Edgar Filing: PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS CO LTD

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

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

Report on Form 6-K dated February 7, 2005

Partner Communications Company Ltd.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

8 Amal Street
Afeq Industrial Park
Rosh Ha’ayin 48103
Israel

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover
of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F þ Form 40-F

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this
Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes o No þ

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with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- )

This Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 26, 2001 (Registration No. 333-14222).

Enclosure: Press Release dated February 7, 2005 re: Partner Communications reports 2004 results

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS 2004 RESULTS

COMPANY CONTINUES TO POST STRONG EARNINGS AND OPERATING RESULTS

•	Revenues NIS 5.141 billion

•	EBITDA NIS 1.576 billion

•	Repaid bank debt of NIS 624 million – 33% of outstanding bank debt

•	2.340 million year end subscribers

Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel, February 7^th, 2005 – Partner Communications Company Ltd. (“Partner”) (NASDAQ and TASE; PTNR, LSE; PCCD) today announced its results for the year and quarter ended December 31^st, 2004.

Partner reported record revenues for 2004 of NIS 5,140.7 million (US$ 1,193.3 million), along with record income before taxes of NIS 758.8 million (US$ 176.1 million). Partner reported net income for 2004 of NIS 471.6 million (US$ 109.5 million), or NIS 2.56 per diluted ADS or share (US$ 0.60 per ADS or share).

For the fourth quarter of 2004, Partner reported revenues of NIS 1,319.1 million (US$ 306.2 million), income before taxes of NIS 178.8 million (US$ 41.5 million), and net income of NIS 131.4 million (US$ 30.5 million).



In NIS ’000	2002		2003		2004
Revenues		4,054,563		4,467,719		5,140,737
Cost of revenues		3,069,458		3,136,456		3,615,014
Gross profit		985,105		1,331,263		1,525,723
SG&A		451,673		476,395		506,377
Operating profit		533,432		854,868		1,019,346



In NIS ’000	2002		2003		2004
Other		4,054		3,530
Financial expenses		445,180		321,710		260,545
Income before taxes		84,198		529,628		758,801
Tax benefit (tax expenses)				633,022		(287,248	)
Net income for the period		84,198		1,162,650		471,553



	3 Month period ended
	December 31,		March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,
In NIS ’000	2003		2004			2004			2004			2004
Revenues		1,162,930		1,218,646			1,254,580			1,348,379			1,319,132
Cost of revenues		807,241		855,666			863,723			944,617			951,008
Gross profit		355,689		362,980			390,857			403,762			368,124
SG&A		116,140		127,665			125,057			127,825			125,830
Operating profit		239,549		235,315			265,800			275,937			242,294
Financial Expenses & Other		68,417		87,028			66,011			44,042			63,464
Income before taxes		171,132		148,287			199,789			231,895			178,830
Tax benefit (tax expenses)		633,022		(56,468	)		(66,374	)		(116,992	)		(47,414	)
Net income for period		804,154		91,819			133,415			114,903			131,416

Key Operating Indicators:



	2002			2003			2004
EBITDA (NIS millions)		1,052			1,380			1,576
EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues		26.0	%		30.9	%		30.7	%
Subscribers (thousands)		1,837			2,103			2,340
Estimated Market Share (%)		29	%		31	%		32	%
Annual Churn Rate (%)		10.9	%		13.6	%		12.0	%
Average Monthly Usage per Subscriber (in minutes)		280			277			286
Average Monthly Revenue per Subscriber (NIS)		183			171			170
Average Subscriber Acquisition Costs (NIS)		470			362			295

Commenting on the results, Amikam Cohen, Partner’s CEO said: “We are pleased to have completed an excellent year at Partner. The continued improvement of our financial and operational performance was a reflection of the outstanding quality of our network, the strength of our award-winning brand, our excellent customer service, and our superb technological solutions for the Israeli market. orange™ was named by Globes, Israel’s business daily, as the leading telecom brand in Israel for the second consecutive year. We were chosen by the Israeli Management Institute as the best provider of customer service

in the industry for the third straight year. We continued to grow our subscriber base and improve our financial performance. In December we launched our 3G network in the central part of Israel, creating a powerful user experience with an exciting portfolio of services including person to person video capabilities. By year end approximately 8 thousand subscribers were already experiencing the 3G revolution. We expect to continue the role out of our 3G network in 2005 and by year’s end reach nation wide population coverage.

We expect 2005 to be a challenging year for Partner and we are ready to meet these challenges. Specifically we have plans in place to maintain the levels of profitability we reached in 2004 and to mitigate the effects of the inter-carrier termination rate reductions that were mandated by the regulator. Measures we have implemented and are considering in order to achieve these results include cost cutting, price increases and repackaging our product offerings.

Financial Review
Revenues in 2004 were a record NIS 5,140.7 million (US$ 1,193.3 million), up 15.1% from NIS 4,467.7 million in 2003. Q4 2004 revenues increased by 13.4% to NIS 1,319.1 million as compared to Q4 2003 revenues of NIS 1,162.9 million. These increases were due to increased revenue from services (including data and content) and equipment, as discussed below.

Revenues in 2004 from services increased by 12.1% to NIS 4,615.8 million (US$ 1071.4 million), as compared to NIS 4,117.9 million in 2003. Revenues from services in Q4 2004 increased by 10.1% to NIS 1,177.8 million as compared to NIS 1,069.9 million in Q4 2003. The increases were driven primarily by a 16.2 percent increase in total network minutes, offset by a 7.1% dilution in the average tariff per minute including incoming calls. The increase in total network minutes was driven primarily by an expanding subscriber base which grew by 11.3% from the end of 2003 to the end of 2004. The dilution in average tariff per minute in 2004 as compared to 2003 was caused by increased competition and the increased weight of business subscribers in our customer base. The average business subscriber generates substantially more minutes of use than post-paid private and prepaid subscribers, whilst their average tariff per minute is materially lower.

Revenues in 2004 from equipment increased by 50.1% to NIS 525.0 million (US$ 121.9 million) as compared to NIS 349.8 million in 2003. Revenues from equipment in Q4 2004 increased by 51.9% to NIS 141.4 million as compared to NIS 93 million in Q4 2003. The increases were driven primarily by increased revenue per sale and an approximately 13% growth in the number of sales to new and upgrading subscribers in 2004 as compared to 2003, as well as Q4 2004 as compared to Q4 2003.

Data and content revenues, including SMS messages, in 2004 were NIS 351.1 million (US$ 81.5 million), or 6.8% of total revenues, up 15.6% from NIS 303.8 million, or 6.8% of total revenues in 2003. Data and content revenues, including SMS messages, in Q4 2004 were NIS 94.3 million or 7.2% of total revenues for the quarter, up 17.6% from NIS 80.2 million, or 6.9% of total revenues in Q4 2003. The increases in revenues in 2004 as compared to 2003, as well as Q4 2004 as compared to Q4 2003 were driven primarily by a 32% increase in revenues from non-SMS services. Revenues from SMS services grew by approximately 5% in 2004 as compared to 2003. SMS messages in 2004 accounted for approximately 50% of data and content revenues as compared to approximately 55% in 2003.

Cost of revenues in 2004 increased by 15.3% to NIS 3,615.0 million (US$ 839.3 million) from NIS 3,136.5 million in 2003.

Cost of revenues — Services in 2004 increased by 11.5% to NIS 2,885.1 million (US$ 669.9 million) from NIS 2,586.7 million in 2003. The increase in 2004 as compared to 2003 resulted primarily from the 12.1% increase in service revenues, as the higher level of service revenues, driven by increased minutes of use, resulted in higher variable costs including inter-carrier termination fees and transmission. Cost of revenues — Services in Q4 2004 increased by 10.8% to NIS 739.5 million from NIS 667.7 million in Q4 2003. The increase was driven primarily by the same factors that drove the annual increase and the increased depreciation and amortization of approximately NIS 6 million which were recorded since the Company commercially launched its 3G services on December 1, 2004.

Cost of revenues — Equipment in 2004 increased by 32.8% to NIS 729.9 million (US$ 169.4 million) from NIS 549.7 million in 2003. The increase was driven primarily by higher priced handsets and approximately 13% growth in the number of sales transactions to new and

upgrading subscribers. Cost of revenues — Equipment in Q4 2004 increased by 51.5% to NIS 211.5 million from NIS 139.6 million in Q4 2003. The increase was driven primarily by more advanced and higher priced handsets, additional handset subsidies for the 3G launch and 2004 year-end sales promotions, and approximately 13% growth in the number of sales transactions to new and upgrading subscribers.

Gross profit for 2004 was NIS 1,525.7 million (US$ 354.2 million), 29.7% of revenues, up 14.6% from NIS 1,331.3 million, 29.8% of revenues, in 2003. Gross profit for Q4 2004 was NIS 368.1 million, 27.9% of revenues, up 3.5% from NIS 355.7 million, 30.6% of revenues in Q4 2003. Gross profit margin decreased in Q4 2004 as compared to Q4 2003 primarily due to increased depreciation, amortization, network expenses and handset subsidies from the launch of the Company’s 3G network and 2004 year-end sales promotions.

Selling and marketing expenses in 2004 were NIS 325.2 million (US$ 75.5 million), an increase of 3.6% from NIS 314.0 million in 2003. Selling and marketing expenses in Q4 2004 were NIS 76.3 million, up 7.3% from NIS 71.1 million in Q4 2003. The increases were driven primarily by higher distribution and advertising costs in response to increasing competition and the introduction of our 3G network.

General and administrative expenses in 2004 were NIS 181.1 million (US$ 41.9 million), up 11.5% from NIS 162.4 million in 2003. The increase was driven primarily by a larger provision for doubtful accounts resulting from the increased volume of handset sales, compensation costs under the new stock option plan, and one-time costs incurred in the Company’s attempt to purchase a controlling interest in Matav and a write-off of legal and accounting fees incurred in 2001 in preparing the Company’s shelf registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

General and administrative expenses in Q4 2004 were NIS 49.5 million, an increase of 10.0% from NIS 45.0 million in Q4 2003. The increase resulted primarily from the compensation costs under the new stock option plan.

Operating profit for 2004 was NIS 1,019.3 million (US$ 236.6 million), an increase of 19.2% from NIS 854.9 million in 2003. Operating profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 19.8% from 19.1% in 2003. Operating profit for Q4 2004 was NIS 242.3 million, 18.4% of revenues, up 1.1% from NIS 239.5 million and 20.6% of revenues in Q4

2003. Q4 2004 operating profit margins were influenced negatively by the compensation costs under the new stock option plan and the increased depreciation, amortization, network expenses and handset subsidies from the launch of the Company’s 3G network and 2004 year-end sales promotions.

Financial expenses in 2004 were NIS 260.5 million (US$ 60.5 million), a decrease of 19.0% compared to NIS 321.7 million in 2003. Financial expenses in Q4 2004 were NIS 63.5 million, down 2.2% from NIS 64.9 million in Q4 2003. The decrease in financial expenses in 2004 compared to 2003 as well as Q4 2004 compared to Q4 2003 was driven primarily by lower bank debt levels and lower shekel interest rates offset by the negative revaluation of U.S. dollar foreign currency hedging positions covering foreign exchange exposure on the US$ 175 million 13% subordinated notes. The fair value of these derivative contracts as of December 31, 2004, is a liability of NIS 55.3 million as compared to a liability of NIS 11.5 million on December 31, 2003. The increase in the liability is derived primarily from the strengthening of the shekel by 3.9% in Q4 2004.

Income before taxes for 2004 was NIS 758.8 million (US$ 176.1 million), up 43.3% compared to NIS 529.6 million in 2003. Income before taxes in Q4 2004 was NIS 178.8 million, up 4.5% from NIS 171.1 million in Q4 2003.

In 2004, the Company had net income of NIS 471.6 million (US$ 109.5 million), or NIS 2.56 (US$ 0. 60) per ADS or per share, compared to NIS 1,162.7 million, or NIS 6.34 per ADS or per share in 2003. Net income for Q4 2004 was NIS 131.4 million (US$ 30.5 million), compared to NIS 804.2 million in Q4 2003. The decrease in net income for 2004 compared to net income for 2003 as well as Q4 2004 compared to Q4 2003 resulted primarily from the utilization of the Company’s accumulated tax loss carry forwards and the creation of deferred tax assets in Q4 2003, in the amount of NIS 633.0 million.

Funding and Investing Review
In 2004, the Company generated cash flows from operating activities, net of cash flows from investing activities, of NIS 599.2 million (US$ 139.1 million), and reduced its bank debt by NIS 624 million. Compared to 2003, cash flows from operating activities increased by 23.4%, an increase of NIS 241.3 million. Cash flows from operating activities, net of cash flows from investing activities, in 2004 decreased by 8.5% (NIS 55.5 million) as

compared to 2003, from NIS 654.7 million¹. The primary reason for the decrease was additional expenditures of NIS 259.5 million in 2004 for fixed assets, primarily for the Company’s 3G network.

As of December 31, 2004, the NIS equivalent of US$ 268 million was drawn under the Company’s bank facilities, leaving available credit of US$ 155 million.

Commenting on the Company’s credit position, Mr. Alan Gelman, Partner’s Chief Financial Officer, said: “Our 2004 results further strengthened our balance sheet and leverage ratios. We intend, subject to market conditions, to call our US$ 175 million 13% subordinated notes in August 2005. In order to facilitate the call and provide the Company with a more flexible and appropriate financial structure, we are currently renegotiating our bank facility and considering other financing alternatives which might include notes with substantially lower coupons.”

In 2004, Maalot, the Israel Rating Company Ltd., strategic partner of Standard & Poor’s, upgraded the Company’s credit rating to ‘AA-’. Also, Standard & Poor’s upgraded the outlook of Partner’s credit rating to Positive. This followed previous upgrades in December 2003 by Standard & Poor’s, which raised the Company’s long-term rating to ‘BB-’, and by Moody’s, which upgraded the Company’s rating to Ba2 and changed their outlook on Partner’s credit rating from Stable to Positive.

Fixed assets purchased net of retirements and sales in 2004 totaled NIS 601.0 million (US$ 139.5 million), 11.7% of revenues, compared to fixed assets purchased net of retirements and sales in 2003 of NIS 232.3 million, 5.2% of revenues. The increase in 2004 as compared to 2003 was driven primarily by NIS 370 million in 3G network assets purchased in 2004.

Operational Review
During 2004, net active subscribers increased by 237,000, or 11.3%.

The Company’s active subscriber base as of December 31, 2004 was 2,340,000, accounting for an approximate market share of 32%, up from 31% at the end of 2003. The subscriber base is comprised of 1,208,000 post-paid private subscribers (51.6% of the

Includes NIS 99 million transferred from security deposits on December 31, 2003

base) 700,000 prepaid subscribers (29.9% of the base) and 433,000 business subscribers (18.5% of the base) for 2004. Net new active subscribers in the business sector accounted for approximately 36% of net new active subscribers in 2004.

The annual churn rate for 2004 decreased to 12.0%, compared to 13.6% in 2003. Management believes that the decrease in churn resulted primarily from an increased level of retention activities in 2004 as compared to 2003.

Average monthly usage per subscriber (“MOU”) for 2004 was 286 minutes, an increase of 3.2% from the MOU for 2003, which was 277 minutes. Average monthly revenue per subscriber (“ARPU”) for 2004 was 170 NIS compared to NIS 171 in 2003, a decline of 0.6%. The decrease in ARPU, despite the increase in MOU, is derived primarily from downward pressure on tariffs, driven by increasing competition.

In 2004, lower handset subsidies caused the average cost of acquiring a new subscriber (SAC) to decline from 2003. 2004 SAC was NIS 295, compared to NIS 362 for 2003, a decline of 18.5%. SAC in Q4 2004 (NIS 339) was higher than the annual average in part due to larger initial subsidies on 3G handsets and year-end sales promotions.

Outlook and Guidance:

Commenting on the Company’s outlook Mr. Gelman added: “In 2005, Due to a more penetrated market, we expect a lower rate of subscriber growth, approximately 4 to 5 percent, compared to the 11.3% growth in our subscriber base in 2004. In addition, we will continue our efforts to control costs, with the goal of maintaining EBITDA at the levels achieved in 2004, despite the reductions in inter-carrier termination rates mandated by the Ministry of Communications. We expect ARPU to decline by approximately 10%, following the reduction in the inter-carrier termination rates. SAC levels for 2005 are expected to remain stable, at 2004 average levels. We intend to complete our roll-out of our 3G network and expect fixed asset purchases to be approximately the same level as 2004. We don’t foresee any material impact, in 2005, as a result of the adoption of the new accounting rules (FAS 123R) relating to employee stock based compensation. The Company intends to implement FAS 123R beginning July 1, 2005.”

Other

Partner Communications Company announced today the appointment of Mr. Uzi Ish-Hurwitz to its Board of Directors. Mr. Ish-Hurwitz has served as Chairman and CEO of Shira Computers Ltd., President and Member of the Board of Neuromedical Systems, Inc., President and Co-founder of Indigo Graphic Systems Ltd. and Vice President Operations of Scitex Corporation. Mr. Ish-Hurwitz also served as Procurement Department Manager at the Ministry of Defense and as Senior Project Engineer of GTE International Systems Ltd. Mr. Ish-Hurwitz holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in Electrical Engineering, from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, and he has participated in the Advanced Management Program (AMP) of Harvard University. Mr. Canning Fok, the Chairman of the Board of Partner, wished Mr. Ish-Hurwitz success in his new role.

Conference Call Details

Partner Communications will hold a conference call to discuss the company’s full year 2004 and fourth quarter on Tuesday, February 8^th, 2005, at 18:00 Israel local time (11:00 AM Eastern time). This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties through our investors’ web site at www.investors.partner.co.il.

To listen to the broadcast, please go to the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archive of the call will be available shortly after the call ends via the Internet (at the same location as the live broadcast) until midnight on February 15^th, 2005.

About Partner Communications

Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a leading Israeli mobile communications operator providing GSM/GPRS/UMTS services and wire free applications under the orange™ brand. The Company commenced full commercial operations in January 1999 and, through its network, provides quality of service and a range of features to 2.34 million subscribers in Israel. Partner subscribers can use roaming services in 152 destinations using 333 GSM networks. The Company launched its 3G service in 2004. Partner’s ADSs are quoted on NASDAQ under the symbol PTNR and on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the symbol PCCD. Its shares are quoted on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) under the symbol PTNR. For further information: http://www.investors.partner.co.il

Notes: Some of the information in this release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us.

Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “will,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “project,” “goal,” “target,” and similar expressions often identify forward-looking statements but are not the only way we identify these statements. Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results currently expected. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

	•	Uncertainties about the degree of growth in the number of consumers using wireless personal communications services and in the number of residents;

	•	The risks associated with the implementation of a third-generation network and business strategy, including risks relating to the operations of new systems and technologies, substantial expenditures required and potential unanticipated costs, uncertainties regarding the adequacy of suppliers on whom we must rely to provide both network and consumer equipment and consumer acceptance of the products and services to be offered;

	•	The impact of existing and new competitors in the market in which we compete, including competitors that may offer less expensive products and services, desirable or innovative products, technological substitutes, or have extensive resources or better financing;

	•	The introduction or popularity of new products and services, including pre-paid phone products, which could increase churn;

	•	The effects of vigorous competition in the market in which we operate and for more valuable customers, which may decrease prices charged, increase churn and change the customer mix, profitability and average revenue per user;

	•	The availability and cost of capital and the consequences of increased leverage;

	•	The risks and costs associated with the need to acquire additional spectrum for current and future services;

	•	The risks associated with technological requirements, technology substitution and changes and other technological developments;

	•	Fluctuations in exchange rates;

	•	The results of litigation filed or to be filed against us; and

	•	The possibility of the market in which we compete being impacted by changes in political, economic or other factors, such as monetary policy, legal and regulatory changes or other external factors over which we have no control;

	•	As well as the risk factors specified under the heading “Risk Factors” in our 2003 annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 30, 2004.

The attached financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The attached financial statements for 2004 are audited.

The convenience translations of the Nominal New Israeli Shekel (NIS) figures into US Dollars were made at the rate of exchange prevailing at December 31^st, 2004: US $1.00 equals NIS 4.308. The translations were made purely for the convenience of the reader.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, exceptional items and capitalization of intangible assets (‘EBITDA’) is presented because it is a measure commonly used in the telecommunications industry and is presented solely in order to improve the understanding of the Company’s operating results and to provide further perspective on these results. EBITDA, however, should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or income for the year as an indicator of the operating performance of the Company. Similarly, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. EBITDA may not be indicative of the historic operating results of the Company; nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.

Reconciliation between our cash flows from operating activities and EBITDA is presented in the attached financial statements.

Contacts:


Mr. Alan Gelman		Dr. Dan Eldar
Chief Financial Officer		V.P. Carrier, Investor and International Relations
Tel: +972-54-7814951		Tel: +972-54-7814151
Fax: +972-54-7815961		Fax: +972-54-7814161
E-mail: alan.gelman@orange.co.il		E-mail: dan.eldar@orange.co.il

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
2004 ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS


		Page
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM		2
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Balance sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2004		3-4
Statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004		5
Statements of changes in shareholders’ equity (capital deficiency) for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004		6
Statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004		7-8
Notes to financial statements		9-40

The amounts are stated in New Israeli Shekels (NIS) in thousands.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders of

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Partner Communications Company Ltd. and its subsidiary (collectively “the Company”) as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity (capital deficiency) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s Board of Directors and management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), and with auditing standards generally accepted in Israel, including those prescribed by the Israeli Auditors (Mode of Performance) Regulations, 1973. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above, present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 and the consolidated results of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity (capital deficiency) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.


Tel-Aviv, Israel		Kesselman & Kesselman
February 7, 2005		Certified Public Accountants (Israel)

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	December 31
	2003		2004		2004
					Convenience
					translation
					into
					U.S. dollars
	New Israeli shekels				(note 1a)
	In thousands
A s s e t s
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		3,774		4,611		1,070
Accounts receivable (note 13):
Trade		482,141		625,220		145,130
Other		56,543		70,158		16,286
Inventories		102,861		101,656		23,597
Deferred income taxes (note 10)		220,000		255,503		59,309

Total current assets		865,319		1,057,148		245,392


INVESTMENTS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES:
Accounts receivable - trade (note 13)		13,906		96,687		22,444
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement (note 7)		58,724		69,128		16,046

		72,630		165,815		38,490


FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization (note 3)		1,694,584		1,843,182		427,851

LICENSE AND DEFERRED CHARGES, net of accumulated amortization (note 4)		1,325,948		1,325,592		307,705

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES (note 10)		413,752		94,442		21,922


Total assets		4,372,233		4,486,179		1,041,360

Date of approval of the financial statements: February 7, 2005


/s/ Amikam Cohen	/s/ Alan Gelman	/s/ Ben-Zion Zilberfarb

Amikam Cohen	Alan Gelman	Ben-Zion Zilberfarb
Chief Executive Officer	Chief Financial Officer	Director


	December 31
	2003			2004			2004
							Convenience
							translation
							into
							U.S. dollars
	New Israeli shekels						(note 1a)
	In thousands
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term bank loans (note 5)		119,853
Accounts payable and accruals:
Trade		387,818			552,377			128,221
Other (note 13)		252,585			307,364			71,347

Total current liabilities		760,256			859,741			199,568

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

Bank loans, net of current maturities (note 5)		1,687,215			1,185,088			275,090
Notes payable (note 6)		766,325			753,900			175,000
Liability for employee rights upon retirement (note 7)		76,506			92,808			21,543
Asset retirement obligations (note 13)		6,367			7,567			1,757

Total long-term liabilities		2,536,413			2,039,363			473,390

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (note 8)


Total liabilities		3,296,669			2,899,104			672,958

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (note 9):

Share capital – ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par value: authorized - December 31, 2003 and 2004 - 235,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - December 31, 2003 - 182,695,574 shares and December 31, 2004 - 184,037,221 shares issued		1,827			1,840			427
Less – receivables in respect of shares		(4,374	)		(2,260	)		(525	)
Capital surplus		2,303,055			2,362,027			548,289
Deferred compensation		(2,509	)		(23,650	)		(5,490	)
Accumulated deficit		(1,222,435	)		(750,882	)		(174,299	)

Total shareholders’ equity		1,075,564			1,587,075			368,402

		4,372,233			4,486,179			1,041,360

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

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


	Year ended December 31
	2002		2003		2004			2004
								Convenience
								translation
								into
								U.S. dollars
	New Israeli shekels							(note 1a)
	In thousands (except per share data)
REVENUES - net:
Services		3,766,584		4,117,887		4,615,781			1,071,444
Equipment		287,979		349,832		524,956			121,856

		4,054,563		4,467,719		5,140,737			1,193,300
COST OF REVENUES:
Services		2,499,534		2,586,707		2,885,077			669,702
Equipment		569,924		549,749		729,937			169,438

		3,069,458		3,136,456		3,615,014			839,140

GROSS PROFIT		985,105		1,331,263		1,525,723			354,160
SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES		308,079		314,008		325,244			75,498
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES		143,594		162,387		181,133			42,045

OPERATING PROFIT		533,432		854,868		1,019,346			236,617
FINANCIAL EXPENSES, net (note 13)		445,180		321,710		260,545			60,479
LOSS ON IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENTS IN NON-MARKETABLE SECURITIES (note 2)		4,054		3,530

INCOME BEFORE TAX		84,198		529,628		758,801			176,138
TAX BENEFIT (TAX EXPENSES) (note 10)				633,022		(287,248	)		(66,678	)

NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR		84,198		1,162,650		471,553			109,460

EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”):
Basic		0.47		6.39		2.57			0.60

Diluted		0.46		6.34		2.56			0.60

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic		179,984,090		181,930,803		183,389,383			183,389,383

Diluted		183,069,394		183,243,157		184,108,917			184,108,917

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

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CAPITAL DEFICIANCIES)


	Share capital				Receivables in
	Number of				respect of			Capital			Deferred			Accumulated
	shares		Amount		shares issued			surplus			compensation			deficit			Total
			( I n t h o u s a n d s )
New Israeli Shekels:
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2001		178,924,585		1,789					2,298,080			(24,362	)		(2,469,283	)		(193,776	)
CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002:
Exercise of options granted to employees		2,670,637		27					4,210									4,237
Amortization of deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants net of deferred compensation with respect to stock options forfeited									(9,020	)		17,977						8,957
Net income															84,198			84,198

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2002		181,595,222		1,816					2,293,270			(6,385	)		(2,385,085	)		(96,384	)
CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003:
Exercise of options granted to employees		1,100,352		11		(4,374	)		7,754									3,391
Income tax benefit in respect of exercise of options granted to employees									730									730
Deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants									2,666			(2,666	)
Amortization of deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants net of deferred compensation with respect to stock options forfeited									(1,365	)		6,542						5,177
Net income															1,162,650			1,162,650

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2003		182,695,574		1,827		(4,374	)		2,303,055			(2,509	)		(1,222,435	)		1,075,564
CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004:
Exercise of options granted to employees		1,341,647		13		2,114			23,671									25,798
Income tax benefit in respect of exercise of options granted to employees									3,440									3,440
Deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants									32,560			(32,560	)
Amortization of deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants net of deferred compensation with respect to stock options forfeited									(699	)		11,419						10,720
Net income															471,553			471,553

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2004		184,037,221		1,840		(2,260	)		2,362,027			(23,650	)		(750,882	)		1,587,075

Convenience translation into u.s. dollars (note 1a):
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2004		182,695,574		424		(1,015	)		534,600			(582	)		(283,759	)		249,668
CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004:
Exercise of options granted to employees		1,341,647		3		490			5,495									5,988
Income tax benefit in respect of exercise of options granted to employees									798									798
Deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants									7,558			(7,558	)
Amortization of deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants net of deferred compensation with respect to stock options forfeited									(162	)		2,650						2,488
Net income															109,460			109,460

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2004		184,037,221		427		(525	)		548,289			(5,490	)		(174,299	)		368,402

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

(Continued) — 1

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


	Year ended December 31
	2002			2003			2004			2004
										Convenience
										translation
										into U.S.
										dollars
	New Israeli shekels									(note 1a)
	In thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income for the year		84,198			1,162,650			471,553			109,460
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		516,199			536,871			558,222			129,578
Loss on impairment of investments in non-marketable securities		4,054			3,530
Amortization of deferred compensation related to employee stock option grants, net		8,957			5,177			10,720			2,488
Liability for employee rights upon retirement		18,632			15,540			16,302			3,784
Deferred income taxes					(633,752	)		283,807			65,879
Income tax benefit in respect of exercise of options granted to employees					730			3,440			798
Accrued interest, exchange and linkage differences on (erosion of) long-term liabilities		91,027			(67,438	)		(10,258	)		(2,381	)
Erosion of (accrued interest and exchange differences on) security deposit		(6,925	)		8,877
Amount carried to deferred charges		(3,805	)
Capital loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets		839			(7,829	)		(391	)		(91	)
Changes in operating asset and liability items:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable:
Trade		(56,638	)		22,721			(225,860	)		(52,428	)
Other		(8,056	)		(5,557	)		(13,615	)		(3,160	)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals:
Trade		31,909			(93,444	)		135,600			31,476
Other		14,796			47,541			41,613			9,659
Increase in asset retirement obligations					1,228			464			108
Decrease (increase) in inventories		(12,996	)		34,647			1,205			280

Net cash provided by operating activities		682,191			1,031,492			1,272,802			295,450

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of fixed assets		(599,769	)		(350,344	)		(609,795	)		(141,549	)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		5,737			12,309			552			128
Withdrawal of security deposit					98,917
Purchase of additional spectrum		(207,635	)		(121,388	)		(53,969	)		(12,528	)
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement		(14,301	)		(16,263	)		(10,404	)		(2,415	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(815,968	)		(376,769	)		(673,616	)		(156,364	)

(Concluded) - 2

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


	Year ended December 31
	2002			2003			2004			2004
										Convenience
										translation
										into U.S.
										Dollars
	New Israeli shekels									(note 1a)
	In thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options granted to employees		4,237			3,391			25,798			5,988
Long-term bank loans received		1,349,326			240,000
Repayment of long-term bank loans		(1,223,698	)		(895,700	)		(624,147	)		(144,880	)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		129,865			(652,309	)		(598,349	)		(138,892	)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(3,912	)		2,414			837			194
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR		5,272			1,360			3,774			876

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR		1,360			3,774			4,611			1,070


SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION - cash paid during the year:
Interest		323,841			287,629			179,205			41,598

Advances to income tax authorities		5,207			3,750			4,900			1,137

Supplementary information on investing and financing activities not involving cash flows

At December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, trade payables include NIS 117,406,000, NIS 65,681,000 and NIS 81,795,000 ($ 18,987,000), respectively, in respect of acquisition of fixed assets. In addition, at December 31, 2003 and 2004 trade payables include NIS 7.2 million and NIS 13.8 million ($3.2 million) in respect of acquisition of additional spectrum, respectively, and at December 31, 2003 and 2004, shareholders’ equity include NIS 4.4 million and NIS 2.3 million ($0.5 million) receivable in respect of shares issued, respectively. These balances are recognized in the cash flow statements upon payment.

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

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

	a.	General:

		Nature of operations:

	1)	Partner Communications Company Ltd. (“the Company”) operates a mobile telecommunications network based upon the Global System for Mobile Communications (“GSM”) Standard in Israel. The Company launched its 3G network on December 1, 2004.

	2)	The Company was incorporated on September 29, 1997, and operates under a license granted by the Ministry of Communications to operate a cellular telephone network for a period of 10 years beginning April 7, 1998. The Company commenced full commercial operations on January 1, 1999.

		The Company paid a “one-time” license fee of approximately new Israeli shekels (NIS) 1.6 billion which is presented under “license and deferred charges”. The Company is entitled to request an extension of the license for an additional period of six years and then renewal for one or more additional six year periods. Should the license not be renewed, the new license-holder is obliged to purchase the communications network and all the rights and obligations of the subscribers for a fair price, as agreed between the parties or as determined by an arbitrator.

		In December 2001, the Company was awarded additional spectrum (2G band (1800MHz) and third generation (3G) UMTS band (1900MHz and 2100MHz)). Following the award of the above spectrum, the Company’s license was amended and extended through 2017. During June 2002, the Minister of Communications amended and further extended the license through 2022. As to the change in estimate of the useful life of the license see note f(1) below.

		In consideration for the above additional spectrum the Company paid NIS 180 million ($41 million) for the 2G spectrum, and is committed to pay NIS 220 million ($51 million) for the 3G spectrum in six installments through 2006, of which approximately NIS 165 million (approximately $38 million) was paid as of December 31, 2004.

		Under the terms of the amended license, the Company provided a guarantee in NIS equivalent of $ 10 million to the State of Israel to secure the Company’s adherence to the terms of the license.

		Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements

		The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting years. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

	a.	General (continued):

		Functional currency and reporting currency

		The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiary is the local currency New Israeli Shekels - NIS. The consolidated financial statements have been drawn up on the basis of the historical cost of Israeli currency and are presented in NIS.

		Convenience translation into U.S. dollars (“dollars” or “$”)

		The NIS figures at December 31, 2004 and for the year then ended have been translated into dollars using the representative exchange rate of the dollar at December 31, 2004 ($1 = NIS 4.308). The translation was made solely for convenience. The translated dollar figures should not be construed as a representation that the Israeli currency amounts actually represent, or could be converted into, dollars.

		Accounting principles

		The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP).

	b.	Principles of consolidation:

	1)	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary (together - the Group).

	2)	Intercompany balances between the Company and its subsidiary have been eliminated.

	c.	Inventories

		Inventories of cellular telephones (handsets) and accessories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Cost is determined on the “first-in, first-out” basis. The Company determines its allowance for inventory obsolescence and slow moving inventory, based upon expected inventory turnover, inventory aging and current and future expectations with respect to product offerings.

	d.	Non - marketable securities

		These investments are stated at cost, less provision for impairment losses, see note 2.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

Fixed assets:

	1)	These assets are stated at cost.

	2)	Direct consultation and supervision costs and other direct costs relating to setting up the Company’s communications network and information systems for recording and billing calls are capitalized to cost of the assets.

During 2004, costs incurred relating to the 3G network, prior to the launch of the network, in the amount of NIS 23.4 million ($5.4 million) were capitalized.

	3)	Interest costs in respect of loans and credit which served to finance the construction or acquisition of fixed assets - incurred until installations of the fixed assets are completed - are capitalized to cost of such assets.

	4)	Assets are depreciated by the straight-line method, on basis of their estimated useful life.

		Annual rates of depreciation are as follows:


	%
Communications network*		10 - 20
	(mainly 15)
Computers, hardware and software for information systems		15-33
Vehicles		20
Office furniture and equipment		7-15

		Leasehold improvements are amortized by the straight-line method over the term of the lease, or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter.

	*	As of December 31, 2004, the Company invested approximately NIS 370 million ($ 86 million) in the 3G network. Depreciation of the costs relating to the 3G network commenced as of December 1, 2004.

		The Company terminated the lease agreement for one of its headquarter buildings in March 2003, in favor of a new building (see note 8a(2)b) and abandoned part of its leasehold improvements. Following the decision to abandon the leasehold improvements, in October 2002, the un-amortized balance of the existing leasehold improvements was amortized on a straight-line basis as of October 1, 2002 - over the period of 6 months ending March 31, 2003.

	5)	Computer Software Costs

		The cost of internal-use software is capitalized in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) No. 98-1, “ Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.” Subsequent additions, modifications or upgrades to internal-use software are capitalized only to the extent that they allow the software to perform a task it previously did not perform. Software maintenance and training costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Capitalized computer software costs are amortized using the straight-line method over a period of 5 to 7 years.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

License and deferred charges:

	1)	License:

		The license (see also 1a(2) above) is stated at cost and is amortized by the straight-line method over the utilization period of the license starting January 1, 1999.

		Following the extensions of the license (as described in note 1a(2) above) the unamortized balance of the Company’s existing license as well as the cost of the additional spectrum put into service are amortized on a straight-line basis as follows: as of January 1, 2002 - over the period ending in 2017; as of April 1, 2002 - over the period ending in 2022.

		The costs relating to the 3G band are amortized as of December 1, 2004, by the straight-line method over the period ending in 2022. Interest expenses which served to finance the license fee - incurred until the commencement of utilization of the license - were capitalized to cost of the license. During the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 - NIS 7 million, NIS 10 million and NIS 8 million ($ 2 million) interest costs were capitalized to the cost of the license, respectively.

	2)	Deferred charges:

	a)	Costs relating to the obtaining of long-term credit lines are amortized using the effective interest rate determined for the borrowing transactions.

	b)	Issuance costs relating to Notes payable (see note 6) are amortized using the effective interest rate stipulated for the Notes.

	g.	Impairment of long-lived assets

		The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (FAS 144), “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. FAS 144 requires that long-lived assets, including certain intangible assets, to be held and used by an entity be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Under FAS 144, if the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the long-lived assets is less than the carrying amount of such assets, an impairment loss would be recognized, and the assets written down to their estimated fair values.

	h.	Cash equivalents

		The Company considers all highly liquid investments, which include short-term bank deposits (up to 3 months from date of deposit) that are not restricted as to withdrawal or use, to be cash equivalents.

	i.	Comprehensive income

		The Company has no comprehensive income components other than net income.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

	j.	Revenue recognition

		Revenues from services primarily consist of charges for airtime, roaming and value added services provided to the Company’s customers, are recognized upon performance of the services, net of credits and adjustments for services discounts. Revenues from pre-paid calling cards are recognized upon customer’s usage of the cards. Revenues from sale of handsets and accessories are recognized upon delivery and the transfer of ownership to the subscriber.

		Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables” addresses the accounting, by a vendor, for contractual arrangements in which multiple revenue-generating activities will be performed by the vendor. It is effective prospectively for all arrangements entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. EITF Issue 00-21 addresses when and, if so, how an arrangement involving multiple deliverables should be divided into separate units of accounting. The Company adopted EITF Issue 00-21 in the year ended December 31, 2003. The adoption had no impact on its financial position and results of operations. Based on EITF 00-21, the Company determined that the sale of handsets with accompanying services constitutes a revenue arrangement with multiple deliverables. Accordingly consideration received for handsets, up to their fair value, that is not contingent upon the delivery of additional items (such as the services), is recognized as equipment revenues, when revenue recognition criteria for the equipment as stated above are met. Consideration for services is recognized as services revenues, when earned.

	k.	Concentration of credit risks - allowance for doubtful accounts

		The Company’s revenues are derived from a large number of customers. Accordingly, the Company’s trade balances do not represent a substantial concentration of credit risk. An appropriate provision for doubtful accounts is included in the accounts of the Company. The allowance charged to expenses (including bad debts), determined as a percentage of specific debts doubtful of collection, based upon historical experience, for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 totaled NIS 17,752,000, NIS 15,601,000 and NIS 21,256,000 ($ 4,934,000) (see note 13a), respectively.

		The cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2004 are deposited mainly with leading Israeli banks. Therefore, in the opinion of the Company, the credit risk inherent in these balances is remote.

		During the reported periods, the Company factored most of its long-term trade receivables resulting from sales of handsets. The factoring is made through clearing companies, on a non-recourse basis. The sale of accounts receivable was recorded by the Company as a sales transaction under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”.

		The resulting costs are charged to “financial expenses-net”, as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, the Company factored NIS 209,568,000, NIS 295,827,000 and NIS 331,611,000 ($76,976,000), respectively, from long-term trade receivables.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

	l.	Handsets warranty obligations

		The Company has entered into several agreements under which the supplier does not provide any warranty but rather provides additional handsets to satisfy its warranty obligation. In these cases, the Company provides for warranty costs at the same time as the revenues are recognized. The annual provision is calculated at the rate of 1.5%-3.5% of the cost of the handsets sold, see note 13c.

	m.	Advertising expenses

		Advertising expenses are charged to the statement of operations as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 totaled NIS 96,061,000, NIS 99,061,000 and NIS 115,909,000 ($ 26,906,000), respectively.

	n.	Deferred income taxes

		Deferred taxes are determined utilizing the asset and liability method, based on the differences between the amounts presented in these financial statements and those taken into account for tax purposes, in accordance with the applicable tax laws. Valuation allowances are provided if, based upon the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized (see note 10d).

		Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented as current or long-term items in accordance with the nature of assets or liabilities to which they relate. Deferred tax assets in respect of carryforward tax losses are presented as current or long-term assets, according to their expected utilization date.

	o.	Foreign currency transactions and balances

		Balances in, or linked to, foreign currency are stated on the basis of the exchange rates prevailing at balance sheet dates. For foreign currency transactions included in the statements of operations, the exchange rates at transaction dates are used. Transaction gains or losses arising from changes in the exchange rates used in the translation of such balances are carried to financial income or expenses.

	p.	Derivative financial instruments (“derivatives”)

		The Company has adopted FAS 133, as amended, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivatives, including certain derivatives embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. Under FAS 133, all derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. On the date that the Company enters into a derivative contract, it designates the derivative, for accounting purposes, as: (1) hedging instrument, or (2) non-hedging instrument. Any changes in fair value are to be reflected as current gains or losses or other comprehensive gains or losses, depending upon whether the derivative is designated as a hedge and what type of hedging relationship exists. Changes in fair value of non-hedging instruments are carried to “financial expenses-net” on a current basis. To date, the Company did not have any contracts that qualify for hedge accounting under FAS 133.

		The Company occasionally enters into commercial (foreign currency) contracts in which a derivative instrument is “embedded”. This embedded derivative is separated from the host contract and carried at fair value when (1) the embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract and (2) a separate, stand-alone instrument with the same terms would qualify as a derivative instrument (see note 12).

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

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

	q.	Earning Per Share (EPS)

		Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the years.

		Diluted EPS reflects the increase in the weighted average number of shares outstanding that would result from the assumed exercise of employee stock options, calculated using the treasury-stock-method.

	r.	Stock based compensation

		The Company accounts for employee stock based compensation under the intrinsic value model in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) and related interpretations. In accordance with FAS 123 – “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“FAS 123”), the Company discloses pro forma data assuming the group had accounted for employee stock option grants using the fair value-based method defined in FAS 123. As to the Recently issued revised FAS 123, see t. below. Compensation cost for employee stock option plans is charged to shareholders’ equity, on the date of grant of the options, under “deferred compensation costs” and is then amortized over the vesting period using the accelerated method of amortization.

		The weighted average fair value of options granted using the Black & Scholes option-pricing model during 2002, 2003 and 2004 is NIS 16.68, NIS 26.96 and NIS 18.98 ($4.41), respectively. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant based on the following weighted average assumptions: weighted average dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 69%, 62% and 55%, respectively; risk-free interest rate in NIS terms: 2002 - 7.7%, 2003-4.5%, 2004 - 4%; weighted expected life: the 1998 plan - 2002 - 9 years; the 2000 plan - 9 years; the 2004 plan - 5 years.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and EPS assuming the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FAS 123 to its stock based employee compensation:


	Year ended December 31,
	2002			2003			2004			2004
										Convenience
										translation
	NIS									into dollars
	In thousands, except per share data
Net income, as reported		84,198			1,162,650			471,553			109,460
Add: stock based employee compensation expense-net, included in reported net income (2003 and 2004-net of income taxes)		8,957			3,313			10,122			2,350
Deduct: stock based employee compensation expense-net, determined under fair value method for all awards (2003 and 2004 -net of income taxes)		(30,029	)		(12,225	)		(29,879	)		(6,936	)

Pro-forma net income		63,126			1,153,738			451,796			104,874


Earning per share:
Basic - as reported		0.47			6.39			2.57			0.60

Basic - pro forma		0.35			6.34			2.46			0.57

Diluted - as reported		0.46			6.34			2.56			0.60

Diluted - pro-forma		0.34			6.31			2.46			0.57

	s.	Asset retirement obligations

		The Company has adopted as of January 1, 2003 FAS 143 “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” (“FAS 143”). FAS 143 requires that an asset retirement obligation (ARO) associated with the retirement of a tangible long lived asset be recognized as a liability in the period in which it is incurred and becomes determinable (as defined by the standard), with an offsetting increase in the carrying amount of the associated asset. The cost of the tangible asset, including the initially recognized ARO, is depreciated such that the cost of the ARO is recognized over the useful life of the asset.

		The ARO is recorded at fair value, and the accretion expense will be recognized over time as the discounted liability is accreted to its expected settlement value. The fair value of the ARO is measured using expected future cash out flows discounted at the Company’s credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate.

		The Company is subject to asset retirement obligations associated with its cell sites operating leases. These lease agreements contain clauses requiring restoration of the leased site at the end of the lease term, creating asset retirement obligations, see also note 13d.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

Recently issued accounting pronouncements:

	1)	FAS 123 (revised 2004) Share-based Payment

		In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the revised Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) No. 123, Share-Based Payment (FAS 123R), which addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which the Company obtains employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the Company or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the Company’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. This Statement eliminates the ability to account for employee share-based payment transactions using APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using the grant-date fair value based method. This Statement will be effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005 (July 1, 2005 for the Company). Early adoption of FAS 123R is encouraged. This Statement applies to all awards granted or modified after the Statement’s effective date. In addition, compensation cost for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding on the Statement’s effective date shall be recognized on or after the effective date, as the related services are rendered, based on the awards’ grant-date fair value as previously calculated for the pro-forma disclosure under FAS 123. The Company estimates that the cumulative effect of adopting FAS 123R as of its adoption date by the Company (July 1, 2005), based on the awards outstanding as of December 31, 2004, will not be material. This estimate does not include the impact of additional awards, which may be granted, or forfeitures, which may occur subsequent to December 31, 2004 and prior to our adoption of FAS 123R. The Company expects that upon the adoption of FAS 123R, it will apply the modified prospective application transition method, as permitted by the Statement. Under such transition method, upon the adoption of FAS 123R, the Company’s financial statements for periods prior to the effective date of the Statement will not be restated. The impact of this statement on the Company in 2005 will not be material. The impact in 2006 and beyond will depend upon various factors, among them the Company’s future compensation strategy.

	2)	FAS 151 Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB 43, Chapter 4

		In November 2004, the FASB issued FAS No. 151, “Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB 43, Chapter 4” (FAS 151). This Statement amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, “Inventory Pricing,” to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material. This Statement requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges. In addition, this Statement requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. This Statement will be effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 (January 1, 2006 for the Company). Earlier application of FAS 151 is permitted. The provisions of this Statement shall be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect this Statement to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements or its results of operations.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued):

	3)	FAS 153 Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets - An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29

		In December 2004, the FASB issued FAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets - An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29 (FAS 153). FAS 153 amends APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions (Opinion 29). The amendments made by FAS 153 are based on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. Further, the amendments eliminate the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replace it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. The provisions in FAS 153 are effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005 (July 1, 2005 for the Company). Early application of the FAS 153 is permitted. The provisions of this Statement shall be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of FAS 153 to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements or its results of operations.

NOTE 2 - INVESTMENTS IN NON-MARKETABLE SECURITIES

		The Company and its subsidiary have entered into agreements with a number of technological companies in the early stages of development of cellular products (hereafter - the start-up companies). Under the agreements, the Group ìà ä÷áåöä? is to supply infrastructure and support services which the start-up companies need to develop their products, in consideration of options and shares in those companies. In some cases, the Group is also entitled to royalties on future sales of the products of the start-up companies. Based on the financial position of the companies, management is of the opinion that the fair value of the securities granted to the Group, on the grant date and as of December 31, 2004 is not material.

		The Group’s holdings in the start-up companies (current and fully diluted) do not exceed 15% of the share capital of any one of them and does not give the Group significant influence over any one of them. Therefore, the investments therein are presented on a cost basis.

		During 2003, the Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately NIS 3.5 million (2002 - approximately NIS 4.1 million), in respect of the above investments. As of December 31, 2003 and 2004, the balance of these investments was fully impaired.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 3 - FIXED ASSETS:

Composition of fixed assets - net, is as follows:


	December 31
	2003		2004		2004
					Convenience
					translation
	NIS				into dollars
	In thousands
Communications network		2,553,982		3,059,305		710,145
Computers, hardware and software for information systems		548,700		607,283		140,966
Office furniture and equipment		35,934		37,069		8,605
Vehicles		2,697		2,121		492
Leasehold improvements		146,431		194,417		45,129
Cellular telephones – base stock		6,309		6,309		1,465

		3,294,053		3,906,504		906,802

Communications network - construction in progress (see note 1a(2))		11,507

		3,305,560		3,906,504		906,802
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization		1,610,976		2,063,322		478,951

		1,694,584		1,843,182		427,851

		Depreciation and amortization in respect of fixed assets totaled NIS 446,970,000, NIS 469,205,000 and NIS 482,390,000 ($111,976,000) for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively.

	b.	Fixed assets include interest expenses, direct consultation and supervision costs and other direct costs of establishing the cellular communications network and information systems, which were capitalized (before commencing full commercial operations or utilization of the related fixed assets) in respect of:


	December 31
	2003		2004		2004
					Convenience
					translation
					into
	NIS				dollars
	In thousands
Communications network		73,575		96,939		22,502
Computers, hardware and software for information systems		15,566		15,920		3,695

		89,141		112,859		26,197
L e s s - accumulated depreciation		63,775		75,597		17,548

Depreciated balance		25,366		37,262		8,649

As to pledges on the fixed assets - see note 11.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 4 - LICENSE AND DEFERRED CHARGES:


	December 31
	2003		2004		2004
					Convenience
					translation
					into
	NIS				dollars
	In thousands
License (note 1a(2))		*1,916,980		1,992,455		462,501
Less - accumulated amortization		629,893		693,823		161,054

		1,287,087		1,298,632		301,447

Deferred charges - in respect of:
Obtaining long-term credit lines		55,996		55,996		12,998
Notes payable		22,017		22,017		5,111

		78,013		78,013		18,109
Less - accumulated amortization		39,152		51,053		11,851

		38,861		26,960		6,258

		1,325,948		1,325,592		307,705

*		As of December 31, 2003 NIS 153,773,000 in respect of 3G band spectrum were not amortized, see also note 1f(1).

		License amortization expenses for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 totaled NIS 62,042,000, NIS 58,408,000 and NIS 63,931,000 ($ 14,840,000), respectively. Amortization expenses on deferred charges for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 totaled NIS 7,187,000 NIS 9,258,000 and NIS 11,901,000 ($ 2,762,000), respectively.

		The expected license amortization expenses for the next five years are as follows:


			Convenience
			translation
			into
	NIS		dollars
	In thousands
Year ended December 31:
2005		76,018		17,646
2006		76,018		17,646
2007		76,018		17,646
2008		76,018		17,646
2009		76,018		17,646

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

NOTE 5 - LONG-TERM BANK LOANS

		In December 2002, the Company entered into an Amending Agreement in connection with its primary secured bank credit facility, with Bank Leumi B.M., Bank Hapoalim B.M., Israel Discount Bank Ltd., The First International Bank of Israel Ltd., United Mizrahi Bank Ltd., Mercantile Discount Bank Ltd. and Citibank N.A., which amends the bank facility agreement dated August 1998 between the Company and the above mentioned banks, as amended from time to time.

		The amended facility is divided into three tranches: A multi-currency term loan facility of $410 million (“Facility A”), a revolving multi-currency loan facility of $150 million (“Facility B”) and a fixed-term NIS loan facility of $150 million (“Facility C”).

		Facility A was available to be drawn through March 31, 2003, from the said amount; $ 383 million have been drawn. On July 28, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the permanent reduction of the long-term bank facility A by an aggregate of $100 million. The amount drawn from facility A is to be repaid in quarterly installments with a final maturity of June 30, 2008. Facility B may be drawn and repaid until June 30, 2008. During 2004, the Facility was reduced by $10 million. Facility C was available to be drawn through December 31, 2004. The facility was not utilized and expired at the end of the availability period.

		The bank facility is a dollar denominated facility and it may be drawn in different currencies, see c. below.

Status of the facility at December 31, 2004 is as follows:


					Amounts
	The total		Amounts		available for
	facility		drawn		drawing
	Dollars in millions

Facility A		283		266		17
Facility B		140		2		138

		423		*268		155

The amounts outstanding, classified by linkage terms and interest rates, are as follows:


	December 31,		December 31
	2004		2003		2004		2004
	Weighted
	average
	interest rates		Amount
							Convenience
							translation into
	%		NIS				dollars
			In thousands
In NIS - linked to the Israeli consumer price index (CPI) (1)		5.82		364,268		358,088		83,122
In NIS - unlinked (2)		4.75		1,442,800		827,000		191,968

				1,807,068		1,185,088		*275,090
Less - current maturities				119,853

				1,687,215		1,185,088		*275,090

	(1)	Linkage terms apply both to principal and interest.

	(2)	The loans bear interest at the “on-call” rate (a varying inter-bank rate in Israel), prime rate or fixed unlinked rate.

The difference between the amounts displayed is the difference in exchange rates between the date the amounts were drawn and that at the balance sheet date.

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 5 - LONG-TERM BANK LOANS (continued):

	c.	Facilities A and B, may be drawn in NIS, US dollars or Euros, provided that not less than 60% of the outstanding Facilities A and B shall, at any time, be in NIS.

	d.	There is a range of options as to how interest is calculated on borrowings under the amended facility. These options include rates based on LIBOR, the bond rate, fixed linked rate, fixed unlinked rate, on-call rate and prime rate. The margin for facility A and B is 0.90% per annum and can be reduced to 0.45% on fulfillment of some terms specified in the agreement.

	e.	The total commitments under the Facilities will be reduced during each of the following years to the following amounts:


	Dollars in millions
	A		B		Total
December
2005		266		140		406
2006		172		140		312
2007		62		140		202
June 30, 2008		0		0		0

	f.	Under the amended facility the Company is required, inter alia, to fulfill certain operational conditions and to maintain certain financial ratios. If the Company defaults on the covenants, the banks are entitled to demand early repayment of the credit facility — in whole or in part. The Company believes that it is in compliance with all covenants stipulated by the amended facility. Under the amended facility, the Company has undertaken not to transfer any amounts, including dividends, to its shareholders, except in cases specified in the Agreement.

	g.	As to pledges to secure loans and liabilities and other restrictions placed with respect thereto, see note 11.

NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE

On August 10, 2000, the Company completed an offering of $ 175 million of unsecured Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010, which have been issued at their dollar par value. The Notes have been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933. The net proceeds from the offering (approximately $ 170.5 million after deducting commissions and offering expenses) were used mainly to repay a portion of the indebtedness under the credit facility.
The Notes bear dollar interest at the rate of 13% per annum which are payable semi-annually on each February 15 and August 15, commencing February 15, 2001. The Company may redeem 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes beginning August 15, 2005, at the following redemption price:


	Redemption price
August 15:
2005		106.500%
2006		104.333%
2007		102.167%
2008 and thereafter		100.000%

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

NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE (continued)

		On December 31, 2004, the Notes closing price was 113.25 points.

		Commission fees and offering expenses in respect of the Notes totaled approximately NIS 22 million. These expenses are presented as deferred charges and the amortization in respect thereof is included in “financial expenses, net”.

NOTE 7 - LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UPON RETIREMENT:

	a.	Israeli labor laws and agreements require payment of severance pay upon dismissal of an employee or upon termination of employment in certain other circumstances. The Company’s severance pay liability to its employees, mainly based upon length of service and the latest monthly salary (one month’s salary for each year worked), is reflected by the balance sheet accrual under the “liability for employee rights upon retirement”. The Company records the liability as if it was payable at each balance sheet date on an undiscounted basis. The liability is partly funded by purchase of insurance policies and the amounts funded are included in the balance sheet under investments and long-term receivables, as “funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement”. The policies are the Company’s assets and under labor agreements, subject to certain limitations, they may be transferred to the ownership of the beneficiary employees.

	b.	The severance pay expenses for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 were approximately NIS 24 million, NIS 20 million and NIS 27 million (approximately $ 6 million), respectively.

	c.	Cash flows information regarding the company’s liability for employee rights upon retirement:

	1.	The Company expects to contribute NIS 21 million ($ 4.9 million) in respect of severance pay in 2005.

	2.	Due to the relatively young age of the Company’s employees, benefit payments to employees reaching retirement age in the next 10 years, are not material. The amounts were determined based on the employees’ current salary rates and the number of service years that will accumulate upon their retirement date. These amounts do not include amounts that might be paid to employees how will cease working for the Company before their normal retirement age.

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

NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Commitments:

	1)	Royalty Commitments

		The Company is committed to pay royalties to the Government of Israel on its “income from cellular services” as defined in the Regulations (see below), which includes all kinds of income of the Company from the granting of Bezeq services under the license - including airtime, roaming services and non-recurring connection fees, but excluding income transferred to another holder of a communications license and deducting bad debts, payments to another communication licensee in respect of interconnection, payments for roaming services to foreign operators and expenses related to the sale of equipment.

		On June 18, 2001, the Knesset’s Finance Committee approved the “Telecommunications (Royalties) Regulations, 2001” (hereafter - the Regulations). The principal change to the old regulations was the reduction of the percentage of royalties payable by mobile phone companies from 8% to 5% in 2001, 4.5% in 2002, 4% in 2003 and 3.5% in 2004 and thereafter. In addition, the basis in respect of which the royalties are paid has been expanded (as described above). As mentioned in note 1a(4), the rate of royalty payments paid by cellular operators will be reduced annually by 0.5%, starting January 1st 2006, to a level of 1%.

		The royalty expenses for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 were approximately NIS 117,281,000, NIS 119,387,000 and NIS 120,131,000 ($ 27,886,000), respectively, and are included under “cost of services revenues”.

	2)	Operating leases

		The Company has entered into operating lease agreements as follows:

	a)	Lease agreements for its headquarters facility in Rosh Ha’ayin for a fifteen year period (until 2018). The Company has an option to shorten the lease periods by 3.5 to 8.5 years. The rental payments are linked to the Israeli CPI.

	b)	Lease agreements for service centers and retail stores for a period of two to five years. The Company has an option to extend the lease periods for up to twenty additional years (including the original lease periods). The rental payments are linked partly to the dollar and partly to the Israeli CPI.

	c)	Lease agreements in respect of cell sites throughout Israel are for periods of two to three years. The Company has an option to extend the lease periods up to ten additional years (including the original lease periods). The rental payments fees are partly linked to the dollar and are partly linked to the Israeli CPI.

	d)	Operating lease agreements in respect of vehicles are for periods of three years. The rental payments are linked to the Israeli CPI.

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

NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued):

The minimum projected rental payments (based upon agreements in force as of December 31, 2004) for the next five years, at rates in effect at December 31, 2004, are as follows:


			Convenience
			translation
	NIS		into dollars
	In thousands

Year ended December 31:
2005		145,392		33,749
2006		87,101		20,218
2007		40,877		9,489
2008		28,624		6,644
2009		22,459		5,213
2010 and thereafter		50,178		11,648

		374,631		86,961

The rental expenses for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 were approximately NIS 113 million, NIS 163 million, and NIS 176 million ($ 41 million), respectively.

	3)	At December 31, 2004, the Company is committed to acquire fixed assets (including the first phase of the Nortel agreement), as described above, for approximately NIS 141 million (approximately $ 33 million).

	4)	At December 31, 2004, the Company is committed to acquire handsets for approximately NIS 128 million (approximately $ 30 million).

	5)	As to the Company’s commitment to pay NIS 69 million (approximately $ 16 million) regarding the award of the new spectrum, see note 1a.

	6)	As to cost sharing agreement with Hutchison Telecommunications Limited, see note 14c.

Contingencies:

	1)	On October 28, 1999, an Israeli consumer organization lodged a claim against the Company, alleging a variety of consumer complaints and requested that this claim be recognized as a class action.

		On March 20, 2002, the Haifa District Court decided to strike the claim, because the consumer organization lost, on December 31, 2001, a special status required under Israeli law for consumer organizations to file class action claims.

		Another claim, involving a substantial amount, which was filed by a private consumer who had previously asked to join the above class action, has been brought again before the court. The court had previously frozen the proceedings of the private consumer’s claim, until a decision was made in the case filed by the consumer organization.

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

NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued):

		On May 25, 2003, the private consumer filed a request to amend his motion to file a class action claim and the proposed claim itself, and also a draft of the proposed amended motion and claim. The motion to amend was granted and on January 21, 2004, the Company has submitted its response to the certification motion.

		On November 24, 2004, the court decided to strike the motion to recognize the claim as a class action.

	2)	On April 8, 2002, a claim was filed against the Company, together with a motion to certify this claim as a class action, alleging a variety of consumer complaints. The amount of the claim against the Company is estimated at approximately NIS 545 million plus additional significant amounts relating to other alleged damages. Only preliminary hearings have taken place and the parties await a decision by the court with regard to a preliminary motion to dismiss the claim, which was submitted by the Company.

		At this stage, and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company and its legal council are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and therefore no provision has been made.

		In addition the Company and its legal council are of the opinion that even if the request to recognize this claim as a class action is granted, and even if the plaintiff’s arguments are accepted, the outcome of the claim will be significantly lower than the abovementioned amount.

	3)	On April 13, 2003, a claim was filed against the Company and other cellular telecommunication companies, together with a request to recognize this claim as a class action, for alleged violation of antitrust law, alleging that no fee should have been collected for incoming SMS messages or alternatively, that the fee collected is excessive and that it is a result of illegal co-operation between the defendants. The amount of the claim against all the defendants is estimated at approximately NIS 90 million. The Company filed its response on October 1, 2003.

		At this stage, no hearings have taken place and unless and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company and its legal council are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and therefore no provision has been made.

	4)	On September 14, 2004, a claim was filed against the Company, together with a motion to recognize this claim as a class action, alleging errors in client accounts, including charges in respect of Internet access after the client requested to block the service, and in the recording of credit balances as charges. The plaintiff claims that Partner clients have suffered damages of approximately NIS 173 million over a period of two years and that Partner is in violation of the Consumer Protection Law. The Company has not yet filed a response. At this stage, no hearings have taken place and unless and until the claim is recognized as a class action, the Company and its legal council are unable to evaluate the probability of success of such claim, and therefore no provision has been made.

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

NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued):

	5)	The Company does not have building permits for many of its cell sites and as a result is involved in numerous legal actions (including criminal proceedings against officers and directors) relating to this issue.

		Most of these proceedings have been settled under plea bargain arrangements, whereby the Company has paid fines of insignificant amounts.

		Management, based upon current experience and the opinion of legal counsel, does not believe that these legal actions will result in significant costs to the Company. The accounts do not include a provision in respect thereof.

	6)	The Company is a party to various claims arising in the ordinary course of its operations. Management, based upon the opinion of its legal counsel, is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these claims will not have a material effect on the financial position of the Company, its result of operations and cash flows. The accounts do not include a provision in respect thereof.

	7)	On July 15, 2003, the Ministry of Communications decided to decrease the deduction rate in respect of payments that “Bezeq” The Israel Communication Corp. Limited fails to collect from its customers for using the Company’s network to 1.1% from 2.5%. The decision is effective retroactively for the period from October 2, 2000 and through August 31, 2003. As from September 1, 2003 the deduction rate was cancelled altogether.

		Bezeq lodged an appeal with the Jerusalem District Court against the Minister’s decision.

		On January 6, 2004, the Supreme Court - within the framework of Partner’s appeal against the District Court’s verdict in respect of previous case between the parties, that related to Bezeq’s failure to collect payments from its customers for using the Company’s network for calls from fixed lines to mobile lines - ruled that the Minister’s decision concerning the aforementioned deduction of 1.1% shall also apply to the period from March 1, 2000 to October 2, 2000, and that this deduction rate shall remain in effect or shall be amended in accordance with the outcome of the appeal lodged by Bezeq against the aforesaid decision of the Minister.

		On August 9, 2004, the appeal was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction. As a result of the dismissal of the appeal the Company has recognized as financial income an amount of NIS 19.5 million, which after tax resulted in an increase of the Company’s net income of NIS 12.5 million.

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

NOTE 9 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

	a.	Share capital:

		The Company’s shares are traded on the Tel-Aviv stock exchange (TASE), on the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) and, in the form of American Depository Receipts (“ADRs”), each represent one ordinary share, on the NASDAQ National Market (“Nasdaq - NM”). During 2001, the Company listed its shares in the TASE according to the dual listing regulations. On December 31, 2004, the closing price per ADR on the Nasdaq - NM was $8.59; the Company’s shares were quoted on that date on the LSE at GBP4.35 ($8.39), and on the TASE at NIS 36.98 ($8.58).

		Under the provisions of the license granted to the Company (note 1a(2)), restrictions are placed on transfer of Company shares and placing liens thereon. The restrictions include the requirement that the advance written consent of the Minister of Communications be received prior to transfer of 10% or more of the Company’s shares to a third party.

		On December 26, 2001, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for future offerings of its securities. Under the shelf registration, the Company can raise up to $400 million from the issue of ordinary shares and debt securities.

	b.	Employee stock option plans:

On March 3, 1999, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an employee stock option plan (hereafter - the “1998 Plan”), pursuant to which 5,833,333 ordinary shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of 5,833,333 options to be granted to key employees without consideration, of which 729,166 options were later cancelled. Through December 31, 2004 - 5,505,557 options have been granted pursuant to the 1998 Plan, of which 3,945,193 options have been exercised and 597,141 options have been forfeited (options forfeited were available for subsequent grants).

		The options vest in five equal annual batches over a period of five years from the beginning of employment of each employee, unless otherwise provided in the grant instrument, provided the employee is still in the Company’s employ. An option not exercised within 8 years from the date of its allotment shall expire. The exercise price per share of the options granted through December 31, 2000, which is denominated in dollars, is $ 0.343. During 2002, the Company granted options under the 1998 Plan in accordance with the terms of the 2000 plan, including the exercise price, vesting schedule and expiration date (see b. below).

		As of December 31, 2004 - 195,751 options of the 1998 Plan remain ungranted.

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

NOTE 9 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued):

	b.	In October 2000, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an employee stock option plan (hereafter - the “2000 Plan”), pursuant to which 4,472,222 ordinary shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of 4,472,222 options to be granted to employees without consideration. The options vest in four equal annual batches over a period of four years from the date of grant of the option, provided the employee is still in the Company’s employ. The option holder may exercise all or part of his options at any time after the date of vesting but no later than the expiration of the exercise period, which will fixed by the Employee Stock Option Committee and will not exceed ten years from the date of option grant.

		The NIS denominated exercise price per share of the options, is equal to the market price of the Company’s shares on the date on which the options are granted.

		During November 2003, 419,930 options of this plan were transferred to options under the 2003 amendment Plan (see c. below). Through December 31, 2004 - 5,317,555 options were granted pursuant to the 2000 Plan, of which 1,198,678 options have been exercised, 1,382,833 options were forfeited and 74,000 expired (options forfeited and expired were available for subsequent grants). As of December 31, 2004 - 191,570 options of the 2000 Plan remain ungranted.


	c.	On November 13, 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an amendment to the terms and provision of the 2000 Plan, in order to adjust the terms of the 2000 Plan to comply with new tax legislation that came into force in January 2003. On December 2003, the Company offered the employees, who received options under the 2000 plan, to exchange their unvested options, with the same amount of identical options, under the amended plan and to benefit from the capital gain’s tax route pursuant to Section 102(b)(2) of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance. Employees holding options to purchase 962,104 ordinary shares accepted this offer.

		On December 30, 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of 195,000 options, under the 2003 amended Plan with an exercise price of NIS 20.45 - which was less than the market price on the date of grant. As of December 31, 2004 - 224,930 options of the 2003 amended Plan remain ungranted.

	d.	In July 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock option plan (hereafter - the “2004 Plan”), pursuant to which 5,775,000 ordinary shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of 5,775,000 options to be granted without consideration. The options will be granted to employees under the provisions of the capital gain’s tax route provided for in Section 102 of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance. The options vest in four equal annual batches, provided the employee is still in the Company’s employ. The option holder may exercise all or part of his options at any time after the date of vesting but no later than the expiration of the exercise period, which will fixed by the Employee Stock Option Committee and will not exceed ten years from the date of option grant.

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

NOTE 9 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued):

		Through December 31, 2004 - 5,095,500 options have been granted to Company’s employees pursuant to the 2004 Plan, of which 5,000 options have been exercised. As of December 31, 2004 - 679,500 options of the 2004 Plan remain ungranted.

		The NIS denominated exercise price per share of the options, is equal to the average market price of the Company’s shares for the 30 trading days preceding the day on which the options are granted, less 15%.

	e.	The ordinary shares derived from the exercise of the options confer the same rights as the other ordinary shares of the Company.

	f.	The plans are subject to the terms stipulated by Section 102 of the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance. Inter alia, these terms provide that the Company will be allowed to claim, as an expense for tax purposes, the amounts credited to the employees as a benefit in respect of shares or options granted under the plans, as follows:

		Through December 31, 2003, the amount that the Company will be allowed to claim as an expense for tax purposes will be the amount of the benefit taxable in the hands of the employee.

		From January 1, 2004, the amount that the Company will be allowed to claim as an expense for tax purposes, will be the amount of the benefit taxable as work income in the hands of the employee, while that part of the benefit that is taxable as capital gains in the hands of the employee shall not be allowable. All the above is subject to the restrictions specified in Section 102 of the Income Tax Ordinance.

		The aforementioned expense for tax purposes will be recognized in the tax year that the employee is taxed, except as described below.

		In December 2002, the Company signed an agreement with the tax authorities concerning the tax liabilities of its employees regarding the benefit arising from the options granted to them. According to the agreement, the individual tax rate on the taxable income received by the employees in connection with the benefit arising from the options will be reduced; in exchange, the Company will defer the deduction of such taxable income as an expense, for a period of 4 years from the date it commences paying income taxes.

		The agreement applies only to employees who have joined the agreement, and relate to (1) options that were exercised by December 31, 2002; and/or (2) options that vest by December 31, 2003 and are exercised by March 31, 2004. In each case, the Section 102 trustee must have held the options for a period of 24 months from the date on which they were granted.

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

NOTE 9 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued):

Following is a summary of the status of the plans as of December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and the changes therein during the years ended on those dates:


	Year ended December 31
	2002					2003					2004
				Weighted					Weighted					Weighted
				average					average					average
				exercise					exercise					exercise
	Number			price*		Number			price*		Number			price*
				NIS					NIS					NIS
Balance outstanding at beginning of year		8,962,235			12.746		6,611,110			18.001		5,340,970			19.945
Changes during the year:
Granted**		768,000			20.976		195,000			20.450		5,095,500			26.740
Exercised		(2,670,637	)		1.591		(1,100,352	)		7.057		(1,341,647	)		17.670
Forfeited		(448,488	)		16.747		(304,538	)		23.025		(169,768	)		21.855
Expired							(60,250	)		26.284		(13,750	)		27.350

Balance outstanding at end of year		6,611,110			18.001		5,340,970			19.945		8,911,305			24.117

Options exercisable at end of year		2,728,806			17.740		3,504,914			19.351		3,424,675			21.285

	*	Includes options under the 1998 Plan, the exercise price of which is weighted based on the applicable date’s NIS — dollar exchange rate.

	**	2002 — at market value, 2003 and 2004 — below market value

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 2004:


Options outstanding					Options exercisable
			Weighted
	Number		average	Weighted	Number		Weighted
Range of	outstanding at		remaining	average	exercisable at		average
exercise	December 31,		contractual	exercise	December 31,		exercise
prices	2004		life	price	2004		price
NIS			Years	NIS			NIS
1.478		636,608	1.7	1.478		604,155	1.478
17.25-22.23		1,294,208	6.3	20.22		693,031	20.14
26.74		5,090,500	9.9	26.74		237,500	26.74
27.35		1,889,989	4.8	27.35		1,889,989	27.35

1.478 - 27.35		8,911,305	7.7			3,424,675	21.29

c. Dividends

As to restrictions with respect to cash dividend distributions, see note 5f.

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

NOTE 10 — TAXES ON INCOME:

	a.	Measurement of results for tax purposes under the Income Tax (Inflationary Adjustments) Law, 1985

		Under this law, results for tax purposes are measured in real terms, having regard to the changes in the Israeli CPI. The Company and its subsidiary are taxed under this law.

	b.	Tax rates applicable to income of the Company and its subsidiary

		The income of the company and its subsidiary is taxed at the regular rate. Through to December 31, 2004, the corporate tax was 36%. In July 2004, an amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance was enacted. One of the provisions of this amendment is that the corporate tax rate is to be gradually reduced from 36% to 30%, in the following manner: the rate for 2004 will be 35%, in 2005 — 34%, in 2006 — 32%, and in 2007 and thereafter — 30%. The effect of the Amendment is included in the financial statements for the year 2004, resulting in an increase in the Company’s deferred income tax expenses, by NIS 34.5 million.

	c.	Losses carried forward to future years

		At December 31, 2004, the Group had carryforward losses of approximately NIS 712 million (approximately $ 165 million). The carryforward tax losses are linked to the Israeli CPI and can be utilized indefinitely.

	d.	Deferred income taxes

		The major components of the net deferred tax asset, current and non-current, in respect of the balances of temporary differences and the related valuation allowance as of December 31, 2003 and 2004, are as follows:


	December 31
	2003			2004			2004
							Convenience
							translation into
	NIS						dollars
				In thousands
In respect of carryforward tax losses (see c. above)		508,916			239,894			55,685
Subscriber acquisition costs		47,766			39,976			9,279
Allowance for doubtful accounts		27,826			28,595			6,638
Provisions for employee rights		14,011			15,297			3,551
Depreciable fixed assets		(45,048	)		(31,053	)		(7,208	)
Amortized license		66,149			52,619			12,214
Options granted to employees		17,051			9,614			2,232
Other		5,636			697			162

		642,307			355,639			82,553
Valuation allowance — in respect of carryforward tax losses and deductions that may not be utilized		(8,555	)		(5,694	)		(1,322	)

		633,752			349,945			81,231

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

NOTE 10 - TAXES ON INCOME (continued):

The changes in the valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, are as follows:


	2002			2003			2004			2004
										Convenience
										translation
	NIS									into dollars
	In thousands
Balance at beginning of year		745,703			823,072			8,555			1,986
Utilization during the year		(30,410	)		(161,541	)		(2,107	)		(489	)
Change during the year		107,779			(652,976	)		(754	)		(175	)

Balance at end of year		823,072			8,555			5,694			1,322

	The Company analyzes its deferred tax asset with regard to potential realization. The Company’s determination of the realizability of its net deferred tax asset involves considering all available evidence, both positive and negative, regarding the likelihood of sufficient future income. The methodology used involves estimates of future income, which assumes ongoing profitability of its business. These estimates of future income are projected through the life of the deferred tax asset using assumptions which management believes to be reasonable.

	As of December 31, 2002, the Company had carryforward tax losses of approximately NIS 2,000 million and timing differences of approximately NIS 300 million. The Company did not have a substantial record of utilization of the carryforward tax losses (the Company had its first net income during 2002), and the Company had not been assessed for tax purposes since incorporation. Consequently, management’s assessment was, that a full valuation allowance should be established.

	Based on the methodology described above, the Company’s updated estimates of its future earnings and profitability, assessments relating to the cellular market and trends, and the receipt of final tax assessments for the tax years through December 31, 2001, which validated the amount of the carryforward tax losses, the Company concluded that a valuation allowance is no longer necessary. Accordingly, a valuation allowance of approximately NIS 653 million was reversed during 2003.

	The carryforward tax losses are linked to the Israeli CPI and can be utilized indefinitely.

	During 2003 and 2004, the Company utilized NIS approximately 450 million and approximately NIS 700 million ($ 162 million) of its carryforward tax losses, respectively.

	As of December 31, 2004, the Company would require approximately NIS 705 million of future taxable income in order to fully realize the carryforward tax losses assets.

	A full valuation allowance was provided in respect of the wholly-owned subsidiary, as it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets will not be realized.

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

NOTE 10 - TAXES ON INCOME (cont.):

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


	Year ended December 31
	2002			2003			2004			2004
										Convenience
										translation
	NIS									into dollars
	In thousands
Income before taxes on income, as reported in the income statements		84,198			529,628			758,801			176,138

Theoretical tax expense		30,312			190,666			265,580			61,648
Increase in taxes resulting from adjustment to deferred tax balances due to changes in tax rates, see b above								34,521			8,013
Difference between the basis of measurement of income reported for tax purposes and the basis of measurement of income for financial reporting purposes - net								(10,124	)		(2,350	)
Decrease in taxes in respect of valuation allowance reversal					(652,976	)
Decrease in taxes resulting from utilization, in the reported year, of carryforward tax losses for which deferred taxes were not created in previous years		(30,410	)		(161,541	)		(2,107	)		(489	)
Other		98			(9,171	)		(622	)		(144	)

Taxes on income for the reported year		-,-			(633,022	)		287,248			66,678

Tax assessments:

	1)	The Company has received final assessment through the year ended December 31, 2001.

	2)	The subsidiary has not been assessed for tax purposes since incorporation.

NOTE 11 - LIABILITIES SECURED BY PLEDGES AND RESTRICTIONS PLACED IN RESPECT OF LIABILITIES

At December 31, 2004, balances of liabilities of the Company in the amount of
NIS 1,185 million ($ 275 million), are secured by fixed charges on the fixed assets (including leasehold rights), share capital and insurance rights, and by floating charges on the assets. The Company has also undertaken under the facility agreement not to register any further charges on its assets, with certain exceptions (see note 5).

PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.

(An Israeli Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

NOTE 12 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT:

Linkage of monetary balances:

As follows:


	December 31, 2004
	In or linked
	to foreign
	currencies		Linked to
	(mainly		the Israeli
	dollars)		CPI		Unlinked
	In thousands

NIS:
Assets		1,081		23,109		758,238

Liabilities		912,044		359,865		1,493,793


Convenience translation into dollars:
Assets		251		5,364		176,007

Liabilities		211,709		83,534		346,749

2)	Data regarding the dollar exchange rate and the Israeli CPI:


	Exchange
	rate of one			Israeli
	dollar			CPI*

At December 31:
2004	NIS 4.308			180.74 points
2003	NIS 4.379			178.58 points
2002	NIS 4.737			182.01 points
2001	NIS 4.416			170.91 points
Increase (decrease) during the year:
2004		(1.6	%)		1.2	%
2003		(7.6	%)		(1.9	%)
2002		7.3	%		6.5	%

*	Based on the index for the month ending on each balance sheet date, on the basis of 1993 average = 100.

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

NOTE 12 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued):

	b.	Derivative financial instrument — foreign exchange risk management

		The Company enters into foreign currency forward transactions and purchases and writes foreign currency options in order to protect itself against the risk that the eventual dollar cash flows resulting from the existing assets and liabilities will be affected by changes in exchange rates. The writing of such options is part of a comprehensive hedging strategy and is designed to effectively swap the currencies relating to existing assets and liabilities. Each of the options written is combined with purchase of an option for the same period and the same notional amount. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

		The transactions are designated to hedge the cash flows related to payments of dollar interest on notes payable as well as those related to anticipate payments in respect of purchases of handsets and capital expenditures in foreign currency. However, these contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting under FAS 133.

		As the counterparties to the foreign currency options and forward transactions are Israeli banks, the Company considers the inherent credit risks remote.

		The notional amounts of foreign currency derivatives as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 are as follows:

December 31

2003

2004

Convenience

translation

NIS

into dollars

(In millions)

Currency options purchased — for the exchange of dollars into NIS

Currency options written — for the exchange of dollars into NIS

Forward transactions for the exchange of dollars into NIS

568

*1,094

*254

Embedded derivatives - dollars into NIS

209

132

	*	On August 2004, the Company entered into a forward transaction that hedges the Notes payable principal ($ 175 million) until August 2005.

		The derivatives financial instruments are for a period of up to one year. As of December 31, 2004, the remaining contractual lives are for periods up to one year.

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

NOTE 12 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued):

	c.	Fair value of financial instruments

		The financial instruments of the Company as of December 31, 2004 consist mainly of non-derivative assets and liabilities (items included in working capital and long-term liabilities); the Company also has some derivatives, which are presented at their fair value. In view of their nature, the fair value of the financial instruments included in working capital is usually identical or close to their carrying value. The fair value of long-term loans approximates the carrying value, since they bear interest at rates close to the prevailing market rates.

		Regarding the fair value of Notes payable see note 6.

		The fair value of derivatives as of December 31, 2004, is a liability of approximately NIS 55.3 million (approximately $12.8 million) (December 31, 2003 - approximately NIS 11.5 million).

NOTE 13 — SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION:

Accounts receivable:


	December 31
	2003			2004			2004
							Convenience
							translation
	NIS						into dollars
	In thousands
1) Trade (current and long-term)
The item is presented after the deduction of:

(a) Deferred interest income*		(3,183	)		(16,968	)		(3,939	)

(b) Allowance for doubtful accounts		(77,295	)		(86,651	)		(20,114	)

	*	Long-term trade receivables (including current maturities) as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 in the amount of NIS 26,275,000 and NIS 184,706,000 ($ 42,875,000), respectively, bear no interest. These balances are in respect of handsets sold in installments (mostly 36 monthly payments).

		Income in respect of deferred interest is the difference between the original and the present value of the trade receivable. The current amount is computed on the basis of the interest rate relevant to the date of the transaction (5% — 5.9%) (2003 – 6.3% — 10%).

Other:


	December 31
	2003		2004		2004
					Convenience
					translation
	NIS				into dollars
	In thousands
Government institutions		19,396		24,183		5,614
Prepaid expenses		17,603		14,248		3,307
Sundry		19,544		31,727		7,365

		56,543		70,158		16,286

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

NOTE 13 — SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (continued):

Accounts payable and accruals — other:


	December 31
	2003		2004		2004
					Convenience
					translation
	NIS				into dollars
	In thousands
Employees and employee institutions		86,130		87,537		20,320
Provision for vacation and recreation pay		21,138		22,844		5,303
Government institutions		38,235		45,830		10,638
Income received in advance		44,601		53,019		12,307
Accrued interest on long-term liabilities		45,156		39,553		9,181
Derivative instruments		11,546		55,331		12,844
Handsets warranty		2,053		1,734		402
Sundry		3,726		1,516		352

		252,585		307,364		71,347

Provision for warranty — the changes in the provision for warranty for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, are as follows:


	2002		2003			2004			2004
									Convenience
									translation
	NIS								into dollars
	In thousands
Balance at beginning of year				2,589			2,053			477
Product warranties issued for new sales		2,589		4,215			2,943			683
Changes in accrual in respect of pre-existing warranties				(4,751	)		(3,262	)		(757	)

Balance at end of year		2,589		2,053			1,734			403

Asset retirement obligations — the changes in the asset retirement obligations for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, are as follows:


	2003			2004			2004
							Convenience
							translation
	NIS						into dollars
	In thousands
Balance at January 1,		4,665			6,367			1,478
Liability incurred during the year		626			833			194
Liability settled during the year		(341	)		(271	)		(63	)
Accretion expenses		296			638			148
Revision in the estimates during the year		1,121

Balance at December 31,		6,367			7,567			1,757

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

NOTE 13 — SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (continued):

Financial expenses, net:


	Year ended December 31
	2002			2003			2004			2004
										Convenience
										translation
	NIS									into dollars
	In thousands
Financial income		(5,052	)		(1,952	)		(3,521	)		(817	)
Financial expenses		350,377			320,771			203,115			47,148
Derivative instruments		(8,302	)		59,580			63,356			14,707
Exchange rate differences		69,797			(59,168	)		(8,978	)		(2,084	)
CPI Linkage differences		35,723			(4,554	)		2,285			530
Factoring costs		9,614			17,111			17,459			4,052
Less — capitalized interest		(6,977	)		(10,078	)		(13,171	)		(3,057	)

		445,180			321,710			260,545			60,479

	f.	Diluted EPS

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


	Year ended December 31
	2002		2003		2004		2004
							Convenience
							translation
	NIS						into dollars
	In thousands
Net income used for the computation of basic and diluted EPS (in thousands)		84,198		1,162,650		471,553		109,460
Weighted average number of shares used in computation of basic EPS		179,984,090		181,930,803		183,389,383		183,389,383
A d d — net additional shares from assumed exercise of employee stock options		3,085,304		1,312,354		725,534		725,534

Weighted average number of shares used in computation of diluted EPS		183,069,394		183,243,157		184,108,917		184,108,917

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

NOTE 14 - TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES:

a. Transactions with related parties:


	Year ended December 31
	2002		2003		2004		2004
							Convenience
							translation
	NIS						into dollars
	I n t h o u s a n d s
Purchase of fixed assets from related party						4,678		1,086

Acquisition of handsets from related parties		185,237		203,675		380,721		88,375

Financial expenses, mainly in respect of the Facility agreement, net		81,212		67,906		55,048		12,778

Selling commissions and maintenance expenses		20,624		7,458		4,116		955

Balances with related parties:


	December 31
	2003		2004		2004
					Convenience
					translation
	NIS				into dollars
	I n t h o u s a n d s
Cash and cash equivalents		1,855		4,136		960

Current liabilities		19,066		15,314		3,555

Long-term liabilities		491,987		316,166		73,390

	c.	Cost sharing agreement

		The Company entered, on August 15, 2002, into a Cost Sharing Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Hutchison Telecommunications Limited, or HTL, and certain of its subsidiaries (hereafter -“the Hutchison group”). The principal purpose of the Agreement is to regulate the sharing of costs associated with various joint procurement and development activities relating to the roll out and operation of a 3G Business.

		The Agreement sets out the basis upon which expenses and liabilities are paid or discharged by the Hutchison group companies in connection with the joint procurement or development activities.

		Under the Agreement, the Company has the right to decide, and give notice of, which of the joint projects it wishes to participate in.

		As of December 31, 2004, the Company had given notice of its participation in 6 projects. The Company’s expected share in these projects in financial terms (including its share of joint expenses and liabilities) is not material.

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SIGNATURES

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


	Partner Communications Company Ltd.
	By /s/ Alan Gelman
	Name:	Alan Gelman
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Dated: February 7, 2005

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the inclusion in the Annual Report of Partner Communications Company Ltd. (hereafter – “Partner”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, and to the incorporation by reference into the Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed on December 26, 2001 and related prospectus of Partner, of our report dated February 7, 2005, on the financial statements of Partner.


Tel-Aviv, Israel		Kesselman & Kesselman
February 7, 2005		Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)