, compared with NIS 62 sequentially and NIS 64 in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 4.7% compared to the corresponding quarter.
 
Bezeq Fixed-Line - Financial data
    Q1 2015       Q1 2014    
% change
 
   
(NIS millions)
       
                       
Revenues
    1,113       1,077       3.3 %
Operating profit
    547       504       8.5 %
EBITDA
    723       672       7.6 %
EBITDA margin
    65.0 %     62.4 %        
Net profit 1
    367       332       10.5 %
Cash flows from operating activities
    548       616       (11.0 )%
Payments for investments
    231       210       10.0 %
Free cash flow 2
    329       434       (24.2 )%
 
1 Excluding share in profits/losses of equity-accounted investees.
 
 
2 Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less net payments for investments.
     
 
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Bezeq Fixed-Line - KPIs
    Q1 2015       Q4 2014       Q1 2014  
                         
Number of active subscriber lines (end of period, in thousands) 1
    2,208       2,205       2,214  
Average monthly revenue per line (NIS) 2
    61       62       64  
Number of outgoing minutes (millions)
    1,459       1,482       1,608  
Number of incoming minutes (millions)
    1,428       1,440       1,467  
Churn rate (%) 3
    2.4 %     2.5 %     3.0 %
Total number of broadband  Internet lines (end of period, in thousands)4
    1,390       1,364       1,289  
     of which: Number of broadband Internet lines (end of period, in thousands) - Wholesale 4
    11       -       -  
Average monthly revenue per broadband Internet subscriber (NIS)  - Retail
    87       85       82  
Average broadband speed per subscriber (end of period, Mbps)
    33.2       32.5       20.0  
 
1 Inactive subscribers are those whose lines have been physically disconnected (except for a subscriber in the first three months of collection proceedings).
 
2 Not including revenues from data communications and transmissions services, Internet services, services to communications providers, and contract and other services.  Based on average lines for the period.
 
3 Churn rate is calculated according to the number of telephone subscribers who have disconnected from the Company's services during the period, divided by the average number of telephone subscribers during the period.
 
4 The total number of broadband Internet lines includes retail and wholesale lines.  Retail - direct Internet subscriber of the Company;  Wholesale - Internet line through Bezeq's wholesale service for telecom operators.
 
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Pelephone Results
 
·
Net profit in Q1 2015 amounted to NIS 36 million compared with NIS 59 million sequentially.  The decrease was primarily due to termination of the hosting agreement with Hot Mobile, partially mitigated by operational streamlining measures
 
·
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to NIS 351 million, representing a sequential increase of 122%

·
The number of subscribers was stable sequentially and amounted to approximately 2.6 million.  Once again, Pelephone had the lowest churn among Israeli incumbent cellular operators in the quarter.
 
Gil Sharon, CEO, Pelephone, said today, “In the first quarter of the year, we continued implementing our strategic focus on customer retention and maintaining market share, while continuing our operational streamlining initiatives. As a result, in this quarter we again posted the lowest churn among Israeli incumbent cellular operators.”

“We continued to deliver strong cash flow figures amounting to NIS 351 million, with significant improvement over the previous quarter. Our strong cash flow enables us to meet fierce market competition head-on, and focus on customer retention, optimal service, and the continued rollout of our 4G network.”

“Results for this quarter, as compared to the previous quarters, were negatively affected by the termination of HOT’s hosting agreement, which reduced revenues and EBITDA by NIS 52 million this quarter. On the other hand, our streamlining efforts, including our early retirement plan, have enabled us to minimize the impact on our bottom line profits.”
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Total revenues in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 727 million compared with NIS 835 million sequentially and NIS 917 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 12.9% and 20.7% respectively.

Revenues from cellular services in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 499 million compared with NIS 584 million sequentially and NIS 637 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 14.6% and 21.7% respectively.

The decrease in service revenues compared to the corresponding quarter was due to a decrease of NIS 52 million from the hosting agreement with Hot Mobile which terminated at the end of December 2014.  In addition, there was a decrease in the number of subscribers as well as tariff erosion as a result of increased competition in the cellular market and the transition of existing customers to lower-priced plans in line with existing market prices resulting in a reduction in average revenue per subscriber. The decrease was partially mitigated by operational streamlining measures.
 
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Revenues from equipment sales in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 228 million compared with NIS 251 million sequentially, a decrease of 9.2% and compared with NIS 280 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 18.6%.  The decrease in revenues from equipment sales compared with the corresponding quarter was primarily due to increased sales in the first quarter of 2014 to government employees pursuant to a contract with Pelephone.

Operating profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 32 million compared with NIS 74 million sequentially, a decrease of 56.8%, and compared with NIS 126 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 74.6%. The decrease in revenues was partially mitigated by operational streamlining measures which reduced expenses through the voluntary retirement plan for 200 employees implemented at the end of 2014, resulting in a reduction in salary expenses in the first quarter of 2015.  Operating profit was also impacted by a decrease in advertising expenses and an improvement in leasing agreements among other factors.

After adjusting for the revenues from the hosting agreement with Hot Mobile, operating profit increased by NIS 10 million sequentially, an increase of 45.5%, and decreased by NIS 42 million compared with the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 56.8%.

EBITDA in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 136 million (EBITDA margin of 18.7%) compared with NIS 184 million sequentially (EBITDA margin of 22.0%), a decrease of 26.1%, and compared with NIS 232 million (EBITDA margin of 25.3%) in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 41.4%.

After adjusting for the revenues from the hosting agreement with Hot Mobile, EBITDA increased by NIS 4 million sequentially, an increase of 3.0%, and decreased by NIS 44 million compared with the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 24.4%.

Net profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 36 million compared with NIS 59 million sequentially, a decrease of 39.0%, and compared with NIS 108 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 66.7%.

After adjusting for the revenues from the hosting agreement with Hot Mobile, net profit increased by NIS 15 million sequentially, an increase of 73.2%, and decreased by NIS 34 million compared with the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 48.4%.

Cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 351 million compared with NIS 158 million sequentially, an increase of 122.2%, and compared with NIS 349 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 0.6%.

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The number of Pelephone subscribers totaled 2.565 million subscribers as of March 31, 2015, compared with 2.586 million at December 31, 2014.  In the first quarter of 2015, Pelephone again had the best net porting numbers compared with the incumbent cellular operators.

Monthly ARPU in the first quarter of 2015 decreased by NIS 10 and amounted to NIS 65 compared with NIS 75 sequentially and NIS 80 in the corresponding quarter of 2014.  The reduction in monthly ARPU was primarily due to the termination of the hosting agreement with Hot Mobile which resulted in a decrease of NIS 7 in ARPU in the quarter.
 
Pelephone - Financial data
    Q1 2015       Q1 2014    
% change
 
   
(NIS millions)
       
                       
Total revenues
    727       917       (20.7 )%
Service revenues
    499       637       (21.7 )%
Equipment revenues
    228       280       (18.6 )%
Operating profit
    32       126       (74.6 )%
EBITDA
    136       232       (41.4 )%
EBITDA margin
    18.7 %     25.3 %        
Net profit
    36       108       (66.7 )%
Cash flows from operating activities
    351       349       0.6 %
Payments for investments
    73       73       0.0 %
Free cash flow 1
    279       276       1.1 %
 
1 Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less net payments for investments.
 
Pelephone - KPIs
    Q1 2015       Q4 2014       Q1 2014  
                         
Total subscribers (end of period, in thousands) 1
    2,565       2,586       2,631  
Average revenue per user (ARPU, NIS) 2
    65       75       80  
Churn rate 3
    6.5 %     5.6 %     7.5 %
 
1 Subscriber data includes Pelephone subscribers (excluding subscribers of operators  that Pelephone hosts on its network) and do not include inactive subscribers who are connected to Pelephone's services for six months or more. An inactive subscriber is one who in the past six months has not received at least one call, not made at least one call/SMS, did not take one Internet action nor pay for any Pelephone services. A customer may have more than one subscriber line.
 
2 Average monthly revenue per subscriber is calculated by dividing average monthly revenue from cellular services, both from Pelephone subscribers and from other communications operators, including revenues from cellular operators who use Pelephone's network, and repair and warranty services in the period by average Pelephone active subscribers in the same period.
 
3 Churn rate is calculated according to the proportion of subscribers who have disconnected from the Company's services and subscribers who have become inactive during the period, divided by the total number of average active subscribers during the period.
 
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Bezeq International Results

·
Revenues in Q1 2015 increased 10.6% y-o-y to NIS 393 million
 
·
Increase of 36% y-o-y in ICT revenues
 
·
Continued successful leveraging of the submarine cable led to a 5% increase in revenues from Internet services and a 7% rise in the number of Internet subscribers compared to a year ago
 
·
Significant growth in all profitability metrics compared to the corresponding quarter of 2014: Increases of 5% in net profit, 4% in operating profit and 3% in EBITDA
 
Moti Elmaliach, CEO of Bezeq International said, “We continue to focus on providing our customers with top-quality, market-leading service in addition to making investments in telecom infrastructures and Internet services for households. We have recently inaugurated our state-of-the-art underground data center to serve our enterprise customers. This data center is located at the landing point of our submarine telecom cable, connecting us with the world.”
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Revenues in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 393 million compared with NIS 355 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 10.6%. The increase was primarily due to the significant growth in revenues from business communications (ICT) and cloud services as well as continued increases in revenues from Internet services delivered across the submarine cable infrastructure.

Operating profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 61 million compared with NIS 58 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 3.9%. EBITDA in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 93 million (EBITDA margin of 23.7%) compared with NIS 90 million (EBITDA margin of 25.4%) in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 3.2%.  Net profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 44 million compared with NIS 42 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 4.9%.

The increase in profitability metrics was primarily due to increased revenues from business communications, as well as continued growth in the number of Internet subscribers and in revenues from Internet services delivered across the submarine cable infrastructure.

Cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 62 million, compared with NIS 74 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 16.0%.

Free cash flow in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 9 million compared with NIS 43 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 79.1%. The decrease in free cash flow was due to an increase in investments compared with the corresponding quarter of 2014.
 
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Bezeq International
    Q1 2015       Q1 2014    
% change
 
   
(NIS millions)
       
                       
Revenues
    393       355       10.6 %
Operating profit
    61       58       3.9 %
EBITDA
    93       90       3.2 %
EBITDA margin
    23.7 %     25.4 %        
Net profit
    44       42       4.9 %
Cash flows from operating activities
    62       74       (16.0 )%
Payments for investments
    53       31       72.2 %
Free cash flow 1
    9       43       (79.1 )%
 
1 Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less net payments for investments.
   
 
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yes Results
 
·
Yes added 2,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2015 and reached a record 634,000 total subscribers
 
·
Revenues in Q1 2015 increased 3.9% and amounted to NIS 440 million compared with NIS 424 million in the corresponding period
 
Ron Eilon, CEO of yes, stated, “This quarter, we again posted growth in the number of subscribers, reaching a record 634,000 subscribers. These gains were made despite the entry of new players into the TV market and severe regulatory restrictions which are still being imposed selectively on some players, but not on others. In this quarter as well, we continued our investment in bringing world-class content and flagship original local productions, such as Fauda, with ongoing emphasis on providing our customers with outstanding service.”
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Revenues in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 440 million compared with NIS 424 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, an increase of 3.9%. The increase in revenues was due to growth in the number of subscribers.

Operating profit in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 59 million compared with NIS 73 million, a decrease of 19.0%.  EBITDA in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 135 million (EBITDA margin of 30.8%) compared with NIS 143 million (EBITDA margin of 33.7%) in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease of 5.0%.

The reduction in operating profit and EBITDA was primarily due to higher content expenses partially mitigated by an increase in revenues.

Profit before financing expenses to shareholders and taxes in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 60 million compared with NIS 55 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014.

Net loss in the first quarter of 2015 amounted to NIS 3 million compared with NIS 34 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, a decrease in net loss of 91.2%. The reduction in net loss was due to a decrease in financing expenses as a result of the negative Israeli consumer price index (CPI) in the first quarter of 2015.

Cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter of 2015 grew 31.7% and amounted to NIS 149 million compared with NIS 113 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014.   Free cash flow in the first quarter of 2015 increased 139.0% and amounted to NIS 84 million.

ARPU in the first quarter of 2015 decreased 0.9% and amounted to NIS 232 compared with NIS 234 in the corresponding period of 2014.

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yes - Financial data
    Q1 2015       Q1 2014    
% change
 
   
(NIS millions)
       
                       
Revenues
    440       424       3.9 %
Operating profit
    59       73       (19.0 )%
EBITDA
    135       143       (5.0 )%
EBITDA margin
    30.8 %     33.7 %        
Net loss
    (3 )     (34 )     (91.2 )%
Cash flows from operating activities
    149       113       31.7 %
Payments for investments
    65       78       (16.6 )%
Free cash flow 1
    84       35       139.0 %
 
1 Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less net  payments for investments.
 
yes - KPIs
    Q1 2015       Q4 2014       Q1 2014  
                         
Number of subscribers (end of period, in thousands) 1
    634       632       607  
Average revenue per user (ARPU, NIS) 2
    232       234       234  
Churn rate (%) 3
    3.3 %     2.9 %     3.6 %
 
1 Subscriber – one household or small business customer. For a business customer with numerous intake points or set top boxes (such as a hotel, kibbutz or gym), the number of subscribers is calculated by dividing the total payment received from the business customer by the average revenue from a small business customer.
 
2 ARPU includes total yes revenues (content and equipment, premium channels, advanced services, and others) divided by average subscribers for the period.
 
3 Churn rate - the number of yes subscribers who left yes during the period divided by the average number of registered yes subscribers in the period.
 
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Conference Call & Webcast Information

Bezeq will conduct a conference call hosted by Mr. Shaul Elovitch, Bezeq Chairman, and Mr. David "Dudu" Mizrahi, Bezeq Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at 4:00 PM Israel Time / 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Participants are invited to join the live conference call by dialing:

International Phone Number: + 972-3-918-0688
Israel Phone Number: 03-918-0688

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations section of the Bezeq corporate website at www.bezeq.co.il. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes early to register for the webcast and download any necessary audio software.

A webcast replay will be made available on the investor relations section of the Bezeq corporate website. An automated telephone replay will also be available approximately three hours after the completion of the live call through Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Participants are invited to listen to the conference call replay by dialing:

International Phone Number: + 972-3-925-5904
Israel Phone Number: 03-925-5904
 
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About Bezeq The Israel Telecommunication Corp.

Bezeq is Israel's leading telecommunications service provider. Established in 1984, the Company has led Israel into the new era of communications, based on the most advanced technologies and services. Bezeq and its subsidiaries offer the full range of communications services including domestic, international and cellular phone services; broadband Internet, and other data communications; satellite-based multi-channel TV; and corporate networks.

For more information about Bezeq please visit the corporate website at www.bezeq.co.il.

This press release contains general data and information as well as forward looking statements about Bezeq. Such statements include expressions of management's expectations about new and existing programs, opportunities, technology and market conditions. Although Bezeq believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. These statements should not be regarded as a representation that anticipated events will occur or that expected objectives will be achieved.  These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement In addition, the realization and/or otherwise of the forward-looking information will be affected by factors that cannot be assessed in advance, and which are not within the control of the Corporation, including the risk factors that are characteristic of its operations, and developments in the general environment, and external factors and the regulation that affects the Corporation’s operations.

This press release contains partial information from the public reports of Bezeq under the Israeli Securities Law 5728-1968 (the "Securities Law"), which reports can be accessed at the Israeli Securities Authority's website, www.magna.isa.gov.il. A review of this press release is not a substitute for a review of the detailed reports of Bezeq under the Securities Law and is not meant to replace or qualify them; rather, the press release is prepared merely for the convenience of the reader, with the understanding that the detailed reports are being reviewed simultaneously.  No representation is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.

This press release does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and neither this presentation nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.

Investor Relations Contact:
Media Relations Contact:
Mr. Naftali Sternlicht
Mr. Guy Hadass
Bezeq 
Bezeq
Phone: +972-2-539-5441
Phone: +972-3-626-2600
Email: ir@bezeq.co.il
Email: pr@bezeq.co.il
 
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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Condensed Interim Consolidated Income Statements
 
   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
Revenues
    2,174       2,311       9,055  
Costs of activity
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    317       314       1,281  
Salaries
    439       448       1,768  
General and operating expenses
    799       869       3,366  
Other operating income, net
    (17 )     (8 )     (586 )
Total operating expenses
    1,538       1,623       5,829  
                         
Operating profit
    636       688       3,226  
Financing expenses (income)
                       
Financing expenses
    101       113       486  
Financing income
    (64 )     (71 )     (356 )
Financing expenses, net
    37       42       130  
                         
Profit after financing expenses, net
    599       646       3,096  
Share in the losses (profits) of equity-accounted investees
    (16 )     19       170  
Profit before income tax
    615       627       2,926  
Income tax
    152       170       815  
Profit for the period
    463       457       2,111  
Earnings per share (NIS)
                       
Basic and diluted earnings per share
    0.17       0.17       0.77  
 
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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Other Operating Expenses (Income), Net

   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
 Profit from gaining control in DBS Satellite Services (1998) Ltd.
    12       -       -  
 Profit from the sale of property, plant and equipment (mainly real estate)
    11       12       167  
 Profit from copper sales
    -       5       8  
 Cancellation of provision for contingent liabilities, net
    -       -       23  
 Profit from sale of the shares of Coral Tell Ltd.
    -       -       582  
 Other operating income
    23       17       780  
 Provision for contingent liabilities, net
    6       -       -  
 Provision for early retirement
    -       8       176  
 Expenses for collective agreement at Pelephone
    -       -       18  
 Others
    -       1       -  
 Total other operating expenses
    6       9       194  
                         
      (17 )     (8 )     (586 )

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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheets

   
March 31,
2015
   
March 31,
2014
   
December 31,
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Assets
 
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
Cash and cash equivalents
    1,168       1,049       660  
Investments
    2,541       1,345       2,223  
Trade receivables
    2,290       2,499       2,227  
Other receivables
    271       293       238  
Inventory
    87       100       96  
Assets classified as held for sale
    15       50       22  
Total current assets
    6,372       5,336       5,466  
                         
Trade and other receivables
    541       618       566  
Broadcasting rights, net of rights exercised
    460       -       -  
Property, plant and equipment
    6,956       6,008       6,079  
Goodwill
    2,478       1,172       1,040  
Intangible assets
    2,025       867       753  
Deferred and other expenses
    256       260       253  
Investments in equity-accounted investees
    29       1,032       1,057  
Investments
    103       81       99  
Deferred tax assets
    -       29       -  
Total non-current assets
    12,848       10,067       9,847  
                         
Total assets
      19,220       15,403       15,313  

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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
 
   
March 31,
 2015
   
March 31,
2014
   
December 31,
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Liabilities and equity
 
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
Debentures, loans and borrowings
    1,852       1,113       1,481  
Trade payables
    1,074       624       664  
Other payables, including derivatives
    953       818       710  
Liability to Eurocom DBS Ltd, related party
    781       -       -  
Current tax liabilities
    670       529       600  
Provisions
    84       122       62  
Employee benefits
    274       269       259  
Dividend payable
    -       802       -  
 Total current liabilities
    5,688       4,277       3,776  
                         
Loans and debentures
    10,060       8,604       8,606  
Employee benefits
    238       235       233  
Provisions
    69       68       69  
Deferred tax liabilities
    23       32       17  
Derivatives
    126       21       94  
Deferred income and others
    92       74       77  
Total non-current liabilities
    10,608       9,034       9,096  
                         
Total liabilities
    16,296       13,311       12,872  
                         
Total equity
    2,924       2,092       2,441  
                         
Total liabilities and equity
      19,220       15,403       15,313  
 
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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
Cash flows from operating activities
                 
Profit for the period
    463       457       2,111  
Adjustments:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    317       314       1,281  
Profit from sale of the shares of Coral Tell Ltd.
    -       -       (582 )
Share in losses (profits) of equity-accounted investees
    (16 )     19       170  
Financing expenses, net
    67       63       229  
Profit from gaining control in an investee
    (12 )     -       -  
Capital gain, net
    (11 )     (17 )     (175 )
Share-based payments
    -       (1 )     (1 )
Income tax  expenses
    152       170       815  
Miscellaneous
    (1 )     (3 )     (3 )
                         
Change in inventory
    9       21       28  
Change in trade and other receivables
    84       163       549  
Change in trade and other payables
    (45 )     (62 )     (39 )
Change in provisions
    3       (4 )     (63 )
Change in employee benefits
    4       13       3  
Net income tax paid
    (53 )     (90 )     (527 )
Net cash from operating activities
    961       1,043       3,796  
Cash flow used for investing activities
                       
Investment in intangible assets and deferred expenses
    (66 )     (48 )     (194 )
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
    13       29       230  
Purchase of financial assets held for trading and others
    (440 )     (210 )     (2,720 )
Proceeds from the sale of financial assets held for trading and others
    121       -       1,635  
Cash in a company consolidated for the first time
    299       -       -  
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (302 )     (267 )     (1,081 )
Payments for long-term investments
    (4 )     (3 )     (19 )
Net consideration for the sale of Coral Tell Ltd. shares
    -       -       596  
Miscellaneous
    1       2       7  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (378 )     (497 )     (1,546 )

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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
 
   
Three months ended
   
Year ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
Cash flows used in financing activities
                 
Repayment of debentures and loans
    (58 )     (82 )     1,446  
Issue of debentures and receipt of loans
    -       -       (1,149 )
Dividends paid
    -       -       (2,069 )
Interest paid
    (20 )     (27 )     (431 )
Miscellaneous
    3       2       3  
Net cash used for financing activities
    (75 )     (107 )     (2,200 )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents, net
    508       439       50  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    660       610       610  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
    1,168       1,049       660  
 
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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Condensed Interim Pro Forma Consolidated Income Statements

   
Three months ended March 31, 2015
   
Three months ended March 31, 2014
 
   
Prior to the pro forma event
   
Adjustments for pro forma information
   
Pro forma information
   
Prior to the pro forma event
   
Adjustments for pro forma information
   
Pro forma information
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
                                     
Revenues
    2,174       434       2,608       2,311       420       2,731  
Costs of activity
                                               
Depreciation and amortization
    317       113       430       314       117       431  
Salaries
    439       69       508       448       62       510  
General and operating expenses
    799       230       1,029       869       215       1,084  
Other operating income, net
    (17 )     12       (5 )     (8 )     -       (8 )
      1,538       424       1,962       1,623       394       2,017  
                                                 
Operating profit
    636       10       646       688       26       714  
Financing expenses (income)
                                               
Financing expenses
    101       32       133       113       24       137  
Financing income
    (64 )     (21 )     (85 )     (71 )     21       (50 )
Financing expenses, net
    37       11       48       42       45       87  
                                                 
Profit after financing expenses, net
    599       (1 )     598       646       (19 )     627  
Share in the losses (profits) of equity-accounted investees
    (16 )     17       1       19       (18 )     1  
Profit before income tax
    615       (18 )     597       627       (1 )     626  
Income tax
    152       -       152       170       -       170  
Profit for the period
    463       (18 )     445       457       (1 )     456  
Earnings per share (NIS)
                                               
Basic and diluted earnings per share
    0.17       (0.01 )     0.16       0.17       -       0.17  
 
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"Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited
Condensed Pro Forma Consolidated Income Statements (Continued)

   
Year ended December 31, 2014
 
   
Prior to the pro forma event
   
Adjustments for pro forma information
   
Pro forma information
 
   
(Audited)
   
(Audited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
   
NIS million
 
                   
Revenues
    9,055       1,710       10,765  
Costs of activity
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    1,281       484       1,765  
Salaries
    1,768       267       2,035  
General and operating expenses
    3,366       872       4,238  
Other operating income, net
    (586 )     1       (585 )
      5,829       1,624       7,453  
                         
Operating profit
    3,226       86       3,312  
Financing expenses (income)
                       
Financing expenses
    486       98       584  
Financing income
    (356 )     188       (168 )
Financing expenses, net
    130       286       416  
                         
Profit after financing expenses, net
    3,096       (200 )     2,896  
Share in losses of equity-accounted investees
    170       (165 )     5  
Profit before income tax
    2,926       (35 )     2,891  
Income tax
    815       1       816  
Profit for the year
    2,111       (36 )     2,075  
Earnings per share (NIS)
                       
Basic earnings per share
    0.77       (0.01 )     0.76  
                         
Diluted earnings per share
    0.77       (0.02 )     0.75  
 
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