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Slide 1:1 Eli Holtzman, CEO
Doron Turgeman, Deputy CEO & CFO Internet Gold Acquisition of a Controlling Interest In Bezeq
The Israel Telecommunication Corp
28 October 2009 NASDAQ GM/TASE-100: IGLD
Forward-Looking Statements :2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the industry, changes in the regulatory and legal compliance environments, the failure to manage growth and other risks detailed from time to time in 012 Smile.Communications’ filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.
Background and History :3 Background and History 1 Note: FX rate: US$ 1 = NIS 3.695 as of October 22, 2009 3
Transaction overview :4 All closing conditions must be satisfied within 6 months from signing
Seller has agreed to vote its shares in favor of appointment of 012 Smile designees to Bezeq’s board at the Closing Ministry of Communications
Antitrust Commissioner
Prime Minister and the Minister of Communications of the State of Israel
Eurocom (012 Smile's indirect controlling shareholder) and 012 Smile have agreed to take measures to facilitate regulatory approvals, including Eurocom’s undertaking to effect all actions required with respect to its shareholdings in Yes and 012 Smile’s undertaking to sell its telecommunications assets Acquisition of a controlling interest of approximately 30.7% of share capital in Bezeq from AP.SB.AR Holdings Ltd., a consortium of Apax Partners, Saban Capital Group and Arkin Communications
All-cash consideration
NIS 8.00 per Bezeq share, a c.7% discount to Bezeq's closing price of NIS 8.60 as of October 22nd, 2009, representing an aggregate value of NIS 6,514mm / US$1,763mm1 Transaction overview 1 Note: FX rate: US$ 1 = NIS 3.695 as of October 22, 2009 Key terms Required approvals Combination of cash and debt
Additional funds from sale of 012 Smile telecommunications assets
Eurocom has agreed to provide standby financing of up to NIS 1.2 billion
012 Smile is required to obtain full committed financing within 120 days, according to a schedule determined in the share purchase agreement Financing Financing Closing 4
Transaction overview (cont’d) :5 Transaction overview (cont’d) 012 Smile after transaction 012 Smile before transaction Eurocom Holdings3 Internet Gold- Golden Lines 012 Smile.Communications c.70% c.75% Eurocom Holdings Internet Gold- Golden Lines 012 Smile.Communications c.70% c.75% c.31% Zeevi Comm Free float Level B c.62% c.7%¹ Walla! 100% 100% 34% 100% 50% 100% Mobile telephonyand data Fixed-line, broadband infrastructure, data com. Call centreservices ILD, ISP,enterprise solutions Pay-TV (DTH) Internet portal Source: Company information, Bezeq investor presentation
1 Post sale of 11% stake in the stock market, the Zeevi stake is administered on behalf of a consortium of 7 Israeli banks
² May be required to be sold in order to obtain regulatory approval3 Eurocom holds approximately 1.6% in Smile (directly) Free float c.30% Others Free Float c.10% c.15% Operational assets² 5
Transaction rationale :6 Transaction rationale Realisation of 012 Smile’s goal of becoming a leading integrated telecom operator in the Israeli market
Acquisition of a strategically unique asset with potential to create significant value for our shareholders
Leading position in the telecom market in Israel
Continuous EBITDA margin improvement driven by successful streamlining in operating expenses
Continued improvement at Pelephone, capitalising on new HSPA network roll-out
Migration to Next Generation Network in fixed line
Strong and experienced management team
Strong focus on shareholder remuneration
Attractive acquisition price, below current trading levels (approx. 7% discount to market price1)
012 Smile will be entitled to receive all dividends payable by Bezeq to the selling shareholders prior to closing
Opportunity for 012 Smile shareholders to invest in Bezeq through a leveraged structure, thus enhancing equity upside 1 Note: Bezeq closing share price of NIS 8.60 as of October 22, 2009 6
Bezeq leadership in the Israeli communications markets :7 Bezeq leadership in the Israeli communications markets Source Bezeq: analysis based on 2008 data 7
Bezeq Group solid financial performance :8 Bezeq Group solid financial performance Revenue (NIS millions) CAGR 06-08: 1% Group EBITDA2 (NIS millions) CAGR 06-08: 12% Group net profit (NIS millions) CAGR 06-08: 42% Source Bezeq investor presentation, audited 2008A accounts; Bezeq Q2 2009 results presentation
1 FX rate: US$ 1 = NIS 3.695 as of October 22, 2009; basic number of shares at 2,656mm
2 Non-GAAP measure, defined as revenue - salaries - operating and general expenses - other operating expenses, net; Adjusted for one-off labor agreement-related items; including early-retirement provisions Bezeq current market capitalisation as of October 22nd, 2009: NIS 22,838mm / US$6,185mm1
Net debt/Last twelve months EBITDA at 1.1x as of Q2 2009 8
Concluding remarks :9 Concluding remarks Realisation of 012 Smile’s goal of becoming a leading integrated telecom operator in the Israeli market
Acquisition of a strategically unique asset with potential to create significant value for our shareholders
Attractive acquisition price A new phase of development for 012 Smile and its shareholders 9 Thank You