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Commission File No. 0-28996
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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ELBIT MEDICAL IMAGING LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its charter)
ISRAEL
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
13 MOZES STREET, TEL-AVIV 67442, ISRAEL
(Address of principal executive offices)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class: Name of each exchange on
which registered:
NONE NONE
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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
ORDINARY SHARES, NIS 1.0 PAR VALUE PER SHARE
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Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to
Section 15(d) of the Act:
NONE
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each
of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the
period covered by the annual report:
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24,747,082 SHARES, NIS 1.0 PAR VALUE PER SHARE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the
registrant has elected to follow.
ITEM 17 [ ] ITEM 18 [X]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Inclusion of information about Elscint Limited 3
ITEM 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisors 3
ITEM 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable 3
ITEM 3. Key Information 3
ITEM 4. Information on the Company 18
ITEM 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects 44
ITEM 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees 74
ITEM 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions 78
ITEM 8. Financial Information 82
ITEM 9. Offer and Listing 85
ITEM 10. Additional Information 86
ITEM 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks 98
ITEM 12. Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities 105
ITEM 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies 105
ITEM 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds 105
ITEM 15. Controls and Procedures 105
ITEM 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert 105
ITEM 16B. Code of Ethics 105
ITEM 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 106
ITEM 16D. Exemptions From Listing Standards for Audit Committees 106
ITEM 16E. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Company and Affiliated Purchasers 106
ITEM 17. Financial Statements 107
ITEM 18. Financial Statements 107
ITEM 19. Exhibits 107
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CURRENCY TRANSLATION
For the reader's convenience, financial information for 2004 has been
translated from New Israeli Shekels ("NIS") to the U.S. dollar ("$" or U.S.
dollar), using the representative exchange rate as published by the Bank of
Israel as of December 31, 2004 ($1.00 = NIS4.308). The dollar amounts reflected
in these convenience translations should not be construed as representing
amounts that actually can be received or paid in dollars or convertible into
dollars (unless otherwise indicated), nor do such convenience translations mean
that the NIS amounts (i) actually represent the corresponding dollar amounts
stated, or (ii) could be converted into dollars at the assumed rate. The Federal
Reserve Bank of New York does not certify for customs purposes a buying rate for
cable transfers in NIS. Therefore all information about exchange rates is based
on the Bank of Israel rates.
INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT ELSCINT LIMITED
We have included in this annual report certain information about our
subsidiary, Elscint Limited ("Elscint"), an Israeli company listed on the New
York Stock Exchange. Such information is taken from Elscint's annual report on
Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 30, 2005 and should not be deemed as
representing full and complete information about Elscint. For more information
about Elscint's operations, please refer to Elscint's Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2004.
PART I
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
A. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected consolidated financial data of Elbit Medical
Imaging Ltd. and its subsidiaries (together, "EMI," the "Company," "our
Company," "we" or "us") is derived from our 2004 consolidated financial
statements and is set forth below in table format. Our 2004 consolidated
financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this report were prepared
in accordance with Israeli generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"),
and audited by Brightman Almagor & Co., a firm of certified public accountants
in Israel and a member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ("Brightman Almagor"), except
for certain subsidiaries and an associate which were audited by other auditors.
Our selected consolidated financial data is presented in NIS. A convenience
translation to U.S. dollars is presented for 2004 only.
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with Israeli GAAP, which differs in significant respects from U.S. GAAP. We have
summarized principal differences relevant to us between Israeli GAAP and U.S.
GAAP in Note 25 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 18 of
this Annual Report. You should read the information in the following tables in
conjunction with "Operating and Financial Review and Prospect" and the
consolidated financial statements and Notes to the consolidated financial
statements included in Item 18 of this Annual Report.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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2004 2004 (1) 2003 (1) 2002 (1) 2001 (1) 2000 (2)
Convenience
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US $ NIS NIS NIS NIS NIS
Thousands Thousands Thousands Thousands Thousands Thousands
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REVENUES
Commercial-centers operations 72,398 311,893 347,056 279,776 132,212 27,586
Hotel operations and management 50,688 218,365 189,205 206,679 139,226 106,051
Sale of medical systems 10,225 44,049 -- -- -- --
Lease of assets 3,073 13,238 13,495 -- -- --
Long-term projects -- -- -- 1,509 10,030 19,984
136,384 587,545 549,756 487,964 281,468 153,621
COSTS OF REVENUES
Commercial-centers operations 46,374 199,780 192,916 150,005 66,646 12,673
Hotel operations and management 46,679 201,094 177,690 193,686 126,228 91,296
Sale of medical systems 2,283 9,834 -- -- -- --
Lease of assets 737 3,175 3,510 -- -- --
Long-term projects -- -- -- 1,392 7,311 17,901
96,073 413,883 374,116 345,083 200,185 121,870
GROSS INCOME 40,311 173,662 175,640 142,881 81,283 31,751
Project initiation expenses 550 2,371 8,839 16,630 5,856 2,766
Research and development expenses, net 8,857 38,158 43,719 28,454 24,198 26,065
Marketing and selling expenses 9,999 43,075 30,969 28,052 8,309 2,214
General and administrative expenses 21,480 92,536 87,035 88,020 62,260 53,988
40,886 176,140 170,562 161,156 100,623 85,034
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE
FINANCIAL EXPENSES, NET (575) (2,478) 5,078 (18,275) (19,340) (53,283)
Financial income (expenses), net (12,435) (53,569) (211,821) (5,440) 101,559 32,563
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER FINANCIAL
INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (13,010) (56,047) (206,743) (23,715) 82,219 (20,720)
Other income (expenses), net 22,495 96,908 34,652 9,504 34,076 (15,599)
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 9,485 40,861 (172,091) (14,211) 116,295 (36,319)
Income taxes (tax benefits) 3,669 15,804 (20,217) 21,711 13,596 18,550
PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAXES 5,816 25,057 (151,874) (35,922) 102,699 (54,869)
Share in results of associated
companies, net (3,707) (15,968) (20,951) (2,906) (9,712) (3,240)
Minority-interest in results of
subsidiaries, Net 6,372 27,448 48,671 24,490 (5,915) 14,875
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING 8,481 36,537 (124,154) (14,338) 87,072 (43,234)
OPERATIONS
Profit from discontinued operations, 1,581 6,810 12,073 54,752 18,759 27,806
net
NET INCOME (LOSS) 10,062 43,347 (112,081) 40,414 105,831 (15,428)
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - (IN NIS)
Basic EPS:
From continuing operations 0.37 1.59 (5.56) (0.64) 3.92 (1.95)
From discontinued operations 0.07 0.30 0.54 2.45 0.84 1.25
Basic earnings (loss) per share 0.44 1.89 (5.02) 1.81 4.76 (0.70)
Diluted EPS 0.43 1.84 (5.02) 1.71 4.00
1 Audited by Brightman Almagor.
2 Audited by Brightman Almagor and Somech Chaikin - a firm of certified
public accountants in Israel and a member of KPMG International, who
were joint auditing accountants with Brightman Almagor during these
years ("Somech Chaikin").
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA
AS PER U.S. GAAP (*):
DATA IN NIS AS AT 12/2004
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December 31, 2004 2004 2003 2002
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A) NET INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Net (loss) according to U.S. GAAP (in thousands) (21,459) (92,446) (19,251) (27,745)
Total comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands)
according to U.S. GAAP (34,799) (149,915) 35,545 143,362
Basic (loss) per ordinary share as per U.S. GAAP (0.93) (4.02) (0.86) (1.24)
Diluted loss per ordinary share as per U.S. GAAP (0.93) (4.02) (0.86) (1.35)
Weighted average of number of shares and share
equivalents under U.S. GAAP (thousands) 23,025 23,025 22,337 22,337
(*) For further information as to the differences between Israeli and U.S.
GAAP, as applicable to the Company's financial statements, see Note 24
to the attached financial statements, included in Item 18 below.
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(INCLUDING AS PER U.S. GAAP)
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2004 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
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Translation NIS NIS NIS NIS
US$ Thousands Thousands Thousands NIS Thousands Thousands Thousands
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Current Assets 170,924 736,339 577,687 1,006,237 1,132,194 853,911
Long term investments and
receivables 43,034 185,393 218,407 453,839 477,052 570,778
Hotels, commercial centers and
other fixed assets 818,938 3,527,988 4,629,675 4,090,936 2,858,129 1,845,990
Other assets and deferred expenses 12,966 55,859 85,798 73,024 60,596 39,717
Assets related to discontinued
operations 3,412 14,700 16,228 111,984 199,360 304,155
Total 1,049,274 4,520,279 5,527,795 5,736,020 4,727,331 3,614,551
Current Liabilities 184,479 794,741 1,178,415 1,901,506 1,612,532 1,019,706
Long-term liabilities 561,489 2,418,897 2,841,326 2,176,301 1,446,923 1,098,936
Liabilities related to
discontinued operations 16,710 71,986 82,802 110,007 253,854 266,565
Minority interest 99,974 430,687 471,606 486,670 497,257 467,950
Shareholders' equity 186,622 803,968 953,646 1,061,536 916,765 761,394
Total 1,049,274 4,520,279 5,527,795 5,736,020 4,727,331 3,614,551
Total assets according to U.S. GAAP 1,085,424 4,676,008 5,917,917 6,007,937 4,772,914 3,634,470
Total liabilities according to
U.S. GAAP 906,608 3,905,673 4,891,985 5,040,903 3,955,945 2,874,793
Total shareholders equity
according to U.S. GAAP 178,816 770,335 1,025,932 967,034 816,969 759,677
EXCHANGE RATES
The exchange rate between the NIS and U.S. dollar published by the Bank
of Israel was NIS 4.416 to the dollar on May 31, 2005. The exchange rate has
fluctuated during the six months period beginning December 2004 through May 2005
from a high of NIS 4.416 to the dollar to a low of NIS 4.299 to the dollar. The
monthly high and low exchange rates between
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the NIS and the U.S. dollar during the six months period beginning December 2004
through May 2005, as published by the Bank of Israel, were as follows:
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1 U.S. dollar = 1 U.S. dollar =
December 2004 4.374 NIS 4.308 NIS
January 2005 4.414 NIS 4.352 NIS
February 2005 4.392 NIS 4.357 NIS
March 2005 4.379 NIS 4.299 NIS
April 2005 4.395 NIS 4.360 NIS
May 2005 4.416 NIS 4.348 NIS
The average exchange rate between the NIS and U.S. dollar, using the
average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the period,
for each of the five most recent fiscal years was as follows:
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January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000 4.067 NIS/$1
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001 4.219 NIS/$1
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002 4.738 NIS/$1
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003 4.544 NIS/$1
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004 4.483 NIS/$1
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report on Form 20-F contains "forward-looking statements,
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act")
(collectively, the "Safe Harbor Provisions"). Forward-looking statements are
typically identified by the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate" and
similar expressions. Such statements appear in this annual report and include
statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectation of EMI or its
directors or officers. Actual results may differ materially from those
projected, expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of
various factors including, without limitation, the factors set forth below under
the caption "Risk Factors" (we refer to these factors as "Cautionary
Statements"). Any forward-looking statements contained in this annual report
speak only as of the date hereof, and we caution potential investors not to
place undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements. All subsequent written or oral
forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf
are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Statements.
B. CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS
Not Applicable.
C. REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not Applicable.
D. RISK FACTORS
We have made some statements in this annual report about our future
activities that may or may not come true. Factors, over which we have no or
limited control, may affect our actual performance and results of operations and
may cause them to be different from what we present to you in this Annual
Report.
Our statements in this Annual Report are accurate to the best of our
knowledge and belief as of the date of this document is filed with the SEC. We
take no responsibility to publicly update or revise such statements.
EMI's activities are divided into three principal fields: (i)
ownership, operation, management, acquisition, expansion and development of
commercial and entertainment malls in Europe, primarily in Eastern and Central
Europe; (ii) ownership, operation, leasing, management, acquisition, expansion
and development of hotels in major European cities and ownership, operation and
management of a commercial and entertainment mall in Israel through our
subsidiary Elscint; and (iii) research and development in the image guided
focused ultrasound activities through our subsidiary InSightec - Image Guided
Treatment Ltd. ("InSightec").
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In addition to the above, EMI and Elscint hold interests in certain
venture capital companies and bio-medical investments. The scope of our and
Elscint's activity in these areas of business is not significant to our results
of operations and reference to these investments can be found in the financial
statements included in Item 18 below.
EMI is subject to risks in all of its core fields of activity. The
following list of factors may not be exhaustive and new risk factors may emerge
from time to time. We cannot predict nor can we asses the impact, if any, of
such risk factors on our business or the extent which any factor, or a
combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected in any forward looking statement.
RISKS RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT MALLS BUSINESS
Suitable locations are critical to the success of a commercial and entertainment
mall.
The choice of suitable locations for the development of the commercial
and entertainment mall projects is an important factor in the success of the
individual projects. Ideally, these sites should be located: (i) within the city
center, with well-developed transportation infrastructures (road and rail) in
close proximity to facilitate customer access; and (ii) within local areas with
sufficient population to support the malls. We cannot be certain that we will be
able to find sites in the target cities which meet these criteria, either at all
or at viable prices.
Zoning restrictions and local opposition can delay or preclude construction of a
mall.
Sites which meet our criteria must be zoned for commercial activities
of the type contained in commercial and entertainment malls. In instances where
the existing zoning is not suitable or in which the zoning has yet to be
determined, we will apply for and obtain required zoning classifications. This
procedure may be protracted, particularly in countries where the bureaucracy is
cumbersome and inefficient, and we cannot be certain that the process of
obtaining proper zoning will be completed with sufficient speed to enable the
malls to open ahead of the competition or at all. Opposition by local residents
to zoning and/or building permit applications may also cause considerable
delays. Most of our site acquisitions are conditioned upon the grant of a
building permit. In addition, arbitrary changes to applicable zoning may
jeopardize projects already commenced.
We depend on contractors and subcontractors to construct our malls.
We rely on subcontractors for all of our construction and development
activities. We cannot be certain that we will be able to enter into
subcontracting arrangements on terms acceptable to us or at all. The competition
for the services of quality contractors and subcontractors may cause delays in
construction, thus exposing us to a loss of our competitive advantage.
Subcontracting arrangements may be on less favorable terms than would otherwise
be available, which may result in increased development and construction costs.
By relying on subcontractors, we become subject to a number of risks relating to
these entities, such as quality of performance, varied work ethics, performance
delays, construction defects and the financial stability of the subcontractors.
A shortage of workers would have a detrimental effect on us and our
subcontractors and hence on our ability to conclude the construction phase on
time and within budget. We generally require our subcontractors to provide bank
guarantees in our favor to financially secure their performance. In the event
the subcontractor fails to perform, the bank guarantees provide a monetary
payment to us. The guarantees do not, however, obligate the subcontractors to
complete the project and may not adequately cover our costs of completing the
project or the lost profits during the period while alternative means of
completing the project are sought.
Competition is increasing rapidly in Eastern Europe.
The retail and entertainment industry in Eastern Europe is rapidly
becoming more competitive, with a number of developers (particularly from
Germany and France) becoming active in our target areas. While their activities
in the past have tended to concentrate on large retail centers or
"power-centers," the commercial and entertainment mall concept we promote is
gaining increasing popularity due to its potentially high yields. Developers
compete not only for patrons, but also for desirable properties, financing, raw
materials, qualified contractors, experienced system consultants, expert
marketing agents and skilled labor. The public bidding process (the process
through which we often acquire new properties) is subject to intense competition
and some of our competitors have longer operating histories and greater
resources than us, all of which may limit our ability to obtain such projects.
There can be no assurance that we will be successful in winning projects that we
bid for or which are awarded pursuant to fixed price tenders or that we will
otherwise continue to be successful in competing in Eastern Europe.
Delays in the completion of construction projects could affect our success.
An important element in the success of our commercial and entertainment
mall projects is the short construction time (generally 8 to 12 months from the
receipt of building permits, depending on the size of the project), and our
ability to open the malls ahead of competition, particularly in cities which do
not have commercial and entertainment malls of the type constructed by us.
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This makes us subject to a number of risks relating to these
activities, including:
- delays in obtaining zoning and other approvals;
- the unavailability of materials and labor;
- the abilities of sub-contractors to complete work competently
and on schedule;
- the surface and subsurface condition of the land underlying
the project;
- environmental uncertainties;
- extraordinary circumstances or acts of god; and
- ordinary risks of construction that may hinder or delay the
successful completion of a particular project.
In addition, under our development contracts with local municipalities,
we have deadlines for most of our projects (subject to limited exceptions). If
construction of a project does not proceed in accordance with our schedule, we
may in some instances be required to pay penalties to the vendor (usually local
municipalities) based on the extent and time of the delay and in isolated
instances to forfeit rights in the land. The failure to complete a particular
project on schedule or on budget may have a material adverse effect on our
business, prospects, results of operations or financial condition.
We may be affected by shortages in raw materials and employees.
The building industry may from time to time experience fluctuating
prices and shortages in the supply of raw materials as well as shortages of
labor and other materials. The failure to obtain sufficient amounts of raw
materials and to retain efficient employees on terms acceptable to us may result
in a material adverse effect on the results of our operations.
We are dependent on engaging third parties to enter into lease agreements, and
on obtaining and retaining attractive, high customer traffic locations.
We are dependent on our ability to engage third parties to enter into
new leases and renew existing leases on favorable terms. We may find it more
difficult to engage third parties to enter into leases during periods when
market rents are increasing, or when general consumer activity is decreasing. If
a significant portion of our existing leases were to expire during such a
period, we may experience a decline in rental incomes. We seek agreements in
principle with anchor tenants (such as the operators of movie theaters,
supermarkets, department stores, electrical appliances stores and video and
gaming arcades), either generally or on a property-by property basis, prior to
entering into a formal lease. The termination of a lease by any anchor tenant
may adversely affect the relevant specific shopping center. The failure of an
anchor tenant to abide by these agreements may cause delays, or result in a
decline in rental income (temporary or long term), the effect of which we may
not be able to offset due to difficulties in finding a suitable replacement
tenant.
Our results of operations may be affected by retail climates and tenant
bankruptcies.
Bankruptcy filings by retailers are normal in the course of our
operations. We are continually re-leasing vacant spaces arising out of tenant
terminations. Pressures that affect consumer confidence, job growth, energy
costs and income gains can affect retail sales growth, and a continuing soft
economic cycle may impact our ability to find new tenants for property vacancies
that result from store closings or bankruptcies.
The geographical diversity of our portfolio mitigates some of the risk
of an economic downturn. In addition, the diversity of our tenant mix also is
important because no single retailer is considered to be a principal tenant.
Bankruptcies and store closings may, in some circumstances, create opportunities
for us to release spaces at higher rents to tenants with enhanced sales
performance. We have demonstrated an ability to successfully find new tenants
during soft economic cycles. While these factors reflect some of the inherent
strengths of our portfolio in a difficult retail environment, we cannot assure
you that we will be able to continue to successfully execute our re-leasing
strategy.
General economic conditions in a region will affect our tenants.
If an economic recession occurs, the demand and rents for neighborhood
and community commercial and entertainment malls could decline and adversely
affect our financial condition and results of operations. Our financial
condition and results of operations could also be adversely affected if our
tenants are unable to make lease payments or fail to renew their leases as a
result of declining consumer spending.
Environmental issues are becoming of increasing significance in Eastern Europe.
There is increasing awareness of environmental issues in Eastern
Europe. This may be of critical importance in areas previously occupied by the
Soviet Army, where soil pollution may be prevalent. While we generally insist
upon receiving an environmental report as a condition for purchase, or
alternatively, conduct environmental tests during our due diligence
investigations, we cannot be certain that all sites acquired will be free of
environmental pollution. If a property that we acquire turns out to be polluted,
such a finding will adversely affect our ability to construct, develop and
operate a commercial and
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entertainment mall on such property, and may cause us to suffer expenses
incurred in cleaning up the polluted site which may be significant.
RISKS RELATING TO THE HOTEL BUSINESS OF ELSCINT
The hotels and leisure industry may be affected by economic conditions,
oversupply, travel patterns, weather and other conditions beyond Elscint's
control which may adversely affect Elscint's business and results of operations.
The hotels and leisure industry may be adversely affected by changes in
national or local economic conditions and other local market conditions.
Elscint's hotels generally, and in particular, in London, Amsterdam and Budapest
may be subject to the risk of oversupply of hotel rooms. Elscint is subject to
various risks related to its operations in Eastern Europe, including economic
and political instability, political and criminal corruption and the lack of
experience and unpredictability of the civil justice system. Other general risks
that may affect Elscint's hotels and leisure business are changes in travel
patterns, extreme weather conditions, changes in governmental regulations which
influence or determine wages, workers' union activities, increases in land
acquisition prices or construction costs, changes in interest rates, the
availability of financing for operating or capital needs, and changes in real
estate tax rates and other current operating expenses. Unforeseen events, such
as terrorist attacks, outbreaks of epidemics and economic recessions have had
and may continue to have an adverse effect on local and international travel
patterns and, as a result, on occupancy rates and prices in Elscint's hotels.
Downturns or prolonged adverse conditions in the real estate or capital markets
or in national or local economies and difficulties in securing financing for the
development of hotels, could have a material adverse effect on Elscint's
business, its results of operations, its ability to develop new projects and the
attainment of its strategic goals.
Competition in the hotels and leisure industry could have a material adverse
effect on Elscint's business and results of operations.
The hotels and leisure business is highly competitive. This is
particularly the case in those areas where there is an over-supply of rooms,
such as in London, Amsterdam and Budapest. Competitive factors within the
industry include:
- convenience of location and accessibility to business centers;
- room rates;
- quality of accommodations;
- name recognition;
- quality and nature of service and guest facilities provided;
- reputation;
- convenience and ease of reservation systems; and
- the supply and availability of alternative lodging.
Elscint operates, and intends to develop or acquire, most of its hotels
in geographic locations where other hotels are or may be located. Elscint
expects to compete for guests and development sites with national chains, large
franchisees and independent operators. Many of these competitors have greater
financial resources and better brand name recognition than Elscint does, and may
have more established relationships with prospective franchisers,
representatives in the construction industry and other parties engaged in the
lodging industry. The number of competitive lodging facilities in a particular
area could have a material adverse effect on Elscint's occupancy and rates and,
therefore, revenues of Elscint's hotels. Elscint believes that competition
within the lodging market may increase in the foreseeable future. We cannot be
sure that new or existing competitors will not significantly reduce their rates
or offer greater convenience, services or amenities or significantly expand or
improve hotels in the markets in which Elscint currently or may subsequently
compete, thereby materially adversely affecting its business and results of
operations.
Acquiring, developing and renovating hotels involves substantial risks, and
Elscint cannot be certain of the success of any future projects.
Part of Elscint's strategy is to develop new hotels and to acquire and
redevelop old or under-performing hotels. Acquiring, developing and renovating
hotels involves substantial risks, including:
- costs exceeding its budget or amounts agreed to with
contractors, because of several factors, including delays in
completion of construction;
- competition for acquisition of suitable development sites from
its competitors, who may have greater financial resources;
- the failure to obtain zoning and construction permits;
- unavailability of financing on favorable terms, if at all;
- the failure of its hotels to earn profits sufficient to
service debt incurred in construction or renovation, or at
all;
- the failure to comply with labor and workers' union legal
requirements;
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- relationships with and quality and timely performance by
contractors; and
- compliance with changes in governmental rules, regulations,
planning and interpretations.
As of May 31, 2005, Elscint was involved in the following construction
projects: (i) it was in the final stage of development of the Riverbank Park
Plaza hotel in London which opened in a limited capacity in April 2005; (ii) the
Bucuresti Hotel in Bucharest, Romania closed its operations as Elscint intends
to commence the renovation and the refurbishment of the facility as soon as it
completes the financing for this project which is expected to occur in the third
quarter of 2005; (iii) Elscint is in the final stages of upgrading and repairing
works of the Aquatopia attraction within the Astrid Park Plaza Hotel in Antwerp,
Belgium; and (iv) Elscint is planning the construction of the Ballet Institute
Building in Budapest, Hungary to commence during late 2005. Elscint cannot be
certain that present or future development or renovation will be successful. For
successful growth, it must be able to develop or acquire hotels on attractive
terms and integrate the new or acquired hotels into its existing operations. For
acquired hotels Elscint must consolidate management, operations, systems,
personnel and procedures, which may not be immediately possible due to
collective labor agreements or other legal or operational obstacles. Any
substantial delays or unexpected costs in this integration process could
materially affect Elscint's business, financial condition or results of
operations. We cannot be certain that Elscint's newly acquired hotels will
perform as Elscint expects or that Elscint will be able to realize projected
cost savings.
Continuous delays with respect to renovations of the physical environment
approximate to the Astrid Park Plaza Hotel in Belgium may continue to have an
adverse effect on its operations.
The Municipality of Antwerp is engaged in extensive construction in the
Astridplein, located directly opposite the Astrid Park Plaza Hotel. The
construction is intended to prepare the square to accommodate the increased
traffic which will result once the TGV services to the railway station located
adjacent to the square become operational. The completion of this construction
has been delayed several times, and has caused and continues to cause
obstructions to the access to the hotel. In the past, this had an adverse effect
on the occupancy rate at Elscint's hotel and on the performance of the Aquatopia
attraction located within the hotel. The continuation of the construction, the
permanent changes to the traffic flow around the hotel and the less convenient
access for the hotel's patrons may have an adverse effect on Elscint's results
of operations.
Elscint has significant capital needs and additional financing may not be
available.
The development, renovation and maintenance of hotels is capital
intensive. As part of Elscint's growth strategy it intends to acquire, renovate
and redevelop additional hotels and to develop new hotels. To pursue this
strategy, Elscint will be required to obtain additional capital to meet its
expansion plans. In the past Elscint has financed its growth through sales of
assets and bank loans at prevailing market rates. In addition, in order for
Elscint's hotels to remain competitive they must be maintained and refurbished
on an ongoing basis. Elscint may obtain needed capital from cash on hand,
including reserves, cash flow from operations or from financing, including
borrowing from banks, and sales of assets. Elscint may also seek financing from
other sources or enter into joint ventures and other collaborative arrangements
in connection with the acquisition or development of hotel properties. We cannot
be certain that Elscint will be able to raise any additional financing on
advantageous terms on a timely basis. This may affect Elscint's ability to
construct or acquire additional hotels or renovate existing hotels, and it may
experience delays in its planned renovation or maintenance of its hotels.
Elscint depends on partners in its joint ventures and collaborative
arrangements.
Elscint owns interests in six (6) operational hotels and are developing
one additional hotel (not including the Bucuresti Hotel and the Centreville
Apartment hotel in Bucharest), in partnership with other entities. Elscint may
in the future enter into joint ventures or other collaborative arrangements.
Elscint's investments in these joint ventures may, under certain circumstances,
be subject to (i) the risk that one of its partners may become bankrupt or
insolvent which may cause it to be unable to fulfill its financial obligations,
may trigger a default under its bank financing agreements or, in the event of a
liquidation, may prevent it from managing or administering its business, (ii)
the risk that one of its partners may have economic or other interests or goals
that are inconsistent with its interests and goals, and that such partner may be
in a position to veto actions which may be in its best interests, and (iii) the
possibility that disputes may arise regarding the continued operational
requirements of jointly owned hotels.
Elscint relies on management agreements with Park Plaza which may not provide
the intended benefits, and may be terminated.
All of the operating hotels in which Elscint has an interest (other
than the Centreville Apartment hotel in Bucharest) are either directly or
indirectly operated under management agreements with Park Plaza Hotels Europe
Ltd. ("Park Plaza"). Park Plaza is the franchisee for certain territories under
territorial license and franchise agreements with Park Inn International
Worldwide Hotel Group, which entitles Park Plaza to use the "Park Plaza"
tradename. Any significant decline in the reputation of Park Plaza or in its
ability to ensure the performance of our hotels at anticipated levels could
adversely affect Elscint's results of operations. If for any reason Park Plaza
loses its principal franchise, Elscint will automatically lose its ability to
use the Park Plaza name and other benefits, in which case Elscint may suffer in
the areas of brand name recognition, marketing, and centralized reservations
systems provided by Park Plaza, which, in turn, could materially affect its
operations.
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If Elscint's agreement with Park Plaza is terminated, we would not be certain
that Elscint would be able to obtain alternative management services of the same
standard on similar or better terms.
Elscint's agreements with Park Plaza and the Rezidor group imposes obligations
on Elscint that may force it to incur significant costs.
Elscint's agreements with Park Plaza (regarding the management of the
operational hotels) and the Rezidor group (regarding the future management of
two hotels, currently under construction and/or renovation: the National Ballet
Building in Hungary, which is intended to operate under the "Regent" brand name
and the Bucuresti hotel in Bucharest, which is planned to operate under the
brand name "Radisson SAS") contain specific standards for, and restrictions and
limitations on, hotel operation and maintenance. These standards, restrictions
and limitations may conflict with Elscint's priorities, and impose capital
demands upon Elscint. In addition, Park Plaza and the Rezidor group may alter
their standards or hinder Elscint's ability to improve or modify its hotels. In
order to comply with their requirements, or alternatively to change a franchise
affiliation for a particular hotel and disassociate Elscintfrom any of the "Park
Plaza", "Regent" or "Radisson" tradenames, Elscint may be forced to incur
significant costs or make capital improvements.
The value of Elscint's investment in its hotel properties is subject to various
risks related to ownership and operation of real property.
Elscint's investment in the hotel properties is subject to varying
degrees of risk related to the ownership and operation of real property. The
intrinsic value of Elscint's hotels and income from the hotels may be materially
adversely affected by:
- changes in global and national economic conditions, including
global or national recession;
- a general or local slowdown in the real property market which
would make it difficult to sell a property;
- political events that may have a material adverse effect on
the hotel industry;
- competition from other lodging facilities, and over-supply of
hotel rooms in a specific location;
- material changes in operating expenses, including real
property tax systems or rates;
- changes in the availability, cost and terms of financing;
- the effect of present or future environmental laws;
- the ongoing need for capital improvements and refurbishments;
and
- material changes in governmental rules and policies.
The failure to comply with government regulation may adversely affect Elscint's
business and results of operations.
The hotel industry is subject to numerous national and local government
regulations, including those relating to building and zoning requirements and
fire safety control. In addition, Elscint is subject to laws governing its
relationships with employees, including minimum wage requirements, overtime,
working conditions, and work permit requirements, and in some localities to
collective labor agreements. A determination that Elscint is not in compliance
with these regulations could result in the imposition of fines, an award of
damages to private litigants and significant expenses in bringing Elscint's
hotels into compliance with the regulations. In addition, Elscint's ability to
dismiss unneeded staff may be hampered by local labor laws and courts which
traditionally favor employees in disputes with former employers, particularly in
countries with strong socialist histories such as Romania.
Elscint may be held liable for design or construction defects of third-party
contractors.
Elscint relies on the quality and timely performance of construction
activities by third-party contractors. Claims may be asserted against Elscint by
local government and zoning authorities or by third parties for personal injury
and design or construction defects. These claims may not be covered by the
professional liability insurance of the contractors or of the architects and
consultants. These claims may give rise to significant liabilities.
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One of Elscint's hotels is affected by risks of doing business in South Africa.
Elscint owns an interest in a hotel in South Africa. Conducting
business in South Africa is subject to risks, including a high crime rate,
economic instability, reduced tourism and business activities, and political
uncertainty, which have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on this
hotel.
Elscint's ownership rights in the Bucuresti Hotel have been challenged and
Elscint faces risks generally related to conducting business in Romania.
Since the acquisition of the controlling interest in the Bucuresti
Hotel complex in Bucharest, Romania, Elscint has encountered a number of
attempts to challenge both the validity of the acquisition of the complex and
Elscint's control over the company owning the rights to the hotel. To date all
of these claims have been rejected by the courts. In addition, certain criminal
proceedings have been instituted against certain individuals involved in the
privatization of the facility, which may have an effect on the validity of the
privatization and an indirect effect on the rights acquired by us in the
Bucuresti Hotel, notwithstanding that neither Elscint nor its subsidiaries have
been indicted or are in any way involved in these proceedings. The indictment in
this matter has been returned by the court to the prosecutors office for its
resubmission, although this decision has been appealed. If any of these claims
succeed, Elscint's results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
Elscint's Bucuresti Hotel is affected by risks of doing business in
Romania. Romania is a developing country that until the early 1990's was allied
with the former Soviet Union under a communist economic system. The country,
which is still economically and politically unstable, suffers from exchange
rates and inflation fluctuations, political and criminal corruption, and lack of
commercial experience and unpredictability of the civil justice system. Romania
continues to suffer from high unemployment, low wages, low literacy rates, and
corruption. These risks could be harmful to us and are very difficult to
quantify or predict.
Romania, may regulate or require governmental approval for the
repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of
securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is a deterioration in its
balance of payments or for other reasons, it may impose temporary restrictions
on foreign capital remittances abroad. This may adversely affect Elscint's
ability to repatriate investment loans or to remit dividends.
RISKS RELATING TO ELSCINT'S ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMERCIAL CENTER IN HERZLIA,
ISRAEL (THE "ARENA")
There are many competing entertainment and commercial centers.
There are several entertainment and commercial centers in Israel in
general, and specifically in the greater Tel Aviv area which includes Herzlia.
There are two operational shopping centers within approximately 1 to 8
kilometers from the location of the Arena. These other centers compete for
customers as well as for third party retailers and operators to lease space.
There can be no assurance that Elscint will be successful in competing with the
other entertainment and commercial centers.
Elscint is dependent on engaging third parties to enter into lease agreements,
and on obtaining and retaining high customer traffic.
Elscint is dependent on its ability to induce food, clothing and other
commercial retailers and entertainment service providers to enter into leases
for units in the Arena, or to renew existing leases on favorable terms. There is
active competition to attract tenants to other locations suitable for
entertainment and commercial centers. A general economic recession in Israel may
also deter businesses from entering into new lease agreements or renewing
existing lease agreements, or from incurring the costs required to fit out their
rented units in an acceptable manner. If a significant portion of Elscint's
existing leases expire, we may find it more expensive or less profitable to
continue to operate the Arena.
Elscint is dependent on the presence of anchor tenants in the Arena.
Elscint relies on the presence of "anchor" tenants in the Arena. Anchor
stores in entertainment and commercial centers play an important part in
generating customer traffic and making a center a desirable location for other
tenants. The failure of an anchor store to renew its lease, the termination of
an anchor store's lease, or the bankruptcy or economic decline of an anchor
tenant can have a material adverse effect on the economic performance of the
Arena. There can be no assurance that if the anchor stores at the Arena were to
close or fail to renew their leases, Elscint would be able to replace such
anchors in a timely manner or without incurring material additional costs and
adverse economic effects. The expiration of an anchor lease at the Arena may
make refinancing of the Arena difficult.
The right to use the name "Arena" has been challenged.
Elscint was served with a motion filed by a third party seeking an
injunction to prohibit Elscint from using the trade
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name "Arena" for the entertainment and commercial center in the Herzliya Marina,
on the grounds of unlawful usage of the name, exploitation of goodwill and
unfair competition. In the event that the plaintiff's contention is upheld,
Elscint may suffer certain indirect losses and costs in respect to the
re-branding of the name of the entertainment and commercial center.
RISKS RELATING TO ELSCINT'S ASSET LEASING BUSINESS
Elscint is dependent on a single lessee for its revenues.
The hotel property located on Euston Road in London, England
(previously known as the Bernard Shaw Park Plaza hotel) is leased to a single
lessee for a period of 25 years in consideration for fixed rental fees for each
one of the initial four years of the lease. Early termination of this lease for
any reason, failure of the lessee to execute payments to Elscint in respect of
the lease or the lessee's entering into liquidation may adversely affect this
business and Elscint's results of operations.
RISKS RELATING TO ELSCINT'S BIOTECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT
Start-up operations may be high risk ventures.
Investments in biotechnology development stage companies involve high
risks. These companies are subject to various risks generally encountered by new
enterprises, including costly, delayed or protracted research and development
programs, the need for acceptance of their products in the market place, and the
need for additional financing which might not be available. Elscint cannot be
certain that the assessments Elscint made at the time of investment in Gamida
Cell Ltd., or Gamida, as to the quality of the concept or the proto-type, will
prove correct, or that there will be an adequate return on investment, if at
all.
Elscint's investment in Gamida is speculative in nature and Elscint may never
realize any revenues or profits from this investment.
Elscint cannot be certain that its investment in Gamida will result in
revenues or profits. As of the date of this report, Gamida has not generated
operating revenue. Economic, governmental, regulatory and industry factors
outside Elscint's control affect Gamida. If Gamida will not successfully
implement its business plan Elscint will not be able to realize any profits from
it. Elscint's ability to realize profits from this investment will be dependent
upon the management of Gamida, the success of its research and development
activities, the timing of the marketing of its products and numerous other
factors beyond Elscint's control.
In addition, Elscint's investment in Gamida involves the following
risks:
- The period of time which may elapse between the initial stage
and the stage of development of marketable biotechnology
products or services may be protracted.
- Products in the biotechnology field are required to undergo
clinical tests, either in compliance with the requirements of
the United States Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") or
the requirements of competent regulatory authorities in other
countries where target markets are identified. Failure to
obtain regulatory approvals for the marketing of such products
could have a material adverse effect on Gamida's business, and
on Elscint's investment in Gamida.
- The products and services of Gamida may face competition from
alternative sources, many of whom have greater financial
resources than it, and have well developed marketing networks
which Gamida currently lack.
- The ability to receive financial resources for the further
development of Gamida's products.
RISKS RELATING TO THE IMAGE GUIDED TREATMENT BUSINESS
InSightec is currently dependent on sales of the ExAblate 2000 for the treatment
of uterine fibroids for virtually all of its revenue.
The ExAblate 2000 is in an early stage of commercialization. InSightec
received FDA approval in October 2004 to market the ExAblate 2000 in the United
States only for the treatment of uterine fibroids. InSightec expects sales of
the ExAblate 2000 for this application to account for virtually all of its
revenues for the next three to five years, depending upon regulatory approval of
additional applications for the ExAblate 2000. As a result, factors adversely
affecting InSightec's ability to sell, or pricing of or demand for, InSightec's
product for this application would have a material adverse effect on its
financial condition and results of operations, which would in turn adversely
affect the Company's results of operations.
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If the ExAblate 2000 does not achieve broad market acceptance for the treatment
of uterine fibroids, InSightec will not be able to generate sufficient sales to
support our business.
InSightec must achieve broad market acceptance of the ExAblate 2000 for
the treatment of uterine fibroids among physicians, patients and third party
payors in order to generate a sufficient amount of sales to support its
business. Physicians will not recommend the use of the ExAblate 2000 unless
InSightec can demonstrate that it produces results comparable or superior to
existing treatments for uterine fibroids. If long-term patient studies do not
support InSightec's existing clinical results, or if they indicate that the use
of the ExAblate 2000 has negative side effects on patients, physicians may not
adopt or continue to use the ExAblate 2000. Even if InSightec demonstrates the
effectiveness of the ExAblate 2000, physicians may still not use the system for
a number of other reasons. Physicians may continue to recommend traditional
uterine fibroid treatment options simply because those methods are already
widely accepted and are based on established technologies. Patients may also be
reluctant to undergo new, less established treatments for uterine fibroids. If,
due to any of these factors, the ExAblate 2000 does not receive broad market
acceptance among physicians or patients, InSightec will not generate significant
sales. In this event, InSightec's business, financial condition and results of
operations would be seriously harmed, and InSightec's ability to develop
additional treatment applications for the ExAblate 2000 would be adversely
affected.
If physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers are unable to obtain
coverage and sufficient reimbursement from third party healthcare payors for
treatment procedures using the ExAblate 2000, InSightec may be unable to
generate sufficient sales to support its business.
Demand for the ExAblate 2000 is likely to depend substantially on the
extent to which sufficient reimbursement for treatment procedures using
InSightec's system will be available from third party payors such as private
health insurance plans and health maintenance organizations and, to a lesser
degree, government payor programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. InSightec
believes that third party payors will not provide reimbursement on a national
basis for treatments using the ExAblate 2000 unless InSightec can generate a
sufficient amount of data through long-term patient studies to demonstrate that
such treatments produce favorable results in a cost-effective manner relative to
other treatments. Furthermore, InSightec could be adversely affected by changes
in reimbursement policies of private healthcare or governmental payors to the
extent any such changes affect reimbursement for treatment procedures using the
ExAblate 2000. If physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers are
unable to obtain sufficient coverage and reimbursement from third-party payors
for treatment procedures using the ExAblate 2000, InSightec may be unable to
generate sufficient sales to support its business.
InSightec's success in non-U.S. markets also depends on treatment
procedures using the ExAblate 2000 being eligible for reimbursement through
government-sponsored healthcare payment systems, private third-party payors and
labor unions. Reimbursement practices vary significantly from country to country
and within some countries, by region. Many non-U.S. markets have
government-managed healthcare systems that control reimbursement for new
products and procedures. Other non-U.S. markets have private insurance systems,
labor union-sponsored programs and government-managed systems that control
reimbursement for new products and procedures. To date, only one third party
payor in Israel has approved reimbursement coverage for treatments using the
ExAblate 2000. We cannot assure you that such coverage will be approved in a
timely manner, if at all. In the event that InSightec is unable to timely obtain
acceptable levels of reimbursement coverage in its targeted markets outside of
the United States, InSightec's ability to generate sales may be adversely
affected.
InSightec's future growth substantially depends on its ability to develop and
obtain regulatory clearance for additional treatment applications for the
ExAblate 2000.
Currently, InSightec has received regulatory approvals to market the
ExAblate 2000 in the United States, Israel, Russia and the European Union
Economic Area, or EEA, which is comprised of the member nations of the European
Union and certain additional European nations, solely for the treatment of
uterine fibroids. InSightec's objective is to expand the use of the ExAblate
2000 by developing and introducing new treatment applications. InSightec is
currently in various stages of product development and clinical studies for a
number of new treatment applications for the ExAblate 2000. It will be required
to obtain FDA approval in the United States and other regulatory approvals
outside of the United States before marketing the ExAblate 2000 for these
additional treatment applications. InSightec cannot guarantee that InSightec's
product development activities for these other applications will be successful.
In addition, assuming product development is successful, the regulatory
processes can be lengthy, lasting many years in some cases, and expensive. We
cannot assure you that FDA approval or other regulatory approvals will be
granted.
In order to obtain FDA clearance and other regulatory approvals, and to
obtain reimbursement coverage for use of the ExAblate 2000 treatment for
additional applications, InSightec is required to conduct clinical studies to
demonstrate the therapeutic benefits and cost-effectiveness of these new
treatment applications and products. Clinical trials are expensive and may take
several years to complete. If future clinical trials indicate that the ExAblate
2000 is not as beneficial or cost-effective as existing treatment methods, or
that such products cause unexpected complications or other unforeseen adverse
events, InSightec may not obtain regulatory clearance to market and sell the
ExAblate 2000 for these additional treatment applications or obtain
reimbursement coverage, and InSightec's long-term growth would be seriously
harmed.
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The ExAblate 2000 is compatible only with certain of GE Healthcare's Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems, which may limit InSightec's potential market.
The ExAblate 2000 is compatible only with certain magnetic resonance
imaging, or MRI, systems sold by the GE Healthcare division of the General
Electric Company, or GE. A significant portion of the MRI systems in use in the
United States and elsewhere are not GE MRI systems. InSightec estimates that
there are over 3,000 GE MRI systems worldwide that are compatible with the
ExAblate 2000. InSightec has no current plans to develop a system that would be
compatible with MRI systems manufactured by companies other than GE. InSightec
is, therefore, limited in its target market to potential customers who already
own or otherwise have access to a compatible GE MRI system, or are willing to
purchase such a system in order to use the ExAblate 2000. In addition, in the
event that GE is unable to effectively market its MRI systems, InSightec's
ability to generate additional sales of the ExAblate 2000, may be adversely
affected.
RISKS RELATING TO ISRAEL
Security and economic conditions in Israel may affect our operations.
We are incorporated under Israeli law and our principal offices are
located in Israel. Political, economic and security conditions in Israel
directly affect our operations. Since the establishment of the State of Israel
in 1948, various armed conflicts have taken place between Israel and its Arab
neighbors and a state of hostility, varying in degree and intensity, has led to
security and economic problems for Israel. Israel signed a peace treaty with
Egypt in 1979 and a peace treaty with Jordan in 1994. As of the date of this
annual report, Israel has not entered into any peace agreement with Syria or
Lebanon. Since 1993, several agreements have been signed between Israel and the
Palestinians, but a final agreement has not been achieved. Since October 2000,
there has been a marked increase in hostilities between Israel and the
Palestinians, characterized by terrorist attacks on civilian targets, suicide
bombings and military incursions into areas under the control of the Palestinian
Authority. These developments have adversely affected the peace process, placed
the Israeli economy under significant stress, and have negatively influenced
Israel's relationship with several Arab countries. In addition, some neighboring
countries, as well as certain companies and organizations, continue to
participate in a boycott of Israeli firms and others doing business with Israel
or with Israeli companies. Restrictive laws, policies or practices directed
towards Israel or Israeli businesses could have an adverse impact on the
expansion of our business. In addition, we could be adversely affected by the
interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its trading partners, a
significant increase in the rate of inflation, or a significant downturn in the
economic or financial condition of Israel.
Many of our directors, officers and employees are obligated to perform annual
military reserve duty in Israel. We cannot assess the potential impact of these
obligations on our business.
Our directors, officers and employees who are male adult citizens and
permanent residents of Israel under the age of 49 are, unless exempt, obligated
to perform annual military reserve duty and are subject to being called to
active duty at any time under emergency circumstances. The deteriorating
security situation in the Middle East has caused, and will continue to cause, a
sharp increase in the army reserve obligations of those of our directors,
officers and employees who are subject to such reserve duty obligations.
Although we have operated effectively under these requirements in the past,
including during recent hostilities with the Palestinians and the war in Iraq,
we cannot assess the full impact of these requirements on our workforce or
business if conditions should change, and we cannot predict the effect of any
increase or reduction of these requirements on us.
An income tax reform in Israel may adversely affect our shareholders and us.
Effective as of January 2003, the Israeli Parliament has enacted a wide
ranging reform of the Israeli income tax system. These tax reforms have resulted
in significant changes to the Israeli tax system, and may have adverse tax
consequences for our shareholders and us. (See Note 15 to the consolidated
financial statements included in Item 18 below).
It may be difficult to enforce a U.S. judgment against us and our officers and
directors or to assert U.S. securities laws claims in Israel or serve process on
us and substantially all of our officers and directors.
All of our executive officers and directors are non-residents of the
United States, and the majority of our assets and the assets of our executive
officers and directors are located outside the United States. Therefore, it may
be difficult for an investor, or any other person or entity, to enforce a U.S.
court judgment based upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal
securities laws in an Israeli court against any of those persons or to effect
service of process upon our executive officers and directors in the United
States. Additionally, it may be difficult for an investor, or any other person
or entity, to enforce civil liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws in
original actions instituted in Israel.
Israeli courts may enforce a non-appealable judgment from U.S. courts
for liquidated damages in civil matters, obtained after due process before a
court of competent jurisdiction (according to the rules of private international
law currently prevailing in Israel) which recognizes and enforces similar
Israeli judgments, provided that: (i) adequate service of process has
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been effected and the defendant has had a reasonable opportunity to be heard;
(ii) such judgment and the enforcement thereof are not contrary to the law,
public policy, security or sovereignty of the State of Israel; (iii) such
judgment was not obtained by fraud and does not conflict with any other valid
judgment in the same matter between the same parties; (iv) an action between the
same parties in the same matter is not pending in any Israeli court at the time
the lawsuit is instituted in the foreign court; and (v) the judgment is no
longer subject to a right of appeal.
Foreign judgments enforced by Israeli courts generally will be payable
in Israeli currency. The usual practice in Israel in an action to recover an
amount in a non-Israeli currency is for the Israeli court to render judgment for
the equivalent amount in Israeli currency at the rate of exchange in effect on
the date thereof. Under existing Israeli law, a foreign judgment payable in
foreign currency may be paid in Israeli currency at the rate of exchange of such
foreign currency on the date of payment or in foreign currency. Pending
collection, the amount of the judgment of an Israeli court stated in Israeli
currency will ordinarily be linked to the Israeli Consumer Price Index plus
interest at the annual rate (set by Israeli regulations) prevailing at such
time. Judgment creditors must bear the risk of unfavorable exchange rates.
RISKS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN EUROPE
We and Elscint are subject to various risks related to our and Elscint's
operations in Europe, including economic and political instability, political
and criminal corruption and the lack of experience and unpredictability of the
civil justice system.
Many of the Eastern European countries in which we or Elscint operate
are countries that until the last decade were allied with the former Soviet
Union under a communist economic system, and they are still subject to various
risks. For example, Romania, which is still economically and politically
unstable, suffers from rapid devaluation of the Romanian Lei (local currency)
against the U.S. dollar, political and criminal corruption, and lack of
experience and unpredictability of the civil justice system. Romania also
continues to suffer from high unemployment, low wages and low literacy rates.
These risks could be harmful to us and are very difficult to quantify or
predict. Although many governments of the European countries have liberalized
policies on international trade, foreign ownership and development, investment,
and currency repatriation to increase both international trade and investment,
such policies might change unexpectedly. We and Elscint will be affected by the
rules and regulations regarding foreign ownership of real and personal property.
Such rules may change quickly and dramatically and thus may have an adverse
impact on ownership and may result in a loss without recourse of our or
Elscint's property or assets. Domestic and international laws and regulations,
whether existing today or in the future, could adversely affect our and
Elscint's ability to market and sell our or Elscint's products and could impair
our and Elscint's profitability.
With respect to Elscint's operations in Romania, any foreign company or
litigant may encounter difficulty in prevailing in any dispute with, or
enforcing any judgment against, the Romanian government or any of officers or
directors under the Romanian legal system. If Elscint's ownership rights in the
company that owns the Bucuresti Hotel complex are successfully challenged, this
may affect Elscint's ability to obtain compensation for its original investment.
Elscint has faced several challenges to its acquisition under the privatization
contract, In addition the privatization process itself has been challenged as
illegal. All of these claims have been dismissed. Criminal proceedings against
individuals involved in the privatization process may detrimentally affect our
rights if restitution of the legal position is sought and obtained by reason of
fraudulent acts, notwithstanding that Elscint has not been indicted in those
proceedings and the Court has decided to return the indictment to the
Prosecution Office for resubmission, a decision which has been appealed by the
prosecution. Some countries, including Romania, may regulate or require
governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the
proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is a
deterioration in a country's balance of payments or for other reasons, a country
may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad. Any
such restrictions may adversely affect our and Elscint's ability to repatriate
investment loans or to remit dividends. Many emerging countries have experienced
substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation for many
years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may
continue to have negative effects on the economies and securities markets of
certain emerging countries. In addition, in an attempt to control inflation,
price controls at our hotels have been imposed at times in certain countries,
which may affect our ability to increase our room rates.
GENERAL
We and Elscint are subject to various legal proceedings that may have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations.
Certain legal proceedings have been initiated against EMI and Elscint,
including litigation in connection with the change of control of both companies
in May 1999 and the acquisition of Elscint's hotel businesses in September 1999,
including motions to certify such claims as class actions. Neither we nor
Elscint can estimate the results of these proceedings. A determination against
us or Elscint in some or all of these proceedings may materially adversely
affect our and Elscint's operating results.
We and Elscint have significant capital needs and additional financing may not
be available.
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The sectors in which we and Elscint compete are capital intensive. We
require substantial up-front expenditures for land acquisition, development and
construction costs as well as certain investments in research and development.
In addition, following construction capital expenditures are necessary to
maintain the malls in good condition. As part of Elscint's growth strategy,
Elscint intends to acquire, renovate and redevelop additional hotels and to
develop new hotels. In addition, in order for Elscint's hotels to remain
competitive, they must be maintained and refurbished on an ongoing basis.
Accordingly, we require substantial amounts of cash and construction financing
from banks for our operations and Elscint requires financing for the
development, renovation and maintenance of its hotels. We cannot be certain that
such external financing would be available on favorable terms or on a timely
basis or at all. In addition, construction loan agreements generally permit the
draw down of the loan funds against the achievement of pre-determined
construction and space leasing milestones. If we fail to achieve these
milestones, the availability of the loan funds may be delayed, thereby causing a
further delay in the construction schedule. If we are not successful in
obtaining financing to fund our planned projects and other expenditures, our
ability to undertake additional development projects may be limited and our
future profits and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
The inability of Elscint to obtain financing may affect its ability to construct
or acquire additional hotels, and it may experience delays in planned renovation
or maintenance of its hotels which could have a material adverse affect on
Elscint's results of operations.
Our high leverage could adversely affect our ability to operate our business.
We are highly leveraged and have significant debt service obligations.
As of December 31, 2004, we had total debts to banks and other financial
institutions in the amount of NIS 2,801 million (approximately $650.2 million).
In addition, we and our subsidiaries may incur additional debt from time to time
to finance acquisitions or capital expenditures or for other purposes. We will
have substantial debt service obligations, consisting of required cash payments
of principal and interest, for the foreseeable future.
Our lenders require us to maintain and comply with certain financial
and operational covenants. Our ability to comply with these covenants may be
affected by events beyond our control. A breach of any of the covenants in our
debt instruments or our inability to comply with the required covenants could
result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived, could have a
material adverse effect on us. In the event of any default under the loan
agreements, the lenders thereunder could elect to declare all borrowings
outstanding immediately due together with accrued and unpaid interest and other
fees. Furthermore, in the event of any default under the loan agreements, such
loans could be reclassified as short-term debt. Such classification in our
financial statements may improperly reflect our working capital ratio as well
as other financial indicators since the assets which were financed by these
loans are classified as non-current assets.
As a result of our substantial indebtedness:
- we could be more vulnerable to general adverse economic and
industry conditions;
- we may find it more difficult to obtain additional financing
to fund future working capital, capital expenditures and other
general corporate requirements;
- we will be required to dedicate a substantial portion of our
cash flow from operations to the payment of principal and
interest on our debt, reducing the available cash flow to fund
other projects;
- we may have limited flexibility in planning for, or reacting
to, changes in our business and in the industry; and
- we may have a competitive disadvantage relative to other
companies in our business segments with less debt.
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to generate enough cash flow
from operations or that we will be able to obtain enough capital to service our
debt or fund our planned capital expenditures. In addition, we may need to
refinance some or all of our indebtedness on or before maturity. We cannot
guarantee, however, that we will be able to refinance our indebtedness on
commercially reasonable terms or at all. We have the ability under our debt
instruments to incur substantial additional indebtedness and any additional
indebtedness we incur could exacerbate the risks described above.
Factors that affect the value of our real-estate assets and our investments may
adversely change and therefore we will need to charge an impairment loss not
previously recorded.
Certain specific circumstances may affect the fair value of our real
estate assets (operating or under construction) and investments. An impairment
loss not previously recorded may be required and/or depreciation may be
accelerated, upon the occurrence of one or more of the following circumstances:
(i) Absence of or modifications to permits or approvals. A construction permit
may be revoked as a result of unauthorized delays in commencing construction; a
construction permit may be cancelled altogether under certain circumstances,
such as where the use of land does not correspond to the permitted usage; a need
for a revised construction permit arises by reasons of governmental or other
instructions to carry out modifications to our original architectural plans so
as to comply, among other things, with environmental and traffic impact plan or
obtain archeological clearance; new laws and regulations are enacted which limit
the use of our land for structures other than commercial centers; voluntary
modifications to original plans where we encounter opportunities to
substantially upgrade our project by acquisitions of adjacent land plots or
expansion of original project or otherwise, may trigger the need for a revision
to or modification of the issued construction permit if the permit becomes
inapplicable; a revised construction permit may be required where changes occur
to zoning plans which indirectly affect our proposed commercial center; a new,
revised permit, when required, may nevertheless be denied for reasons beyond our
control or following our failure to fulfill preconditions or
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otherwise; (ii) Strategy in respect of long term lease commitments. In
commercial centers, where a significant part of the rental areas is subject to
long term leases with a small group of retailers which is distinguished (from
other lessees) by a direct correlation between the rental fees paid by such
retailer and the revenues from their respective rental areas, we may be exposed
to a risk of rental fees' rates being significantly lower than originally
anticipated. A material decline in the long run in the business operations of
such retailers may therefore, have an adverse affect on the results of
operations of these commercial centers as well as on their recoverable amount.
Other commercial centers, the rental areas of which have not been fully rented
or which we have designated for an interim period as free of charge public
areas, may be required to alter their original designation of use so as to
serve, in the best optimal manner, our strategy for the center. Should these
areas remain vacant or public, for a period longer than originally anticipated,
our long-term cash flows may be negatively impacted and, as a result, it may
decrease the value of the center; (iii) External Interruptions. Circumstances
having significant impact on our real estate may include extensive and
continuous infrastructure works carried out by municipalities or other legal
authorities. Delays in completion of such works, beyond the anticipated target,
may cause harm and damages to the results of operations of the real estate; (iv)
Legal Issues and Other Uncertainties. Lawsuits that are pending, whether or not
we are a party thereto, may have a significant impact on one of our hotels
and/or on certain of our shareholding rights in investee companies, while claims
submitted by previous land owners following expropriation may detrimentally
affect the long term lease rights held in one of our shopping centers; certain
laws and regulations, applicable to our business in certain countries where the
legislation process undergoes constant changes, may be subject to frequent and
substantially different interpretations; agreements which may be interpreted by
governmental authorities so as to shorten term of use of real estate, and which
may be accompanied with a demand to demolish the construction thereon erected,
be that with or without compensation, may significantly affect the value of such
real estate asset.
Since market conditions and other parameters (such as macroeconomic
environment trends, and others), which affect the fair value of our real-estate
and investment, vary from time to time, the fair value may not be adequate on a
date other than the date the measurement was executed (immediately prior to the
balance sheet date). In the event the projected forecasts regarding the future
cash flows generated by those assets are not met, we may have to record an
additional impairment loss not previously recorded.
We may experience fluctuations in our annual and quarterly results as a result
of our opening new malls, entering into new businesses and disposing of other
malls and businesses.
We periodically review our business to identify properties or other
assets that we believe either no longer complement our business, or could be
sold at significant premiums. We are focused on restructuring and enhancing real
estate returns and monetizing investments and from time to time, attempt to sell
these identified properties and assets. There can be no assurance, however, that
we will be able to complete dispositions on commercially reasonable terms or at
all. We also periodically review our business to identify opportunities for the
acquisition or development of new malls. There can be no assurance that we will
be able to develop or acquire malls that will become successful. As a result of
our disposition and acquisition or development of malls, we may experience
significant fluctuations in our annual and quarterly results. As a result, we
believe that period-to-period comparisons of our historical results of
operations may not necessarily be meaningful and that investors should not rely
on them as an indication for future performance.
Results of operations for us and Elscint fluctuate due to the seasonality of our
businesses.
A weak holiday shopping season (generally, the Christmas and Easter
seasons) may adversely affect our profitability. The annual revenues and
earnings of the tenants that lease space in our commercial and entertainment
malls are substantially dependent upon the amount of patron traffic, both
generally and particularly during peak shopping periods. As a result, changes in
the level of traffic in commercial and entertainment malls during this period
have a disproportionate effect on the annual results of operations of the
entities that lease space in our commercial and entertainment malls, which may
affect their ability to meet their rental obligations. Fluctuation of general
business activity, vacation and holiday seasons and the influence of weather
conditions generally affect Elscint's profitability.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY.
A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY
Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 and has a perpetual
duration. EMI is a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Israel
and is subject to the Israeli Companies Law 1999 - 5759 and the Israeli
Securities Law 1968 - 5728 and any regulations published under these laws. The
Company's shares are listed on the NASDAQ National Market (ticker symbol EMITF)
and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Our executive offices are located at 13
Mozes Street, Tel-Aviv 67442, Israel. You may reach us by telephone at (972-3)
608-6010 or by fax at (972-3) 695-3080.
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SUMMARY
EMI - THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF EMI'S BUSINESSES:
OWNERSHIP, OPERATION, LEASING, MANAGEMENT, ACQUISITION, EXPANSION AND
DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, OF COMMERCIAL AND
ENTERTAINMENT MALLS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
As of the date hereof, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Plaza
Centers (Europe) BV of The Netherlands ("Plaza Centers" or "PC"), we currently
have an aggregate of 4 operating commercial and entertainment malls in Poland,
as well as an aggregate of 8 malls in various stages of development and planning
in Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Greece. During May 2005 PC entered
into Heads of Terms with the Klepierre Group of France for the sale by PC of a
portfolio that includes its 4 operational malls in Poland (including Sadyba Best
Mall, Krakow Plaza, Ruda Slaska Plaza and Poznan Plaza) and an additional 4
centers under development in Poland and the Czech Republic (including Rybnik
Plaza, Sosnowiec Plaza, Novo Plaza and Pilsen Plaza). Klepierre also has an
option to acquire a third shopping center under development in Poland, subject
to the attainment of certain conditions (see "Item 4 - Information on the
Company - "Recent Developments").
The business concept and growth strategy of the commercial and
entertainment mall business include the following elements:
SITE LOCATION. Sites for the malls are chosen carefully for proximity
to areas with large population concentrations, and with particular emphasis on
the available transportation facilities that will service the malls. Where
possible, the sites selected are within close proximity to metro, bus or tram
lines and are adjacent to major roads. PC's unique strategy lies in the
launching of malls not only in the capital cities of the various countries where
it operates, but also in the peripheral cities.
MARKET PENETRATION. Our general business concept is to develop our
malls in cities where no Western style commercial and entertainment malls exist,
to construct the malls as expeditiously as possible (generally between 8 to 12
months from receipt of building permits), and to open the malls to the public
well ahead of any competing projects. Alternatively, in larger cities where
competition is greater, emphasis is placed on location, tenant mix, critical
density and expedited construction, in order to attain an advantage.
ENTERTAINMENT. One of the most significant elements in the success of
our malls is the emphasis on the entertainment facilities offered to patrons. In
many instances, 10 screen cinema complexes featuring newly released movies
provide a major attraction in regional cities where entertainment and leisure
opportunities are limited. In the larger facilities, an IMAX 3-D screen is
sometimes included. In addition, video arcades and electronic game rooms are
popular with local residents, as are the food courts.
ANCHOR TENANTS. Where possible, agreements in principle are reached
with anchor tenants, either generally or for agreed space. This facilitates
easier leasing of the critical anchor areas, which in turn makes the leasing of
smaller areas easier and contributes towards obtaining financing for the
construction of malls.
OPERATIONS. Following opening, our malls are managed by a management
company (a subsidiary of PC), with know-how and expertise in marketing,
promotions and ad hoc entertainment events to attract customers.
GROWTH STRATEGY. Our growth strategy is to develop an extensive chain
of commercial and entertainment malls bearing the "Plaza Centers" trade-name
throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Through implementation of this strategy,
we have established 16 operational malls in Hungary (which have been sold to the
Klepierre Group and Dawnay Day Group - see "Item 4 - Information on the Company
- Recent Developments") and 4 in Poland, and 8 additional projects in various
stages of development in Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Latvia and Greece.
We currently plan to establish additional Plaza Centers in Croatia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Ukraine and Lithuania. By establishing presence in these countries
well ahead of our competitors, we plan to expand our network of malls throughout
Eastern and Central Europe.
EXIT STRATEGY. While constantly seeking new methods to expand our
commercial and entertainment business, opportunities may arise for us to realize
our investment in this field of our operation. Our general business strategy has
always contemplated the realization of groups of centers which have reached a
critical mass in certain geographical areas, thereby creating a strategic
advantage for potential purchasers and enabling us to obtain optimal terms for
the realization of our investments so as to allow for future expansion
opportunities. Similarly, we envisage entering into strategic partnerships with
leading players in the region with a view to maximizing development potential.
This strategy has been implemented in the transactions carried out with the
Klepierre and Dawnay Day Groups (see "Item 4 - Information on the Company -
Highlights of 2004").
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN IMAGE GUIDED FOCUSED ULTRASOUND ACTIVITIES
We maintain a significant investment in InSightec. The products
developed by InSightec are designed to create, an incisionless surgical
treatment solution, for use by surgeons and interventional radiologists to
non-invasively detect, monitor
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and destroy tissues and organs under direct real-time MR image guidance. The
products are currently being evaluated for the coagulation of breast tumors and
uterine fibroids, all under FDA Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs). In
October 2004, InSightec received pre-market approval for its ExAblate(R) 2000
system for non-invasive surgery for symptomatic uterine fibroids from the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration. Our objective in this area is to become the market
leader in MRgFUS systems, and to achieve a significant improvement in the
quality and efficacy of the treatment while demonstrating cost effectiveness.
ELSCINT - THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF ELSCINT'S BUSINESSES:
Elscint was incorporated in Israel in 1969 and has a perpetual
duration. Our registered offices are located at 13 Mozes Street, Tel Aviv 67442,
Israel. You may reach Elscint by telephone at: 972-3-608-6020 or by fax at
972-3-696-2022.
Elscint is engaged in the following businesses:
- Ownership and operation of hotels in Europe and elsewhere and
construction of hotel projects through wholly owned and
jointly controlled subsidiary companies;
- Ownership, operation and management of the Arena commercial
and entertainment center;
- Asset leasing;
- Investment in a biotechnology company; and,
- Ownership, operation and management of the apparel company
Mango, since May 2005.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On June 8th, 2005, we announced that our board of directors had met in
early June 2005 and had appointed an independent committee (the "EMI
Independent Committee") to consider and discuss with Elscint a possible
combination of the two companies. On June 20, 2005, the EMI Independent
Committee approached Elscint's independent committee to begin
negotiations on the transaction and also offered an initial proposal to
Elscint's board of directors to acquire all of Elscint's ordinary
shares not already owned by the Company in a share-for-share
transaction pursuant to which each ordinary share of Elscint will be
exchanged for 0.40 of the Company's ordinary shares. The average
closing price of the Elscint and the Company's ordinary shares on the
New York Stock Exchange and on the Nasdaq National Market,
respectively, during the 30-day period ending on June 8, 2005 (the date
of the first announcement of the potential transaction) was US$5.78 and
US$18.00, respectively. Should the parties decide to carry out the
transaction, it will be subject to, inter alia, (i) the execution of a
definitive agreement, (ii) the approval of the audit committee, board
of directors and shareholders of both companies, (iii) court approval
in accordance with Sections 350 and 351 of the Israeli Companies Law
1999, and (iv) the receipt of any other approvals required by law.
There is no assurance that the EMI Independent Committee and Elscint's
independent committee will continue discussions on this transaction, or
that if the EMI Independent Committee does continue discussions with
Elscint's independent committee, that the transaction will be agreed
upon or consummated (pursuant to the aforementioned terms or at all).
EMI
OPENING OF POZNAN PLAZA
In late May 2005, we celebrated the opening of Poznan Plaza, a
commercial and entertainment mall in Poznan, Poland, thus achieving ownership of
a total of 4 operational malls in Poland.
SIGNING HEADS OF TERMS WITH THE KLEPIERRE GROUP FOR THE SALE BY PC TO
KLEPIERRE OF 4 OPERATIONAL SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS IN POLAND AND AN
ADDITIONAL 4 CENTERS UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN POLAND AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC
On May 22, 2005, our Board of Directors approved the Heads of Terms
signed on May 20, 2005 by PC, with the Klepierre Group of France for the sale by
PC of a portfolio that includes four (4) operational malls in Poland and an
additional four (4) under development in Poland and the Czech Republic
(including Rybnik Plaza, Sosnowiec Plaza, Novo Plaza and Pilsen Plaza).
Additionally, PC has awarded Klepierre with an option to acquire an additional
center under development in Poland, subject to certain conditions. The Heads of
Terms is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions as specified below.
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Klepierre SA ("Klepierre"), one of the leading owners and operators of
shopping centers in Europe, will acquire the entire equity and voting rights
(100%) of the companies owning four operational shopping centers in Poland
(Sadyba Best Mall, Krakow Plaza, Ruda Slaska Plaza and Poznan Plaza) in
consideration for payment of a purchase price calculated on the basis of the
gross rentals of these centers as of the March 31, 2005, at certain agreed
yields. An adjustment of the purchase price will be conducted on December 31,
2005 on the basis of the gross rentals as of the adjustment date, at the agreed
yields.
As part of the transaction, Segece, a subsidiary of Klepierre
("Segece"), will acquire the entire outstanding share capital of Plaza Centers
Management Poland Sp.z.o.o. ("Management Company"), the Polish subsidiary of PC
which manages the acquired operational malls.
In addition, Klepierre will sign future share purchase agreements for
the acquisition of the entire equity and voting rights in the companies
presently developing two (2) shopping centers in Poland (Rybnik Plaza and
Sosnowiec Plaza), as well as a further two (2) companies developing shopping
centers in the Czech Republic (Novo Plaza and Pilsen Plaza). Klepierre also has
an option to acquire a third shopping center under development in Poland,
subject to the attainment of certain conditions. Upon the completion and
delivery of the shopping centers, Klepierre will pay the purchase price
calculated on the basis of the gross rentals on the date of delivery, at agreed
upon yields.
Klepierre will furnish PC with an irrevocable bank guarantee in respect
of the entire consideration based upon forecasted gross rentals. A final
adjustment of the purchase price for each of these development centers will be
conducted up to nine (9) months following delivery on the basis of actual gross
rentals as of their adjustment dates, at the agreed upon yields.
The completion of the transaction is subject to the obtaining of
regulatory approvals, customary due diligence investigations, and the execution
of definitive agreements in forms to be agreed. It is anticipated that the
closing of the transaction will occur by the end of July 2005.
Subject to verification, as previously mentioned, and assuming the
exercise by Klepierre of the option referred to above, the assets to be sold
under the transactions contemplated are valued in the aggregate amount of
approximately E 425 million, or approximately US$540 million as of the date
hereof.
Within the framework of the transaction, it has also been agreed that
Segece will acquire the remaining 50% of the equity rights in the Hungarian
management company retained by PC after the previous transaction with Klepierre,
which included the sale of 12 shopping centers and the sale of 50% of the
management company to Segece (for details see below). Upon execution of the
definitive agreement, Klepierre has agreed to release a bank guarantee held as
security for certain future incomes.
ACQUISITION OF THE REMAINING 50% OF SADYBA BEST-MALL
On May 17, 2005 PC completed the acquisition of the 50% not owned by it
in the Sadyba commercial and entertainment center in Warsaw, Poland, for a
purchase price of approximately US$19.5 million.
SALE OF 4 OPERATIONAL SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS IN HUNGARY
On April 21, 2005, PC consummated the transaction for the sale of four
(4) shopping centers owned and operated by PC in Hungary to a subsidiary of the
Dawnay Day Group ("Dawnay Day"), a leading financial and property group in the
United Kingdom. The aggregate net cash consideration paid to PC and its
subsidiaries totaled approximately E 16.7 million, or approximately US$21.7
million. Such consideration was determined according to the asset value of the
acquired companies on the basis of audited financial statements as of the
closing date, which was approximately E 54.4 million, or approximately US$70.7
million, less the deduction of financial liabilities (mainly, long term bank
loans in the aggregate amount of approximately E 40.1 million, or approximately
US$52 million). PC also agreed to guarantee certain portions of the rental
revenues of one of the acquired shopping centers for a period of three years
from the time of closing, as security for certain minimum rental revenues. EMI
estimates the value of this guarantee (as of the date of this report) to be in
the aggregate amount of approximately E 1.3 million, or approximately US$1.7
million. In addition, EMI granted Dawnay Day a guarantee for the fulfillment by
PC of certain financial obligations and indemnities within the framework of this
transaction.
SALE BY PC TO KLEPIERRE OF 12 OPERATIONAL SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
CENTERS IN HUNGARY
On July 30, 2004, PC finalized the sale of 12 shopping centers owned
and operated by PC in Hungary, to Klepierre Group of France, a leading owner and
operator of shopping centers in Europe. The net cash consideration paid to PC
and its subsidiaries, totaled approximately E 94.1 million (approximately
US$116.5 million) (after the repayment of all outstanding debts). Such
consideration was determined according to the net asset value of the centers,
which was estimated at approximately E 287 million (approximately US$355
million). The sale of these centers resulted in a profit of NIS 132 Million
(approximately US$30.6 million). The profit does not include a sum of
approximately E11 Million (approximately US$15 Million), which is conditional
upon the occurrence of certain conditions set forth in the transaction agreement
and the receipt
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of certain confirmations. In addition, it does not include additional profit
from the extension of the Duna Plaza shopping center in Budapest, if executed.
WINNING A PRIVATIZATION TENDER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CONTROLLING
INTEREST IN A HUNGARIAN COMPANY THAT OWNS REAL ESTATE IN BUDAPEST
On October 17, 2003, Ercorner Kft., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PC
("Ercorner"), was officially declared as the winning bidder in a privatization
tender for the acquisition of controlling interests in Hajogyari Sziget
Vagyonkezelo Kft. ("Target Company"), a Hungarian company. As a result, Ercorner
acquired 66% of the equity shares and 91% of the voting rights in the Target
Company in consideration for payment of E 18 million (approximately $22.5
million). The Target Company owns approximately 320,000 square meters
(approximately 3.5 million square feet) of land located on the Obuda Island in
the Danube River, a tourist and entertainment area in central Budapest. The
construction rights on this area are for approximately 300,000 square meters
(approximately 3.3 million square feet), with designations for offices,
commercial space, tourism, entertainment and leisure and hotels. The buildings
presently located on these properties, measuring approximately 55,000 square
meters (approximately 600,000 square feet) are leased out as offices,
restaurants and entertainment outlets, generating rental revenues of
approximately E2.8 million (approximately $3.5 million) per year. PC intends to
submit, through Ercorner, applications to local planning authorities in order to
modify the permitted urban usage designations, so as to maximize the development
potential of the area owned by the Target Company. As security for obtaining
these permits, EMI has executed a corporate guarantee in favor of the bank which
financed the acquisition of Ercorner's rights in the transaction.
PC has obtained financing for the purchase by Ercorner of the Target
Company through an arrangement between PC and the one of Hungary's leading
commercial banks ("the Bank"), pursuant to which, the Bank will provide to
Ercorner a loan in the amount of approximately E14 million (approximately $17.6
million), (the "Loan"), constituting approximately 80% of the purchase price for
the acquisition of the interest in the Target Company. The Loan has been
provided for a period of two years. PC granted an option to the bank, to acquire
50% of the equity interest in Ercorner, which the Bank has exercised, following
which a Joint Venture and Quotaholders Agreement was executed between the
parties. Hungarian anti-monopoly approvals for this transactions were granted.
In April 2004, a shareholders' agreement (joint venture) was signed,
subject to fulfillment of certain conditions (mainly the authorities' approval
of a change in the zoning according to the urban building plan and receipt of
building permits), between Ercorner on the one hand, and the minority
shareholders of the Target Company, on the other hand, under which the minority
shareholders agreed to pay Ercorner $1 million in exchange for the equalization
of their voting rights in the Target Company with their ownership rights therein
(30%). The minority shareholders will have a put option, exercisable during the
3 year period after the transaction closing date, to sell their holdings in the
Target Company to Ercorner at a price reflecting the cost of acquisition of the
shares by Ercorner plus interest at Euribor + 2% less profits paid out by it up
to the selling date. Concurrently, Ercorner was granted a call option to require
the minority shareholders to sell it, at the end of the put period, the same
shares, upon the same conditions, if the put option is not exercised by the
minority shareholders. The parties undertook to complete their investments in
the Target Company's shareholders' equity up to a shareholders' equity to bank
loans ratio being not less than 20% to 80% respectively.
Simultaneously with the above agreement, an agreement was signed
between the holders of the Target Company and ESI Associates Holdings Ltd., an
unrelated third party ("ESI") appointing the owner thereof, as project manager
of the Target Company. It was also agreed that, subject to fulfillment of
certain conditions, ESI is to acquire from the Target Company's shareholders 10%
of the equity and voting rights in the Target Company, in consideration for the
cost of acquisition of these rights by Ercorner from the Hungarian privatization
board. For the purpose of financing the acquisition of ESI's share as described
above, the shareholders of the Target Company will provide ESI a loan in
proportion to their holdings, for E0.2 million ($0.25 million), maturing at the
end of 3 years from the date of provision thereof.
During a period of two years from the closing of the transactions there
will be restrictions on the transfer of shares the Target Company.
Directly after the closing of the above transactions and performance of
the resulting obligations, the Company and the Bank will control Ercorner
jointly (50% for each party), while the holdings in the Target Company will be
divided such that Ercorner will retain 60% of the equity and voting rights and
the minority shareholders and ESI will hold respectively 30% and 10% of the
equity and voting rights.
DIVIDEND DECLARED AND PAID
On February 7, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors declared a
dividend in the aggregate amount of US$37 million (or US$1.689 per Ordinary
Share). The dividend was paid on March 17, 2005 to shareholders of record as of
March 2, 2005.
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TENDER OFFER COMPLETED
On December 27, 2004, the Company completed a tender offer to
repurchase 2,800,000 Ordinary Shares, or approximately 11.5% of the Company's
issued and outstanding shares, at a price of US$11.40 per share.
DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO INSIGHTEC
On March 24, 2004, a Warrant Purchase Agreement was executed by
InSightec and EMI, under which EMI was granted warrants to purchase an aggregate
of 977,552 ordinary shares of InSightec at an exercise price of $7.31 per share,
for 36 months from closing. EMI undertook to execute a 36-month extension of a
guarantee of EMI to InSightec's obligations under the latter's line of credit
with an Israeli bank, in an amount of $ 5 million. EMI also agreed not to demand
repayment of a loan extended by it to InSightec in the amount of $2.15 million
for a period of 36 months or the occurrence of certain events specified in the
Warrant Purchase Agreement. Concurrently, in March 2004 a Stock Purchase
Agreement was executed by InSightec and MediTech Advisors LP ("MTA") under which
the new investor paid $3 million to InSightec in exchange for the issuance to
such third party of 410, 161 shares of InSightec.
On September 28, 2004 InSightec signed an agreement for an internal
round of financing totaling US$21 million from its existing shareholders, Elbit
Ultrasound (Netherlands) B.V., our subsidiary, GE Capital Equity Holdings Inc.,
a subsidiary of General Electric Company and MTA, a private firm specializing in
the healthcare marketplace. The financing consisted of convertible notes bearing
an annual interest rate of Libor + 3%. The convertible notes may be converted in
whole or in part at any time into ordinary shares of InSightec at a conversion
rate of US$7.30 per share. Following the completion of this investment, the
Company's shareholdings in InSightec totaled 52.2% on a fully diluted basis.
On October 22, 2004, InSightec received pre-market approval for its
ExAblate(R) 2000 system for non-invasive surgery for symptomatic uterine
fibroids from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
ELSCINT
- The signing of management agreements, in June 2004, with the
Rezidor Group regarding the future management of two hotels
presently under development, namely the "Ballet Institute"
building in Budapest (which will be operated under the
"Regent" trade name), and the Bucuresti Hotel in Bucharest
(which will be operated under the "Radisson SAS" trade name).
The operator will commence management of these hotels
following the completion of the renovation of the respective
facilities. Both agreements are for 20 year periods, on
customary market terms. Under both agreements, the operator
has guaranteed minimum return at rates and subject to terms
and conditions specified in the agreements that are customary
to agreements of this type.
- Opening of the Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel in April 2005.
- The acquisition of Mango, the owner of eight retail stores in
Israel which sells women's apparel that is purchased from
Mango International a Spanish apparel company that designs,
manufactures and markets clothing and accessories for women
under the retail brand name MANGO-MNG(TM) .
PRINCIPAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND DIVESTITURES
FISCAL YEAR 2002
EMI
Acquisition of Duna Plaza, Sopron Plaza and Nyir Plaza - In February
2002, PC and a wholly-owned Cypriot subsidiary of PC finalized the acquisition
from an unrelated third party, for total consideration of E47.2 million, of all
of the capital stock of three Hungarian companies, each of which owns a
commercial and entertainment mall in Hungary: Duna Plaza Kft., Sopron Plaza Kft.
and Nyiregyhaza Plaza Kft. In addition to the purchase price, PC assumed a loan
made previously to one of the companies in the amount of E12.27 million. PC and
its Cypriot subsidiary financed this transaction by long-term loans (See "Item 5
- Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans - EMI").
Refinancing of Alba Plaza, Debrecen Plaza, Miskolc Plaza and Szeged
Plaza - See "Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans".
Financing loan for the acquisition of 50% of Pireas Plaza - See "Item 5
- Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans".
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Continuing Investments in Mall Projects - Throughout 2002, EMI
completed the construction of and opened the Savaria Plaza in Szombathely,
Hungary, and continued the construction of various other projects. Part of the
funds paid with respect to the mall projects were financed through investments
by the Company, while a majority of the financing was obtained through bank
loans. See "Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans".
ELSCINT
In 2002, Elscint made the following capital expenditures and
divestitures (Elscint's share of each expenditure and divestment is 100% unless
otherwise indicated):
HOTELS AND LEISURE
Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel
The total additional amount invested by Elscint's jointly controlled
subsidiary in this project during the year ended December 31, 2002 was GBP 13.4
million of which Elscint's share was 50%. These amounts were expended
principally in respect of planning, design and construction. Elscint financed
these costs mainly through short term bank facilities.
Andrassy
The total amount invested by Elscint's jointly controlled subsidiary in
the project during 2002 (including obtaining full and clean title) was
approximately Euro 1.1 million of which Elscint's share was 50%.
Astrid Park Plaza Hotel
The cost of the completion and of the renovation works at the Astrid
Park Plaza hotel in Antwerp, Belgium and the commencement of construction of the
Aquatopia within the facility was approximately Euro 2.6 million.
THE ARENA
The total additional amount invested by Elscint's subsidiary in this
project during the year ended December 31, 2002 was $12.7 million. These amounts
were expended principally on construction of the facility.
BIOTECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT
In April 2002, Elscint Bio-Medical Ltd. ("EBM"), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Elscint ("EBM"), acquired from a third party 450,000 additional
ordinary shares in Gamida for approximately $1.0 million.
SUB-ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY
On December 31, 2002 the Company sold (on the basis of an agreement
signed on November 13, 2002), substantially all of the assets and assigned
certain liabilities relating to the manufacturing, development, assembly,
engineering and integration operations conducted by Elscint at the factory in
Ma'alot in Northern Israel. The buyer did not assume tax liabilities,
liabilities arising out of breaches by Elscint of assigned contracts, employee
related liabilities for the period preceding the consummation of the
transaction, and certain retained environmental liabilities. On the basis of the
closing balance sheet, the buyer paid approximately $20.5 million, including a
payment in respect to goodwill. As a result of this transaction, Elscint
recorded a capital gain of approximately $8 million.
FISCAL YEAR 2003
EMI
Continuing Investments in Mall Projects - Throughout 2003, PC acquired
the land in Poznan, Poland and commenced development and construction of this
mall, for a total investment up to the date of this report, of E11.5 million
($14.4 million). In addition, EMI continued the construction of its other malls,
and completed the sale of land in Timisoara, Romania, for approximately $1.1
million.
Extension of term of general financing to EMI and EUBV by an Israeli
Bank - See - "Item 5 - Loans". During 2003, various subsidiaries of PC were
granted long term refinancing loans of up to a total of E99 million ($123.75
million). See "Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans".
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On April 5, 2003, PC signed an agreement for the acquisition of the
entire share capital of Dreamland Entertainment N.V. ("Dreamland"). Dreamland's
main activity is the operation, through a subsidiary, of entertainment areas in
commercial and entertainment malls in Poland, including bowling lanes, internet
cafes, ice cream sales, vending machines and live music and entertainment.
Dreamland also operates in Polish shopping and entertainment centers owned by
PC's project companies. The aggregate consideration for this acquisition was
E4.2 million ($5.25 million) following deduction of commercial debts owed by
Dreamland's subsidiary to PC's project companies.
Repayment by EMI of loans in an aggregate amount of $75 million.
Repayment was executed using deposits that secured the repaid loan.
ELSCINT
In 2003, Elscint made the following capital expenditures and
divestitures (Elscint's share of each expenditure and divestment is 100% unless
otherwise indicated):
HOTELS AND LEISURE
Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel
The total additional amount invested by Elscint's jointly controlled
subsidiary in this project during the year ended December 31, 2003 was GBP 22.6
million of which our share was 50%. These amounts were expended principally on
construction. Elscint is financing the construction of the hotel through long
term bank facilities and its available funds.
Astrid Park Plaza Hotel
The total cost of the construction of the Aquatopia within the facility
was approximately Euro12.5 million. During 2003 Elscint's subsidiary invested
Euro 11.1 million in this project. Elscint financed these costs mainly through
its available funds.
Apartment Hotel Bucuresti Complex (Centreville)
The total amount invested by Elscint's subsidiary in the renovation of
the hotel apartment in the Bucuresti complex during the year ended December 31,
2003 was Euro 3.1 million.
THE ARENA
The total additional amount invested by Elscint's subsidiary in this
project during the year ended December 31, 2003 was approximately $48.3 million.
This amount was principally expended on construction. Elscint financed these
costs mainly through a bank facility.
FISCAL YEAR 2004
EMI
Klepierre transaction - Acquisition from PC by the Klepierre Group of
12 commercial and entertainment malls owned and operated by PC in Hungary. See
"Item 4 - Information on the Company - Recent Developments". As to liquidity and
capital recourses, see Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects -
General".
Construction - PC is currently in the process of constructing, through
subsidiaries, 8 commercial and entertainment malls as well as an extension to
another mall. During May 2005 PC entered into Heads of Terms with the Klepierre
Group of France for the sale by PC of a portfolio that includes its 4
operational malls in Poland (including Sadyba Best Mall, Krakow Plaza, Ruda
Slaska Plaza and Poznan Plaza) and an additional 4 centers under development in
Poland and the Czech Republic (including Rybnik Plaza, Sosnowiec Plaza, Novo
Plaza and Pilsen Plaza). Klepierre also has an option to acquire a third
shopping center under development in Poland, subject to the attainment of
certain conditions. See "Item 4 - Information on the Company - "The Current
Business of EMI and Elscint - EMI" and "Recent Developments" . PC intends to
finance these constructions through bank loan facilities and loans from its
shareholders.
Warrants to acquire additional shares of InSightec - See - "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Recent Developments - EMI".
Winning a privatization tender for the acquisition of the controlling
interest in a Hungarian company that owns real estate in Budapest - PC has
obtained financing for this purchase by its subsidiary through an arrangement
between PC and one of Hungary's leading commercial banks. See - "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Recent Developments".
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Sale of Elblag Plaza - During February 2004, PC sold its subsidiary
Elblag Plaza Sp.z.o.o. PC recorded a capital gain from such sale.
Purchase of Latvian Company - On March 2004, PC completed the purchase
of 50% of the shares of a Latvian company (SIA Diksna) which owns a plot of land
in Riga, Latvia, via a joint venture agreement, with a United States based
Investment Company, for total consideration of US$ 2.7 million. The two groups
intend to construct and manage a shopping center on the plot in Riga. In August
2004, SIA Diksna acquired an additional plot for total consideration of
approximately US$ 2.6 million and is currently in advance stages of negotiations
for the acquisition of an additional plot in Riga, as part of the planned
shopping center there. The total additional investment of PC resulting from the
acquisition of both plots is approximately US$ 2.6 million.
Purchase of Czech Company - On April 19, 2004, PC completed the
purchase of Bestes s.r.o., a company which holds a plot of land in Prague, for
total consideration of approximately US$ 7 million. The purchase was performed
through PC's subsidiary, Entertainment Plaza s.r.o.
ELSCINT
In 2004, Elscint made the following capital expenditures and
divestitures (Elscint's share of each expenditure and divestment is 100% unless
otherwise indicated):
HOTELS AND LEISURE
Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel
The total additional amount invested by Elscint's jointly controlled
subsidiary in this project during the year ended December 31, 2004 was GBP 34.0
million (approximately $ 65.9 million) of which our share was 50%. These amounts
were expended principally on construction. Elscint is financing the construction
of the hotel through long term bank facilities and its available funds. (See
"Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans")
Apartment Hotel Bucuresti Complex (Centreville)
The total amount invested by Elscint's subsidiary in the renovation of
the hotel apartment in the Bucuresti complex during the year ended December 31,
2004 was Euro 2.0 million (approximately $ 2.7 million). Elscint's subsidiary
financed these costs through short-term facility and available free cash flow
from the operations of the Centraville apartment hotel.
THE ARENA
The total additional amount invested by Elscint's subsidiary in this
project during the year ended December 31, 2004 was approximately $5.7 million.
This amount was principally expended on construction works. Elscint financed
these costs mainly through available free cash flow from operations and its
available funds.
PRINCIPAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND DIVESTITURES CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS
Currently, we and Elscint are either in the process of making or are
planning to make additional capital expenditures, as follows:
EMI
Signing of Heads of Terms with the Klepierre Group of France for the
sale by PC of a portfolio that includes its 4 operational malls in Poland and an
additional 4 centers under development in Poland and the Czech. Klepierre also
has an option to acquire a third shopping center under development in Poland,
subject to the attainment of certain conditions. See - "Item 4 - Information on
the Company - Recent Developments - EMI".
Acquisition of the remaining 50% of Sadyba Best-Mall. See - "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Recent Developments - EMI".
Construction of Novo Plaza - On February 9, 2005 PC signed a contract
for the construction of Novo Plaza in Prague. The total contract scope is
estimated at US$ 27.3 million. The Company expects to complete the building of
the shopping and entertainment center during the first quarter of 2006.
Channel 2 - Tender - On November 29, 2004, a binding Term Sheet was
executed by the Company and Elscint (in equal parts) on one hand, and Taya
Communications Ltd. on the other hand, for the establishment (50% each) of a
joint
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venture ("Canne") to submit a bid in the tender published by the Second
Television and Radio Authority, for the award of a license for the operation of
the "Channel 2" television channel in Israel for a 10 year period. The tender
bid was submitted at the end of January 2005. the Company's share in the total
aggregate costs of the joint venture up to completion of the tender bid amounted
to 2.5 million; (out of which NIS 0.4.5 million had been expended, through
December 31, 2004). In April 2005, the Second Television and Radio Authority
informed Canne that it was not included among the winning groups in the tender.
ELSCINT
During 2004, Elscint either made is in the process of making, or is
planning to make, additional capital expenditures, as follows:
HOTELS AND LEISURE
Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel
The additional amount invested by the Elscint's jointly controlled
subsidiary in this project through May 2005 was GBP 9.9 million, of which
Elscint's share was 50%. The estimated cost for the completion of this project
is approximately GBP 6.1 million, of which Elscint's share is 50%.
Bucuresti Hotel Complex, Bucharest, Romania - Renovation Planned
Elscint intends to extensively renovate the Bucuresti Hotel in order to
enable compliance with the international standards required for a four star
business hotel. As of May 31, 2005, the renovation program was in an advanced
stage of preparation. The estimated cost for the renovation of this project is
Euro 36.5 million, which Elscint financed and intend to further finance through
bank loans and equity investments.
Andrassy
Elscint intends to extensively renovate the Andrassy Hotel in order to
enable compliance with the international standards required for a four star
business hotel. As at May 31, 2005, the renovation program was in an advanced
stage of preparation. The estimated cost for the renovation of this project is
Euro 25 million, of which Elscint's share is 50%, which Elscint intends to
finance through bank loans and equity investments.
Astrid Park Plaza
At the beginning of 2005, Elscint closed the Aquatopia attraction
within the Astrid Park Plaza facility for purpose of re-designing. The estimated
cost for this project is Euro 2.2 million, which Elscint intends to finance
through equity investments. As of May 31, 2005, Elscint substantially completed
this project.
MANGO - ACQUISITION
In May 2005, Elscint completed a transaction for the acquisition of
100% of the equity and voting rights of Mango (including an option to purchase
another retail store) in consideration for Euro 2.85 million (see "Business
Overview" below). As of June 30, 2005, Elscint paid an amount of Euro 2.9
million, including payment in respect of inventory and the acquired company net
monetary assets as presented in Mango's closing balance sheet and will pay an
additional amount of Euro 150,000 in two equal installments at the end of year
2005 and 2006.
OTHERS
Channel 2 - Tender: On November 29, 2004, a binding Term Sheet was
executed by Elscint and the Company (in equal parts) on one hand, and Taya
Communications Ltd. ("Taya") on the other hand, for the establishment of a 50%
joint venture called Canne, to a bid in the tender published by the Second
Television and Radio Authority for the award of a license for the operation of
the "Channel 2" television channel in Israel for a 10 year period (the "Term
Sheet"). The tender bid was submitted at the end of January 2005. Elscint's
share in the total aggregate costs of the joint venture up to completion of the
tender bid amounted to NIS 2.5 million. (out of which NIS 0.85 million was
expended, through December 31, 2004). In April 2005, the Second Television and
Radio Authority informed Canne that it was not included among the winning groups
in the tender.
B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The following table sets forth our revenues by business activity in
each geographic market in which we operate, for each of the last three years (in
thousands of NIS):
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Convenience
Fiscal Year Ended Translation in U.S.
December 31, Dollars For 2004
2004 2003 2002 (Unaudited)
(in thousands of NIS)
Western Europe 203,615 181,668 170,326 47,264
Eastern and Central Europe 282,536 346,200 314,501 65,584
Israel 55,262 20,106 1,509 12,828
Others 46,131 1,782 1,629 10,708
Total Revenues 587,545 549,756 487,965 136,384
The breakdown of revenue by sector of activity for each of the last
three years is presented in the following table (in NIS thousands):
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Convenience
Fiscal Year Ended Translation in U.S.
December 31, Dollars For 2004
2004 2003 2002 (Unaudited)
From the operation of commercial 311,893 347,056 279,776 72,398
centers
From the operation and management of 218,365 189,205 206,679 50,688
hotels
From sales of medical systems 44,049 - - 3,037
From leasing fees and other 13,238 13,495
Others - - 1,509 -
Total Revenues 587,545 549,756 487,964 136,384
THE CURRENT BUSINESSES OF EMI AND ELSCINT
EMI
COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT MALLS
The operations of each shopping center project are conducted through a
special purpose project corporation. PC operates as a holding company that holds
interests in the special purpose corporations which develop, construct and
operate the centers or have interests in land, developed or intended to be
developed as centers.
PC presently has 4 operating malls in Poland and 8 similar projects in
various stages of planning and development in Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia
and Greece. During May 2005 PC entered into Heads of Terms with the Klepierre
Group of France for the sale by PC of a portfolio that includes its 4
operational malls in Poland and an additional 4 centers under development in
Poland and the Czech Republic, in addition to an option to acquire a third
shopping center under development in Poland, subject to the attainment of
certain conditions (see "Item 4 - Information on the Company - Recent
Developments"). The commercial and entertainment malls are constructed in three
basic models:
(i) "Midi-Malls" measuring between 165,000 and 242,000 square feet
(constructed),
(ii) "Mega-Malls" measuring between 330,000 to 550,000 square feet
(constructed), and
(iii) "Mini-Malls" of 110,000 to 165,000 square feet (constructed),
depending on the size of the land and the target population
(all excluding underground parking facilities, where
applicable).
Approximately 75% of the total constructed area of each commercial and
entertainment mall is set aside to be leased. Mall sizes are dependent on the
size of the land and the target population. Our malls are generally comprised of
two principal elements, shopping and entertainment. The anchor tenants form the
basis of these elements, around which the smaller businesses and activities are
introduced, and provide a wide range and choice of activities to patrons. The
entertainment facilities generally include a cinema complex of between 8-12
screens, a video and gaming arcade, bowling alleys, billiard halls, fitness
centers, bars, discotheques, children's playgrounds and, in some projects, an
IMAX three-dimensional cinema screen. The food court consists of a range of
restaurants, offering a variety of culinary opportunities from fast food to
gourmet foods. Unless otherwise indicated in the following table, PC owns 100%
of each identified mall.
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The commercial activities focus on supermarket and department store
anchor tenants, and are carefully monitored to allow an optimal mix of stores
and services to cater for all requirements and to offer the maximum range of
commodities to patrons.
Our commercial and entertainment mall business currently consists of
the following projects:
OPERATIONAL MALLS
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NAME OF MALL COMMENCEMENT OF LEASEABLE AREA PARKING OCCUPANCY
OPERATION (SQ. FT.) SPACES AT 03/31/05
SADYBA BEST MALL, September 2000 260,000 1,100 84.2%
Warsaw, Poland
- 110 shops
- 12 screen multiplex cinema
- Three-dimensional IMAX screen
- Situated in the center of Warsaw
RUDA SLASKA PLAZA, November 2001 158,000 600 92.0%
Ruda, Slaska, Poland
- 81 shops
- 8 screen multiplex cinema
KRAKOW PLAZA, Krakow, December 2001 344,300 1,500 85.9%
Poland
- 140 shops
- Multiplex screen cinema complex, including an IMAX screen
POZNAN PLAZA, Poznan May 2005 325,000 1,100 recently
Poland opened
- Recently opened
In addition to our operating projects, we have a number of projects
under development, which are described below. The following projects are in
various stages of planning and development.
PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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NAME STATUS SCHEDULED LEASEABLE PARKING
OPENING AREA(SQ.FT.)(1) SPACES (1)
LUBLIN PLAZA, Perpetual usufruct of land; Joint 2006 280,000 950
Lublin, Poland (2) Venture Agreement signed; Building
permit pending.
RYBNIK PLAZA, Land acquired; All required permits 2006 173,000 500
Rybnik, Poland were issued.
NOVO PLAZA, (3) Land acquired ; All required permits 2006 280,000 800
Prague, Czech Rep. were issued.
HELIOS PLAZA, Land acquired; All required permits 2006 312,000 1,015
Athens Greece were issued(4).
SOSNOWIEC PLAZA, Land acquired ; Building permit 2006 143,000 850
Sosnowiec, Poland pending.
PILZEN PLAZA, Lease for 99 years; Planning and 2005 161,700 450
Pilzen, Czech Republic building permits pending .
RIGA PLAZA, (2) Joint venture agreement signed. 2006 341,000 1500
Riga, Latvia
LODZ PLAZA, Land Acquired. PC has not determined not 320,111 1,000
Lodz, Poland yet the time schedule for the determined yet
construction of this project nor its
precise plan.
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(1) Details provided in these items are presented according to the plans
and designs of each respective mall and may subsequently differ.
(2) PC has 50% interest in this project.
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(3) PC holds 99% of the ownership in the land. The remaining 1% is being
held by the seller for a period of 5 years, following which PC has an
option to acquire such 1% at nominal value secured by a pledge over the
shares in PC's favor. The transaction is pending consummation. The
project contains 57,700 sq. ft. for office use.
(4) Due to changes in the relevant zoning scheme applicable to the project,
the Company is presently re-assessing this project.
* In addition to the described commercial and entertainment malls, PC
intends to sell parts of the land it owns in Bucharest, Romania. PC is
also reassessing its plans to construct in Brno.
OTHER PROPERTIES
HUNGARY - OBUDA PROJECT
Ercorner Kft. a Hungarian subsidiary of PC (see Item 4), owns
approximately 320,000 square meters (approximately 3.5 million square feet) of
land located on the Obuda Island in the Danube River, a tourist and
entertainment area in central Budapest. The construction rights on this area are
for approximately 300,000 square meters (approximately 3.3 million square feet),
with designations for offices, commercial space, tourism, entertainment and
leisure and hotels. The buildings presently located on these properties,
measuring approximately 55,000 square meters (approximately 600,000 square
feet), are leased out as offices, restaurants and entertainment outlets,
generating rental revenues of approximately US$3.5 million per year. PC intends
to submit, through Ercorner, applications to local planning authorities in order
to modify the permitted urban usage designations, so as to maximize the
development potential of the area owned by Ercorner.
HUNGARY - PLAZA HOUSE BUILDING
Plaza House Kft., a wholly-owned Hungarian subsidiary of PC, owns an
office building located on the prestigious Andrassy Boulevard, in the center of
Budapest. The building was reconstructed and refurbished by Plaza House during
2000-2001. Many of the original features have been retained including the inner
courtyard, staircases, stucco, ornate metalwork and fine wood carvings. The
building is located on property totaling approximately 600 square meters
(approximately 6,600 square feet) and consists of four floors, an atrium and a
basement, with a total constructed area of approximately 2,400 square meters
(approximately 26,400 square feet). The site is located in an exclusive area of
the city in which several foreign embassies are located. Parts of the building
have been leased to subsidiaries of PC and C.D.P.M. Kft., a subsidiary of
Control Centers Ltd. ("CDPM"). The building is also used as the headquarters of
PC's management.
HUNGARY - DUNA PLAZA OFFICES
PC owns the offices section of the building adjacent to the Duna Plaza
Center in the center of Budapest. In the framework of the transaction involving
the sale of Duna Plaza to Klepierre (see "Item 4 - Information on the Company -
Recent Developments") it has been agreed that the Duna Plaza Offices are
excluded from the ambit of the transaction and will be registered as a separate
title unit within a condominium in the name of a special purpose company, the
rights of which shall ultimately be held by PC.
THE CZECH REPUBLIC - THE PRAHA PLAZA COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
Praha Plaza s.r.o., a wholly-owned Czech subsidiary of PC, owns a
commercial complex comprised of a number of buildings located in the Third
District of Prague. Their strategic location allows for convenient
transportation to the complex.
The buildings are located on property totaling approximately 50,000
square meters (approximately 550,000 square feet) and consist of a five floor
main building and a basement, an office building consisting of four floors and
an office building of two floors. In addition, there are a number of other
buildings of one floor each. The total leasable area of the buildings is
approximately 45,000 square meters (approximately 495,000 square feet). The
property is currently operating as a commercial complex with a 50% occupancy
rate as at May 31, 2005.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
Each of the subsidiaries that has initiated their respective projects
before the end of 2002, entered into a Project Supervision Agreement with CDPM,
pursuant to which CDPM provides project supervision and construction management
services to each of the relevant subsidiaries during the construction phase of
the project. In consideration for such services, CDPM is entitled to receive
fees calculated at 5% of the cost of the design and construction related costs
of the project, excluding land acquisition and financing costs (which cost will
be calculated as per the instructions in the agreement). See - "Item 7 - Major
Shareholders and Related Party Transactions".
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Immediately following the completion and opening of each commercial and
entertainment mall, the subsidiary that constructed the mall enters into a
management agreement with Plaza Centers Management BV, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of PC, or one of its local subsidiaries. Plaza Centers Management or its
subsidiary renders to the subsidiaries that own the respective malls services
relating to the ongoing administration, maintenance and operation of the
commercial and entertainment malls, and receives service fees which are paid by
the tenants of the commercial and entertainment malls.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN MEDICAL IMAGING
IMAGE GUIDED TREATMENT PRODUCTS
All of EMI's activities in the image guided treatment field are
performed through InSightec.
ExAblate 2000(R) is based on breakthrough technology that combines
high-intensity focused ultrasound with MRI imaging to achieve accurate
destruction of tumors in a completely non-invasive manner and under real-time
imaging control. The standard treatments for uterine fibroids are mainly
invasive procedures. This new procedure, performed in an outpatient environment,
has been shown to provide relief in women suffering from symptomatic uterine
fibroids with minimal side effects.
The MRgFUS treatment of uterine fibroids may serve as a very good
alternative to the current traditional solution for this problem, which usually
involves major surgery with a considerable rate of complications and long
convalescence time. In October 2004, InSightec received pre-market approval for
its ExAblate(R) 2000 system for non-invasive surgery for symptomatic uterine
fibroids from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
ExAblate 2000(R) systems are being used in clinical studies at leading
North American, European, Israel and Japan medical centers, including: Harvard's
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts; the Mayo Clinic at
Rochester, Minnesota; John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore; Saint Mary's of London;
Charite in Berlin; Semmelweiss University in Budapest, Isei Kai Hospital, Osaka
University; and the Sheba Medical Center in Israel. Approximately 1,100 clinical
treatments for several indications have already been performed. Currently active
Phase I and II clinical studies include treatment of breast cancer, breast
fibroadenoma (benign tumor), pain palliation in bone metastases, liver tumors
etc. First Phase I clinical studies on the treatment of brain tumors through the
intact skull using a new, dedicated MRgFUS system temporarily designated
ExAblate 4000 has been performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital. InSightec's
MRgFUS technology is at the cutting edge of developments in its field, and
contains several technical breakthroughs and advanced system concepts, which
facilitate a dramatic improvement in treatment capabilities, as well as
providing three-dimensional planning and follow-up capabilities. These
developments are based on the extensive accumulated know-how in the medical
imaging area, use of high-output ultrasound, MRI and other high end
technologies.
ELSCINT
HOTELS AND LEISURE
The goal of our hotel business is to acquire and manage, via an
unrelated third party management company, four star hotel properties which
provide the business and vacation traveler with five star quality
accommodations, conveniently located near major transportation stations, at four
star hotel prices. Elscint's ownership percentage in its hotels varies, and the
remaining interests in those hotels that are not wholly-owned by Elscint are
owned by various unrelated third parties, including subsidiaries of the Red Sea
group of companies.
Set forth below is our percentage ownership and other certain
information relating to Elscint's hotels:
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HOLDING AVERAGE OCCUPANCY
NAME AND RATE OF HOTEL PERCENTAGE TOTAL ROOMS DURING 2004 OTHER INFORMATION
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Victoria Hotel, Amsterdam, The 50% 305 (27 Suites) 93% - business center
Netherlands - Four Star - health center
Utrecht Park Plaza Hotel, Utrecht, 50% 120 (40 74% - 70 parking spaces
The Netherlands - Four Star executive rooms) - 11 conference rooms
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HOLDING AVERAGE OCCUPANCY
NAME AND RATE OF HOTEL PERCENTAGE TOTAL ROOMS DURING 2004 OTHER INFORMATION
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Astrid Park Plaza Hotel, Antwerp, 100% 229 (19 74% - includes an
Belgium - Four Star business suites) oceanarium
attraction
(Aquatopia)
- 12 boardrooms
- 18 conference rooms
Centreville Hotel Apartments 70% 230 89% - fully operational
since May, 2003.
Sherlock Holmes Hotel, London 45% equity 119 (17 83% - fitness center
- Four Star 50% voting executive - main meeting room
studios, 3 for 600 people
split level - 6 board rooms
"loft" suites)
Victoria Park Plaza Hotel, London 50% 287 (22 87% - Executive lounge
- Four Star Deluxe business suite - health center
and 12 main - main conference room
suites) and 12 for up to 750 people
apartments - 13 additional
conference rooms
- underground parking
facilities
Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel, London 45% equity 396 and an soft opening since - full leisure center
- Four Star Deluxe 50% voting additional 66 April 2005 - two main conference
apartment hotel rooms, each with
luxury suites capacity of up to
650 people
- 20 additional
conference rooms
Sandton Park Plaza Hotel, 33.33% 138 (61 suites) 53% - business center
Johannesburg - Four Star
Ballet Building Project, Budapest, 50% 199 - - The hotel is under
Hungary development in final
stage of planning
Bucuresti Hotel, Bucharest, Romania 70% 438 - - The hotel is closed
- Four Star for renovation
BEA Hotels N.V,, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elscint, or BEA, was
granted an option from Park Plaza, exercisable until December 31, 2005, to
purchase from Park Plaza 33% of the ownership and controlling rights in a
company under its ownership, which was incorporated to acquire the business
(including tangible assets, hotel management agreements, management rights,
rights to use trade names, etc.) of the Park Plaza chain in Europe (hereinafter
"the acquired company"). As part of the agreement, BEA granted Park Plaza two
loans in the aggregate amount of $5 million. The terms of the loans are as
follows: (i) a loan of $1.67 million linked to the U.S. Dollar, which bears
annual interest at the rate of Libor plus 1% and (ii) an additional loan of
$3.33 million in exchange for an option to convert the principal of $3.33
million into shares of the acquired company. As part of this agreement, if BEA
decides not to exercise the option, the additional loan of $3.33 million would
have the same terms of the $1.67 million loan described above. As security for
the repayment of the loans, Elscint will hold back amounts payable to Park Plaza
with respect to Park Plaza's rights in Elscint's hotels, except for management
fees of the hotels. In addition, BEA and Elscint agreed to provide the acquired
company with a loan of up to an additional $2.25 million, if and to the extent
this amount is required for the purchase of other assets by the acquired
company. As part of this agreement, Park Plaza has an option, exercisable at any
time prior to December 31, 2005, in the event of disagreement between the
parties regarding Park Plaza's rights, to acquire BEA's shares in the acquired
company in consideration for the refund of the cost of BEA's original
investment.
During 2004, Elscint also continued its plans for the development of
two additional hotel projects. In Hungary, Elscint made progress on the project
for the conversion of the former National Ballet Institute Building, centrally
located on Budapest's prestigious Andrassy Boulevard, into a western business
orientated hotel. Elscint expects the construction to commence during late-2005,
and to be completed within 24 months thereafter. In addition, Elscint is in the
final stage of planning the Bucuresti Hotel's renovation in order to enable
compliance with the international standards required for a four
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star business hotel.
The construction of the "Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel" on the site
acquired in March 2000 on the bank of the Thames River has continued through
2004 and was partially opened to the public in April 2005.
Elscint's business concept and growth strategy for its hotels and
leisure business include the following key elements:
- Its hotels are generally situated in close proximity to major
railway links into cities, such as the central railway station
in Amsterdam (situated across from our Victoria Hotel), the
central railway station in Antwerp (situated close to our Astrid
Park Plaza hotel) and the Victoria railway station in London
(situated close to our Victoria Park Plaza hotel). The London
and Antwerp stations are scheduled to accommodate the services
of the Train De Grand Vitesse (the "TGV"), when such services
become operational in those areas.
- Its hotels make considerable efforts to offer personal services
at a five-star level but at four-star level prices.
- Its hotels' principal target customer base is the business
traveler and the tourist industry, both individuals and groups.
- Its hotels focus on strategic cooperation and affiliation with
management companies with know-how and expertise in hotel
management, which enables optimal use of a centralized
reservation system, and which provides the advantage of a
unified management system that promotes the efficiency of the
operation and control of hotels in diverse locations.
- Its strategy for the hotel business is increasing the number of
hotel rooms in both Western and Eastern Europe, with emphasis on
those cities in which a shortage of rooms exists, or where a
shortage of quality rooms exists. This strategy is being
implemented both by the acquisition and renovation of existing
operational hotels and by the construction and development of
new hotels on land purchased or leased in optimal locations.
Where appropriate, Elscint may draw on the experience and
resources of its group affiliates to develop integrated projects
which will include hotels and entertainment and commercial
centers, subject to applicable restrictions.
ARENA
The Arena is located in the heart of, and faces, the Herzlia Marina,
which is one of the most prestigious land development projects in Israel. The
Arena draws its customers from the northern parts of Greater Tel Aviv (including
the northern satellite cities of Herzlia, Ra'anana and Kfar Sava) as well as the
suburbs of northern Tel Aviv, attracting a potential customer base of
approximately 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 residents. The Arena offers "brand name"
retail stores, a variety of entertainment and leisure activities, a food court
with more fast and higher-end food establishments than in any other single
building in Israel, a multi-screen cinema complex, an active water-ride, a rain
forest attraction and a video game arcade. In addition, the Arena includes
numerous children and teen-oriented entertainment areas, restaurants, cafes and
retail stores.
The principal features of Elscint's business strategy for the Arena
include:
- The creation of a distinctively aesthetic and architecturally
pleasant structure, with emphasis on "customer friendliness", at
a prime and unique location overlooking the Herzlia Marina and
the shores of the Mediterranean Sea;
- An aggressive marketing campaign to attract recognized
"brand-name" retailer and entertainment service provider
tenants;
- Offering a wide range of quality entertainment facilities,
together with an impressive variety of retail opportunities,
and;
- In order to promote customer traffic, the Arena is administered,
operated and managed by a division within Elscint, which
formulates a program designed to foster the interest and
involvement of the patrons in the activities of the Arena,
including special price reduction campaigns, entertainment and
fashion events and contests.
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The hotel property located on Euston Road in London, England
(previously Bernard Shaw Park Plaza) was leased from January 2003 to Accor SA,
or Accor, a company engaged in the hotel business, for a period of 25 years in
consideration for fixed rental fees for each one of the initial four years of
the lease. Commencing the fifth year and throughout the term of the lease
period, rental fees are to increase at the annual rate of 2.5%. The payments are
guaranteed by a deposit in the amount of L 2.5 million (Elscint's share - L 0.75
million). Accor was granted an option to extend the lease by two consecutive
periods of 15 years each.
BIOTECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS
Since its establishment in early 2000, Elscint Bio-Medical Ltd.
("EBM"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Elscint, has focused on investments in
early stage biotechnology companies. During 2001 and 2002, EBM expanded its
investment in Gamida, an Israeli company that engages in the expansion of
hematopoietic (blood) stem cells therapeutics in clinical development for cancer
and autoimmune diseases, as well as future regenerative cell-based medicines
including cardiac and pancreatic repair. Cord blood stem cells have the ability
to treat the same diseases as bone marrow with significantly less rejection. In
addition, stem cells could become the vehicle of choice for gene therapy and,
ultimately, be used for tissue regeneration.
EBM holds approximately 33.4% of the outstanding shares of Gamida
(approximately 30.4% on a fully-diluted basis) (after EBM exercised its option
in May 2005 to receive an additional approximately 0.7% of the outstanding
shares of Gamida for $0.2 million). EBM has the right to appoint one quarter of
the members of Gamida's board of directors.
In May 2003, Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd., or Teva, invested $3 million in
Gamida in exchange for approximately 9% (on a fully-diluted basis) of Gamida's
outstanding share capital. Gamida also signed a memorandum of understanding with
Teva, granting Teva an option for future cooperation with Gamida in respect of
certain products that are the subject matter of Gamida's developing technology
("the products"), and subject to agreed upon conditions. On February 16, 2005,
Teva elected to exercise its option through the establishment of a joint
venture, or JV, through which Teva shall invest, subject to completion of the
transaction and the execution of a detailed agreement between the parties, up to
$25.0 million (in installments subject to achieving various agreed upon
milestones). Funding provided by the investment will be used to achieve
completion of the development, manufacturing and commercialization of the
products. Gamida has granted to the JV, within the framework of the memorandum
of understanding, a sole and exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture
and use the technology and other intellectual properties related to the
products. Gamida has also granted Teva the right of first look (by exercising of
this right by Teva means the election of Teva to include certain additional
products or technology in the cooperation) with respect to any and all Gamida's
development and/or invention that is not in the framework of the JV. Other
amounts, to the extent required, in order to finance the completion of the JV's
objectives, shall be provided in equal parts, by Teva and Gamida. The closing of
the transaction and the execution of a definitive agreement are expected to be
carried out during the second half of 2005.
EBM was bound in the past by agreements with a company controlled by
its former Chief Executive Officer, or the CEO, entitling him to shares
representing 2% of EBM's issued and paid-up capital, in consideration for their
nominal value. The agreement also provided that EBM would invest 92% and the
CEO's company would invest 8% in venture capital investments. The CEO's
company's investment would be financed by a dollar-linked non-recourse loan
bearing LIBOR+1% interest from EBM. In the event of cancellation of this
agreement (or another agreement between the parties for the provision of
consulting services), EBM would be entitled, under certain conditions, to
acquire all or any of the CEO's company's holdings in the venture capital
investments and in EBM at cost or at market value, as relevant (depending on the
purchase date).
In November 2002, the employment agreement between EBM and its CEO was
terminated. Pursuant to the termination agreement, EBM transferred to itself the
CEO's rights in EBM and its portfolio investee companies, in consideration for
the repayment of the loans provided by EBM to the CEO.
A dispute arose between the parties, with the CEO contending that EBM
had lost its right to acquire his holdings, claiming the deadline according to
the agreement for giving notice to acquire had expired. EBM's management
disputes this contention and is acting to realize its rights under the
agreement. The parties have yet to sign a full and final agreement for the
waiver and/or settlement of their mutual claims. EBM's management estimates that
in any event, it will not incur significant costs from the termination of the
agreements, beyond those reflected in the financial statements.
Concurrently with the termination of the employment agreement of the
CEO, EBM's management postponed for the foreseeable future further investment
opportunities in biotechnology related companies, other than Gamida, pending its
re-assessment of the market situation.
MANGO
In May 2005, Elscint completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity
and voting rights of Mango, the Israeli distributor and retailer of the
internationally renowned retail brand name MANGO-MNG(TM). Mango operates eight
retail
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facilities in various cities in Israel.
Pursuant to the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement ("Mango
Agreement"), Elscint agreed to pay an aggregate amount of E2.85 million in
consideration for these rights, as well as for an option to purchase and operate
an additional store in Israel. Concurrently with the Mango agreement, Mango
executed a distribution agreement with the owners of the MANGO-MNG(TM) brand
name for a 10-year period.
The newly appointed managing director of Mango has been awarded an
option to acquire up to 10% of the equity and voting rights of Mango within 30
days from the completion of the transaction (closing), and a second option to
acquire up to an additional 10% of the equity and voting rights in the company
exercisable no later than the first anniversary of the closing. Both options may
be exercised in consideration for amounts equivalent to the cost to Elscint, pro
rata. Elscint is currently considering extending the exercise period of the
first option for an additional short term period.
The key elements of Mango's strategy are to:
Increase sales to existing and new customers by adjusting our pricing
strategy and market behavior. Mango believes its customer service and
reliability as a franchisee of a leading international brand provide a
competitive advantage;
As Mango was recently acquired, 2005 is strategically dedicated for
development and strengthening of the Mango brand in Israel;
Localization and enhancing the Mango brand in Israel by improving its
marketing and branding strategy.
Open new stores in strategic locations across Israel with emphasis on
opening smaller shops of 250-300 square meters rather that giant stores of 800
square meters which are currently in operation, as well as by reducing the size
of the stores currently in operation.
Change the percentage of outlet stores to 25% of the total Mango stores
in Israel, and relocate the outlet stores to the suburbs.
OTHER INVESTMENTS OF EMI
In addition to its core operations, EMI holds interests in the
following companies. Our investments in these companies is not significant to
our results of operations. For further information as to these investments, see
our financial statements included in Item 18 below.
VCON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
VCON Telecommunications Ltd. ("VCON"), an Israeli company is a
developer and manufacturer of software videoconferencing systems for ISDN and
Internet Protocol networks. VCON offers comprehensive meeting solutions for desk
top, portable and group conferencing over ISDN, Transmission Control Protocol or
TCP/IP, ATM, Satellite, xDSL and other carriers. VCON is headquartered in Israel
with subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe and with sales offices in Japan and
China. VCON has established strategic alliances with leading high tech companies
worldwide, to offer high quality audio, video and data collaboration. The
company markets its products and services exclusively through a network of
reseller partners, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and value added
resellers worldwide. VCON is publicly traded on the Paris Stock Exchange
(Nouveau Marche). In January 2004, VCON signed an agreement with a group of
funds for the investment in VCON of $10 million, in exchange for shares and
warrants of VCON. EMI holds 16% of the issued and outstanding share capital and
other convertible securities of VCON (on a fully-diluted basis).
EASYRUN LTD.
Easyrun Ltd. ("Easyrun"), an Israeli corporation, is engaged in the
development and marketing of "call centers" solutions, which support under one
platform, diversified infrastructure from historical telephonia and up to
futuristic telecom equipment (IP switchboards) and modern e-commerce
applications (Web). EMI holds a total of 30% in shares and other convertible
instruments of Easyrun.
OLIVE SOFTWARE INC.
Olive Software Inc. ("Olive"), a Delaware corporation, is engaged in
the development and marketing of products that enable a transparent link between
the newspapers' traditional printing systems and the world of e-publishing.
These products enable newspapers and magazines to automatically present their
printed edition on the internet, while supporting the e-commerce applications,
personalization and interactive advertising. In addition, Olive develops and
markets digital archive services for newspapers and libraries. In March 2004,
the Sequoia fund invested $6 million in Olive in exchange for 26% interest in
Olive (on a fully-diluted basis). EMI's interest in Olive is 26% on a
fully-diluted basis and following the above-mentioned investment.
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PATENTS AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS; LICENSES
In December 1998, InSightec's subsidiary acquired focused ultrasound
technology from GE Medical Systems, which included all relevant intellectual
property including 13 United States patents, at an aggregate purchase price of
$5 million. As of May 31, 2005, InSightec has submitted approximately 40
additional patent applications, out of which 33 have already been approved in
the US while the remaining ones are in process.
EMI believes that its research orientation through InSightec in image
guided treatment, a field of rapidly changing technology, increases the
importance of patents which are intended to protect the ability of InSightec to
develop, manufacture and market its products. InSightec is diligently expanding
its intellectual property portfolio.
SEASONALITY
EMI AND ELSCINT
COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT MALLS (INCLUDING ELSCINT'S ENTERTAINMENT
AND COMMERCIAL CENTER IN HERZLIA, ISRAEL)
The entertainment and commercial center may experience seasonal shifts
in retail activity. Generally speaking, peak holiday seasons (such as Christmas,
Easter, Passover, the Jewish New Year and other national holidays generally in
the third and fourth quarter), will show an increase in patron traffic, both for
the purchase of holiday gifts and for utilizing the entertainment facilities
offered by the center. The period immediately following such periods tend to
show a decrease in the number of patrons visiting the centers and a
corresponding slow down in retail activity. However, this may be offset by the
fact that the indoor facilities offer an air-conditioned environment for
shoppers and patrons which is of particular significance during the warm summer
months in Israel (April/May to October/November), and particularly in July and
August when schools are in recess and it is customary in Israel to take summer
vacations..
ELSCINT
HOTELS AND LEISURE
The business activities of the various hotels, especially in Western
Europe, are influenced by several factors that affect the revenues and gross
operating profit ("GOP"). These factors include (i) fluctuations in business
activity in certain seasons (which affects the volume of traffic in the business
community), (ii) holiday seasons (such as Christmas and Easter), and (iii) the
weather conditions. In Western Europe, these factors generally cause the first
and third quarters to be weaker than the second and fourth quarters. Similarly,
in England differences in the weather and certain other factors cause the first
and third quarters to be weaker than the second and fourth quarters.
The first quarter, which is the period immediately following the
Christmas season and the height of the European winter, is traditionally
characterized by lower revenues and GOP resulting from lower occupancy rates and
reduced room rates. During the third quarter, there is generally a decrease in
local business activities due to the summer holidays which, together with a
tendency for local tourist traffic to seek out resort destinations, also
generates slower results. This is offset somewhat by the increase in
international tourism but the impact of this increase is, in turn, offset by
lower room rates, particularly for groups.
However, second quarter shows a marked increase due to more favorable
weather conditions (spring to early summer) and the Easter holiday and the
corresponding revival of both business and tourist activity, while the fourth
quarter is usually the strongest period in the lead up to the Christmas and New
Year's holiday season and a significant year-end increase in business
activities.
For Elscint's South African hotel, generally the holiday seasons
(Christmas and Easter) show slightly stronger results, although the depressed
economy and the political uncertainty of the region have reduced occupancy rates
to the point that seasonal comparisons are largely irrelevant.
Nevertheless, examination of recent years revenues and GOP figures
shows different patterns during the year, due to circumstances such as the
"Sars" outbreak and the "Gulf War".
MANGO
Mango's business is influenced by seasonal shifts in the apparel
market. In the winter season (December - January) and in the summer season
(June- July) the apparel market, including Mango, commences discount sales to
the public which consequently increases Mango's revenues and causes a decrease
in the gross profit margin in the above periods. In addition, Mango's revenues
may fluctuate due to seasonal purchasing by consumers especially in peak holiday
seasons such as Passover generally in the second quarter, the Jewish New Year
and other Jewish and national holidays generally in the third and fourth
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COMPETITION
EMI
COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT MALLS
There are a number of competitors in the Eastern and Central European
countries in which EMI operates or intends to operate in the commercial and
entertainment mall business, particularly in larger cities such as Budapest and
Warsaw. The following factors, however, should be noted: (a) shopping centers
which are not in close proximity and which do not draw their clientele from the
same catchment areas are not considered as being competitive; (b) we believe
that large retail centers (known as "power centers"), even if they compete with
our centers directly merely by virtue of their proximity to our commercial and
entertainment malls, are at a disadvantage because they do not offer the
entertainment facilities that are offered at our malls, and which we consider to
be a significant element in the attraction of patrons; and (c) in the regional
cities of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic as well as in Athens, Greece, the
competitive activity is more limited.
In addition to several ad hoc entrepreneurial projects, there are two
significant groups operating a number of commercial and entertainment malls in
the Eastern and Central Europe with whom we compete directly, namely the Corfu
chain based in France and the ECE chain based in Germany. We compete with these
chains in the pre-development stage (for acquisition of suitable sites), in the
development stage (obtaining suitably qualified architects, consultants and
contractors) and in the operational stage, if the malls compete for the
patronage of the same population. We also compete for quality "brand name"
tenants to occupy the rental units. In locations where competing malls are being
constructed simultaneously, the first mall to open generally enjoys an advantage
over its competitor, which is the reason behind our emphasis on the expeditious
completion of construction operations.
Our Sadyba Best Mall in Warsaw competes directly with the "Mokotow
Shopping Center", a shopping mall of a similar quality and standard that is
located in the same district of Warsaw and serves the same population. Our
Krakow Plaza mall competes with the M1 Power Center located in close proximity.
Our project under construction in Lodz, faces strong competition and accordingly
we are currently assessing the scope and nature of the project.
In most of the cities in Poland in which we operate or are developing
commercial and entertainment malls, our malls are the only ones of their type in
the city, and competition from other malls is therefore minimal or non-existent.
In these cities we compete with traditional shopping outlets. These outlets lack
the added benefit of the entertainment activities which our malls offer, and
accordingly we believe that they have difficulty competing with us.
HOLDINGS AND INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES
The competition in the MRgFUS products field can be divided into two
main categories: alternative Minimally Invasive Surgery methods (MIS) and
competing image guided high intensity focused ultrasound systems (HIFUS).
Regarding the MIS methods, in general, there are already tissue
ablation methods in various MIS versions (e.g., radio frequency electromagnetic
energy inserted into the body by a special needle, laser & cryogenic, and
embolization), which are potential competitors with InSightec's application
market. InSightec is not presently aware of any approved non-invasive method in
the clinical applications of breast tumors, uterine fibroids or brain tumors.
Although these techniques might be somewhat less expensive, they are invasive
and may be less accurate and less effective.
InSightec faces competition from both traditional and minimally
invasive solutions for the treatment of uterine fibroids and the other medical
conditions that InSightec has targeted for its future applications. Traditional
treatment methods for uterine fibroids and other medical conditions that
InSightec has targeted for product development are more established and
widely-accepted among physicians. In addition, there are potential competitors
developing alternative treatment options for various medical indications, some
of which may be relevant for the treatment of uterine fibroids. However, we are
not aware of any MRI-guided treatments for uterine fibroids or other medical
conditions that are approved for commercial use or are in advanced stages of
clinical trials. These potentially competitive technologies include laser
therapies, radio frequency therapies, microwave therapies, cryogenic surgery,
external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy and radiation surgery.
We are currently aware of two Chinese companies, one French company and
one U.S. company which offer ultrasound-guided focused ultrasound solutions, or
ULSgFUS, for a number of medical conditions. We believe that InSightec's
magnetic resonance guidance solution is superior to the products offered by
these competitors. In a non-MRI guided treatment, the operating physician cannot
see the effects of the treatment in real time and must complete the treatment,
follow up with diagnostic testing and then plan future treatment sessions. The
ExAblate 2000 allows the operating physician to complete all of these steps
within a single treatment session while also enabling the operating physician to
alter treatment parameters to optimize the treatment outcome. None of these
potential competitors have received FDA pre-market approval for the marketing of
their products in the United States.
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At present, to our knowledge, the Chinese ULSgFUS companies have
focused their marketing efforts in Asia, and have not received any regulatory
approvals outside of Asia. The French and U.S. ULSgFUS companies focus on
ultrasound guided treatment of prostate diseases. To the extent InSightec enters
the U.S. or European market for the treatment of prostate cancer or other
applications, it may face competition from both of these companies. These
competitors may have access to greater resources allowing them to offer their
products at lower prices and they may have other advantages.
ELSCINT
HOTELS AND LEISURE
The lodging industry in Europe has traditionally been classified on a
grading system, with five-star representing a luxury hotel and one-star a budget
hotel. All of Elscint's hotels enjoy a four-star grading, or qualify as
four-star establishments, while some are designated as "Four Star Deluxe"
establishments.
Each of Elscint's hotels competes with other hotels in its geographic
area for clientele, including hotels associated with franchisers, which may have
more extensive reservation networks than those which may be available to
Elscint. Elscint competes with other facilities on various bases, including room
prices, quality, service, location and amenities customarily offered to the
traveling public. Levels of demand are dependent upon many factors including
general and local economic conditions and changes in levels of tourism and
business-related travel. Elscint's hotels depend upon both business and tourist
travelers for revenues.
Many of these other companies are larger than Elscint. Elscint's hotel
in Utrecht, The Netherlands competes directly with the NH Utrecht (which is
located directly opposite Elscint's hotel), the Mercure Hotel and the Carlton
President Hotel. The Victoria Hotel in Amsterdam is located in the city center
and is in direct competition with the Barbizon Palace, Swissotel, Golden Tulip
Intell, Krasnapolsky and the Crowne Plaza. Elscint's Astrid Park Plaza hotel in
Antwerp, Belgium competes directly with the Hilton, Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza and
Park Lane hotels. The Victoria Park Plaza Hotel in London is in direct
competition with a number of three-star plus and four-star rated hotels within
relatively close proximity to the Victoria railway station, including the
Thistle Grosvenor and the Victoria Holiday Inn hotels, both of which benefit
from their close proximity to Victoria station, as well as the Thistle Royal
Westminster, Rubens, Status Street, Jolly St Ermins, St. James's Court and
Merchant Court hotels. In addition, there is a considerable number of
traditional budget hotels in the proximity of the Victoria Hotel. The Sherlock
Holmes Hotel in London competes directly with a number of four-star rated hotels
such as Dorst Square Hotel, Myhotel Bloomsbury, Radisson SAS and the Radisson
Edwardian. The New Riverbank Park Plaza in London is in direct competition with
a number of four-star and five-star rated hotels in relative proximity to the
River Thames, including the City Inn Westminster, Crowne Plaza Hotel, County
Hall Marriott, Royal Lancaster and the Grosvenor House. The hotel Elscint is
planning to construct in Budapest, Hungary will compete directly with the
Kempinski, Marriott, Hilton, Inter-Continental and Hyatt hotels. The Bucuresti
Hotel in Bucharest competes with the Hilton situated directly across the street,
the Intercontinental, and the Marriott Grand Palace hotel. Elscint believes that
the average room rate in its hotel is competitive. In addition, Elscint competes
with other companies in the hotel industry for opportunities to purchase or
build new hotels.
THE ARENA
There is a large number of shopping malls located in the Greater Tel
Aviv area and in its satellite cities, including Herzlia, Ra'anana and Ramat
Aviv. The Arena's main competitors are a shopping mall located in Herzlia and
another, located in northern Tel-Aviv approximately 8 kilometers from the site.
All these malls compete vigorously for tenants and customers. Elscint is
attempting to establish a competitive edge, both due to: (a) the unique location
of the Marina, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea; and (b) the strong emphasis on
the entertainment facilities offered to its patrons.
MANGO
Mango operates in a competitive market which is characterized by a
large and increasing number of international and local brand stores and
independent stores. Mango's direct competitors include brand stores such as
Zara, Castro, Honigman, Renuar and Dan Casidi which are located in the vast
majority of the shopping centers in Israel. Increased competition could result
in pricing pressure or loss of market share and adversely affect Mango's
revenues and profitability. Mango's competition strategy includes: attempting to
be a fashion trend leader, investment in branding, maintaining a compatible
pricing strategy and maintaining leadership of fashion trends.
BIOTECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS
Start up companies, including companies in the biotechnology field,
tend to operate in a highly competitive environment. In order to succeed, the
products or services require a unique "added value" factor, relatively brief
concept to market parameters, and aggressive marketing. Gamida faces competition
from large international companies with access to financial resources and with
well-established research and development capabilities. However, the
biotechnology field, which
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is dominated by large multi-national conglomerates, although affected by global
pressures on the investment market, is more resilient to market trends than the
more volatile high technology industry.
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION
EMI
COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT MALLS
The development, construction and operation of shopping and
entertainment centers are subject to various regulatory controls, which vary
according to the country of activity. In addition, some countries such as Poland
and the Czech Republic require that a developer carry out an environmental
report on the land before building permit applications are countenanced.
In certain countries, acquisitions of shares of a local company or of a
foreign company that controls a local company in some instances require a permit
from the Anti-Monopoly Office. In Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic,
building permits are issued in two stages. The first stage determines the
"building conditions", which addresses factors such as the proposed area to be
constructed and its distribution over the floors of the building, the building
"foot-print" within the plot, building lines, access routes, and conceptual
design. Once the building conditions have been approved and have become lawful
(see below), the application for the formal building permit is submitted, which
includes detailed architectural building plans, sections, elevations etc. all of
which must comply with the approved building conditions. Following the issuance
of both the "building conditions" approval and the building permit approval, a
period of time is allowed (which varies from country to country) for third
parties whose rights are allegedly affected by the permits to file objections.
Only in the event that this period passes without objection, or in the event
that objections raised are dismissed by the competent authorities, do the
permits become lawful, valid and available for execution. In some instances
where the applicable town zoning scheme does not permit commercial activities of
the type characterized by our malls, it is necessary to apply for an amendment
to the zoning scheme, which may be a protracted process and may not necessarily
be successful.
Apart from the building permits which are required for the construction
of the commercial and entertainment malls as mentioned above, the developers are
required to obtain operating permits from the municipal authorities before the
mall can be opened to the public and commence operation. Such permits will
typically address issues such as fire fighting facilities, escape routes,
mechanical integrity of systems, public sanitation, and compliance with the
approved building conditions and building permits. In addition, the individual
tenants are required to obtain operating or business licenses in order to
commence business within the malls. In certain countries, video arcade operators
may be required to obtain gaming licenses. The developers are also required to
comply with local regulations governing the employment of its employees.
HIFUS PRODUCTS
The testing, manufacture and sale of InSightec's products are subject
to regulation by numerous governmental authorities, principally the FDA, the
European Economic Community (the "EEC"), and corresponding state and foreign
regulatory agencies.
The U.S. Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (the "SMDA") includes various
provisions which are applicable to each of the existing products of InSightec
and may result in the pre-market approval process (a process whereby the FDA
approves a new system that has no predicate devices that have been approved in
the past) for such products becoming lengthier and more costly. Under the SMDA,
the FDA can impose new special controls on medical products. These include the
promulgation of performance standards, post-market surveillance requirements,
patient registries, and the development and dissemination of guidelines and
other actions as the FDA may deem necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of
safety and effectiveness.
In June 1993, directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices was adopted by
the EEC. In June 1998, this directive replaced the local regulations and ensured
free transfer of qualified medical equipment among member states. Medical
devices that meet the established standards receive certification represented by
the symbol "CE". There are two types of certifications that are granted: (i)
general certification of a company and (ii) certification for a specific
product. Instead of choosing to comply with directive 93/42/EEC InSightec
decided to comply with International Standard ISO 9001 (European Standard EN
29001) entitled "Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production,
Installation and Servicing" and its extension to medical products EN 46001 which
satisfies the medical device directive. On May 10, 2001, InSightec obtained a
certification by the European Notified Body that it complies with the
requirements of ISO 9001 and EN 46001.
In 1985, Israel and the United States entered into a free trade
agreement which generally enables tariff-free transfer of InSightec's products
into the United States. As a result of an agreement entered into between Israel
and the EEC, the EEC has abolished customs duties on most Israeli industrial
products, including all InSightec products of which Israeli or EEC origin can be
proved.
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ELSCINT
HOTELS AND LEISURE
The Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are a number of commercial organizations
regulating the hotel and restaurant industry, which govern methods of engaging
in agreements, advertising tariffs and advertising the hotel. These regulations
also govern the sale of alcohol to the public, terms of employing personnel,
methods of registering the hotel and creating a method of rating the hotels in
the Benelux countries (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg).
In the Benelux countries, there is a "Benelux-Hotelclassificatie",
which is the Benelux hotel classification system. In the Netherlands this
classification system is conducted by the "Bedrijfschap Horeca en Catering", a
trade organization established by law in collaboration with the consumer society
ANWB (which is a consumer society comparable to the AAA in the United States of
America). Elscint's hotels in the Netherlands have received a four-star rating.
Restaurants and hotels operating in the Netherlands must operate under the
management of a general manager and a local manager.
According to Dutch law, when a company sells its business, it is
obligated to transfer all employees together with the business. The hotel and
restaurant industry in the Netherlands has a collective labor agreement, which
provides a grading system for employees in the hotel and restaurant industry.
For each grade there is a minimum wage mandated. Among other things, the
provisions of the collective labor agreement obligate the employer to provide
money for employees for a number of funds.
The total obligations of the companies in the Netherlands that arise
from the termination of employees, in accordance with the laws in the
Netherlands and labor agreements in effect, are covered by (i) current payments
to government institutions for provisions for the retirement of employees or
their dismissal; (ii) current payments to life insurance companies for pensions;
and (iii) a provision included in their financial reporting.
Belgium
In Belgium, the grading of hotels is conducted by a tourism
organization which operates under the authority of, and in accordance with
regulations issued by, the Belgian Ministry of Tourism. Hotels which are not
graded are prohibited from operating as a hotel. This organization regulates and
grades hotels and restaurants including supervising the method of engaging in
agreements and advertising tariffs and the hotel. The regulations also establish
the rating of hotels using the "stars" method. Since April 30, 2002, the Astrid
Park Plaza hotel has received an official H-4 rating, which is equivalent to a
"Four Star Deluxe" rating.
In addition, various licenses and permits are required to be issued by
governmental authorities (including permits for the operation of a restaurant,
the sale of alcohol and food and beverage licenses, etc.) and in some instances
by the municipal authorities (including illumination, operation of a public
terrace during summer months, etc.). Governmental authorities conduct periodic
reviews of installations and systems operating within the hotel (elevators,
sprinkler systems, sanitation, etc.). Regulations govern the employment of
employees, the observance of which is monitored by the employee union and
regulated by governmental authorities.
United Kingdom
The principal regulatory requirements for the construction and
operation of hotels in the United Kingdom are as follows:
- Approval of the appropriate building control authorities for the
plans and designs of the proposed hotel, culminating in the grant of
a valid building permit;
- Building regulation consents required for the occupation and
operation of the building, particularly in connection with means of
escape in the case of fire;
- Licenses for sale of alcohol;
- Compliance with various United Kingdom and European Union
regulations in connection with employees, in particular working
hours regulations;
- Compliance with health and safety regulations, in particular those
concerning food and hygiene; and
- Gaming licenses (if applicable).
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The type and nature of the licenses will vary according to
circumstances. In particular, there are a number of different licenses that may
be relevant in connection with the sale of alcohol and operation of
entertainment facilities, depending on the nature of the services to be provided
by the hotel to its patrons.
Hungary
The fact that the Ballet Institute Building has a historical landmark
status, under the protection of the Hungarian Historical Building Office (which
has authority for the administration and preservation of the building), mandates
that the planning consents and requisite permits for the proposed renovation of
the Ballet Institute Building and its conversion into a hotel must be applied
for and obtained from the Historical Building Office. In order to obtain such
consents and permits, it is necessary to ensure that the renovation plans
provide for the restoration of the building and the preservation of its
historical status.
Various government decrees establish the criteria for the rating of
hotel establishments. These criteria include: size of rooms; suite-to-room
ratio; number of restaurants and other catering facilities; level of room
service provided; level of room amenities provided; air-conditioning; guest
facilities; and the quality and periods of food and beverage services provided.
Following the completion of the renovation, it will also be necessary
to obtain an operating permit, which will only be issued after the following
consents and approvals have been obtained:
- The approval of the local State Public Health and Medical Officer
Service for the commercial accommodation;
- Animal Health Station and the local State Public Health and Medical
Officer Service for businesses or catering establishments which use
or market food or ingredients of animal origin;
- The Fire Department Control Authority for business establishments,
commercial accommodations and hospitality establishments; and
- The competent building authority (in Elscint's case, the Historical
Building Office) certifying that the developer has executed the
renovation and construction in compliance with the permits issued to
it.
The operating permit is issued for the hotel as a business activity.
Other activities conducted within the premises (such as restaurants, bars,
shops, health clubs, etc.) require special operating permits, which are issued
by the local municipal authorities. The sale of alcohol on the premises requires
a permit from the customs authorities.
South Africa
The Sandton Hotel is required to maintain, and currently maintains,
licenses for the sale of alcohol on the premises and trading license. The Hotel
must also comply with national and municipal regulations regarding food, hygiene
and employees.
Romania
Building permits required under local applicable laws will be necessary
in order to execute the renovation at the Bucuresti Hotel. In order to enable
the re-opening of the hotel following renovation, the Bucuresti Hotel will be
required to maintain licenses for the operation of the building as a hotel, the
sale of alcohol on the premises and the operation of a restaurant and tourism
services. In addition, the hotel will be required to maintain a trading license,
and to comply with national and municipal regulations regarding food, hygiene,
the operation and maintenance of the swimming pool, casino, elevators, health,
sanitation, electricity, fire hazards prevention, and employees. The hotel will
also be required to obtain local municipal and police approvals for the means of
access to and egress from the hotel for motor vehicles.
ARENA AND MANGO
Israel
The Arena and its management company are required under local law to
maintain various licenses and permits issued by governmental authorities and in
some instances by the municipal authorities (including maintaining a valid
building permit, building regulation consents required for the occupation and
operation of the building, particularly in connection with means of escape in
the case of fire and sprinkler permits). Governmental authorities conduct
periodic reviews of installations and systems operating within the Arena such as
the elevators and sprinkler systems. Regulations govern the employment of
employees, the observance of which is regulated by governmental authorities.
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The principal regulatory requirements for the operation of Mango
include: (i) compliance with the Israeli consumer protection law, (ii)
maintaining various licenses and permits issued by governmental authorities
(including receiving applicable standards from the Israeli consumer standard
institute for certain imported accessories), and (iii) compliance with
employment regulations.
C. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
EMI is a member of the Europe-Israel group of companies. Control
Centers Ltd. ("Control Centers"), an Israeli privately-held company, is
currently Europe Israel's sole shareholder. EMI's significant subsidiaries and
companies in which EMI has a significant interest as of May 31, 2005, are as
follows **:
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ABBREVIATED COUNTRY OF EMI'S DIRECT/INDIRECT
NAME OF COMPANY NAME ORGANIZATION OWNERSHIP (PERCENTAGE)
EQUITY VOTING
Elbit Medical Holdings Ltd. EMH Israel 100% 100%
Elscint Ltd. Elscint Israel 64%* 64%*
BEA Hotels NV BEA Hotels The Netherlands 64%* 64%*
Elscint Bio-Medical Ltd. EBM Israel 64%* 64%*
S.L.S. Sails Ltd. SLS Israel 64%* 64%*
Elbit Ultrasound Ltd. EUL Israel 100% 100%
Elbit Ultrasound (Netherlands) BV EUBV The Netherlands 100% 100%
InSightec - Image Guided Treatment Ltd. InSightec Israel 52.2% 66.7%***
Plaza Centers (Europe) BV PC or Plaza The Netherlands 100% 100%
Centers
Plaza Centers Management Hungary Kft. PCM Hungary 100% 100%
Superior Investments Ltd. Superior Israel 100% 100%
(*) These percentages are calculated as beneficially owned by EMI by virtue of
its holdings of Elscint.
(**) There are various additional companies in various stages of liquidation.
(***) The number of shares used to calculate this percentage excludes shares
issued to a trustee pursuant to stock and option plans - see:"Item 6 -
Directors, Senior Management and Employees - Share Ownership - InSightec
Stock Option Plan"
PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT
EMI
As of May 31, 2005, EMI (excluding Elscint) leased approximately 19,800
square feet in Israel for management and administration purposes, of which parts
were leased from Control Centers at market prices. For further details see "Item
7 - Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions - Related Party
Transactions - Other - Lease".
InSightec's operations are conducted in facilities mainly leased from
unaffiliated entities. As of May 31, 2005, InSightec leased an aggregate of
approximately 18,000 square feet in Tirat Hacarmel and Or-Yehuda, Israel, where
it maintains its principal executive offices and performs its research,
development and manufacturing activities. These leases will expire in 2005.
InSightec has signed a new lease contract for its main office and research and
development facilities, located in Tirat Carmel, Israel, pursuant to a lease
that expires in August 2010, with an option to renew the lease for up to five
years. InSightec occupies approximately 43,120 square feet in this new facility,
with an option to lease another 13,520 square feet. Total annual rental expenses
under these leases are $400,000. The leased property is adequate for InSightec's
needs in the foreseeable future.
Sadyba Centre SA, the owner of the Sadyba Best Mall, leases 305,668
square feet from the Municipality of Warsaw pursuant to a lease which expires on
July 31, 2021. Monthly rental payments are approximately $35,000 including 22%
VAT, which are partially off-set by rental received from the sub-lessee. The
sub-lessee sub-leases an area of approximately 50,000 square feet upon which a
gas station operates at an annual rental of approximately $50,000. No mortgages
are registered over the long term lease rights in this property. A shopping mall
with a total constructed area of 583,000 square feet is constructed upon this
site, of which approximately 250,000 square feet are available for leasing. PC
is contemplating the acquisition of the land from the Municipality of Warsaw.
Plaza House Kft. is the owner of a renovated building with a total
built up area of approximately 26,400 square feet, which is constructed upon a
plot of land measuring approximately 6,600 square feet on Andrassy Blvd. in
central Budapest. A mortgage is registered over this property in favor of Hypo
Vereinsbank as security for a loan granted to Plaza House Kft.
The following mall-constructing subsidiaries are registered as the
owners of certain rights to various properties, as follows:
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LAND
AREA CONSTRUCTED LEASABLE MORTGAGE REGISTERED IN
NAME TITLE (SQ.FT.) AREA (SQ.FT.) AREA FAVOUR OF:
Sadyba Best Mall (*) Leasehold 306,000 594,000 260,000 ----
Ruda Slaska Plaza Perpetual Usufruct 385,000 242,000 158,000 BANK SLASKI SA
Krakow Plaza Freehold 660,000 440,000 344,300 OVAG(1)
Poznan Plaza Freehold 488,499 655,380 325,072 BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI SA
(*) Leased until 2021
(1) Osterreichische Volksbanken AG
ELSCINT
PROPERTY IN ISRAEL
Elscint uses leased office spaces in Tel Aviv (approximately 458 square
meters) for its management and administration activities which will expire in
mid 2005. A part of the leased space in Tel Aviv is leased from Control Centers
at market prices.
In June 2003, the subsidiary of Elscint that acquired the rights to the
Arena, was registered as the owner of the long term lease rights to land owned
by the Israeli Land Administration. The capitalized lease rights in respect of
the Arena are for a period of 49 years with an option for an additional 49
years. The option period will expire in 2086, subject to the lessee's compliance
with the terms of the lease. The Arena itself has a total gross constructed area
(excluding underground parking facilities) of approximately 60,000 square
meters, of which approximately 26,500 square meters is available for rent, and
approximately 33,500 square meters for public areas. In addition, a large
underground parking facility of 60,000 square meters, which accommodates
approximately 1,500 vehicles, serves the Arena. There is a first priority
mortgage on the land and the commercial center, a first priority lien on shares
of our subsidiary that owns the rights to the land and a fixed and floating
charge to its assets, a fixed and floating charge on all revenues and profits
derived from the Arena.
In September 2000, Elscint won a tender for the acquisition of
long-term lease rights to approximately 22 acres, situated on the bank of the
artificial Lake Monfort near Ma'alot in Northern Israel. As a result of the
economic situation and in view of the state of the tourist branch in particular,
implementation of the project has been delayed.
Mango currently leases five stores: in Tel Aviv (Azrieli shopping
center), Kfar-Saba, the Kraiot (Kyrion shopping center), Haifa (Grand Canyon
shopping center) and Petah-Tikva) and an additional three outlet stores in
Haifa, Natanya and Beer-Sheva. Mango also leases office space in Tel Aviv
(approximately 250 square meters) from Europe Israel at market prices for its
management and administration activities. The total selling area of Mango's
stores is approximately 4,000 square meters.
PROPERTY IN EUROPE AND SOUTH AFRICA
Set forth below is certain information with respect to our hotels and
hotel projects in Europe and South Africa:
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CONSTRUCTED AREA
NAME OF HOTEL (SQ. FT.) ENCUMBRANCES, MISCELLANEOUS
Victoria Hotel (Amsterdam) 220,000 - land pledged as collateral to secure payment of loan
- first priority mortgage and first priority lien on all
moveable assets
Utrecht Park Plaza 55,880 - leasehold rights capitalized for a 50 year period until
2036.
- The municipality has the right to terminate the
leasehold rights should it determine that the land is
required for public use or in the event a court
determines that the lessee failed to fulfill its
undertakings under the terms of the lease
- long term lease rights pledged as collateral to secure
payment of loan
- first priority lien on all moveable assets
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Astrid Park Plaza 223,300 - first ranking pledge on shares of subsidiary that owns
the rights to the land (Astridplaza N.V.)
Sandton Park Plaza Hotel 89,100 - first priority mortgage on land
- lien on all moveable assets and on $500,000 bank deposit
Sherlock Holmes Hotel 67,460 - sub-lease for 99 years, since 1996, and an option to
extend to a total of 125 years (we are sub-lessee). The
company holding the property has an option to terminate
the lease in 2059 with an advance notice of 2.5 years
- lien on the sub-lease rights
Victoria Park Plaza, 242,000 - first priority mortgage on land
(London) - first ranking pledge on shares of subsidiary that owns
the rights to the land
- lien on all moveable assets
Property located on Euston 226,910 - first priority mortgage on land and on moveable assets
Road, London (formerly - first priority mortgage on revenues and profits derived
known as Bernard Shaw hotel) from the long-term lease agreements
- first ranking pledge on shares of subsidiary that owns
the rights to the land
- the hotel is leased for a period of 25 years, since 2003,
with an option for two additional periods of 15 years each
Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel 337,100 - leasehold rights for 125 years. Should the lessee
breach any of its undertakings under the lease agreement,
the lessor would have a right of forfeiture of the property,
all as stipulated in the lease agreement
- first priority mortgage on the lease rights
- first ranking pledge on shares of subsidiary that owns
the rights to the land
- lien on all moveable assets
Ballet Building (Budapest) 143,000 - none
Bucuresti Hotel Complex 910,000 - lien on shares of the subsidiary that own the complex
including Centrevile
apartment hotel,
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS -
You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto that are included elsewhere in this
report. Certain statements made in this section or elsewhere in this report may
be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe the expectations
reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions,
we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained, and it is
possible that our actual results may differ materially from those indicated by
these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties.
Those risks and uncertainties incidental to the ownership and operation of
commercial real estate include, but are not limited to: national, international,
competitive market forces, changes in market rental rates, trends in the retail
industry, the inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of
tenants or otherwise, risks associated with acquisitions, environmental
liabilities, the availability of financing, and changes in market rates of
interest and fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign currencies. We undertake
no duty or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
GENERAL
We are currently engaged, ourselves and through our subsidiaries,
primarily in the following businesses:
- ownership, operation, leasing, management, acquisition, expansion
and development of commercial and entertainment malls in Europe,
primarily in Central and Eastern Europe;
- the ownership, operation, leasing, management, acquisition,
expansion and development of hotels in major European cities through
Elscint; and
- research and development in the image guided focused ultrasound
activities through InSightec.
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Acting through a Dutch subsidiary, EMI has become a leading developer
of Western style commercial and entertainment centers in Central and Eastern
Europe. As of date of this report, we owned 5 centers (including Elscint's mall
in Herzlia, Israel) that are already active, while another 8 are at various
stages of development and construction. As a result of our acceptance of a
proposal made by Klepierre, 4 of the active centers in Poland and additional 4
centers under development in Poland and the Czech Republic will be sold to
Klepierre, in addition to an option granted to Klepierre to acquire a third
shopping center under development in Poland, subject to the attainment of
certain conditions, as described in Item 4 above.
Our revenues from the commercial and entertainment centers are primarily derived
from leasing of assets and management fees, which are recognized pro rata over
the term of the lease and/or the management services provided; and revenues
derived by the hotels owned by Elscint, which are recognized upon performance of
the service. Operating lease fees, which are received gradually over the period
of the lease, are recognized as revenues by the straight-line method over the
period of the lease. Revenues from sale of medical products are recognized
provided there exists persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has
occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and
collectibility is reasonably assured. For arrangements with multiple
deliverables, the revenue is recognized while consideration is allocated by and
between the various items of the agreement.
PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our functional currency is NIS and our financial statements are
prepared in accordance with Israeli GAAP. Israeli GAAP and U.S. GAAP differ in
certain respects, which are summarized in detail in Note 25 to the financial
statements included in Item 18.
Because our revenues and expenses are recorded in various currencies,
the results of our operations are affected by several inter-related factors,
including the ratio between the value of the operational and functional
currencies of the Company and the timing and amount of the devaluation of the
Israeli currency compared to the Euro and the U.S. dollar. For additional
information relating to the impact of fluctuation on currency exchange rates,
see "Functional Currency of Investee Companies" under "Critical Accounting
Policies and Estimates" below.
Financial data included in this discussion is derived from our
consolidated financial statements and analyses based on our general accounting
records and published statistical data. Such financial data has been rounded to
the nearest thousand. For convenience purposes, financial data for 2004
presented herein for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, has been
translated into dollars using the representative exchange rate on December 31,
2004 of NIS 4.308 = $1.00.
RECENT INVESTMENTS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS
The following investments and other transactions (i) have had a
material impact on our results of operations for the year ended December 31,
2004 or (ii) are expected to have a material impact on our results of operations
in 2005, including but not limited to liquidity and capital resources:
1. SIGNING OF HEADS OF TERMS WITH KLEPIERRE GROUP ON MAY 2005: On May 22, 2005
our Board of Directors accepted a proposal for the sale By PC to Klepierre of 4
operational shopping and entertainment centers in Poland and an additional 4
centers under development in Poland and the Czech Republic, in addition to an
option granted to Klepierre to acquire a third shopping center under development
in Poland, subject to the attainment of certain conditions. See "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Recent Developments".
2. SALE OF 4 CENTERS TO DAWNAY DAY:
On April 21, 2005, PC completed the transaction for the sale of 4
shopping centers owned and operated by PC in Hungary to a subsidiary of the
Dawnay Day Group. The aggregate net cash consideration paid to PC and its
subsidiaries totaled approximately E16.7 million, or approximately US$21.7
million. Such consideration was determined according to the asset value of the
acquired companies on the basis of audited financial statements as of the
closing date, which was approximately E54.4 million, or approximately US$70.7
million, less the deduction of financial liabilities (mainly, long term bank
loans in the aggregate amount of approximately E 40.1 million, or approximately
US$52 million).
3. ACQUISITION OF THE REMAINING 50% OF SADYBA BEST-MALL:
On May 17, 2005, PC completed the acquisition of the 50% not owned by
it in the Sadyba commercial and entertainment center in Warsaw, Poland, for a
purchase price of approximately US$19.5 million.
4. SALE BY PC TO KLEPIERRE OF 12 OPERATIONAL SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
CENTERS IN HUNGARY:
On July 30, 2004, PC finalized the sale of 12 shopping centers owned
and operated by PC in Hungary, to Klepierre Group of France. The net cash
consideration paid to PC and its subsidiaries, totaled approximately E 94.1
million (approximately US$116.5 million). Such consideration was determined
according to the net asset value of the centers, which
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was estimated at approximately E 287 million (approximately US$355 million),
less the deduction of financial liabilities (mainly, long term bank loans). The
sale of these centers resulted in a profit of NIS 132 Million (approximately
US$30.6 million). The profit does not include a sum of approximately E 11
Million (approximately US$15 Million), which is conditional upon the occurrence
of certain conditions set forth in the transaction agreement and the receipt of
certain confirmations. In addition, it does not include additional profit from
the extension of the Duna Plaza shopping center in Budapest.
5. DIVIDEND DECLARED AND PAID:
On February 7, 2005 the Company's Board of Directors declared a
dividend in the aggregate amount of US$37 million (or US$1.689 per Ordinary
Share). The dividend was paid on March 17, 2005 to shareholders of record as of
March 2, 2005.
6. TENDER OFFER COMPLETED:
On December 27, 2004 the Company completed a tender offer to repurchase
2,800,000 Ordinary Shares, or approximately 11.5% of the Company's issued and
outstanding shares, at a price of US$11.40 per share.
7. OBUDA ISLAND:
On October 17, 2003, Ercorner Kft., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PC,
was officially declared as the winning bidder in a privatization tender for the
acquisition of controlling interests in Hajogyari Sziget Vagyonkezelo Kft., a
Hungarian company. Hajogyari Sziget Vagyonkezelo Kft. owns approximately 320,000
square meters (approximately 3.5 million square feet) of land located on the
Obuda Island in the Danube River, a tourist and entertainment area in central
Budapest. The construction rights on this area are for approximately 300,000
square meters (approximately 3.3 million square feet), with designations for
offices, commercial space, tourism, entertainment and leisure and hotels. PC
intends to submit, through Ercorner, applications to local planning authorities
in order to modify the permitted urban usage designations, so as to maximize the
development potential of the area owned by the Hajogyari Sziget Vagyonkezelo
Kft.
In April 2004, a shareholders' agreement (joint venture) was signed,
subject to fulfillment of certain conditions (mainly the authorities' approval
of a change in the zoning according to the urban building plan and receipt of
building permits), between the purchasing subsidiary and PC, on the one hand,
and the minority shareholders in the target company, on the other hand, under
which the minority shareholders agreed to pay the subsidiary $1 million in
exchange for the equalization of their voting rights in the target company with
their ownership rights therein (30%). The minority shareholders will have a put
option, during 3 years from the transaction closing date, to sell their holdings
in the target company to the subsidiary at a price reflecting the cost of
acquisition of the shares by the subsidiary plus interest at Euribor + 2% less
profits paid out by it up to the selling date. Concurrently, the subsidiary was
granted a call option to require the minority shareholders to sell it, at the
end of 3 years, the same shares, upon the same conditions, if the put option is
not exercised by them. The parties undertook to complete their investments in
the target company's shareholders' equity up to a shareholders' equity to bank
loans ratio being not less than 20% to 80% respectively. See "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Recent Developments".
8. DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO INSIGHTEC:
On September 28, 2004 InSightec signed an agreement for an internal
round of financing totaling US$21 million from its existing shareholders, Elbit
Ultrasound (Netherlands) B.V. a subsidiary of the company, GE Capital Equity
Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of General Electric Company and MediTech Advisors LP
("MTA"), a private firm specializing in the healthcare marketplace. The
financing consisted of convertible notes bearing an annual interest rate of
Libor + 3%. The convertible notes may be converted in whole or in part at any
time into ordinary shares of InSightec at a conversion rate of US$7.30 per
share. Following the completion of this investment, the Company's shareholdings
in InSightec totaled 52.2% on a fully diluted basis.
On October 22, 2004 InSightec received pre-market approval for the sale
of its ExAblate(R) 2000 system for non-invasive surgery for symptomatic uterine
fibroids from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
GENERAL
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated
financial statements included in Item 18 and the accompanying Notes thereto
("consolidated financial statements").
A "critical accounting policy", is one that (i) is important to the portrayal of
an entity's financial condition and results of operations and (ii) requires
management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result
of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently
uncertain. We believe that our critical accounting policies,
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estimates and assumptions, the impact of which is material to our financial
condition or operating performance, or the nature of which is material because
of the level of subjectivity and judgment necessary for highly uncertain
matters, are those described below.
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in Israel ("Israeli GAAP"), requires us
to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities. We evaluate, on an on-going basis, our estimates, including,
but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition, impairment of real
estate assets and investments, allocation of the consideration within a business
combination, assessment of the probable outcome of litigation matters in which
we are involved and other contingent liabilities, allowance for doubtful debts,
determination of subsidiaries' functional currency, current and deferred taxes
and capitalization of costs. We base our estimates on past experience, on
professional advice or on various other assumptions that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for
making judgments as to the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are
not readily apparent from other sources. In preparing the consolidated financial
statements and forming our estimates and judgments with respect to certain
amounts included therein, we have utilized available information including,
among other factors, our past history as above mentioned, industry standards and
the current economic environment, while giving due consideration to materiality.
It is possible that the ultimate outcome, as anticipated by us in formulating
our estimates inherent in these consolidated financial statements, will either
not materialize or prove to be substantially different. Moreover, application of
the critical accounting policies described below involves the exercise of
judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, the
actual outcome could differ from these estimates. Other companies may use
different estimates, which may have an impact on the comparability of our
results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.
For information as to material differences between Israeli GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
applicable to us, see Note 25 to our consolidated financial statements.
Issues regarding our consolidated financial statements, that (i) in accordance
with Israeli GAAP, are subject to considerable judgment; and that (ii) involve
critical assumption and estimates, are in general similar to those under U.S.
GAAP, except for the accounting treatment regarding derivative financial
instruments embedded within non-derivative instruments, in accordance with SFAS
No. 133 and the accounting for stock-based compensation, in accordance with
APB 25.
IMPAIRMENT AND DEPRECIATION OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES, DEVELOPMENT ASSETS
We evaluate the existence of any other-than-temporary decline, and hence, the
need for an impairment loss on our real estate assets (operating or under
construction), when indicators of impairment are present. Our evaluation is
based, as from January 1, 2003, on the higher of (i) our estimated selling price
in the open market or (ii) the estimated value-in-use, based on discounted
operational cash flows (before interest and income tax charges), expected to be
generated by those assets ("cash flows"; and collectively - "recoverable
amounts"). Through December 31, 2002, the valuation was based on estimated
undiscounted operational cash flows or on our estimated selling price, whichever
is higher. The impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying
amount of each asset exceeds its recoverable amount.
Fair value estimates represent the best estimates based on industry trends,
market rates, prices and transactions. Our value-in-use estimation involves
estimating the future cash flows expected to be derived from continuing use of
the assets and from their ultimate disposal. Such value is based on reasonable
and supportable assumptions as well as on historical results adjusted to reflect
our best estimate of future market and economic conditions that we believe will
exist during the remaining useful life of the assets. The discount rate used in
measuring the value-in-use, reflects economic environment risks, current market
assessments regarding the time value of money, industry risks as a whole and
risks specific to the assets, and is the return that investors would require if
they were to choose an investment that would generate cash flows of amounts,
timing and risk profile equivalent to those that the enterprise expects to
derive from the assets. Such rate is generally estimated from the rate implied
in current market transactions for similar assets. When an asset-specific-rate
is not directly available in the market, we use a substitute rate to estimate
the discount rate, by evaluating, as much as possible, a market assessment of:
(a) the time value of money for the periods through the end of the assets'
useful life; and (b) the possible risk that future cash flows will differ in
amount or timing from estimates.
Based on our estimates of future cash flows, our real estate assets were
determined to be recoverable, with the exception of the provisions for
impairment made by us in previous and current years. As for the current and
accumulated provisions for impairment loss - see Notes 10A. and 19J. to our
consolidated financial statements.
The recognition of an impairment to property and the potential impairment
calculation are subject to a considerable degree of judgment, the results of
which, when applied under different principles or different conditions or
assumptions, are likely to result in materially different amounts and could have
a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements. The
evaluation of future cash flows expected to be generated by each property is
subject to significant uncertainty in the estimation
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of future income and expenses of each hotel's and/or each commercial center's
operations, and the future capital expenditures. In preparing these projections,
we make a number of assumptions concerning market share of the asset, benchmark
operating figures such as occupancy rates, average room rate (in respect of
hotels), rental and management fees rates (in respect of the commercial and
entertainment centers), collection rates, market prospects, industry labor cost
prospects, operating efficiency of the management companies and the scope of
maintenance and other operating expenses.
Depreciation of real estate is based on the estimated useful life of the
property (50 years, in respect of commercial and entertainment centers and 67 or
95 years, as the case may be, in respect of hotels), using the straight-line
method. Changes in our estimates regarding the expected economic useful life of
our assets, might significantly affect our depreciation expenses.
Under different assumptions or conditions, the asset impairment analysis or the
depreciation rates may yield a different outcome, which may alter the impairment
analysis on our assets, as well as the gain or loss on the eventual disposition
of the assets.
For information on the material differences between Israeli GAAP and US GAAP
relating to impairment of real estate assets and/or investments in investee
companies - see subsections A11. and A12. to Note 25 to our consolidated
financial statements. In accordance with U.S GAAP, we should also use critical
estimates by determining the useful life of each group of assets. An indication
that an asset may be impaired may sometimes indicate that the remaining useful
life, the depreciation rates or the residual value for the asset, needs to be
reviewed and adjusted under accounting standards applicable to the asset, even
if no impairment loss is to be recognized for the asset and vice versa.
EQUITY SECURITIES
We invest in non-marketable equity securities of private companies or companies,
whose securities are traded in low volume trading markets, ranging from
early-stage companies that are often still defining their strategic direction.
Investments in non-marketable equity securities are inherently risky, and a
number of these companies are likely to fail. Their success (or lack thereof) is
dependent on product development, time-to-market factors, market acceptance,
operational efficiency and other key business success factors. In addition,
depending on their future prospects, these companies may not be able to raise
additional funds when needed or they may receive lower valuations, with less
favorable investment terms than in previous financings, and the investments are
then likely to become impaired. In the current equity market environment, while
the availability of additional funding from venture capital sources has
improved, the companies' ability to take advantage of liquidity events, such as
initial public offerings, mergers and private equity funding, nevertheless
remains limited.
We evaluate impairment on individual investments in our portfolio when an
investment has experienced a sustained decline in fair value below the carrying
amount as of the date of evaluation. Investments identified as having an
indicator of impairment are subject to further analysis to determine if the
investment is other-than-temporarily impaired, in which case we write the
investment down to its impaired value. However, for non-marketable equity
securities, the impairment analysis requires significant judgment to identify
events or circumstances that are likely to have a significant adverse effect on
the fair value of the investment. The indicators that we use and factors we
consider in order to identify those events or circumstances include, but are not
limited to the following: (a) the investee's revenue and earnings relative to
predefined milestones and overall business prospects which may indicate a
significant under-performance of historical or projected operating results or
under-achievement of business plan objectives and milestones; (b) the
technological feasibility of the investee's products and technologies; (c) the
general market conditions in the investee's industry or geographical area,
including adverse regulatory or economic changes or a significant adverse
industry or economic trend; (d) factors relating to the investee's ability to
remain in business, such as the investee's liquidity, debt ratios, burn rate of
the investee's cash and the general financial condition and prospects of the
investee, including, obtaining funding at a valuation lower than our carrying
amount or which requires a new round of equity funding to stay in operation when
funding does not appear imminent; (e) the value of each ownership interest in
relation to the carrying amount and the length of time during which that value
has experienced a decline; (f) the volatility inherent in the external markets
for these investments; and (g) several other relevant factors and indicators. In
such case we presume that the investment is other-than-temporarily impaired,
unless specific facts and circumstances indicate otherwise. In cases where
securities of an investee are traded in the market, our evaluation is based
principally on the shares' market price and the trends thereof. These
evaluations are subjective in nature. A permanent decline in value results in a
charge, reducing the carrying amount of the investment to its fair value.
Since market conditions and other parameters, which affect the recoverable
amount, vary from time to time, the recoverable amount may be not adequate on a
date other than the date the measurement was done (which is close to the balance
sheet date). Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating
results of underlying investments could result in losses or an inability to
generate the anticipated cash flow from holding the investee company and recover
the carrying amount of the investments, thereby possibly requiring an impairment
charge in the future not previously recorded.
For the current and accumulated provisions for impairment loss - see Notes
9A.(3) and 19J. to our consolidated financial statements.
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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
We allocate the purchase price of acquired companies and properties to the
tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their
estimated fair values. In order to allocate the purchase price attributed to
each acquired company and/or asset (tangible and intangible; monetary and
non-monetary) and liabilities, we identify and estimate the fair value of each
of the main acquired tangible assets (land, building, improvement, other
equipment and other monetary and non-monetary items) and estimate any other
identifiable intangible assets. Such valuations require us to make significant
estimates and assumptions. We believe that our estimates used as the basis for
this allocation are reasonable under the circumstances. A different method of
allocation may cause (i) an increase or decrease (as the case may be) in our
depreciation costs; (ii) the need to provide an impairment loss for each of the
acquired companies' assets, or to amend it; and (iii) an increase or decrease
(as the case may be) in gain (loss) derived from the disposal of these assets.
LITIGATION, OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL DEBTS
a. We are currently involved in various litigation disputes in substantial
amounts. We make provision for contingent obligations (including those in
respect of discontinuing operation) when the obligations are probable and
their amounts can reasonably be estimated. We include in our consolidated
financial statements provisions which are based on, among other factors,
legal consultation and past experience, and which in our opinion are
deemed adequate to cover the costs and resources necessary to satisfy the
potential liabilities under these claims. The outcome of such contingent
liabilities may differ materially from our assessment. We periodically
evaluate these assessments and make appropriate adjustments to our
consolidated financial statements. In addition, as facts concerning
contingencies become known, we reassess our position and make appropriate
adjustments to our consolidated financial statements.
We are involved in litigation matters, the amount or outcome of which may
not be estimable (e.g., class actions). Due to the uncertainties related
to the possible outcome and/or the amounts and/or ranges of losses in
these litigation matters, neither our management nor our legal advisors
are able to make a reasonable estimate of the liability that could result
from an unfavorable outcome and accordingly no provision is provided for
such claims in our consolidated financial statements. As additional
information becomes available, we will re-assess the potential liability
related to our pending litigation and will revise our estimates
accordingly. Such revisions in our estimates of the potential liability
could materially impact our results of operations and financial position.
See also Note 17B. and 17C. to our consolidated financial statements.
b. We examine, on an ongoing basis, the volume of credit extended to our
customers in the ordinary course of business (including long term loans to
third parties, in line with and regarding our business) and accordingly,
record a provision for doubtful debts based on those factors affecting
credit risks, based upon our best judgment. We periodically evaluate the
quality and value of loans granted by us to various third parties in the
ordinary course of business, taking into consideration the security which
was provided, the term of the loans and our past experience with these
third parties. If our estimate of collectibility differs from the cash
received, the timing and amount of our reported results of operations
could be adversely affected.
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY OF INVESTEE COMPANIES
In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to evaluate
the functional currency of certain subsidiaries operating outside of Israel
(especially in central Europe). In principle, the functional currency is the
currency which management believes, based on qualitative criteria, reflects the
economic nature of the events and circumstances relevant to the operating
subsidiary ("investee") or currency that is extensively used in or has a
significant effect on its activity. The functional currency is determined based
on management's judgment and involves consideration of all relevant economic
factors and circumstances affecting each subsidiary (e.g., the currency of the
financial environment that significantly influences management in determining,
inter alia, selling prices and payment conditions, or the currency used by
management for the purpose of decision making). Generally, the currency in which
each subsidiary executed (denominated and settled) the majority of its financing
and transactions, which include purchases, billings, collections and payments
(i.e., currency in which receivables and payments from current activity are
denominated and settled or in which they are retained following their
conversion) and the currency in which a majority of costs pertaining to the
supply of services (e.g. payroll, maintenance and other expenditures) are
denominated and settled, may indicate the functional currency. In these
instances, the nature of the subsidiary's operations must also be considered. A
significant change in the financial environment, or in the foregoing factors in
whole or in part, may require management to re-assess its determination of the
functional currency (see also Note 2A.(3)(ii) to our consolidated financial
statements).
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When any subsidiary's functional currency is deemed to be other than the
reporting currency, then any gain or loss associated with the translation of
that subsidiary's financial statements, for consolidation purposes, is charged
directly to a separate item in the shareholders' equity, namely "cumulative
foreign currency translation adjustments". Exchange rate differences on net
monetary items included in the subsidiary's financial statements which are
denominated in, or linked to, currencies other than the functional currency, are
recorded directly to the statements of operations. See also "Item 11 -
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks - Exchange Rate
Exposure" and " Exposure to Net Investment Value of Foreign Entity".
In the event the functional currency changes into a currency other than the
local one, the amount of the foreign currency translation adjustment and/or the
net income in each reported year following the date the change was implemented
could be materially affected (see below).
As described in Note 2A.(3)(iii) to our consolidated financial statements,
several countries, among them Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic (countries
in which the majority of our operations in the field of commercial and
entertainment centers is concentrated), joined the European Union on May 1,
2004. The joining countries undertook to manage an economic policy, which
conforms to certain monetary and regulatory targets, aiming at the implementing
required conditions for the adoption of the Euro as the country's legal
currency. Prior to their joining, those countries took significant actions
pertaining thereto, such as: altering their monetary and fiscal policies,
including full liberalization of their currency regimes and lifting of foreign
currency controls (such as liberty to transact, transfer and execute payment in
foreign currency, allowing free trading in the local currency abroad, lifting of
the restrictions on transferring foreign currency abroad, allowing free
unlimited trading in foreign securities, reporting, etc.). As a result, our
subsidiaries, which are incorporated and operate in Hungary, Poland and the
Czech Republic (the "Companies") deemed it necessary to reconsider their
settlement currency with lessees ("Settlement Currency"), the nature and scope
of protection of the value of their financial assets and liabilities, their
currency risk management policy, etc. In light of the foregoing and concurrently
therewith, the Companies reconsidered their operational and measurement
currency. According to the nature of the Companies' operations and the changes
in the economic environment in which they operate, and in accordance with
Israeli and U.S. Standards, we are of the opinion that as and from April 1,
2004, the Euro, rather than the local currency, more adequately reflects the
business condition and the results of operations (transactions) of the
Companies, affecting the management policy and decision-making processes as well
as the transactions (revenues and cost of acquisition/construction of assets),
the scope and prices thereof, the currency risk policy and the financing
operations thereof. Accordingly, the Euro serves as the functional currency of
the Companies starting from April 1, 2004.
For information on currencies involved in our global operations, see "Item 11 -
Quantitative and Qualitative disclosure about market risks - Table I - foreign
currency risks".
REVENUE RECOGNITION
REVENUE RECOGNITION IN THE IMAGE GUIDED TREATMENT SEGMENT:
Revenue recognition criteria. Insightec recognizes revenue when (i) persuasive
evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services has
been rendered, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectibility
is reasonably assured. Insightec's sales arrangements with customers generally
consist number of elements or multiple deliverables. These deliverables
typically consist of system sales, installation at the customer's site and
training.
For these arrangements we implement the guidance in EITF No. 00-21 "Revenue
Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables". The principles and guidance outlined
in EITF No. 00-21 provide a framework to (a) determine whether an arrangement
involving multiple deliverables contains more than one unit of accounting, and
(b) determine how the arrangement consideration should be measured and allocated
to the separate units of accounting in the arrangement. Each of these
deliverables in the arrangement represents individual units of accounting if the
delivered system has (i) value to the customer on a stand-alone basis; and (ii)
objective and reliable evidence of fair value exists for the installation and
training. The arrangements generally do not contain a right of return of the
delivered system. Typically, the deliverables are considered separate units of
accounting when there are independent third parties who can render the
installation and training services. Insightec determines fair value for those
services based on the prices required by third parties for the undelivered
elements (i.e., installation and training) when they are sold separately.
Currently, Insightec does not have fair value for the system sold. Therefore,
Insightec uses the residual method to allocate the arrangement consideration.
Under the residual method, the amount of consideration allocated to the
delivered item equals the total arrangement consideration less the aggregate
fair value of the undelivered items. Assuming all the abovementioned criteria
for revenue recognition have been met, Insightec recognizes revenue for system
sales when delivery occurs and recognize revenue for installation and training
when the services are rendered.
In cases where the deliverables in the arrangement do not constitute separate
units of accounting, based on the criteria in EITF 00-21, Insightec recognizes
revenue when all the deliverables that are considered essential to the
functionality of the system has been delivered to the customer. This is
generally deemed to have occurred upon the completion of installation and
training.
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Insightec's ExAblate 2000 system contains a software component. We believe that
this software element is an incidental part of the system. The software element
within the ExAblate 2000 is not sold or marketed separately to customers and the
software does not operate independently of the system. Furthermore, the software
development effort does not require a significant cost to us relative to the
overall development cost of system. As such, the software Insightec provides is
incidental to the system as a whole and software revenue guidance provided in
statement of position 97-2 "Software Revenue Recognition" is not applicable to
our revenues.
In the past Insightec has entered into sales arrangements with customers where
payment for Insightec's product was contingent upon its receipt of FDA approval
to market the ExAblate 2000, or upon its provision of certain hardware and
software upgrades. Accordingly, Insightec did not recognize revenue from such
sales until the applicable contingency was fulfilled.
Revenue related to separately priced service contracts is deferred and
recognized ratably over the service period.
Revenue related to separately priced service contracts is deferred and
recognized ratably over the service period. All costs associated with the
provision of service and maintenance, including salaries, benefits, travel,
spare parts and equipment, are recognized in cost of sales as incurred.
Warranty costs. Accrued warranty costs are calculated in respect of the warranty
period on Insightec's products, generally being for a one-year term. Insightec's
warranty reserves is based on its best estimate of the amounts necessary to
settle future claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date, based on
contractual warranty rights and its accumulated experience with regard to
service of its products. Insightec may need to revise or reconsider its
estimates in the future based on its additional accumulated experience, over
time, with respect to warranty claims. To date, Insightec's warranty reserve has
been minimal and Insightec's warranty costs have not exceeded this reserve.
ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES
As part of the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, we are
required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we
operate. This process involves an estimate by us of our actual current tax
exposure, together with assessing temporary differences resulting from different
treatment of items, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in
deferred tax assets and liabilities that are included in our balance sheet.
Considerable management judgment is required in determining our provision for
income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation
allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. We evaluate the weight
of all available evidence to determine whether it is probable that some portion
or all of the deferred income tax assets could be realized. As of December 31,
2004 we recorded a valuation allowance for substantially all of our deferred tax
assets (net, after provisions) primarily consisting of certain net operating
losses, as well as other temporary differences between book and tax accounting,
(see Note 16F. to our consolidated financial statements). The valuation
allowance was recorded due to uncertainties surrounding our ability to utilize
some or all of our deferred tax assets. In assessing the need for the valuation
allowance, we consider future taxable income, the fulfillment of conditions
stipulated in the certificates in respect of the "approved enterprise", the time
limitations on the utilization of losses (see Note 16D. to our consolidated
financial statements), and ongoing, prudent and feasible tax planning
strategies. In addition, the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing
with uncertainties in the application and/or interpretation of complex tax laws,
tax regulations, and tax treaties in respect of various jurisdiction in which we
operate and which frequently vary. Tax authorities may interpret certain tax
issues in a manner other than that which we have adopted. Should such contrary
interpretive principles be adopted upon adjudication of such cases, our tax
burden of the group may be significantly increased. If the realization of
deferred tax assets in the future is considered probable, an adjustment to the
deferred tax assets would increase net income during the period in respect of
which such determination is made. In the event that actual results differ from
these estimates or that we adjust these estimates in future periods, we may
incur additional taxes, which could materially affect our financial position and
results of operations. We have recorded liabilities for anticipated tax issues
based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, we may become subject
to additional tax payments. If we ultimately determine that payment of these
amounts is unnecessary, we will reverse the liability and recognized a tax
benefit during the period of the determination. We record an additional charge
in our provision for tax in the period in which we determine that the tax
liability recorded in our books is less than we anticipate the ultimate
assessment to be. As to tax issues affecting our U.S. subsidiary - see Note
16B.(2) to our consolidated financial statements.
The computation of current and deferred tax liabilities does not include taxes
that would have arisen in the event of a sale of the investments in investees
(except those that are to be liquidated), or upon receiving the retained
earnings as dividends, since in respect of some dividends from profits thereof
and/or gains to be generated from their realization are tax exempt, and in
respect of others, it is management's policy not to dispose of such investments
and/or not to offer, in the foreseeable future, their retained earnings as a
dividend distribution or otherwise, in a manner causing a material tax burden on
us (see Note 16B.(1)c. to our consolidated financial statements). In assessing
the need to provide a tax liability in respect of the abovementioned, we
consider, among others, feasible tax planning strategies. Different assumptions
or other policies adopted by management, might significantly affect our tax
expenses.
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The allocation of the proceeds in respect of properties sold at an aggregate
amount ("package"), is based on an estimate of the fair value of each asset sold
and on the basis of the provisions stipulated in the sale agreements. A
different method of allocation may cause additional liabilities and/or expense.
We believe that our estimates used as the basis for this allocation of proceeds
is reasonable under the circumstances. As stated in Note 16G. to our
consolidated financial statements, final tax assessments have been received, in
respect of some of our subsidiaries operating in Israel, through 1998 or 1999,
while in respect of the others - through 2002. Certain foreign group companies
have received final tax assessments for the years through 1999, while others
have not been assessed since their incorporation. See, in addition, Note 17C.(5)
to our consolidated financial statements. Tax authorities may, at this stage,
challenge our tax strategy, and thus our income or loss for tax purposes could
be significantly affected, so that our tax expenses (current and deferred) may,
therefore, increase or our recorded valuation allowance may decrease,
significantly. Furthermore, our tax strategy might be impacted by new laws or
rulings.
CAPITALIZATION OF COSTS (TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE)
We capitalize direct acquisition, construction and development costs, including
initiation, pre-development and financing costs, as well as property taxes,
insurance, and indirect allocated project costs, that are associated with the
acquisition, development or construction of real estate projects, as and from
the pre-acquisition stage until the time that construction of such real-estate
project is completed and its development is ready for its intended use, in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 67. Our
cost capitalization method requires the use of management estimates regarding
the fair value of each project component. We base our estimates on replacement
costs, existing offers, past experience and other various assumptions that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the
basis for making judgments about the fair market value of real estate assets.
Actual results may differ from these estimates and anticipated returns on a
project, as well as the gain or loss from disposition of individual project
components, could vary significantly from estimated amounts. We are actively
pursuing acquisition opportunities although no assurance can be provided as to
which opportunity will succeed. Costs previously capitalized that relate to (i)
an abandoned development opportunity; (ii) a project not reasonably expected to
materialize; or (iii) a project the expected economic benefit of which is
doubtful, are written off and charged to the statement of operations.
Furthermore, should development and construction activities decrease
substantially, or be interrupted or delayed for a lengthy period, a portion of
financial costs and project expenses may no longer be eligible for
capitalization, and would be charged to the statement of operations.
Our finance costs capitalization method requires us to use critical estimations
and assumptions as well as management judgment to determine whether a specific
asset under construction or development is qualified for capitalization. The
date of commencement and/or the cessation of capitalization, the fulfillment of
conditions, the period for suspension of capitalization (if any) and
capitalization rate, are also subject to significant estimates and assumptions.
Under other conditions or assumptions, the outcome might significantly differ.
In valuing certain tangible and/or intangible assets (such as capital rental
costs and costs incurred to obtain lease contracts or bank loans), we use
critical estimates and assumptions on what marketplace participants would use in
making estimates of fair value. Capitalized rental costs directly related to
revenue from specific operating leases are amortized over lease terms. Other
capitalized rental costs (not related directly to revenue) are amortized over
the period of expected benefit. The amortization period begins when the project
is substantially completed and deemed available for occupancy. Capitalized costs
for obtaining bank loans are amortized over loan periods. Estimated
unrecoverable amounts of unamortized capitalized rental costs associated with a
lease or costs of obtaining loans or a group of leases or loans, are charged to
expenses when it becomes probable that the lease or the loans will be terminated
or extinguished, as applicable. Our estimates of fair value are based upon
assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which may be reversed due to changes
in circumstances in the future (such as the assumptions regarding the period of
time the obtained lease or loan will continue to be used in our portfolio or the
level of judgment that should be used in determining whether a change or
modification of a debt instrument should be considered as a debt extinguishments
or not, etc.). Assumptions may not necessarily reflect unanticipated changes in
circumstances that may occur.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
We have adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended by SFAS 149
("SFAS 133"). Derivatives, as defined within SFAS 133 that are embedded within
non-derivative instruments, must be bifurcated from the host instrument and
accounted for when the embedded derivative is not clearly and closely related to
the host instrument. However, rental for the use of leased assets and
adjustments for inflation on similar property are considered to be clearly and
closely related. Thus, the inflation-related derivative embedded in an
inflation-indexed lease contract is not bifurcated from the host contract.
In conformity with SFAS 133, foreign currency forward contracts that are
embedded within a lease contract ("the host contract") should be bifurcated and
accounted for separately ("bifurcation"). The bifurcated forward contracts are
recorded at
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their fair value while changes in their fair values are charged to the statement
of operations and classified under financial income (expenses), net. An embedded
foreign currency instrument is not bifurcated from the host contract, if (i)
contracts in which specified volumes of sales of one of the parties to the
contract serve as the basis for settlement ("underlying"); and (ii) the host
contract is not a financial instrument and it requires payments denominated in
the functional currency of any substantial party to that contract. The
evaluation of whether a contract qualifies for the exception abovementioned
should be performed only at inception of each contract.
In determining the fair value of currency transactions, especially the fair
value of derivatives, we are required to make critical estimates and judgments
in respect of certain parameters, such as (i) lease contract firmness; (ii)
interest rates; (iii) exchange rates (spot rates); (iv) forward rates; and (v)
period of lease. When using our computation methodology, determination of fair
value may not practically be carried out, without significant reliance upon
critical estimations and judgment, mainly due to (a) the existence of many lease
agreements between lessees (including anchor tenants) in each of our operating
centers; (b) such leases are signed for various long term periods (between 5 to
20 years) to which volatility is highly sensitive; (c) the existence of
different type of conditions in different leases (including (i) frequency of
installments; (ii) options to extend the lease periods; and (iii) the right to
withdraw from lease agreements or to reduce, in certain events, rent fees by
significant amounts); (d) a major part of the leases were executed prior to the
issuance of SFAS 133, thus causing us extensive burden in collecting some
important unavailable market information; (e) frequent changes, in the ordinary
course of business, in the terms of leases (including (i) increase or decrease
of rental fees for the whole or a part of the lease period; (ii) alteration of
the fee base from a fixed sum to variable, and vice versa; (iii) shortage of
lease period; and the like). These changes are usually carried out in the
ordinary course of business, in accordance with changes in circumstances,
(mainly as a result of (i) poor collectibility in respect of specific tenant;
(ii) demand of a potential purchaser, in as much as same may be implemented; and
others); and (f) our lease activities that are subject to embedded derivatives
are being carried out mainly in Hungary and Poland, countries having no past
experience in quotation of complicated derivative financial instruments and in a
functional currency of which there is little experience in derivative
operations.
Lease agreements signed and executed while projects were under construction, and
which are not yet operational, are considered a firm commitment following April
1, 2004 - the date of the change of the functional currency of the contracted
companies from the local currency into the EURO (see Note 2A.(3)(iii) to our
consolidated financial statements) - and therefore the embedded foreign currency
instrument (the Euro) is not bifurcated from the host contract.
Determination of whether an embedded foreign currency instrument is subject to
bifurcation or is considered to be clearly and closely related to the lease
agreement (mainly due to conditions according to which volume of sales of one of
the parties to the agreement serve as the basis of settlement) requires
significant judgment and critical reasonable estimates by management.
The estimated fair values in our financial instruments have been determined by
us, using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.
However, considerable judgment is necessarily required in interpreting market
data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates
presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could
realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions or
estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value
amounts, and accordingly on the profit and loss accounts, in accordance with
U.S. GAAP.
The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information
available to management as of each date of measurement or evaluation. Management
is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair
value amounts as of these dates. Future estimates of fair value and the amounts
which may be paid or realized in the future may differ significantly from
amounts presented.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
We calculate this amount using the Black-Scholes method of valuing the option to
estimate the fair value of the options grant. This method requires that we make
several estimates, including the volatility of our stock price, and the expected
life of the option. In making these estimates, we have used historical data as
well as management judgment to arrive at the data inputs.
We expect to comply with FASB issued Statement No. 123 (revised 2004),
"Share-Based Payment," ("Statement 123R"), beginning in the first quarter of
2006.
On March 2005, the Israel Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") published a
proposal for a new standard - No. 24 - "Share-Based Payment" ("Standard No.
24"). The objective of Standard No. 24 is to specify the principles of financial
reporting by an entity where it enters into a share-based payment transaction.
In particular, it requires an entity to reflect in its profit or loss and
financial position, the effects of share-based payment transactions, including
expenses associated with transactions in which stock options are granted to
employees. For equity-settled share-based payment transactions, we should
measure the goods or services received, and the corresponding increase in
equity, directly, at the fair value of the goods or services received, unless
that fair value cannot reliably be estimated. If so, we should measure their
value, and corresponding increase in equity, indirectly, by reference to the
fair value of the equity instruments granted, by measuring their fair value at
the measurement date, based on market prices if available. If market prices are
not available, fair value of the equity instruments granted should
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be estimated using a valuation technique consistent with generally accepted
valuation methodologies for pricing financial instruments, taking into account
the terms and conditions upon which those equity instruments were granted. For
transactions with employees and others providing similar services, the fair
value of the transaction should be measured directly by reference to the fair
value of the equity instrument granted, at the date of grant.
Based on the proposal of standard No. 24, the standard is expected to be
effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2006 ("effective date").
Pursuant to the transition provisions set forth in the proposal, we shall apply
this standard to grants of shares, stock options or other equity instruments
that were granted after March 15, 2005 and had not yet vested at the effective
date.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
For information on recently issued accounting standards under US GAAP - see Note
25 A. to our consolidated financial statements.
For information on recently issued accounting standards under Israeli GAAP - see
Note 2 W. to our consolidated financial statements.
A. OPERATING RESULTS
The following table presents for the periods indicated certain
information relating to revenues generated by EMI, cost of such revenues and
gross profit:
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2004 2004 2003 2002
Convenience
Translation US NIS NIS NIS
$ Thousands Thousands Thousands Thousands
REVENUES
Commercial center operations 72,398 311,893 347,056 279,776
Hotel operations and management 50,688 218,365 189,205 206,679
Sale of Medical systems 10,225 44,049 - -
Lease of assets 3,073 13,238 13,495 -
Long-term project - - - 1,509
136,384 587,545 549,756 487,964
COSTS OF REVENUES
Commercial center operations 46,374 199,780 192,916 150,005
Hotel operations and management 46,679 201,094 177,690 193,686
Sale of Medical systems 2,283 9,834 - -
Lease of assets 737 3,175 3,510 -
Long-term project - - - 1,392
96,073 413,883 374,116 345,083
GROSS PROFIT
Commercial center operations 26,024 112,113 154,140 129,771
Hotel operations and management 4,009 17,271 11,515 12,993
Sale of Medical systems 7,943 34,215 - -
Lease of assets 2,335 10,063 9,985 -
Long-term project - - - 117
40,311 173,662 175,640 142,881
The following table presents for the periods indicated the
relationships of certain income statement items as percentages of net revenues
of EMI:
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2004(%) 2003(%) 2002(%)
Revenues 100 100 100
Gross profit 30 32 29
Operating Income (loss) before financial
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income, net (1) 1 (4)
Other income, net 16 6 2
Income (loss) after income taxes 4 (28) (7)
Net income (loss) for the year 7 (20) 8
FISCAL 2004 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2003
Revenues from commercial and entertainment malls operations, hotel
operations, sale of medical systems and lease of assets for fiscal 2004 were NIS
588 million (approximately $136 million), compared to NIS 550 million for fiscal
2003, an increase of NIS 38 million, or 7%.
Our hotels, which operate in various countries, report their
operational results in the currency of their country of residence ("functional
currency") and our centers have used the Euro as their functional currency
beginning as of April 1, 2004. We translate our subsidiaries' result of
operations into our reporting currency (reported NIS) based on the average
quarterly exchange rate of the functional currency and the NIS (Prior to January
1, 2004, we used the representative exchange rate as of the year end for such
translation). Therefore, a devaluation of the NIS against each functional
currency would cause an increase in our reported revenues in reported NIS and an
increase in valuation of the NIS against each functional currency would cause a
decrease in our revenues in reported NIS.
Revenues from commercial and entertainment malls operations for fiscal
2004 were NIS 312 million (approximately $72 million), as compared to NIS 347
million for fiscal 2003, a decrease of NIS 35 million or 11%.
The decrease in revenues in the reported period compared to the corresponding
period in the previous year was due to the exclusion of the activities of 12
shopping centers in Hungary, which were sold to Klepierre Group at the beginning
of the third quarter of 2004. The effect of such sale on the Company's revenues
in the second half of 2004 is estimated in the amount of NIS 110 million. This
decrease was offset by: (i) an increase in revenues from Elscint's mall in
Herzlia, Israel ("Arena") in the amount of NIS 35 million due to the fact that
the arena had commenced operations on a partial basis, in mid June 2003 while
during fiscal 2004 the Arena attained almost full scale operations; (ii)
revenues in the amount of NIS 7 million deriving from the opening of an
additional shopping center in Hungary during 2004; (iii) revenues in the amount
of NIS 15 million received by the management company (in which EMI currently
holds 50%) resulting from management fees deriving (during the second half of
2004) from the 12 centers sold to Klepierre; and (iv) revenues in the amount of
NIS 13 million resulting from currency fluctuations in Hungary and Poland during
the fiscal year 2003.
Revenues from Elscint's hotel operations for fiscal 2004 were NIS 218
million (approximately $51 million) as compared to NIS 189 million for fiscal
2003, an increase of NIS 29 million or 15%. The increase in revenues of the
hotel division resulted primarily from the following:
(i) Revenues (in Euro) from our hotels in The Netherlands and Belgium have
increased by 10.3% (in reported NIS 10.8% or NIS 12 million) in the year ended
December 31, 2004 mainly due to full scale operations of the Aquotopia
attraction within the Astrid Park Plaza facilities in the year ended December
31, 2004.
(ii) Revenues (in GBP) from our UK hotels have increased by 12% (in reported NIS
17.0% or NIS 10 million), mainly due to higher occupancy in Victoria London and
the Sherlock Holmes hotels.
(iii) Revenues (in Romanian Lei) from our Centreville apartments hotel (which
form a part of the Bucuresti complex in Rumania) have increased by 32% (in
reported NIS 36.2% or NIS 7 million) mainly due to renovations and operations of
additional apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004 and to higher
occupancy rates and higher rental rates.
Revenues from InSightec's sale of medical systems in fiscal 2004 were
NIS 44 Million (approximately $10 million). InSightec commenced sales during the
first quarter of 2004. The sales represent sales of 10 "ExAblate 2000" Systems.
ExAblate 2000 is a novel surgical system that combines Magnetic Resonance
Imaging and Focused Ultrasound to non-invasively treat tumors inside the body
without the need for incisions. The system is currently in use around the world
and is FDA approved for the treatment of uterine fibroids.
Revenues from Elscint's hotel leasing in fiscal 2004 was NIS 13.2
million ($3 million) as compared to NIS 13.5 million for fiscal 2003. This
revenue was derived from the leasing of the Bernard Shaw Hotel to a third party
in January 2003 for a term of 25 years in consideration of a payment of a fixed
amount in each of the first four years; from the fifth year onwards the amount
is adjusted upwards at the rate of 2.5% per annum.
Total gross profits for fiscal 2004 were NIS 173.6 million ($40.3
million), or 30% of total revenues, as compared to NIS 175.6 million, or 32% of
total revenues in fiscal 2003.
The breakdown of gross profit by sector of activity is presented in the
following table (in NIS thousands):
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FOR THE 12-MONTH
PERIOD ENDED DEC 31
2004 % 2003 %
Operating commercial
centers 112,113 36 154,140 44
Hotels operation and
management 17,271 8 11,515 6
Medical systems 34,215 78 - -
Lease of assets 10,063 76 9,985 74
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT 173,662 30 175,640 32
The percentages in the above table refer to gross margins (gross profit as a
percentage of the revenue in each respective sector).
The decrease in total gross profit, compared with last year, resulted
primarily from a combination of the following factors:
(1) The decrease in the commercial centers segment gross profits
which were decreased to NIS 112 million ($26 million), or
36.0% of the commercial centers segment revenues in fiscal
year 2004 from NIS 154 million, or 44% of the commercial
centers revenues in fiscal year 2003.The decrease was mainly
due to the exclusion of the activities of 12 shopping centers
in Hungary, which were sold to Klepierre Group at the
beginning of the third quarter of 2004.
(2) The decrease in the total gross profit was offset by the
increase in the hotel segment gross profits which increased to
NIS 17 million ($4 million), or 8.0% of the hotel segment
revenues in fiscal year 2004 from NIS 11 million, or 6% of the
hotel segment revenues in fiscal year 2003. The increase is
the result of increase in revenues of the hotel segment and
improved efficiency in our costs of revenues of this segment.
(3) The decrease in the total gross profit was also offset by the
medical systems segment that recorded a gross profit of NIS 34
million ($8 million ), or 78% of revenues in fiscal 2004
compared with no gross profit in fiscal 2003 due to the fact
that revenues from medical systems were recorded only from the
first quarter of 2004.
Cost of initiation of projects in 2004 was NIS 2 million (approximately
$0.5 million) compared to cost of initiation of projects in 2003 of NIS 9
million. These expenses were incurred primarily in connection with certain
potential acquisitions of commercial and entertainment malls hotels and others
that did not materialize.
Net research and development expenses in fiscal 2004 totaled NIS 38 million
(approximately $9 million), after deducting NIS 7.6 million (approximately $1.7
million) for participation of the Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist ("OCS"),
compared to NIS 44 million in fiscal 2003, after deducting NIS 7.5 million for
the OCS's participation, in the prior year, a decrease of NIS 6 million. All of
the net research and development expenses were derived from InSightec's
operations. Insightec is continuing its expanded research and development
activities aimed at obtaining FDA approvals for additional treatments. Clinical
trials are underway for both cancerous and benign tumors such as breast
fibroadenoma, breast cancer, brain tumors, bone tumors, and liver tumors.
Sales and marketing expenses in 2004 totaled NIS 43 million
(approximately $10 million), as compared to NIS 31 million in fiscal 2003, an
increase of NIS 12 million. This increase resulted from additional marketing
expenses of NIS 8 million (from NIS 1 million in fiscal 2003 to NIS 9 million in
fiscal 2004) incurred in connection with Insightec's sales of its medical system
commencing at the first quarter of 2004 as well as additional marketing expenses
of NIS 5 million in connection with Arena mall (which commenced operations in
June 2003).
General and administrative expenses in fiscal 2004 were NIS 92 million
(approximately $21.4 million), as compared to NIS 87 million in fiscal 2003, an
increase of NIS 5 million. These general and administrative expenses included
executive, administrative, legal and accounting activities, rental expenses and
professional fees. The increase derived primarily from an increase in
administrative and general expenses regarded to the sale 12 shopping centers in
Hungary, which were sold to Klepierre Group during fiscal 2004.
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Net financing expenses in fiscal 2004 were NIS 53 million
(approximately $12 million), as compared to NIS 211 million in fiscal 2003, a
decrease of NIS 158 million.
The substantial decrease in net financing expenses was due to the
following factors:
1. Income from exchange rate differences of PC's subsidiaries, which
own the various centers in Hungary and Poland, of NIS 73 million (approximately
$17.0 million) for fiscal 2004 was generated by the significant re-valuation
(5%) of the Hungarian Forint in Hungary which was, until April 1, 2004, the
functional currency of the operations in that country, in relation to the Euro,
which is the currency used in financing these activities. In fiscal year 2003, a
financing expense of NIS 100 million was incurred due to substantial currency
devaluation in Hungary and Poland (5.3% and 15.7% respectively). PC's management
has determined that the Euro will serve as the functional currency of its
subsidiaries starting from April 1, 2004. Thereafter, we expect the above factor
to have a minor effect, if any, on our financing expenses during fiscal 2005.
2. Finance expenses in fiscal 2004 which resulted from interest on
Plaza Center's bank loans, totaling NIS 55 million compared to NIS 81 million in
fiscal 2003. This decrease is primarily a result of a reduction in the amount of
outstanding loans due to the exclusion of the activities of 12 shopping centers
in Hungary which were sold to Klepierre Group during the third quarter of 2004.
3. Financing loss in fiscal 2004 of NIS 7 million ($2 million),
which resulted mainly from differences in exchange rates of currencies financing
the operations of the Company and its Dutch subsidiary, Elbit Ultrasound
Netherlands BV (mainly the US dollar), which derived principally from
devaluation of the NIS in relation to the US dollar. This compares with
financing income of NIS 30 million in fiscal year 2003, which resulted mainly
from real devaluation of the above financing currencies.
Net other income in fiscal 2004 was NIS 97 million (approximately $22.5
million), as compared to NIS 34 million in fiscal 2003. Net other income in 2004
resulted mainly from:
(i) a gain of NIS 132 million (approximately $30 million) from the sale of 12
shopping centers in Hungary (The gain generated from the transaction includes
NIS 153.3 million from realization of capital reserves from foreign currency
translation adjustments in respect of realized investments (shares and
shareholders' loans)), (ii) an income of NIS 13 million (approximately $3
million) of deferred income deriving from the decrease in EMI's beneficial
ownership in InSightec resulting from the issuance of additional shares to a new
investor currently holding approximately 2.7% of Insightec's equity and voting
rights and (iii) a gain of NIS 12 million (approximately $2.8 million) from
realization (repayment) of investment-type monetary balances in investees.
less:
(i) a loss from the sale of assets in the amount of NIS 12 million
(approximately $2.7 million), (ii) a provision for impairment of investments and
assets in the amount of NIS 53 million (approximately $12.2 million). The
impairment resulted from sustained decreases in the fair value of certain
centers, hotels and investees. For additional information, see note 19J to the
financial statements.
EMI's share in net loss of investee companies in fiscal 2004 totaled NIS 16.0
million (approximately $3.7 million), as compared to a net loss of NIS 21
million in fiscal 2003, a decrease of NIS 5 million. This loss was due to a net
loss from the operations of the our investee companies is as follows: Gamida
(net loss of NIS 6.6 million (approximately $1.5 million)), Olive (net loss of
NIS 6.7 million (approximately $1.5 million)) and Easyrun (net loss of NIS 5.5
million (approximately $1.3 million)).This was offset in part by a net income of
NIS 2.9 million (approximately $0.7 million) deriving from Ercorner. Due to the
fact that from the fourth quarter of 2003, the investment in Vcon is stated on a
cost basis the Company has not recorded any equity income or loss regarding Vcon
since that date.
Income from discontinued operations in fiscal 2004 was NIS 6.8 million
(approximately $1.5 million), as compared to NIS 12.0 million in fiscal 2003, a
decrease of NIS 5.2 million. Net income from discontinued operations resulted
mainly from the collection of receivables previously written off and to exchange
rate differences for income attributed to monetary assets pertaining to
discounting operations.
As a result of the foregoing factors, EMI had a net income in fiscal 2004 of NIS
43 million (approximately $10 million), as compared to a net loss of NIS 112
million in fiscal 2003.
FISCAL 2003 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2002
Revenues from commercial and entertainment malls operations, hotel
operations and management and hotel leasing for fiscal 2003 were NIS 550
million, compared to NIS 488 million for fiscal 2002, an increase of NIS 62
million, or 12.7%.
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Revenues from commercial and entertainment malls operations for fiscal
2003 were NIS 347 million, as compared to NIS 280 million for fiscal 2002, an
increase of NIS 67 million or 24%.
The increase in revenues in the reported period compared to the
corresponding period in the previous year was due to (i) three additional
commercial and entertainment malls acquired in Hungary on February 25, 2002,
whose results of operations for 2003 were for a full year (compared to ten
months of operations in 2002), (ii) the commencement of operations of Elscint's
mall in Herzlia, Israel, in June 2003, (iii) the devaluation of the NIS against
the functional currency of some of the commercial centers, mainly the E(13.2 %
in 2003), and (iv) an improvement in the operating results of four entertainment
and commercial centers in Hungary and two entertainment and commercial centers
in Poland in their second year of operations (these centers commenced operations
in late 2001).
Revenues from Elscint's hotel operations for fiscal 2003 were NIS 189
million as compared to NIS 207 million for fiscal 2002, a decrease of NIS 18
million or 9%. The decrease in revenues of the hotel division resulted primarily
from the following:
(i) Revenues (in GBP) from the Bernard Shaw Hotel decreased by 25%
after its lease to a third party in January 2003. As opposed to 2002, when this
hotel contributed revenues of GBP 3.4 million, in 2003 this hotel did not
contribute any revenues (lease payments received from the leasing of such hotel
were recorded as revenue from hotel leasing). Such decrease in revenue was
offset in part by (a) the improvement in revenues from other UK hotels and (b) a
devaluation of the NIS against the GBP in fiscal 2003.
(ii) The decrease in revenues from the Bucuresti complex (the Bucuresti
Hotel and the apartments hotel ("Centreville")) (in Lei) was 42%, mainly due to
the closing of the Bucuresti Hotel for renovation in December 2002 and due to
partial annual operations of the Centreville apartments hotel (since May 2003).
(iii) Revenues (in Euros) from Elscint's hotels in Belgium and the
Netherlands increased by 0.8% in fiscal 2003, while in adjusted NIS Elscint
reported an increase of 14%. The differences were attributable to the
devaluation of the NIS against the Euro in fiscal 2003.
Revenues from Elscint's hotel leasing in fiscal 2003 was NIS 13.5
million. This revenue was derived from the leasing of the Bernard Shaw Hotel to
a third party for a term of 25 years in consideration for a payment of a fixed
amount in each of the first four years and from the fifth year thereon the
amount is adjusted upwards at the rate of 2.5% per annum.
Cost of revenues from commercial and entertainment malls operations,
hotel operations and management and hotel leasing for fiscal 2003 were NIS 374
million, compared to NIS 345 million for fiscal 2002, an increase of NIS 29
million, or 8.4%.
Cost of revenues from commercial and entertainment malls operations for
fiscal 2003 was NIS 192 million, compared to NIS 150 million for fiscal 2002, an
increase of NIS 42 million, or 28%. This increase resulted primarily from
additional costs incurred in connection with the additional centers that were
acquired during 2002 and the devaluation of the NIS against the functional
currency of the commercial centers, mainly the EURO (13.2 % in 2003).
Cost of revenues from hotel operations for fiscal 2003 was NIS 178
million, compared to NIS 193 million for fiscal 2002, a decrease of NIS 15
million, or 8%. The decrease resulted primarily from the leasing of the Bernard
Shaw hotel, the closing of the Bucuresti Hotel and the partial annual operations
of the Centreville apartments hotel.
As a result of the foregoing factors, total gross profit for fiscal
2003 was NIS 175 million, or 32% of total revenues, compared to NIS 143 million,
or 29% of total revenues, in fiscal 2002.
Cost of initiation of projects in 2003 was NIS 9 million compared to
cost of initiation of projects in 2002 of NIS 17 million. These expenses were
incurred primarily in connection with certain potential acquisitions of
commercial and entertainment malls and hotels that did not materialize.
Net research and development expenses in fiscal 2003 totaled NIS 44
million, after deducting NIS 7.5 million for participation of the OCS, compared
to NIS 28 million in fiscal 2002, after deducting NIS 7.6 million for the OCS's
participation, in the prior year, an increase of NIS 16 million. All of the net
research and development expenses were derived from InSightec's operations. In
the twelve month period ended December 31, 2003, the Company recorded, under
other income, deferred income amount (derived from the decrease in the rate of
its holdings in InSightec during 2001, 2002 and 2003) in an amount of NIS 20.4
million. The increase in net research and development costs resulted primarily
from an increase in the research and development budget of InSightec due to its
expanded research and development activities aimed at obtaining FDA approvals
for additional treatments.
Sales and marketing expenses in 2003 totaled NIS 31 million, as
compared to NIS 28 million in fiscal 2002. This increase resulted from
additional marketing expenses incurred primarily in connection with Elscint's
mall in Herzlia (which commenced operations in June 2003) as well as an increase
in depreciation and amortization expenses, which was partially offset by a
decrease in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
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General and administrative expenses in fiscal 2003 were NIS 87 million,
as compared to NIS 88 million in fiscal 2002, a decrease of NIS 1 million. These
general and administrative expenses included executive, administrative, legal
and accounting activities, rental expenses and professional fees.
Net financing expenses in fiscal 2003 were NIS 212 million, as compared
to NIS 5.5 million in fiscal 2002, an increase of NIS 207 million.
The increase in net financing expenses was due to the following
factors:
1. Changes in the exchange rate of the operational currencies of
PC's subsidiaries which own the various centers, primarily the Hungarian Forint
and the Polish Zloty (5.3% and 15.7%, respectively) in relation to the exchange
rate of financing currencies (primarily the Euro), which resulted in financing
expenses of NIS 100 million (approximately $22.8 million), compared to financing
income of approximately NIS 64 million in fiscal 2002.
PC's management has recently determined that the Euro will serve as the
functional currency of its subsidiaries starting from April 1, 2004. Thereafter,
we expect the above factor to have a minor, if any, effect on our financing
expenses.
2. An increase in the amount of loans extended to PC in order to
enable it to contribute its portion of financing of new and existing mall
projects, which resulted in increased financing expenses.
3. A decrease in the income from derivative financial transactions
entered into by the Company (a loss of approximately NIS 12 million in fiscal
2003 compared to income of approximately NIS 12 in fiscal 2002).
4. A decrease in the liquid assets of the Company, which resulted in
a decrease in financing income, and a revaluation of the NIS against the U.S.
dollar, which resulted in an increase in financing expenses with respect to
dollar-based loans. The foregoing resulted in financing expenses of
approximately NIS 32 million in 2003 compared to financing income of NIS 18
million in 2002.
Part of the net financing expenses in 2003 were offset by net financing
income of approximately NIS 22 million which was derived from changes in the
exchange rates of the currencies underlying the loans extended to the Company
(mainly the U.S. dollar - from the revaluation of the NIS against the U.S.
dollar by approximately 5.7%).
Net other income in fiscal 2003 was NIS 34.7 million, as compared to
NIS 9.5 million in fiscal 2002. Net other income in 2003 resulted from (i) a
gain of NIS 77.4 million (compared to NIS 55.8 million in 2002), consisting of
NIS 24.7 million from the sale by Elscint of its 16% ownership in Algotech
Systems Ltd., NIS 20.4 million of deferred income (deriving from the decrease in
EMI's beneficial ownership in InSightec during 2001, 2002 and 2003) and NIS 32
million (which was categorized as net other income instead of equity as a result
of the repayment of loans by subsidiaries to the Company following the
refinancing of loans previously extended to such subsidiaries (Under Israeli
GAAP, upon a repayment, in whole or in part, of a loan by any of our
consolidated subsidiaries that is an autonomous foreign entity through a
repayment of an investment-type monetary balance, the accumulated capital
translation adjustment relating to that monetary balance is released to the
statement of operations as other income)), less (ii) a loss from the sale of
assets in the amount of NIS 7.8 million (compared to a loss of NIS 0.5 million
in 2002), a provision for impairment of investments and assets in the amount of
NIS 30 million (compared to a provision of NIS 44 million in 2002) and other
expenses in the amount of NIS 4.7 million (compared to NIS 1.7 million in 2002).
The impairment resulted from sustained decreases in the fair value of certain
centers and hotels.
In 2003, the Company recorded a tax income in the amount of NIS 20
million compared to tax expenses of NIS 21.7 million for fiscal 2002.
EMI's share in net loss of investee companies in fiscal 2003 totaled
NIS 20.9 million , as compared to NIS 2.9 million in fiscal 2002, an increase of
NIS 18 million. This loss was due to a net loss from the operations of the
Group's investee companies as follows: Gamida (net loss of NIS 7 million), VCON
(net loss of NIS 9 million), Olive (net loss of NIS 2 million) and Easyrun (net
loss of NIS 3 million). In fiscal 2002 we included the group investee companies'
losses/income only for the three-month period ended December 31, 2002 and not
for the full fiscal year. For the first three quarters of 2002, we treated our
investments in these companies under the cost method and not under the equity
method.
Income from discontinued operations in fiscal 2003 was NIS 12 million,
as compared to NIS 54.7 million in fiscal 2002, a decrease of NIS 42.7 million.
On December 31, 2002, Elscint sold to a third party all of its manufacturing,
assembly, engineering, and integration activities of systems and sub-systems
segment, which were performed at Elscint's plant in Ma'alot in northern Israel.
Upon completion of this transaction, the group's activity in this segment was
discontinued. The decrease in the net income from discontinued operations
resulted primarily from the inclusion in 2002 of the results of operations and
income from the sale of this business segment, which was not included in 2003.
As a result of the foregoing factors, EMI had a net loss in fiscal 2003
of NIS 112 million, as compared to a net income of NIS 40.4 million in fiscal
2002.
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B. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
GENERAL
EMI's capital resources are (a) lines of credit obtained from Israeli
banks, (b) proceeds from sales of assets, (c) financing margins resulting from
the refinancing of loans extended to the subsidiaries building the malls and
(iv) available cash and cash equivalents. Such resources are used for (i) equity
investments in the malls that are built by our subsidiaries (special purpose
entities that are formed for the construction of the various malls). In most
cases, we finance approximately 25%-30% of such projects through equity
investments in the subsidiaries, while the remaining 70%-75% is financed through
the mortgage of the underlying mall by the subsidiary building such mall in
favor of local banks that provide financing , (ii) additional investments in
InSightec if necessary, (iii) additional investment in our investees and (iv)
other investments such as project initiation.
Elscint's capital resources are (i) lines of credit obtained from Israeli
and foreign banks and financial institutions, (ii) financing margins resulting
from the refinancing of loans extended to the subsidiaries owning the hotels,
(iii) proceeds from sales of assets and (iv) Elscint's available cash and cash
equivalents. Such resources are used for subordinated debt investments in our
real estates assets that are built by Elscint's wholly-owned and
jointly-controlled subsidiaries that are formed for the construction and
operation of our various real estate assets. The subordinated debt-financing
portion is typically 30% and Elscint's portion of such amount varies based on
the portion of its ownership in the relevant subsidiary. The balance of the
amount needed for the construction of the assets is financed through the
mortgage of the underlying real estates in favor of local banks that provide
financing. The subordinated debt financing to our wholly-owned and
jointly-controlled subsidiaries is typically provided by Elscint through
shareholders loans that are subordinated to the bank loans provided to the
subsidiary.
InSightec's capital resources are obtained primarily from additional
investments in equity or in convertible notes by its shareholders and from its
revenues from sale of medical systems. Such amounts are used for research and
development activities aimed at obtaining FDA approvals for additional
treatments and other general corporate expenses such as cost of revenues ,
marketing and selling and general and administrative expenses.
LIQUIDITY
Major balance sheet items as a percentage of total assets as at December
31, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:
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2004 2003
Current assets.................... 16% 10%
Current liabilities............... 18% 21%
Long-term Investments and Fixed
assets............................ 82% 88%
Long-term liabilities............. 54% 51%
Minority Interest................. 9% 8%
Shareholders' equity.............. 18% 17%
EMI
On July 30, 2004 PC finalized the sale of 12 shopping centers owned and
operated by PC in Hungary, to Klepierre. The net cash consideration paid to PC
and its subsidiaries, totaled approximately E 94.1 million (approximately $116.5
million) (after the repayment of all outstanding debts). See "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Recent Developments".
We used the proceeds from this sale for the following:
(1) Tender offer to repurchase of shares in the amount of NIS 159.5
million (approximately $32 million): On December 27, 2004, the Company completed
a tender offer to repurchase, at a price of $11.40 per share, 2,800,000 of its
Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 11.50% of the Company's issued and
outstanding share capital.
(2) A dividend payment in the amount of NIS 154 million (approximately $37
million): On February 7, 2005, the Company's board of directors declared a
dividend in an aggregate amount of $37 million ($1.689 per Ordinary Share). The
dividend payment date was set for March 17, 2005 to shareholders of record as of
March 2, 2005.
(3) Investment in convertible notes of Insightec in the amount of NIS 33
million (approximately $7.5 million): On September 28, 2004, InSightec signed an
agreement for an internal round of financing totaling $21 million from its
existing investors. Such financing was effected by way of convertible notes
bearing an annual interest rate of Libor + 3%. The
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convertible notes may be converted in whole or in part at any time into ordinary
shares of InSightec at a conversion rate of $7.3 per share. Following the
completion of this latest investment, the Company's shareholdings in InSightec
on a fully-diluted basis totals 52.2%.
(4) Repayment of part of the loans previously obtained by the Company from
Israeli banks in the amount of NIS 52 million (approximately $12 million). The
repayment of these loans was made during fiscal year 2005.
(5) The remaining amounts used for continuing investments in the malls that
are built and for general corporate expenses.
On April 21, 2005, PC completed a transaction for the sale of four (4)
shopping centers owned and operated by Plaza Centers in Hungary to a subsidiary
of the Dawnay Day Group. The aggregate net cash consideration paid to PC and its
subsidiaries totaled approximately E16.7 million, or approximately US$21.7
million (after the repayment of all outstanding debts).
On May 17, 2005, PC completed an acquisition of the 50% not owned by it in
the Sadyba commercial and entertainment center in Warsaw, Poland, for a purchase
price of approximately US$19.5 million.
On May 22, 2005, the Company's board of directors approved the Heads of
Terms signed on May 20, 2005 by PC with the Klepierre Group of France for the
sale by PC of a portfolio that includes four (4) operational malls in Poland and
an additional four (4) centers under development in Poland and the Czech
Republic. Klepierre also has an option to acquire a third shopping center under
development in Poland, subject to the attainment of certain conditions. The
Heads of Terms is subject to approval by the respective Boards of the Company
and PC and the Supervisory Board of the Klepierre Group, and is subject to the
fulfillment of certain conditions. See "Item 4 - Information on the Company -
Recent Developments"..
Elscint's financing and Asset disposition
In the year ended December 31, 2004 Elscint drew funds mainly from the
following facilities:
- In December 2003, Elscint's jointly-controlled subsidiary, Riverbank
Hotel Holding B.V. ("RBH"), signed a long term credit facility
agreement with a bank according to which the bank has made available
to RBH a credit facility in the aggregate amount of GBP 67.0 million
(in which Elscint's share is GBP 33.5 million in accordance with its
50% share holding). In accordance with the agreement, the facility
shall be used initially for the payment of the short-term credit
facility previously provided by the bank and the remaining proceeds
will finance the cost incurred in connection with construction of
the Riverbank Hotel. The loan bears annual interest at the basic
rate of the bank plus a margin of 1.4%, provided that the interest
rate shall in no event be less than LIBOR plus 2.2% per annum. The
loan is repayable over a period of 10 years commencing on the
earlier of (i) August 27, 2007 or (ii) the Economic Completion Date
(as determined in the agreement), and the remaining balance is
repayable as a bullet repayment at the end of the period.
As part of the agreement, the bank was provided with (i) a security
interest in RBH's tangible fixed assets and shares, (ii) a guarantee
in favor of the bank provided severally by Elscint Ltd. and
companies (in which Elscint's share is GBP 13.1 million) of the Red
Sea Group ("RSG") each in the amount 7.1% of the outstanding loan
and (iii) a joint construction completion guarantee in favor of the
bank was provided by Elscint Ltd. and RSG. In addition, RBH must
comply with a number of financial and operational covenants as
specified in the loan agreement.
In the year ended December 31, 2004, RBH drew funds under this
facility in the amount of GBP 26.2 million (Elscint's share is GBP
13.1 million) which was used for the construction of the project. As
of December 31, 2004, RBH'S outstanding loan amounted to GBP 61.6
million.
- In October 2004, Elscint's jointly-controlled subsidiaries, Victoria
Hotel C.V ("VHCV") and Utrecht Victoria Hotel B.V ("Utrecht")
together with The Mandarin Hotel B.V (a company in the RSG) signed
an agreement with a foreign bank for a refinancing loan in the
amount of Euro 80.0 million, in which Elscint's jointly-controlled
subsidiaries' share is Euro 71.7 million. An amount of Euro 49.3
million served as a repayment of a previous bank loan extended to
the jointly-controlled subsidiaries and the remainder was used for
repayment of owner loans, which resulted in an increase in our
available cash.
Approximately Euro 4.6 million must be paid during the first 5 years
and the remainder must be paid as a bullet repayment at the end of
the term (September 30, 2009). The interest rate on this loan was
fixed by a swap transaction at the rate of 5.1% per annum.
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As security for the loan the borrowers have provided the bank,
amongst others, with a security interest in the borrowers' real
estate and moveable assets, a pledge on the borrowers shares, lease
agreements, management agreements, income receivables accounts, and
insurance rights.
As part of the agreement, it was determined that all borrowers and
guarantors are jointly and severally responsible to the bank for all
of the borrowers' obligations under the agreement.
In addition, the borrowers have took upon themselves to comply with
a number of financial and operational covenants as specified in the
loan agreement.
- In November 2003, Elscint sold to a third party its interest
(approximately 16%, fully diluted) in Algotech. The proceeds from
this sale were approximately $7.8 million (subject to adjustments)
out of which an amount of $6.3 million has been received as of
December 31, 2003. During the year ended December 31, 2004 and 2005
Elscint has received additional and final proceeds in the amount of
$0.7 million and $ 0.4 million, respectively.
- In April 2004, Elscint Inc. signed an agreement with an unrelated
third party for the sale of its building in Rockleigh, New Jersey.
Upon the closing of the agreement, in June 2004, Elscint Inc.
received total consideration in the amount of $4.75 million.
The following table sets forth the components of our cash flows for the
periods indicated:
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2004 2004 2003 2002
Convenience
Translation NIS NIS NIS
US $ Thousands Thousands Thousands
Net cash used in operating
activities ................ (5,005) (21,562) (8,333) (3,966)
Net cash provided by (used
in) investing activities... 29,824 128,481 131,443 (497,736)
Net cash provided by (used
in) financing activities... 17,613 75,872 (174,995) 350,100
Net effect on cash due to
changes in currency
exchange rates............. (123) (522) 3,959 6,235
Increase (Decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents.. 42,309 182,269 (47,926) (145,367)
COMPARISON BETWEEN DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND DECEMBER 31, 2003
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31,
2004, was NIS 21.6 million ($5 million), as compared to net cash used in
operating activities of NIS 8.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2003.
This increase in net cash used in operating activities in the amount of NIS 13.3
was due mainly to the following:
(i) A decrease in the amount of NIS 46 million in PC's Net cash provided
by its operating centers activities, mainly due to the exclusion of the
activities of 12 shopping centers in Hungary, which were sold to Klepierre at
the beginning of the third quarter of 2004.
(ii) An increase in the Company's cash used in the amount of NIS 5 million
deriving from losses from derivative financial transactions carried out by the
Company's investments department, as compared to the previous year.
This was offset by:
(i) A decrease in the amount of NIS 25.5 million in InSightec's Net cash
used for its operating activities as a result of revenues generated from the
sales of medical systems, which were recorded for the first time during the
first quarter of 2004.
(ii) An increase in the amount of NIS 9.7 million in Elscint's Net cash
generated its hotel and leisure segment, offset in part by an increase in net
finance expenses.
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(iii) A decrease in the amount of NIS 6 million in Net cash used for
discontinued activities. The negative cash flow for the year ended December 31,
2003, was mainly attributed to realizations of bank guarantees previously
provided to a foreign bank in respect of a former customer's liabilities to the
foreign bank.
Cash and cash equivalents increased to NIS 345 million (approximately $80
million) at December 31, 2004 from NIS 163 million at December 31, 2003 an
increase of NIS 182 million.
This increase was primarily due to the following:
(1) proceeds of NIS 471 million from realization of investments and fixed
assets mainly from the sale of 12 malls to Klepierre in the third Quarter.
(2) proceeds of NIS 74 million from Issuance of convertible debentures and
shares by Insightec.
(3) Receipt of net additional NIS 142 million from banks for the
construction of the malls and the hotels.
(4) change of NIS 58 million in short term deposits and marketable
securities mainly from reclassification of cash and cash equivalents to short
term deposits.
Less:
(1) Use of NIS 138.5 million for Self-purchase of the company's shares on
December 2004.
(2) Use of NIS 408 million for purchase of fixed assets due to the ongoing
investments in the commercial and entertainment malls and the construction of
the hotels.
(3) Use of NIS 19.5 million for InSightec's research and development
activities.
Hotels, commercial centers and other fixed assets decreased to NIS 3.5
billion (approximately $0.8 billion) at December 31, 2004 from NIS 4.6 billion
at December 31, 2003, a decrease of NIS 1.1 billion. This decrease was primarily
due to a decrease in the amount of NIS 1.5 billion deriving from the sale of the
12 malls to Klepierre and was offset by the continuing investments in the
commercial centers and in Elscint's hotels under construction in Europe.
Short-term credits and long term debt decreased to NIS 2,954 million
(approximately $685 million) at December 31, 2004 from NIS 3,758 million at
December 31, 2003. The decrease in borrowings resulted primarily from (i)
repayment of loans (mainly of long term loans in the amount of NIS 1,091 million
which used to finance the 12 malls that were sold to Klepierre), and (ii)
repayment of certain short term loans out of deposits that secured the repayment
of such short term loans, offset by (iii) loans obtained for the financing of
new malls and hotels.
We anticipate, based on management's internal forecasts and assumptions
relating to our operations, that our existing cash and funds generated from
operations, together with the proceeds from the sale of assets and together with
our existing financing agreements, will be sufficient to meet our working
capital and capital expenditure requirements for the completion of those
projects whose construction has already commenced.
In the event that our plans change, our assumptions change or prove to be
inaccurate, business conditions change, or if other capital resources and
projected cash flow otherwise prove to be insufficient to fund our operations
(due to unanticipated expenses or other unforeseen events), we may be required
to reduce our operating expenses or use more of our cash reserves to fund
operating expenses. In addition, we may need to seek additional financing sooner
than currently anticipated. We have no current arrangements with respect to
sources of additional financing and there can be no assurance that we will be
able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Cash and amounts on deposit in Israel and abroad are deposited in banks.
For information on composition of the short and long-term investment portfolio,
see Notes 4 and 8 to the financial statements included in Item 18. Such
investments are exposed to market-price fluctuation, with the group affected by
fluctuation of the Israeli capital market, over which the group has no control.
Such changes may have an impact on the value of these investments upon
realization.
The Company and most of its investee companies (the "group companies") are
not materially exposed to credit risks stemming from dependence on a given
customer. The group companies examine, on an ongoing basis, the amount of credit
extended to their customers and, accordingly, record a provision for doubtful
accounts based on those factors affecting credit risks of certain customers in
the opinion of these companies' management.
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In 2003, the Controller of the Banks in Israel instituted new regulations
governing lending by Israeli banks to groups of affiliated borrowers. Under
these regulations, the banks are limited in their maximum exposure to groups of
affiliated companies under a combined lending ceiling based on objective and
subjective guidelines. As a result, the Company's borrowing capacity may be
limited under certain circumstances, even if it has unused lines of credit, due
to borrowing by companies affiliated with shareholders that are defined by the
Controller of the Banks as controlling shareholders of the Company. In
anticipation of such developments, the Company is developing credit facilities
that will not be affected by the new regulations.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Derivative financial instruments that are designated for hedging existing
assets or liabilities are charged to the statement of operations when the
results deriving from those assets or liabilities are included in the statement
of operations. Derivative financial instruments that are not designated for
hedging purposes are stated at estimated fair value. Changes in their fair value
during the reporting period are included in the statement of operations.
For information about financial instruments used, profile of debt,
currencies and interest rate structure, see "Item 11 - Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks".
OTHER LOANS
EMI
We have entered into or assumed liability for various financing agreements,
either directly or indirectly through our subsidiaries, to provide capital for
the purchase, construction, renovation and operation of shopping and
entertainment centers and hotels as well as for various investments in our other
fields of operations. In our opinion, our working capital is sufficient for our
current requirements; however, our subsidiaries may continue to borrow funds
from time to time to finance their various projects. Set forth below is certain
material information with respect to loans extended to EMI and its subsidiaries:
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OUTSTANDING
NAME OF MALL/PURPOSE/ AMOUNT AND AS OF
OTHER TERM OF LOAN 31/12/2004 LENDING BANK INTEREST ON LOAN
EMI - General for financing $50.7 million $50.7 million. Bank Hapoalim Libor + 3.35%
future businesses and for 10 year B.M.
activities, in particular to be repaid
in the mall businesses and by 2013, in
refinancing a previous loan 18 equal
granted in relation to semi-annual
payment of a dividend installments,
declared in April 1999. commencing on
June 30, 2004.
EMI - General for financing Short term $3.5 million Bank Hapoalim Libor + 3.35%
future businesses and revolving B.M.
activities, in particular credit
in the mall businesses facility in
the amount of
$3.5 million
EUBV - General for Short term $4.5 million Bank Hapoalim Libor + 3.35%
financing future businesses revolving B.M.
and activities, in credit
particular in the mall facility in
businesses the amount of
$4.5 million
EUBV - General for $25 million $22.2 million Bank Hapoalim Libor + 3.35%
financing future businesses for 10 year B.M.
and activities, in to be repaid
particular in the mall by 2013, in
businesses 18 equal
semi-annual
installments,
commencing on
June 30, 2004.
Additional information:
As part of the agreement, an arrangement to accelerate repayment was
established as follows: (i) net amounts received by the Company and/or
EUBV, from public or private offerings of securities of the Company
(and/or of its subsidiaries which were financed by the loan funds), as
part of a business merger, as the result of the realization of assets
and/or investments, or as the result of refinancing or any other receipt
of capital by the Company (and/or its subsidiaries, as above), will be
used first to repay the loans; (ii) net amounts so received from
realization of the shares of PC or shares of a Project Company (by means
of sale or issuance to a third party) or the sale of a project owned
thereby (in full or part), will serve to repay part of the loans (relative
to the portion sold) that were received
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AMOUNT
OUTSTANDING
NAME OF MALL/PURPOSE/ AMOUNT AND AS OF
OTHER TERM OF LOAN 31/12/2004 LENDING BANK INTEREST ON LOAN
to finance the investment in shares or projects realized, as the case may
be; (iii) part of the net amounts to be received from refinancing will be
used initially to repay the loans, as long as the total balance of the
loans exceeds $ 40.0 million. The Company and EUBV have the right, in
terms of the agreement, to convert on any repayment date the linkage
currency of up to 50% of the balance of the loans, to Euro.
The Company undertook to comply with financial covenants, including, among
other things, an undertaking to maintain throughout the term of credit a
minimum ratio of "adjusted shareholders equity" of the Company to its
"adjusted balance sheet," all as defined in the agreement. The Company
also committed to a minimum "net operating profit", before financial
expenses and before depreciation and amortization deductions as and from
2004 (throughout 2004 and 2005 - before deduction of all or half,
respectively, of the research and development expenses relating to
Insightec). The Company further committed to a minimum "net asset value"
of PC (after deduction of loans, including shareholder loans) as and from
2004, which is to be determined by an external appraiser.
The Company's subsidiary (EUN) has pledged and assigned to and in favor of
the Bank all shares held thereby in PC as well as all shares held in
Sadyba (which pledge has been lifted in May 2005, due to the acquisition
of Sadyba's shares held by the other shareholder and concurrently with the
receipt of primary financing from a foreign bank) and all, as a security,
unlimited in amount, for the loan received. The Company also undertook not
to pledge, in favor of third parties, any existing and prospective assets,
without the Bank's prior consent (excluding pledges of new assets and/or
projects - granted in favor of those who financed - or refinanced -
acquisition and/or execution of same). The Company further undertook to
provide under certain circumstances, some additional securities as
detailed in the agreement, including a secondary lien on assets and
interests acquired through funds provided by the credit line.
Should the Company fail to comply with all or any of said financial
covenants, or upon the occurrence of an event of default (including
failure to provide the additional securities), the Bank shall be entitled
to demand the immediate repayment of the loan. As of December 31, 2004,
both the Company and EUN are in compliance with the financial covenants,
as required.
Upon consummation of the transaction for the sale of the commercial and
entertainment centers in July 2004, and the execution of an agreement (in
January 2005) for the sale of 4 additional centers in Hungary, the Company
and EUBV are conducting negotiations with the bank with the view of
mutually rescheduling the rate and scope of repayments and the other terms
of credit. In the framework of re-examining various terms contained in the
loan agreements, the bank has informed the Company that (i) repayment of
the loans which the Company and EUN were obliged to repay as a result of
such sale of the commercial centers, as stipulated in the loan agreements,
is not yet required; (ii) repayment of the short-term credit (principal
and interest; including current maturities of long-term banking credit),
which the bank had provided the Company with, and which repayment dates
had fallen prior to December 31, 2004, will be required on January 1,
2006, with the exception of credit in the amount of $7.0 million dollars,
which had accrued for payment, as abovestated and which would become due
and payable, upon the bank's demand, by June 30, 2005; (iii) the bank has
consented, subject to certain conditions, to the conversion of the linkage
currency of the entire (100%) balance of the loans provided to the
Company, from US Dollar to EURO, at the request of the Company and/or EUN.
Accordingly, the balance of the bank credits (with the exception of the
aforementioned $7.0 million), was classified as long-term loans.
Following the negotiations discussed above with the bank, on May 31,2005
after receiving the bank's consent, the Company and EUBV made a conversion
of the linkage currency of part of the loans in the amount of $56 million
from US Dollar to EURO. These EURO loans are to be paid by June 30, 2006.
EMI - for investment in $10 million $10 million Bank Hapoalim LIBOR + 3%
InSightec credit B.M.
facility
repayable in
December
2004.
InSightec- General for Short term $5.2 million Bank Hapoalim Libor + 2.5%
financing future businesses revolving B.M.
and activities, in credit
particular in the mall facility in
businesses the amount of
$15 million
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
EMI provided a guarantee up to $5 million to this loan
EMI - General, for $19.1 $19.1 million Bank Leumi Libor + 3.35%
financing acquisition of million. Le-Israel Ltd.
land property (including
the Sadyba mall)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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OUTSTANDING
NAME OF MALL/PURPOSE/ AMOUNT AND AS OF
OTHER TERM OF LOAN 31/12/2004 LENDING BANK INTEREST ON LOAN
Pledge of cash deposit and securities of $2.9 million; negative pledge over Elscint's shares.
EMI - General for financing $14 million $9.2 million Israeli Libor +3.3%
future businesses and Discount Bank
acquisition of land property Ltd.
Krakow Tranche A-B EUR -EUR 41.5 EUR 38.3 OVAG and MKB Euribor + 1.6%
million million Rt. And
Investkredit
Euribor + 1.6%
Krakow Tranche A-B USD USD 8.5 million USD 7.8 Libor + 1.6%
million
Libor + 2.15%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on the mall, Assignment of
leases in mall; Pledge over bank accounts, pledge over insurance claims
Ruda EUR 16 million EUR 13.5 ING Bank Euribor + 1.9%
Slaski S.A.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on the mall, Assignment of
leases in mall; Pledge over bank accounts, pledge over insurance claims
Poznan EUR 39.8 EUR 8.88 Bank Polska Euribor + 1.9%
million million Kasa Opieki
S.A. and OTP
Rt.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on the mall, Assignment of
leases in mall; Pledge over bank accounts, pledge over insurance claims
Prague 4 EUR EUR 3.2 MKB Rt. And Euribor + 2.0%
27.4 million million Investkredit
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :First ranking mortgage on the mall, Assignment of
leases in mall; Pledge over bank accounts, pledge over insurance claims
Prague 3 EUR 7.5 EUR 7.4 million Erste Bank AG Euribor + 1.75%
million
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on the land, assignment of current and future leases
Tatabanya Plaza EUR 3.5 EUR 2.8 MKB Rt. Euribor + 1.85%
million million
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pledge on interest of Tatabanya Plaza, suretyship of
PC, Negative pledge, Pledge over shares of Helios Plaza
Szombathely 2002 EUR 3.9 EUR 3.9 MKB Rt. Euribor + 2.0%
million million
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on land in Lodz, Poland
Plaza House EUR 2.8 EUR 1.9 HVB Bank Euribor + 1.35%
million million Hungary Rt.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on building; Pledge on insurance claims
Helios EUR 7.5 EUR 7.5 Pireos Bank Prime + 2.0%
million million (Athens)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on land
Winterbank loan EUR 5.6 EUR 5.6 Bank Winter & 3,35%
million million Co. AG
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Cash deposit
Pecs EUR 14 EUR 13.8 MKB Rt. Euribor + 1.65%
million million
Szombathely EUR 3.25 EUR 3.2 MKB Rt. Euribor + 1.65%
million million
Sopron EUR 11.8 EUR 11.6 MKB Rt. Euribor + 1.65%
million million
Veszprem EUR 11.3 EUR 11.7 MKB Rt. Euribor + 1.65%
million million
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First ranking mortgage on the mall, Assignment of leases
in mall; Pledge over bank accounts, pledge over insurance claims, Cross
collateralization between the 4 malls Note that these Loans have been repaid in
full upon the closing of the Dawnay Day transaction (see "Item 4- Information on
the Company - Recent Developments").
ELSCINT
A. Set forth below is information with respect to loans taken by Elscint,
by its subsidiaries and by its jointly controlled companies. The loans granted
to Elscint's jointly controlled companies are presented in the table at their
full value:
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Amount of
Loan and
Amount
Outstanding
Borrower as of Interest
and lender 12/31/04 on Loan Security for Loan Other Information
Borrower: 3 Credit With Various pledges As long as any of
facilities respect to (first and second the facilities are
Elscint Ltd. in the Loan I - ranking) on outstanding, the
aggregate LIBOR + shares of wholly ratio between
Lender: total of 2.85% owned and jointly equity and total
approximately controlled assets has to be
Bank Hapoalim $68.3 With subsidiary not less than 25%
million respect to companies
Loan II - As per a letter
Amount LIBOR + received from the
outstanding - 2.85% bank, the bank
will not demand
With the repayment of
Loan I in respect to the loan prior to
USD - $0.7 Loan III - January 1, 2006
million LIBOR +
2.85%
Loan II
in Euro
-Euro 35.1
million
Loan III
in GBP
10.2
million
Borrower: Utrecht the - Mortgage on - 6% of principal
Victoria Interest both hotels to be paid
Victoria Hotel on the (and the Mandarin during first
Hotel C.V. B.V.- loan is hotel in not five years
and Utrecht Euro 14.0 hedged by owned by commencing
Victoria million a SWAP Elscint) December 31, 2004
Hotel B.V. transaction,
(and The Amount accordingly
Mandarin outstanding the fixed - First priority
Hotel B.V. Euro 14.0 interest security on - Balance to be
- a company million rate is moveable paid at end of
owned by 5.11% per property, bank term (September 30,
the Red Sea Victoria annum accounts 2009)
Group) Hotel (operating
C.V. - income and debt - Elscint has no
Euro 57.8 service interest in the
million reserve), Mandarin hotel
Lender: rights of the included in the
borrowers under refinancing
Merrill Amount their loan. Since all
Lynch outstanding management borrowers have
International Euro 57.7 agreements and joint and several
million insurance liability, Elscint
proceeds has a mutual indemnity
arrangement with
- First ranking the owner of the
pledge on Mandarin hotel
shares of with respect to
borrowers which liabilities of
own the rights each borrower
to the land under the loan,
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Amount of
Loan and
Amount
Outstanding
Borrower as of Interest
and lender 12/31/04 on Loan Security for Loan Other Information
Borrower: GBP 58.2 the interest - Mortgage on - GBP 12.7
million on the hotel million payable
Shaw Hotel loan is in quarterly
Holding B.V. Amount hedged by - Fixed and installments
outstanding a SWAP floating over a period of
- GBP 58.1 transaction, charge over 25 years from
million accordingly the borrower's June 2003.
Lender: the fixed tangible
interest fixed - GBP 21.3
Bradford & rate is assets million payable
Bingley Plc 5.8% per in quarterly
and The annum installments
Governor - Rights to all from June 2008
and Company revenues over a period of
of The Bank and 20 years.
of Scotland profits
that - GBP 24.2
will be million payable
received as a bullet
from the repayment in
long 2027.
term
lease
agreement
with
Accor
- First ranking
pledge on
shares of
subsidiary that
owns the rights
to the land
- GBP 95 thousand
deposite to
guarantee
interest payments
Borrower: Loan: Prime - 1% - $500,000 - Capital
deposit to repayments
Park Plaza Rand 20 guarantee commenced on
Hotel million repayment of October 1, 2003
(Sandton) loan with monthly
(Proprietary) Amount installments of
Ltd. outstanding - Mortgage on Rand 33 thousand.
- Rand hotel In each succeeding
19.3 year the monthly
million - Rand 5 million installments
Lender: bond over the will increase by
hotel's movables Rand 17 thousand
Nedcor and debtors
Investment
Bank Ltd
Borrower: Credit LIBOR + - First priority - GBP 14.1
Facility - 1.65% mortgage on the million of the
Victoria land and the loan repayable
Hotel GBP 39.9 building and in 20 quarterly
Holding B.V. millions lien on all installments
moveable assets. commencing March
Amount First 2003; balance
outstanding ranking pledge repayable in one
Lender: -GBP 37.1 on Victoria payment in
millions Hotel Holding December 2012
Bank Hapoalim B.V.'s shares.
B.M London
Branch - Guarantees by
each of Elscint
and a company
of the Red Sea
Group in the
amount equal to
2.5% of total
costs of the
project
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Amount of
Loan and
Amount
Outstanding
Borrower as of Interest
and lender 12/31/04 on Loan Security for Loan Other Information
Borrower: Two First loan - Pledge on a The Bank has
loans, - LIBOR + security deposit restricted its right
BEA Hotels each for 1% of $14 million to realize the
Eastern $13.0 Elscint guarantee, by
Europe B.V. million Second - Lien on Domino linking it to the
loan - and Bucuresti realization of the
Amount LIBOR + shares pledge over the
outstanding 2.5% Bucuresti shares
Lender: - $26 - Lien on BEA owned by Domino
million Hotel Eastern (except for certain
Bank Leumi Europe shares instances stipulated
Le Israel and a floating in the loan agreement)
Ltd. lien on its
assets
- A floating
lien on
Domino's assets
- Undertaking to
maintain existing
ownership structure
of hotel
- Unlimited
guarantee by
Elscint
Borrower: Credit LIBOR + - Liens on all Half of the loan will
facility 2.2% assets, including be repayable in
Riverbank - GBP 67 leasehold quarterly installments
Hotel million rights to the over 10 years commencing
Holding B.V. land and at the earliest of (i)
Amount goodwill of August 27, 2007 or
outstanding hotel owning (ii) the Economic
- GBP 61.7 subsidiary Completion Date as
Lender: million determined in the
- First ranking agreement and the
Bank pledge on shares remaining balance
Hapoalim of subsidiary will be repayable as
B.M London that owns a bullet repayment
Branch the rights after 10 years
to the land
- A joint
construction
completion
guarantee
provided by
Elscint and a
subsidiary of
the Red Sea
Group
- A guarantee in
favor of the bank
by Elscint and a
company in the Red
Sea Group each in
the amount equal
to 7.1% of the
outstanding loan
Borrower: GBP 14.2 LIBOR + - Fixed and - Half of the
million 1.4% floating lien loan repayable in
Grandis on rights to quarterly installments
Netherlands Amount borrower's over 10 years commencing
Holding B.V. outstanding assets, December 2002.
-GBP 12.7 including Balance to be
million goodwill repaid after 10
years (December
Lender: - First ranking 2012)
pledge on shares
Bank of subsidiary
Hapoalim that owns the
B.M London rights to the
Branch land
- L5.4 million
of the loan is
guaranteed by
Elscint Limited
and Red Sea for
50% each
Borrower: Credit LIBOR + - Mortgage on As per letter
Facility 2.5% Arena and the received, the bank
S.L.S Sails -$46 land will not demand the
Ltd. million repayment of the loan
- First ranking prior to January 1,
Amount pledge on shares 2006
outstanding of subsidiary
Lender: - $46 that owns the
million rights to the
Bank land
Discount
- Floating lien
on assets of
center owning
subsidiary and
rights with
respect to
current and
future tenants
- A guarantee by
Elscint
B. Elscint's subsidiaries and jointly controlled companies which are engaged in
construction and/or the operation of
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hotels and the Arena entered into loan agreements with banks and financial
institutions, which include an undertaking of those companies to comply with
certain financial and operational covenants ("covenants") throughout the
duration of the respective loans. The covenants include:, achieving certain
operational milestones on certain specified dates (e.g. scope of lease, etc.);
complying with debt cover ratio, "loan outstanding amount" to secured assets
value ratio; complying with certain restrictions on interest rates; maintaining
certain cash balances for current operations; maintaining equity to project cost
ratio and net profit to current bank's debt; occupancy percentage; average room
or rental fee rates; and others. In addition, Elscint has also entered into
credit agreement under which it undertook to comply with certain financial
covenants, namely maintaining, a minimum ratio of shareholders' equity to total
balance sheet assets throughout the duration of the loan. In the event the
Borrowers will not be in compliance with these covenants, the lenders have the
right to call the loan for immediate repayment.
MATERIAL COMMITMENTS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
See tabular disclosure of contractual obligations in Item 5 F below.
C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SCIENTIST
The Israeli government encourages industrial companies by funding their
research and development activities through grants of the OCS.
EMI
Insightec's research and development efforts have been financed, in part,
through OCS grants. Insightec has applied and received grants totaling $10.5
million from the OCS since its inception in 1999. Insightec is required to repay
these grants to the OCS through royalties amounting to 3% of its revenues until
the entire amount is repaid. We record these costs in our cost of revenues from
sale of medical systems.
The following table shows EMI's consolidated total research and
development expenditures and royalty-bearing participation by the Israeli
government for the years 2002 through 2004, together with the percentages of net
revenues for each year (in NIS thousands, except for percentages):
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Convenience Year Ended December 31,
translation
to US $
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2004 2004 2003 2002
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Thousands Thousands % of net Thousands % of net Thousands % of net
of $ of NIS revenues of NIS revenues of NIS revenues
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Total
expenditures
for research
and development 10,641 45,842 7.8 51,187 9.4 36,097 7.4
Royalty-bearing
participation
from the 1,784 7,684 1.3 7,468 1.4 7,643 1.6
Government of
Israel
Net research
and
development
expenses 8,857 38,158 6.5 43,719 8.0 28,454 5.8
funded by EMI
All research and development expenses are attributed to InSightec.
D. TREND INFORMATION
EMI'S COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT MALLS BUSINESS
The economies of most Central European countries are experiencing a
moderate upward trend, as evidenced by gross domestic products ranging between
3% to 7%. The commercial and entertainment malls business benefits from these
trends, which are generally manifested in increased consumer spending, but at
the same time are subject to local pressures of supply and demand. With the
growth in the number of commercial and entertainment malls, especially in the
capital and large regional cities, supply is beginning to outpace demand,
resulting in increasingly aggressive competition for patronage. However, the
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negative impact of these market forces on our shopping and entertainment centers
is offset by the strong emphasis which PC places on the entertainment facilities
which it offers to its customers, which has been shown to be a dominant factor
in attracting visitors to the malls.
In the smaller regional cities, where both local and foreign investors are
reluctant to develop projects, the shopping and entertainment centers of PC
generally operate in an environment devoid of similar concept shopping centers
and thus benefit, notwithstanding that the catchment populations are smaller and
the relative buying power of patrons is less than in the larger metropolitan
locations. However the emergence of "power centers" in many regional cities is
impacting upon patronage and constitute competition. The entry of Hungary,
Poland, the Czech Republic and Latvia into the European Union is anticipated to
generate a significant increase in business oriented traffic and tourism,
principally into the capital cities, which will in turn bolster the number of
visitors to the shopping centers. However this trend is offset by very
aggressive competition in the capital cities.
The entertainment and commercial centers may experience seasonal shifts in
retail activity. Generally speaking, peak holiday seasons (such as Christmas,
Easter, Passover, the Jewish New Year (with respect to Elscint's shopping and
entertainment center in Herzlia, Israel) and other national holidays), will show
an increase in patron traffic, both for the purchase of holiday gifts and for
utilizing the entertainment facilities offered by the center. The periods
immediately following such periods tend to show a decrease in the number of
patrons visiting the centers and a corresponding slow down in retail activity.
However, this may be offset by the fact that the indoor facilities offer a
heated or an air-conditioned environment for shoppers and patrons which is of
particular significance in areas with severe weather conditions.
ELSCINT'S HOTEL BUSINESS
Elscint's hotel business is affected by the trends in each of the
geographic areas in which it operates.
Contrary to the weak results of the hotel industry in years 2001 to 2003,
most of the western European markets experienced in 2004 an increase in revenue
per available room (RevPAR), which was derived mainly from an increase in
occupancy rates. Management believes this has resulted from the trends discussed
below.
2004 was a significant year for the hotel industry in Europe. Ten
countries joined the European Union making significant changes in the political,
cultural and demographic arena. Europe has hosted two major sporting events: the
Olympics and the Euro 2004 Football Championships, which influenced especially
their host cities. In addition, low cost flight is changing the travel patterns
across the region and is resulting in an increase of travel and revenues in our
hotels business.
During the last 12 months, several new travel trends have been
experienced: (i) consumers are becoming more independent and show a clear
preference for making their own travel arrangements, mainly due to the increased
use and availability of Internet booking, the increasing number of online
booking engines and the expansion of low-cost airlines; (ii) there has been an
increased in price transparency available on the internet, which combined with
economic and social uncertainty, also means that booking lead times remain short
while price sensitivity stays high; and (iii) the preference for more frequent
and short stay trips has continued to be evident in travel patterns.
In 2001 and 2002, the Western European hotel industry generally
experienced a decline in industry results, following the outbreak of "foot and
mouth" disease and the subsequent September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New
York. This trend continued in 2003 when the European hotel industry was
challenged with operating and economic conditions that were effected by the war
in Iraq and the outbreak of SARS. These events caused a continuance in the slow
down of corporate spending. In addition, weak domestic demand coupled with an
appreciating Euro has resulted in a weak growth across the Euro-zone.
Although the situation in Iraq remains unsettled and political unrest and
terrorism has flared up several times in other Iraqi cities, the impact on
economies and hotel performance has not been as harsh in 2004 as it was in the
aftermath of 9/11.
The Asian's tsunami disaster, at the end of 2004, has not impacted Europe
results in 2004. The UK and particularly the London hotels have enjoyed an
improvement in results reversing the poor trends of recent years, especially due
to: (i) the improvement in the economic conditions and growth to the GDP; (ii)
low inflation in spite of the increase of interest rates; and (iii) the strong
increase in the number of visitor. The market has seen recovery in both tourist
arrivals and corporate business.
The strength of the Euro against the GBP is making the UK more price
competitive for Europeans than ever before. London, in particular, has enjoyed a
remarkable comeback given the global events of the last three years.
Amsterdam is struggling to sustain demand from the corporate market and
has lost profitable conference and incentive business to cheaper locations
across Europe.
However, the positive outlook and the continuation of a recovery from the
3 years of decline, will depend on the global geopolitical situation and
security stability. Appreciation of the Euro will also encumber growth of the
European
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economy relative to the rest of the world.
Some of the Central Europe countries joining the EU are expected to have
improved hotel operations and performance due to lower prices and cost of living
and extra travel routes with cheaper flight prices.
E. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
1. As of December 31, 2004, the Company guaranteed a credit facility
extended to InSightec by an Israeli bank in the amount of approximately $5
million - See "Item 5 Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans"
2. With respect to the acquisition by a subsidiary of PC of the control of
the Hungarian company owning land on the Obuda Island, the minority shareholder
in such company was granted a put option to sell to PC's subsidiary its share in
the Hungarian company. Such put option is exercisable until April 2007, and the
purchase price payable by PC's subsidiary in the event that the put option is
exercised will reflect the cost of the shares plus interest at a rate of Euribor
+ 2% per year less all dividends that shall have been paid to the minority
shareholder by the Hungarian company through the date of exercise of the put
option.
3. With respect to the purchase by PC's subsidiary of the shares in the
Hungarian company Ercorner Kft. referred to in Item 4 above, the Company gave to
a bank that financed such share acquisition a guarantee for the obligation
assumed by PC's subsidiary to cause the land zone of the island to be changed to
the purposes of for offices, commerce, tourism, entertainment, recreation and
hotels - See "Item 4 - Information On The Company - Recent Developments".
4. The Company engages in the trading of derivative and other financial
trading instruments for hedging and speculative purposes. The results of such
activities, and the value of assets and liabilities arising therefrom, are
affected by the volatility in foreign exchange rates and interest rates.
Following December 31, 2004, the Company entered into various speculative
currency transactions. For further information See "Item 11 - Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks - Financial Instruments Risk".
5. In the course of the transaction for the sale by PC to Klepierre of 12
operational shopping and entertainment centers, as security for achieving
certain future revenues, PC provided a bank guarantee totaling E7.5 million ($9
million). The guarantee will decrease annually starting from the end of the
fifth year and through the tenth year as revenue targets are met. For further
information see Item 4 above.
6. In the course of the transaction for the sale of 4 operational shopping
and entertainment centers in Hungary by PC to the Dawnay Day Group, PC agreed to
guarantee certain portions of the rental revenues of one of the acquired
shopping centers for a period of three years from the time of closing, as
security for certain minimum rental revenues. EMI estimates the value of this
guarantee (as of the date of this report) to be in the aggregate amount of
approximately US$1.7 million. For further information see item 4 above.
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F. TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Our contractual obligations mainly consist of long-term loans from
banks and financial institutions and long-term operational leases. These
obligations are linked to foreign currencies (mainly U.S dollar, GBP and the
Euro). We summarize below our significant contractual obligations as of December
31, 2004 in adjusted NIS, based upon the representative exchange rate as of
December 31, 2004 between the NIS and the currency in which the obligation is
originally denominated. Actual payments of these amounts (as they will be
presented in the financial statements of the Company) are significantly
dependent upon the exchange rate of the NIS against the relevant foreign
currencies and may differ significantly from the amounts presented in the
following table:
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December 31, 2004 (NIS in thousands)
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Total Less than 1 2-3 Years 4-5 Years After 5 Years
Year
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Long-Term Debt (1) 3,385,193 300,921 1,189,616 612,123 1,282,532
Capital (Finance) Leases 0 0 0 0 0
Operating Leases (2) 798,077 9,616 19,805 19,805 748,852
Purchase Obligations and 321,251 259,545 61,706 0 0
Commitments (3) (4)
Other Long Term Liabilities 0 0 0 0 0
Reflected on Balance Sheet
Total 4,504,521 570,082 1,271,127 631,928 2,031,384
(1) For additional information in respect of the long term loans, see
Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 18 of this
report and in Item 5 "Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Loans"
above.
(2) Our operating lease obligations are subject to periodic adjustment
of the lease payments as stipulated in the agreements. In this table we included
the lease obligation based on the most recent available information. For
additional information in respect of our operating lease obligations see Note
10B to the consolidated financial statements included in this report.
(3) Excludes royalty payments that InSightec may have to pay to the
OCS. InSightec partially finances its research and development expenditures
under programs sponsored by the OCS for the support of research and development
activities conducted in Israel. In exchange for OCS participation in the
programs, InSightec agreed to pay 3% - 3.5% of total sales of products developed
within the framework of these programs. At the time the OCS participations were
received, successful development of the related projects was not assured. The
obligation to pay these royalties is contingent on actual sales of the products
and therefore cannot be estimated.
(4) This refers to contracts with supplier and subcontractors in
respect of the construction of our projects.
G. Safe Harbor
This annual report on Form 20-F contains "forward-looking" statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act")
(collectively, the "Safe Harbor Provisions"). These are statements that are not
historical facts and include statements about our beliefs and expectations.
These statements contain potential risks and uncertainties, and actual results
may differ significantly. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by
the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate" and similar expressions.
Such statements appear in this annual report and include statements regarding
the intent, belief or current expectation of EMI or its directors or officers.
Actual results may differ materially from those projected, expressed or implied
in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including,
without limitation, the factors set forth in Item 3 ("Key Information") under
the caption "Risk Factors" ("Cautionary Statements"). Any forward-looking
statements contained in this annual report speak only as of the date hereof, and
we caution potential investors not to place undue reliance on such statements.
We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or
to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
Cautionary Statements.
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ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
The directors and senior officers of EMI as of June 20, 2005 were:
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Mordechay Zisser (1) 49 Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
Shimon Yitzhaki (1) (2) 49 President and Director and Chief Financial Officer
Rachel Lavine (2) 39 Director
Yehoshua (Shuki) Forer (3) 61 Director
David Rubner (2) (4) 65 Director
Yosef Apter (3) (4) 50 External Director
Marc Lavine 51 Corporate Secretary and General Counsel
Zvi Tropp (1) (2) (3) (4) 65 External Director
(1) Member of the Donation Committee
(2) Member of the Balance-Sheet Committee
(3) Member of the Audit Committee
(4) Member of the Merger Committee
MORDECHAY ZISSER. Mr. Zisser was appointed Executive Chairman of our
board of directors in May 1999. He has been President of Europe-Israel since
March 1998 and its Chairman of the board of directors from March 1998, and
President and Chairman of the board of directors of Control Centers, a privately
held company, which is the parent company of Europe-Israel, since 1983.
Europe-Israel and Control Centers are engaged, through their direct and indirect
wholly and partially owned subsidiaries and affiliates, in the following core
businesses: real estate investment, hotel ownership and management, development
and operation of commercial and entertainment malls in Eastern European
countries, in the venture capital investments and in the hi-tech, medical and
bio-technology industries. Control Centers also holds direct interests in
property development projects in Israel. Mr. Zisser is active in charitable
organizations. He is a member of the management of the "Oranit" hostel.
SHIMON YITZHAKI. Mr. Yitzhaki was appointed as the President and a
member of our board of directors in May 1999. In March 2005 Mr. Yitzhaki was
appointed as the chief financial officer of the Company. In May 1999 he was also
appointed as a member of the board of directors of Elscint. Since March 1998,
Mr. Yitzhaki has served as the Vice President of Europe-Israel, and, since the
mid-1980's, as Vice President of Control Centers. Mr. Yitzhaki holds a Bachelor
of Arts degree in accounting from Bar Ilan University and is a certified public
accountant.
RACHEL LAVINE. Ms. Lavine was appointed as a member of our board of
directors in May 1999. In May 1999, Ms. Lavine was also appointed as President
and a member of the board of directors of Elscint. Since March 1998, she has
served as Vice President of Europe-Israel, and, from 1994 to 1998, Ms. Lavine
served as Chief Financial Officer of Control Centers, the parent company of EMI.
Ms. Lavine is the acting Ceo of Plaza Centers. Ms. Lavine holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in accounting and is a certified public accountant.
YEHOSHUA (SHUKI) FORER. Mr. Forer was appointed as a member of our
board of directors in May 1999. He is the Mayor of the City of Rehovot in
Israel. Mr. Forer is an attorney, and was the managing partner of Forer Azrieli
and Partners, a law firm with offices in Tel-Aviv and Rehovot from 1994 to 1998.
Mr. Forer was the Acting Chairman of Herzlia Marina Ltd., Ashkelon Marina Ltd.
and Control Centers from 1989 to 1994 and of Williger Ltd. from 1989 to 1991.
Mr. Forer was also Managing Director of the Israel Ministry of Industry and
Commerce from 1983 to 1986 and of the Investment Center From 1981 to 1983. Mr.
Forer was an Assistant to the Minister of Industry and Commerce in charge of
development areas from 1980 to 1981. Mr. Forer held positions as a member of the
boards of directors of Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd., Israel Chemicals Ltd., Negev
Phosphates Company Ltd., Industrial Buildings Corporation Ltd., Red Sea Hotels
Ltd. ("Red Sea") and Ackerstein Zvi Ltd. and was a member of the Presidium and
Vice President of the Association of the Tel-Aviv Chamber of Commerce from 1987
to 1996. Mr. Forer is currently a member of the board of directors of Castro
Model Ltd. Mr. Forer received his LL.B. with Honors from the Hebrew University
in Jerusalem.
DAVID RUBNER. Mr. Rubner was appointed as a member of our board of
directors in July 2003. Mr. Rubner serves as Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Rubner Technology Ventures Ltd. as well as General Partner in
Hyperion Israel Advisors Ltd., a venture capital firm. From 1991 until 2000, Mr.
Rubner served as President and Chief Executive Officer of ECI Telecom Ltd. Prior
thereto, Mr. Rubner held the positions of Chief Engineer, Vice President of
operations and Executive Vice President and General Manager of the
Telecommunications Division of ECI. Mr. Rubner serves on the boards of certain
public companies including Check Point Software Ltd., Koor Industries Ltd.,
Limpan Electronic Engineering Ltd as well as
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some privately held companies. Mr. Rubner serves on the board of trustees of
Bar-Ilan University, and Shaare Zedek Hospital. Mr. Rubner holds a B.S. degree
in engineering from Queen Mary College, University of London and an M.S. degree
from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Rubner was recipient of the Industry Prize
in 1995.
YOSEF APTER. Mr. Apter was appointed as an external director in
December 2002 for a period of three years. Mr. Apter serves as a business
development manager of Millenium Ltd. Between 1980 and 2002, Mr. Apter served as
a member of the executive boards of the Center for Investigation of Driving and
Casualties, Shiloh Hesder Yeshiva, Nature Life, Zamir Systems Ltd., Binyamin
Regional Council, Binyamin Development Company and Elad Non-Profit Organization.
Mr. Apter also served as a director and vice chairman of Security Funds. Mr.
Apter is a graduate of the Jerusalem College of Technology (B.Sc.) and holds an
MBA from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
MARC LAVINE. Mr. Lavine was appointed as our General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary in May 1999. Mr. Lavine also serves as General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary for Elscint and Europe-Israel. Prior thereto, Mr. Lavine was
in private practice as an associate and as a partner in the law firms Miron,
Bension & Priwes (Tel-Aviv) (1977 to 1997) and Raved, Magriso, Benkel & Caspi
(Tel-Aviv) (1997 to 1998). Mr. Lavine is a graduate of the University of
Zimbabwe (B.L., 1974). Mr. Lavine is married to Rachel Lavine, a director of the
Company.
ZVI TROPP. Mr. Tropp was appointed as an external director in September
2004. Mr. Tropp has been a senior consultant with Zenovar Consultant Ltd. since
2003. From 2000 until 2003, Mr. Tropp served as a chief finance officer of
Enavis Networks, a member of the ECI group, a company engaged in the field of
development of transport equipment for communications networks. Mr. Tropp serves
as a board member of various organizations, including Rafael (Armament
Development Authority), Beit Shemesh Engines, Rada - Electronic Industries and
as the chairman of the Investment Committee of Bank Leumi Le'israel Trust
company Ltd. Mr. Tropp holds a B.Sc. degree in Agriculture and an M.Sc. degree
in Agricultural Economics and business administration from the Hebrew University
in Jerusalem.
B. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The aggregate compensation paid to or accrued on behalf of all of our
officers and directors for the year ended December 31, 2004, as a group, was
approximately NIS 8.8 million (approximately $2 million) of which NIS 433,000
(approximately $100,000) has been accrued by the Company to provide pension and
retirement benefits, and NIS 276,000 (approximately $64,000) was paid to
directors in their capacities as directors. As to cost allocation agreement
entered into by us and our affiliates see Item 7 - related party transactions.
As to ownership of shares and/or options by our directors and executive
officers, see Item 6E - Share Ownership.
C. BOARD PRACTICES
Election of Directors.
Our directors are elected by our shareholders at the annual meeting of
the shareholders by an ordinary majority. Generally, the nominees for a
director's office are recommended by the board of directors. The directors hold
office until the next annual meeting of our shareholders. Our board of directors
may appoint additional directors to our board of directors in the event the
number of directors is less than the maximum number authorized by our articles
of association. Any director so appointed will hold office until the next
general meeting. Our board of directors consists of 7 members. Our current
directors (other than the external directors) were appointed by our shareholders
at their annual meeting on September 2, 2004 and will hold office until the next
annual meeting of our shareholders. None of our directors has a service contract
with us or with our subsidiaries.
External Directors; Independent Directors
The Companies Law requires Israeli public companies (including
companies whose shares were offered to the public outside of Israel) to appoint
at least two external directors. The Companies Law provides for certain
qualifications that a candidate for external directorship must comply with.
Among such requirements, a person may not be appointed as an external director
if such person or person's relative, partner or employer, or any entity
controlled by such person, has, at the date of appointment, or had at any time
during the two years preceding such date, any affiliation with the company, any
entity controlling the company at the date of his appointment or any entity
controlled by the company or by the entity controlling the company. The term
"affiliation" is broadly defined in the Companies Law.
In addition, no person may serve as an external director if such
person's position or other business creates, or may create, conflict of interest
with the person's position as a director, or if such position or other business
may impair such person's ability to serve as a director. The Companies Law
provides for additional qualification requirements that are imposed on such
candidates.
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External directors shall be appointed by a general meeting of
shareholders, and that the approval of such appointment requires that at least a
majority of the votes of shareholders present at the general meeting voted for
such proposal, provided that (i) such majority vote at the general meeting shall
include at least one third (1/3) of the total votes of non-controlling
shareholders present and voting at such general meeting, excluding abstaining
votes, or (ii) the total number of votes of the shareholders mentioned in clause
(i) above that voted against such proposal does not exceed one percent (1%) of
the total voting rights in the company.
The initial term of an external director is three years and such term
may be extended for an additional three-year period. Each committee of a
company's board of directors that is authorized to exercise powers of the board
of directors is required to include at least one external director, and all
external directors must be members of the company's audit committee.
An external director is entitled to reimbursement of expenses and to
monetary and other compensation as provided in regulations promulgated under the
Companies Law, but is otherwise prohibited from receiving any other
compensation, directly or indirectly, in connection with services provided by
such person as an external director.
Mr. Yosef Apter and Mr. Zvi Tropp were elected in December 2002 and
September 2004, respectively, as our external directors. Under a recent
amendment to the Companies Law, at least one of the external directors is
required to have financial expertise and the other external directors are
required to have professional expertise. This amendment will enter into effect
upon the determination of qualifications for financial and professional
expertise by specific regulations.
Under Nasdaq rules, a controlled company - a company of which more than
50% of the voting power is held by an individual, a group or another company -
is exempt from certain Nasdaq listing requirements, such as having independent
directors constitute a majority of our board, and requirements with respect to
determination of compensation of officers and nomination of directors. Our board
of directors has determined that we are a controlled company, based on
approximately 54.3% of our voting power being held by another company (see Item
7A - Major Shareholders), and we are therefore exempt from such requirements.
Nevertheless, our current composition of the board of directors consists of a
majority of independent directors, though there is no assurance that such
composition will sustain.
Board Committees.
Our board of directors has established an audit committee, a
balance-sheet committee, a donation committee and a merger committee, as
hereinbelow described.
Audit committee. The Companies Law requires public companies to appoint
an audit committee. The responsibilities of the audit committee include
identifying irregularities in the management of the company's business and
approval of related party transactions as required by law. An audit committee
must consist of at least three members, and include all of the company's
external directors. However, the chairman of the board of directors, any
director employed by the company or providing services to the company on a
regular basis, any controlling shareholder and any relative of a controlling
shareholder may not be a member of the audit committee. An audit committee
recommends approval of transactions that are deemed interested party
transactions, including directors' compensation and transactions between a
company and its controlling shareholder or transactions between a company and
another person in which its controlling shareholder has a personal interest.
In accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Nasdaq
requirements, our audit committee is comprised of three members, all of whom
meet the independence and other professional requirements as stipulated by said
rules.
The Nasdaq rules also require that at least one member of the audit
committee be a financial expert. Our board of directors has determined that Mr.
Tropp qualifies as a financial expert in terms of the Nasdaq requirements.
Our audit committee operates in accordance with a charter adopted prior
to the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We are currently in the
process of updating same by July 31, 2005, so as to comply with Nasdaq
requirements.
Balance-sheet committee. The balance-sheet committee was established to
thoroughly peruse the financial statements and discuss certain key issues
arising there from, and to recommend the board of directors whether or not to
approve our financial statements.
Donation committee. Our articles of association authorize us to make,
from time to time, contributions of reasonable sums for worthy causes, even if
such contributions do not fall within our business considerations as referred to
in section 11 of the Companies Law, 1999. Our donation committee is authorized
to determine, in its discretion, with respect to any contribution, the amount
thereof, its purpose, the entity to receive the contribution and any other term
or condition relating thereto.
Merger committee. Our board of directors has recently established an
independent committee to consider and discuss with Elscint a possible
combination of the two companies in a share-for-share transaction, whereby we
would acquire the
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shares of Elscint we do not already own in exchange for the issuance of our
shares. This committee has retained a financial advisor to examine the fairness
of the consideration from a financial point of view to its shareholders.
D. EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2004, EMI employed 22 persons in investment,
administration and managerial services, all of whom were employed in Israel. As
of December 31, 2004, PC had approximately 218 employees in Eastern Europe. To
date, EMI has enjoyed good employee relations and have never experienced labor
disputes, strikes or work stoppages.
E. SHARE OWNERSHIP
Our Employees and Officers incentive plan.
On February 21, 2001 our shareholders approved our employees, directors
and officers incentive plan, ("Plan"). Under the Plan we may issue our ordinary
shares to our employees, directors and officers and companies controlled by us,
to employees, directors and officers of Europe-Israel and companies controlled
by Europe-Israel, including Elscint The shares are issued to a trustee for the
benefit of each recipient.
The shares were issued at a purchase price of NIS 24.1 per share. The
rights of recipients to receive those shares vest over immediate vesting or
periods of two or three years after the issuance.
Under the Plan, each recipient is granted a loan in an amount equal to
the full purchase price of the shares to be issued to such recipient. The loans
are for a five-year period bearing interest at an annual rate of 6%. The shares
issued for the benefit of each recipient serve as sole collateral for the
repayment of the loan granted to such recipient (non-recourse) except that the
loan will become a recourse loan in the event of payment of the loan prior to
the lapse of the 5-year period as a result of transfer or sale of shares issued
to such recipient with respect to the interest rate for the portion of shares so
sold or transferred.
As of May 31, 2005 the number of shares issued under the Plan was
584,500 of which 217,547 shares were sold.
Under the Nasdaq Marketplace rules, foreign private issuers may follow
home country practice in lieu of certain Nasdaq corporate governance
requirements provided that such foreign private issuer shall submit to the
Nasdaq a written statement from an independent counsel in such issuer's home
country certifying that the issuer's practices are not prohibited by the home
country's laws. Nasdaq has in the past required that foreign private issuers
shall be granted exemptions from its Marketplace rules before following home
country practice. In April 2004 we received an exemption from the Nasdaq
Marketplace Rule requiring shareholders approval for an increase in the number
of shares available for issuance under the Plan, and increased such number by
additional 34,500 shares (which were added to our original issuance of 550,000
shares).
Issuance of 350,000 Options to EMI's Executive Chairman of the Board
In September 2001, we granted to Mr. Mordechay Zisser, the executive
chairman of our board of directors, options to purchase up to 350,000 ordinary
shares of EMI. The shares underlying the options were registered for trade on
the TASE, but not on the NASDAQ National Market. The options became exercisable
immediately upon the grant thereof and will remain exercisable for a period of
three years thereafter. The exercise price of the options was set at NIS 35.7
per share, and was later amended to reflect changes in the exchange rate between
the NIS and the U.S. dollar. In December 2002, the Company's shareholders
approved an amendment of the exercise price to unlinked NIS 44 per option. The
shares underlying the options represented, on the date of the issuance thereof,
1.51% of EMI's issued and outstanding share capital. In December 2002, the
Company's shareholders approved an amendment of the exercise price to unlinked
NIS 44 per option. In September 2004, the Company's shareholders approved a
one-year extension of the exercise period of options granted to Mr. Zisser until
September 8, 2005 and amended the exercise price per share of each option to NIS
45.7.
The options were exercised by Mr. Zisser on February 27, 2005, in
consideration for approximately NIS 16.0 million (approximately $3.6 million).
Elscint's Employees and Officers incentive plan
At their annual meeting held on October 18, 2001, Elscint's
shareholders approved the issuance of 850,000 ordinary shares (the "2001 Plan")
to employees and officers of Elscint and its subsidiaries and to employees of
Europe-Israel who provide services to the Company. As of May 31, 2005, 802,500
shares (out of which 81,000 shares were subsequently returned to the 2001 Plan
and are currently held by a trustee for Elscint benefit under the a subsequent
option plan adopted by Elscint in 2003) has been issued at a price per share of
NIS 15.65 (the share price on the last trading date prior to the issuance). The
rights of the recipients to retain the shares vest over periods of two or three
years following the issuance (i.e., 50% or 33% of the shares will become
available for purchase at the end of each year). All other terms and conditions
of the 2001 Plan are substantially similar to those of our Plan.
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As of May 31, 2005, all of the shares have vested.
Insightec Share Option Plan.
InSightec has adopted a number of employees and officers incentive plans,
under which, it issued 100,000 options to a director of InSightec who also
serves as a director of the Company. Such options are exercisable into ordinary
shares of InSightec, at an exercise price of $3.33 per share until May 2010. The
allotment was approved by our shareholders. Insightec also granted one of our
executive officers options to purchase, at par value, 7,500 ordinary shares
according to 2003 Employee Plan, exercisable until May 2010.
The following table indicates share ownership and percentage in the
Company and subsidiaries, of all directors and officers as of the most recent
practicable date:
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NAME Number of Shares % ** Entity
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Mordechay Zisser 350,000 1.62 EMI
Shimon Yitzhaki 87,265 * EMI
50,000 * Elscint
100,000 * Insightec
Rachel Lavine 70,939 * EMI
100,000 * Elscint
Marc Lavine 46,632 * EMI
50,000 * Elscint
7,500 * Insightec
* Less than 1% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares.
** Does not take into account non-voting or dormant shares of the respective
entity.
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
The Company had, as of May 31, 2005, 21,585,926(1) shares outstanding. The
following table sets forth certain information as of May 31, 2005, concerning:
(i) persons or entities who, to our knowledge, beneficially own more than 5% of
the outstanding ordinary shares of EMI, (ii) the number of ordinary shares of
EMI beneficially owned by all officers and directors of EMI as a group, and
(iii) the number of ordinary shares of EMI beneficially held by Elscint:
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NAME AND ADDRESS NUMBER OF SHARES PERCENT
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Europe-Israel (M.M.S.) Ltd. 11,729,102 54.34%
13 Mozes Street
Tel-Aviv, Israel (2)
Bank Leumi (Provident Funds) (3) 758,041 3.51%
32 Yehuda Halevi Street
Tel-Aviv, Israel
All officers and directors as a group (5 persons) (4) 12,290,938 56.94%
Elscint Limited (5) 524,187 0.95%
13 Mozes Street
Tel Aviv, Israel
(1) Such number excludes (i) 2,842,400 Shares held by the Company, which has
neither voting nor equity rights and (ii) 318,756 Shares held by, or for
the benefit of, Elscint Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, which confer
no voting rights (out of a total of 524,187 Shares held by, or for the
benefit of, Elscint).
(2) Control Centers is the owner of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares
of Europe-Israel. Control Centers is controlled by Mr. Mordechay Zisser,
the Executive Chairman of the board of directors of EMI. Mr. Zisser
disclaims
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beneficial ownership of such shares. Mr. Zisser also holds 350,000 shares
of EMI, which constitute 1.62% of % of EMI's issued and outstanding
shares.
(3) A decrease of approximately 1,120,796 shares since May 2003.
(4) Includes 11,729,102 shares of EMI held by Europe-Israel, which may be
deemed indirectly beneficially owned by Mr. Mordechay Zisser by virtue of
his control of Europe-Israel through his control of Control Centers, as
described in footnote (2). Mr. Zisser disclaims beneficial ownership of
such shares. Also includes 350,000 shares directly held by Mr. Zisser. and
211,838 shares issued to other directors and officers of the Company.
(5) Pursuant to the Israeli Companies Law of 1999 shares of a company held by
a subsidiary do not confer any voting rights in respect thereof.
Therefore, Elscint as a subsidiary of EMI, only has voting rights in
respect of 205,431 shares which it acquired prior to Companies Law
becoming effective. The Company holds (through a wholly-owned subsidiary)
approximately 61% of Elscint's issued and outstanding shares.
Except for (i) 318,756 shares held by Elscint; (ii) 2,842,400 Shares held
by the Company the shareholders listed above do not have any different voting
rights from any other shareholder of EMI. However, by virtue of the fact that
Europe-Israel holds more than a majority of the outstanding shares of EMI, it
can, in all likelihood, control the direction of EMI at shareholders' meetings
where a simple majority vote is required for adoption of proposals.
As of May 31, 2005, there were approximately 214 holders of record of our
ordinary shares with addresses in the United States, holding approximately 8.36%
of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares.
B. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
EMI
LEASE: As and from January 2001, EMI has been leasing office space from
Control Centers. The annual rental fees for 2004 were approximately NIS 243,000
(approximately $56,000).
EXERCISE OF OPTIONS BY EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. See
"Item 6 - Directors, Senior Management and Employees - Share Ownership -
Issuance of 350,000 options to EMI's Executive Chairman of the Board."
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COMPANY. In December 2002, the shareholders of the Company approved the terms of
employment by the Company of Mr. Zisser in his capacity as the Executive
Chairman of the Board of Directors of EMI. In March 2005, our shareholders
approved an amendment to the employment agreement whereby the aggregate monthly
cost of Mr. Zisser's employment will be increased to NIS 220,000 (approximately
US $51,000) (the "Amendment"). The Amendment will take effect retroactively as
of January 1, 2005. Except as expressly amended by the Amendment, the remaining
terms of the Agreement will remain in effect, mutatis mutandis. Mr. Zisser's
salary is being paid by the Company and/or its private subsidiaries and/or
private affiliates. Mr. Zisser is also entitled to reimbursement of his expenses
incurred in connection with his office as well as to various fringe benefits.
In addition to the above, the Company shall provide Mr. Zisser with the
use of a motor vehicle, of a model and type commensurate with his office, and
shall bear all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the use of such
vehicle. The Company shall also provide Mr. Zisser with a telephone, facsimile,
mobile phone, computer, printer and modem and shall bear all installation costs
and all reasonable expenses related thereto.
The term of Mr. Zisser's employment is for a period of three years
commencing August 1, 2002 (the "Effective Date"). Either the Company or Mr.
Zisser may terminate the employment by providing the other party with at least
six (6) months advanced written notice of its intention to do so.
ALLOCATION OF COSTS AGREEMENT: At our Annual General Meeting held on
February 21, 2001, our shareholders approved an agreement with Europe-Israel and
Elscint, retroactively from January 1, 2000 and until December 31, 2002, for the
allocation of costs and expenses incurred in connection with services rendered
to those companies by their in-house legal, economic and taxation and accounting
departments (the "Allocation of Costs Agreement"). Each party to the agreement
is entitled to terminate it at the end of each 12-month period by giving a
60-day advance notice to the other parties. The allocation would be carried out
so that Europe-Israel bears 35%, while Elscint and EMI each bear 32.5% of such
costs. These percentage shares reflect a general estimate of the companies'
management of the actual utilization rate of these departments' services by each
of the companies based on the actual services provided thereby during the first
half of 2000. Should these percentage rates deviate from the actual service
rates by more than 10%, the parties will be charged on the basis of the actual
cost allocation. In November 2002, the Company's Audit Committee and its Board
of Directors approved the extension of the agreement for a three-year term.
FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION, REGARDING COVERAGE OF OUR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS' LIABILITY UNDER OUR GENERAL INSURANCE POLICIES FOR THE COVERAGE OF
DIRECTORS' AND OFFICERS' LIABILITY: Pursuant to the Company's shareholders
approval on December 24, 2003, following an approval of same by our board of
directors and audit committee, of a Framework Resolution
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(within the meaning of such term in the Israeli Companies Regulations (Relieves
for Transactions with Interested Parties) of 2000) the Company's board of
directors and audit committee approved, in November 2004, the coverage of Mr.
Zisser's liability under a new directors' and officers' insurance policy. The
Company's audit committee and board of directors determined that such policy and
the coverage of Mr. Zisser's liability thereunder comply with the terms of the
Framework Resolution, as detailed below.
The terms of the Framework Resolution are as follows: the aggregate
coverage amount under each directors' and officers' liability insurance policy
of the Company and companies under its control (including the aggregate coverage
amount of any other company included in such policy) and the annual premium paid
for such coverage shall be determined by the audit committee and board of
directors, which shall determine that the amounts are reasonable under the
circumstances, taking into consideration the Company's exposures and the market
conditions, and provided that the rate of the annual additional premium amount
to be paid by the Company shall not exceed 30% of the premium paid in the
preceding year for the same coverage amount. In addition, the aggregate
additional premium to be paid by the Company until December 31, 2008 - the
expiration date of this framework resolution -shall not exceed 75% of the basic
premium, which is approximately US $248,000. The framework resolution shall be
applicable for as long as the aforementioned aggregate coverage amounts will not
exceed US $50 million.
In the event the Company purchases an insurance coverage amount in a
different amount than the existing coverage amount (and in no event more than US
$50 million), the maximum premium to be paid for the new coverage amount shall
be increased or decreased in the same proportion as the proportion between the
new coverage amount and the previous coverage amount. The limitations described
above shall apply to the new coverage amount and the new premium, mutatis
mutandis.
Accordingly, the audit committee and board of directors shall approve each
new purchase of an insurance policy, provided that they determine that such
policy complies with the terms of the Framework Resolution, as detailed above.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF INSURANCE POLICIES FOR THE COVERAGE OF LIABILITY
OF OUR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INCLUDING AS DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS OF OUR
SUBSIDIARIES. In March 2005 the Company's shareholders approved the purchase of
a policy for the coverage of the liability of directors and officers of the
Company, including as directors or officers of the Company's subsidiaries, for a
one-year period beginning on October 31, 2004 and ending on October 31, 2005.
Such policy covers a total liability of $40 million per occurrence and during
the duration of the policy, which represents the overall directors and officers
liability policy covering the directors and officers of Europe-Israel and
companies controlled thereby. The premium paid by the Company with respect to
this insurance policy was approximately $196,000, representing its share of the
total premium of $589,000 paid for the overall policy for Europe-Israel. The
coverage of such policy also includes acts and/or omissions performed by
previous directors and officers of the Company for a one-year period beginning
on October 31, 2004 and ending on October 31, 2005 without any retroactive
limitation and subject to the terms of the policy.
In addition, Europe Israel acquired a "Run off" coverage for itself,
Elscint and the Company, up to a limit of $20.0 million beyond the coverage of
the $40.0 million included in the additional policies, through September 2006.
This insurance covers officers in respect of events occurring prior to May 1999
so long as they where unreported and unknown in May 1999.
GRANT OF SHARES AND/OR OPTIONS TO OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES
pursuant to various employees and officers incentive plans. See - Item 6 -
Share Ownership.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Pursuant to an agreement dated as of August 1, 2001
among EMI, PC, EUBV and Triple-S, Triple-S undertook either itself or through
Mr. Shmuel S. Smucha, its controlling shareholder who acted at that time as the
President and Chief Executive Officer of PC, to render management services to
PC. As consideration for such services, Triple-S received a monthly fee of
$40,000. In addition, Mr. Smucha was eligible to receive from PC reimbursement
of reasonable living expenses, as well as other customary benefits. Triple-S was
entitled to receive from PC a monthly loan of $5,000, bearing market interest
rates and repayable no later than December 31, 2004. This agreement terminated
on December 31, 2003. Mr. Smucha continued to render services to PC for one
additional month, until January 31, 2004. Upon termination of the agreement and
Mr. Smucha's services, the parties finalized and settled all open accounts and
issues.
PRIVATE ISSUANCE OF SHARES TO TRIPLE-S HOLDINGS N.V. In March 2004, we
issued 623,362 ordinary shares to Triple-S Holdings N.V. (the "Offeree.")
pursuant to an agreement, dated February 28, 2001, between the Company, PC, EUBV
and the Offeree, an unrelated third party controlled by the then president and
CEO of PC (the "Share Issuance Agreement.") Under the Share Issuance Agreement,
the Company issued 250,000 Ordinary Shares (the "Original Shares") to the
Offeree in exchange for services provided by the Offeree to PC and the Offeree's
waiver of certain rights to purchase shares of companies held by PC. In
addition, under the terms of the Share Issuance Agreement, the Company
undertook, following the lapse of approximately three years from the date of the
Share Issuance Agreement (January 15, 2004), to review the market value of the
Original Shares. In the event that the market value of the Original Shares would
have been lower than $6 million, the Company undertook to pay the Offeree the
difference between the calculated market value and $6 million, either by cash or
by way of issuance of additional shares of the Company. According to the
Company's calculation, the market value of the Original Shares was lower than $6
million. Accordingly, the Company's board of directors approved the payment to
the Offeree of the aforementioned difference by way of issuance of the Offered
Shares.
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AGREEMENT FOR AVIATION SERVICES. Pursuant to an agreement signed between
us and Jet Link Ltd. ("Jet Link"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Control Centers,
we, or our subsidiaries, may utilize the aviation services of Jet Link (both
international and in Israel) for our operations for the payment of aviation fees
at a 5% discount of Jet Link prices.
AGREEMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF COORDINATION, PLANNING AND SUPERVISION
SERVICES OVER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Companies controlled by the executive
chairman of our board of directors, are parties to various agreement with
subsidiaries of PC, pursuant to which such entities have agreed to provide
services of coordination, planning, execution and supervision over construction
projects, to PC's subsidiaries, in consideration for 5% of the actual
construction costs of each such project (excluding land acquisition cost,
financing costs and general and administrative costs), plus VAT. In addition,
PC's subsidiaries will reimburse the said companies, for all reasonable costs
incurred in connection with the services rendered thereby, not to exceed a total
of $50,000 per project. Such agreements were entered into pursuant to a
framework agreement signed by us Control Centers (the parent company of these
two companies), which was approved by our shareholders meeting during 2000.
RELATED PARTY GUARANTEES - We provide from time to time, guarantees to
financial institutions or other unrelated parties in connection with
undertakings, monetary and others, assumed by our subsidiaries. Details as to
material guarantees are provided in "Item 4 - Information on the Company -
Recent Developments" - and "Item 5 - Operating and Financial Prospects - Loans".
GRANTING ADVANCE INDEMNIFICATIONS AND EXEMPTION TO DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
- Our General Meeting approved in February 21, 2001 the granting of advance
indemnification contracts to directors and officers (including in their capacity
as officers of the subsidiaries). The total indemnification amount will not
exceed the lower of 25% of the Company's shareholders' equity in accordance with
the financial statements at the time of indemnification or $40 million, above
the amounts to be paid, if at all, by insurance companies under their policies
for risks covered by those policies. In addition, the General Meeting approved
an exemption for the directors and officers (other than controlling parties)
from responsibility for any damage caused by breach of due care towards the
Company. A recent amendment to the Companies Law prohibits us to exempt any of
director or officer in advance, from their liability towards the company for the
breach of its duty of care in distribution as defined in the Companies Law
(including distribution of dividend and purchase of the company's shares).
ELSCINT
HOTELS AND LEISURE
In October 2001 an engagement between Bucuresti and Control Centers'
wholly owned subsidiary ("CCS"), was approved at an Elscint shareholders'
meeting. In accordance with such engagement, CCS is to provide coordination,
planning and supervision services with respect to the renovation works of the
Bucuresti Hotel complex, for a fee equal to the lower of (i) 5% of total actual
costs of the renovation works (excluding general and administrative as well as
financing costs); and (ii) 5% of $30 million. The parties are yet to execute a
definitive agreement.
Elscint's consolidated subsidiaries receives, from time to time, aviation
services from Jet Link Ltd. (an aviation company controlled by Control Centers)
in exchange for a payment based on the latter's price list, net of a discount of
5%.
THE ARENA
In May 2002, Elscint's shareholders meeting approved a turn-key agreement
by and between S.L.S. Sails Ltd., Elscint's wholly owned subsidiary (which holds
the rights in the Arena), or SLS, and a company controlled by Control Center, or
CDPM, for the completion of the construction of the Arena in consideration of $
57.7 million. The consideration was determined on the basis of a calculation of
the amount of work remaining to be preformed as at February 28, 2002. The
consideration is subject to adjustments and reductions in respect of payments
made by SLS to third parties sub-contractors, suppliers and consultants from
March 1, 2002, up to the commencement of works by CDPM. In June 2003, CDPM
assigned its rights and obligations under the agreement to another company
controlled by Control Centers, or CCS. The total consideration paid to CCS by
SLS (including adjustments which were approved by Elscint's audit committee and
Elscint's board of directors subsequent to the assignment date) amounted to NIS
161.8 million. Elscint received from Control Centers a construction performance
quality guarantee, in the amount, as of December 31, 2004, of $1.6 million.
Final approval for completion of construction of the Arena is contingent
on the furnishing, to the local municipality, of a bank guarantee to secure
payment of certain land betterment tax, in an amount of approximately $1.0
million. Arbitration is currently being held as to this tax liability between
Marina Herzliya Limited Partnership Ltd. (a company controlled by Control
Centers) and the local municipality. Elscint's management estimates, based on
professional opinion that no significant costs will be borne thereby, in respect
of this guarantee.
OTHER
The Company, Europe Israel and Elscint, are bound by an agreement, the
validity of which has been extended through
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31 December 2005, for the allocation of costs (direct and indirect) of internal
departments within the group. The costs are allocated by and between the parties
according to actual attribution thereof. Each party to the agreement may elect
to terminate same at the end of each 12-month period, by giving an advance
notice to this effect. The abovementioned extension was approved by the audit
committee and the board of directors of all parties.
For information on the participation of the Company, Elscint and Taya
(unrelated party) in the Channel 2 Tender, see "Item 4 - Principal Capital
Expenditures and Divestitures Currently in Progress".
Elscint leases office spaces from Control Center (392 square meters) on
terms that are no less favorable than terms that might be available to us from
unrelated third parties. Mango is expected to lease office spaces from Europe
Israel (approximately 250 square meters) on term that are no less favorable than
terms that might be available to Mango from unrelated third parties based.
Elscint's shareholders approved in its General Meeting, an insurance
coverage to directors and officers of Elscint and its subsidiaries of up to
$40.0 million (for event and for the period) within the framework of a joint
insurance policy valid through October 2005 for the Europe Israel group
companies. Elscint bears its relative share (33%) of the insurance cost. In
addition, Europe Israel acquired a "Run off" coverage for itself, EMI and
Elscint, up to a limit of $20.0 million beyond the coverage of the $40.0 million
included in the additional policies, through September 2006. This insurance
covers officers in respect of events occurring prior to May 1999 so long as they
where unreported and unknown in May 1999.
Elscint's shareholders approved in the General Meeting, the granting of
advanced indemnification certificates to officers and directors, including those
acting in its subsidiaries. The total indemnity shall not exceed the lower of
25% of the shareholders' equity of Elscint as recorded in the financial
statements of Elscint as at the indemnification, or $50.0 million, and all in
addition to amounts, if any, which are to be paid by the insurance companies
under certain risk policies, as exist from time to time, for causes covered by
such indemnification policies. The General Meeting also approved an exemption
from liability for any damage caused to Elscint by breach of duty of care by
officers and directors.
Elscint and its investee companies conduct credit, deposit and management
of security portfolio transactions with Bank Leumi le Israel, which is an
indirect interested party in Elscint. These transactions are conducted in the
ordinary course of business and under market terms and conditions that are no
less favorable than terms and conditions that might be available to us from
unrelated third parties based on commercially available market terms and
conditions.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
See Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 18.
B. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
1. In November 1999, a number of institutional and other investors,
holding shares in Elscint, filed a lawsuit in the Haifa District Court against
the Company, Elscint, Europe Israel (M.M.S.) Ltd. ("EIL"), Control Centers and
others. The plaintiffs also requested the certification of their claim as a
class action suit on behalf of all those who had held Elscint shares on
September 6, 1999, and continued to do so as at the filing date of the suit
(excluding the Company and certain other shareholders). The claim alleges
discrimination against Elscint's minority shareholders arising from various
transactions or activities carried out by its controlling shareholders and
directors, which allegedly caused them financial loss, manifested by the 45%
(US$ 100 million) decline in the value of Elscint's shares in the period from
February 24, 1999 to the claim's filing date.
The principal remedy requested in the claim is a court order instructing
the Company to carry out a tender offer of Elscint's shares at US$14.0 per share
as the former allegedly undertook, in its letter to Elscint of February 1999, or
alternatively, to purchase the shares in their possession, at a price to be
determined by the Court. As another alternative, the plaintiffs requested the
court to issue an injunction prohibiting execution of the September 9, 1999
transactions (acquisition of the hotel operations and the Arena commercial
center in the Herzliya Marina, by Elscint, from EIL and Control Centers,
respectively) and the refund of all and any amounts paid thereunder. Part of the
remedies were requested as a derivative claim on behalf of Elscint.
Although the Haifa District Court has rejected the class-action request,
it was ruled that the plaintiffs may - notwithstanding so rejecting the request
for class-action proceedings - pursue their matter. The Court's ruling was
appealed by a number of plaintiffs to the Supreme Court. The State Attorney
General has filed his opinion on this matter, to the Supreme Court stating the
District Court erred in its two legal conclusions when rejecting the request for
class-action suit recognition. Accordingly, he believes that the plaintiffs
should be allowed to appeal and that the appeal - if filed - should be accepted.
The
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State Attorney General also stated that, subsequent to the acceptance of this
appeal, the class-action motion should be deliberated on the merits thereof and
his position on this matter, being in support of the plaintiffs, has been filed
to the Supreme Court. In November 2001, the plaintiffs were granted leave to
appeal. The Company and the plaintiffs presented their respective pleadings. As
of the date of approval of these financial statements, the Court has not yet
rendered its decision in the motion for leave to appeal.
A dispute exists between the parties as to the amount of the court fee
deriving from the classification of the remedy sought in the claim. While the
plaintiffs defined what they were seeking as declaratory remedy, the defendants
maintained that the real remedy being sought in the claim was pecuniary,
obligating the plaintiffs to pay a fee that is significantly higher than that
which has actually been paid. In August 2001, the Registrar of the Haifa
District Court ruled that certain remedies sought were indeed pecuniary, as
contended by the defendants, while others were not. The plaintiffs would
therefore be required to pay a fee, in respect of the former, of NIS 20.1
million. In September and October 2001, appeals of both parties were filed
against the Registrar's decision in the Haifa District Court. In August 2004 the
District Court accepted the appeal filed by plaintiffs and dismissed the
counter-claim, as filed by the Company and the remaining defendants.
Accordingly, the plaintiffs were not required to pay, at this stage, any further
fee beyond that which has already been paid.
Notwithstanding the aforestated, the Court obliged the plaintiffs to
furnish an undertaking to supplement the fee amount, should they be so required.
The plaintiffs requested postponement of the date for submitting such
undertaking until the claims' "procedural framework is decided". The defendants
oppose such an extension. The Court's decision is yet to be given in the matter.
In October 2004, the Company as well as the other defendants filed a motion for
leave to appeal the ruling of August 2004 to the Supreme Court. The defendants
petitioned the Supreme Court to set aside the decision of the District Court and
to reinstate the decision of the Registrar as to the plaintiffs' obligation to
pay court's fees. In accordance with the decision of the Chief Justice of the
District Court, the defendants (including the Company) were required to file
statements of defense by March 2005. In October 2004, the Company and the other
defendants lodged motions for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, in the
framework whereof the Supreme Court was requested to postpone the date for
filing defense statements until the derivative action filed on behalf of Elscint
is decided or until such time that the motion for leave to appeal in respect of
the class-action is resolved. On January 25, 2005, the defendants (including the
Company) filed another motion to the Supreme Court, for leave to appeal the
decision of the District Court not requiring the filing of a separate motion for
and the granting of the Court's approval to the derivative relief. The
defendants claim that the filing of a derivative action requires due filing of a
motion and receipt of Court approval and as long as same is absent, the claim
should not be deliberated and defendants are under no obligation to submit their
defense statements. The defendants also requested the Supreme Court to suspend
execution of the District Court's decision, ordering the filing of statements of
defense, within a fixed period of time. On March 1, 2005, the Supreme Court
handed down its decision to grant a provisional stay of execution of the
District Court's decision to file a statement of defense.
Managements of both the Company and Elscint believe - based, inter alia,
on legal opinions - that the final outcome of this case cannot be estimated at
this stage.
2. The Company, Elscint and others were served with a claim as well as a
motion to recognize same as a class-action, in respect of damage amounting to
US$158 million, allegedly caused to the represented class. Underlying the claim
is the contention that the Company, through Elscint's board of directors, caused
damage to and discriminated against minority shareholders of Elscint. Both
parties agreed to postpone the hearing in this case until the Supreme Court
hands down a decision on the leave to appeal, as detailed in section (1) above.
Management, based on legal advice, is of the opinion that it is not possible at
this stage to estimate the outcome of the claim and the motion for class-action
recognition.
3. The Company and its subsidiaries (including Elscint) are parties to
several court claims as well as certain other written demands and/or claims,
filed against them by third parties (including governmental institutions), some
- without any specified amount, while others - in the aggregate amount of US$
43.0 million, as royalties or compensation for damages allegedly caused as a
result of the companies' actions and/or products, which mainly relate to the
medical imaging business sold by the Company and Elscint in 1998 and 1999. In
respect of certain claims, totaling approximately US$ 7.5 million, managements
of the companies estimate, based on legal opinion and/or on past experience,
that no significant costs will accrue thereto as a result of said claims
exceeding the provisions included in respect thereof in the financial
statements, and that such provisions are adequate for covering the costs and
resources required to settle the liabilities arising therefrom. Elscint's legal
advisers cannot presently determine the outcome of other claims, totaling US$
35.5 million. Elscint's management believes that the prospects for realization
of most such claims and demands are remote, based on the time that has elapsed
since serving said demand and on the nature thereof. The companies have included
in their financial statements provisions that are, as per their discretion based
inter alia on specific counsels and past experience, adequate to cover the costs
and resources required to settle the liabilities under these claims.
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4.
a. A criminal investigation carried out against a number of suspects
(including former officers in the State Ownership Fund of the Romanian
government ("SOF") who were involved in the privatization procedures and
the sale of control in Bucuresti Tourism S.A. ("Bucuresti") to a wholly
owned Romanian subsidiary of BEA Hotels N.V. ("B.H.") known as "Domino")
for certain events relating to the period prior to the acquisition of
control in Bucuresti by B.H., culminated in the filing of an indictment
against 17 defendants. Such criminal proceedings may have an indirect
effect on the validity of the privatization and thereby an indirect effect
on Domino's rights in Bucuresti, notwithstanding that Domino was not an
accused party under the indictment. The Court has decided to return the
indictment to the Prosecution Office for its resubmission, this decision
has been appealed by the prosecution. Domino estimates, based on the
advice of legal counsel, that the prospects of these proceedings having a
material affect on its rights in the Bucuresti shares are remote. Legal
counsel based his opinion on the correspondence with A.P.A.P.S (formerly
the SOF), attesting that Domino has fulfilled all of its obligations in
connection with the privatization process of Bucuresti.
b. A former shareholder in Domino (the "Shareholder") had terminated
a partnership agreement with a third party ("the Plaintiff") regarding the
joint investment thereof, in Domino, prior to its acquisition by B.H.
Termination was on the grounds of non-compliance by the Plaintiff with
material obligations under the partnership agreement. The Plaintiff has
filed, as a result, a monetary claim to the Romanian courts against Domino
and other defendants, claiming; (i) an amount of US$ 2.5 million, for
commissions allegedly due to the Plaintiff under the terms of the
partnership agreement, (to which Domino was a party), pertaining to the
tender which allowed the acquisition of control in Bucuresti; and (ii) the
termination of an agreement with an Israeli bank within the framework of
which the shares of Domino in Bucuresti were pledged in favor of such bank
as security for the repayment of a loan granted to Domino for the
acquisition of such shares. Such former Shareholder provided B.H. with an
indemnity against these claims.
The Court decided to suspend deliberation of the claim, due to the
failure by the Plaintiff to fulfill certain procedural obligations set by
the Court. Domino estimates, based on legal advice received, that these
claims have no legal or contractual basis whatsoever, and the Plaintiff
has no legal standing regarding the claims. Accordingly, no provision is
included in the financial statements, with respect to these claims.
c. In the framework of an agreement to establish a joint company
owned by Bucuresti and a third party, which was signed prior to the
acquisition of Bucuresti by B.H., such third party undertook to invest US$
27.0 million in the joint company and in consideration Bucuresti undertook
to transfer its rights in the Bucuresti Complex to the ownership of the
joint company. As a result of the third party's failure to meet its
obligations thereunder, Bucuresti has terminated the partnership agreement
and filed an application to the Court to liquidate the joint company. This
application was approved by the Court, though it may be appealed to a
higher instance Court. Bucuresti's rights in and to the hotel may
significantly be prejudiced in the event it is obliged to transfer such
rights in the Bucuresti Complex to the joint company. B.H.'s management is
of the opinion that it is unreasonable that as a result of these
proceedings Bucuresti will be obliged to transfer its rights in the
Bucuresti Complex to the joint company.
d. Two claims are pending against Bucuresti, which challenge its
ownership in and to its properties (including an appeal relating to the
period of the State's ownership of the properties which are the subject of
the claim, prior to the sale of Bucuresti's shares to Domino). Although
both claims were rejected, appeals were filed, which are expected to be
deliberated in 2005.
e. In addition to the above, certain legal proceedings are being
conducted from time to time in Romania within the framework of which it is
claimed that resolutions passed at the general meetings of shareholders of
Bucuresti were not validly adopted - for procedural reasons only - and are
therefore not binding. Some were approved by the Courts, in respect of
some Domino has filed appeals, and others were rejected.
B.H.'s management is of the opinion that the claims are provocative
and tendentious and will not significantly affect B.H.'s rights in the shares of
Bucuresti and in the Bucuresti Complex.
5. Elscint was served with a motion filed by a third party seeking an
injunction to prohibit Elscint from using the trade name "Arena" for the
entertainment and commercial center in the Herzliya Marina, on the grounds of
unlawful usage of same, exploitation of goodwill and unfair competition. In the
event the plaintiff's contention is upheld, Elscint may suffer certain indirect
losses and costs. An application for an interim injunction, prohibiting the use
of the trade name "Arena," was dismissed by the court. The Company's legal
counsels for this matter are unable to estimate the results of said lawsuit,
though they maintain that Elscint has good defense allegations against this
claim.
6. Elscint is a formal party to a claim filed by a number of employees,
holding shares of Algotech (sold to a third party in November 2003), against the
majority shareholder in Algotech, in the framework of which the Court issued an
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injunction precluding the transfer of funds from Algotech to that shareholder.
No remedies were requested against Elscint and the injunction does not affect
the transfer of title to funds which are received as proceeds of the sale.
Elscint's management estimates that the claim will not affect its assets.
7. In March 2005, an action (the "Action") was instituted at the Regional
Labor Court in Tel-Aviv-Jaffa by an employee of the EIL group (the "Plaintiff")
against Mr. Mordechai Zisser (Chairman of the Company's board of directors),
Control Centers and Vectory Investment Company Ltd. (controlling shareholders of
the Company), in terms of which, the Court was requested to issue a declaratory
order establishing the Plaintiff's entitlement to 14% of the shares of the
companies specified in the statement of claim - including shares of the Company,
Elscint, Insightec, Gamida, Olive, Easy Run and Vcon - which are directly or
indirectly, owned and/or controlled by the defendants and/or by companies under
control thereof. The Court was further requested to order the transfer of such
14% to escrow. The Plaintiff also filed, simultaneously, a motion to grant an
interim injunction prohibiting the defendants and/or any party on their behalf,
from making any change to and/or transfer and/or assignment and/or pledge of
and/or disposition in 14% of the shares of those companies detailed in the
motion. Underlying the claim is the contention that the Plaintiff's rights under
the statement of claim derive from agreements executed by and between the
Plaintiff and the defendant companies. On March 27, 2005, the Labor Court
dismissed substantially all of the Plaintiff's motion, in determining that the
Plaintiff failed to provide evidence establishing: (i) his prima facie right to
14%, as he claimed; (ii) his entitlement to rights in and to companies aside
from those directly invested by EIL; (iii) his right to shares in the Company,
Elscint, Insightec and Gamida.
The Court's conclusions are merely in the framework of a provisional
proceeding. Nonetheless, Control Centers is of the opinion that this claim,
insofar as it relates to the Company and/or to its subsidiaries as included in
the claim, is provocative, fundamentally unfounded and groundless (both with
respect to the number of the companies in which rights are sought and with
respect to the scope of rights claimed) and that it will not materially affect
its rights in the Company and its subsidiaries. However, the defendants' legal
counsel cannot, at this early stage, estimate the outcome of the claim. Although
the Company and its subsidiaries are not parties to the claim, the outcome
thereof might indirectly affect the nature and scope of their rights in their
investee companies. No adjustments were made in the Company's financial
statements in respect of this claim which may be required, should it be
sustained, in full or in part.
ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved from time to time in
litigation arising in the ordinary course of the Company's business. Although
the final outcome of each of these cases cannot be estimated at this time, the
management of these companies believes, based on legal advice, that the
resolution of such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our
financial position.
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING
A. OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS
The ordinary shares of EMI are quoted on Nasdaq under the symbol "EMITF"
and are listed on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE).
The annual high and low sale prices for our ordinary shares for the five
most recent full financial years are:
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NASDAQ TASE
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, HIGH ($) LOW ($) HIGH ($) LOW ($)
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2004 10 6.92 10.10 7.39
2003 7.14 3.70 7.13 4.25
2002 7.71 4.50 7.19 4.49
2001 6.30 4.23 6.55 4.39
2000 13.50 5.1562 13.338 5.596
The quarterly high and low sale prices for our ordinary shares for the two
most recent full financial years and the first subsequent quarter are:
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NASDAQ TASE
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HIGH ($) LOW ($) HIGH ($) LOW ($)
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2005
First Quarter 16.21 8.9 15.81 8.97
2004
First Quarter 9.35 6.92 10.06 7.39
Second Quarter 8.61 7.24 8.89 7.72
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Third Quarter 9.43 7.28 9.82 7.76
Fourth Quarter 10 7.71 10.10 8.13
2003
First Quarter 5.78 3.70 6.13 4.25
Second Quarter 6.70 5.00 6.84 5.22
Third Quarter 6.76 4.26 6.67 4.46
Fourth Quarter 7.14 4.42 7.13 4.54
The monthly high and low sale prices for our ordinary shares during the
six months of December 2004 through May 2005 were:
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MONTH NASDAQ TASE
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HIGH ($) LOW ($) HIGH ($) LOW ($)
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May 2005 19.54 15.83 19.25 16.15
April 2005 17.7 14.38 17.29 14.26
March 2005 15.21 13.18 15.19 13.07
February 2005 16.21 9.96 15.81 10.04
January 2005 10.04 8.9 10.16 8.97
December 2004 10 9.2 9.86 9.06
The closing price of our ordinary shares on Nasdaq on May 31, 2005 was
$19.5, and on the TASE was $19.22.
The closing prices of our ordinary shares listed on the TASE for each of
the years 2000 through 2004 have been translated into dollars using the
representative rate of exchange of the NIS to the U.S. dollar on the last
trading day of each such year as published by the Bank of Israel. The closing
prices of our ordinary shares listed on the TASE for all periods during 2005
have been translated into dollars using the representative rate of exchange of
the NIS to the U.S. dollar on May 31, 2005 as published by the Bank of Israel.
B. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Not applicable.
C. MARKETS
Since our initial public offering in November 1996, our ordinary shares
have been traded both on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange and on NASDAQ Stock Market
under ticker symbol "EMITF". Prior to such date, EMI was a privately held
corporation.
D. SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
Not applicable.
E. DILUTION
Not applicable.
F. EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A. SHARE CAPITAL
Not applicable
B. MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF
ISRAELI LAW
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PURPOSES AND OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY
We are a public company registered under the Israeli Companies Law of 1999
("Companies Law") as Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd., registration number
52-004303-5.
Pursuant to Section 2 of our memorandum of association, we were formed for
the purpose of operating in the development, manufacture, compilation, sale and
service of technological and electronic systems in the field of medical imaging
and ancillary products. In addition, we are also empowered to operate in any
business or matter for profit purposes as shall be determined by the board of
directors of the Company from time to time. In addition, our articles of
association authorizes us to make, from time to time, contributions of
reasonable sums for worthy causes even if such contributions do not fall within
our business considerations as referred to in Section 11 of the Companies Law.
VOTING POWERS OF DIRECTORS
The Companies Law requires that certain transactions, actions and
arrangements be approved as provided for in a company's articles of association
and in certain circumstances by the audit committee by the board of directors
itself and by the shareholders. The vote required by the audit committee and the
board of directors for approval of such matters, in each case, is a majority of
the disinterested directors participating in a duly convened meeting. The
Companies Law requires that a member of the board of directors or senior
management of the company promptly disclose any personal interest that he or she
may have (either directly or by way of any corporation in which he or she is,
directly or indirectly, a 5% or greater shareholder, director or general manager
or in which he or she has the right to appoint at least one director or the
general manager) and all related material information known to him or her, in
connection with any existing or proposed transaction by the company. In
addition, if the transaction is an extraordinary transaction (that is, a
transaction other than in the ordinary course of business, otherwise than on
market terms, or is likely to have a material impact on the company's
profitability, assets or liabilities), the member of the board of directors or
senior management also must disclose any personal interest held by his or her
spouse, siblings, parents, grandparents, descendants, spouse's descendants and
the spouses of any of the foregoing.
In most circumstances, the Companies Law restricts directors or officers
who have a personal interest in a matter which is considered at a meeting of the
board of directors or the audit committee from being present at such meeting,
participating in the discussions or voting on any such matter. However, should
majority of directors have such a personal interest in a proposed transaction,
then and in such an event, where an independent quorum is absent, the
transaction shall be brought to the approval of the Company's shareholders.
In accordance with our articles of association, the directors may, from
time to time, at their discretion, raise or borrow or secure the payment of any
sum or sums of money for the purposes of the Company. The directors may secure
the repayment of such sum or sums in such manner and upon such terms and
conditions in all respects as they think fit, and in particular by the issue of
debentures or debenture stock of the Company charged upon all or any part of the
property of the Company (both present and future) including its uncalled capital
for the time being.
Neither our memorandum or our articles of association, nor the laws of the
State of Israel require retirement or non-retirement of directors at a certain
age, or share ownership for director's qualification, nor do they contain any
restriction on directors' borrowing powers.
Our Articles of Association provide that the board of directors may
delegate all of its powers to such committees of the board of directors as it
deems appropriate, subject to the provisions of the Companies Law. See "Item 6.
Directors, Senior Management and Employees - 6C. Board Practices."
FIDUCIARY DUTY AND DUTY OF CARE OF AN OFFICE HOLDER
The Companies Law codifies the duties an Office Holder owes to the
company. An "Office Holder" is defined in the Companies Law as a director,
general manager, general business manager, executive vice president, vice
president, any other person assuming the responsibilities of any of the
foregoing positions without regard to such person's title and other managers
directly subordinate to the general manager. The Office Holder's principal
duties to the company are a duty of care and a fiduciary duty to act in good
faith for the Company's benefit as detailed in the Companies Law.
The Companies Law requires that an Office Holder or a controlling
shareholder of a public company disclose to the Company any personal interest
that he or she may have, including all related material facts or documents in
connection with any existing or proposed transaction by the Company. The
disclosure must be made without delay and no later than the first board of
directors meeting at which the transaction is first discussed.
APPROVAL OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Under the Companies Law, certain transactions, including those which
qualify as extraordinary (as therein defined), those with interested parties or
directors or officers of the Company, as well as engagement terms of directors,
including
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insurance, exemption and indemnification and engagement terms of such director
in other positions, require the approval of the audit committee, the board of
directors and in certain circumstances the shareholders of the Company, by an
ordinary or a special majority, as applicable.
RIGHTS ATTACHED TO SHARES
Our registered share capital consists of a single class of 50,000,000
ordinary shares, par value NIS 1 per share, of which 24,747,082 ordinary shares
were issued and outstanding as of June 20, 2005. Such number includes (i)
2,842,400 shares held by us or for our benefit which do not have any voting or
equity right as long as they are so held; and (ii) 318,756 shares held by
Elscint, which do not confer any voting rights, out of a total of 524,187 shares
held by Elscint. See - "Item 7. A - Major Shareholders".
The rights attached to all of the ordinary shares are as follows:
DIVIDEND RIGHTS
Subject to the rights of persons, if any, entitled to shares with special
rights as to dividend, or whose rights to dividend are limited in any way, all
dividends shall be declared and paid according to the amounts paid or credited
as paid on the shares in respect whereof the dividend is paid, but no amount
paid or credited as paid on a share in advance of calls shall be treated as paid
on the share. All dividends shall be apportioned and paid proportionately to the
amounts paid or credited as paid on the shares during any portion or portions of
the period in respect of which the dividend is paid; but if any share is issued
on terms providing that it shall rank for dividend as from a particular date,
such share shall rank for dividend accordingly.
The board of directors may propose a dividend only out of profits, in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Law. Declaration of a dividend
requires approval by an ordinary shareholders' resolution, which may decrease,
but not increase, the amount proposed by the board of directors.
If a year passes after a dividend has been declared and such dividend
remains unclaimed, the board of directors is entitled to invest or utilize the
unclaimed amount of dividend in any manner to the benefit of the Company until
it is claimed. We are not obligated to pay interest on an unclaimed dividend.
VOTING RIGHTS
Holders of ordinary shares have one vote for each ordinary share held by
them on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. Such voting rights
may be affected by the creation of any special rights to the holders of a class
of shares with preferential rights that may be authorized in the future in the
manner provided for under the Companies Law and our Articles of Association. The
quorum required for an ordinary meeting of shareholders consists of at least two
shareholders present in person or by proxy who hold or represent, in the
aggregate, at least 33 1/3 % of the issued voting share capital. In the event
that a quorum is not present within half an hour of the scheduled time, the
meeting shall be adjourned to the same day of the following week, at the same
time and place, or to such other day, time and place as the board of directors
shall determine by notice to the shareholders. If at such adjourned meeting a
quorum is not present within half an hour of the scheduled time, the two members
present in person or by proxy will constitute a quorum.
As the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules provide for a quorum to be not less that
33.33% of the outstanding shares of the Company's common voting stock, our
independent counsels have informed Nasdaq our practice is not prohibited under
our home country's law.
RIGHTS TO THE COMPANY'S PROFITS
Our shareholders have the rights to share in our profits distributed as a
dividend and any other permitted distribution.
RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF LIQUIDATION AND WINDING UP
If the Company shall be wound up voluntarily, the liquidators may, with
the sanction of the majority of shareholders at the general meeting, divide
among the members in specie any part of the assets of the Company, and may, with
the like sanction, vest any part of the assets of the Company in trustees upon
such trusts for the benefit of the members as the liquidators with the like
sanction shall think fit.
CHANGING RIGHTS ATTACHED TO SHARES
If at any time the share capital of the Company is divided into different
classes of shares, then, unless otherwise provided for by the terms of issuance
of that class of shares, in order to change the rights attached to any class of
shares, the consent in writing of the holders of the majority of the issued
shares of the affected class must be obtained, or at a separate meeting of the
shareholders of that class of shares convened for such purpose must adopt a
resolution to change such rights.
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The provisions relating to general meetings shall apply, except that the
necessary quorum required shall be two persons holding or representing by proxy
at least two-thirds of the issued shares of that class. In an adjourned meeting,
those shareholders present in person or by proxy shall be deemed to constitute a
quorum. The rights conferred upon the holders of the shares of any class issued
with preferred or other rights shall not, unless expressly provided for by the
terms of the shares of that class, be deemed to be varied by the creation or
issue of further shares ranking pari-passu with that class.
ANNUAL AND EXTRAORDINARY MEETINGS
In accordance with the Companies Law, the board of directors must convene
an annual meeting of shareholders at least once every calendar year, and no
later than within fifteen months from the last annual meeting. Notice of at
least 21 days prior to the date of the meeting is required. An extraordinary
meeting may be convened by the board of directors, either at its discretion or
upon a demand of (i) any two directors or 25% of the serving directors; or (ii)
one shareholder or more holding in the aggregate at least 5% of our issued
capital and at least 1% of the voting rights in the Company or one shareholder
or more holding at least 5% of the voting rights in the Company. An
extraordinary meeting must be held not more than 35 days from the publication
date of the announcement of the meeting.
LIMITATIONS ON THE RIGHTS TO OWN SECURITIES
Our memorandum and articles of association do not restrict in any way the
ownership of our shares by non-residents of Israel and neither the memorandum or
articles of association nor Israeli law restricts the voting rights of
non-residents of Israel, except that under Israeli law, any transfer or issue of
shares of the Company to a resident of an enemy state of Israel is prohibited
and shall have no effect, unless authorized by the Israeli Minister of Finance.
CHANGES TO OUR CAPITAL
Changes to our capital are subject to the approval of our shareholders at
a general meeting by an ordinary majority unless such change affects also the of
association, in which case such change shall require approval of 75% of the
shareholders present and entitled to vote at a meeting
OWNERSHIP THRESHOLD
Pursuant to the Israeli Securities Law, every major shareholder, a term
broadly defined and includes each shareholder holding more than 5% of the
company's share capital or of its voting rights, must disclose to the Company
any change in its holdings.
An offer of securities to a shareholder who holds more than 5% of the
Company's outstanding share capital or voting rights, or to a party that will
become, as a result of the issuance, a holder of more than 5% of the Company's
outstanding share capital or voting rights, requires approval of the board of
directors and the approval of the shareholders of the Company.
ANTI TAKE OVER PROVISIONS
The Companies Law prohibits the purchase of our shares in the event the
purchaser's holding following such purchase increase above certain percentages
without conducting a tender offer, and all as determined by the Companies Law.
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
Any amendment to our Articles requires the approval of our shareholders by
an ordinary majority.
C. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The following is a list of material agreements entered into by EMI,
Elscint or any of their subsidiaries during the last two years prior to the
filing of this annual report:
EMI
Winning a privatization tender for the acquisition of the controlling
interest in a Hungarian company that owns real estate in Budapest - See "Item 4
- Information On The Company - Recent Developments".
Long-term loan Agreement between the Company and its subsidiary and an
Israeli bank - See "Item 5 - Operating And Financial Review And Prospects -
Loans".
Agreement for the sale of 12 commercial and entertainment malls to
Klepierre - See "Item 4 - Information On The Company - Recent Developments."
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Agreement for an Investment of an additional US$ 21 million in InSightec -
See "Item 4 - Information On The Company - Highlights of 2004".
Agreement for the Sale of 4 Operational Shopping and Entertainment Centers
in Hungary to Dawnay Day - See "Item 4 - Information On The Company - Recent
Developments".
Agreement for the acquisition by Plaza Centers of the remaining 50% in the
Sadyba commercial and entertainment mall - See "Item 4 - Information On The
Company - Recent Developments".
Heads of Terms for the sale of 4 Operational Shopping and Entertainment
Centers in Poland and 4 additional Centers Under Development in Poland and the
Czech Republic to Klepierre, in addition to an option to acquire an additional
center under development in Poland, subject to certain conditions, subject to
consummation - See "Item 4 - information On The Company - Recent Developments".
ELSCINT
Most of Elscint's operating hotels have appointed Park Plaza as its
management company. Park Plaza owns the franchise to the "Park Plaza" brand name
in the Benelux countries, the United Kingdom, various countries in Eastern
Europe, South Africa and a number of countries in the Middle East. Park Plaza is
responsible for the operation of the hotels, including the supervision of the
local management and staff. Local management is employed by the respective
company owning the hotel and not by Park Plaza, although Park Plaza does render
hiring services.
Each of Elscint's wholly-owned subsidiaries and jointly controlled
subsidiaries owning the Victoria, Utrecht, Astrid, Sherlock Holmes and Victoria
London hotels has entered into a restated management agreement with Park Plaza,
the principal provisions of which include:
1. Payment to Park Plaza of an annual incentive fee of 7% of the gross
operating profit (as defined in the applicable agreement) of the hotel
("Incentive Fee").
2. Payment to Park Plaza of an annual base fee of 2% of the gross hotel
room revenues ("Annual Base Fee"), plus reimbursement of advertising
expenses, office expenses (at a fixed amount) and other expenses
incurred by Park Plaza in carrying out its duties of up to 3% of the
aforementioned gross operating profit.
3. Management agreements valid for an initial fifteen year period, and
renewable automatically for an additional period of ten years, subject
to the right of either party to terminate the agreement by giving
twelve months advance notice (or six months advance notice in the event
that Elscint decides on early termination of the management agreement).
If any of the hotel-owning companies should decide on early termination
of the management agreement, then it would be required to pay to Park
Plaza an amount equal to the Incentive Fee, the Annual Base Fee and the
Franchise Fee (as defined below) for the year immediately preceding the
date of that sale. In the event the company holding the Victoria hotel
(Amsterdam) sells the hotel or should the control of the hotel be
transferred to third party, Elscint is also required to pay 2.5% of any
gain derived from the sale of the hotel.
4. In consideration for monthly royalties of up to 1.5% of the gross
hotel-room revenues ("Franchise Fee"), Elscint's hotels may use the
brand name "Park Plaza", certain Park Plaza trademarks, Park Plaza's
international marketing network and international booking center, Park
Plaza's marketing and advertising material, Park Plaza's international
hotel conferences, Park Plaza's assistance in planning, developing and
applying its methods with respect to the hotels, training of staff and
senior management of the hotels, and inclusion in the list of Park
Plaza hotels worldwide. Elscint designs and refurbishes its hotels in
order to comply with Park Plaza's operational standards.
5. No formal agreement has been signed as of May 31, 2004 with Park Plaza
in respect of the management of the Sandton hotel in South Africa,
although Park Plaza manages the hotel on a de facto basis on the same
terms and conditions as the remaining operational hotels.
6. The management agreement with Park Plaza in respect of the Shaw Park
Plaza hotel in London has been terminated by mutual agreement following
the long term lease of the property to an unrelated third party. In
addition, a consulting agreement previously entered into with Park
Plaza pertaining to the operation of the Bucuresti hotel in Bucharest,
Romania, has also been expired in the year ended December 31, 2002.
7. On terms substantially similar to the foregoing, a management agreement
was signed with Park Plaza in respect of the Riverbank hotel on January
1, 2004.
For information regarding the Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated
November 13, 2002 by and among Elscint
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Ltd., Sanmina - Sci Corporation and Sanmina-Sci Israel Medical Systems Ltd. for
the sale of the Company's factory in Ma'alot, see "Item 4 - Information on the
Company - Principal Capital Expenditures And Divestitures - Elscint."
For information regarding the Lease Agreement dated January 6, 2003
between Euston Road Hotel Limited and Accor SA for a long term lease of the
hotel property located on Euston Road in London, England (previously Bernard
Shaw Park Plaza) for a period of 25 years, see "Item 4 - Information on the
Company - The Current Businesses of EMI And Elscint."
For information regarding the Agreement between CDPM and SLS for the
completion of the work at the Arena, see "Item 7 - Related Party Transactions -
EMI."
For information regarding the management agreements with the Rezidor Group
regarding the future management of the "Ballet Institute" (which will be
operated under the "Regent" trade name) and the Bucuresti Hotel in Bucharest
(which will be operated under the "Radisson SAS" trade name), see "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Recent Developments - Elscint".
D. EXCHANGE CONTROLS
In 1998, the government of Israel promulgated a general permit under the
Israeli Currency Control Law. Pursuant to such permit, substantially all
transactions in foreign currency are permitted.
Our Memorandum and Articles of Association do not restrict in any way the
ownership of our shares by non-residents and neither the Memorandum of
Association nor Israeli law restricts the voting rights of non-residents.
E. TAXATION
Following is a discussion of certain tax laws that may be material to our
shareholders, all as in effect as of the date of this report and all of which
are subject to changes, possibly on a retroactive basis, to the extent that such
laws are still subject to judicial or administrative interpretation in the
future. This discussion is not intended, and should not be construed, as legal
or professional tax advice and does not cover all possible tax considerations.
For further information as to taxes that apply to us and our subsidiaries - see
Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 18 below.
WE ENCOURAGE EACH INVESTOR TO CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER OWN TAX ADVISOR AS
TO THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES TO SUCH INVESTOR OF THE PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP
AND DISPOSITION OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES, INCLUDING THE EFFECTS OF APPLICABLE
ISRAELI, U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL, AND FOREIGN TAX LAWS AND POSSIBLE
CHANGES IN SUCH TAX LAWS.
TAXATION IN ISRAEL
In general, the corporate tax rate applicable to companies in Israel in 2004 is
35% which will gradually decrease in the coming years to a 30% tax rate in 2007
and thereafter.
TAXATION UNDER INFLATIONARY CONDITIONS
The Income Tax Law (Inflationary Adjustments) (1985), or the Inflationary
Adjustments Law, affects the taxation of earnings of Israeli companies. This
statute attempts to overcome some of the problems presented to a traditional tax
system by an economy undergoing rapid inflation, which was the case in Israel at
the time the law was enacted. Israel's inflation rate has been materially
reduced in recent years.
The Inflationary Adjustments Law is characterized by a high degree of
complexity. Its main features can be described generally as follows:
(a) A special tax adjustment for the preservation of equity whereby
certain corporate assets are classified broadly into Fixed (inflation resistant)
Assets and Non-Fixed (soft) Assets. Where a company's equity, as defined in the
law, exceeds the depreciated cost of Fixed Assets, a deduction from taxable
income that takes into account the effect of the applicable annual rate of
inflation on the excess is allowed, up to a ceiling of 70% of taxable income in
any single tax year, with the unused portion permitted to be carried forward on
a linked basis. If the depreciated cost of Fixed Assets exceeds a company's
equity, then the excess multiplied by the applicable annual rate of inflation is
added to taxable income.
(b) Subject to certain limitations, depreciation deductions on Fixed
Assets and losses carried forward are adjusted for inflation based on the
increase in the consumer price index.
(c) Gains on the sale of certain traded securities are taxable in certain
circumstances, subject to detailed rules which were modified as of January 1,
1999. Today, all Israeli companies, except certain companies which are wholly
owned by
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individuals, are subject to reporting and taxation requirements under this law.
Dealers in securities are subject to the regular tax rules applicable to
business income in Israel.
TAX REFORM IN ISRAEL
As of January 1, 2003, statutory provisions came into force, concerning,
among other things, tax reform in Israel, in connection with:
(1) (i) Taxation of profits of foreign resident companies regarded
as Controlled Foreign Companies ("CFC"), if: (i) its shares or
its rights on it are not listed in a stock exchange, however
if they are partly listed, then less than 30% of the shares or
of the rights of the company were offered to the public(ii)
most of their revenues are passive, as defined by law, or most
of their profits derive from passive revenues, (iii) the tax
rate applying to their passive profits in their country of
residence does not exceed 20%, and (iv) over 50% of the means
of control in them are held, directly or indirectly, by
Israeli residents or more than 40% of one of its means of
control are held by Israeli residents, who together with a
relative of one of them hold more than 50% of one or more of
its means of control, or an Israeli resident has the right to
prevent adoption of substantive management decisions in it. In
accordance with the statutory provisions, a controlling
shareholder, which is an Israeli resident holds more than 10%
in the company's means of control, in such companies that have
unpaid profits, as defined by law, will be deemed to have
received his relative proportion in these profits as a
dividend (hereinafter: "deemed dividend").
(ii) Taxation of a dividend received in Israel, originating in
profits generated or accrued outside Israel, as well as a
dividend originating outside Israel.
A deemed dividend and/or the distribution of dividends, as
stated, will be subject to a tax rate of 25%, or, upon
election by the company and provided certain conditions are
met, the income from which the dividend was distributed may be
subject to tax at the corporate tax rate (for instance, 34% in
2004) less taxes paid abroad in respect of these profits
(including under certain circumstances taxes paid by a company
held by the distributing company), as the case may be.
(2) Taxation of an Israeli resident's profits accrued or generated
outside Israel (until the end of 2002, Israeli residents were taxed on such
profits only if received in Israel).
(3) Taxation of capital gains from the realization of assets at a reduced
rate of 25%. The reduced rate will apply to realization of assets commencing
January 1, 2003 and onwards, and will be calculated for the part of the profits
relating to the period subsequent to this date up to the realization date.
(4) Guidance on the ability to offset losses - regarding business losses,
capital losses, passive losses and CFC losses.
(5) Imposition of capital gains tax on capital gains realized by
individuals as of January 1, 2003, from the sale of shares of publicly traded
companies (such gain was previously exempt from capital gains tax in Israel).
For information with respect to the applicability of Israeli capital gains taxes
on the sale of ordinary shares, see "Capital Gains Tax on Sales of Our Ordinary
Shares" below;
(6) Introduction of a new regime for the taxation of shares and options
issued to employees and officers (including directors);
CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON SALES OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES
Israeli law generally imposes a capital gains tax on the sale of capital
assets located in Israel, including shares in Israeli companies, by both
residents and non-residents of Israel, unless a specific exemption is available
or unless a double tax convention concluded between Israel and the shareholder's
country of residence provides otherwise. The law distinguishes between real gain
and inflationary surplus. The inflationary surplus is equal to the increase in
the purchase price of the relevant asset attributable solely to the increase in
the Israeli consumer price index between the date of purchase and the date of
sale. The real gain is the excess of the total capital gain over the
inflationary surplus.
Prior to the tax reform, sales of our ordinary shares by individuals were
generally exempt from Israeli capital gains tax so long as (i) our ordinary
shares were quoted on Nasdaq or listed on a stock exchange in a country
appearing on a list approved by the Controller of Foreign Currency and (ii) we
qualified as an Industrial Company.
Pursuant to the tax reform, generally, capital gains tax is imposed at a
rate of 15% on real gains derived on or after January 1, 2003, from the sale of
shares in companies (i) publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange ("TASE")
or; (ii) (subject to a necessary determination by the Israeli Minister of
Finance) Israeli companies publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange or
regulated market outside of Israel. This tax rate is contingent upon the
shareholder not claiming a deduction
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for financing expenses and does not apply to: (i) dealers in securities; (ii)
shareholders that report in accordance with the Inflationary Adjustment Law; or
(iii) shareholders who acquired their shares prior to an initial public offering
(that are subject to a different tax arrangement). The tax basis of shares
acquired prior to January 1, 2003 will be determined in accordance with the
average closing share price in the three trading days preceding January 1, 2003.
However, a request may be made to the tax authorities to consider the actual
adjusted cost of the shares as the tax basis if it is higher than such average
price(however, if a calculation based on the latter request, in converse to the
first calculation, constitutes a loss, this loss cannot be offset against future
profit).
Non-Israeli residents are exempt from Israeli capital gains tax on any
gains derived from the sale of shares publicly traded on the TASE, and are
exempt from Israeli capital gains tax on any gains derived from the sale of
shares of Israeli companies publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange
outside of Israel, provided such shareholders did not acquire their shares prior
to an initial public offering. However, non-Israeli corporations will not be
entitled to such exemption if an Israeli resident (i) has a controlling interest
of 25% or more in such non-Israeli corporation, or (ii) is the beneficiary or is
entitled to 25% or more of the revenues or profits of such non-Israeli
corporation, whether directly or indirectly.
In any event, the provisions of the tax reform shall not affect the
exemption from capital gains tax for gains accrued before January 1, 2003, as
described above.
In some instances where our shareholders may be liable to Israeli tax on
the sale of their ordinary shares, the payment of the consideration may be
subject to the withholding of Israeli tax at the source.
U.S.-ISRAEL TAX TREATY
Pursuant to the Convention between the Government of the United States of
America and the Government of Israel with Respect to Taxes on Income, as amended
(the "the U.S.- Israel Tax Treaty"), the sale, exchange or disposition of
ordinary shares by a person who (i) holds the ordinary shares as a capital
asset, (ii) qualifies as a resident of the United States within the meaning of
the U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty and (iii) is entitled to claim the benefits afforded
to such resident by the U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty generally will not be subject to
Israeli capital gains tax unless either such resident holds, directly or
indirectly, shares representing 10% or more of the voting power of a company
during any part of the 12-month period preceding such sale, exchange or
disposition, subject to certain conditions, or the capital gains from such sale,
exchange or disposition can be allocated to a permanent establishment in Israel.
In the event that the exemption shall not be available, the sale, exchange or
disposition of ordinary shares would be subject to such Israeli capital gains
tax to the extent applicable; however, under the U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty, such
residents would be permitted to claim a credit for such taxes against U.S.
federal income tax imposed with respect to such sale, exchange or disposition,
subject to the limitations in U.S. laws applicable to foreign tax credits. The
U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty does not relate to state or local taxes.
TAXATION OF NON-RESIDENTS
Non-residents of Israel are subject to income tax on income accrued or
derived from sources in Israel. Such sources of income include passive income
such as dividends, royalties and interest, as well as non-passive income from
services rendered in Israel. On distributions of dividends other than bonus
shares or stock dividends, income tax at the rate of 25% is withheld at source,
unless a reduced rate is provided in double tax convention concluded between
Israel and the shareholder's country of residence. Under the U.S.-Israel Tax
Treaty, the maximum tax on dividends paid to a holder of ordinary shares who is
a U.S. resident will be 25%; provided, however, that under the Investment Law,
dividends generated by an Approved Enterprise are taxed at the rate of 15%.
Furthermore, dividends not generated by an Approved Enterprise paid to a U.S.
company holding 10% or more of our ordinary shares in the 12 month period
preceding the distribution of such dividends, are taxed at a rate of 12.5%.
Under an amendment to the Inflationary Adjustments Law, non-Israeli
corporations may be subject to Israeli taxes on the sale of securities of an
Israeli company, subject to the provisions of any applicable taxation treaty or
unless a specific exemption is available.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGULATIONS
Dividends (if any) paid to the holders of our ordinary shares, any amounts
payable upon our dissolution, liquidation or winding up, and as the proceeds of
any sale of our ordinary shares in Israel may be paid in non-Israeli currency
or, if paid in Israeli currency, may be converted into freely repatriable
dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the time of conversion.
TAXATION OF DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTIONS
On distributions of dividends to Israeli individuals, income tax at the
rate of 25% is withheld while a distributions to an Israeli companies is
tax-exempt. Dividend distributions from Approved Enterprises earnings is subject
to 15% tax withheld at source to both Israeli individuals and Israeli companies,
if the dividend is distributed during the tax exemption period or within a
specified period. In addition a company that distributed dividends out of income
that was tax exempt according to the
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Investment Law would be subject to company tax in the year the dividend is
distributed in respect of the amount distributed at the rate that would have
been applicable had the company not elected the tax-exempt course (generally
25%).
LAW FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, 1959
Two investment programs of InSightec were granted the status of an
"Approved Enterprise" ("AE"). Pursuant to the Law for the Encouragement of
Capital Investments, 1959 (under this heading: the "Law"), under which income
stemming from an AE will be exempt from tax during the initial two years,
starting from the first year in which the AE has taxable income, and
subsequently subject to a reduced tax rate of 25% during the remaining five-year
period. In February 2004, InSightec's expansion program of the existing factory
has been approved.
Should the holding rate of foreign residents in InSightec exceeds 25%, the
period of benefits would then increase from seven to ten years. If this rate
exceeds 49%, the tax rate would decrease from 25% to 10%-20%, based on the
investment amount during each of the relevant tax years. The benefits period to
these AEs, is limited to the earlier of either 12 years from commencement of
production or 14 years following receipt of the approval documents. The benefits
are determined by the ratio of the additional revenues during the benefits
period over the revenues in the entire last year of production prior to the
activation of each program (adjusted for the change in the wholesale price index
of the industrial output) to total annual revenues during the during the benefit
period.
Those benefits are subject to the conditions stipulated in the Law, the
regulation thereunder and the approval documents based on which the investments
were made. Failure to meet those conditions may lead to the cancellation of the
benefits and to demand for reimbursement of the amounts received on account of
these benefits (in whole or in part), including interest and linkage. Change in
ownership structure of a company owned by an AE, including a public offering of
over 49%, or any private placement during the period of the approved investment
program through the end of the benefits period, is subject to the advanced
approval by the Investment Center.
In the event of a distribution of tax-exempt earnings such as dividend, as
aforestated, the distributing company would be subject to tax of up to 25%. In
the event of a distribution of earning of an AE as dividends, recipient will be
subject to tax of up to 15%.
U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
Subject to the limitations described herein, this discussion summarizes the
material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and
disposition of our ordinary shares to a U.S. holder. A U.S. holder is a holder
of our ordinary shares who is:
- an individual citizen or resident of the U.S. for U.S. federal
income tax purposes;
- a corporation or partnership (or another entity taxable as a
corporation or partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes)
created or organized under the laws of the United States or any
political subdivision thereof;
- an estate, the income of which may be included in the gross income
for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or
- a trust (i) if, in general, a U.S. court is able to exercise primary
supervision over its administration and one or more U.S. persons
have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or
(ii) that has in effect a valid election under applicable U.S.
Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.
Unless otherwise specifically indicated, this discussion does not consider
the U.S. tax consequences to a person that is not a U.S. holder and considers
only U.S. holders that will own the ordinary shares as capital assets.
This discussion is based on current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), current and proposed Treasury regulations
promulgated under the Code and administrative and judicial interpretations of
the Code, all as currently in effect and all of which are subject to change,
possibly with a retroactive effect. This discussion does not address all aspects
of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to any particular U.S.
holder based on the U.S. holder's particular circumstances. In particular, this
discussion does not address the U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S.
holders who are broker-dealers or who own, directly, indirectly or
constructively, 10% or more of our outstanding voting shares, U.S. holders
holding the ordinary shares as part of a hedging, straddle or conversion
transaction, U.S. holders whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar,
insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, financial institutions and
persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, who may be subject to special
rules not discussed below. Additionally, the tax treatment of persons who are,
or hold the ordinary shares through, a partnership or other pass-through entity
is not considered, nor is the possible application of U.S. federal estate or
gift taxes or any aspect of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws.
EACH HOLDER OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES IS ADVISED TO CONSULT HIS OR HER TAX
ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE SPECIFIC U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN
INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO HIM OR HER OF PURCHASING, HOLDING OR DISPOSING OF OUR
ORDINARY SHARES.
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TAXATION OF DISTRIBUTIONS ON ORDINARY SHARES
Subject to the discussion below under "Tax Consequences if We are a Passive
Foreign Investment Company," a distribution paid by us with respect to the
ordinary shares to a U.S. holder will be treated as dividend income to the
extent that the distribution does not exceed our current and accumulated
earnings and profits, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The
amount of a distribution with respect to the ordinary shares will equal the
amount of cash and the fair market value of any property distributed and will
also include the amount of any Israeli taxes withheld as described above under
"Taxation of Non-Residents." Dividends that are received by U.S. holders that
are individuals, estates or trusts will be taxed at the rate applicable to
long-term capital gains (a maximum rate of 15%), provided that such dividends
meet the requirements of "qualified dividend income." Dividends that fail to
meet such requirements, and dividends received by corporate U.S. holders are
taxed at ordinary income rates. No dividend received by a U.S. holder will be a
qualified dividend (1) if the U.S. holder held the ordinary share with respect
to which the dividend was paid for less than 61 days during the 121-day period
beginning on the date that is 60 days before the ex-dividend date with respect
to such dividend, excluding for this purpose, under the rules of Code section
246(c), any period during which the U.S. holder has an option to sell, is under
a contractual obligation to sell, has made and not closed a short sale of, is
the grantor of a deep-in-the-money or otherwise nonqualified option to buy, or
has otherwise diminished its risk of loss by holding other positions with
respect to, such ordinary share (or substantially identical securities); or (2)
to the extent that the U.S. holder is under an obligation (pursuant to a short
sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in
property substantially similar or related to the ordinary share with respect to
which the dividend is paid. If we were to be a "passive foreign investment
company" (as such term is defined in the Code) for any year, dividends paid on
our ordinary shares in such year or in the following year would not be qualified
dividends. In addition, a non-corporate U.S. holder will be able to take a
qualified dividend into account in determining its deductible investment
interest (which is generally limited to its net investment income) only if it
elects to do so; in such case the dividend will be taxed at ordinary income
rates.
The amount of any distribution which exceeds the amount treated as a
dividend will be treated first as a non-taxable return of capital, reducing the
U.S. holder's tax basis in its ordinary shares to the extent thereof, and then
as capital gain from the deemed disposition of the ordinary shares. Corporate
holders will not be allowed a deduction for dividends received in respect of the
ordinary shares.
Dividends paid by us in NIS will be included in the income of U.S. holders
at the dollar amount of the dividend (including any Israeli taxes withheld
therefrom), based upon the spot rate of exchange in effect on the date the
distribution is included in income. U.S. holders will have a tax basis in the
NIS for U.S. federal income tax purposes equal to that dollar value. Any
subsequent gain or loss in respect of the NIS arising from exchange rate
fluctuations will generally be taxable as U.S. source ordinary income or loss.
Subject to the limitations set forth in the Code and the Treasury
regulations thereunder, U.S. holders may elect to claim as a foreign tax credit
against their U.S. federal income tax liability the Israeli income tax withheld
from dividends received in respect of the ordinary shares. The limitations on
claiming a foreign tax credit include, among others, computation rules under
which foreign tax credits allowable with respect to specific classes of income
cannot exceed the U.S. federal income taxes otherwise payable with respect to
each such class of income. In this regard, dividends paid by us will be foreign
source "passive income" for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes or, in the case of
a financial services entity, "financial services income" (and, for the years
beginning after 2006, as "general category income"). U.S. holders that do not
elect to claim a foreign tax credit may instead claim a deduction for the
Israeli income tax withheld if they itemize deductions. The rules relating to
foreign tax credits are complex, and U.S. holders should consult their tax
advisors to determine whether and to what extent they would be entitled to this
credit. A U.S. holder will be denied a foreign tax credit for Israeli income tax
withheld from a dividend received on the ordinary shares (i) if the U.S. holder
has not held the ordinary shares for at least 16 days of the 30-day period
beginning on the date which is 15 days before the ex-dividend date with respect
to such dividend or (ii) to the extent the U.S. holder is under an obligation to
make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or
related property. Any days during which a U.S. holder has substantially
diminished its risk of loss on the ordinary shares are not counted toward
meeting the required 16-day holding period. Distributions of current or
accumulated earnings and profits will be foreign source passive income for U.S.
foreign tax credit purposes.
TAXATION OF THE DISPOSITION OF ORDINARY SHARES
Subject to the discussion below under "Tax Consequences if We are a Passive
Foreign Investment Company," upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of our
ordinary shares, a U.S. holder will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount
equal to the difference between the amount realized on the disposition and the
U.S. holder's tax basis in the ordinary shares. The gain or loss recognized on
the disposition of the ordinary shares will be long-term capital gain or loss if
the U.S. holder held the ordinary shares for more than one year at the time of
the disposition and is eligible for a maximum 15% rate of taxation for
individuals. Capital gain from the sale, exchange or other disposition of
ordinary shares held for one year or less is short-term capital gain and taxed
at a maximum rate of 35%. Gain or loss recognized by a U.S. holder on a sale,
exchange or other disposition of ordinary shares will be treated as U.S. source
income or loss for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes.
A U.S. holder that uses the cash method of accounting calculates the dollar
value of the proceeds received on the sale as of the date that the sale settles.
However, a U.S. holder that uses the accrual method of accounting is required to
calculate the value of the proceeds of the sale as of the trade date and may
therefore realize foreign currency gain or loss. A U.S. holder may avoid
realizing foreign currency gain or loss by electing to use the settlement date
to determine the proceeds of sale for
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purposes of calculating the foreign currency gain or loss. In addition, a U.S.
holder that receives foreign currency upon disposition of ordinary shares and
converts the foreign currency into dollars after the settlement date or trade
date (whichever date the U.S. holder is required to use to calculate the value
of the proceeds of sale) will have foreign exchange gain or loss based on any
appreciation or depreciation in the value of the foreign currency against the
dollar, which will generally be U.S. source ordinary income or loss.
TAX CONSEQUENCES IF WE ARE A PASSIVE FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANY
We will be a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, if either (1) 75%
or more of our gross income in a taxable year is passive income; or (2) 50% or
more of the value, determined on the basis of a quarterly average, of our assets
in a taxable year are held for the production of passive income. If we own
(directly or indirectly) at least 25% by value of the stock of another
corporation, we will be treated for purposes of the foregoing tests as owning
our proportionate share of the other corporation's assets and as directly
earning our proportionate share of the other corporation's income. If we are a
PFIC, a U.S. holder must determine under which of three alternative taxing
regimes it wishes to be taxed:
The "QEF" regime applies if the U.S. holder elects to treat us as a
"qualified electing fund" ("QEF") for the first taxable year in which the U.S.
holder owns our ordinary shares or in which we are a PFIC, whichever is later,
and if we comply with certain reporting requirements. If the QEF regime applies,
then each year that we are a PFIC such U.S. holder will include in its gross
income a proportionate share of the our ordinary earnings (which is taxed as
ordinary income) and net capital gain (which is taxed as long-term capital
gain), subject to a separate election to defer payment of taxes, which deferral
is subject to an interest charge. These amounts would be included in income by
an electing U.S. holder for its taxable year in which our taxable year ends,
whether or not such amounts are actually distributed to the U.S. holder. A U.S.
holder's basis in our ordinary shares for which a QEF election has been made
would be increased to reflect the amount of any taxed but undistributed income.
Generally, a QEF election allows an electing U.S. holder to treat any gain
realized on the disposition of its ordinary shares as capital gain.
Once made, the QEF election applies to all subsequent taxable years of the
U.S. holder in which it holds our ordinary shares and for which we are a PFIC
and can be revoked only with the consent of the Internal Revenue Service. A
shareholder makes a QEF election by attaching a completed Internal Revenue
Service Form 8621, including the PFIC annual information statement, to a timely
filed United States federal income tax return. Even if a QEF election is not
made, a U.S. person who is a shareholder in a PFIC must file a completed
Internal Revenue Service Form 8621 every year.
If a QEF election is made after the first taxable year in which a U.S.
holder holds our ordinary shares and we are a PFIC, then special rules would
apply.
A second regime, the "mark-to-market" regime, may be elected so long as our
ordinary shares are publicly traded. Pursuant to this regime, an electing U.S.
holder's ordinary shares are marked-to-market each year and the U.S. holder
recognizes as ordinary income or loss an amount equal to the difference as of
the close of the taxable year between the fair market value of our ordinary
shares and the U.S. holder's adjusted tax basis in our ordinary shares. Losses
are allowed only to the extent of net mark-to-market gain previously included by
the U.S. holder under the election for prior taxable years. An electing U.S.
holder's adjusted basis in our ordinary shares is increased by income recognized
under the mark-to-market election and decreased by the deductions allowed under
the election.
Under the mark-to-market election, gain on the sale of our ordinary shares
is treated as ordinary income, and loss on the sale of our ordinary shares, to
the extent the amount of loss does not exceed the net mark-to-market gain
previously included, is treated as ordinary loss. The mark-to-market election
applies to the tax year for which the election is made and all later tax years,
unless the ordinary shares cease to be marketable or the Internal Revenue
Service consents to the revocation of the election.
If the mark-to-market election is made after the first taxable year in
which a U.S. holder holds our ordinary shares and we are a PFIC, then special
rules would apply.
A U.S. holder making neither the QEF election nor the mark-to-market
election is subject to the "excess distribution" regime. Under this regime,
"excess distributions" are subject to special tax rules. An excess distribution
is either (1) a distribution with respect to shares that is greater than 125% of
the average distributions received by the U.S. holder from us over the shorter
of either the preceding three years or such U.S. holder's holding period for our
shares, or (2) 100% of the gain from the disposition of our shares (including
gain deemed recognized if the ordinary shares are used as security for a loan).
Excess distributions must be allocated ratably to each day that a U.S.
holder has held our ordinary shares. A U.S. holder must include amounts
allocated to the current taxable year, as well as amounts allocated to taxable
years prior to the first year in which we were a PFIC, in its gross income as
ordinary income for that year. All amounts allocated to prior years of the U.S.
holder during which we were a PFIC would be taxed at the highest tax rate for
each such prior year applicable to ordinary income. The U.S. holder also would
be liable for interest on the deferred tax liability for each such prior year
calculated as if such liability had been due with respect to each such prior
year. A U.S. holder that is an individual is not allowed a deduction for
interest on the deferred tax liability. The portions of gains and distributions
that are not characterized as "excess distributions" are subject to tax in the
current year under the normal tax rules of the Code.
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A U.S. person who inherits shares in a foreign corporation that was a PFIC
in the hands of the decedent (who was not a nonresident alien and did not make
either of the elections described above), is denied the otherwise available
step-up in the tax basis of such shares to fair market value at the date of
death. The U.S. person steps into the shoes of the decedent and will be subject
to the rules described above.
We believe that in 2004 we were not a PFIC. Nor were we a PFIC in prior
years. However, since the determination of whether we are a PFIC is based upon
such factual matters as the valuation of our assets and, in certain cases, the
assets of companies held by us, there can be no assurance with respect to the
position of the Internal Revenue Service on our status as a PFIC. In addition,
there can be no assurance that we will not become a PFIC for the current fiscal
year ending December 31, 2005 or in a future year. We will notify U.S. holders
in the event we conclude that we will be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year
to enable U.S. holders to consider whether or not to elect to treat us as a QEF
for U.S. federal income tax purposes or to "mark to market" the ordinary shares
or to become subject to the "excess distribution" regime.
U.S. holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the
application of the PFIC rules, including eligibility for and the manner and
advisability of making, the QEF election or the mark-to-market election.
INFORMATION REPORTING AND BACKUP WITHHOLDING
A U.S. holder generally is subject to information reporting and may be
subject to backup withholding at a rate of up to 28% with respect to dividend
payments and receipt of the proceeds from the disposition of the ordinary
shares. Backup withholding will not apply with respect to payments made to
exempt recipients, including corporations and tax-exempt organizations, or if a
U.S. holder provides a correct taxpayer identification number (or certifies that
he has applied for a taxpayer identification number), certifies that such holder
is not subject to backup withholding or otherwise establishes an exemption.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax and may be claimed as a credit
against the U.S. federal income tax liability of a U.S. holder, or
alternatively, the U.S. holder may be eligible for a refund of any excess
amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules, in either case, provided
that the required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.
NON-U.S. HOLDERS OF ORDINARY SHARES
Except as provided below, a non-U.S. holder of ordinary shares (except
certain former U.S. citizens and long-term residents of the United States) will
not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax on the receipt of
dividends on, and the proceeds from the disposition of, an ordinary share,
unless that item is effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S.
holder of a trade or business in the United States and, in the case of a
resident of a country which has an income tax treaty with the United States,
that item is attributable to a permanent establishment in the United States or,
in the case of an individual, a fixed place of business in the United States. In
addition, gain recognized by an individual non-U.S. holder will be subject to
tax in the United States if the non-U.S. holder is present in the United States
for 183 days or more in the taxable year of the sale and other conditions are
met.
Non-U.S. holders will not be subject to information reporting or backup
withholding with respect to the payment of dividends on ordinary shares unless
the payment is made through a paying agent, or an office of a paying agent, in
the United States. Non-U.S. holders will be subject to information reporting and
backup withholding at a rate of up to 28% with respect to the payment within the
United States of dividends on the ordinary shares unless the holder provides its
taxpayer identification number, certifies to its foreign status, or otherwise
establishes an exemption.
Non-U.S. holders will be subject to information reporting and backup
withholding at a rate of up to 28% on the receipt of the proceeds from the
disposition of the ordinary shares to, or through, the United States office of a
broker, whether domestic or foreign, unless the holder provides a taxpayer
identification number, certifies to its foreign status or otherwise establishes
an exemption. Non-U.S. holders will not be subject to information reporting or
backup withholding with respect to the receipt of proceeds from the disposition
of the ordinary shares by a foreign office of a broker; provided, however, that
if the broker is a U.S. person or a "U.S. related person," information reporting
(but not backup withholding) will apply unless the broker has documentary
evidence in its records of the non-U.S. holder's foreign status or the non-U.S.
holder certifies to its foreign status under penalties of perjury or otherwise
establishes an exemption. For this purpose, a "U.S. related person" is a broker
or other intermediary that maintains one or more enumerated U.S. relationships.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax and may be claimed as a credit
against the U.S. federal income tax liability of a non-U.S. holder, or
alternatively, the non-U.S. holder may be eligible for a refund of any excess
amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules, in either case, provided
that the required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.
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F. DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS
Not applicable.
G. STATEMENT BY EXPERTS
Not applicable.
H. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY
EMI is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In accordance with these requirements, EMI
files annual reports with and furnishes other information to the SEC. These
materials, including this annual report and the exhibits hereto, may be
inspected and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of the materials may be obtained from the
Public Reference Room of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549 at prescribed rates. The public may obtain information on the operation of
the SEC's Public Reference Room by calling the SEC in the United States at
1-800-SEC-0330. Additionally, copies of the materials may be obtained from the
SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
I. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS.
1. EXCHANGE RATE EXPOSURE
(a) Operations:
The main transactions and balances (including long-term bank loans) of
companies in our hotel division, in our commercial and entertainment
mall division and in our image guided treatment activities, which are
measured as autonomous entities, are denominated or linked to the
functional currency of each company. As of December 31, 2004 and for
the year then ended, our hotel and/or mall divisions did not have any
significant exchange rate exposure, except for the hotel division's
operations in Romania and except for the first quarter activities of
the commercial and entertainment mall division (see Note 2A.(3)(iii)
to the enclosed financial statements included in Item 18 - "Financial
Statements").
Significant changes in the exchange rate between certain currencies in
a given territory (mainly, Euro, GBP, Lei and dollar) is likely affect
the respective prices of hotel services in our hotel division, for
overseas customers. Such changes may result in a gap between price
levels of services paid in different countries. As a result, the
revenue might decrease and the revenues mix between geographic
segments may also vary as a result of these currency fluctuations.
(b) Monetary assets (liabilities), net:
The functional currency of our holding companies in Israel, is the NIS
while the same of our holding subsidiaries which operate in the
Netherlands - is the Euro. We have monetary assets and monetary
liabilities in substantial amounts, denominated in or linked to the
U.S. dollar, and are therefore exposed to a substantial fluctuations
thereof. We do not actively hedge against fluctuations of the NIS
and/or the Euro in relation to the U.S. dollar.
(c) Net investment value of foreign investees:
As for the translation method of our foreign autonomous entities to
their holding Company's functional currency and the changes therein
during 2004 - see Note 2A.(3)(i) to our financial statements.
Our exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign currencies,
in respect of inter-company balances (see table I below), is reflected
only by the value of the net investment in the autonomous entities
(capital and shareholders' loans with a nature of investments). A
decrease/increase in the value of foreign currencies of the autonomous
investees in relation to their holding companies' functional currency,
may therefore have a negative/ positive impact on our shareholders'
equity. In order to mitigate our exposure to the effect of frequent
fluctuations in the exchange rate of these currencies, as mentioned
above, some of our bank loans that have been obtained, mainly to
finance investments in foreign subsidiaries in our hotels division, in
the same currency of the investee's functional currency.
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At the end of May 2005 we have exercised our right to convert the
linkage currency of certain bank loans (NIS 89.0 million ($20.0
million) - obtained by a Netherlands company's loans, and NIS 157.0
million ($36.0 million) - obtained by an Israeli company's loans),
which serve as financial sources in the malls' division, from U.S.
dollar into Euro, which is the functional currency of most of our
investees in that division. See also Table I - Foreign Currency Risks,
footnotes (8) and (9), below.
In addition, our exposure to the foregoing fluctuations has an impact on
the extent of the assets, liabilities and operations of the autonomous
companies, as reflected in our financial statements, and on the
date-to-date and period-to-period comparison of our financial statements.
Further details about our foreign currency exposure, as of December 31,
2004 - are set forth in Table I below.
2. RATE OF INFLATION
As for the accounting principle regarding the adjustment of financial
statements to the inflation and for the changes therein, commencing January
1, 2004 - see Note 2A.1. to our financial statements.
Fluctuations in the rate of inflation may impact labor costs in
circumstances where labor contracts are linked to domestic CPI, whether by
mandatory rules or by union agreements. An increase in inflation could also
result in an increase in the cost of our variable rate borrowings. Failure
to adjust revenues of companies (especially in the hotel division) with the
rate of inflation may result in a decrease in operating profits. This
potential loss will be more clearly reflected as we had changed, commencing
January 2004, our reporting method to the nominal basis (instead of
adjusted basis). However, most of our leases, in the commercial centers'
and Arena's businesses, contain provisions designed to partially mitigate
the adverse impact of inflation. Most of our leases contain effective
annual rent escalations (that are, indexed based on the Consumer Price
Index or other related indices). A portion of the lease agreements include
conditions enabling us to receive percentage rents based on a tenant's
gross sales above predetermined levels, which sales generally increase as
prices rise. Accordingly, we do not believe that our earnings or cash flows
from real estate operations (in the commercial centers' and Arena's
businesses) are subject to a significant economic risk of inflation (see
also 8 below).
3. INTEREST RATE RISKS
Part of the credit and the deposits are obtained at or invested at fixed
interest rates while most of the credit and deposits are obtained at or
invested at variable rates (see Table III below). Changes in short term
interest rates in the countries in which we operate will affect our results
of operations and our future cash flows. In general, we do not actively
hedge against the impact of the interest rate risks on our net monetary
assets/liabilities. We limit, in certain cases, a part of these risks by
using derivative financial instruments to manage or hedge interest rate
risk, especially, on long term bank loans (see Note 23A. to our financial
statements).
We are also subject to the risk of increases in long-term variable interest
rates that may occur over a period of several years. This may affect our
discount rate applicable to our assets and consequently may decrease the
overall value of our real estate.
Short-term interest rates influence, directly and indirectly, the business
atmosphere, which is itself a significant factor in the commercial and
leisure industries, due to high interest rate depress corporate spending on
which our businesses highly depends.
4. CREDIT RISKS
Cash, cash equivalents and bank deposits are maintained with reputable
banks. In the commercial centers business and in the hotel division,
services and sales are rendered to a large numbers of customers and we are
not significantly exposed to credit risks arising from dependence on any
single customer. In relation to anchor tenants, see "Item 3 - Key
Information - Risk Factors - Risk Relating to the Commercial and
Entertainment Malls Business".
The balance of long term receivables as of December 31, 2004 includes (i)
accrued income in the amount of NIS 11.1 million ($2.6 million), in respect
of an asset's long term lease agreement (Note 8A. to the consolidated
financial statements), mainly, due to recognition of revenue received from
operating lease fees, which are received gradually, by the straight line
method over the term of the lease; and (ii) two loans in the aggregate
amount of NIS 21.5 million ($5.0 million) which were granted by us to the
Management Company in the framework of an option agreement to acquire
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33% of the Park Plaza chain in Europe (See Notes 8A.(2)(i) and 17A.(2) to
our financial statements. Realization of these debts substantially depends
on the financial stability of the debtors in the long run.
See also "Item 3 - Key Information - Risk Factors".
5. MARKETABLE AND EQUITY SECURITIES
For information on the or composition of the short and long-term investment
portfolio - see Note 4 and Note 9 to the financial statements included in
Item 18. Such investments are exposed to market-price fluctuation.
6. VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
For information on exposures relating to venture capital investments, see
"Item 3 - Risk Factors - Risks relating to EMI's holdings in venture
capital operations and Elscint's investments in bio-technology companies."
7. RENT INCOME FROM COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT MALLS
For information on risks relating to the market price of lease of spaces in
commercial centers, - see "Item 3 - Key Information - Risk Factors - Risk
Relating to the Commercial and Entertainment Malls Business".
Our financial results are affected by general economic conditions in the
markets in which our properties are located. An economic recession, or
other adverse changes in general or local economic conditions, could result
in the inability of some of our existing tenants to meet their lease
obligations and could otherwise adversely affect our ability to attract or
retain tenants.
8. LAND AND REAL ESTATE RATES
Some of our real estate properties are subject to leases of land or
buildings. Annual payments for those leasehold properties are linked to
various real estate indexes. Strength in the real estate market may
influence the level of those indexes and result in increasing annual
payments. However, we are generally able to offset higher rental fees paid
by us with greater revenues from our tenants.
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
From time to time, throughout the reported year, we engage in the trading
of derivative and other financial instruments for hedging and speculative
purposes. The results of such activities and the value of the trading
instruments are affected by the changes and volatility in foreign exchange
rates and interest rates and equity indices. Changes in Israeli and global
foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity indices may significantly
affect our financial results and our assets, liabilities, equity capital
and cash flow, as a result of the aforementioned trading activity.
The highest balance of open positions of derivatives for currency sale and
purchase during 2004, was NIS 1,330 million ($308 million). Subsequent to
such date the maximum balance of open positions totaled NIS 715 million
($160 million).
It should be noted that due to the high volatility of global financial
markets, foreign exchange, interest rate and equity trading involve
significant risks, mainly in the short term.
For currency transactions outstanding as at December 31, 2004, see Table II
- Derivative contracts on foreign exchange rates below.
10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's and its subsidiaries' financial instruments include monetary
assets (cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term deposits, trade
accounts receivable, marketable securities as well as other receivables and
current account) and monetary liabilities (short-term credits, long-term
liabilities, trade accounts payable as well as payables and other credit
balances). Due to the nature of the financial instruments included in
working capital, their fair values approximate those presented in the
balance sheet.
The fair value of long term trade accounts receivable, deposits and other
long-term liabilities is ordinarily based on the present value of future
receipts and payments, discounted by the interest rate applicable to our
lending or borrowing activities under similar terms as of the balance sheet
date, and it is not materially different from what is presented in the
financial statements.
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For information on the presentation of long-term balances not under market
conditions - see Note 2J to the financial statements included in Item 18.
Derivative financial instruments that have an active market were valued
based on market value.
The assets included among long term investments or that are stated as
treasury stock, for which market value differ from their carrying amount,
are as follows:
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Elbit - treasury stock (see Note 18A. and
B(iv), to the financial statements) 162.4 133.5(1) 197.5(1)
Elscint (See Note 9 B.(1), to the
financial statements.) 445.5 184.1(2) 303.1(2)
Bucuresti (See Note 9.B(4)(c), to the
financial statements.) 234.0 23.4(3) 25.6(3)(5)
Vcon (See Note 9 A.(3), to the financial
statements.) 14.7 16.4(4) 9.0(4)
(1) Shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and in the NASDAQ.
(2) Shares are traded on the New York stock exchange, ("NYSE").
(3) Shares are traded on the Bucharest stock exchange, in Romania ("RASDAQ").
(4) Shares are traded on the "Nouveau Marche" stock exchange, in France.
(5) Market price as of May 31, 2005.
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TABLE I - FOREIGN CURRENCY RISKS
The table below provides information as at December 31, 2004 regarding our
financial assets and liabilities (including - inter company balances)
denominated or linked to foreign currencies :
NIS (IN MILLIONS)
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BRITISH RECONCILIATION
POUND ROMANIAN LEI FOR
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY ISRAELI SHEKELS(NIS) STERLING (L) EURO (E) (ROL) OTHERS(1) CONSOLIDATION TOTAL
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Linkage Currency (2) $ E L E $ L E $
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 174 16 - - 4 - - - 152 - 346
Short term deposits and investments 137 - - - 4 - - 2 135 - 278
Trade accounts receivable and
other debit balances 1 - - - 20 - - - 114 (30) 105
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312 16 - - 28 - - 2 401 (30) 729
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LONG TERM INVESTMENTS AND
RECEIVABLES:
Deposits, debentures, loans and
receivables 3 - - - 22 - - - 78 11 114
Investments in investees and other
companies:
Shares 20 279 - - (1) (58) - - (210) 42 72
Loans 524 374 114 - 237 133 - - 810 (2,192) -
Assets related to discontinuing
operations (1) 5 - - - - - - 11 - 15
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546 658 114 - 258 75 - - 689 (2,139) 201
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TOTAL ASSETS 858 674 114 - 286 75 - 2 1,090 (2,169) 930
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short term credits 139 2 1 - 19 - 2 119 104 151 537
Trade accounts payable and other
credit balances 16 6 3 - 15 - - 1 234 (17) 258
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155 8 4 - 34 - 2 120 338 134 795
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
Long term liabilities:
Group companies 73 - - 164 650 129 89 - 1,064 (2,169) -
Others 460 206(3) 85(3) - 127 - - - 1,659 (118) 2,419
Liabilities related to
discontinuing operations 66 6 - - - - - - - - 72
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599 212 85 164 777 129 89 - 2,723 (2,287) 2,491
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 754 220 89 164 811 129 91 120 3,061 (2,153) 3,286
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS TOTAL
LIABILITIES (4) 104 454 25 (164) (525) (54) (91) (118) (1,971) (16) (2,356)
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FOOTNOTES:
(1) Includes mainly, unlinked balances of financial assets (liabilities) and
linkage currencies which total financial assets or financial liabilities
that are denominated therein or linked thereto, do not exceed 5% of total
financial assets or financial liabilities, respectively (on a consolidated
basis).
(2) As for investments in investees' shares - "linkage currency" means the
functional currency of each investee. As for loans to investees with
nature of investment - "linkage currency" means the currency that the loan
is denominated in or linked to.
(3) Primarily loans from financing an investment in an autonomous investee
taken in the functional currency of the investee (for hedging, qualified
hedges for accounting purposes). The effect of the exchange rates on these
loans are charged directly to shareholders equity and not to the
statements of operations.
(4) Comprised as follows (5):
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POUND ROMANIAN LEI FOR
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY ISRAELI SHEKELS (NIS) STERLING(L) EURO (E) (ROL) OTHERS(1) CONSOLIDATION TOTAL
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Linkage Currency (2) $ E L E $ L E $
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Net monetary items (6) (367) (199) (89) - (111) - (2) (118) (1,507) (35) (2,428)
Intercompany balances
(loans with nature of
investment) (7) 451 374 114 (164) (413) 4 (89) - (254) (23) -
Investment in investees'
shares (7) 20 279 - - (1) (58) - - (210) 42 72
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104 454 25 (164) (525) (54) (91) (118) (1,971) (16) (2,356)
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(5) The above table includes items of Elscint (63.73% owned by the Company),
as follows:
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BRITISH RECONCILIATION
POUND ROMANIAN LEI FOR
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY ISRAELI SHEKELS (NIS) STERLING(L) EURO (E) (ROL) OTHERS(1) CONSOLIDATION TOTAL
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Linkage Currency (2) $ E L E $ L E $
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Net monetary items (6) (114) (198) (89) - 22 - (2) (118) (827) - (1,326)
Intercompany balances
(loans with nature of
investment) (7) 433 336 114 (164) (433) 4 (89) - (201) - -
Investment in investees'
shares (7) 18 (278) - - - (58) - - 15 344 41
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337 (140) 25 (164) (411) (54) (91) (118) (1,013) 344 (1,285)
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(6) The impact of exchange rates exposure, on net monetary items, is charged
directly to the statements of operations.
(7) The impact of exchange rates exposure on these items is charged directly
to the shareholders equity and not to the statements of operations.
(8) Exchange rates:
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POUND 1,000 ROMANIAN LEI
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY ISRAELI SHEKELS (NIS) STERLING (L) EURO (E) (ROL)
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May 31, 2005 4.416 5.442 8.031 0.678 0.812 29.28 36.22
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December 31, 2004 4.308 5.877 8.308 0.704 0.732 29.07 39.66
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December 31, 2003 4.379 5.533 7.849 0.705 0.795 32.60 41.12
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(9) Changes in the exchange rates (%)
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POUND 1,000 ROMANIAN LEI
FUNCTIONAL CURRENCY ISRAELI SHEKELS (NIS) STERLING (L) EURO (E) (ROL)
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May 31, 2005 2.51 (7.40) (3.33) (3.69) 10.93 0.72 (8.67)
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December 31, 2004 (1.62) 6.21 5.85 (0.07) (7.87) (10.82) (3.54)
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December 31, 2003 (7.56) 11.33 2.83 8.17 (16.53) (2.70) 17.75
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TABLE II - DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
The following presents a summary of the currency transactions outstanding at
December 31, 2004:
(1) As for loans denominated in foreign currency obtained for the purpose of
accounting hedging - see comment (3) to Table 1 above.
(2) Swap transaction - in order to hedge the risk on variable interest rate on
long-term loans - see Note 23A. to our financial statements.
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TABLE III - INTEREST RISKS
The following table presents a summary of balances classified according to
interest rate, at December 31, 2004:
1. LONG TERM LOANS AND DEPOSITS - (IN MILLIONS NIS)
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FUNCTIONAL LINKAGE 1 2 3 4 5 AND NOT YET TOTAL
CURRENCY CURRENCY INTEREST RATE % THEREAFTER DETERMINED
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EURO US Dollar (1) 7 16 23
EURO EURO 1.5-2 44 44
EURO EURO - 6 6
GB Pound GB Pound - 11 11
EURO EURO 1.95-4.9 1 8 9
EURO Hungarian 1.5 10 10
Forint
EURO Polish
Zloty 3-4 7 7
NIS US Dollar Libor + 1.5- 2.0 2 1 1 - 1 5
NIS NIS - 18 18
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20 9 1 - 78 25 133
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(1) See Note 8A.(2)(i) to our financial statements.
2. LONG TERM LOANS - (IN MILLIONS NIS)
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FUNCTIONAL LINKAGE AVERAGE 6 AND
CURRENCY CURRENCY INTEREST RATE % INTEREST RATE % 1 2 3 4 5 THEREAFTER TOTAL
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EURO EURO 5.1(1) 5.1 2 1 3 4 201 - 211
EURO USD Libor 1.6+3.35 3-4.8 14 14(2) 14 14 14 59 129
EURO EURO Euribor +
1.35-2.35 2.5-3.5 65 46 40 42 42 467 702
UK Pound UK Pound
Sterling Sterling 5.8(1) 5.8 1 1 1 2 2 145 152
UK Pound UK Pound
Sterling Sterling Libor + 1.4-1.65 6.3 7 200(2) 13 13 13 219 465
NIS US Dollar Libor + 2.5-3.35 4.2-5.1 63 272(2) 19 19 19 60 452
NIS EURO Euribur + 2.85 5.1 - 206(2) - - - - 206
UK Pound
NIS Sterling Libor + 2.85 7.8 - 85(2) - - - - 85
SA Rand SA Rand Prime-1 10.5 - - - - - 5 5
NIS NIS Prime+2.2 7.5 - 9 - - - - 9
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152 834 90 94 291 955 2,416
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(1) The interest rates on these loans have been fixed by swap
transactions.
(2) See Note 14D&E&F to our financial statements.
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3. SHORT TERM CASH AND DEPOSITS - see notes 3 and 4 to our financial statements.
4. SHORT TERM LOANS - see note 12 to our financial statements.
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
None.
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, after
evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as
of December 31, 2004, have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure
controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive
officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within
the periods specified by the SEC's rules and forms.
B) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
Not Applicable.
C) Attestation Report of the registered public accounting firm.
Not Applicable.
D) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There has been
no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) identified with the evaluation
thereof that occurred during 2004, that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial
reporting.
ITEM 16. [RESERVED]
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Zvi Tropp is an "audit
committee financial expert" as defined in Item 16A of the instructions to Form
20-F.
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ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS
Our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal
accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions, as
well as all other directors, officers and employees are bound by a Code of
Ethics and Business Conduct. Our Code of Ethics was filed as an exhibit to our
Form 20F for the year ended December 31, 2003. We will provide any person,
without charge, upon request, a copy of such code. Any person so requesting a
copy is required to submit such request to the Corporate Secretary at 13 Mozes
St., Tel-Aviv, Israel, 67442 and provide a mailing address for such person.
ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Brightman Almagor & Co., a firm of certified public accountants in
Israel and a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu have served as our
independent public accountants for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, for
which audited financial statements appear in this annual report on Form 20-F.
A) AUDIT FEES
The aggregate fees billed for professional services constituting Audit
Fees, rendered to us by Brightman Almagor & Co., in 2003 and 2004 were $377,000
and $ 482,000, respectively.
B) AUDIT RELATED FEES
We did not receive from our Principal Accountants any assurance or
services related to the audit and review of our financial statements in 2003 or
2004.
C) TAX FEES
The aggregate fees billed for professional services constituting Tax
Fees, rendered to us by Brightman Almagor & Co., in 2003 and 2004 were $47,000
and $66,000, respectively. Such services related to tax consulting services
provided to us.
D) ALL OTHER FEES
We did not receive from Brightman Almagor & Co., any other products or
services, other than the services disclosed above, in 2003 and 2004.
E) PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Our Audit Committee oversees the appointment, compensation, and
oversight of the public accounting firm engaged to prepare or issue an audit
report on the financial statements of the Company. The audit committee's
specific responsibilities in carrying out its oversight role include the
approval of all audit and non-audit services to be provided by the external
auditor and quarterly review the firm's non-audit services and related fees.
These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services
and other services, as described above. The audit committee approves in advance
the particular services or categories of services to be provided to the Company
during the following yearly period and also sets forth a specific budget for
such audit and non-audit services. Additional services may be pre-approved by
the audit committee on an individual basis during the year.
None of Audit-related Fees, Tax Fees or Other Fees provided to us by
Brightman Almagor & Co., were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de
minimis exception to the pre-approval requirement provided by Section 10A of the
Securities Act of 1934.
F) PERCENTAGE
Not applicable.
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES
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Not Applicable.
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE COMPANY AND AFFILIATED
PURCHASERS
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Period (a) Total (b) Average (c) Total (d) Maximum
number of shares price paid per number of shares number (or
purchased share purchased as part approximately
of publicly dollar value) of
announced plans or shares that may
programs yet be purchased
under the plans
or programs
December 2004 2,800,000 $ 11.4 -- --
In December 2004 we invited our shareholders to tender up to an aggregate of
2,800,000 of our ordinary shares at a cash price of $11.40 per share (subject to
taxes) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in all documents
related and published by us in connection thereof. We have purchased pursuant to
terms of such tender offer a total of 2,800,00 of our ordinary shares which
constitute approximately 11.50% of our issued and outstanding share capital
(approximately 11.65% of the voting rights).
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
In lieu of responding to this item, we have responded to Item
18 of this annual report.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The information required by this item is set beginning on page F-1 of this
annual report.
PART III
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS
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Exhibits.
1.1(1) Memorandum of Association of the Company.
1.2(1) Articles of Association of the Company.
1.3(2)# Notice dated March 4, 2001, sent by the Registrant to the Israeli
Companies Registrar with respect to an amendment to the Articles
of Association.
4.2(3) Loan facility agreement dated January 22, 2002 between OVAG, MKB
and OPT banks, Amanati Ltd., Duna Plaza Kft. Sopron Plaza Kft.
and Plaza Centers Europe BV with respect to a credit facility in
the amount of Euro 82.9 million.
4.3(2)# Loan facility agreement dated September 27, 2000, between the
Registrant and Bank Hapoalim BM with respect to a $150 million
line of credit.
4.4(2) Loan Agreement dated March 1, 2001, between Krakow Plaza
Sp.z.o.o. and OVAG with respect to a credit facility in the
amount of $35 million.
4.5(4) Loan agreement among, inter alia, Depfa Bank AG, Victoria Hotel
C.V. and Utrecht Victoria Hotel B.V. dated March 24, 1999.
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4.6(4) Hotel management agreement between Euston Road Hotel Operators
Ltd. and Park Plaza Europe Ltd. dated December 1997.
4.7(4) Management agreement between Victoria Hotel C.V. and Park Plaza
Hotel Europe, Ltd. (previously Prestige Hotels International
Ltd.) dated October 4, 1993.
4.8(4) Management support and sub-license agreement between Astrid Park
Plaza N.V. and Park Plaza Hotels Europe Ltd. dated April 15,
1997.
4.9(5) Loan agreement dated December 21, 2000 with Bank Hapoalim B.M.
with respect to the financing of the Victoria Park Plaza Hotel.
4.10(5)# Loan facility agreement dated October 23, 2000 between Elscint
and Bank Hapoalim BM with respect to a $110 million line of
credit.
4.11(5)# Development agreement dated December 17, 2000 between Elscint and
the Israeli Land Administration with respect to the Monfort
Project.
4.12(6)# Agreement dated April 14, 2002 between SLS Sails Ltd. and
C.D.P.M. Kft. for the completion of the construction works of
Elscint's commercial and entertainment center in Herzlia.
4.13* Framework Transaction Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2004, by
and among Klepierre S.A., Klepierre Hongrie S.A.S., LP7 S.A.S.
and Segece, as Buyers, and Plaza Centers (Europe) B.V., Elbit
Ultrasound Netherlands B.V., Szeged 2002 Kft., and Plaza Centers
Management B.V., as Vendors.
4.14* Transaction Agreement, dated January 31, 2005, Plantridge
Limited, as Purchaser, Plaza Centers (Europe) B.V., Elbit
Ultrasound Netherlands B.V., and Amanati Limited, as Vendors.
8.1* List of subsidiaries. (Incorporated by reference to "Item 4 -
Information on the Company - Organizational Structure")
10.1* Consent of Brightman Almagor & Co.
10.2* Consent of KPMG Hungaria Kft.
10.3* Consent of Kost, Forer Gabbay & Kasierer
11.1(7) Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
12.1* Certificate of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley
Act of 2002
13.1* Certificate of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley
Act of 2002
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(1) Previously filed as an Exhibit to EMI's Annual Report on Form 20-F,
File No. 0-28996, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 22, 1996 and incorporated by reference herein.
(2) Previously filed as an exhibit to EMI's Annual Report on Form 20-F for
the year ended December 31, 2000, File No. 0-28996, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2001 and incorporated by
reference herein.
(3) Previously filed as an exhibit to EMI's Annual Report on Form 20-F for
the year ended December 31, 2001, File No. 0-28996, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2002 and incorporated by
reference herein.
(4) Previously filed as an Exhibit to Elscint's Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 1999, File No. 2-44872, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2000, and incorporated by
reference herein.
(5) Previously filed as an Exhibit to Elscint's Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2000, File No. 2-44872, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2001 and incorporated by
reference herein.
(6) Previously filed as an exhibit to Elscint's Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2001, File No. 2-44872, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2002 and incorporated by
reference herein.
(7) Previously filed as an exhibit to EMI's Annual Report on Form 20-F for
the year ended December 31, 2003, File No. 0-28996, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2004 and incorporated by
reference herein.
* Filed herewith.
# Translation from Hebrew.
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SIGNATURES
The Registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements
for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the
undersigned to hereby sign this annual report on its behalf.
Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd.
By: /s/ Shimon Yitzhaki
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Name: Shimon Yitzhaki
Title: President
Date: June 30, 2005
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM F-2 - F-2A
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Balance sheets F-3 - F-4
Statements of operations F-5
Statements of changes in shareholders' equity F-6 - F-7
Statements of cash flows F-8 - F-10
Notes to the consolidated financial statements F-11 - F-117
Appendix F-118
F-1
(DELOITTE LETTERHEAD)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ELBIT MEDICAL IMAGING LTD.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Elbit Medical
Imaging Ltd. and its subsidiaries ("the Company"), as of December 31, 2004 and
2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, statements of
changes in shareholders' equity, and the consolidated statements of 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 management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of certain subsidiaries,
whose assets included in consolidation constitute 37% and 48% of the total
consolidated assets, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and whose
revenues included in consolidation constitute 44%, 50% and 46% of total
continuing and discontinuing consolidated revenues for the years ended December
31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. We also did not audit the financial
statements of affiliates accounted for by use of the equity method. The
Company's equity of NIS 33 million and NIS 24 million in those affiliates' net
assets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and of NIS 4 million, NIS
7 million and NIS 7 million in those affiliates' net loss for each of the three
years ended December 31, 2004, respectively, are included in the accompanying
financial statements. The financial statements of those companies prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards or in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America or
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Israel, as
applicable, were audited by other auditors whose reports thereon were furnished
to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to amounts included for those
companies, on such basis of accounting, is based solely on the reports of the
other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to
have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over
financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over
financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial
reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements (including the Company's conversion of amounts in the
financial statements of subsidiaries and affiliates, prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards or accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America or accounting principles generally
accepted in Israel to amounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in Israel and in the United States of America). 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 and the reports of other auditors
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
F-2
(DELOITTE LETTERHEAD)
In our opinion, based on our audits and on the reports of the other auditors,
the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd. and its
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the consolidated results of
operations and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in Israel.
Accounting principles generally accepted in Israel vary in certain significant
respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is
presented in Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements.
As described in Note 2, the financial statements as of December 31, 2004 and for
the year then ended are presented in reported amounts, in accordance with
accounting standards of the Israeli Accounting Standards Board. The financial
statements for the years through December 31, 2003 are presented in values
adjusted until that date, based on the changes in the general purchasing power
of the Israeli currency, in conformity with pronouncements of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants in Israel.
As described in Note 17B, claims have been filed against Group companies. For
some of those claims petitions have been filed for certification as class
actions.
Our audits also comprehended the translation of New Israeli Shekel amounts into
U.S. dollar amounts and, in our opinion, such translation has been made in
conformity with the basis stated in Note 2A(1). Such U.S. dollar amounts are
presented solely for the convenience of readers in the United States of America.
BRIGHTMAN ALMAGOR & CO.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
A MEMBER FIRM OF DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
Tel-Aviv (Israel), March 31, 2005
F-2A
ELBIT MEDICAL IMAGING LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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2004 2003 2004
REPORTED ADJUSTED REPORTED
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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NOTE (IN THOUSAND NIS) US$'000
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (3) 345,745 163,476 80,256
Short-term deposits and investments (4) 278,021 291,031 64,536
Trade accounts receivable (5) 39,102 42,437 9,077
Receivables and other debit balances (6) 66,140 75,835 15,353
Inventories (7) 7,331 4,688 1,702
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736,339 577,467 170,924
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES
Long-term deposits, debentures, loans
and long-term receivables (8) 113,785 110,846 26,412
Investments in investees and other companies (9) 71,608 107,561 16,622
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185,393 218,407 43,034
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FIXED ASSETS (10) 3,527,988 4,629,675 818,938
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OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED EXPENSES (11) 55,859 85,798 12,966
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ASSETS RELATED TO DISCONTINUING OPERATION (22) 14,700 16,228 3,412
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4,520,279 5,527,575 1,049,274
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The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
F-3
ELBIT MEDICAL IMAGING LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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2004 2003 2004
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REPORTED ADJUSTED REPORTED
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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NOTE (IN THOUSAND NIS) US$'000
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term credits (12) 536,937 917,809 124,637
Suppliers and service providers 74,358 88,580 17,260
Payables and other credit balances (13) 183,446 172,026 42,582
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794,741 1,178,415 184,479
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (14) 2,418,897 2,841,106 561,489
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LIABILITIES RELATED TO DISCONTINUING OPERATION (22) 71,986 82,802 16,710
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MINORITY INTEREST 430,687 471,606 99,974
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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (17)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (18) 803,968 953,646 186,622
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4,520,279 5,527,575 1,049,274
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MORDECHAI ZISSER SHIMON ITZCHAKY
CHAIRMAN OF CEO AND MEMBER OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Approved by the Board of Directors on March 31, 2005.
The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
F-4
ELBIT MEDICAL IMAGING LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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2004 2003 2002 2004
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REPORTED ADJUSTED REPORTED
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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NOTE (IN THOUSAND NIS) US$'000
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(EXCEPT FOR EARNINGS-PER-SHARE DATA)
REVENUES
Commercial center operations 311,893 347,056 279,776 72,398
Hotels operations and management (19a) 218,365 189,205 206,679 50,688
Sale of medical systems 44,049 -- -- 10,225
Lease of assets 13,238 13,495 -- 3,073
Long-term project -- -- 1,509 --
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587,545 549,756 487,964 136,384
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COSTS OF REVENUES
Commercial center operations (19b) 199,780 192,916 150,005 46,374
Hotels operations and management (19c) 201,094 177,690 193,686 46,679
Sale of medical systems (19d) 9,834 -- -- 2,283
Lease of assets (19e) 3,175 3,510 -- 737
Long-term project -- -- 1,392 --
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413,883 374,116 345,083 96,073
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GROSS PROFIT 173,662 175,640 142,881 40,311
Project initiation expenses 2,371 8,839 16,630 550
Research and development expenses, net (19f) 38,158 43,719 28,454 8,857
Marketing and selling expenses (19g) 43,075 30,969 28,052 9,999
General and administrative expenses (19h) 92,536 87,035 88,020 21,480
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176,140 170,562 161,156 40,886
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE FINANCIAL
EXPENSES, NET (2,478) 5,078 (18,275) (575)
Financial expenses, net (19i) (53,569) (211,821) (5,440) (12,435)
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OPERATING LOSS AFTER FINANCIAL EXPENSES, NET (56,047) (206,743) (23,715) (13,010)
Other income, net (19j) 96,908 34,652 9,504 22,495
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PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 40,861 (172,091) (14,211) 9,485
Income taxes (tax benefits) (16) 15,804 (20,217) 21,711 3,669
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PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAXES 25,057 (151,874) (35,922) 5,816
Share in results of associated companies, net (15,968) (20,951) (2,906) (3,707)
Minority interest in results of subsidiaries,
net 27,448 48,671 24,490 6,372
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PROFIT (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATION 36,537 (124,154) (14,338) 8,481
Profit from discontinuing operation, net (22) 6,810 12,073 54,752 1,581
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NET INCOME (LOSS) 43,347 (112,081) 40,414 10,062
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - (IN NIS) (19k)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operation 1.59 (5.56) (0.64) 0.37
From discontinuing operation 0.30 0.54 2.45 0.07
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Basic earnings (loss) per share 1.89 (5.02) 1.81 0.44
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share 1.84 (5.02) 1.77 0.43
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The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
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ELBIT MEDICAL IMAGING LTD.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CUMULATIVE LOANS TO AFTER
FOREIGN EMPLOYEES BALANCE
CURRENCY TO ACQUIRE SHEET
SHARE CAPITAL TRANSLATION RETAINED GROSS TREASURY COMPANY DATE
CAPITAL RESERVES ADJUSTMENTS EARNINGS AMOUNT STOCK SHARES (**) TOTAL
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(IN THOUSAND NIS)
BALANCE -
JANUARY 1, 2002
(ADJUSTED AMOUNTS) 33,026 466,103 31,706 441,051 971,886 (40,291) (14,831) 916,764
Net profit for the year 40,414 40,414 40,414
Differences from
translation of
autonomous foreign
entities' financial
statements (*) 104,042 104,042 104,042
Options exercise 2 50 52 52
Erosion of employee
loans (387) 263 (124) 388 264
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BALANCE -
DECEMBER 31, 2002
(ADJUSTED AMOUNTS) 33,028 465,766 135,748 481,728 1,116,270 (40,291) (14,443) 1,061,536
Loss for the year (112,081) (112,081) (112,081)
Differences from
translation of
autonomous foreign
entities' financial
statements (*) 4,191 4,191 4,191
Erosion of employee
loans 1,073 1,073 (1,073) --
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BALANCE -
DECEMBER 31, 2003
(ADJUSTED AMOUNTS) 33,028 466,839 139,939 369,647 1,009,453 (40,291) (15,516) 953,646
Net profit for the year 43,347 43,347 43,347
Allotment of shares
(Note 18b(ii)) 623 18,283 18,906 18,906
Differences from
translation of
autonomous foreign
entities' financial
statements (*) (89,321) (89,321) (89,321)
Self-purchase of
Company's shares
(Note 18b(iv)) (138,519) (138,519)
Sale of treasury stock
(Note 18b(iii)) (2,725) (2,725) 16,427 13,702
Employee shares
premium (including
erosion of employee
shares) 1,821 1,821 386 2,207
Declared dividend
(March 2005) (**) (159,503) (159,503) 159,503
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BALANCE -
DECEMBER 31, 2004
(REPORTED AMOUNTS) 33,651 484,218 50,618 253,491 821,978 (162,383) (15,130) 159,503 803,968
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(*) as to realization of capital reserves from foreign currency translation
adjustments - see Note 19j. below.
(**) as to dividend declared on February 7, 2005 - see Note 18d. below
The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CUMULATIVE LOANS TO DECLARED
FOREIGN EMPLOYEES AFTER
CURRENCY TO ACQUIRE BALANCE
SHARE CAPITAL TRANSLATION RETAINED GROSS TREASURY COMPANY SHEET
CAPITAL RESERVES ADJUSTMENTS EARNINGS AMOUNT STOCK SHARES DATE (**) TOTAL
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CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION INTO US$'000
BALANCE -
DECEMBER 31, 2003
(ADJUSTED AMOUNTS) 7,667 108,365 32,483 85,805 234,320 (9,352) (3,602) 221,366
Net profit for the year 10,062 10,062 10,062
Allotment of shares
(Note 18b(ii)) 145 4,244 4,389 4,389
Differences from
translation of
autonomous foreign
entities' financial
statements (*) (20,734) (20,734) (20,734)
Self-purchase of
Company's shares
(Note 18b(iv)) (32,154) (32,154)
Sale of treasury stock
(Note 18b(iii)) (633) (633) 3,813 3,180
Employee shares
premium (including
erosion of employee
shares) 423 423 90 513
Declared dividend
(March 2005) (**) (37,025) (37,025) 37,025 --
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BALANCE -
DECEMBER 31, 2004
(REPORTED AMOUNTS) 7,812 112,399 11,749 58,842 190,802 (37,693) (3,512) 37,025 186,622
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(*) as to realization of capital reserves from foreign currency translation
adjustments - see Note 19j. below.
(**) as to dividend declared on February 7, 2005 - see Note 18d. below
The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit (loss) for the year 43,347 (112,081) 40,414 10,062
Adjustments required to present cash and cash
equivalents from continuing operating activities
(Appendix A) (64,553) 109,794 (59,230) (14,984)
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Net cash used in continuing operating activities (21,206) (2,287) (18,816) (4,922)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinuing
operating activities (356) (6,046) 14,850 (83)
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (21,562) (8,333) (3,966) (5,005)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment in initially-consolidated subsidiaries
(Appendix C) (35,546) (18,070) (228,354) (8,251)
Purchase of fixed assets and other assets (373,454) (540,299) (367,384) (86,688)
Proceeds from realization of fixed assets,
investments and loans 59,310 14,444 19,545 13,767
Proceeds from realization of investments in
subsidiaries (Appendix D) 412,005 -- -- 95,637
Investments (including by loans) in investee and
other companies (3,090) (30,027) (13,126) (717)
Proceeds from realization of long term deposits 8,965 252,124 15,619 2,081
Short-term deposits and marketable securities,
net 58,147 358,551 78,323 13,497
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Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing
activities 126,337 36,723 (495,377) 29,326
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinuing
investing activities 2,144 94,720 (2,359) 498
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 128,481 131,443 (497,736) 29,824
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends to minority shareholders in a subsidiary -- -- (33,143) --
Issuance of shares, by a subsidiary, to its minority
shareholders 13,492 12,469 597 3,132
Self-purchase of Company's shares (138,519) -- -- (32,154)
Issuance of convertible debentures by a subsidiary to
its minority shareholders 60,234 -- -- 13,982
Receipt of long-term loans 722,089 521,506 683,061 167,616
Repayment of long-term loans (503,706) (523,715) (485,191) (116,923)
Short-term credit, net (77,718) (185,255) 184,776 (18,040)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 75,872 (174,995) 350,100 17,613
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NET EFFECT ON CASH DUE TO CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES
CHANGES (522) 3,959 6,235 (123)
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 182,269 (47,926) (145,367) 42,309
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 163,476 211,402 356,769 37,947
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 345,745 163,476 211,402 80,256
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The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONT.)
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APPENDIX A -
ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED TO PRESENT CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS FROM CONTINUING OPERATING ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND EXPENSES NOT INVOLVING CASH FLOWS:
Discontinuing operation (6,810) (12,073) (54,752) (1,581)
Depreciation and amortization (including impairment
of investments and assets) 191,752 175,346 163,011 44,511
Share in losses of associated companies 15,968 20,951 2,906 3,707
Minority interest in results of subsidiaries (27,448) (48,671) (24,490) (6,372)
Loss from realization of assets and liabilities 12,201 7,808 507 2,832
Exchange-rate differences on loans and deposits, net (104,679) 62,646 (100,711) (24,299)
Profit from realization of investments (148,334) (45,129) (25,007) (34,432)
Profit from realization of monetary balances of a
capital-nature in investee companies (12,378) (32,253) (30,760) (2,873)
Deferred taxes 12,516 (29,580) 6,299 2,905
Others (274) (1,886) 464 (64)
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
Trade accounts receivables (6,023) 12,774 (8,789) (1,398)
Receivables and other debit balances 15,102 (9,694) (14,841) 3,506
Long-term receivables (5,354) (5,113) 3,033 (1,243)
Inventories (2,646) (1,069) 890 (614)
Suppliers and service providers (1,997) 5,416 9,926 (464)
Payables and other credit balances 3,851 10,321 13,084 895
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(64,553) 109,794 (59,230) (14,984)
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APPENDIX B -
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Acquisition of investments, fixed assets and other
assets by credit and/or in consideration of share
issuance 18,570 36,064 35,540 4,311
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The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONT.)
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APPENDIX C -
INITIALLY CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Deficit in working capital (excluding cash), net 28 3,535 11,791 6
Long-term receivables, investments and deposits -- -- (8,359) --
Fixed assets and other assets (35,706) (32,955) (504,886) (8,288)
Long-term liabilities 132 11,350 273,100 31
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(35,546) (18,070) (228,354) (8,251)
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APPENDIX D -
PROCEEDS FROM REALIZATION OF INVESTMENTS IN
SUBSIDIARIES
Working capital (excluding cash), net 1,347 313
Fixed assets and other assets 1,585,181 367,962
Long term loans (1,091,661) (253,403)
Other long term receivables (61,452) (14,265)
Profit from realization of subsidiaries 131,919 30,622
Realization of capital reserves from foreign currency
translation adjustments (153,329) (35,592)
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412,005 95,637
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The accompanying notes to the financial statements constitute an
integral part thereof.
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ELBIT MEDICAL IMAGING LTD.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - GENERAL
A. The Company engages, directly and through its investee companies, in
Israel and abroad, mainly in the following areas:
- Initiation, construction, management and operation of
commercial and entertainment centers, through Plaza Centers,
in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Ownership, management and operation of an entertainment and
commercial center at the Herzliya Marina, in Israel ("Arena").
- Hotels ownership primarily in major European cities, as well
as management and operation of same, mainly through the Park
Plaza chain,
- Lease of real estate property.
- Investments in research and development, production and
marketing of image guided focused ultrasound treatment
equipment, through Insightec - Image Guided Treatment Ltd.
("Insightec").
- Venture-capital investments.
Through December 31, 2002 the Company had also been engaged, through
Elscint Ltd., in manufacturing of assemblies and subassemblies, mainly
for medical imaging equipment. As to discontinuance of operation of
this segment and sale thereof to a third party at the end of 2002 - see
Note 22a below.
B. The Company's shares are registered for trade on the Tel Aviv Stock
Exchange and over the counter in the United States on NASDAQ.
C. DEFINITIONS:
The Company - Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd. ("EMI").
Subsidiaries
(consolidated
companies) - companies which over 50% of voting rights
thereof or of rights to appoint directors
therein are vested with the Company (other
than circumstances in which such control is
deemed temporary).
Proportionately
consolidated
companies - companies and joint ventures (including
partnerships) which the Company holds,
together with other entities, among which
there exists a contractual agreement for
joint control, and the decision making in
areas vital to the joint venture is to be
made jointly and with the consent of all
interest-holders, and which financial
statements are (directly or indirectly)
consolidated with those of the Company by
the proportionate consolidation method.
Associated companies - companies in which the Company's (direct or
indirect) rights entitle it to exercise
significant influence on their financial and
operational policies, which have been
included on the basis of the equity method
in accordance with the principles
established by Opinion No. 68 of Institute
of the Certified Public Accountants in
Israel ("ICPAI") and those which are not
fully or proportionately consolidated.
Investee companies - consolidated companies, proportionately
consolidated companies and associated
companies. For a list of principal investee
companies - see Appendix to these financial
statements.
Acquisition and/or
holding
and/or ownership
and/or control - whether directly or indirectly, through
Israeli or foreign subsidiaries.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - GENERAL (CONT.)
C. DEFINITIONS (CONT.):
Venture-capital
investments - corporations, which - at the time of the
Company's investment therein - are engaged
mainly in research and development of novel,
knowledge-intensive, products or processes,
the investment in which entails greater risk
than generally acceptable in business
investments, and those which at least 90% of
their finance resources originates either in
owners' capital (including owners'
guarantees), support of governmental
institutions or research grants.
Group - the Company and its investee companies.
Parent company - Europe Israel (M.M.S.) Ltd. ("EIL").
Europe Israel Group - Europe Israel (M.M.S.) Ltd. and its investee
companies.
Control Centers - Control Centers Ltd. - the controlling
shareholder of Europe Israel (M.M.S.) Ltd.
Control Centers Group - Control Centers and its investee companies.
Related parties - as defined in terms of Opinion No. 29 of the
ICPAI.
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN REPORTED AMOUNTS
(1) GENERAL
Through December 31, 2003, the Company's financial statements
were prepared in adjusted values (in NIS of constant purchase
power), on the basis of changes in the consumer price index
("Inflation" and "CPI"), in accordance with Opinions No. 36
and 50 of the ICPAI ("Opinion 36" and "Opinion 50"). On
January 1, 2004, Accounting Standard No. 12 of the Israel
Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") came into force and effect
("Standard 12"). In accordance with the provisions of Standard
12, adjustment of financial statements to the inflation shall
cease commencing January 1, 2004, with adjusted amounts of
non-monetary items which were included in the balance sheet as
of December 31, 2003, used as basis for the nominal financial
reporting as and from January 1, 2004. Amounts presented in
the financial statements for periods commencing January 1,
2004 were, therefore, included in values to be hereinafter
referred to as - "Reported amounts".
The Company maintains its accounting records on a current
basis in nominal NIS. Nominal amounts were adjusted to their
respective reported amounts herein, based on the principles
detailed in section 2 below, in accordance with the provisions
of Standard 12. Therefore, commencing January 1, 2004, the
financial statements are presented on the basis of the
historical (original) values convention, in reported amounts.
Comparative figures included herein were adjusted to the NIS
of December 2003.
The term "cost" in the financial statements indicates cost in
reported amounts (or adjusted, as the case may be), unless
otherwise stated.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN REPORTED AMOUNTS (CONT.)
(1) GENERAL (CONT.)
The financial statements as of December 31, 2004 and for the
year then ended have been translated into U.S. dollar using
the representative exchange rate as of that date (U.S.$ 1.0 =
NIS 4.308). Such translation was made solely for the
convenience of the U.S. readers. The dollar amounts so
presented in these financial statements should not be
construed as representing amounts receivable or payable in
dollars or convertible into dollars but rather translating of
reported amounts into U.S. dollars, unless otherwise
indicated.
(2) PRINCIPLES OF ADJUSTMENT OF NOMINAL VALUE AMOUNTS TO THEIR
RESPECTIVE REPORTED AMOUNT
BALANCE SHEET
The balance-sheet items have been included in the following
manner:
Non-monetary items (mainly fixed assets and other assets,
depreciation thereof, and share capital) have been adjusted
according to the changes in the CPI from their respective
acquisition or formation date, as the case may be, through
December 2003 and from such date (or the acquisition or
formation date, whichever be the later) through the
balance-sheet date - with no further adjustment (in nominal
values).
Monetary items (representing amounts receivable or payable at
par value or which are presented in realizable values) are
included in their nominal values.
The value of investments in investee companies and minority
interest in subsidiaries have been determined on the basis of
the financial statements of those companies, in reported
values (through 2003 - in adjusted values). As to foreign
autonomous investee companies - see section (3) below.
Reported values (or adjusted, as the case may be), of
non-monetary assets do not necessarily represent realizable or
actual economic value, but rather the original values
calculated in accordance with the above stated principles.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Statement of operations' items have been included in the
following manner:
Revenues and expenses, including financial expenses and
excluding those generated from non-monetary items, have been
recorded in their nominal values (such revenues and expenses
with the exclusion of financial expenses were adjusted -
during all periods through December 31, 2003 - to the changes
in the CPI from the date of each transaction through the
balance-sheet date; the financing item reflected financial
expenses net of financial income in real terms (e.g. interest
on deposits and credits), results of marketable securities,
activities and inflationary erosion of monetary items deriving
from transactions included in the statements of operations).
Income and expenses stemming from non-monetary items (mainly
depreciation, amortization and changes in inventories) have
been recorded on the basis of principles used for the
inclusion in the balance sheet, of the items to which they
relate.
The Company's share as well as minority interest in the
results of investee companies were determined on the basis of
the financial statements thereof in reported amounts (in
adjusted values - though December 2003). As to foreign
autonomous investee companies - see section (3)(i), below.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN REPORTED AMOUNTS (CONT.)
(3) FOREIGN INVESTEE COMPANIES
(i) Investee companies that operate outside the borders
of the state of residence of their holding entity,
and which constitute autonomous entities, prepared
their financial statements through December 31, 2003
in accordance with the principles established in
Opinion 36 (including accompanying interpretations
no. 8 and 9) in the currency of their country of
residence adjusted to changes in the CPI of such
country. Such financial statements were translated
into the holdings entity's reporting currency using
the exchange rate prevailing as at the balance sheet
date ("translation" and "closing rate"). Differences
between (i) adjusted amount of the holding entity's
investment in the investee companies (including
monetary balances of a capital-nature), based on
changes in the CPI of the country of residence of
such holding entity; and (ii) the holding entity's
share in the adjusted shareholders' equity of these
investee companies as aforestated, as translated into
the reporting currency of the holding entity as per
closing rates, are charged to the "Capital reserve
from foreign currency translation adjustments of
autonomous foreign entities' financial statements"
within shareholders equity. Exchange differences
relating to foreign currency loans used to finance
investments in autonomous foreign entities in same
currency, were also charged to said capital reserve.
Income taxes relating to such differences have also
been included in that item of shareholders' equity.
Upon the realization of an autonomous foreign entity,
in whole or in part (including realization as a
result of a decline in holding percentage arising
from the issuance of shares to a third party or
through the repayment of monetary balances of a
capital-nature), such foreign currency translation
adjustments relating to the realized investment are
charged to the statement of operations as other
income (expense).
As to the realization of capital reserves from
foreign currency translation adjustments due to a
decline in the fair value of investments through
December 31, 2002 - see G below.
As from January 1 2004, financial statements of
autonomous foreign entities were prepared based on
principles detailed in section (2) above. On January
1, 2004, accounting standard No. 13 of the IASB came
into force and effect, regarding the effect of the
changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which
provides for translation of foreign currency
transactions and foreign operations' financial
statements for the inclusion thereof in the financial
statements of the reporting entity ("Standard 13").
The principal provisions of Standard 13 that differ
from accounting principles used through December 31,
2003 and are relevant to the group companies'
autonomous foreign entities, are:
- Translation of revenues and expenses as well
as cash flows, of foreign operations
constituting "autonomous foreign entities"
based on exchange rate as at the date of
transaction or cash flow, as the case may
be, or for sake of practicality - using
average exchange rate for the period, in
contradiction to principles used prior to
December 31, 2003 which provided for
translation of all items of the "autonomous
foreign entities" financial statements based
on closing rates. Exchange rate differences
that result from the difference between
translation method of revenues and expenses
(average) to that of the shareholders'
equity (closing rate) are charged to the
"Capital reserve from foreign currency
translation adjustments of autonomous
foreign entities' financial statements"
within shareholders' equity.
- Goodwill generated upon acquisition of an
"autonomous foreign entity" shall be
regarded as an asset of such autonomous
foreign entity and be translated based on
closing rates, in contradictions to
principles used prior to December 31, 2003
whereby said goodwill was considered an
independent non-monetary item, of the
holding entity.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN REPORTED AMOUNTS (CONT.)
(3) FOREIGN INVESTEE COMPANIES (CONT.)
(i) (Cont.)
- Classification of foreign operations as
"autonomous foreign entity" or as an
"integral foreign operation of the Company"
based on indicators stipulated in the
standard, while exercising management
discretion, in contradiction to principles
used prior to December 31, 2003 which
provided for the fulfillment of certain
cumulative tests in order to define foreign
operations as "autonomous foreign entity"
with no management discretion.
- Adjustment of financial statements of
"autonomous foreign entities" prior to
translation thereof to the reporting
currency of the reporting entity, which, as
per the principles in effect prior to
December 31, 2003 was possible in any case,
shall only be carried out when the
"autonomous foreign entity" operates in a
hyper-inflationary environment. In such
instances, translation of the entire
financial statements shall be carried out
based on closing rates.
(ii) The entering into effect of Standards 12 and 13 have
actually terminated henceforth, the provisions of
Opinion 36 (which determined the CPI of the country
of residence to be the measurement basis of the
adjusted financial statements) and Interpretations 8
and 9 thereon (pertaining to the principles governing
the determination of the measurement basis and
translation rules of autonomous foreign entities).
Upon the termination of Opinion 36 (including said
Interpretations 8 and 9) on January 1, 2004, and with
no specific standardization existing in Israel as to
the "functional currency" of autonomous foreign
entities, group companies constituting autonomous
foreign entities, adopted the principles set forth by
international standardization (International
Accounting Standard No. 21 (as revised) (IAS- 21) and
SIC19). Accordingly, the functional currency is that
of the primary economic environment in which the
investee company operates (normally being the
currency in which it primarily generates and expends
cash) and that, which as per management discretion,
exercised based on qualitative criteria stipulated in
the standard, reflects the economic substance of the
underlying events and circumstances relevant to such
investee company, a currency which has been used to a
significant extent in its operations or alternatively
which has a significant impact thereon {mainly the
economic currency (regulation and competitive forces)
which serve as basis for determination of: (i)
selling and settlement prices with customers; (ii)
transactions prices for land acquisition and
construction services or settlement with suppliers
and subcontractors; (iii) currency policy of the
investee company (including currency in which
receipts from operating activities is retained); (iv)
its financing activities, etc.}
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN REPORTED AMOUNTS (CONT.)
(3). FOREIGN INVESTEE COMPANIES (CONT.)
(iii) On May 1, 2004, several countries, among them
Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic (countries in
which the majority of the operation of Plaza Centers
(Europe) B.V. ("PC") in the field of commercial and
entertainment centers, is concentrated), joined the
European Union. The joining countries undertook to
manage an economic policy, that conform to certain
monetary and regulatory targets, aiming at
implementing required conditions for the adoption of
the Euro as the country's legal currency. Prior to
their joining, those countries took significant
action pertaining thereto, such as: alterating their
monetary and fiscal policies, including full
liberalization of their currency regimes and lifting
of foreign currency controls (such as liberty to
transact, transfer and execute payment in foreign
currency, allowing free trading in the local currency
abroad, lifting of the restrictions on transferring
foreign currency abroad, allowing free unlimited
trading in foreign securities, reporting, etc.). As a
result, the PC Group companies that are incorporated
and operate in Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic
(the "Companies") deemed it necessary to reconsider
their settlement currency with lessees ("Settlement
Currency"), the nature and scope of protection of the
value of their financial assets and liabilities,
their currency risk management policy, etc. In light
of the foregoing and concurrently therewith, the
Companies reconsidered their operational and
measurement currency. Following examination of the
international standards criteria (as hereinabove
mentioned), and according to the nature of the
companies' operations and the changes in the economic
environment in which they operate, PC's management is
of the opinion that as and from April 1, 2004, the
Euro, rather than the local currency, reflects, more
adequately, the business condition and the results of
operations (transactions) of the companies, affecting
the management policy and decision-making processes
as well as the transactions (revenues and cost of
acquisition/construction of assets), the scope and
prices thereof, the currency risk policy and the
financing operations thereof. Accordingly, the Euro
serves as the functional currency of these companies
starting from April 1, 2004. Book value of
non-monetary items included in the balance for March
31, 2004 have been translated into Euro based on its
prevailing exchange rate with local currencies at
that date, and such amounts served as basis for the
value of such items (in Euro), as recorded in the
financial statements for reporting periods commencing
April 1, 2004.
B. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements
of the Company and its subsidiaries. Results of operations of
subsidiaries are included, as and from the date of incorporation or
proximate to the date of acquisition thereof by the Company, as the
case may be, through each balance-sheet date, or a date proximate to
sale thereof (or voluntary liquidation), whichever be the earlier.
Assets, liabilities and operations of jointly controlled companies and
ventures have been included in the consolidated financial statements,
on the basis of the proportionate-consolidation method, in accordance
with principles established by Opinion no. 57 of the ICPAI.
Data extracted from amounts included in financial statements of
subsidiaries, have been included within the consolidated financial
statements following adjustments required for compliance with unified
accounting principles used by the Group.
Material inter-company balances and transactions (including convertible
debentures issued by a subsidiary and partially acquired by the
Company) have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Profits generated from intercompany transactions, the results of which
are attributable to assets, which at the respective balance-sheet date
had not been realized to third parties, were eliminated in the
consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
C. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents include unrestricted liquid deposits, maturity period of
which, as at the date of investments therein, does not exceed three months.
D. ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL DEBTS
The allowance has been specifically determined in relation to debts, the
collection of which, in the opinion of management of the companies, is
doubtful.
E. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Investments in marketable securities, designated by management for sale in
the short term, are included in current assets at their market value as at
the balance-sheet date. Changes in the value of such securities are
recorded in the statement of operations as incurred. Investments in
marketable securities not designated by management for sale in the short
term and which are not part of the Group's liquid resources are presented
at cost excluding events when, in the opinion of management, there exists a
decline in value of other-than-temporary nature.
F. INVENTORIES
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market value, with cost
determined as follows:
Hotel inventory - by the "first-in, first-out" method;
Raw materials - by the weighted average method;
Work-in-process and finished goods - by cost of material, labor and
indirect manufacturing costs.
G. INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES
Investments in associated companies are presented by the equity method.
In circumstances where the Company's ownership in an investee company
(mainly, venture capital investments) is in the form of preferred
securities or other senior securities, the Company records equity losses
based on the ownership level of the particular investee securities or loans
extended by the Company to which the equity method losses are being
applied.
In calculating company's share equity of investee companies, losses (if
any) deriving from expected realization of convertible securities or
exercise of vested rights to shares issued by such investee companies
(including shares issued against loans, when such securities constitute the
sole security for repayment of loans), are taken into consideration, if
such conversion or exercise is probable.
The excess of the investment's cost over the Company's share in the fair
value of the investee companies' net identified assets at acquisition or
upon the change from the cost method to the equity method, as applicable,
is recorded as goodwill and amortized over its estimated economic benefit
period, (generally 10 years).
In March 2004, the IASB published standard No. 20, pertaining to goodwill
amortization period. According to same, goodwill shall be amortized over a
period not exceeding 20 years from the initial recognition thereof,
compared to up to 10-year period (except certain circumstances) - based on
principles in effect prior to publication of such standard. This standard
applies to financial statements for periods starting on or after January 1,
2004 and provides for prospective change in estimate (henceforth). Standard
20 has had no effect on the results of operations of the group companies,
their financial condition and their cash flows, during the reported years.
Financing costs in respect of credit used for investment (shares and loans)
in companies engaged solely in the construction of projects, have been
capitalized to cost of investment.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
G. INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
The decrease in the fair value of an investment in an autonomous investee
company is recorded, as from January 1, 2003 (effective date of Standard
No. 15 - See item N. below), to the statement of operations, as incurred.
Through December 31, 2002, a decline in value of an investment (other than
decline of a temporary nature) was charged directly against any credit
balance of capital reserve from foreign currency translation adjustments
previously recorded in respect of that investment. The amount of the
required provision in excess of the foreign currency translation adjustment
was charged to the statement of operations.
Gain from issuance of shares by a research and development stage investee
company to third party, has been recorded as deferred income and charged to
the statements of operations as other income, over three years or up to the
holding entity's share in the losses of the investee company, whichever is
higher on a cumulative basis.
H. FIXED ASSETS
(1) Fixed assets are stated at cost. Investment grants have been deducted
from cost of assets for which they have been granted.
The cost of the land and building construction includes, among other
things, costs in respect of contractual obligations for the
acquisition of land with group companies' obligations thereunder being
finalized by each financial statement date (i.e., all major conditions
required for the conclusion of the transaction and its implementation
had been fulfilled) and the amounts thereof are determined. Amounts
not yet paid as at each respective balance-sheet date are presented,
accordingly, as a liability.
Improvements and renovations are charged to cost of assets while
maintenance and repair costs are charged to the statement of
operations as incurred.
Consideration paid for assets acquired at an aggregate amount
("package") have been allocated to the cost of the assets on the basis
of value estimation and relatively to their fair value in that
package.
Financing costs in real terms in respect of credits used for
acquisition or construction of buildings (including acquisition of
related land) as well as direct supervision and construction costs
incurred in the pre-operating period, have been capitalized to the
cost of the buildings. As to the borrowing costs capitalization
principles - see item S below.
Fixed assets, acquired from controlling shareholders of the Company,
are included according to their reported (through December 31, 2003 -
adjusted) amount in their books of record, immediately prior to
acquisition thereof.
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NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
H. FIXED ASSETS (CONT.)
(2) Depreciation is calculated by the straight-line method at annual rates
deemed sufficient to depreciate the assets over their estimated useful
lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful
period of use not exceeding the lease period.
Annual depreciation rates are as follows:
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Leasehold land Over lease period
Hotels 1.1 - 1.5
Commercial centers 2.0
Other buildings 2.0 - 2.5
Building operating systems 7.0 (average)
Other fixed assets (*) 6.0 - 33.0
(*) Consists of motor vehicles, aircraft, office furniture and
equipment, machinery and equipment, electronic equipment,
computers and peripheral equipment, software, leasehold
improvements, etc.
I. OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED EXPENSES
(1) ACQUIRED PATENT RIGHTS, TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY -
are stated at cost and amortized by the straight-line method over its
estimated benefit period (10 years).
(2) PRE-OPERATING HOTEL AND COMMERCIAL CENTER AND/OR ENTERTAINMENT COSTS -
mainly - employee training, testing of systems and preparation of the
hotel/center for opening, operation and occupancy, are stated at cost
and amortized over a three-year period from commencement of full scale
operations.
(3) OPERATING COSTS RELATING TO INITIATION ACTIVITIES - (prior to
finalization of the investment transaction or land acquisition, etc.)
are capitalized as incurred, when an investment or a property
acquisition transaction is reasonably foreseeable, and are charged to
the cost of the investment or the real estate project cost upon the
execution of the investment or the acquisition. In circumstances where
execution of investment or transaction is not probable or the expected
economic benefit is doubtful, these costs are charged to the statement
of operations.
(4) ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE FACILITIES OPERATING RIGHTS - are included
at cost and amortized by the straight line method over their estimated
benefit period.
(5) COSTS OF OBTAINING LOANS - Includes costs related to refinancing
loans, which in effect constitutes an extension of previous loans
(including costs deriving from prepayment of loans), are capitalized
as incurred and are charged to the statement of operations over the
loans' period of benefit and in relation to their balance.
(6) COST OF OBTAINING LONG-TERM LEASES - are capitalized as incurred and
charged to the statements of operations over the respective lease
period or on an average basis, as applicable. When a termination of a
contract, or a group of contracts is reasonably expected, or when the
expected economic benefit of these costs is doubtful, these costs are
charged to the statement of operations.
(7) ACQUISITION COSTS OF A LONG-TERM SERVICE CONTRACT - are stated at cost
and amortized over the service period (5 years).
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NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
J. LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES AND LIABILITIES
(1) Long-term fixed period liabilities, which do not bear specified
interest or that bear interest at below market rates, and the
difference between the nominal book value of which and the present
value of which at the time of loan receipt, is material, are stated at
present value (discounted at market interest rates customary for
similar loans). The effective interest is charged to the statement of
operations over the term of the liability.
(2) Suppliers credits and other short term liabilities, as well as
short-term bank borrowings used for construction of commercial centers
and/or hotels and whose repayment sources are founded by long-term
financing agreements with financial institutions, have been included
as long-term liabilities. Repayment schedules of such loans are
included in accordance with the terms of the respective long-term
credits, according to agreements with the lenders.
K. INCOME TAXES
Deferred taxes are calculated in respect of all temporary differences,
including (i) differences between the timing of record of income and
expenses in the financial statements and the recognition thereof for income
tax purposes; (ii) differences between the reported value of non-monetary
depreciable assets (through December 31, 2004 - excluding the adjustment
component for buildings) and the amount deductible for income tax purposes
(except for temporary differences generated upon initial recognition of
goodwill and/or asset or liability, not in connection with a business
combination and that which at the initial recognition thereof had no effect
on the accounting or tax net income); (iii) tax losses and deductions that
may be carried forward for future years or used against previous years; and
(iv) differences between fair value of identified assets and liabilities of
subsidiaries upon acquisition of the investment therein (excluding assets,
depreciation of which is not tax deductible), and tax base of same (value
for tax purposes) at that date. Deferred Taxes have also been calculated in
respect of temporary differences generated from the measurement currency in
the financial statements being other than that according to which profit
(loss) is determined for tax purposes (and accordingly, tax base of assets
and liabilities).
The calculation of tax liabilities (current and deferred) does not include
taxes that would have arisen in the event of a realization of investments
in investee companies (except those that are to be liquidated), or upon
receiving their retained earnings as dividends, since, in respect of some,
dividends from profits thereof and/or gains to be generated from their
realization, are tax exempt, and in respect of others, it is management's
policy not to realize and/or to declare dividend out of their retained
earnings, or other form of profit distributions, in the foreseeable future,
in a manner which entails additional substantial tax burden on the group,
except for the effect of the Israeli tax laws that would apply to
undistributed profits of foreign investee companies as from January 1, 2003
- See Note 16B(1)(b).
A tax benefit is recorded as an asset, only when there is reasonable
likelihood for its realization against future taxable income, or when
sufficient taxable temporary differences, the timing of reverse of which
does not precede the realization timing of the tax benefit, as aforestated,
exist. Tax assets and liabilities (current and deferred), are calculated
according to the tax rates and relevant laws expected to apply upon
utilization thereof, as are in effect (or enactment thereof is practically
completed) as at the balance sheet date. Current and deferred taxes
relating to capital reserve from foreign currency translation adjustments
or to other capital items are charged directly to the shareholders' equity.
Deferred taxes deriving from changes in the tax rate (including those in
respect of balances previously created on temporary differences within a
business combination) are charged to the income tax item in the statement
of operations, or in the capital reserve from foreign currency translation
adjustments, as applicable.
Deferred taxes in respect of exempt profits of an approved enterprise - see
Note 16B.1.d below.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
L. EXCHANGE RATES AND LINKAGE BASES
Foreign currency balances or those linked thereto are included in the
financial statements on the basis of the exchange rate in effect as at the
balance-sheet date.
Balances linked to various indices or security rates, are included on the
basis of the relevant index or rate, as applicable to each linked asset or
liability.
RATE OF EXCHANGE OF NIS, IN EFFECT, IN RELATION TO FOREIGN CURRENCY (IN
NIS)
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EURO (E) 5.877 5.533
British Pound (L) 8.308 7.849
1,000 Romanian Lei (ROL) 0.148 0.135
SCOPE OF CHANGE IN THE EXCHANGE RATE, IN EFFECT, OF THE NIS IN RELATION TO
THE FOREIGN CURRENCY (%)
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US Dollar ($) (1.62) (7.56) 7.27
EURO (E) 6.21 11.33 27.18
British Pound (L) 5.85 2.83 19.27
Romanian Lei (ROL) 9.63 (4.93) 1.43
M. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(1) Financial instruments - see Note 23 below.
(2) Results of derivatives and financial instruments designated for
hedging purposes of existing assets and liabilities, or against
fluctuations in the exchange rates in which firm commitments are
denominated, as well as those designated as a hedge against
fluctuations of interest rates of variable-interest bearing loans, are
charged to the statement of operations concurrently with the charging
of the results from the hedged assets and liabilities and/or the
realization of the relevant transaction and/or the charging of the
interest according to the interest rate specified in the loan
agreement, as applicable.
Derivative financial instruments not designated for hedge purposes are
presented at their estimated fair value. Changes in their fair value
during the reported period are charged to the statement of operations.
N. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
As from January 1, 2003, the Company adopts henceforth, Standard No.15 of
the IASB - "Impairment of Assets". The standard sets forth the accounting
treatment and method of presentation required in the event of asset
impairment (including investments in associated companies), and provides
for the assets of a corporation not to be presented in amounts exceeding
the higher of their net selling price or their value in use ("recoverable
amount"). Standard No. 15 stipulates that the recoverable amount must be
assessed whenever indicators point to a possible impairment of an asset. An
impairment of assets should be recorded as a loss in the statement of
operations.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
N. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS (CONT.)
Through December 31, 2002, the Group companies had considered the need for
an asset impairment based on the future cash flows expected to be generated
from the holding and use of these assets in undiscounted values, in
accordance with accepted practice in Israel and based on US SFAS 121
("Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets
to be Disposed of"). Impairment provision in respect of investments in
investee companies was examined in accordance with Opinion No. 68 of the
ICPAI (see item G. above).
O. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
Are included based on conversion probability tests and presentation
regulations, as set out in Opinion No. 53 of the ICPAI. Debentures, whose
conversion is not probable are presented at their liability value.
P. SHARE CAPITAL
Company shares held (directly or through a subsidiary) by the Company, are
presented at cost and deducted from share capital of the Company according
to the "treasury stock" method. The sale of such shares to a third party is
recorded as issuance of shares, based on the fair value of the assets or
cash received in consideration thereof or as per the value of the sold
shares, as applicable.
Loans granted to employees for purchasing Company shares which constitute
the sole security for the loans' repayment, which shall be repaid out of
proceeds of the sale thereof, are included in the balance sheet as a
deduction from shareholders' equity.
Q. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues from the leasing of property and management fees, as well as other
revenue relating to the operations of commercial and entertainment centers,
are recorded pro rata over the term of the lease and/or the service.
Revenues from hotel operations are recorded upon performance of service.
Revenues from operating lease (based on a long term firm commitment with a
fixed period), which increase gradually over the period of the lease, are
charged to the statement of operations by the straight-line method
throughout the period of the lease.
Revenues from the sale of medical products are recognized in accordance
with SAB 101, as amended by SAB 104, provided that persuasive evidence of
an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been
rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is
reasonably assured. For sale arrangements which include multiple
deliverables such as system sales, installation at the customer's site and
training, the revenue is recognized by implementing the guidance of EITF
No. 00-21 "Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables" ("EITF 00-21").
In accordance with the guidance in EITF No. 00-21, revenues are allocated
to the deliverables using the residual method. Under the residual method,
the amount of consideration allocated to the delivered item equals the
total arrangement consideration less the aggregate fair value of the
undelivered items.
R. ACCRUED WARRANTY COSTS
A subsidiary provides a warranty as to the quality of its products sold
thereby, for a limited period of time following provision thereof
(generally one year). In order to allow for the fulfillment of this
liability, a provision is included based on past experience and management
estimation.
S. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs, net of grants and third party participation
(mainly the Government of Israel - the OCS), are charged to the statement
of operations, as incurred.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
T. CAPITALIZATION OF BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs are capitalized in accordance with Standard No. 3 of the
IASB. Accordingly, both specific and non-specific borrowing costs are
capitalized to qualified assets (assets in preparation or under
construction not yet in their designated use and whose preparation for this
purpose requires a prolonged period of time). Non-specific borrowing costs
are capitalized to qualified assets (or portion thereof) not financed by
specific borrowing, by using a rate constituting a weighted average of the
costs in respect of the Group's borrowings not specifically capitalized.
Capitalization of borrowing to assets, continues, generally until the
completion of all the activities necessary to prepare the asset for its
designated use, except in events where capitalization is suspended as a
result of a prolonged interruption of the asset construction, as
aforestated.
U. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings (loss) per share is calculated in accordance with Opinion No. 55
of the ICPAI based on the weighted-average of outstanding paid-up share
capital during the year (net of treasury stock shares).
The number of shares used for the computation of basic earnings (loss) per
share, takes into account convertible securities or other rights to vested
shares (including shares issued against loans which constitute the sole
security for the loans repayment), if conversion or realization may
reasonably be assumed. Diluted earnings (loss) per share take into account
all those securities excluded from the basic earnings (loss) per share
computation if their effect is dilutive. Net income which has been taken
into account in calculating diluted earnings per share has been deducted by
the periodic change in the necessary provision, if any, assuming the full
exercise of the Company's and/or investee company's securities not taken
into account in the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share.
V. USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires of Group companies' managements to
make estimates and rely upon assumptions and assessments affecting the
reported balance-sheet amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities as at the financial statements date, and
the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual
data and operating results may differ from these estimates.
W. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In July 2004, Accounting Standard No. 19 - income taxes (Standard 19),
published by the IASB, became final and valid. Standard 19 sets forth
principles for recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of
income taxes in financial statements. Standard 19 applies to financial
statements for periods commencing on or after January 1, 2005. Initial
implementation of Standard 19, mainly for the initial inclusion of deferred
taxes in respect of adjustment component for land and buildings, will be
included in the financial statements for the first quarter of 2005.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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INTEREST TRANSLATION
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In foreign currency:
US dollar Mainly 0.8 255,184 67,561 59,235
Euro 1.0-1.5 64,989 24,689 15,086
British Pound 4.0 3,997 30,017 928
Other (mainly, Forint & Zloty) 1.5-5.5 16,606 36,154 3,854
In NIS 1.8-3.6 4,969 5,055 1,153
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345,745 163,476 80,256
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NOTE 4 - SHORT-TERM DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
A. COMPOSITION:
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INTEREST TRANSLATION
RATE -----------
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DEPOSITS WITH BANKS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS(1) DENOMINATED IN OR LINKED TO
THE:
US dollar (2) 1.0-1.9 141,043 191,652 32,740
Euro (2) 1.9-3.0 88,794 35,173 20,611
Other (mainly, GBP) (2) 1.0-3.0 24,064 13,789 5,586
In NIS 2.1-3.6 13,007 36,474 3,019
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266,908 277,088 61,956
MARKETABLE SECURITIES (MAINLY SHARES) 6,958 11,750 1,615
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273,866 288,838 63,571
CURRENT MATURITIES OF
LONG-TERM LOANS AND RECEIVABLES 4,155 2,193 965
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278,021 291,031 64,536
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(1) NIS 169.3 million serve as security for short term credit; EURO 6.8
million (NIS 40.0 million) are deposited in escrow as at the balance
sheet date, to secure fulfillment of certain conditions (see Note
9B.(3).a. below). Such funds have been released from escrow and
returned to the Company, following the balance sheet date.
(2) Variable interest rate.
B. LIENS - see Note 17D.
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NOTE 5 - TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
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TRANSLATION
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Outstanding accounts 66,454 65,760 15,426
Less - allowance for doubtful debts 27,352 23,323 6,349
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39,102 42,437 9,077
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NOTE 6 - RECEIVABLES AND OTHER DEBIT BALANCES
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Israeli and foreign governmental institution 31,772 34,766 7,375
Prepaid expenses 7,381 9,436 1,713
Employees(*) 3,284 1,055 762
Receivables in respect of realization of land - 3,940 -
Receivables in respect of realization of medical equipment 12,202 9,238 2,833
Control Center Group companies 521 7,509 121
Other 10,980 9,891 2,549
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66,140 75,835 15,353
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(*) Mainly loans in respect of realization of shares - see Note 18B(i) below.
NOTE 7 - INVENTORIES
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Hotels 2,433 2,865 565
Image Guided Treatment:
Raw materials 2,459 1,823 571
Products under process and finished goods 2,439 - 566
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NOTE 8 - DEPOSITS, DEBENTURES, LOANS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES
A. COMPOSITION:
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Deposits with banks and financial institutions (1) 68,238 67,344 15,840
Loans to interest holders in investee companies (2) 29,965 24,723 6,956
Loan to former associated company (3) 17,806 15,340 4,133
Loans to anchor tenants (4) 4,383 5,042 1,017
Loans to venture capital companies (5) 1,232 1,191 286
Receivables in respect of long-term lease transaction (6) 11,107 5,184 2,578
Deferred taxes 6,104 6,164 1,417
Receivables and others 654 5,634 152
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139,489 130,622 32,379
Less - allowance for doubtful debts (21,549) (17,583) (5,002)
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117,940 113,039 27,377
Less - current maturities (4,155) (2,193) (965)
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113,785 110,846 26,412
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(1) Including primarily (i) E3.1 million (NIS 18.0 million) - Hungarian
Forint and Polish Zloty deposits, bearing annual interest ranging 1.4%
to 4.0%, intended mainly as security for the repayment of bank loans;
(ii) a deposit in the amount of E7.5 million (NIS 44.5 million)
bearing average annual interest at a rate of 1.7%, which has been
deposited as security for bank guarantee provided by PC to Klepierre
(see Note 9B.(3).a below); and (iii) a deposit of E0.9 million (NIS
5.3 million) bearing annual interest at a rate of 1.95% is pledged as
security for a guarantee provided by a foreign bank in favor of a
supplier.
Deposits pledged as security for the repayment of loans obtained by
Group companies and/or to secure guarantees provided thereby in favor
of third parties, have been included as due and payable concurrently
with the loan repayment dates or upon release of guarantees for which
they have been pledged.
(2) (i) Loans to the management company or to its controlled companies
(see Note 9B.(4)(a) below). A loan of NIS 7.2 million is linked
to the US dollar, bears annual interest at a rate of Libor+1%,
due and payable on December 31, 2006. A loan of NIS 14.3 million
may be converted into shares - see Note 17A.(2) below. Should BEA
Hotels N.V. (B.H.) decide not to exercise its option to convert
the loan into shares, the loan would then be subject to the
linkage and interest terms outlined above. The amounts to be
received by the management company from the Group companies in
respect of the former's interest in hotels owned by the latter
(other than hotel management fees - see Note 17A.(1) below) will
be used as security for the repayment of the loans. A loan of NIS
0.9 million linked to the US Dollar and bears annual interest at
a rate of 9% as well as a loan of NIS 2.2 million linked to the
EURO and bears annual interest at a rate of 4.9%. B.H. received
no security for these loans.
(ii) NIS 5.4 million - loans to shareholders of a jointly held company
(50%) within the PC group - see Note 10B.(9), below.
(3) Linked to the Israeli CPI, unsecured and bears no interest.
(4) Linked mainly to the US Dollar, bears annual interest of Libor + 1.5%
to 2.5%.
(5) Loans to companies engaged in the biotechnology field, linked to the
US Dollar, bears annual interest at customary commercial rates and are
convertible into shares of the lender, under certain condition as
stipulated in the agreements.
(6) See Notes 2Q above and 17A(8) below.
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NOTE 8 - DEPOSITS, DEBENTURES, LOANS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES (CONT.)
B. REPAYMENT DATES:
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2006 4,686 1,088
2007 1,277 296
2008 375 87
2009 and thereafter 84,982 19,727
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES
A. COMPOSITION:
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Shares (1):
Cost (*) 87,260 90,641 20,255
Accumulated losses, net (27,105) (11,137) (6,292)
Adjustment arising from translation of
autonomous investees' financial statements 4,281 4,679 994
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Loans (see (2) and B(3)d. below) 16,664 24,629 3,868
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Provision for impairment of investment (24,170) (23,186) (5,610)
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Vcon Telecommunications Ltd. ("Vcon")
Shares - at cost 14,678 11,317 3,407
Convertible debentures -- 10,618 --
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(ii) Net, after provision for impairment.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
A. COMPOSITION: (CONT.)
(1) VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS - ASSOCIATED COMPANIES - SHARES:
A. GENERAL
The group companies invest in hi-tech associated companies
(initially through owned venture capital funds - "Invested
Companies"). The Invested Companies engage in research and
development operations and have not yet attained financial
stability. The value of these investments is thus contingent upon
the continued operation of the Invested Companies, which entails
certain risks stemming from the nature of their operations
including the uncertainty as to the success of development and
marketing potential of the product. It is therefore, difficult to
objectively assess the fair value of most of these investments
due to the lack of a verifiable market-value. Nevertheless, the
companies' managements are of the opinion that the fair value of
the investments are not lower than their cost (net of provisions
for decline in value, to the extent applicable).
As to a law-suit filed by an employee of the EIL group - see Note
17B(7) below.
B. BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES:
GAMIDA CELL LTD. ("GAMIDA") (THROUGH ELSCINT BIO MEDICAL LTD.)
Gamida is engaged in the expansion of hematopoietic (blood) stem
cells therapeutics in clinical development for cancer and
autoimmune diseases, as well as future regenerative cell-based
medicines including cardiac and pancreatic repair.
Elscint held, as of December 31, 2004, 33.3% of the equity and
voting rights in Gamida and the right to appoint 25% of its
directors. The shares held by Elscint are in part ordinary shares
and in part preferred having anti-dilution rights and liquidation
preference (US Dollar linked return of its investment in Gamida
bearing 8% annual interest, prior to any distribution to ordinary
share holders or holders of preferred shares with subordinated
rights). Elscint holds an option, exercisable through May 2005,
to receive additional 0.7% in consideration of $0.2 million.
Should all the convertible securities of Gamida be so converted
or exercised, then and in such an event, Elscint shall be diluted
to 29.2%.
In May 2003 Gamida signed an agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd. ("Teva"), in the framework of which Teva invested
$3.0 million in Gamida for an allotment of shares representing
approximately 9% of Gamida's fully diluted share capital.
Gamida also signed a memorandum of understanding with Teva,
granting Teva an option for future cooperation with Gamida in
respect of certain products being the subject matter of Gamida's
developing technology ("the products"), and subject to agreed
upon conditions. On February 16, 2005, Teva informed Gamida as to
its decision to exercise the aforementioned option through
establishment of a joint venture (JV) through which Teva shall
invest, subject to completion of the transaction and the
execution of a detailed agreement between the parties, up to
$25.0 million (in installments subject to achieving various
agreed upon milestones), in order to achieve completion of
product development, manufacturing and commercialization. Gamida
has granted to the JV, within the framework of the memorandum of
understanding, a sole and an exclusive worldwide license to
develop, manufacture and use the technology and other
intellectual properties related to the products. Gamida has also
granted Teva the right of First Look with respect to any and all
Gamida's development and/or invention not in the framework of the
JV. Other amounts, to the extent required, in order to finance
the completion of JV's objectives, shall be provided in equal
parts, by Teva and Gamida. Closing of the transaction and the
execution of a definitive agreement are expected to be carried
out by mid 2005.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
A. COMPOSITION: (CONT.)
(1) VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS - ASSOCIATED COMPANIES - SHARES: (CONT.)
B. GAMIDA CELL LTD. ("GAMIDA") (THROUGH ELSCINT BIO MEDICAL LTD.)
(CONT.)
Elscint Bio Medical Ltd. ("Bio") was bound by agreements with a
company controlled by its former CEO (the "CEO"), entitling the
CEO to shares representing 2% of Bio's issued and paid-up
capital, in consideration for their nominal value. It was also
provided that venture capital investments of Bio would be carried
out such that Bio would invest 92% and the CEO - 8%, and that for
the purpose of financing the CEO's investment, Bio would grant
him a dollar-linked non-recourse loan bearing LIBOR+1% interest.
It was further provided that should this agreement (or another
agreement between them for the provision of consulting services)
be canceled, Bio would be entitled, according to the conditions
specified in the agreement, to acquire all or any of the CEO's
holdings in the venture capital investments and in Bio at cost
and/or at market value, as relevant (depending on the purchase
date). In the fourth quarter of 2002, Bio and the CEO terminated
the employment agreement then existing between them. Further to
the termination of the agreement, Elscint transferred to itself
the CEO's rights in Bio and in the venture capital investments,
as payment for the loans, which it had provided to the CEO for
acquisition thereof. A dispute arose between the parties, with
the CEO contending that Bio had lost its right to acquire his
holdings, as aforesaid, since the deadline, according to the
agreement, for giving notice of its intention in this regard had
expired. Bio's management disputes this contention and is acting
to realize its rights under the agreement. The parties have not
yet signed a full and final agreement for the waiver and/or
settlement of their mutual claims. Elscint's management estimates
that, it will not incur significant costs from the termination of
the agreements, beyond those reflected in the financial
statements.
Concurrently with the termination of the employment agreement,
Elscint's management has suspended execution of additional
investments in the biotechnology field through Bio. As a result,
Elscint's management estimates, based on the present scope and
nature of its activity, that Bio at this stage has lost its
status as a venture capital fund. Accordingly, Bio's investment
in Gamida is classified as and from such date as an investment in
an associated company.
C. TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES:
GENERAL
Due to the slowdown of the communication businesses and in light
of the lengthy period that has elapsed since the Company's last
investment in venture capital, management has temporarily
suspended (as and from the fourth quarter of 2002) execution of
further investments through its venture capital funds.
Consequently and in light of the nature and scope of current
operations of the Company's venture capital funds, management
believes that they have at this stage, lost their status as such
and, accordingly, the investments are classified, in the
financial statements as and from the said date as investments in
associated companies.
The Company has principally agreed, to receive investment
consultancy services, in the telecom and multi-media field of
operations, from an employee of the EIL Group, in consideration
of the grant, to the employee, inter alia, the right to purchase
a certain share (to be agreed upon by the parties) of the
Company's holdings in the invested companies, at the Company's
cost (shares and shareholders' loans).
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
A. COMPOSITION: (CONT.)
(1) VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS - ASSOCIATED COMPANIES - SHARES: (CONT.)
C. TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES (CONT.):
OLIVE SOFTWARE INC. ("OLIVE")
Olive is engaged in the development and marketing of products
enabling a transparent link between traditional newspaper
printing systems and the world of e-publishing, as well as
digital archiving services for newspapers and libraries.
In March 2004 Olive and its shareholders have entered into an
agreement with the Sequoia Fund, under which the latter invested
in Olive $6.0 million, in consideration of 26% (on a fully
diluted basis) of the equity and control in Olive. The allotted
shares have anti-dilution rights as well as liquidation
preference to receive the amount of their investment with the
addition of 8% annual interest thereon, prior to any distribution
to other shareholders of Olive (including EUN). EUN's holdings
have consequently been diluted to 30% of the equity and voting
power and 25% of the rights to appoint Olive's directors. EUN's
shares entitle it to anti-dilution rights as well as liquidation
preference (return of its investment in Olive plus interest at
LIBOR + 2% per annum, prior to any distribution to holders of
ordinary shares or subordinated preferred shares). Assuming all
of Olive's convertible securities be so converted into shares,
EUN's interest in Olive would then be diluted to 26%.
EASY RUN LTD. ("E.R.")
E.R. is engaged in the development and marketing of "call
centers" solutions, which support under a single platform,
diversified infrastructure ranging from historical telephonia
through to futuristic telecom equipment (IP switchboards) and
modern e-commerce applications.
The Company holds 42% of the equity and voting rights in E.R. as
well as the right to appoint 40% of its directors. The shares
held by the Company entitle it to anti-dilution rights as well as
liquidation preference (as defined in the investment agreements).
Within the framework of the rights offering executed by E.R. in
August 2004, the Company invested $0.4 million (out of a $0.7
million total funding) calculated at $0.13 per share. In
consideration for its investment, the Company was also granted
warrants exercisable into shares, at $0.13 per share, up to a
total amount of $0.8 million. In addition thereto, the Company
converted a $0.4 million loan into shares of E.R. Assuming all
loans (including those granted subsequently to the balance sheet
date) be converted and warrants be exercised, as afore and below
stated, the Company's interest in E.R. would then increase to 50%
(fully diluted).
(2) VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS - ASSOCIATED COMPANIES - LOANS:
A dollar linked NIS 3.0 million loan, bearing Libor + 2% interest,
convertible into E.R. shares having anti dilution rights and
liquidation preferences, using a conversion rate of mainly, $0.35 per
each share. Additionally, the Company has a right to be granted upon
conversion and without further consideration, warrants convertible
into E.R. shares (vested with same rights) at a principal conversion
price of, $0.81per warrant, up to a total amount of NIS 3.0 million.
In January 2005, the Company has granted a loan to E.R. of an
aggregate amount of $0.5 million, bearing annual 6% interest,
repayable in January 2007 and convertible into E.R. shares at $0.13
per share, or, subject to certain conditions, at 80% discount of the
next financing round price.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
A. COMPOSITION AND ACTIVITY: (CONT.)
(3) INVESTMENTS IN ANOTHER COMPANY:
Vcon is a public company whose shares are traded on the French stock
exchange (Nouveau Marche), engaged in the field of long-range audio
and video conferencing equipment using various telecommunication
infrastructures.
The Company recorded its investment in Vcon, up and through the third
quarter of 2003, using the equity method. In November 2003 Vcon
acquired the technologies and workforce of two communication
technology companies in consideration for the issuance of shares and
warrants exercisable into Vcon shares. Upon conclusion of the
transaction, EUN's holdings in the ownership and voting rights in and
to Vcon were diluted to 18%. Accordingly, as and from the fourth
quarter of 2003, the investment in Vcon is stated at cost.
In January 2004, an agreement was signed, according to which, Vcon had
issued to a third party, ordinary shares in consideration of $10.0
million at $0.67 per share. Under the agreement between EUN and Vcon,
dated June 2004, EUN received cash payment of $1.0 million as
prepayment of part of its debentures, and converted, in addition
thereto, the remaining debentures into shares at a price of $0.67 per
share. As at December 31, 2004, EUN holds approximately 15% of
ownership and voting rights in and to Vcon.
EUN has a right, expiring in August 2005, to acquire up to 1.3 million
warrants in consideration for $0.3 per warrant, convertible into
non-negotiable ordinary shares of Vcon, within three years of
acquisition date, at an exercise price (subject to adjustment) of $1.4
per share. Assuming conversion of all convertible debentures into
shares and exercise of all outstanding warrants, EUN would then hold
approximately 14%.
Due to continuing gap between the book value of EUN's investment in
Vcon shares and the market value thereof, a provision was included in
2004 for a decrease of E0.7 million (NIS 3.9 million) in the value of
the investment.
The value of EUN's holdings in Vcon shares according to the price
thereof in the French Stock Exchange as at December 31, 2004 totaled
E2.8 million and the book value thereof in EUN's records, as of such
date E2.5 million (NIS 14.7 million).
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF
(1) ELSCINT LTD.
As at December 31, 2004, 721,500 ordinary shares are outstanding (out
of a total of 850,000 shares as approved by the shareholders meeting
of Elscint) which are held by employees and directors as well as by
employees of the Group who provide services to Elscint ("employees"),
issued by Elscint in December 2001. The terms of issuance
(determination of consideration, financing of consideration, terms of
financing - interest rate, repayment schedule and collateral, tax
liability and eligibility for dividends) are identical to those
stipulated upon share issuance made by the Company (see Note 18B. (i)
below).
All shares held by employees, are vested as at December 31, 2004. Some
other shares were realized by employees following the balance sheet
date, with remaining balance of 656,500 shares, immediately prior to
the date of approval of these financial statements.
In December 2003, an additional plan was approved, for the issuance of
up to 116,000 warrants to directors and officers of Elscint. 50,000
warrants were issued, out of said total, for no consideration,
according to the provisions of section 102 of the Income Tax Ordinance
(capital course) at an exercise price equal to the average market
price of Elscint's share over the 30 trading days preceding the
issuance. Approximately half of the warrants have vested in the course
of 2004 with the balance to vest during 2005.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(1) ELSCINT LTD. (CONT.)
Assuming realization of all employees' rights to shares, the Company's
holdings in Elscint could be diluted to 61%. The total loss which
could result therefrom, to the Company amounts to NIS 20.1 million.
In October 2002, Elscint distributed a dividend to its shareholders in
a total amount of $19.3 million (reflecting $1.1 per share).
As to the self-purchase of Elscint's shares - see Note 18B(iii) below.
Elscint's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE").
The value of the Company's interest in Elscint, based on share price
as of December 31, 2004 and immediately prior to the approval of these
financial statements, is NIS 184.1 million and NIS 251.7 million,
respectively. The adjusted value thereof in the Company's financial
statements, as of December 31, 2004 is NIS 445.5 million (gross of
deduction of cost of the Company's shares held by Elscint).
(2) INSIGHTEC - IMAGE GUIDED TREATMENT LTD. ("INSIGHTEC")
A. Insightec is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of
noninvasive means for the treatment of blood vessel tumors
(benign and malignant) and the localized injection of medication,
as well as the development of decision support systems for
operating rooms and trauma units. In October 2004, Insightec
received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for
commercial use of the ExAblate system for removal of benign
uterine fibroids, as developed thereby.
B. In 2003, GE exercised an option granted thereto for the
acquisition of additional 5% of Insightec's capital, in
consideration for $3.0 million. Following the exercise of the
option, GE holds approximately 19% of Insightec's shares. The
agreement with GE for the acquisition of the shares (in December
2001) stipulates several limitations on the execution of certain
material transactions or activities not in the ordinary course of
business, without obtaining GE's prior approval.
C. In March 2004, Insightec and its shareholders have executed an
agreement with Meditech Advisors LP ("MTA") a group of private
investors, under which MTA invested in Insightec $3.0 million
($7.3 per share) in consideration of approximately 2.7% of equity
and voting rights in Insightec (fully diluted). Within the
framework of the agreement, the Company was granted warrants,
convertible through a 3 year period, into approximately 6.5% of
equity and voting rights of Insightec, at an aggregate conversion
amount of $7.1 million, and all simultaneously with extension of
the loans and guarantees provided by the Company to Insightec
until March 2007.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(2) INSIGHTEC - IMAGE GUIDED TREATMENT LTD. ("INSIGHTEC") (CONT.)
D. CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES - OPTION PLANS
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Shares issued to trustee through
December 31, 2002 as per the "1999
plan" 2,500 150
Shares issued to trustee in 2003 - as
per the "2003 plan" 500 200 300
Designated shares transferred to the
"2003 plan" (673) 673 (50) 50
Undesignated shares transferred to the
"2003 plan" (311) 311
Shares transferred to offerees (54)
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Shares held by trustee on December 31,
2004 1,462 1,484 100 250 300
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Shares designated and issued:
Through December 31, 2002 1,462 100
During 2003 928 250 20
During 2004 201
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Through December 31, 2004 1,462 1,129 100 250 20
Undesignated shares as at December 31,
2004 355 (4) 280
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1,462 1,484 100 250 300
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Vesting of designated and issued shares:
Through December 31, 2004 1,462 100
During 2005 928 250 20
As and from 2006 and thereafter 201
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1,462 1,129 100 250 20
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TERMS OF PLAN:
Exercise price of each option into NIS
0.01 par value ordinary share NIS0.01 (3) $ 3.33 $ 3.33 $ 5.35
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Exercise period following date of grant
(yrs) 7 7 7 7 7
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(1) Granted in 1999 through 2001 (mainly 1999).
(2) Includes 100,000 issued to Company's CEO (approved in the
Company's shareholders meeting in December 2003), and 50,000
issued to one who served, at the grant date, as a director.
(3) 928,000 options - at NIS 0.01; 201,000 options - at $5.85;
355,000 options - not yet determined.
(4) The Company's board of directors and audit committee have
approved in 2003 issuance of 250,000 options in Insightec, for no
consideration, to the Company's chairman of the board (its
controlling shareholder), at an exercise price of $5.5 each.
Issuance is subject to approval of the Company's shareholders
meeting; designation of 30,000 options has not yet been
determined.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(2) INSIGHTEC - IMAGE GUIDED TREATMENT LTD. ("INSIGHTEC") (CONT.)
E. as to Company's investment in warrants, convertible into
Insightec shares - see Note 14G. below.
F. assuming conversion of all of Insightec's outstanding convertible
securities, on December 31, 2004 the Company's interest would
have been diluted to 52%.
G. At year-end of 2002, the operations of Insightec and its wholly
owned subsidiary (TxSonics) were merged. In 2005, Insightec and
its shareholders on one hand, and the Israeli Tax Authorities on
the other, have concluded the principles, subject to which the
merger of Insightec and TxSonics was approved under section 103
of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, retroactively from December 31,
2002.
Said approval provides, inter alia, that profit generated by EUN
from the sale of its holdings in Insightec shall be considered as
C.F.C. profits and shall be taxable at a rate of 25%, or any
lower rate as determined by tax authorities.
Limitations (as per law and approval), which shall apply to
Insightec and its shareholders (including the Company and EUN) as
a result of the merger, mainly pertaining to the realization of
Insightec's shares or substantially all of the assets of the
merged companies, are, subject to certain conditions, to
terminate on December 31, 2005. Taxable consolidated loss of
Insightec and TxSonics may be offset against future taxable
income, over a 7 year period (16% each year), however not
exceeding 50% of annual taxable net income per each year. EUN
undertook, among other things, to deposit its Insightec shares
with a trustee, as security of the tax payment to the Israeli Tax
Authorities, upon realization of the shares by EUN. Should the
companies fail to fulfill the terms of the approval and
provisions of the law, validity of the approval shall be
terminated retroactively.
(3) COMPANIES WITHIN THE PLAZA CENTERS (EUROPE) B.V. ("P.C.") GROUP
A. On July 30, 2004, a transaction was consummated, within the
framework of which, Klepierre - a French group of companies, an
owner and operator of shopping centers in Europe ("Klepierre") -
acquired from PC (EMI's wholly owned subsidiary) the entire
equity and voting rights, in 12 Hungarian shopping centers
(excluding an area of 11,160 sq.m. designated for construction of
offices in the complex adjacent to the Duna Plaza commercial
center in Budapest) ("the sold centers"), as well as 50% of the
equity and voting rights in and to a wholly owned subsidiary of
PC which operates as the management company of the Hungarian
commercial and entertainment centers ("Hungarian Management
Company"). The remaining 50% of the equity and voting rights in
the Hungarian Management Company were retained by PC. Klepierre
was granted a call option, exercisable as and from the 5th
anniversary of the closing, to acquire the remaining 50% of the
equity and voting rights in consideration for a price to be
calculated upon exercise in accordance with an agreed upon
methodology. Concurrently, PC was granted a put option to oblige
Klepierre to acquire same shares under same conditions, in the
event the call option is not so executed.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(3) COMPANIES WITHIN THE PLAZA CENTERS (EUROPE) B.V. ("P.C.") GROUP
(CONT.)
A. (CONT.)
Value of the sold centers and Hungarian Management Company
(E287.0 million) was determined according to a methodology
stipulated in the agreement, which is based, mainly, on the
revenues thereof (net after deduction of certain operating costs
and management fees at an agreed rate) and on agreed upon
capitalization rates. Cash consideration paid to PC, which
amounts to E94.1 million, was determined according to value of
the sold centers with an addition of monetary and other balances,
following deduction of banking and other monetary liabilities
relating to the said assets (net after adjustment required based
on audited financial statements as of June 30, 2004, which were
settled in March 2005). As security for achieving certain future
revenues, PC had provided a bank guarantee totaling E7.5 million
which will annually decrease commencing from the fourth
anniversary through the tenth, of closing. As security of
fulfillment of certain tax related conditions (to the extent
relevant, if at all), PC deposited E6.8 million in an escrow
account, which have been released to the Company, in accordance
with the agreement, in March 2005. As a condition to such release
of the escrow funds and concurrently thereto, EMI provided, in
favor of the purchaser, a 5 year guarantee, at a basic amount of
E6.8 million as well as an additional amount up to an amount
equal to 25% of same, and all, to secure certain payments to
foreign tax authorities, if and to the extent imposed on the sold
companies and which relate to the periods prior to the sale.
The book value of the assets of those entities holding the sold
centers, their revenues and operating profits, as recorded in the
consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2004 and for the
6 month period then ended, totals E 293.0 million (NIS 1,722.0
million), E20.4 million (NIS111.3 million) and E8.2 million (NIS
45.0 million), respectively.
The transaction consists of agreements of a future acquisition by
Klepierre of additional property measuring approximately 12,000
sq.m. to be constructed (if and to the extent) by PC for them, as
an extension to the Duna Plaza. Execution of extension and
completion of the transaction are subject, among other things, to
obtaining regulatory approvals and permits from various
governmental authorities, during a specific period stipulated in
the agreement, as well as to utilization of premises while
fulfilling certain operational targets. The amount of
consideration and schedule of payments, follows an agreed upon
methodology, as well as assets value based on revenues and agreed
upon capitalization rate.
Upon consummation of the transaction, PC retained ownership of 4
operational commercial and entertainment centers in Hungary, as
well as certain office area. PC also retained ownership of 3
operational commercial and entertainment centers in Poland, which
were excluded from the transaction.
The Jointly controlled Hungarian Management Company will continue
to operate the sold Centers as well as said 4 Hungarian
commercial and entertainment centers retained by PC and the
office area adjacent to the Duna Plaza in Budapest. The 3
operational Polish commercial and entertainment centers are
operated by a separate management company incorporated in Poland,
the equity and voting rights of which are vested with PC.
EMI guaranteed fulfillment of PC's undertakings under the
detailed agreements.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(3) COMPANIES WITHIN THE PLAZA CENTERS (EUROPE) B.V. ("P.C.") GROUP
(CONT.)
A. (CONT.)
The gain from the transaction is included in the other income
item in the statement of operations for 2004. Said gain excludes
an amount of E11.2 million (NIS 65.8 million) to be realized
subject to fulfillment of certain agreed upon conditions and
obtaining of various permits and excludes also the additional
gain expected from the abovementioned extension of the Duna
Plaza.
B. In January 2005, an agreement was signed by and between PC and
the Dawnay Day Europe group - an international funds management
company of the United Kingdom ("Purchaser") - in accordance with
which, subject to fulfillment of certain conditions, Purchaser is
to acquire from PC the entire equity and voting rights in 4
companies which own 4 commercial and entertainment centers in
certain peripheral cities in Hungary ("Sold Centers").
The asset value of the Sold Centers totals E54.4 million (NIS
319.7 million), was calculated according to an agreed upon
methodology and is based, mainly, on revenues thereof (net after
deduction of certain operational costs and management fees). Net
cash consideration which is to be paid to PC is estimated at
E16.7 million (NIS 98.1 million) and determined according to the
asset value of the Sold Centers together with monetary and other
balances, after deduction of bank and other monetary liabilities
pertaining thereto, (subject to adjustments, which may be
required up to 60 days following consummation) and with the
addition of a variable amount, determined based on the period
that would lapse as and from the effective date of the
transaction (December 31, 2004) through consummation thereof,
which is estimated, as at the approval date of these financial
statements, at E1.3 million.
Consummation of the transaction is expected by April 2005. Should
the transaction not consummate, the Company shall forfeit E0.5
million which was deposited by the Purchaser in escrow in the
former's favor.
The Company undertook within the framework of the agreement to
guarantee achieving of certain operational targets of one of the
sold centers, and all for a period of 3 years from consummation.
The Company's management estimates that the amount of the
guarantee which may be exercised totals as at the date of the
agreement, E1.3 million (NIS 7.6 million).
The Company undertook to guarantee fulfillment of all of PC's
undertakings under the detailed agreements.
The book value of the assets of the entities holding the Sold
Centers, their revenues and operating profits thereof, as
recorded in the consolidated financial statements as of December
31, 2004 and for the year then ended, totals E 55.4 million (NIS
325.6 million), E6.9 million (NIS 40.5 million) and E2.5 million
(NIS 14.7 million), respectively.
C. PC holds 50% of the control and ownership rights as well as the
right to appoint directors in Sadyba Centre S.A. ("Sadyba"),
which holds and operates a commercial center in Warsaw, Poland.
PC and the joint shareholder have principally agreed on the
acquisition by PC of the latter's shares in Sadyba, in
consideration for $20.0 million. Execution of the agreement is
subject to receipt of financing from a foreign bank concurrently
with the lifting of the liens granted to an Israeli bank on the
shares in Sadyba as well as on the execution of a detailed
agreement between the parties.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(3) COMPANIES WITHIN THE PLAZA CENTERS (EUROPE) B.V. ("P.C.") GROUP
(CONT.)
D. In December 2003 a transaction was concluded in the framework of
which a wholly owned subsidiary of PC (the "Purchaser") acquired
control of a Hungarian company (the "Target Company") from the
Hungarian privatization board. The Target Company owns 320,000
sq.m. of land on the island of Obuda in the Danube River, located
in the heart of Budapest. The Purchaser acquired 66.8% of the
ownership rights thereof and 91.0% of the voting rights therein,
in consideration for E18.0 million.
In accordance with an arrangement between PC and a Hungarian
commercial bank (the "Bank"), the Bank granted the Purchaser a
long-term loan of E14.4 million to finance the acquisition. The
loan is linked to the Euro, bears interest at EURIBOR + 2% per
annum, and is fully repayable on December 3, 2005. As security
for the loan, the Purchaser, among other things, pledged its
shares of the Target Company. In addition, the Company undertook
to guarantee repayment of the loan in the event that the
construction plans are not approved, as detailed hereinafter.
Shareholders rights in the Target Company will be subordinate to
the Bank loan. In February 2004, the Bank had exercised an option
(granted in terms of the agreement), to acquire 50% of the rights
in the Purchaser in consideration for E2.3 million (representing
50% of the assets of the Target Company less 50% of loans
received to finance the acquisition). Principles of joint control
of the parties (50% each) were established in terms of the
agreement.
In April 2004, a shareholders (joint venture) agreement was
executed, by and between the Purchaser and minority shareholders
of the Target Company, which is subject to fulfillment of certain
conditions (mainly, permit of the competent authorities to change
of zoning and obtaining of building permits), in terms of which
minority shareholders paid to the Purchaser $1.0 million in
exchange of the harmonization of the voting rights thereof in the
Target Company to their equity rights in same (33%). Minority
shareholders were granted a put option for a period of 3 years
following closing, to sell their shares in the Target Company to
the Purchaser in consideration for a price which is to reflect
the cost of the Target Company's shares acquired by the purchaser
with the addition of interest at a rate of Euribor +2% per annum
and less profits distributed thereby prior to sale.
Resolutions of the Target Company are to be approved by majority
of votes while exercising certain minority rights in specific
extraordinary matters, in which a 75% majority of votes of
shareholders or directors, as the case may be, is required. The
parties undertook to complete their respective investments in the
Target Company's shareholders equity, up to a rate of shareholder
equity and bank loans not less then 20% and 80%, respectively.
Concurrently with said agreement, another agreement was executed
with a company owned by PC's former manager ("ESI") in terms of
which such former manager is to be appointed as manager of the
Target Company. It was also agreed that, subject to fulfillment
of certain conditions, ESI shall purchase 10% of equity and
voting rights of existing shareholders of the Target Company, in
consideration for acquisition cost thereof, by the Purchaser from
the Hungarian Privatization Board. Financing the purchase by ESI
of its interest shall be finance through loans to be granted
thereto by the shareholders, pro rata to their shareholdings, in
the aggregate total amount of E0.6 million, repayable until 3
year from grant.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(3) COMPANIES WITHIN THE PLAZA CENTERS (EUROPE) B.V. ("P.C.") GROUP
(CONT.)
D. (CONT.)
The Target Company has construction rights for 300,000 sq.m.
designated for offices, commerce, tourism, entertainment,
recreation and hotels. Structures with an area of 55,000 sq.m.
are presently built up on the land and leased to offices,
restaurants and entertainment businesses. The parties intend to
act to change the zoning according to the urban building plan,
with a view to enhancing the value of the land and the
construction thereon.
Restrictions, on transfer of share, shall remain during a 2 year
period following consummation of the abovementioned agreements.
Immediately following completion of the aforementioned
transactions and execution of all matter arising therefrom, the
Company together with the Bank will jointly (50% each) control
the Purchaser, whereas shareholdings in the Target Company are as
follows - 60% of equity and voting rights to be retained by the
Purchaser, 30% to be held by minority shareholder and 10% by ESI.
Financial statements of the Purchaser and the Target Company are
included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company
by the equity method.
(4) COMPANIES IN BEA HOTELS N.V. ("B.H.") GROUP
A. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the share capital of SHH (the
company holding the ownership interest in the Shaw Hotel in
London) is held by B.H., with another 35% being held by the Red
Sea Hotels Group ("RSG"), and the balance (30%) - by another
corporation ("The Shareholders"). The Shareholders and the
companies controlled thereby are bound by an agreement in terms
of which, inter alia, terms and conditions of holding in and to
the SHH shares, are regularized (including voting rights and
rights to appoint directors).
Park Plaza Hotels Europe BV ("the Management Company"), B.H. and
RSG, are bound by a methodology in terms of which the Management
Company is entitled to receive 10% of "free funds for
distribution" in excess of 10% of all shareholders' investments
(10% of shareholders loans (principal) with the addition of 8%
annual interest accrued thereon). The Management Company will
also be entitled to all economic and other rights and benefits
("beneficial rights") pertaining to 10% of the rights deriving
from all issued and outstanding shares of SHH, which are to be
jointly held on its behalf, by B.H. and RSG. The legal rights
attached to the shares as well as voting rights therein will be
retained by the registered shareholders. The effective
shareholding of B.H in SHH amounts therefore to 30%. The
Management Company is entitled at any time to request the
conversion of its beneficial rights into shares with identical
rights to those held by the registered shareholders, subject to
the investment of its proportionate share in SHH, the consent of
all shareholders of SHH and that of the Hotel's financing banks.
B. The Management Company is vested, in addition, with ownership
rights at a respective rate of 5%-10% (excluding voting rights)
in several corporations, which are held by B.H. jointly with RSG.
C. B.H. holds, through a wholly owned and controlled subsidiary,
incorporated in Romania ("Domino") - approximately 70% of SC
Bucuresti Turism S.A. ("Bucuresti") which in turn owns a complex
consisting of a hotel, an apartment hotel, commercial areas and a
restaurant, situated in the heart of Bucharest, Romania ("the
Bucuresti Complex"). Bucuresti was purchased through a
privatization tender published by the State Ownership Fund of the
Romanian government ("SOF"). The tender procedure was approved by
a decision of the Supreme Court of Romania.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND CHANGES
THEREOF (CONT.)
(4) COMPANIES IN BEA HOTELS N.V. ("B.H.") GROUP (CONT.)
C. (CONT.)
The acquisition of most of the rights in Bucuresti was carried
out within the framework of a memorandum of understanding ("MOU")
for the establishment of a joint venture, 80% of the rights of
which were to be held by B.H. and 20% of the rights by an
unrelated third party ("Third Party Shareholder"). Based on the
terms of the MOU, B.H. is entitled to receive 100% of Domino's
profits to be distributed as dividends up to an aggregate amount
of $2.0 million. Income in excess of such amount is to be
distributed according to holdings ratio (80%: 20%). In addition,
B.H. has a Put Option to oblige the Third Party Shareholder to
increase its interest from 20% up to 50% (based in full
investment cost) for period and in terms to be agreed upon by the
parties. The parties undertook to finance the renovation of the
hotel, should same be required. Should one of the parties fail to
provide the financing pro rate to its share, holdings thereof
will be diluted based on a methodology to be agreed upon.
As a result of a breach of agreements and undertakings by the
Third Party Shareholder, B.H. announced the termination of all
agreements and simultaneously filed, together with its subsidiary
a law-suit against the Third Party shareholder for all damages
incurred thereby due to the latter's breach of contracts and
undertakings. B.H. withheld, prior to filing the claim, the Third
Party Shareholder's shares as security for fulfillment of its
undertakings. As a result of the agreements' termination and the
filing of the lawsuit, the Company believes, based on legal
advice, that it is no longer required to transfer said shares,
which follows that B.H., is in effect the holder of the entire
share capital and voting rights (indirectly) in Domino.
B.H. filed a monetary claim against the Third Party Shareholder
for noncompliance with the indemnity conditions, in the framework
of which attachments were imposed on the Third Party assets. In
February 2003, the Third Party Shareholder filed a statement of
defense against the suit. Mediation proceeding between the
parties failed, and a notice to that effect was filed by B.H. in
January 2005 to the competent court, accompanied by a request to
schedule a preliminary hearing. Such hearing is yet to be
scheduled.
For information concerning legal actions filed in connection with
the purchase and ownership of Bucuresti shares, and the real
estate owned thereby- See Note 17B.(4), below.
Bucuresti shares are traded on the Romanian stock exchange. The
value of B.H.'s holdings in Bucuresti shares, based on the price
of a Bucuresti share as of December 31, 2004, amounts to NIS 23.4
million, and their book value as of that date amount to NIS 234.0
million.
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
C. THE FOLLOWING IS SUMMARIZED DATA OUTLINING THE GROUP'S SHARE IN ITEMS OF
THE PROPORTIONATELY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AT DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED:
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SHAREHOLDING 50% 33.3% 30% TOTAL
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Current assets 61,774 782 4,479 67,035
Fixed assets and other assets 1,046,759 4,520 117,828 1,169,107
Long-term deposits, loans and receivables 11,253 735 11,104 23,092
Current liabilities (258,833) (776) (4,102) (263,711)
Long-term liabilities (476,855) (4,781) (151,164) (632,800)
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384,098 480 (21,855) 362,723
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Liabilities to (of) group companies 325,818 11,413 (14,674) 322,557
Shareholders' equity (deficiency) 58,280 (10,933) (7,181) 40,166
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384,098 480 (21,855) 362,723
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Revenues 171,303 2,080 13,241 186,624
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Gross profit 69,681 632 10,109 80,422
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Operating income 31,541 337 10,104 41,982
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Net profit (loss) (888) 496 1,505 1,113
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SHAREHOLDING 50% 33.3% 30% TOTAL
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Current assets 14,339 182 1,040 15,561
Fixed assets and other assets 242,980 1,048 27,350 271,378
Long-term deposits, loans and receivables 2,612 171 2,578 5,361
Current liabilities (60,082) (180) (952) (61,214)
Long-term liabilities (110,690) (1,110) (35,089) (146,889)
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89,159 111 (5,073) 84,197
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Liabilities to (of) group companies 75,631 2,649 (3,406) 74,874
Shareholders' equity (deficiency) 13,528 (2,538) (1,667) 9,323
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89,159 111 (5,073) 84,197
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Revenues 39,764 483 3,074 43,321
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Gross profit 16,175 147 2,347 18,669
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Operating income 7,321 78 2,345 9,744
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NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN INVESTEE AND OTHER COMPANIES (CONT.)
C. THE FOLLOWING IS SUMMARIZED DATA OUTLINING THE GROUP'S SHARE IN ITEMS OF
THE PROPORTIONATELY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
AT DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED:
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Current assets 38,127 466 4,349 42,942
Fixed assets and other assets 837,567 3,851 113,736 955,154
Long-term deposits, loans and receivables 2,479 747 5,388 8,614
Current liabilities (268,195) (311) (2,892) (271,398)
Long-term liabilities (261,321) (4,275) (142,826) (408,422)
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348,657 478 (22,245) 326,890
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Group companies' liabilities 312,113 10,579 (14,049) 308,643
Shareholders' equity (deficiency) 36,544 (10,101) (8,196) 18,247
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348,657 478 (22,245) 326,890
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Revenues 138,630 1,783 13,578 153,991
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Gross profit 53,165 538 9,246 62,949
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Operating income 19,843 228 8,980 29,051
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Net profit 12 64 4,330 4,406
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NOTE 10 - FIXED ASSETS
A. COMPOSITION:
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COST
Balance as of January 1 (adjusted amounts) 1,116,088 448,757 3,162,590 238,578 191,076
Additions (disposal) in respect of initially
consolidated (unconsolidated) companies -- -- (1,753,222) 36,906 (4,719)
Adjustments resulting from translation of
foreign subsidiaries financial statements 80,813 44,384 137,473 14,378 10,737
Additions during the year 1,801 148,964 26,572 153,280 4,620
Commercial centers whose construction ended
during the year -- -- 50,770 (50,770) --
Land whose ultimate designation is yet to be
determined -- -- (69,475) 27,673 41,802
Disposals in reported year (2,703) -- (11,505) -- (29,235)
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Balance as of December 31 (reported amounts) 1,195,999 642,105 1,543,203 420,045 214,281
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ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION:
Balance as of January 1 (adjusted amounts) 158,443 (2)37,896 261,501 -- 7,404
Additions (disposal) in respect of initially
consolidated (unconsolidated) companies -- -- (246,530) -- (553)
Additions during the year 35,943 -- 86,074 -- 3,107
Adjustments resulting from translation of
foreign subsidiaries company's financial
statements 13,654 5,474 8,946 -- 575
Disposals in reported year (2,312) -- (2,205) -- (3,917)
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Balance as of December 31 (reported amounts) 205,728 43,370 107,786 -- 6,616
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Payments on account of fixed assets -- -- -- -- --
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Provision for impairment of investments and
assets (See C. below) 52,092 -- 80,144 -- 14,413
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DEPRECIATED BALANCE NET BOOK VALUE:
As at December 31 2004 (reported amounts) 938,179 598,735 1,355,273 420,045 193,252
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As at December 31 2003 (adjusted amounts) 915,821 410,861 2,854,627 247,480 163,022
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OTHER
FIXED CONVENIENCE
ASSETS TOTAL TRANSLATION TOTAL
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COST
Balance as of January 1 (adjusted amounts) 62,900 5,219,989 1,211,695 4,505,972
Additions (disposal) in respect of initially
consolidated (unconsolidated) companies -- (1,721,035) (399,497) (19,233)
Adjustments resulting from translation of
foreign subsidiaries financial statements 1,589 289,374 67,171 312,401
Additions during the year 1,521 336,758 78,170 448,801
Commercial centers whose construction ended
during the year -- -- -- --
Land whose ultimate designation is yet to be
determined -- -- -- --
Disposals in reported year (36,987) (80,430) (18,670) (35,012)
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Balance as of December 31 (reported amounts) 29,023 4,044,656 938,869 5,212,929
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ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION:
Balance as of January 1 (adjusted amounts) 22,584 487,828 113,238 350,849
Additions (disposal) in respect of initially
consolidated (unconsolidated) companies -- (247,083) (57,354) (2,311)
Additions during the year 7,194 132,318 30,714 118,737
Adjustments resulting from translation of
foreign subsidiaries company's financial
statements 890 29,539 6,857 29,313
Disposals in reported year (19,730) (28,164) (6,538) (8,760)
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Balance as of December 31 (reported amounts) 10,938 374,438 86,917 487,828
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Payments on account of fixed assets (3) 4,419 4,419 1,027 7,060
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Provision for impairment of investments and
assets (See C. below) -- 146,649 34,041 102,486
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DEPRECIATED BALANCE NET BOOK VALUE:
As at December 31 2004 (reported amounts) 22,504 3,527,988 818,938
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As at December 31 2003 (adjusted amounts) 37,864 4,629,675
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(1) Includes a hotel in London leased for 25 years.
(2) In respect of hotel, closed during 2003, for renovations.
(3) See Note 17A.(12), below.
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NOTE 10 - FIXED ASSETS (CONT.)
A. COMPOSITION (CONT.):
COST OF FIXED ASSETS INCLUDES:
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Financial expenses capitalized to cost
of the buildings under construction 130,052 133,556 30,188
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B. COMPOSITION OF LAND & BUILDINGS, DISTINGUISHED BETWEEN FREEHOLD AND
LEASEHOLD RIGHTS:
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Freehold (1) 827,158 213,206 540,615 402,996 191,119 2,175,094 504,896
Leasehold:
Capitalized (2) 30,422 -- (7)606,869 (6) 17,049 2,133 656,473 152,384
Uncapitalized (3) 80,599 (4)385,529 (5)207,789 -- -- 673,917 156,434
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(1) Majority of the rights are registered in the name of those
subsidiaries, which own the rights thereto.
(2) Leasehold rights (capitalized for a 50-year period until 2036), of the
land area on which the Utrecht Park Plaza Hotel is situated, were
acquired from the municipality of Utrecht. The execution of any change
in the use of the land or the demolition of a building constructed
thereon requires the consent of the municipality. The lessee has no
rights of leasehold termination. The municipality has the rights to
terminate the leasehold rights should it determine that the land is
required for public use or in the event a court determines that the
lessee failed to fulfill its undertakings under the terms of the
lease.
(3) The sub-lease rights, of the Sherlock Holmes Park Plaza Hotel, are for
a period of 99 years (through 2095), in exchange for an annual fixed
amount. The average annual rent payments for the years 2005 and 2006
are L0.6 million. The rent payments are adjusted every five years on
the basis of "open market value". First such adjustment is to be
carried out in October 2006. The company holding the property has an
option to terminate the lease in 2059 with an advance notice of 2.5
years.
A Red Sea Group company ("guarantor") guaranteed fulfillment of all
undertakings of the lessee as if it was a principal party to the
agreement. The guarantee contains a provision, by which, in the event
the guarantee is exercised, the land-owners may require the guarantor
to assume the lessee's position as a lessee. Two documents were
executed between the guarantor and B.H., which establish the
indemnification procedures amongst them, in relation to said
guarantee.
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B. COMPOSITION OF LAND & BUILDINGS, DISTINGUISHED BETWEEN FREEHOLD AND
LEASEHOLD RIGHTS (CONT.):
(4) The leasehold rights to a land area on which the Riverbank Park Plaza
Hotel is located, are for a period of 125 years, in consideration for
annual payment of L0.5 million, adjusted every five years based on the
CPI in England, with the first such adjustment to be carried out in
May 2005. The leasehold is subject to various previous rights exists
on this property, as well as easements granted to certain authorities,
contingent upon which the leasing of the property had been carried
out; The lessee may not assign its rights to a third party without the
lessor's consent; Should the lessee breach any of its undertakings
under the agreement, then the lessor would have a right of forfeiture
of the property, all as stipulated in the lease agreement.
(5) Leasehold rights in respect of land in Warsaw, Poland, on which a
commercial and entertainment center is constructed (Sadyba), at a
depreciated cost (Company's share of 50%) of NIS 117.2 million, are
for a period of 25 years (ending in 2021), in consideration for an
annual leasing fee (50%) of E0.2 million (NIS 1.2 million), adjusted
based on the CPI in Poland.
Perpetual usufruct in respect of land in Poland, on which a commercial
and entertainment center is constructed (Ruda Slaska), at a
depreciated cost of NIS 90.6 million, in consideration for an annual
leasing fee of PLN 0.5 million (NIS 0.7 million).
(6) Leasehold rights in respect of areas of land in Lodz and Lublin
(Poland) as well as Pilsen and Praha (Czech Rep.) which commercial and
entertainment centers are designated to be constructed on, are mainly
for a period of 99 years, in consideration for aggregate annual
leasing fee of E0.3 million (NIS 1.5 million).
(7) Capitalized lease rights in respect of the Arena entertainment and
commercial center are for a period of 49 years with an option for an
additional 49 year lease period. The option period will expire in
2086, subject to the lessee's compliance with the terms of the lease.
(8) A subsidiary incorporated in Praha (Czech Rep.) has entered in October
2003, into an agreement with a third party, for the lease of
commercial areas in a center to be constructed on property owned
thereby, for a period of 30 years, with an option to extend the lease
period by additional 30 years, in consideration for E6.9 million to be
paid during construction, as advance payment, in respect of the lease
period (excluding the option period).
(9) PC has entered, in November 2003, into an agreement for the purchase
of 50% of the ownership of a Company registered in Lublin, Poland
("MPSA"), in consideration for E1.1 million. Financing of the project
to be constructed by MPSA is to be borne by both parties in equal
shares, except for initial payment of $4.0 million which is to be
provided by PC, with half of such amount shall be considered as a loan
to the other shareholder. PC has invested through December 31, 2004,
E3.7 million.
Perpetual usufruct in and to the land - being the subject matter of
the project - have been acquired from the local municipality for a
period of 99 years, with a view of constructing thereon a complex,
consisting of: a hotel, offices, congress center and the like. In
accordance with the terms of the perpetual usufruct, MPSA was to
commence construction within 12 months of receipt of a construction
permit (2001) and complete same within 6 years of commence. MPSA
undertook in terms of the agreement, to execute on its own account,
part of the infrastructure and site development. MPSA has a right to
acquire the land, upon completion of construction, at an agreed upon
price (PLN 8.5 million (E2.1 million) net (after dedication) of
accumulated lease fees paid through acquisition). As of the date of
approval of these financial statements, construction of the complex
has not yet commenced.
The local municipality is entitled to terminate the perpetual usufruct
if and to the extent the use of the land does not correspond to the
approved usage and/or in the event unauthorized delays or schedule
deviations occur. Should perpetual usufruct be so terminated, MPSA
shall be entitled to demand reimbursement of its investment in the
construction of the complex through termination.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 - FIXED ASSETS (CONT.)
B. COMPOSITION OF LAND & BUILDINGS, DISTINGUISHED BETWEEN FREEHOLD AND
LEASEHOLD RIGHTS (CONT.):
(9) (Cont.)
In November 2004 MPSA and the local municipality amended the agreement
so as to divide the project into two stages, subject to the first
(construction of the congress and commercial areas) being completed by
May 2006. The second stage (construction of the hotel and office area)
shall commence by no later than May 2009 and conclude by the end of
2011. The agreement forbids changes to be made to the size of the land
designated for the hotel or office center or their respective
designation. Should MPSA fails to comply with the timetable of the
second stage a penalty shall be imposed thereon in the amount of PLN
2.5 million (E0.6 million).
The original construction permit is about to expire in June 2005. MPSA
has filed for a new permit to be issued in accordance with the terms
of amended agreement as aforestated. A revised construction permit has
not been granted as at the date of approval of the financial
statements. In the event the Company does not receive the revised
permit and/or fails to fulfill its undertakings under the terms of the
perpetual usufruct, then and in such events, its rights in and to the
property may be materially adversely affected or utterly lost.
PC's management is of the opinion that no reason exists which may
prevent the grant, in the near future, of the revised construction
permit by the local authorities, which will allow for the construction
on site, of the commercial center as planned, and that there exists no
reason which may prevent completion of construction on schedule. PC's
management estimates that MPSA and the local authorities will agree on
the change of size and/or designation of land, should same be
required, for maximizing the potential vested in the land.
(10) In March 2004, PC entered into an agreement for the acquisition, in
consideration for E2.1 million, of 50% of the ownership in and to a
Latvian corporation which owns land property, in respect of which
construction permit has been issued, with the view of constructing
thereon a commercial and entertainment center. Throughout 2004 and up
to the date of approval of these financial statements, the Latvian
corporation acquired additional land properties. PC's share in the
cost of such land acquisition amounts to E2.4 million.
The construction permit issued in respect of the land, which was valid
at the time of PC's acquisition thereof, has expired in September
2004.
Following the additional land acquisitions, and in light of the
possibility which has arisen to substantially upgrade the scope of the
project (including the construction of an underground parking,
reducing construction costs, alterating the form of the project while
improving same in comparison with the previous plans, etc.) PC has
extensively changed the structure of the project, which required
revision to be made to the building permit, in order to allow for the
approval of the project in its expanded scope.
In February 2005, a principle approval was granted for the structural
changes and expansion of the project. Such approval while not
constituting, per se, a construction permit, represents however a
material milestone in the preliminary proceedings of filing various
documents and requirements to the municipality, required for the
issuance of the revised construction permit. PC is of the opinion that
there is no reason, which may prevent the issuance of the building
permit, and that same is expected, as per PC's estimate, to be granted
by the end of 2005.
(11) Construction works, on a land (freehold) designated for the
construction of a commercial and entertainment center in Poland, the
investment in which amounts to E2.4 million, have not yet commenced.
The acquisition agreement contains a provision for a fine of E0.6
million to be imposed on the Company should construction of the
commercial and entertainment center not be completed by December 2005.
PC's management estimates that such provision will not be used and no
substantial costs will be borne thereby due to its breach (if at all).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 - FIXED ASSETS (CONT.)
B. COMPOSITION OF LAND & BUILDINGS, DISTINGUISHED BETWEEN FREEHOLD AND
LEASEHOLD RIGHTS (CONT.):
(12) In May 2000 a Greek subsidiary ("Helios") obtained a building permit
for the construction of a commercial and entertainment center on the
area of land owned thereby. The costs of the investment in and to the
land (including development and other costs) totaled, on December 31,
2004, E21.0 million. Excavation works commenced in 2001, but shortly
thereafter the works were suspended due to archeological findings at
the site. Final clearance issued by the competent archeological
authorities was obtained on February 2002. However, in terms of the
archeological clearance, and in order to comply with the provisions of
an environmental and traffic impact plan, Helios was required to carry
out certain modifications to the architectural plans of the commercial
and entertainment center. Upon completion of the new requirements,
Helios submitted an application for a revised building permit. In
December 2003, the local governmental authorities placed a one year
moratorium on the issuance of all building permits for the entire
Pireas Avenue strip (which includes the land owned by Helios).
In November 2004 a new "land use law" for the area in which the site
of Helios is situated was enacted, restricting the use of the site,
only to office buildings and/or residential buildings and/or small
size retail activities. In consequence, the status of the initial
building permit allowing for the construction of a commercial and
entertainment center, and the application for the amended building
permit, has become unclear. Helios has filed a formal appeal to the
courts of competent jurisdiction and to the authorities responsible
for issuing building permits, in order for the original building
permit to be restored.
In February 2005, the Greek government issued a new law related to
undertakings of contractors for public works. This law also stipulates
new procedures regarding revoked building permits, or building permits
which were the subject of moratoria. According to preliminary legal
advice obtained, the implementation of this new law may have a
positive impact on the actual status of the project.
Considering, the unclear nature of the status of the initial building
permit, the application for the amended building permit and the recent
legislative changes which affect the project, the management of PC is
currently reassessing the existing legal status situation, on one hand
and is considering the alternative possible solutions which are
available to it, on the other, in order to finalize the project as
originally planned. In addition, PC's management is examining,
simultaneously, the possibility that substantial changes may be
required to be made to the extent and nature of the project, the
viability of such alternative projects, and the commercial and
financial implications of such changes.
Notwithstanding the aforestated, PC's management estimates that the
project cost, as recorded in Helios' books of record, does not exceed
its recoverable amount.
(13) In August 2001, a subsidiary, located in Lodz, Poland, received a
construction permit for the construction of a commercial and
entertainment center, which expired prior to the balance sheet date.
Construction works in respect of this project have not commenced as at
the approval date of these financial statements. The cost of
investment in the land (including demolition and other development
costs) amounts to E6.6 million. No zoning plans exist as at the
balance sheet date, in respect of the area surrounding the respective
land. Once construction plans are determined, new requests will be
filed for a revised building permit. PC's management estimates that no
additional substantial costs will be incurred thereby, in relation to
obtaining the revised building permit and that the book value of the
asset, as recorded in the financial statements, does not exceed its
recoverable amount.
(14) In April 2004, PC acquired a company, having rights in and to a land
situated in the Czech Republic, in consideration for E5.4 million,
with the view of constructing a commercial and entertainment center
thereon.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 - FIXED ASSETS (CONT.)
C. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS:
(1) Repeated delays in the execution of infrastructure works by the
Belgian authorities in the vicinity of the hotel owned by a Belgian
subsidiary, which are beyond its control, are having an adverse effect
on its activity and on the operation of the Aquatopia, which is
located in the hotel site. In addition, repair works of certain
material flaws in the operation of centralized systems, discovered
upon the operation of the Aquatopia and which materially and adversely
affect its scope of activity, may take a prolonged time to complete.
In light of these delays Elscint deemed it necessary to re-examine the
book value of its investment in the hotel and Aquatopia. As a result
of this examination, Elscint included in its financial statements for
2004, a provision for the adjustment of the value of the investment to
its fair value, the Company's share in which amounts to NIS 4.5
million (net of minority interest).
(2) As part of the group's policy, project companies examine from time to
time, the maximization of the economic potential of rental areas in
the commercial and entertainment centers (under construction and
operating), and accordingly make (during construction or operation)
changes in the nature and/or classification and/or design of rental
and/or self-operated areas. These changes some times substitute
investments that were made during the course of construction of the
center and/or shortly after the commencement of its operation. In view
of the changes that are being implemented in or planned, certain
project companies deemed it necessary to reexamine the economic value
of some investments previously executed. As a result thereof and based
on management's experience in realization of Hungarian centers as
stated in Note 9B(3)a-b above and the ancillary proceedings, the
project companies included in their 2004 financial statements a
provision for loss (net after tax), the Company's share in which
amounts to NIS 48.8 million.
D. ANNUAL DEPRECIATION RATES - see Note 2H above.
In March 2004, Elscint was furnished, per its request, with an opinion by a
civil engineering firm in London, according to which the remaining economic
useful life of two hotels owned thereby, which are located in London, is
substantially longer than that which the group previously ascribed thereto
(67 years). According to the said opinion, economic benefit period is no
shorter period than 95 years. The group therefore, as and from January 1,
2004 depreciates the balance of such assets' depreciated cost as of
December 31, 2003, over a 95-year period. Consequently depreciation costs
for the year ended on December 31, 2004, have decreased by NIS 0.7 million.
E. LIENS - see Note 17D below.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED EXPENSES
A. COMPOSITION:
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COST
Acquired patent rights, technical
know-how and other intellectual property 26,863 27,454 6,236
Hotels' and/or commercial centers'
pre-opening expenses 20,048 15,023 4,654
Leisure and entertainment facilities operating rights 22,197 21,026 5,153
Expenses for obtaining loans 31,324 42,114 7,271
Project initiation costs 3,242 3,929 753
Cost of obtaining long-term leases 19,177 26,627 4,450
Cost of long-term service contract 3,208 3,281 745
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ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION
Acquired patent rights, technical
know-how and other intellectual property 16,114 13,722 3,740
Hotels' and/or commercial centers'
pre-opening expenses 16,404 10,328 3,808
Leisure and entertainment facilities operating rights 22,197 10,884 5,153
Expenses for obtaining loans 3,807 6,550 884
Cost of obtaining long-term leases 10,474 11,768 2,432
Cost of long-term service contract 1,204 404 279
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70,200 53,656 16,296
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AMORTIZED COST (NET BOOK VALUE) 55,859 85,798 12,966
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B. AMORTIZATION RATES - see Note 2I. above.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12 - SHORT-TERM CREDITS
A. COMPOSITION:
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Short-term bank
Loans: (1)
US dollars Libor+ 1.00-3.35 276,512 360,964 64,186
Euro Euribor+ 1.50-2.90 84,320 88,398 19,573
Pounds sterling Libor+ 2.90 1,394 38,875 324
NIS Prime+ 1.10 23,067 19,190 5,354
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385,293 507,427 89,437
Current maturities (2) 151,644 410,382 35,200
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536,937 917,809 124,637
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(1) In 2004, the Company repaid to an Israeli Bank, loans totaling $17.0
million (NIS 73.2 million) out of deposits serving as security for
these loans.
(2) A long-term bank loan at an aggregate amount (as of December 31, 2004)
of E13.5 million (NIS 79.3 million), received by PC's consolidated
company to finance the construction and operation of a commercial and
entertainment center in Poland, provides for certain financial and
operational covenants for the duration of the loan period (see Note
17D.(3)a. below). The parties to such loan agreement follow the terms
and conditions provided therein in respect of the long-term repayment
schedule. Due to the failure of the consolidated company to comply
with the covenants on December 31, 2004, the loan was included amongst
current liabilities.
As to other loans with long-term nature - see note 14F., below.
B. LIENS - see Note 17D.
NOTE 13 - PAYABLES AND OTHER CREDIT BALANCES
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Government institutions 28,182 26,314 6,542
Wages and fringe benefits 23,289 19,380 5,406
Payables in respect of currency transactions -- 4,195 --
Accrued interest payable 5,640 6,965 1,309
Liabilities in respect of the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries
(Note 18B(ii) below) -- 19,132 --
Prepaid income 16,768 12,278 3,892
CC Group companies 830 -- 193
Deferred taxes 3,970 2,237 922
Deferred gain from realization of commercial centers
(Note 9B(3)a, above) 40,021 -- 9,290
Advances in respect of land sale 6,310 -- 1,465
Accrued expenses, commissions and others 58,436 81,525 13,563
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183,446 172,026 42,582
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
A. COMPOSITION:
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LOANS -
From Banks and financial institutions 2,415,616 3,115,097 560,727
Less - current maturities (1) (151,644) (410,382) (35,200)
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2,263,972 2,704,715 525,527
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CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (see G. below) 58,101 -- 13,487
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OTHER LIABILITIES:
Deferred income taxes 31,522 87,263 7,317
Taxes on income - provision 7,022 23,900 1,630
Suppliers 14,579 974 3,384
Pre-paid rent income 11,470 23,803 2,662
Deferred gain from realization of commercial centers (Note
9B(3)a, above) 31,758 -- 7,372
Accrued severance pay (2) 473 451 110
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96,824 136,391 22,475
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2,418,897 2,841,106 561,489
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(1) See Note 12A.(2), above.
(2) see Note 15, below.
B. LINKAGE BASIS AND INTEREST RATES ON LOANS:
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Loans classified per currency:
Euro(*) Euribor+ 1.35-2.85 908,381 210,859
Euro 5.10 211,054 48,991
Pound sterling Libor+ 1.40-2.85 550,331 127,746
Pound sterling (*) 5.80 151,809 35,239
US dollar Libor+ 2.50-3.35 580,458 134,739
NIS Prime+ 2.20 8,642 2,006
South African rand Prime- 1.00 4,941 1,147
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(*) The interest on these loans are hedged by Swap transactions - see Note
23A.
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NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (CONT.)
C. REPAYMENT SCHEDULE:
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Second year 833,522 193,482
Third year 90,083 20,911
Fourth year 94,127 21,849
Fifth year 290,925 67,531
Sixth year and thereafter 955,315 221,753
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D. In July, 2003, the Company and EUN signed detailed loan agreements with an
Israeli bank for the purpose of extending the repayment dates of loans
obtained from the bank totaling $65.0 million (NIS 280.0 million), for a
10-year period. The loans will be repaid (principal and interest) in 18
equal semi-annual installments, commencing on June 30, 2004. As part of the
agreement, an arrangement to accelerate repayment was established as
follows: (i) net amounts received by the Company and/or EUN, from public or
private offerings of securities of the Company (and/or of its subsidiaries
which were financed by the loan funds), as part of a business merger, as
the result of the realization of assets and/or investments, or as the
result of refinancing or any other receipt of capital by the Company
(and/or its subsidiaries, as above), will be used first to repay the loans;
(ii) net amounts so received from realization of the shares of PC or shares
of a Project Company (by means of sale or issuance to a third party) or the
sale of a project owned thereby (in full or part), will serve to repay part
of the loans (relative to the portion sold) that were received to finance
the investment in shares or projects realized, as the case may be; (iii)
part of the net amounts to be received from refinancing will be used
initially to repay the loans, as long as the total balance of the loans
exceeds $40.0 million. The Company and EUN have the right, in terms of the
agreement, to convert on any repayment date the linkage currency of up to
50% of the balance of the loans, to Euro.
Upon consummation of the transaction for the sale of the commercial and
entertainment centers, in July 2004 and the execution of an agreement (in
January 2005), for the sale of 4 additional centers in Hungary, the Company
and EUN are conducting negotiations with the bank with the view of mutually
rescheduling the rate and scope of repayments and the other terms of
credit. In the framework of re-examining various terms contained in the
loan agreements, the bank has informed the Company that (i) repayment of
the loans which the Company and EUN were obliged to repay as a result of
such sale of the commercial centers, as stipulated in the loan agreements,
is not yet required; (ii) repayment of the short-term credit (principal and
interest; including current maturities of long-term banking credit), which
the bank had provided the Company with, and which repayment dates had
fallen prior to 31 December 2004, will be required on 1 January 2006, with
the exception of credit in the amount of $7.0 million dollars (NIS 30.2
million), which had accrued for payment, as abovestated and which would
become due and payable, upon the bank's demand, by 30 June 2005; (iii) the
bank has consented, subject to certain conditions, to the conversion of the
linkage currency of the entire (100%) balance of the loans provided to the
Company, from US Dollar to EURO, at the request of the Company and/or EUN.
Accordingly, the balance of the bank credits (with the exception of the
aforementioned $7.0 million), was classified as long-term loans.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (CONT.)
E. Bank loans include loans granted to Elscint from an Israeli bank totaling
NIS 294.5 million, for the security of which Elscint undertook, among other
things, to provide certain additional collaterals in favor of the bank (see
Note 17D.(2) below). The bank has informed Elscint, of its principal
consent to reschedule the repayment of the aforementioned loans for a
period of 10 years, and all subject to the furnishing by Elscint of
additional agreed upon securities as well as the execution of detailed
agreements between the parties. Elscint's management estimates, based on
such understandings, that subject to its provision of such securities, the
balance of the loan will be rescheduled for a long term period. The bank
has informed Elscint in writing, that it does not intend to demand
repayment of the loans prior to January 1, 2006. The bank has also informed
Elscint that in any event of a full or partial sale, issuance or a
refinancing by Elscint, or in any other event constituting a trigger event,
occurring prior to January 1, 2006, a repayment of a certain amount , as
agreed upon by and between the parties or failing such agreement - as
determined by the bank, is to be executed.
F. Within the framework of agreements for the receipt from Israeli banks of
long-term foreign currency credit facilities in an aggregate amount, in
which Elscint's share totals NIS 395.7 million, (for the financing hotels
and/or entertainment and commercial centers construction), the companies
owning the properties undertook in favor of the banks to comply, throughout
the duration of the credit, with certain financial and operating covenants.
Should such companies fail to comply with all or any of such covenants, or
upon the occurrence of certain events as detailed in the agreements, the
banks will then be entitled to demand the immediate repayment of the loans.
As of December 31, 2004, the borrowers are yet to comply with certain
covenants, which in the opinion of the managements thereof do not affect
their repayment ability (principal and/or interest) to the banks on a
regular basis and the actual repayments, as aforesaid. The parties to the
agreements follow the terms and conditions provided therein in respect of
the long term repayment schedule or in accordance with the agreement with
the bank, as the case may be. The borrowers' managements are of the
opinion, based on previous experience, that the banks will not call for
immediately repayment of the credit, as a result of such temporary
breaches. Elscint's management believes therefore that these loans are
vested with a long-term nature. In addition, the banks have informed
Elscint in writing as to their consent to extend the term of the
above-mentioned credit facilities until January 1, 2006.
G. Debentures (issued to the existing shareholders of Insightec) bear annual
interest at the rate of LIBOR + 3% (payable or accruable thereon as per
Insightec's sole discretion) and are repayable in September 2009. The
debentures (principal and interest, if relevant), are convertible at any
time (in whole or in part), into ordinary shares of Insightec, based on the
lower of (i) a premoney valuation of Insightec - of $110.0 million ($7.3
per share); or (ii) at an 85% of the next equity financing round price per
share (as defined in the investment agreement). In the event of a qualified
IPO of the Insightec shares (as defined in the investment agreement)
occurring after September 2007, the debentures will automatically be
converted into Insightec shares. The debentures were recorded as per their
net aggregate value after deducting of the Company's share in the total
investment-- namely $7.5 million (with GE's share being -$7.5 million and
that of MTA -$6.0 million).
H. LIENS - see Note 17D.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 15 - ACCRUED SEVERANCE PAY
A. COMPOSITION:
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- Europe Israel (M.M.S.) Ltd. 1,082 1,082 251
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473 451 110
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B. IN ISRAEL:
The Group companies' liability to employees upon their retirement includes,
primarily, voluntary and/or involuntary termination severance payments as
well as adaptation grants. The liabilities are partially covered by
ordinary deposits to employees' accounts at accredited pension and
severance-pay funds and/or by acquiring insurance policies. Such deposits
are not under the custody or management of the Group companies and,
therefore, are not reflected in the balance sheet. The balance of such
payment obligations not covered by the above-mentioned deposits and/or
insurance policies is stated at the balance sheet as a liability for
employment termination. Insightec reached an agreement with its employees,
according to which they would accept the provisions of Section No.14 of the
Severance Compensation Act, 1963 ("Section 14"). Section 14 allows
Insightec to make deposits in the severance pay fund according to the
employees' current salary. Such deposits are releasing Insightec from any
further obligation with this regard. The deposits made are available to the
employee at the time when the employer-employee relationship ends,
regardless of cause of termination. An amount equal to such obligation is
deposited on behalf of the respective companies in an accredited
severance-pay fund. As to the transfer, from EIL to the Company, of amounts
deposited in severance-pay funds (as security for the rights of the
Company's chairman of the Board) - see Note 20A.(2) below. As of the
financial statements approval date, balances of NIS 0.6 million have not
yet been transferred to the Company.
C. ABROAD:
The obligations of foreign subsidiaries in respect of severance-pay to
their respective employees, in terms of the laws of their respective
countries of residence, and various valid labor agreements, are generally
covered by ordinary payments executed to that end to governmental
institutions, as well as by current payments to insurance companies for
pension benefits and by the balance-sheet accrual.
NOTE 16 - INCOME TAXES
A. COMPOSITION:
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Current 3,495 942 2,742 811
Deferred 12,516 (29,580) 6,299 2,906
In respect of prior years (207) 8,421 12,670 (48)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - INCOME TAXES (CONT.)
B. PRINCIPLE TAX LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE MAJOR GROUP COMPANIES IN THEIR COUNTRY
OF RESIDENCE:
(1) ISRAEL
A. The Company and its Israeli subsidiaries are subject to income
tax under the provisions of the Income Tax Law (Inflationary
Adjustments), 1985, which introduced the concept of measuring
results for tax purposes on a real basis. Corporate tax rate
applicable to companies in Israel in 2004 is 35% which will
gradually decrease in the coming years to a 30% tax rate in 2007
and thereafter.
B. As from January 1, 2003, certain statutory provisions came into
force and effect, concerning, among other things, the tax reform
in Israel in respect of the following:
1. (a) Taxation of profits of foreign companies considered as
Controlled Foreign Companies ("CFC"), if: (i) majority
of revenues thereof are passive, as same is defined by
law, or majority of profits thereof derive from passive
revenues; (ii) the tax rate applying to the passive
profits thereof in their country of residence does not
exceed 20%; and (iii) over 50% of the means of control
therein are held, directly or indirectly, by Israeli
residents. In accordance with the statutory provisions,
a controlling shareholder in those companies having
unpaid profits, as same is defined by law, is deemed to
have been distributed with a dividend representing its
respective share in such profits (hereinafter:
"notional dividend").
(b) Taxation of a dividend received in Israel, out of
profits generated or accrued abroad, as well as a
dividend originating abroad.
A notional dividend (and/or the distribution of dividends), as
aforestated, will be subject to a 25% tax rate , less taxes which
would have been paid abroad in respect of the dividend, had it in
fact been distributed, or 35% less taxes actually paid abroad in
respect of such profits, as elected at the sole discretion of the
assessee.
2. Taxation of an Israeli resident's profits accrued or generated
abroad (through 2002, Israeli residents were taxed on such
profits only if received in Israel).
3. Capital gain tax from the realization of assets at a reduced rate
of 25%. The reduced rate is to apply to realization of assets,
commencing January 1, 2003 and thereafter, and will be calculated
for the portion of the gain relating to the period subsequent to
this date through realization.
4. Method of loss offsetting - regarding business losses, capital
losses, passive losses and CFC losses.
C. During 2004, the Company, EIL and Elscint have completed an
arrangement with the Israeli Tax Authorities, with effect from
December 31, 2002, whereby a new tax basis has been determined for the
Company's investments (on a consolidated basis) in foreign
subsidiaries (hereinafter: "regulated revaluation" and "regulated
assets"). The arrangement provides for no additional tax to be imposed
in Israel on gains generated from the realization of regulated assets,
and on dividends distributed therefrom, and all up to the amount of
the regulated revaluation. Provision for those tax payments it expects
to bear under the arrangement has been recorded in the company's
statement of operations for the years 2002 through 2004, under the tax
expenses for previous years' item. Taxes which relate to capital
reserves from foreign currency translation adjustments deriving from
the regulated profits were charged to said capital reserves.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - INCOME TAXES (CONT.)
B. PRINCIPLE TAX LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE MAJOR GROUP COMPANIES IN THEIR COUNTRY
OF RESIDENCE (CONT.):
(1) ISRAEL (CONT.)
D. Insightec's enterprise was granted the status of "approved enterprise"
("AE") pursuant to the Law for the Encouragement of Capital
Investments - 1959 ("the Law"), in respect of an investment (which has
been completed, through December 31, 2004), of $0.4 million. This law
provides for tax-exemption on undistributed income generated from the
AE for a period of two years commencing the first year in which the AE
has taxable income, and provides also for a reduced tax rate (25%) for
the remaining five-year period. As at December 31, 2004, the benefit
period had not yet commenced. Insightec has received, in February
2004, an approval for its $0.2 million expansion plan, to its existing
enterprise.
Insightec's benefit period is eligible for an increase from 7 to a
10-year period, in the event the investment therein, of foreign
residents (as defined by Law) exceeds 25%. In the event such foreign
residents' investment exceeds 49%, then the tax rate may decrease from
a 25% rate to 10%-20%, based on their investment rate in each relevant
taxable year.
The period of benefits to these AE are limited to the earlier of 12
years from the commencement of production or 14 years following
receipt of the approval document. Scope of benefit is determined by
the ratio of the additional sales revenues during each benefited
period over the sales revenue in the entire last year of production
prior to the activation of each program (adjusted for the change in
the wholesale-price index of the industrial output), divided by the
total sales revenues in each of the tax-benefit years.
The benefits as abovementioned are subject to the conditions
stipulated in the Law, the regulations thereunder and the certificate
based on which the investments were made. Failure to meet those
conditions may lead to the termination of the benefits and trigger a
demand for reimbursement of the amounts received (in whole or in
part), with the addition of interest and linkage difference. Change in
the ownership structure of a company owning an AE, including a public
offering of over 49% or any private placement during the period of
execution of the approved investment program through the end of
execution of the period of benefits, is subject to the advance
approval by the Investment Center.
In the event of a distribution of tax-exempt earnings, as noted, in
the form of a dividend, the distributing company would be subject to
tax of up to 25%, while the distribution of earnings of an AE as
dividends would be taxable to the recipient at an additional rate of
15% (for a period of 12 years from the end of the benefit period).
(2) USA
A. Corporate tax applicable to companies incorporated in the US is
35%.
B. US tax laws set limitations on the utilization of carry-forward
tax losses in companies that have undergone a material change in
ownership. Accordingly, should the transfer of the Company's
shares to EIL (in 1999) be defined as a material change in
ownership of Elscint, then the ability to utilize the accumulated
tax-losses of a US subsidiary against future income will be
considerably limited. Management, based on advice received
regarding this matter, is of the opinion that there will be no
limitation to the utilization of the carry-forward losses. As
of December 31, 2004 the accumulated carry-forward losses
utilized against current profits amount to approximately $5.2
million. No deferred income taxes have been recorded in respect
of the unutilized balance of the carry-forward losses.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - INCOME TAXES (CONT.)
B. PRINCIPLE TAX LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE MAJOR GROUP COMPANIES IN THEIR COUNTRY
OF RESIDENCE (CONT.):
(2) USA (CONT.)
C. A non-US company may (under certain conditions) be deemed for US
income tax purposes as a Passive Foreign Investment Company
("PFIC") on the basis of an "income test" and an "assets test",
as determined by the IRS. Once so defined, the US shareholders
may be subject to additional taxes upon the distribution of
earnings or assets and/or upon their realization of their
holdings in such a defined company. Following the sale of the
Company's and Elscint's activities (including, its enterprise, as
detailed in Note 22 below) and due to their entry into other
areas of activity, the managements of both companies believe -
based on advice received for this matter - that in light of
existing indicators they may not - under the circumstances - be
considered as a PFIC. Nevertheless, there is no certainty that
the companies' position would prevail with the IRS.
(3) THE NETHERLANDS
A. Corporate tax applicable to companies incorporated in the
Netherlands is 34.5%. In December 2004, a new law was introduced,
in terms of which tax rates shall gradually decrease from 31.5%
in 2005 to 30.0% in 2007.
B. Under the "Participation Exemption", a dividend received by a
Dutch company in respect of an investment in shares of other
companies is exempt from corporate tax in Holland. A capital gain
derived upon the sale of the shares of an investee company would
be tax exempt , subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions
stipulated in the law (including the holding percentage, the
nature of activities of the holding and the investee company,
etc.) Capital losses may not be offset unless the investee
company had been liquidated (or is liquidated through 2007),
under certain conditions. Dividends distributed from the
Netherlands to Israel are subject to 5% withholding tax.
(4) ENGLAND
A. Operating income and capital gains generated by the British
resident group companies are subject to a 30% tax rate. Dividends
received from a U.K. resident company are tax exempt; No tax
credits are allowed for distributed dividends.
B. Net rental income from real estate lease in England by foreign
companies having investment activity in the U.K., would be taxed
at 22%. Capital gains are tax-exempt.
(5) ROMANIA
Through December 31, 2004, the corporate income tax rate for resident
companies and non-resident entities with a permanent establishment in
Romania is 25% (including capital gains). Commencing 2005, the tax
rate has been reduced to 16%. Dividends paid to resident and
non-resident corporations are subject to a final withholding tax of
10%, unless lower double taxation treaty rates apply. Losses may be
offset against taxable income for a period of five years from the
incurrence year-end.
(6) HUNGARY
The corporate tax applicable to the income of Hungarian subsidiaries
(including capital gains) is 16%. Dividends paid out of these profits
are taxed at an additional 20%, subject to any respective double
taxation treaty. Through December 31, 2003 a 5% withholding tax
applied to the distribution of dividends from Hungary to the
Netherlands. As and from May 2004 such distributions are exempt from
withholding tax. Losses incurred as and from the fourth year of the
entity's operations may be offset against taxable income for a period
of 5 years, subject to compliance with a turnover expenses ratio, in
accordance with the income tax regulations. Losses incurred during the
first three years of operation may be offset indefinitely. Losses
incurred from 2004 may be offset indefinitely.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - INCOME TAXES (CONT.)
B. PRINCIPLE TAX LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE MAJOR GROUP COMPANIES IN THEIR COUNTRY
OF RESIDENCE (CONT.):
(7) POLAND
The corporate tax applicable to income of Polish subsidiaries
(including capital gains) is 19%. Dividends paid out of these profits
are subject to an additional (final) tax rate of 20%, subject to the
relevant double taxation treaty. Through December 31, 2003 a 5%
withholding tax applied to the distribution of dividends from Poland
to the Netherlands. As from May 2004 through December 2004 such a
distribution will be exempt from withholding tax. Losses may be offset
against taxable income over a 5 year period, subject to a maximum
annual utilization of up to 50% of the accumulated loss.
C. EFFECTIVE TAX RATE:
The following is a reconciliation between the income tax expense
computed on the pretax income at the ordinary tax rates ("the
theoretical tax") and the tax amount included in the consolidated
statement of operations:
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2004 2003 2002 2004
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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Company's statutory tax rate (%) 35 36 36 35
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Income (loss) before income taxes -
per statement of operations 40,861 (172,091) (14,211) 9,485
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The theoretical tax 14,301 (61,953) (5,116) 3,320
Differences in tax burden in respect of:
Utilization of prior-year losses for which
deferred taxes had not previously been recorded (25,213) (19,753) (26,340) (5,853)
Losses and other timing differences for which
deferred taxes had not been created 77,764 70,124 85,869 18,052
Variances from different measurement principles
applied for the financial statements and those
applied for income tax purposes (including
exchange differences) (15,763) (17,204) (14,808) (3,659)
Differences in tax rates on income of foreign
subsidiaries (11,143) 7,370 (18,204) (2,587)
Adjustment due to changes in tax rate (1,992) (8,709) -- (462)
Taxes for prior years (207) 8,421 12,670 (48)
Other differences, net (1) (21,943) 1,487 (12,360) (5,094)
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15,804 (20,217) 21,711 3,669
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(1) Mainly tax-exempt income and non-deductible expenses.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - INCOME TAXES (CONT.)
D. CARRYFORWARD LOSSES AND DEDUCTIONS:
As of December 31, 2004 the Group companies had accumulated tax losses and
deductions amounting to NIS 1,200 million, which may be utilized in the
coming years against taxable income at rates ranging from 16% to 35%
depending on the country of residence.
The realization of the carryforward losses is subject to taxable income
available in those periods when these losses are deductible.
Hungarian, Polish and Romanian tax laws have set a time limitation on the
utilization of losses (see B.(5) to (7) above). Accordingly, the right to
utilize carryforward losses in the amount of NIS 105.9 million, against
taxable income, will gradually expire over the following years:
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2005 32,215 7,478
2006 22,370 5,193
2007 19,028 4,417
2008 32,275 7,492
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105,888 24,580
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Computation of said carryforward taxable losses includes Insightec's losses
in an aggregate amount of NIS 167.0 million. Insightec's management
estimates that its income, throughout the utilization period of said
losses, will be tax-exempt, hence no tax benefits are expected in respect
of these losses, in the foreseeable future. As to the limitation on
utilizing Insightec's losses as a result of a merger pursuant to section
103 of the Income Tax Ordinance - see Note 9B.(2)g., above
As to the balance of carryforward losses which are currently disputed by
the tax authorities - see Note 17C.(5), below.
E. DEFERRED TAXES IN RESPECT OF NON-MONETARY ASSETS:
Deferred taxes, not recorded in respect of the CPI-adjusted amounts of
buildings and net book value of assets for which depreciation is not
deductible for tax purposes (for which it was determined not to record
deferred income taxes), amounted as at December 31, 2004, to approximately
NIS 48.0 million (see, in addition, Note 2W., below).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16 - INCOME TAXES (CONT.)
F. DEFERRED INCOME TAXES:
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2004 2003 2004
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TRANSLATION
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Accelerated depreciation differences in respect of fixed assets 1,779 70,363 413
Difference between fair value of real estate at acquisition and
related cost for income tax purposes 8,786 30,471 2,040
Timing differences - income and expenses (12,665) (17,280) (2,940)
Carryforward tax losses and deductions (353,040) (258,774) (81,950)
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(355,140) (175,220) (82,437)
Valuation allowance 384,528 258,556 89,259
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Total (*) 29,388 83,336 6,822
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(*) Presented in:
Long-term liabilities 31,522 87,263 7,317
Short-term liabilities 3,970 2,237 922
Long-term receivables (6,104) (6,164) (1,417)
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29,388 83,336 6,822
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G. FINAL TAX ASSESSMENTS:
The Company, Elscint and certain Israeli subsidiaries have received final
tax assessments, part through 1998 - 1999 and others - through 2002.
Certain foreign group companies have received final tax assessments for the
years through 1999 while others have not been assessed since incorporation.
See in addition - Note 17C.(5), below.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS
A. COMMITMENTS
(1) A. Elscint's hotels (located in the Netherlands, Belgium and
England) are managed by Park Plaza Hotel Europe B.V. (the
"Management Company"), in consideration for an annual fee of 2%
of the room revenue as well as 7% of the gross operating profit
as defined in the agreements. The companies also participate in
certain part of the expenses incurred by the Management Company
in the course of performance of its due obligations, up to 3% of
the said gross operating profit. Upon a sale of any hotel or the
transfer of control therein to a third party, the companies
owning the respective hotel are obliged to pay the Management
Company an amount equal to 7% of the operating profit of the year
preceding such sale or transfer. In the specific event of a sale
of the Victoria Hotel in Amsterdam, then the Management Company
shall also be entitled to receive 2.5% of any profit generated
from such a sale.
B. Within the terms of the management agreements, B.H. Group
companies ("the Companies") were granted a sub-franchise by the
Management Company allowing them the utilization, throughout the
term of the management agreements, of the "Park Plaza" name, in
relation to the hotels owned and operated thereby, in
consideration for monthly royalties not exceeding 1.5% of the
revenues.
C. Two Group companies have agreed with the Rezidor group, on the
future management of two hotels, currently under construction
and/or renovation (the National Ballet Building in Hungary, that
is intended to operate under the "Regent" brand name and the
Bucuresti hotel in Bucharest that is planned to operate under the
brand name "Radisson SAS"). The 20 year management period shall
commence once construction and/or renovation is completed. The
managing company undertook within the framework of the management
agreements, to guarantee that the adjusted operating income will
not decrease below a fixed annual amounts, as stipulated in the
agreements. The total aggregate amount of the guarantee will not,
however, exceed, cumulatively during the term of the agreements,
those amounts as stipulated in the agreements.
(2) B.H. was granted an option exercisable until December 31, 2005, to
purchase from the Management Company, 33% of the latter's' ownership
and control rights in a company owned thereby, incorporated with the
view to acquire the businesses (including tangible assets, hotel
management agreements, management rights, rights to use trade names,
etc.) of the Park Plaza chain in Europe (hereinafter "the Acquired
Company"). B.H. has granted the Management Company a loan, under the
terms of the agreement, of $ 5.0 million (see Note 8A.(2), above). The
scope of B.H.'s investment may increase by $ 2.25 million, if, and to
the extent such amount is required to finance acquisition of
additional assets by the Acquired Company. The Management Company has
an option, exercisable, in the event disagreements arise between the
parties as to the Management Company's rights, to acquire, at any
time, the B.H. shares, in consideration for an amount equal to the
cost of B.H.'s original investment.
(3) The Company and/or its subsidiaries are bound by the following
agreements, with Control Centers Ltd. ("CC") and/or companies
controlled thereby:
a. A framework agreement to provide coordination, planning and
supervision services over projects for the construction of
commercial centers, the initiation of which began during the term
of the agreement (through December 31, 2002), in consideration
for 5% of the actual costs of execution of each project
(excluding land acquisition costs, general and administrative
expenses and financing costs), payable according to milestones
stipulated in the specific agreement for each project.
Additionally, CC will be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable
expenses directly incurred thereby for fees of external
consultants required for the provision of the services and the
like, at an amount not to exceed $50,000 per project.
b. An agreement with Jet Link Ltd., (a company controlled by CC) for
the provision of aviation services, (up to 150 flight hours per
annum) for ongoing operations, in connection with projects
abroad, in consideration for payment calculated on the basis of
the price list of Jet Link Ltd., net of a 5% discount.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
A. COMMITMENTS (CONT.)
(4) On November 29, 2004, a binding Term Sheet was executed by the Company
and Elscint (in equal parts) on one hand, and Taya Communications Ltd.
("Taya") on the other hand, for the establishment of a joint venture
(50% each) which shall submit a bid for the tender published by the
Second Television and Radio Authority, for the award of a license for
the operation of the "Channel 2" television channel in Israel for a 10
year period (the "Term Sheet"). The tender bid was submitted in the
end of January 2005. The Company's and Elscint's share in the total
aggregate costs of the joint venture up to completion of the tender
bid, may amount, should the tender bid fails, to NIS 5.0 million (NIS
2.5 million each; out of which NIS 0.9 million had been expended by
each, through December 31, 2004). In the event that the tender bid
succeeds, each partner to the joint venture will bear costs thereof,
pro rata to their respective holdings therein.
Upon submission of the tender bid, winning (if at all) and operating
same, the parties to the Joint Venture shall be obliged to fulfill,
pro rata to their holdings therein, certain financial obligations
(including payment of a one-off franchise fee at an amount offered in
terms of the tender bid, provision of letters of undertaking and
deposits as well as good standing collateral to secure fulfillment of
tender and franchise terms). Within the framework of the tender bid
and in accordance with the resolution of their respective boards of
directors, the Company and Elscint each undertook vis-a-vis the joint
venture, to provide credit and collateral and to finance working
capital investments as well as other commitments, in an aggregate
amount of up to NIS 32.5 million each. The Company and Elscint may
elect, during the 12 month period of commencing the joint venture's
broadcasts and subject to certain conditions, to convert their
holdings in the joint venture into shares of Taya.
The Term Sheet stipulates, inter alia, the terms of employment of the
joint venture's CEO ("CEO"), in accordance with principles agreed
between the CEO and Taya. Such principles were incorporated into the
employment agreement signed and executed by and between the CEO and
Taya in January 2005. The agreement also provides for the
acknowledgement of the Company and Elscint as to Taya's undertaking to
transfer to the CEO, 5% of its holdings in the Joint Venture (2.5%
indirectly) and for the Company's and Elscint consent to each bear 25%
of the costs stemming from actual payments executed by Taya to the CEO
pertaining to his said holdings, whether by way of profit distribution
or sale of his holdings, and all immediately upon Taya's execution of
such payments.
It was additionally stipulated in the Term Sheet that the Company and
Elscint acknowledge Taya's undertaking to grant options to the CEO,
for the acquisition of Taya shares and should the tender bid be
successful, the Company and Elscint (respectively) are to bear 25% of
the costs stemming from exercising such options, and all in accordance
with the terms as stipulated by the parties and up to a maximum amount
of NIS 0.4 million each.
(5) The Company, EIL and Elscint, are bound by an agreement, the validity
of which has been extended through 31 December 2005, for the
allocation of costs (direct and indirect) of internal departments
within the group. The costs are allocated by and between the parties
according to actual attribution thereof. Each party to the agreement
may elect to terminate same at the end of each 12-month period, by
giving an advance notice to this effect. The abovementioned extension
was approved by the audit committee and the board of directors of all
parties .
(6) In December 2004, Elscint signed and executed a letter of intent for
the acquisition of 100% of the equity and voting rights of an Israeli
company (the "Acquired Company"), which operates a chain of nine
fashion stores that market the MANGO-MNG(TM) brand name in Israel, in
consideration for E2.85 million. Upon consummation of the transaction,
the Acquired Company will execute distribution agreements with the
brand name owners for a 10-year period, subject to fulfillment of
certain conditions. Elscint has retained the right to introduce
additional purchasers, provided that it retains the control in and to
the Acquired Company.
The consummation of the transaction is subject to the completion of a
due diligence examination, the receipts of third party approvals and
the execution of a definitive agreement between the parties.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
A. COMMITMENTS (CONT.)
(7) Insightec is obliged to pay royalties to the Israeli Office of the
Chief Scientist ("OCS") - in respect of products, in the development
of which the OCS has participated, by way of grants - at a rate of 3%
to 3.5% of the net proceeds received (directly or indirectly) from the
sale of such products, and up to the amount of the grants received.
Total grants received through December 31, 2004, which remain
outstanding or for which no royalties have been provided, amount to $
10.6 million (NIS 44.0 million).
(8) A hotel in England was leased as from 2003 to a company engaged in the
hotels business for a period of 25 years in consideration for fixed
rental fees for each of the initial four years of the lease.
Commencing the fifth year and throughout the term of the lease period,
rental fees are to increase at an annual rate of 2.5%. Payments of the
rental fees are guaranteed by a deposit in the amount of L2.5 million
(Elscint's part being L0.75 million). The lessee was granted an option
to extend the lease period by two consecutive periods of 15 years
each.
(9) In October 2001 an engagement between Bucuresti and Control Centers'
wholly owned subsidiary ("CCS"), was approved at the shareholders'
meeting of Elscint. In accordance with such engagement, CCS is to
provide coordination, planning and supervision services with respect
to the renovation works of the Bucuresti Hotel complex, for a fee
equal to the lower of (i) 5% of total actual costs of the renovation
works (excluding general and administrative as well as financing
costs); and (ii) 5% of $30 million. The parties are yet to execute a
definitive agreement.
(10) In 2001, the "Elezra Group" won the right to purchase, through
privatization, the shares of the state owned Afridar - Ashkelon
Housing and Development Ltd. ("Afridar"). The Elezra Group consists of
Elezra Developments and Investments Ltd. ("Elezra") and Elbit Medical
Holdings Ltd. - a subsidiary of the Company ("Elbit Holdings"), as
well as the Company and Mr. Eli Elezra as interested party
(altogether: the "Group"). Immediately following the triumph, the
members of the Group signed a principle-agreement so as to regulate
and govern the relations thereby, according to which Elezra would bear
the entire acquisition costs of the Afridar shares (NIS 80 million),
while the Company and/or Elbit Holdings would hold the Afridar shares,
which would be registered in their name, in trust for Elezra.
Transfer of the shares among the members of the Group is subject to
the consent of the Israeli Governmental Companies Authority ("IGCA").
In the absence of such approval, the Company and/or Elbit Holdings
will remain the owners of the Afridar shares until such time that the
restriction on transfer thereof is lifted. Elbit Holdings and Elezra
would remain, under such circumstance, jointly and severally, liable
to IGCA as well as to the State of Israel for all undertakings
applicable to purchasers of Afridar shares. The sale of control in and
to Afridar (directly or indirectly) is contingent on the assignment to
the purchaser of all seller's obligations in favor of IGCA, all as
stipulated in the agreement. Elezra undertook to indemnify the Company
and/or Elbit Holdings for any expense and/or damage and/or claim
and/or loss and/or payment demand and/or any other expense incurred by
the Company and/or Elbit Holdings in connection with the acquisition
of the Afridar shares, the holding of same in trust, transfer thereof
by and between the parties and the abovementioned principle-agreement.
As of the date of approval of these financial statements, the rights
in and to Afridar, had not been assigned. Company's management
estimates that it is not exposed to any costs and/or damage in respect
of these holdings.
(11) The Hungarian Management Company, 50% of the shares of which are owned
by PC (see Note 9B.(3)a.) is bound by agreements with companies owning
commercial and entertainment centers (some of which are owned by a
third party) for the provision of managements services, in
consideration for management fees (calculated as a percentage of their
rental revenues and on the scope of obtaining tenants) and the
reimbursement of current expenses for the handling of unoccupied
premises.
(12) PC is bound by an agreement for acquisition of an aircraft for $ 5.0
million. As of December 31, 2004, PC has paid approximately $ 1.0
million.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
A. COMMITMENTS (CONT.)
(13) As to the execution of an employment agreement with the Chairman of
the Board of Directors - see Note 20A.(2) below.
(14) Currency transactions - see Note 23A, below.
(15) A. Minimum future rental payments due under the Company's current
operating leases (see Note 10B. above) as of December 31, 2004
are as follows:
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2005 9,616 2,232
2006 9,902 2,298
2007 9,902 2,298
2008 9,902 2,298
2009 9,902 2,298
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B. Aggregate amount of long-term commitments in respect of
construction services totaled, as of December 31, 2004, to
approximately NIS 321.3 million ($74.6 million).
(16) PC is a party to an agreement with third parties, for the provision of
manpower, management, supervisory and logistical services, in exchange
for a payment of a certain commission.
B. CLAIMS
(1) In November 1999, a number of institutional and other investors,
holding shares in Elscint, filed a lawsuit in the Haifa District Court
against the Company, Elscint, EIL, Control Centers and others. The
plaintiffs also requested the certification of their claim as a class
action suit on behalf of all those who had held Elscint shares on
September 6, 1999, and continued to do so as at the filing date of the
suit (excluding the Company and certain other shareholders). The claim
alleges discrimination against Elscint's minority shareholders arising
from various transactions or activities carried out by its controlling
shareholders and directors, which allegedly caused them financial
loss, manifested by the 45% ($100 million) decline in the value of
Elscint's shares in the period from February 24, 1999 to the claim's
filing date.
The principal remedy requested in the claim is a court order
instructing the Company to carry out a tender offer of Elscint's
shares at $14.0 per share as the former allegedly undertook, in its
letter to Elscint of February 1999, or alternatively, to purchase the
shares in their possession, at a price to be determined by the Court.
As another alternative, the plaintiffs requested the court to issue an
injunction prohibiting execution of the September 9, 1999 transactions
(acquisition of the hotel operations and the Arena commercial center
in the Herzliya Marina (under construction), by Elscint, from EIL and
Control Centers, respectively) and the refund of all and any amounts
paid thereunder. Part of the remedies were requested as a derivative
claim on behalf of Elscint.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
B. CLAIMS (CONT.)
(1) (CONT.)
The Haifa District Court rejected the class-action request, but ruled
that the plaintiffs may - notwithstanding so rejecting the request for
class-action proceedings - pursue their matter. The courts ruling was
appealed by a number of plaintiffs to the Supreme Court. The State
Attorney General has filed his opinion on this matter, to the Supreme
Court stating the District Court erred in its two legal conclusions
when rejecting the request for class-action suit recognition.
Accordingly, he believes that the plaintiffs should be allowed to
appeal and that the appeal - if filed - should be accepted. The State
Attorney General also stated that, subsequent to the acceptance of
this appeal, the class-action motion should be deliberated on the
merits thereof and his position on this matter, being in support of
the plaintiffs, has been filed to the Supreme Court. In November 2001,
the plaintiffs were granted leave to appeal. The Company and the
plaintiffs presented their respective pleadings. As of the date of
approval of these financial statements, the Court has not yet rendered
its decision in the motion for leave to appeal.
A dispute exists between the parties as to the amount of the court fee
deriving from the classification of the remedy sought in the claim.
While the plaintiffs defined what they were seeking as declaratory
remedy, the defendants maintained that the real remedy being sought in
the claim was pecuniary, obligating the plaintiffs to pay a fee that
is significantly higher than that which has actually been paid. In
August 2001, the Registrar of the Haifa District Court ruled that
certain remedies sought were indeed pecuniary, as contended by the
defendants, while others were not. The plaintiffs would therefore be
required to pay a fee, in respect of the former, of NIS 20.1 million.
In September and October 2001, appeals of both parties were filed
against the Registrar's decision in the Haifa District Court. In
August 2004 the District Court accepted the appeal filed by plaintiffs
and dismissed the counter-claim, as filed by the Company and the
remaining defendants. Accordingly, the plaintiffs were not required to
pay, at this stage, any further fee beyond that which has already been
paid.
Notwithstanding the aforestated, the Court obliged the plaintiffs to
furnish an undertaking to supplement the fee amount, should they be so
required. The plaintiffs requested postponement of the date for
submitting such undertaking until the claims' "procedural framework is
decided". The defendants oppose such an extension. The Court's
decision is yet to be given in the matter. In October 2004, the
Company as well as the other defendants filed a motion for leave to
appeal the ruling of August 2004 to the Supreme Court. The defendants
petitioned the Supreme Court to set aside the decision of the District
Court and to reinstate the decision of the Registrar as to the
plaintiffs' obligation to pay court's fees. In accordance with the
decision of the Chief Justice of the District Court, the defendants
(including the Company) were required to file statements of defense by
March 2005. In October 2004, the Company and the other defendants
lodged motions for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, in the
framework whereof the Supreme Court was requested to postpone the date
for filing defense statements until the derivative action filed on
behalf of Elscint is decided or until such time that the motion for
leave to appeal in respect of the class-action is resolved. On January
25, 2005, the defendants (including the Company) filed another motion
to the Supreme Court, for leave to appeal the decision of the District
Court not requiring the filing of a separate motion for and the
granting of the Court's approval to the derivative relief . The
defendants claim that the filing of a derivative action requires due
filing of a motion and receipt of Court approval and as long as same
is absent, the claim should not be deliberated and defendants are
under no obligation to submit their defense statements. The defendants
also requested the Supreme Court to suspend execution of the District
Court's decision, ordering the filing of statements of defense, within
a fixed period of time. On March 1, 2005, the Supreme Court handed
down its decision to grant a provisional stay of execution of the
District Court's decision to file statement of defense.
Managements of both the Company and Elscint believe - based, inter
alia, on legal opinions - that the final outcome of this case cannot
at this stage, be estimated.
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NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
B. CLAIMS (CONT.)
(2) The Company, Elscint and others were served with a claim as well as a
motion to recognize same as a class-action, in respect of $158 million
damage allegedly caused to the represented class. Underlying the claim
is the contention that the Company, through Elscint's board of
directors, caused damage to and discriminated against minority
shareholders of Elscint. Both parties agreed to postpone the hearing
in this case until the Supreme Court hands down a decision on the
leave to appeal, as detailed in section (1) above. Management, based
on legal advice, is of the opinion that it is not possible at this
stage to estimate the outcome of the claim and the motion for
class-action recognition.
(3) The Company and its subsidiaries (including Elscint) are parties to
several court claims as well as certain other written demands and/or
claims, filed against them by third parties (including governmental
institutions), some - without any specified amount, while others - in
the aggregate amount of $43.0 million, as royalties or compensation
for damages allegedly caused as a result of the companies' actions
and/or products, which mainly relate to the medical imaging business
sold by the Company and Elscint in 1998 and 1999. In respect of
certain claims, totaling approximately $7.5 million, managements of
the companies estimate, based on legal opinion and/or on past
experience, that no significant costs will accrue thereto as a result
of said claims exceeding the provisions included in respect thereof in
the financial statements, and that such provisions are adequate for
covering the costs and resources required to settle the liabilities
arising therefrom. Elscint's legal advisers cannot presently determine
the outcome of other claims, totaling $35.5 million. Elscint's
management believes that the prospects for realization of most such
claims and demands are remote, based on the time that has elapsed
since serving said demand and on the nature thereof. The companies
have included in their financial statements provisions that are, as
per their discretion based inter alia on specific counsels and past
experience, adequate to cover the costs and resources required to
settle the liabilities under these claims.
(4) A. A criminal investigation carried out against a number of suspects
(including former officers in SOF who were involved in the
privatization procedures and the sale of control in the Bucuresti
Hotel to Domino) for certain events relating to the period prior
to the acquisition of control in Bucuresti by B.H., culminated in
the filing of an indictment against 17 accused. Such criminal
proceedings may have an indirect effect on the validity of the
privatization and thereby an indirect effect on Domino's rights
in Bucuresti, notwithstanding Domino not being an accused party
under the indictment. The Court has decided to return the
indictment to the Prosecution Office for its resubmission. Domino
estimates, based on the advice of legal counsel, that the
prospects of these proceedings having a material affect on its
rights in the Bucuresti shares are remote. Legal counsel based
his opinion on the correspondence with A.P.A.P.S (formerly the
SOF), attesting that Domino has fulfilled all its obligations in
connection with the privatization process of Bucuresti.
B. A former shareholder in Domino had terminated a partnership
agreement with a third party ("the Plaintiff") regarding the
joint investment thereof, in Domino, prior to its acquisition by
B.H.. Termination was on the grounds of non-compliance by the
Plaintiff with material obligations under the partnership
agreement. The Plaintiff has filed, as a result, a monetary claim
to the Romanian courts against Domino and other defendants,
claiming; (i) an amount of $ 2.5 million, for commissions
allegedly due to the Plaintiff in terms of the partnership
agreement, (to which Domino was a party), pertaining to the
tender which allowed the acquisition of control in Bucuresti; and
(ii) the termination of an agreement with an Israeli bank within
the framework of which the shares of Domino in Bucuresti were
pledged in favor of such bank, as security for the repayment of a
loan granted to Domino for the acquisition of such shares. Such
former Shareholder provided B.H. with an indemnity against these
claims.
The Court decided to suspend deliberation of the claim, due to
the failure, by the Plaintiff to fulfill certain procedural
obligations set by the Court. Domino estimates, based on legal
advice received, that these claims have no legal or contractual
basis whatsoever, and the Plaintiff has no legal standing
regarding the claims. Accordingly, no provision is included in
the financial statements, with respect to these claims.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
B. CLAIMS (CONT.)
(4) (CONT.)
C. In the framework of an agreement to establish a joint company
owned by Bucuresti and a third party, which was signed prior to
the acquisition of Bucuresti by B.H., such third party undertook
to invest $27.0 million in the joint company and in consideration
Bucuresti undertook to transfer its rights in the Bucuresti
Complex to the ownership of the joint company. As a result of the
third party's failure to meet its obligations thereunder,
Bucuresti has terminated the partnership agreement and filed an
application to the Court to liquidate the joint company. This
application was approved by the Court, though may be appealed to
a higher instance Court. Bucuresti's rights in and to the hotel
may significantly be prejudiced in the event it is obliged to
transfer such rights in the Bucuresti Complex to the joint
company. B.H.'s management is of the opinion that it is
unreasonable that as a result of these proceedings Bucuresti will
be obliged to transfer its rights in the Bucuresti Complex to the
joint company.
D. Two claims are pending against Bucuresti, which challenge its
ownership in and to its properties (including an appeal relating
to the period of the State's ownership of the properties which
are the subject of the claim, prior to the sale of Bucuresti's
shares to Domino). Both claims were rejected, however appeals
were filed, which are expected to be deliberated in 2005.
E. In addition to the above, certain legal proceedings are being
conducted from time to time in Romania within the framework of
which it is claimed that resolutions passed at the general
meetings of shareholders of Bucuresti, were not validly adopted -
for procedural reasons only - hence not binding. Some were
approved by the Courts, in respect of which Domino has filed
appeals, and others were rejected.
B.H.'s management is of the opinion that the claims are
provocative and tendentious and will not significantly affect
B.H.'s rights in the shares of Bucuresti and in the Bucuresti
Complex, owned thereby.
(5) Elscint was served with a motion filed by a third party seeking an
injunction to prohibit Elscint from using the trade name "Arena" for
the entertainment and commercial center in the Herzliya Marina, on the
grounds of unlawful usage of same, exploitation of goodwill and unfair
competition. In the event the plaintiff's contention is upheld,
Elscint may suffer certain indirect losses and costs. An application
for an interim injunction, prohibiting the use of the trade name
"Arena," was dismissed by the court. The Company's legal counsels for
this matter are unable to estimate the results of said lawsuit, though
they maintain that Elscint has good defense against this claim.
(6) Elscint is a formal party to a claim filed by a number of employees,
holding shares of Algotech (sold to a third party in November 2003),
against the majority shareholder in Algotech, in the framework of
which the Court issued an injunction precluding the transfer of funds
from Algotech to that shareholder. No remedies were requested against
Elscint and the injunction does not affect the transfer of title to
funds which are received as proceeds of the sale. Elscint's management
estimates that the said claim will not affect its assets.
(7) In March 2005, an action (hereinafter: "the "Action") was instituted
at the Regional Labor Court in Tel-Aviv-Jaffa by an employee of the
EIL group (hereinafter: the "Plaintiff") against Mr. Mordechai Zisser
(Chairman of the Company's board of directors), Control Centers and
Vectory Investments Company Ltd. (controlling shareholders of the
Company), in terms of which, the Court was requested to issue a
declaratory order establishing the Plaintiff's entitlement to 14% of
the shares of the companies specified in the statement of claim -
including: shares of the Company, Elscint, Insightec, Gamida, Olive,
E.R. and Vcon (see Note 9 above) - which are directly or indirectly,
owned and/or controlled by the defendants and/or by companies under
control thereof. The Court was further requested to order the transfer
of such 14% to escrow.
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NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
B. CLAIMS (CONT.)
(7) (CONT.)
The Plaintiff also filed, simultaneously, a motion to grant an interim
injunction prohibiting the defendants and/or any party on their
behalf, from making any change to and/or transfer and/or assignment
and/or pledge of and/or disposition in 14% of the shares of those
companies detailed in the motion. Underlying the claim is the
contention that the Plaintiff's rights under the statement of claim
derive from agreements executed by and between the Plaintiff and the
defendant companies.
On March 27, 2005, the Labor Court dismissed substantially all of the
Plaintiff's motion, in determining that the Plaintiff failed to
evidence: (i) his prima facie right to 14%, as he claimed; (ii) his
entitlement to rights in and to companies aside from those directly
invested by EIL; (iii) his right to shares in the Company, Elscint,
Insightec and in Gamida.
The Court's conclusions are merely in the framework of a provisional
proceeding. Nonetheless, Control Centers is of the opinion that this
claim, insofar as it relates to the Company and/or to its subsidiaries
as included in the claim, is provocative, fundamentally, unfounded and
groundless (both with respect to the number of the companies in which
rights are sought and with respect to the scope of rights claimed) and
that it will not materially affect its rights in the Company and its
subsidiaries. However, the defendants' legal counsels cannot, at this
early stage, estimate the outcome of the claim.
The Company and its subsidiaries are not parties to the claim, however
the outcome thereof might indirectly affect the nature and scope of
their rights in their investee companies. No adjustments were made in
these financial statements in respect of this claim which may be
required, should it be sustained, in full or in part.
(8) The Company and its subsidiaries are currently involved in various
litigation pertaining to their ordinary course of activities. Although
the final outcome of these claims cannot be estimated at this time,
the managements of these companies believe - based on legal advice -
that the claims will not materially impact the Group companies.
C. OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
(1) The General Meeting of the Company's shareholders approved the grant
of prospective indemnification undertaking to directors and officers
(including in their capacity as officers of subsidiaries). Total
indemnification shall not exceed the lower of 25% of the shareholders'
equity as recorded in the Company's financial statements as at the
indemnification or $40.0 million, and all in addition to amounts, if
any, which are to be paid by insurance companies under certain risk
policies. The General Meeting also approved an exemption of directors
and officers (other than controlling parties) from liability for any
damage caused by breach of a duty of towards the Company.
(2) Elscint's shareholders approved in their General Meeting, the grant of
prospective indemnification undertaking to directors and officers
(including in their capacity as officers of subsidiaries). Total
indemnification shall not exceed the lower of 25% of the shareholders'
equity as recorded in Elscint's financial statements as at the
indemnification or $50.0 million, and all in addition to amounts, if
any, which are to be paid by insurance companies under certain risk
policies. The General Meeting also approved an exemption of directors
and officers from liability in respect of any damage caused to Elscint
by breach of duty of care.
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NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
C. OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (CONT.)
(3) In January 2003, the Company received a letter from a certain insurer
("the Insurer") of EIL, Elscint and the Company (the "Insured
Companies"), which insured against, inter alia, the lawsuit as
described in item B(1) above, alleging against the Insured Companies,
inter alia, that the Insured Companies have breached their disclosure
duties under Section 6(a) to the Insurance Contract Law 1981, by
failing to disclose to the Insurer material information prior to the
issuance of additional cover to the policy purchased by EIL (the
"Policy"), effective as of July 1999 (the "Additional Cover"), and
prior to the replacement of the Policy and the Additional Cover by the
issuance of a new policy effective as of August 1999 (the "Replacement
Cover"). The letter states that the Policy, Additional Cover and
Replacement Cover (the "Insurance Cover") issued by the Insurer will
be cancelled unless the Insured Companies indicate that circumstances
as at the issuance of the Insurance Cover differ from those stated in
the letter. The Company's legal counsel replied on behalf of the
Insured Companies on March 20, 2003, rejecting all allegetations. As
of the approval of these financial statements the Company has not
received any reply thereto from the Insurer. The parties are
nonetheless negotiating a settlement.
(4) Within the framework of the agreement for the sale of Elscint's plant,
as more elaborately detailed in Note 22A. below, Elscint undertook to
indemnify the purchasers for any losses incurred in connection with,
and as a result of, the liabilities not acquired thereby, and in
respect of any income-tax liability incurred by the plant up to
December 31, 2002 (including those arising from environmental matters,
relating to employee benefits (including subcontractor and workers of
manpower agencies), relating to breach of the Israel Lands
Administration's leasehold, relating to taxes applicable to Elscint in
respect of transfer of title to purchasers, etc.). The liabilities are
generally for unlimited periods of time. Some are limited in amount
while others are not. Total indemnification shall not, under any
circumstance (excluding environmental matters), exceed $4.0 million.
(5) A. In May 2004, the tax authorities issued tax assessments to
Elscint for the years 1999 through 2002, requiring the payment of
additional tax of approximately NIS 43.3 million (including
interest, linkage differentials and fines accrued through the
date of assessments). In addition, its deductible carry forward
losses for 2003 were reduced by NIS 233.0 million in respect of
which deferred taxes were not recorded in Elscint's financial
statements (tax benefits). The matter relates primarily to income
on foreign deposits and loans to foreign companies which
generated, accrued and received abroad. Elscint disputes these
assessments, which were served with no detailed grounds and
accordingly, appealed same. Elscint's management estimates, based
on professional consultation, that the demands are without merit
and they contradict the Income Tax Ordinance and certain
regulations promulgated thereunder, which relates to the subject
matter of the assessments. Elscint's management is of the opinion
therefore, that it will not incur additional significant costs as
a result, hence no provision was recorded in the financial
statements.
B. The Company as well as a number of Israeli and foreign
subsidiaries of the Company and of Elscint, are currently
undergoing tax assessments for the years up to and including
2002. The managements of the companies estimate that they will
not incur additional costs following final tax assessments which
are to be issued as a result of these proceedings, over and above
those for which a provision was recorded in the financial
statements.
As to certain subsidiaries, in respect of which the assessment
proceedings are at a preliminary stage, their outcome may not, at
this stage, be estimated. Nonetheless, their respective
management's estimate, based on professional advice, that they
will not incur any additional substantial costs following final
tax assessments. Accordingly, no provision has been made in these
financial statements in respect thereof.
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NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
C. OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (CONT.)
(6) Final approval for completion of construction of the Arena commercial
center is contingent on the furnishing, to the local municipality, of
a bank guarantee to secure payment of the land betterment tax, for an
amount of approximately $1.0 million. Arbitration is currently being
held as to such liability between Marina Herzliya Limited Partnership
Ltd. (of the Control Centers Group) and the local municipality.
Elscint's management estimates, based on professional opinion, that no
significant costs will be borne thereby, in respect of this guarantee.
Elscint received from Control Centers Ltd., a construction performance
quality guarantee, in an amount, as of December 31, 2004, of $1.6
million.
D. LIENS AND COLLATERAL
(1) A. As security for a loan of $80.7 million (NIS 347.7 million)
granted to the Company and its subsidiary by an Israeli bank, the
Company undertook to comply with financial covenants, including,
among other things, an undertaking to maintain throughout the
term of credit a minimum ratio of "adjusted shareholders equity"
of the Company to its "adjusted balance sheet," all as defined in
the agreement. The Company also committed to a minimum "net
operating profit", before financial expenses and before
depreciation and amortization deductions as and from 2004
(throughout 2004 and 2005 - before deduction of all or half,
respectively, of the research and development expenses relating
to Insightec). The Company further committed to a minimum "net
asset value" of PC (after deduction of loans, including
shareholder loans) as and from 2004, which is to be determined by
an external appraiser. The covenants will remain in full force
and effect for as long as the credit provided by the Bank to the
Company or to EIL exceeds $30.0 million.
The Company's subsidiary (EUN) has pledged and assigned to and in
favor of the Bank all shares held thereby in PC as well as all
shares held in Sadyba (which pledge will be lifted subject to
acquisition of Sadyba's shares held by the other shareholder -
see Note 9B.(3)c. above, subject to and concurrently with the
receipt of primary financing from an foreign bank, in a specified
amount) and all, as a security, unlimited in amount, for the loan
received. The Company also undertook not to pledge, in favor of
third parties, any existing and prospective assets, without the
Bank's prior consent (excluding pledges of new assets and/or
projects - granted in favor of those who financed - or refinanced
- acquisition and/or execution of same). The Company further
undertook to provide under certain circumstances, some additional
securities as detailed in the agreement, including a secondary
lien on assets and interests acquired through funds provided by
the credit line.
Should the Company fail to comply with all or any of said
financial covenants, or upon the occurrence of an event of
default (including failure to provide the additional securities),
the Bank shall then be entitled to demand the immediate repayment
of the loan. As of December 31, 2004, both the Company and EUN
are in compliance with the financial covenants, as required.
Notwithstanding the aforestated, following re-evaluation of the
loan agreements by and between the Company, EUN and the bank, and
in light of the realization of assets during 2004, as detailed in
Note 14D above, the bank has informed the Company and EUN that it
does not require, at this stage, compliance with the financial
covenants included in the agreement, with the exception of that
referring to the "adjusted shareholders' equity" to the "adjusted
balance sheet" ratio, and all by and through January 1, 2006.
B. As security for loans totaling NIS 82.3 million granted to the
Company by another Israeli bank, the Company undertook, in favor
thereof, not to pledge its shares in Elscint without the bank's
prior consent and repayment of part of the loans balance as
agreed between the parties.
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NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
D. LIENS AND COLLATERAL (CONT.)
(2) As security of a credit (including short-term) of approximately NIS
298.0 million received from an Israeli bank Elscint undertook to
comply with certain financial covenants, namely maintaining,
throughout the duration of the credit, of a minimum ratio of
shareholders' equity to total balance sheet assets. Elscint has
registered, as a security for the credit, a first-ranking pledge in
favor of the bank on the B.H. shares and granted certain additional
first and second ranking pledges on shares of subsidiaries owned
thereby. Elscint also undertook not to grant any floating or fixed
charges of any rank, on any existing and prospective assets, in favor
of third parties, without the bank's prior consent (excluding pledges
of assets and/or projects - granted in favor of those who financed -
or refinanced - acquisition and/or execution of same). Elscint further
undertook to provide additional collateral, as detailed in the
agreement, including first or second ranking pledges on assets and
interests acquired by means of the credit line, and all as may be
required by the bank. Should Elscint fails to comply with the
financial covenant, or upon the occurrence of certain events of
default, then and in such events, the bank shall be entitled to demand
immediate payment of the loans.
(3) A. PROJECTS UNDER CREDIT FACILITIES
Certain project companies are engaged in the purchase,
construction or operation of hotels and/or commercial centers
("Project Companies") have secured their respective credit
facilities awarded by financing banks, in a total amount of NIS
1,803.6 million, engaged in the first or second ranking (fixed or
floating) charges on property owned thereby, including right in
and to real estate property as well as the financed projects, on
goodwill and other intangible assets, on rights pertaining to
certain contracts (including lease, operation and management
agreements), on rights arising from insurance policies, and the
like. Shares of Project Companies were also pledged in favor of
the financing banks.
Shareholders loans as well as any other rights and/or interests
of shareholders in and to the Project Companies were subordinated
to the respective credit facilities. No payment would be
permitted to the shareholders (including the distribution of
dividends but excluding management fees) prior to securing
repayment of the credit facility to the bank and fulfilling
certain other preconditions. In addition to the above, PC's
holdings in certain Project Companies are assigned and
transferred as part of the pledge thereof, to a bank appointed
trustee. According to the escrow provisions the trustee is to use
the voting rights as per PC's instructions, other than in
circumstances where value of the security may be impaired or the
financial position of the borrower adversely affected. Profits
generated from such holdings are retained with PC. The financing
bank has a right to appoint one board member for each such
Project Company.
Certain loan agreements include an undertaking to fulfill certain
financial and operational covenants ("covenants") throughout the
duration of the credit, namely: achieving certain operational
milestones on certain specified dates (e.g. scope of lease,
etc.); complying with debt cover, "loan outstanding amount" to
secured assets value ratio; complying with certain restrictions
on interest rates; maintaining certain cash balances for current
operations; maintaining equity to project cost ratio and net
profit to current bank's debt; occupancy percentage; average room
or rental fee rates; and others.
Several Project Companies undertook not to make any disposition
in and to the secured assets, not to sell, transfer or lease any
substantial part of their assets without the prior consent of the
financing bank. In certain events the Project Companies undertook
not to allow, without the prior consent of the financing bank:
(i) any changes in and to the holding structure of the Project
Companies nor to allow for any change in their incorporation
documents; (ii) execution of any significant activities,
including issuance of shares, related party transactions and
significant transactions not in the ordinary course of business;
(iii) certain changes to the scope of the project; (iv) the
assumption of certain liabilities by the Project Company in favor
of third parties; (v) receipt of loans by the Project Company
and/or the provision thereby of a guarantee to third parties; and
the like.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, LIENS AND COLLATERALS (CONT.)
D. LIENS AND COLLATERAL (CONT.)
(3) (CONT.)
B. Elscint guarantees fulfillment of certain obligations in terms of
financing agreements, of various B.H. Project Companies up to an
amount equal to a certain percentage of the loan amount or the
cost of construction, as applicable. The maximum amount of the
guarantee (upon completion of the projects) is estimated at GBP
8.0 million (NIS 66.5 million). As of December 31, 2004, such
amount totaled GBP 7.6 million (NIS 63.4 million).
PC guarantees fulfillment of its Project Companies' obligations
under certain loan agreements, up to an aggregate amount of E10.5
million (NIS 61.7 million).
PC and/or EUN undertook in terms of various loan agreements to
supplement shareholders' equity (including shareholder loans) of
the Project companies, in accordance with the financing
agreements or alternatively provide additional financing in the
event of a budget overrun or should same be required for
operation or maintenance of the respective project.
C. As to bank deposits made to secure loans and guarantees received
therefrom, by the Group Companies - see Notes 4 and 8 above.
(4) SC BUCURESTI TOURISM SA ("BUCURESTI")
In order to secure a bank loan in the amount of $26.0 million
(NIS112.0 million) received by the controlling shareholder in Domino
("BHEE"), for the financing of investment in Bucuresti, Elscint
granted a first ranking pledge on a bank deposit of $14.0 million and
on all rights and income deriving therefrom. In addition, BHEE granted
a fixed pledge on its Domino shares and a floating charge on all
Domino's assets as well as a lien on the Bucuresti shares. Elscint
pledged its BHEE shares and also granted a floating charge on BHEE's
assets. An undertaking was granted in favor of the financing bank, not
to allow for any change in the ownership and control structure of BHEE
throughout the duration of the credit. Elscint furthermore provided a
guarantee, unlimited in amount, to secure BHEE's undertakings to the
bank. The bank restricted its right to realize this guarantee, by
linking it to the realization terms of the Bucuresti shares owned by
Domino (except for certain instances as stipulated in the agreement).
(5) Within the framework of an investment, in which Insightec has raised
from existing shareholders through the issuance of convertible notes,
$21.0 million (NIS 90.5 million), Insightec undertook that, so long as
any note remains outstanding and until a public offering of at least
25% of Insightec's shares or a financing of at least $50.0 million at
a price per share not lower then $14.0, it will comply with certain
limitations regarding dividend distributions, merger and/or asset
acquisition transactions totaling $ 5.0 million per annum, and the
like. Similarly, Insightec is obliged to meet certain financial
covenants regarding a level of liquidity of at least $5.0 million and
a ratio of EBITDA to interest payments of 1.1 - as and from 2006 up to
1.5 - in 2008 and thereafter.
Insightec further undertook in terms of the convertible notes, not to
repay part of a bank loan ($ 5.0 million) until December 31, 2007.
Concurrently, the Company undertook to extend the term of its
guarantee through March 31, 2007 (see (6) below).
(6) In order to secure a bank loan totaling $5.2 million (NIS 22.4
million) granted to Insightec, the Company provided a bank guarantee
(inter-branch), valid until March 2007 (see Note 14G, above).
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NOTE 18 - SHARE CAPITAL
A. COMPOSITION:
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Authorized share capital 50,000,000 50,000,000
Issued and outstanding (*) 24,397,082 23,773,720
(*) Including 2,842,400 shares (2003 - 76,900 shares) "dormant" shares
(see Note 2P, above and section B.(iv), below) and 524,187 shares
(2003 - 882,140 shares) held by Elscint Ltd. (see B.(iii) below).
B. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE SHARE CAPITAL AND DISPOSITIONS THEREIN
(i) The balance of the shares includes 510,066 shares held by the Group's
employees and directors, issued thereto in February 2001, within the
framework of employees and officers incentive plan ("Employees").
The acquisition of the shares by the Employees was financed by a loan
provided for such purpose by the Company, to be repaid at the end of a
five-year period. The loan bears an annual interest of 6%. Any tax to
which Employees may be subject as a result of the said interest shall
be borne by the Company. However, the Company will not assume any
liability for the payment of tax imposed, if so, in respect of the
allotment of the shares and their subsequent sale. The shares are held
in escrow, and will be used as sole security for repayment of the said
loan. In the event an Employee elects to transfer its vested shares,
whether to himself or to any other third party, then he shall be
obliged to deposit an amount equal to the balance of the loan as
security for its repayment.
Should the Company distribute any dividends, with a "record" date
occurring at any date during the escrow period, then the Company shall
transfer to the escrow agent such dividends corresponding to the
number of shares held on behalf of Employees by the escrow agent, who
in turn will transfer such dividends to the respective Employees.
All shares held by the Employees, as of December 31, 2004, are free of
any restriction ("Vested"). Following the balance sheet date, shares
were exercised by Employees such that the balance thereof as of the
date immediately preceding the date of approving the financial
statements - is 431,300 shares.
(ii) In 2001, an agreement was signed between the Company, PC and EUN as
one party, and Triple-S Holdings NV ("Triple-S") as another party,
under which the latter transferred to PC its rights (existing and
future) to acquire shares in the commercial centers project companies.
The Company issued to Triple-S, as consideration thereof, 250,000
ordinary shares. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, an
evaluation was carried out, on January 15, 2004, as to the market
value on such date, of the issued shares (calculated based on the
average price of the Company's shares on the NASDAQ during the 30
trading days prior to said date). As the market value of the shares on
that date was lower than $6.0 million, the Company issued 623,362
additional ordinary shares to Triple-S (according to a resolution of
the Board of Directors adopted in January 2004), such that the total
value of shares issued to Triple-S would equal $6.0 million, based on
the average price per share, as indicated above. The value of such
transaction in NIS equivalent of $6.0 million, was recorded, upon
execution of the agreement, as the cost of the rights acquired,
against shares issued as per value thereof on the date of transaction
(in NIS equal to approximately $1.4 dollars) and against a long-term
liability amounting to the balance. Such liability, in the amount of
NIS 18.9 million, was charged upon the issuance of shares, to share
capital and to premium on shares, respectively.
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NOTE 18 - SHARE CAPITAL (CONT.)
B. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE SHARE CAPITAL AND DISPOSITIONS THEREIN
(CONT.)
(iii) In November 2004, a transaction was consummated in terms of which
Elscint transferred to an institutional investor ("the Investor")
357,953 shares of the Company in consideration for 576,923 Elscint
shares held by the Investor. The ratio of the share transfer was
determined based on the closing price of the Company's shares on
the stock exchange as at the date of the transaction ($ 8.4 per
share). The price of Elscint's share on the NYSE as at such date
was $ 4.3 per share. This transaction was recorded, in the
Company's financial statements, as an investment in the shares of
Elscint in exchange for the issuance of shares at their fair value
as at the date of the transaction.
(iv) On December 27, 2004, the Company executed a tender offer, in the
framework of which it purchased 2,800,000 of its ordinary shares
from its shareholders (approximately 11.5% of the Company's issued
share capital), for cash consideration of $11.4 per share.
C. OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
350,000 warrants were issued, free of consideration, to the controlling
shareholder of the Company also being its Chairman of the Board. The
warrants are convertible through September 2005 (subject to the holder
thereof then being a Company officer), into 350,000 ordinary shares of
NIS 1.00 par value each, of the Company, in exchange for an exercise
price of NIS 45.7 per share (unlinked). The Company is not to bear any
tax, if and to the extent imposed, in connection with the issuance of the
warrants or the conversion thereof. The warrants were converted on
February 27, 2005, in consideration for NIS 16.0 million.
D. DIVIDEND DECLARED
On February 7, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors resolved to
authorize a distribution of dividends in an aggregate amount of $37.0
million ($1.7 per share). March 2, 2005 was set as the "record date",
with payment to be executed on March 17, 2005. Out of the said amount,
$0.7 million was paid to employees and is to be recorded as salary in the
financial statements for the first quarter of 2005.
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A. REVENUES FROM HOTEL OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Rooms 135,208 123,640 134,770 31,385
Food, beverage and other services 74,793 56,144 65,668 17,361
Rental of commercial space 8,364 9,421 6,241 1,942
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B. COST OF COMMERCIAL CENTERS OPERATIONS
DIRECT EXPENSES:
Wages and fringe benefits 18,411 13,139 11,398 4,274
Maintenance of property 92,772 90,342 73,773 21,535
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111,183 103,481 85,171 25,809
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 5,658 6,871 3,907 1,313
DEPRECIATION OF BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 82,939 82,564 60,927 19,252
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199,780 192,916 150,005 46,374
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C. COST OF HOTEL OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
DIRECT EXPENSES:
Wages and fringe benefits 69,194 65,033 69,990 16,062
Food and beverages 12,652 12,516 17,259 2,937
Other 55,776 50,752 45,957 12,947
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137,622 128,301 133,206 31,946
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 25,841 18,418 26,852 5,998
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 37,631 30,971 33,628 8,735
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201,094 177,690 193,686 46,679
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D. COST OF SALE OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Wages and fringe benefits 1,093 -- -- 254
Materials and subcontractors 7,352 -- -- 1,707
Royalties to OCS (Note 17A.(7)) 1,317 -- -- 305
Others 1,058 -- -- 246
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10,820 -- -- 2,512
Changes in work in process and finish goods (986) -- -- (229)
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E. COST OF LEASE OF ASSETS
Depreciation and amortization 2,895 2,994 -- 672
Others 280 516 -- 65
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F. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES, NET
Wages and fringe benefits 20,572 17,796 16,502 4,775
Materials and subcontractors 16,369 25,875 13,633 3,800
Depreciation and amortization 5,849 4,508 3,891 1,358
Others 3,052 3,008 2,071 708
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45,842 51,187 36,097 10,641
Less - participation of the OCS 7,684 7,468 7,643 1,784
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38,158 43,719 28,454 8,857
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G. MARKETING AND SELLING EXPENSES
Advertising 21,853 16,177 11,499 5,073
Doubtful debts 9,511 6,432 13,384 2,208
Wages and fringe benefits 4,124 453 137 957
Depreciation and amortization 3,968 7,721 2,849 921
Others 3,619 186 183 840
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H. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Wages and fringe benefits 41,197 36,000 31,984 9,563
Depreciation and amortization 2,922 2,382 2,926 678
Others 48,417 48,653 53,110 11,239
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92,536 87,035 88,020 21,480
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I. FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES), NET
In respect of:
Long-term loans (70,326) (122,280) (20,567) (16,324)
Short-term loans 2,238 (38,935) (70,167) 519
Deposits, debentures and long-term receivables 2,082 (42,178) 29,505 483
Gains (losses) from currency
transactions (14,880) (12,451) 11,513 (3,454)
Gains (losses) on securities 2,496 4,567 (1,753) 579
Others (including erosion of monetary items and
other, net) (19,115) (16,443) (20,586) (4,436)
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(97,505) (227,720) (72,055) (22,633)
Financial expenses (income), net capitalized to
buildings under construction (*) 13,808 (9,857) 27,476 3,205
Financial costs credited to capital reserves from
translation differences 30,128 25,756 39,139 6,993
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(53,569) (211,821) (5,440) (12,435)
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(*) The discount rate applicable to non-specific
credit (see Note 2T. above) 3.7% (4.0%) 4.0% 3.7%
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J. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES), NET
Gain from realizing investments (including through
a decrease in shareholding) in investees and
other companies, net (1) 148,334 45,129 25,007 34,432
Gain from realization (repayment) of
investment-type monetary balances in Investees (2) 12,378 32,253 30,760 2,873
Loss from disposition of assets and liabilities (12,201) (7,808) (507) (2,832)
Provision for impairment of investments and assets (3) (52,620) (30,252) (44,055) (12,214)
Others, net 1,017 (4,670) (1,701) 236
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96,908 34,652 9,504 22,495
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NOTE 19 - ADDITIONAL DETAILS CONCERNING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ITEMS (CONT.)
J. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (CONT.)
(1) (i) Information as to the July 2004 transaction for the
sale of the commercial centers, - see Note 9B.(3).a above.
The gain generated from the transaction includes NIS 153.3
million from realization of capital reserves from foreign
currency translation adjustments in respect of realized
investments (shares and shareholders' loans).
(ii) In November 2003 a transaction was completed within the
framework of which Elscint sold to a third party its entire
holdings (16% fully diluted) in Algotech Systems Ltd., in
consideration for an estimated total of NIS 33.7 million
(following adjustments). Elscint generated NIS 30.0 million
as gain from such transaction, NIS 28.0 million of which
was recorded in 2003 and 2004, with the balance, in the
amount of NIS 2.0 million, to be recorded in 2005 (see, in
addition, Note 17B.(6) above).
(iii) An amount of NIS 13.0 million (NIS 20.4 million and NIS
25.0 million, for 2003 and 2002, respectively) derived from
recording in the statement of operations, deferred income
in respect of a decrease in the shareholding in Insightec
(see Note 2G. above).
(2) Throughout 2002 to 2004, certain subsidiaries have entered into
agreements with foreign banks and other financial institutions for
the refinancing of several commercial centers in Hungary and
Poland and of hotels in the Netherlands and England. The borrowing
companies have transferred, to their respective shareholders
certain financing surplus of the credits received, as repayment of
shareholders' loans. As a result, capital reserves from foreign
currency translation adjustments attributed to the said
shareholders' loans, were realized.
(3) See, in addition, Notes 9A.3 and 10A-10C, above.
K. EARNINGS PER SHARE
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 36,537 (124,054) (14,338) 8,481
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Earnings from discontinuing operations 6,810 12,073 54,752 1,581
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Weighted average number of shares
(in thousands) 23,025 22,337 22,337 23,025
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Net income (loss) 44,140 (112,081) 40,414 10,246
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Weighted average number of shares
(in thousands) 23,925 22,337 22,887 23,925
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NOTE 20 - RELATED PARTIES
A. TRANSACTIONS
(1) COMPONENTS:
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General and administrative
expenses (I) 7,570 10,161 10,592 1,757
Project expenses (coordination, supervision and
aviation, services) - charged, mainly to cost
of the fixed assets (II) 25,045 7,730 29,726 5,814
Cost of construction of the Arena - charged to
the cost of the fixed assets 7,800 154,039 -- 1,811
(I) INCLUDES:
A. BENEFITS GRANTED TO RELATED PARTIES, AS FOLLOWS:
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Cost 386 316 231 90
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Cost 6,375 6,926 7,214 1,480
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B. PARTICIPATION IN JOINT EXPENSES
(see Note 17A(5))
471 1,946 1,932 109
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(II) See Note 17A(3), above and item (8), below.
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NOTE 20 - RELATED PARTIES (CONT.)
A. TRANSACTIONS (CONT.)
(2) In December 2002 the Company's shareholders meeting approved a
three-year employment agreement with the Chairman of the Board,
with effect from August 1, 2002, according to which the Chairman
consented to dedicate not less than 80% of his time to his
position as an active chairman of the board. The chairman's term
of employment by EIL shall be counted in calculating the period of
his employment by the Company for all purposes. EIL undertook in
terms of the agreement to transfer to the Company's ownership all
amounts deposited in severance-pay funds, in order to cover all
rights accumulated throughout the period of the Chairman's
employment with EIL. In March 2005, an increase in the Chairman's
monthly cost of employment to NIS 220,000 ($51,067), was approved
at the Company's General Meeting, with effect as from January 1,
2005.
(3) Shares and warrants allotted to related parties - see Notes 9B.(2)
above.
(4) Warrants issued to the Chairman of the Board of Directors - see
Note 18C. above. The terms of exercise of warrants were altered,
from a price of NIS 40.0 per warrant (linked to the increase in
the $-NIS exchange rate ) to NIS 44.0 (unlinked). The computed
theoretical economic value of the warrants, based on the
"Black-Scholes" model, totaled as of October 8, 2002 (the Board of
Directors' resolution date in respect of the change in exercise
terms) NIS 0.7 million (calculated on the basis of a 40% annual
standard deviation and 9% annual capitalization rate). The closing
price of the Company's share on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and on
the NASDAQ, immediately prior to the Board of Directors'
resolution as to update the exercise price, was NIS 23.5 and $4.7,
respectively.
In September 2004, Company's shareholders' meeting approved a
1-year extension to the exercise period of the warrants (through
September 8, 2005). The exercise price was determined to NIS 45.7
per warrant (instead of NIS 44.0). Other conditions of the
warrants remain unchanged. The computed theoretical economic value
of the warrants, based on the "Black-Scholes" model, totaled as of
June 22, 2004 (the Board of Directors' resolution in respect of
the change in exercise terms) NIS 1.5 million (calculated on the
basis of a 37% annual standard deviation and 6% annual
capitalization rate). The closing price of the Company's share on
the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and on the NASDAQ, immediately prior
to the Board of Directors' resolution as to the said change was
NIS 37.3 and $8.4, respectively.
(5) The directors and officers of the Company, of Group companies and
of companies in which directors serve on behalf of the Company,
are covered through October 2005 by insurance of up to $ 40.0
million (per event and for the period) in respect of their
liability. The coverage is within the framework of a joint
insurance policy for the EIL Group companies. Each Group company
bears a pro-rata share (33%) of insurance cost.
In November 2004 the audit committee and the Board of Directors of
the Company resolved to approve the coverage of liability of the
Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors under the above
insurance policy, in terms of a framework resolution of the
Company's general meeting effective through December 31, 2008.
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NOTE 20 - RELATED PARTIES (CONT.)
A. TRANSACTIONS (CONT.)
(6) As for directors' indemnification-see Note 17C.(1) and (2) above.
(7) EIL acquired a "Run off" insurance policy covering itself, the
Company and Elscint, up to $ 20.0 million over the coverage of
$40.0 million included in the additional policies, and all through
September 2006. Premium for said insurance totals $810,000 for the
entire six year duration of coverage (33% for each company). The
insurance covers officers who served in the companies through May
1999 and in respect of events occurring prior thereto subject to
same neither being reported nor known in May 1999.
(8) Subsidiaries receive, from time to time, aviation services from
Jet Link Ltd. - a company controlled by Control Centers - for
purposes of their activities and operations, in exchange for a
payment based on Jet Link's price list, net of a discount of at
least 5%.
(9) The Company and Elscint lease office space from Control Centers at
customary commercial conditions.
B. BALANCES
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Receivables and other debit accounts 521 7,509 121
LIABILITIES:
Payables and other credit accounts 830 - 193
C. COMMITMENTS - see Note 17A, above.
D. LIENS AND GUARANTEES - see Note 17D, above.
E. The Group companies conduct business (the receipt of credit, deposits and
management of security portfolio transactions) with a banking
corporation, being a related party of the Company. As these transactions
are executed in the ordinary course of business and under customary
market terms and conditions, no segregation has been made in respect
thereof and no disclosure has been provided thereto in the financial
statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 - BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS
DATA REGARDING BUSINESS SEGMENTS
A. PRIMARY REPORTING -
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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REVENUES 311,893 218,365 44,049 13,238 - 587,545
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT 40,691 11,213 (20,102) 10,063 (659) 41,206
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Less - unallocated general and
administrative expenses (43,684)
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Operating loss (before financial
expenses) (2,478)
Financial expenses, net (53,569)
Other income, net 96,908
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME 40,861
Taxes on income 15,804
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INCOME AFTER TAXES ON INCOME 25,057
Share in associates' results 2,890 (18,858) (15,968)
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subsidiaries, net 27,448
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATION 36,537
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUING OPERATION 6,810
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PURCHASE COST OF SEGMENT FIXED
(TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE) ASSETS(*) 199,369 161,361 511
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF
SEGMENT ASSETS 94,257 37,631 6,069 2,895
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PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT OF
INVESTMENTS AND ASSETS 36,668 10,025 3,876
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DECEMBER 31 2004:
TOTAL SEGMENT ASSETS (*) 2,028,028 1,522,842 51,198 129,914 14,678 3,746,660
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INVESTMENT ON THE EQUITY BASIS 16,685 40,245 56,930
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SEGMENT LIABILITIES 165,638 45,352 27,432 8,311 246,733
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UNALLOCATED LIABILITIES 3,038,891
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(*) As for the balance of, and transactions in, assets under construction
during the reporting year - see Note 10A., above.
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NOTE 21 - BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS
DATA REGARDING BUSINESS SEGMENTS (CONT.)
A. PRIMARY REPORTING (CONT.) -
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 (CONT.)
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2004:
REVENUES 72,398 50,688 10,225 3,073 - 136,384
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT 9,445 2,603 (4,666) 2,336 (153) 9,565
======= ======= ====== ====== ======
Less - unallocated general and
administrative expenses (10,140)
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Operating loss (before financial
expenses) (575)
Financial expenses, net (12,435)
Other income, net 22,495
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME 9,485
Taxes on income 3,669
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INCOME AFTER TAXES ON INCOME 5,816
Share in associates' results 670 (4,377) (3,707)
======= ======
Minority interest in results of
subsidiaries, net 6,372
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATION 8,481
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUING OPERATION 1,581
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NET INCOME 10,062
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PURCHASE COST OF SEGMENT FIXED
(TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE) ASSETS (*) 46,279 37,456 119
======= ======= ======
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF
SEGMENT ASSETS 21,880 8,735 1,409 672
======= ======= ====== ======
PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT OF
INVESTMENTS AND ASSETS 8,512 2,327 900
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DECEMBER 31 2004:
TOTAL SEGMENT ASSETS (*) 470,759 353,491 11,884 30,156 3,407 869,697
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INVESTMENT ON THE EQUITY BASIS 3,873 9,342 13,215
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UNALLOCATED ASSETS 166,362
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1,049,274
=========
SEGMENT LIABILITIES 38,449 10,527 6,368 1,929 57,273
======= ======= ====== ======
UNALLOCATED LIABILITIES 705,406
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762,679
=========
(*) As for the balance of, and transactions in, assets under
construction during the reporting year - see Note 10A., above.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 - BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS
DATA REGARDING BUSINESS SEGMENTS (CONT.)
A. PRIMARY REPORTING (CONT.)
- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
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ENTERTAIN- IMAGE LEASE
MENT GUIDED OF OTHER
CENTERS HOTELS TREATMENT ASSETS ACTIVITIES TOTAL
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2003:
REVENUES 347,056 189,205 - 13,495 - 549,756
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT 88,842 533 (52,433) 9,985 (2,176) 44,751
========= ========= ======= ======= =======
Less - unallocated general and
administrative expenses (39,673)
---------
Operating income (before financial
expenses) 5,078
Financial expenses, net (211,821)
Other income, net 34,652
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (172,091)
Tax benefit 20,217
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LOSS AFTER TAXES ON INCOME (151,874)
Share in associates' losses (20,951) (20,951)
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Minority interest in results of
subsidiaries, net 48,671
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATION (124,154)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUING OPERATION 12,073
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LOSS FOR THE YEAR (112,081)
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PURCHASE COST OF SEGMENT FIXED
(TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE)
ASSETS(*) 348,413 176,960 1,593 2,186 -
========= ========= ======= ======= =======
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF
SEGMENT ASSETS 104,471 34,619 5,304 2,994 -
========= ========= ======= ======= =======
PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT OF
INVESTMENTS AND ASSETS 12,215 15,597 - - 1,155
========= ========= ======= ======= =======
DECEMBER 31 2003:
TOTAL SEGMENT ASSETS (*) 3,401,171 1,270,257 48,465 119,979 21,936 4,861,808
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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT 27,321 58,305 85,626
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UNALLOCATED ASSETS 580,141
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5,527,575
=========
SEGMENT LIABILITIES 81,875 53,147 20,487 7,718 431 163,658
========= ========= ======= ======= =======
UNALLOCATED LIABILITIES 3,938,665
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4,102,323
=========
(*) As for the balance of, and transactions in, assets under
construction during the reporting year - see Note 10A, above.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 - BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS (CONT.)
DATA REGARDING BUSINESS SEGMENTS (CONT.)
A. PRIMARY REPORTING (CONT.)
- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
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ENTERTAIN- IMAGE
MENT GUIDED OTHER
CENTERS HOTELS TREATMENT ACTIVITIES TOTAL
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2002:
REVENUES 279,776 206,679 - 1,509 487,964
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT 61,101 1,044 (36,394) (4,321) 21,430
======= ======= ======= ======
Less - unallocated general and
administrative expenses (39,705)
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Operating loss (before financial) (18,275)
Financial expenses, net (5,440)
Other income, net 9,504
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (14,211)
Income taxes 21,711
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LOSS AFTER TAXES ON INCOME (35,922)
Share in, associates' losses (2,906) (2,906)
======
Minority interest in results of
subsidiaries, net 24,490
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATION (14,338)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUING OPERATION 54,752
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NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 40,414
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PURCHASE COST OF SEGMENT FIXED (TANGIBLE AND
INTANGIBLE) ASSETS 789,958 51,016 - 13,137
======= ======= ======= ======
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF SEGMENT
ASSETS 75,788 35,557 5,402
======= ======= =======
PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENTS 9,714 16,019 - 15,178
======= ======= ======= ======
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 - BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS (CONT.)
DATA REGARDING BUSINESS SEGMENTS (CONT.)
B. SECONDARY REPORTING
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TRANSLATION
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Israel 55,263 20,106 1,509 12,828
West Europe 203,615 181,668 170,326 47,264
East and center Europe 282,536 346,200 314,501 65,584
Others 46,131 1,782 1,628 10,708
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587,545 549,756 487,964 136,384
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FIXED (TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE) ASSETS
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TRANSLATION
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Israel 25,353 188,954 123,927 5,885
West Europe 143,904 171,570 94,699 33,404
East and center Europe 191,984 168,628 629,775 44,564
Others - - 5,710 -
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
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2004 2003 2004
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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(IN THOUSAND NIS) US$'000
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Israel 702,659 769,450 163,105
West Europe 1,437,807 1,245,573 333,752
East and center Europe 1,637,524 2,899,886 380,112
Others 25,600 32,525 5,942
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 22 - DISCONTINUING OPERATIONS
A. On December 31, 2002 Elscint sold to a third party (the "Purchaser") (on
the basis of an agreement signed on November 13, 2002) all the
manufacturing, assembling, engineering and integrating of assemblies and
sub assemblies (mainly for medical imaging equipment) which were
preformed through its Ma'alot facility in northern Israel ("the Plant").
Elscint sold to the Purchaser the Plant's assets as defined in the
agreement. In addition, the Purchaser assumed certain liabilities in
respect of the Plant save for those relating to claims pertaining to
events or circumstances which occurred or arose prior to consummation, as
defined in the agreement. The consideration was determined based on the
net book value of the transferred assets as recorded in the Plant's
financial statements as of December 31, 2002 with an addition of a fixed
amount in respect of the goodwill. As to indemnity granted to Purchaser
by Elscint - See Note 17C. (4), above.
Upon consummation, of the transaction, the Group's activity in the
medical imaging area, in general and in the assemblies and sub-assemblies
segment, in particular, has effectively ceased. Assets and liabilities,
which relate to the discontinuing operation, were included in the balance
sheet under separate categories - "assets/liabilities relating to
discontinuing operation". The transactions and cash flows relating to the
aforesaid operation were included in the statements of operations and
cash flows under a separate category - "income from discontinuing
operation" and - "cash flows related to discontinuing operation",
respectively.
B. Following the sale of the diagnostic ultrasound activity, previously
conducted by subsidiaries and the sale of Nuclear Medicine (NM), Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computerized Tomography (CT) activities by
Elscint, the Group's core activity in these areas was, during 1998
terminated. The results from same have therefore been presented in the
statements of operations, as discontinuing operation.
Balances included in the statement of operations and/or dispositions in
balance sheet items through the reported years, reflect primarily
settlements or resolution of disputes and/or lawsuits and/or certain
claims relating to the ultrasound, CT and MRI businesses and the ultimate
sale thereof by Elscint as well as to the assemblies and sub-assemblies
business, as detailed in Section A. above.
C. The following table states composition of assets, liabilities, income and
expenses relating to the discontinuing operations in previous years:
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TRANSLATION
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Receivable and other debit accounts 2,577 3,026 598
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES 12,123 13,202 2,814
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14,700 16,228 3,412
====== ====== ======
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Payables and other credit accounts 71,986 82,751 16,710
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES - 51 -
------ ------ ------
71,986 82,802 16,710
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 22 - DISCONTINUING OPERATION (CONT.)
C. (CONT.)
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TRANSLATION
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Revenues -- -- 422,055 --
Cost of revenues -- -- 370,148 --
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-- -- 51,907 --
Marketing and selling expenses -- -- (1,075) --
General and administrative expenses -- -- (8,580) --
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OPERATING INCOME BEFORE FINANCIAL INCOME
(EXPENSES), NET -- -- 42,252 --
Financial income (expenses), net 2,512 6,463 (5,625) 583
Other income, net 8,555 10,600 15,206 1,986
-------- -------- -------- --------
11,067 17,063 51,833 2,569
Gain on sale of activity -- -- 37,149 --
-------- -------- -------- --------
11,067 17,063 88,982 2,569
Minority interest (4,257) (4,990) (34,230) (988)
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME FROM DISCONTINUING OPERATION 6,810 12,073 54,752 1,581
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NOTE 23 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A. CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Currency transactions at December 31, 2004:
SWAP TRANSACTIONS
(i) SHH has entered into a Swap transaction with a foreign bank (which
granted SHH a variable-interest bearing loan), with respect to the
interest rate on the loan principal, namely the determination
thereof at a fixed 5.8% interest rate through 2027. Elscint's
share in the principal amount of the loan and in the fair value of
the transaction as of December 31, 2004, based on the market
valuation of transactions similar thereto (considering all terms
and conditions thereof), totals GBP 17.0 million and GBP 0.2
million, respectively.
(ii) Two companies within the B.H. Group have entered into a Swap
transaction with a foreign financial institution (which granted
thereto a variable-interest bearing loan), with respect to the
interest rate on the loan principal, namely the determination
thereof at a fixed 5.1% interest rate through 2009. Elscint's
share in the principal amount of the loan and in the fair value of
the transaction as of December 31, 2004, based on the market
valuation of transactions similar thereto (considering all terms
and conditions thereof), totals E 36.0 million and E 0.6 million,
respectively.
B. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group's financial instruments include monetary assets - cash and cash
equivalents, short and long-term deposits, trade accounts receivable,
marketable securities as well as other receivables and current accounts,
and these monetary liabilities - short-term credits and long-term
liabilities, trade accounts payable as well as payables and other credit
balances. Due to the nature of the financial instruments included in
working capital, their fair values approximate those presented in the
balance sheet.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 23 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT.)
B. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT.)
The fair value of long-term trade accounts receivable, deposits and
long-term liabilities is ordinarily based on the present value of future
receipts and payments, discounted by the interest rate applicable to the
Company's lending or borrowing activities under similar terms as of the
balance sheet date, and it is not materially different from the value
thereof as stated in the financial statements.
As for the presentation of long-term balances not under market conditions
- see Note 2J.
Derivative financial instruments having an active market, were evaluated
based on market value.
C. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS
Israeli and foreign cash and deposits are placed in banks.
Investments in marketable securities - as for composition of the short
and long-term investment portfolio- see Note 4 and Note 9 above.
Investments in marketable securities are exposed to market-price
fluctuations. Capital markets are also subject to fluctuations in respect
of events over which the Group has no control. Such changes may have an
impact on the value of these investments upon realization.
Due to the nature of their activity, the Group companies are not
materially exposed to credit risks stemming from dependence on a given
customer. The Group companies examine on an ongoing basis the credit
amounts extended to their customers and, accordingly, record a provision
for doubtful debts based on those factors they consider having an effect
on specific customers.
Debts included in the framework of long-term receivables - see Note 8A
above.
D. INTEREST-RATE RISKS
As for interest rates - see Notes 3, 4, 8, 9, 12 and 14 above.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 24 - MATERIAL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
A. Declaration of a dividend, in March 2005 - see Note 18D.
B. Exercise of warrants into shares, by the Chairman of the Board of Directors
(the controlling shareholder of the Company), in February 2005 - see Note
18C.
C. Release of part of the proceeds from the transaction for the sale of the
commercial and entertainment for centers (in July 2004), the amount of E
6.8 million, in March 2005 and a corresponding personal guarantee provided
by the Company, as security thereof - see Note 9B.(3)a.
D. A transaction for the sale of 4 additional commercial and entertainment
centers (of January 2005) - see Note 9B.(3)b.
E. Notice of cooperation between Gamida and Teva, of February 2005 - see Note
9A(1)b.
F. Submission of a bid to participate in a tender published by the Second
Television and Radio Authority, by the Company and Elscint (25% each), of
January 2005 - see Note 17A.(4). In April 2005, the Second Television and
Radio Authority informed our joint-venture (50%), established for the
purpose of submitting the abovementioned bid, that it was not included
among the winning groups in the tender.
G. With regard to a lawsuit filed by an employee of the EIL Group against
companies in the Control Centers Group, of March 2005, the outcome of which
may have an effect on the assets of the Company - see Note 17B.(7).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 24 - MATERIAL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
H. On May 22, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors approved a binding Heads
of Terms, signed by PC with the Klepierre Group of France ("Klepierre") for
the sale by PC of the entire equity and voting rights (100%) of the
companies owning 4 operational shopping centers in Poland, in consideration
for payment of a purchase price calculated on the basis of the gross
rentals of these centers as of the March 31, 2005, at certain agreed
yields. An adjustment of the purchase price will be conducted on December
31, 2005 on the basis of the gross rentals as of the adjustment date, at
the agreed yields. As part of the transaction, Klepierre will acquire the
entire outstanding share capital of the Polish subsidiary of PC which
manages the acquired operational shopping centers.
In addition, Klepierre will sign future share purchase agreements for the
acquisition of the entire equity and voting rights in the companies
presently developing 2 shopping centers in Poland, as well as a further 2
companies developing shopping centers in the Czech Republic. Klepierre also
has an option to acquire a third shopping center under development in
Poland, subject to the attainment of certain conditions. Upon the
completion and delivery of the shopping centers, Klepierre will pay the
purchase price calculated on the basis of the gross rentals on the date of
delivery, at agreed upon yields. Klepierre will furnish PC with an
irrevocable bank guarantee in respect of the entire consideration based
upon forecasted gross rentals. A final adjustment of the purchase price for
each of these development centers will be conducted up to 9 months
following delivery on the basis of actual gross rentals as of their
adjustment dates, at the agreed upon yields. The Company will furnish
Klepierre with its corporate guarantee for the fulfillment by PC of all its
undertakings and obligations under the definitive agreements.
The completion of the transaction is subject to the obtaining of regulatory
approvals, customary due diligence investigations, and the execution of
definitive agreements in forms to be agreed.
Within the framework of the transaction, it has also been agreed that
Klepierre will acquire the remaining 50% of the equity rights in the
Hungarian management company retained by PC after the previous transaction
with Klepierre, which included the sale of 12 shopping centers and the sale
of 50% of the management company, to Klepierre (see Note 9B.(3)a. above).
Upon execution of the definitive agreement, Klepierre has agreed to release
the bank guarantee held by it as security for the future performance of
certain incomes deriving from the sale of utilities by the 12 Hungarian
centers sold in July 2004. Klepierre shall furthermore waive all and any
future claims, arguments or contentions of whatsoever nature or kind
against PC relating to and/or in connection with and/or arising out of the
future sale of utilities in all or any of the Portfolio Centers and/or the
revenues derived therefrom, in respect of which the guarantee had been
furnished.
I. In May 2005 Elscint and the Israeli Tax Authorities agreed on final tax
assessments for the years 1999-2002, the outcome of which has resulted in
(i) a decrease in the valuation allowance in respect of carry forward
losses, in the amount of NIS 80.0 million ($18.5 million); and (ii) an
additional payment of NIS 3.0 million ($1.2 million) for which a provision
has been recorded in these financial statements (see Note 17C.(5)a.).
J. On May 31, 2005 Vcon's managements informed that it is seeking additional
funding from a number of sources, but that there can be no assurance that
it will secure the necessary liquidity to meet its financing needs. Its
management also reports, that it is taking certain cost reduction measures
in order to reduce its operating expenses and cash consumption. Following
this announcement, the Company's share in Vcon's quoted market value
decreased by approximately E1.0 million ($1.2 million).
K. In May 2005, Elscint completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity and
voting rights of Mango, the Israeli distributor and retailer of the
internationally renowned retail brand name MANGO-MNG(TM) (see Note 17A.(6)
above).
L. On May 17, 2005 PC completed the acquisition of the 50% not owned by it, in
the Sadyba commercial and entertainment center in Warsaw, Poland, for a
purchase price of approximately $19.5 million (see Note 9B.(3)a. above).
M. The Company and EUN exercised their option mentioned in Note 14D. above to
convert the linkage currency of long-term loans obtained by them from an
Israeli bank, from the dollar ($) into Euro (E). On May 31, 2005, an amount
of $56.0 million, was thus converted for a one-year period.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 24 - MATERIAL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
N. On June 20, 2005, the Company approached Elscint regarding a possible
combination of the two companies in a share-for-share transaction, whereby
the Company would acquire the shares of Elscint from its minority
shareholders. The Company's independent committee approached Elscint's
independent committee to begin negotiations on the transaction and also
offered an initial proposal to acquire all Elscint's ordinary shares not
already owned by the Company, in a share-for-share transaction pursuant to
which each ordinary share of Elscint will be exchanged for 0.40 ordinary
shares of company. The average closing price of the Company's and Elscint's
ordinary shares on the Nasdaq National Market and on the New York Stock
Exchange, respectively, during the 30-day period ending on June 8, 2005
(the date of the first announcement of this potential transaction) was
$18.00 and $5.78, respectively. The independent committees of both
companies appointed financial and legal advisors to evaluate the fairness
of the proposal on behalf of the company and Elscint's shareholders. Should
the parties decide to carry out the transaction, it will be subject to
inter alia. (i) the execution of a definitive agreement; (ii) the approval
of the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Shareholders Meeting of both
companies; (iii) court approval in accordance with Sections 350 and 351 of
the Israeli Companies Law 1999; and (iv) the receipt of any other approvals
required by law. There is no assurance that the transactions will be agreed
upon or consummated pursuant to the aforementioned terms or at all.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in Israel ("Israeli GAAP"), which
differ, in certain significant respects, from those generally accepted in the
United States ("U.S. GAAP"), as follows:
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP
1. EFFECT OF INFLATION
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Through December 31, 2003, the
Company's financial statements were prepared in adjusted values (in
NIS of constant purchase power), on the basis of changes in the
consumer price index ("Inflation" and "CPI"), in accordance with
Opinions No. 36 and 50 of the ICPAI ("Opinion 36" and "Opinion 50").
On January 1, 2004, Accounting Standard No. 12 of the IASB came into
effect ("Standard 12"). In accordance with the provisions of Standard
12, adjustment of financial statements to the inflation shall cease
commencing January 1, 2004, with adjusted amounts of non-monetary
items which were included in the balance sheet of December 31, 2003,
are to be used as the basis for the nominal financial reporting as and
from January 1, 2004. Amounts presented in the financial statements
for periods commencing January 1, 2004 were, therefore, included in
values to be hereinafter referred to as "Reported amounts". For the
basis of presentation and principles of the adjustment - see Note 2A.,
above.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. The financial statements should be
expressed in nominal historical terms.
As permitted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
rules for foreign private issuers whose financial statements
comprehensively include the effects of inflation, price level
adjustments have not been reversed in the reconciliation of Israeli
GAAP to the U.S. GAAP financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
2. JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. The financial statements of jointly
controlled companies are included in the consolidated financial
statements in accordance with the "proportionate consolidation
method".
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investments in jointly controlled
companies are accounted for by the equity method. However, use of the
proportionate consolidation method is permitted by Securities and
Exchange Commission rules for a foreign issuer. Use of proportionate
consolidation does not have any effect on the income (loss) and/or
shareholders' equity. Differences in classifications or display of
items in the balance sheet, in the statement of operations and in the
statement of cash flows, that result from using proportionate
consolidation, are not required to be included in the reconciliation
to the U.S. GAAP financial statements. However, summarized data on a
pro forma basis, regarding reporting differences between the
proportionate consolidation method and the equity method, is provided
in B.3 below.
3. DEFERRED TAX
A. DEFERRED TAXES IN RESPECT OF INFLATION ADJUSTMENT
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Deferred taxes in respect of
inflation adjustments to fixed assets are provided only to the
extent that such fixed assets are depreciated over a period not
exceeding 20 years. As for Accounting Standard No. 19 - "Income
Taxes", the initial implementation of which (mainly for the
initial inclusion of deferred taxes in respect of
inflation-adjustment component for land and buildings), is
required for financial statements for periods commencing on or
after January 1, 2005 - see Note 2W., above.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Deferred taxes are provided on all
such inflation-adjustments, to the extent that they are temporary
differences, regardless of the period through which they will be
depreciated or when they will be deductible for tax purposes.
B. DEFERRED TAXES IN RESPECT OF BUSINESS COMBINATION
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Through December 31, 2004,
deferred taxes are recorded for differences between the assigned
value, at the acquisition date, and the book value for tax
purposes, of identifiable assets and liabilities of subsidiaries,
upon acquisition of the investment therein, except for assets for
which depreciation is not allowable for tax purposes (e.g. land
and similar assets). As from January 1, 2005 deferred tax will be
recorded for such differences which were out of the scope of the
accounting principles which were in effect through December 31,
2004, as mentioned above (including land and the same) as long as
such differences relate to transactions occur as of that date and
thereafter.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Deferred taxes are recorded for
temporary differences mentioned in the preceding paragraph, in
respect of assets whether or not their depreciation is allowed
for tax purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
3. DEFERRED TAX (CONT.)
C. TAX EFFECT ON ITEMS INITIALLY CHARGED OR CREDITED TO
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Any related tax effects in respect of items charged or credited
directly to shareholders' equity during the current year, should
also be included directly in equity.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Current-year deferred taxes
related to prior-years equity items (arising from (i) changes in
assessments of recovery of deferred tax assets; or (ii) changes
in tax rates, tax laws, or other measurement factors), should be
included directly in shareholders' equity.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. SFAS No. 109 prohibits the
inclusion of such tax effects directly in shareholders'
equity, but only in the statement of operations of the current
reporting year.
D. INITIAL RECOGNITION OF AN ASSET OR A LIABILITY
Temporary differences which arise on initial recognition of an
asset or a liability, such as an event that part of the cost of
an asset is not deductible for tax purposes.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. It is not allowed to recognize
deferred tax asset or liability, on initial recognition or
subsequently, when temporary differences generated upon initial
recognition of goodwill or upon transaction not in respect with a
business combination, and that which at the initial recognition
thereof had no effect on the accounting or tax net income.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. EITF 98-11 addresses recognition of
deferred taxes and requires that an enterprise recognize a
deferred tax liability or asset for all temporary differences.
Thus, even if the transaction is not a business combination, and
affects neither accounting income nor taxable income, an
enterprise would recognize the resulting deferred tax liability
or asset and adjust the carrying amount of the asset or liability
by the same amount.
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EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
4. SOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. The Intrinsic value within an
equity-settled share based payment transaction (including shares
granted to employees against loans which constitute the sole security
for the loans repayment, that are treated as options), granted by
companies to their employees and/or directors, is not charged as
compensation expenses in the statement of operations.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. The company applies the intrinsic value
method for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"), and in accordance with FASB
Interpretation No. 44. Pursuant to these accounting pronouncements,
the Company records compensation for stock options in respect of fixed
awards (i.e., award in which the number of shares granted and their
exercise price is fixed and known at the grant date), granted to
employees and/or directors over the vesting period of the options,
based on the difference, if any, between the exercise price of the
options and the fair value of the underlying shares at that date of
grant. With respect to variable (not fixed) awards, changes in the
market price of the underlying shares at each balance sheet date, may
affect the aggregate amount of compensation recorded. Accordingly, in
some of the Company's and its subsidiaries' stock option plans, no
compensation expenses has been recognized for options granted, as
grants were made at the quoted market value of the underlying shares.
However, in stock option plans, adopted by one of the Company's
subsidiaries, being a privately held company (see Note 9B(2)d. above),
its Board of Directors determined that at the various times of
issuance of its stock options under two Stock Option Plans, the fair
value of the shares underlying the stock options exceeded the stock
option exercise prices by an accumulated amount of approximately $7.7
million. Deferred compensation is amortized to compensation expenses
over the vesting period of the options and is included as salary, as
part of the cost of revenues, research and development costs, selling
and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses, as the
case may be.
Grants to other-than employees/directors are accounted for at fair
value as of the date of grant, in accordance with SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"), as
amended by SFAS 148 and related interpretations.
Regarding the pro forma effect, according to SFAS No. 123, see
B.5A.(4) below.
5. ISSUANCE OF SHARES BY A DEVELOPMENT STAGE INVESTEE ("INSIGHTEC")
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. The increase in the Company's share
of the net asset value of such an investee, as a result of an issuance
of shares by the investee to third parties, is recorded as deferred
income, which is charged to the statement of operations over a three
year period or up to the Company's share in investee's losses during
the relevant period, whichever is higher, on an cumulative basis.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. The increase in the Company's share
in the investee's net asset value, is included directly in
shareholders' equity.
The accumulated losses of Insightec during its development stage
period, amounts to approximately $50.0 million.
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A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
6. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUITY METHOD
A. Investment previously accounted for on the cost basis which
becomes qualified for use of the equity method, due to an
increase in the level of ownership as a result of acquisition by
the Company of additional voting stock of the investee or due to
a change in the investor's status because of no longer meeting
the applicable Venture Capital Investment Fund conditions, is
treated as follows:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP.
(i) The company (the Investor) should implement the equity
method only from the date the investment become qualified
for use of the equity method (i.e. from the date the change
has occurred) and thereafter. Restatement of previous years'
data, presented within the financial statements, is not
required or permitted.
(ii) Goodwill is amortized periodically over its respective
estimated useful life, and is reviewed periodically, for
impairment.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP.
(i) The investment, results of operations (current and prior
periods presented) and retained earnings of the company,
should be adjusted, retroactively, by applying the
accounting of step-by-step acquisition of the investee's
stock.
(ii) Goodwill related to equity method investees is not amortized
(as from January 1, 2002 and thereafter) but is tested for
impairment under the provisions of APB 18.
B. In circumstances where the Company's ownership in an investee
company (mainly, venture capital investments) is in the form of
preferred securities or other senior securities, the Company
records equity losses based on the ownership level of the
particular investee securities or loans extended by the Company
to which the equity method losses are being applied.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. If the investor is able to
exercise significant influence over the investee's operational
and financial policies, the equity method of accounting shall be
applied.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Effective for reporting periods
beginning after September 15, 2004, the equity method of
accounting is no longer being applied in respect of investments
that are not common stock (or in-substance common stock),
regardless of the Company's ability to carry out through such
securities significant influence over the investee's operational
and financial policies.
7. CAPITALIZATION OF FINANCIAL EXPENSES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. The amount of financial expenses to
be capitalized for qualifying assets is that portion of the financial
expenses in real terms, including exchange rate differences, incurred
during the assets' construction period.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Financial expenses eligible for
capitalization for qualifying assets include only interest costs,
and do not include exchange rate gains and losses.
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EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
8. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND INVESTMENTS
Throughout the process of assessing the need for recording an
impairment loss, the Company considers certain indicators, so as to
trigger an impairment review, that include, among others, the
following: (i) a material adverse industry or economic trend; (ii)
significant under-performance relative to historical or projected and
expected operating results; (iii) a significant change in the manner
in which an asset is used, or is supposed to or intended to be used;
(iv) significant changes, with an adverse effect, in the market,
economic or legal environment in which each asset is operating and/or
in which we own or lease real estate; (v) an accumulation of costs
significantly in excess of the amount originally expected to be used
for the construction, operation and/or holding of an asset; and (vi)
various other indications as to the fair value of assets in their
respective active markets.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. As from January 1, 2003, the
impairment review for such assets is based on the assets' estimated
net selling price or the estimated value-in-use, based on discounted
cash flows expected to be generated by those assets, whichever is
higher (see also Note 2N. above). According to the provisions set
forth in statement No. 68 of the ICPAI (which were in effect through
December 31, 2002), in case of a decline in value (other than of a
temporary nature) that causes the fair value of an investment in an
autonomous foreign investee company (including, subsidiaries) to be
less than its carrying amount, a provision for the decline in fair
value was provided. Goodwill is amortized over its estimated useful
life, and is reviewed periodically, for impairment.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. The impairment review for such assets
that are held for use is based on undiscounted future cash flows
expected from the holding and use of these assets in accordance with
SFAS 144 ("Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets").
The principles set forth in APB 18, in respect of fair value
measurement and loss recognition for a decline in an investment's
value, refers to investments in associated companies only. Tests and
measurements for impairment of the company's share in subsidiary's
equity are performed on a consolidated basis and is covered by
provisions, included in other statements for measuring assets and/or
liabilities.
Goodwill determined to have an indefinite useful life acquired in a
purchase business combination, is not amortized, but is tested for
impairment, at least annually, together with the entire investment, as
a whole.
9. REALIZATION OF CAPITAL RESERVE FROM TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT
A. As a result of impairment loss recognition:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Such an impairment loss is to be
charged directly against any credit balance in the capital
reserves for translation adjustments, previously recorded in
respect of this investment. Commencing January 1, 2003, (the date
a new accounting standard regarding Impairment of assets became
effective in Israel) such a decline in value is charged directly
to the statement of operations. Thus, as from that date no
difference between Israeli GAAP and U.S. GAAP regarding this
issue, exists.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Capital reserves for translation
adjustments are realized only upon sale or upon complete (or
substantially complete) liquidation of the investment in the
foreign entity. Realization of such capital reserve as a result
of recording a provision for impairment loss, is prohibited.
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EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
9. REALIZATION OF CAPITAL RESERVE FROM TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT (CONT.)
B. As a result of a repayment of a monetary balance of a capital
nature:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. The accumulated translation
adjustment relating to such monetary balance, is released to the
statement of operations.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Capital reserves for translation
adjustments are realized only upon sale or upon complete (or
substantially complete) liquidation of the investment in the
foreign entity. Realization of such capital reserve, as a result
of a repayment of a monetary balance of a capital nature, is
prohibited.
10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A. The Company leases its commercial centers under long-term
contracts. The leases are denominated, generally, in Euro (some
are denominated in dollars), most of which are linked to the Euro
Index.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Derivatives embedded within
non-derivative instruments, should not be bifurcated from the
host instruments and are treated for accounting purposes together
with the host instrument.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. According to Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), a "derivative"
is typically defined as an instrument whose value is derived from
an underlying instrument, index or rate, has a notional amount,
requires no or little initial investment and can be net settled.
Derivatives include, but are not limited to, the following types
of investments: interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and
floors, put and call options, warrants, futures, forwards and
commitments to purchase securities and combinations of the
foregoing.
Derivatives embedded within non-derivative instruments, must be
bifurcated from the host instrument and accounted for in
accordance with SFAS 133, when the embedded derivative is not
clearly and closely related to the host instrument. Rental for
the use of leased assets and adjustments for inflation on similar
property are considered to be clearly and closely related. Thus,
the inflation-related derivative embedded in an inflation-indexed
lease contract is not bifurcated from the host contract.
In conformity with SFAS 133, foreign currency forward contracts
that are embedded within such lease contract ("the host
contract") should be bifurcated and accounted for separately. The
bifurcated forward contracts are recorded at their fair value
while changes in their fair values are charged to the statement
of operations and classified under financial income, (expenses)
net.
An embedded foreign currency instrument is not bifurcated from
the host contract, if (i) contracts in which specified volumes of
sales of one of the parties to the contract serve as the basis
for settlement ("underlying"); (ii) the host contract is not a
financial instrument and it requires payments denominated in the
functional currency of any substantial party to that contract,
determined based on the conditions exists at the inception of the
lease agreement.
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10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT.)
B. In order to partially hedge the risk of variable interest rate on
long term loans, the company fixed certain variable interest
rates by swap transactions.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Derivative financial instruments
that are designated for hedging cash flows are not presented as
assets or liabilities.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Derivative financial instruments
that are designated for hedging cash flows, are stated, according
to FAS No. 133, at their estimated fair value. Changes in their
fair value during the reporting period are charged, when
occurred, as capital reserve, under other comprehensive income,
in shareholders' equity.
11. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
A. DETERMINATION OF A "COMPONENT OF AN ENTITY":
Upon realization of a "component of an entity" the results
thereof should be accounted for as discontinued operations.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. A "component of an entity"
comprises operations that (i) can be distinguished operationally
and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the
entity; (ii) represents a separate major line of business or
geographical area of operations. The applicable Israeli
principles do not address a "reporting unit" (as defined in
standard No. 15 of the IASB) to be considered "a component of an
entity" for discontinued operation purposes.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. A "component of an entity"
comprises operations and cash flows that can be clearly
distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting
purposes, from the rest of the entity. A "component of an entity"
may be a "reportable segment" or an "operating segment" (as those
terms are defined in SFAS No. 131), a "reporting unit" (as that
term is defined in SFAS No. 142), a subsidiary, or an "asset
group" (as that term is defined in SFAS No. 144). The results of
operations of a "component of an entity" that either has been
disposed of or is classified as held-for-sale, shall be reported
as discontinued operations, if both of the following conditions
are met: (i) the operations and cash flows of the component have
been (or will be) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the
entity as a result of the disposal transaction; and (ii) the
entity will not have any significant continuing involvement in
the operations of the component after the disposal transaction.
Each hotel or commercial center is, as of the date of the
financial statements, the lowest level at which the operations
and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, operationally and
for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the entity.
Therefore, each hotel and/or commercial center is considered for
discontinued operations purpose, as a "component of the entity".
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EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
11. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONT.)
B. GAIN RECOGNITION:
As for the description of the sale of plant by Elscint
("Ma'alot transaction"), see Note 22A., above.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. A gain from a sale transaction
is recognized only after providing an acceptable level of
assurance of the existence and the amount of the gain. Gain
generation process is deemed to be culminated when: (i) realized
(assets are exchanged for cash or claim to cash) or realizable
(ii) the seller has substantially accomplished what it must do in
order to be entitled to the benefits represented by the gain. The
gain from the sale of a business should be recognized, generally,
when the following conditions have been satisfied: (i) the seller
has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of
ownership; (ii) the seller retains neither continuing managerial
involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor
effective control over the assets/business sold; (iii) any major
uncertainties as to ultimate realization of profit have been
removed and the amount of the gain can be measured reliably; and
(iv) it is probable that the economic benefits associated with
the transaction will flow to the seller and the collection of the
sale price is reasonably assured. In light of the above
mentioned, the gain was recognized in the Company's 2002
financial statements.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Gain from such sale of business
should not be recognized unless all consideration was in the hand
of the seller at the balance sheet date. Since in the Ma'alot
transaction, a significant portion of the cash consideration was,
according to the buyer's request, deposited in escrow, for future
release, in order to secure the potential purchase price
adjustments, that may be required (if any), the gain on the sale
was recognized, for U.S. GAAP purposes, in the Company's 2003
financial statements.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - DIVIDEND
If a dividend is declared subsequent to the balance sheet date but
before the financial statements are issued, the dividend is not
recognized as a liability at the balance sheet date.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Such dividend is to be recorded as a
separate item in the shareholders' equity, named "declared dividend
after the balance sheet date".
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Such dividend is not recorded as a
separate item in the shareholders' equity.
13. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE
In accordance with Israeli GAAP.
A. Convertible debentures are included, in each reporting period,
on the basis of the probability of their conversion as at the
date of the end of each respective reporting period. If
conversion is not probable they are recorded as liabilities at
their monetary value; if conversion is probable they are
presented as a separate caption between liabilities and
shareholders' equity, at the higher of their monetary or
non-monetary value.
B. The "beneficial conversion feature" component is not
recognized in the financial statements, separately, within the
shareholders' equity.
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13. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE (CONT.)
In accordance with U.S. GAAP.
A. Convertible debentures are recorded as liabilities at their
monetary value.
B. In accordance with EITF No. 98-5, "Accounting for Convertible
Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently
Adjustable Conversion Ratios" and EITF No. 00-27, "Application
of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments",
embedded "beneficial conversion features" included in
convertible securities, should be valued separately at
issuance. The embedded "beneficial conversion feature" should
be recognized and measured by allocating a portion of the
proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature to
additional paid-in capital. That amount should be calculated
at the commitment date as the difference between the
conversion price and the fair value of the common stock or
other securities into which the security is convertible,
multiplied by the number of shares into which the security is
convertible (intrinsic value).
The abovementioned differences do not have any substantial effect on
the consolidated financial statements for the reporting periods
presented.
14. GUARANTEES PROVIDED IN FAVOR OF THIRD PARTIES
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Neither liability recognition nor
disclosure, in respect of guarantees issued and provided by the
Company in favor of other third parties, are required.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. In November 2002, FASB Interpretation
No. 45 ("FIN 45"), "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements
for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of
Others" was issued. This interpretation requires elaborating on the
disclosures that must be made by a guarantor in its financial
statements about its obligations under certain guarantees that it has
issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize,
at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the
obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The Interpretation
requires the guarantor to recognize a liability for the non-contingent
component of the guarantee, that is the obligation to stand ready to
perform in the event that specified triggering events or conditions
occur. The initial measurement of this liability is the fair value of
the guarantee at inception. The recognition of the liability is
required even if it is not probable that payments will be required
under the guarantee or if the guarantee was issued with a premium
payment or as part of a transaction with multiple elements. The
management of the Company is of the opinion that FIN 45 does not have
a material impact on its financial statements.
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A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
15. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION IN RESPECT OF "VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES"
("VIE")
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Statement of Opinion No. 57 of the
ICPAI, which constitutes the sole prevailing pronouncement for
consolidation principles in Israel, does not deal with control
achieved through means other than voting rights.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Interpretation No. 46 ("FIN 46"),
"Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB
51", provides a new framework for identifying variable interest
entities ("VIE") and determining when a company should include the
assets, liabilities and results of operations of a VIE in its
consolidated financial statements. In December 2003, the FASB issued
FIN 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities" ("FIN 46-R") to address certain FIN 46 implementation
issues.
An entity is considered as a VIE when (i) the equity investment at
risk is not sufficient to permit the entity from financing its
activities without additional subordinated financial support from
other parties; or (ii) equity holders either: (a) lack direct or
indirect ability to make decisions about the entity; (b) are not
obligated to absorb expected losses of the entity; or (c) do not have
the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity if they
occur. If an entity or investment is deemed to be a VIE, an enterprise
that absorbs a majority of the expected losses of the VIE or receives
a majority of the residual returns (if no other variable interests
absorb majority of the VIE's losses), or both, is considered the
"primary beneficiary" and must consolidate the VIE.
FIN 46 was effective immediately for VIEs created after January 31,
2003. For VIEs created before January 31, 2003, the provisions of FIN
46, as revised, were adopted as of December 31, 2004. The adoption of
the provisions applicable to variable interests did not have a
significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial position,
consolidated results of operations, or liquidity.
16. OTHER DIFFERENCES
a. Translation of profit and loss items:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. As from January 1, 2004 revenues
and expenses of foreign operations constituting "autonomous
foreign entities", are translated based on exchange rate as at
the date of transaction or cash flow, as the case may be, or for
sake of practicality, using the average exchange rate for the
period; thus, as from that date, no differences between Israeli
GAAP and U.S. GAAP, exists. Principles used through Decembers 31,
2003 provided for translation of all items of the "autonomous
foreign entities" financial statements (including those of the
statements of operations and cash flows), based on "closing
rates".
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. In accordance with SFAS No. 52, the
transactions included in the statements of operations and cash
flows of an "autonomous foreign entity," are translated at the
actual transaction rates or the average rate for the period, for
all reporting years included in these financial statements.
b. Start-up costs:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP.
(i) Pre-operating costs in respect of hotels and/or commercial
centers operations are stated at cost and amortized over a
three-year period from commencement of full scale
operations.
(ii) Initiation costs of projects which do not meet
capitalization criteria (see Note 2I. above) are included as
operating expenses.
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16. OTHER DIFFERENCES (CONT.)
b. Start-up costs (cont.):
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. In accordance with the Statement of
Position ("SOP") 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of Start-up
Activities", all costs of start-up activities (pre-opening,
pre-operating and organizational costs) are expensed, within
operating expenses, as incurred.
c. Marketable Securities:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Investments in marketable
securities, designated by management for sale in the short term,
are included in current assets at their market value at the
balance-sheet date. Changes in value are charged to the statement
of operations, as incurred.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. In accordance with SFAS No. 115,
marketable securities that are acquired and held principally for
the purpose of selling them within the near future, are
classified as trading securities and are reported at their fair
value. Unrealized gains and losses in respect of such securities,
are included in the statement of operations. Marketable
securities not classified as trading securities, are classified
as available-for-sale securities and are reported at their fair
value. Unrealized gains and losses in respect of such securities,
are included in a separate item within the shareholders' equity
and reported as other comprehensive income. Held-to-maturity
securities are debt securities for which the Company has the
intent and ability to hold to maturity. Losses resulting from
other-than-temporary impairment, are included in the statement of
operations, as incurred.
d. Capitalization of rent costs:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Rent costs incurred during the
construction period have been capitalized to the cost of the
assets.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. There are two acceptable methods to
account for rent costs incurred during the construction period as
follows: (i) to expense these costs as incurred in the period
they are recognized (the "Expense Method"); or (ii) to capitalize
these costs to the cost of the assets (the "Capitalization
Method"). The Company applies for U.S. GAAP purposes the Expense
Method.
e. Convertible securities of investees:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. A company is required to record
a provision for losses which may incur as a result of the
dilution of its shareholdings in investees upon exercise of
vested share options, when it is probable that they will be
exercised.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. A loss resulting from the dilution
of a Company's shareholdings, in the event the share options are
exercised, is recorded in its financial statements only at the
time of exercise.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
16. OTHER DIFFERENCES (CONT.)
f. Contingent consideration based on security price:
Consideration for a business combination may be contingent on the
change in the market price of the shares issued by the acquirer.
Under such an agreement, unless the price of the shares issued
equals, at least, an agreed amount ("Specified Amount") on the
date such contingency have been resolved ("Specified date") the
acquiring corporation is required to issue additional shares or
to transfer cash (at the acquirer's sole discretion) in order to
make the current value of the total consideration equal to the
Specified Amount. The Company in such a transaction elected at
the settlement (specified) date to issue additional shares (see
Note 18B.(ii), above).
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. The shares, which are issued
unconditionally at the date the transaction is consummated,
should be recorded at their market price at such date. The
difference between the market price of such shares upon issuance,
and the Specified Amount, is recorded as a monetary liability.
Changes in the value of the liability (since the shares issuance
through the specified date), are recorded in the statement of
operations for each reporting period. On the specified date, by
way of issuance of additional shares, such liability is to be
charged to share capital and to premium on shares.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. The shares issued unconditionally
at the date the transaction is consummated, should be recorded at
the Specified Amount, discounted to its present value. No
adjustments on the shareholders' equity and on other balance
sheet items are required until and after the contingency is
resolved by way of issuance of additional shares.
g. Costs incurred in connection with an exchange or modification
of a debt instrument between an existing borrower and lender:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Fees paid by the debtor to the
creditor ("fees") or costs incurred with third parties ("Costs")
directly related to the exchange or modification of a debt
instrument, which is not accounted for as a debt extinguishment,
should be accounted as an adjustment to the carrying amount of
the new debt, due to the fact that the terms of the old debt and
the new debt are not considered substantially different, and are
amortized over the remaining term of the replacement or modified
debt.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. Such expenses are distinguished
into two categories: (i) Fees paid as part of an exchange or
modification, which is not accounted for as a debt
extinguishment, should be accounted as an adjustment of interest
expense and amortized over the remaining term of the replacement
or modified debt instrument; (ii) Costs incurred with third
parties, should be expensed, as incurred.
h. Classification of certain expenses:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP. Certain expenses (mainly,
impairment of long-lived assets and investments which are
included on cost basis) are presented as "other expenses".
In accordance with U.S. GAAP. These expenses are included
within operating expenses.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
17. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")
In accordance with Israeli GAAP.
a. Share options and shares issued to employees for consideration
of loans for which the sole security for their repayment is
the shares granted (that are treated as options) are included
in the computation of basic earnings per share only when
vested and if their exercise is considered to be probable. In
such case, basic earnings are adjusted for "notional interest"
resulting from such securities. Calculation of the probability
is based on the ratio between the market price of the shares
and the present value of the exercise price of the options or
the present value of the repayment amount of the loans granted
for the purchase of such shares, as applicable.
b. Shares whose issuance is contingent on the Company's future share
price ("Contingently issuable shares"), are not included in the
weighted average number of issued shares for the purpose of both
calculating the basic EPS and the diluted EPS.
c. Share options (including shares for consideration of loans for
which the sole security for repayment is the shares granted),
which are unvested and/or whose exercise is not probable, are
nevertheless considered as exercised, for the purpose of
calculating the diluted earnings per share, in addition to the
outstanding and issued shares, whereas the basic earnings are
adjusted for "notional interest" resulting out of such option
exercised if their effect is dilutive.
d. In addition to the above, and for the purpose of calculating
the diluted earnings per share, the net income of the Company
is adjusted for the provision for losses, if any, as a result
of a dilution of its shareholding in investees, assuming that
all of the investees' convertible securities (including those
whose exercise is not probable) are considered as exercised.
In computing, basic EPS, the Company's share in investees'
results of operations is taken into account in accordance with
the amount, which is included in the financial statements.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP.
a. In accordance with SFAS 128, basic earnings per share is computed
on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the year, without taking into consideration any
convertible securities.
b. If all necessary conditions have not been satisfied by the end of
the year, the number of contingently issuable shares included in
diluted EPS shall be based on the number of shares, if any, that
would be issuable if the end of the reporting year were the end
of the contingency year and if the result would be dilutive.
c. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year,
with the addition of the potential dilution of the options
exercisable into shares outstanding during the year (including
shares issued for consideration of loans which the sole security
for their repayment is the shares granted), applying the
"treasury stock method".
d. The Company's share in the investees' results of operations is
computed by multiplying the number of the investee's shares held
by the Company by the investee's EPS (basic or diluted).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
18. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UNDER U.S. GAAP
a. In February 2004, the FASB issued EITF Issue No. 03-1, "The
Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application
to Certain Investments" ("EITF 03-1). This EITF was issued to
determine the meaning of other-than-temporary impairment and
its application to investments in debt and equity securities
within the scope of SFAS 115. EITF 03-1 also applies to
investments in equity securities that are both outside the
scope of SFAS 115 and are not accounted for by the equity
method, which are defined as "cost method investments." The
impairment measurement and recognition guidance prescribed in
EITF 03-1 is delayed until the final issuance of FSP EITF
03-1-a. The disclosure requirements for available-for-sale
investments are effective for annual reporting periods ending
after June 15, 2003 and for investments presented under the
cost method for annual reporting periods ending after June 15,
2004. The Company does not expect that the adoption of the
provisions of EITF 03-1 will have a material effect on its
financial position or results of operations.
b. In December 2004, the FASB issued a revision to SFAS No. 123
(revised 2004), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS No. 123R"). In
March 2005 the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No.
107 ("SAB 107"), providing guidance on SFAS No. 123R. SFAS No.
123R supercedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees, and amends SFAS No. 95, Statement of Cash
Flows. Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123R is similar to
the approach described in SFAS No. 123.
SFAS 123R establishes standards for the accounting for
transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments
for goods or services; focuses primarily on accounting for
transactions in which an entity obtains employee and directors
services in share-based payment transactions; and does not change
the accounting guidance for share-based payment transactions with
parties other than employees.
SFAS 123R eliminates the alternative to use APB 25's intrinsic
value method of accounting that was provided in SFAS 123 as
originally issued and requires to measure the cost of employee
services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments
based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The
fair-value-based method in this Statement is similar to the
fair-value-based method in SFAS 123 in most respects. The costs
associated with the awards will be recognized over the period
during which an employee is required to provide service in
exchange for the award - the requisite service period (usually
the vesting period).
The grant-date fair value of employee share options and similar
instruments will be estimated using option-pricing models
adjusted for the unique characteristics of those instruments
(unless observable market prices for the same or similar
instruments are available). If an equity award is modified after
the grant date, incremental compensation cost will be recognized
in an amount equal to the excess of the fair value of the
modified award over the fair value of the original award
immediately before the modification.
The provisions of SFAS 123R apply to all awards to be granted by
the Company after January 1, 2006 and to awards modified,
repurchased, or cancelled after that date. When initially
applying the provisions of SFAS 123R, the Company will be
required to elect between using either the "modified prospective
method" or the "modified retrospective method". Under the
modified prospective method, the Company is required to recognize
compensation cost for all awards granted after the adoption of
SFAS 123R and for the unvested portion of previously granted
awards that are outstanding on that date. Under the modified
retrospective method, the Company is required to restate its
previously issued financial statements to recognize the amounts
previously calculated and reported on a pro forma basis, as if
the original provisions of SFAS 123 had been adopted. Under both
methods, it is permitted to use either a straight line or an
accelerated method to amortize the cost as an expense for awards
with graded vesting.
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EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
A. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
18. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (CONT.)
b. (Cont.)
The Company expects to comply with Statement No. 123R when
effective. Since the majorities of our stock-based-awards have or
will be vested not later than December 31, 2005, the Company does
not expect the adoption of Statement 123R to result in the
immediate recognition of material additional stock-based-award
expenses. Management has recently commenced identifying the
potential future impact of applying the provisions of SFAS 123R,
including each of its proposed transition methods, yet is
currently unable to fully quantify the effect of this Standard on
the Company's future financial position and results of
operations. Nonetheless, it is expected that the adoption of SFAS
123R will increase the stock-based-award expenses the Company is
to record in the future in comparison to the expenses recorded
under the guidance currently applied by the Company.
c. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, "Exchanges of
Non-monetary Assets, an amendment of APB No. 29". This
Statement amends APB. 29 to eliminate the exception for
non-monetary exchanges of similar productive assets, and
replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of
non-monetary assets that do not have commercial substance. The
Statement specifies that a non-monetary exchange has
commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity
are expected to change significantly as a result of the
exchange. This Statement is effective for non-monetary asset
exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15,
2005. Earlier application is permitted for non-monetary asset
exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after the date
this Statement is issued. Retroactive application is not
permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of
SFAS 153 will have a material effect on its financial position
or results of operations.
d. In November 2004, the EITF reached a consensus on EITF 03-13,
"Applying the Conditions in Paragraph 42 of FASB Statement No.
144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets, in Determining Whether to Report Discontinued
Operations". The EITF reached a consensus in this issue on an
approach for evaluating whether the criteria in SFAS No. 144
have been met for purposes of classifying the results of
operations of a component of an entity that either has been
disposed of or is classified as held-for-sale as discontinued
operations. The approach includes an evaluation of whether the
operations and cash flows of a disposed component have been or
will be eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity.
Such evaluation depends on whether continuing cash flows have
been or are expected to be generated, whether those continuing
cash flows are direct or indirect and whether those continuing
cash flows are significant. The approach also considers the
continuing involvement as the ability to carry out significant
influence on the operating and/or financial policies of the
disposed component. The consensus also requires financial
statement disclosure of certain information for each
discontinued operation that generates continuing cash flows.
EITF 03-13 is effective for components of an enterprise that
are either disposed of or classified as held-for-sale in
fiscal periods beginning after January 1, 2005. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact of the implementation of EITF
03-13 on its consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS:
A. THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISRAELI GAAP
IS RECONCILED TO U.S. GAAP AS FOLLOWS:
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IN THESE DIS- CON-
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STATEMENTS CONCILIATIONS OPERATION TOTAL TRANSLATION
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REVENUES
Commercial center operations 311,893 -- (111,320) 200,573 46,558
Hotels operations and management 218,365 -- -- 218,365 50,688
Sale of medical systems 44,049 -- -- 44,049 10,225
Lease of assets 13,238 -- -- 13,238 3,073
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
587,545 -- (111,320) 476,225 110,544
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
COSTS OF REVENUES
Commercial center operations 199,780 2,139 (58,179) 143,740 33,366
Hotels operations and management 201,094 2,657 -- 203,751 47,296
Sale of medical systems 9,834 215 -- 10,049 2,333
Lease of assets 3,175 -- -- 3,175 737
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
413,883 5,011 (58,179) 360,715 83,732
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
GROSS PROFIT 173,662 (5,011) (53,141) 115,510 26,812
Project initiation expenses 2,371 1,699 -- 4,070 945
Impairment of long-lived assets and
investment -- 59,166 -- 59,166 13,734
Research and development expenses, net 38,158 3,412 -- 41,570 9,649
Marketing and selling expenses 43,075 (781) (4,479) 37,815 8,778
General and administrative expenses 92,536 3,020 (5,782) 89,774 20,838
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
176,140 66,516 (10,261) 232,395 53,944
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
OPERATING LOSS BEFORE FINANCIAL
EXPENSES, NET (2,478) (71,527) (42,880) (116,885) (27,132)
Financial expenses, net (53,569) (9,030) (41,336) (103,935) (24,126)
Other income, net 96,908 (76,895) (15,712) 4,301 998
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 40,861 (157,452) (99,928) (216,519) (50,260)
Income taxes (tax benefits) 15,804 (19,641) (13,386) (17,223) (3,998)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAXES 25,057 (137,811) (86,542) (199,296) (46,262)
Share in results of associated
companies, net (15,968) 4,368 -- (11,600) (2,693)
Minority interest in results of
subsidiaries, net 27,448 (2,350) -- 25,098 5,826
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
PROFIT (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
OPERATION 36,537 (135,793) (86,542) (185,798) (43,129)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Profit from discontinued operation,
net of taxes:
Profit from the ordinary activities
of the operation 6,810 -- 70,833 77,643 18,024
Gain on discontinuance -- -- 15,709 15,709 3,646
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
6,810 -- 86,542 93,352 21,670
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME (LOSS) 43,347 (135,793) -- (92,446) (21,459)
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
EARNING (LOSS) PER SHARE:
BASIC:
Continuing operations 1.59 (8.07) (1.87)
Discontinued operations 0.30 4.05 0.94
-------- -------- --------
1.89 (4.02) (0.93)
======== ======== ========
DILUTED:
Continuing operations 1.56 (8.07) (1.87)
Discontinued operations 0.28 4.05 0.94
-------- -------- --------
1.84 (4.02) (0.93)
======== ======== ========
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
1. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT.):
A. THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISRAELI GAAP
IS RECONCILED TO U.S. GAAP AS FOLLOWS (CONT.):
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IN THESE DIS-
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STATEMENTS CONCILIATIONS OPERATION TOTAL
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REVENUES
Commercial center operations 347,056 (12,673) (217,658) 116,725
Hotels operations and management 189,205 3,748 -- 192,953
Lease of assets 13,495 -- -- 13,495
-------- -------- -------- --------
549,756 (8,925) (217,658) 323,173
-------- -------- -------- --------
COSTS OF REVENUES
Commercial center operations 192,916 (2,286) (110,192) 80,438
Hotels operations and management 177,690 1,504 -- 179,194
Lease of assets 3,510 -- -- 3,510
-------- -------- -------- --------
374,116 (782) (110,192) 263,142
-------- -------- -------- --------
GROSS PROFIT 175,640 (8,143) (107,466) 60,031
Project initiation expenses 8,839 (285) -- 8,554
Impairment of long-lived assets and
investment -- 22,494 -- 22,494
Research and development expenses, net 43,719 (*)9,920 -- 53,639
Marketing and selling expenses 30,969 (*)(2,616) (12,146) 16,207
General and administrative expenses 87,035 (*)4,590 (12,370) 79,255
-------- -------- -------- --------
170,562 34,103 (24,516) 180,149
-------- -------- -------- --------
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE
FINANCIAL EXPENSES, NET 5,078 (42,246) (82,950) (120,118)
Financial expenses, net (211,821) 170,465 (13,142) (54,498)
Other income, net 34,652 (17,607) 1,641 18,686
-------- -------- -------- --------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (172,091) 110,612 (94,451) (155,930)
Tax benefits (20,217) 27,011 (10,688) (3,894)
-------- -------- -------- --------
LOSS AFTER INCOME TAXES (151,874) 83,601 (83,763) (152,036)
Share in results of associated
companies, net (20,951) 5,167 -- (15,784)
Minority interest in results of
subsidiaries, net 48,671 (18,796) -- 29,875
-------- -------- -------- --------
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATION (124,154) 69,972 (83,763) (137,945)
Profit from the ordinary activities of
the discontinued operation, net of
taxes 12,073 22,858 83,763 118,694
-------- -------- -------- --------
LOSS (112,081) 92,830 -- (19,251)
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EARNING (LOSS) PER SHARE:
BASIC:
Continuing operations (5.56) (2.43)
Discontinued operations 0.54 1.57
-------- --------
(5.02) (0.86)
======== ========
DILUTED:
Continuing operations (5.56) (2.43)
Discontinued operations 0.54 1.57
-------- --------
(5.02) (0.86)
======== ========
(*) Reclassified.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
1. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT.):
A. THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISRAELI GAAP
IS RECONCILED TO U.S. GAAP AS FOLLOWS (CONT.):
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IN THESE DIS-
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STATEMENTS CONCILIATIONS OPERATION TOTAL
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REVENUES
Commercial center operations 279,776 (27,461) (173,398) 78,917
Hotels operations and management 206,679 (12,767) -- 193,912
Long-term project 1,509 -- -- 1,509
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487,964 (40,228) (173,398) 274,338
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COSTS OF REVENUES
Commercial center operations 150,005 (10,570) (94,130) 45,305
Hotels operations and management 193,686 (13,566) -- 180,120
Long-term project 1,392 -- -- 1,392
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345,083 (24,136) (94,130) 226,817
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GROSS PROFIT 142,881 (16,092) (79,268) 47,521
Project initiation expenses 16,630 (*)(1,132) -- 15,498
Impairment of long-lived assets and
investment -- (*)17,761 -- 17,761
Research and development expenses, net 28,454 (*)4,381 -- 32,835
Marketing and selling expenses 28,052 (2,891) (12,708) 12,453
General and administrative expenses 88,020 (*)(250) (9,014) 78,756
-------- -------- -------- --------
161,156 17,869 (21,722) 157,303
-------- -------- -------- --------
OPERATING LOSS BEFORE FINANCIAL
EXPENSES, NET (18,275) (33,961) (57,546) (109,782)
Financial expenses, net (5,440) 40,142 (76,711) (42,009)
Other income (loss), net 9,504 (*)(13,294) -- (3,790)
-------- -------- -------- --------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (14,211) (7,113) (134,257) (155,581)
Income taxes 21,711 17,231 (37,831) 1,111
-------- -------- -------- --------
LOSS AFTER INCOME TAXES (35,922) (24,344) (96,426) (156,692)
Share in results of associated
companies, net (2,906) (16,492) -- (19,398)
Minority interest in results of
subsidiaries, net 24,490 (4,467) -- 20,023
-------- -------- -------- --------
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATION (14,338) (45,303) (96,426) (156,067)
Profit from the ordinary activities of
the discontinued operation, net of
taxes 54,752 (22,858) 96,426 128,320
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME (LOSS) 40,414 (68,161) -- (27,747)
======== ======== ======== ========
EARNING (LOSS) PER SHARE:
BASIC:
Continuing operations (0.64) (2.67)
Discontinued operations 2.45 1.43
-------- --------
1.81 (1.24)
======== ========
DILUTED:
Continuing operations (0.62) (2.77)
Discontinued operations 2.39 1.42
-------- --------
1.77 (1.35)
======== ========
(*) Reclassified.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS:
B. THE RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ISRAELI GAAP TO THE LOSS IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GAAP, IS
AS FOLLOWS (RECONCILING ITEMS ARE SHOWN NET OF TAXES):
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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Net income (loss) from
continuing operations, as
reported according to
Israeli GAAP 36,537 (124,154) (14,338) 8,481
Deferred taxes A3 38,190 (*)(4,700) (7,350) 8,865
Stock based compensation A4 (7,268) (14,473) (6,972) (1,687)
Issuance of shares by a
development stage investee A5 (13,003) (20,417) (24,823) (3,018)
Implementation of the equity
method A6 4,368 5,167 (2,185) 1,014
Capitalization of financial
expenses during the
construction period A7 (6,093) (*)33,265 (*)(2,242) (1,414)
Provision for impairment loss
of long lived assets and
investments A8 7,279 13,849 11,702 1,690
Realization of capital
reserve from translation
adjustments A9 (99,066) (32,253) (30,760) (22,996)
Derivative financial
instruments A10 (61,120) 115,982 23,051 (14,188)
Discontinued operations A11 (86,542) (83,763) (96,426) (20,089)
Other differences A16 3,270 (*)(8,852) (*)(2,362) 759
Minority interest in the
abovementioned
reconciliations (2,350) (17,596) (3,362) (546)
-------- -------- -------- -------
Loss from continuing
operations according to
U.S. GAAP (185,798) (137,945) (156,067) (43,129)
Income from discontinued
operations, net of taxes
according to U.S. GAAP A11 93,352 118,694 128,320 21,670
-------- -------- -------- -------
Net loss according to U.S.
GAAP (92,446) (19,251) (27,747) (21,459)
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(*) Reclassified.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
2. THE RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEETS PREPARED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ISRAELI GAAP TO U.S. GAAP, IS AS FOLLOWS
(CONT.):
RECONCILIATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 - REPORTED
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AS REPORTED
IN THESE
FINANCIAL
ITEM\SUBSECTION STATEMENTS(1) A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10
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IN THOUSAND NIS
Long-term deposits,
debentures, loans and
long-term receivable 113,785 1,372
Investments in investees and
other companies 71,608 (20,199)
Fixed assets, net 3,225,885 68,102 14,760 52,268 11,754
Real estate subject to a
sale contract 302,103
Other assets and deferred
expenses 45,110 43,217
Acquired patent rights,
technical know-how and
other intellectual property 10,749
Total assets 4,520,279 111,319 (20,199) 14,760 52,268 13,126
Long-term liabilities -
Deferred income taxes 31,552 107,982 971
Currency transaction on long
term agreements -- 57,957
Minority interest 430,687 1,486 (1,915) 5,692 20,025 (841)
Capital reserves 484,218 34,193 48,645 3,398 (1,646)
Deferred stock based
compensation -- (6,402)
Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustments 50,618 (1,657) 1,162 9,598 (1,801) 3,087 4,755 166,188 (40,883)
Dividend declared after
balance sheet date 159,503
Retained earnings 253,491 3,508 (28,953) (58,243) (19,881) 5,010 27,488 (166,188) (1,461)
Total shareholders' Equity 803,968 1,851 -- -- (18,284) 8,097 32,243 -- (43,990)
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TOTAL
RE- TOTAL CONVENIENCE
ITEM\SUBSECTION A12 A16 CONCILIATION U.S. GAAP TRANSLATION
--------------- --- --- ------------ --------- -----------
US$'000
Long-term deposits,
debentures, loans and
long-term receivable 1,372 115,157 26,731
Investments in investees and
other companies (20,199) 51,409 11,933
Fixed assets, net (3,657) 143,227 3,369,112 782,059
Real estate subject to a
sale contract 302,103 70,126
Other assets and deferred
expenses (11,888) 31,329 76,439 17,743
Acquired patent rights,
technical know-how and
other intellectual property 10,749 2,495
Total assets (15,545) 155,729 4,676,008 1,085,424
Long-term liabilities -
Deferred income taxes 1,420 110,373 141,925 32,944
Currency transaction on long
term agreements 57,957 57,957 13,453
Minority interest (3,415) 21,032 451,719 104,856
Capital reserves (1,764) 82,826 567,044 131,625
Deferred stock based
compensation (6,402) (6,402) (1,486)
Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustments (4,924) 135,525 186,143 43,209
Dividend declared after
balance sheet date (159,503) (159,503) -- --
Retained earnings 159,503 (6,862) (86,079) 167,682 38,923
Total shareholders' Equity -- (13,550) (33,633) 770,335 178,816
(1) Reclassified, in order for balance sheet items to conform with U.S.
GAAP presentation requirements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
2. THE RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEETS PREPARED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ISRAELI GAAP TO U.S. GAAP, IS AS FOLLOWS
(CONT.):
RECONCILIATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 - ADJUSTED
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ISRAELI GAAP
AS REPORTED IN
THESE FINANCIAL
ITEM\SUBSECTION STATEMENTS(1) A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9
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IN THOUSAND NIS
Long-term deposits, debentures,
loans and
long-term receivable 110,846
Investments in investees and
other companies 107,561 (25,563)
Fixed assets, net 4,629,675 111,900 17,984 84,296
Other assets and deferred
expenses 72,066 37,990
Acquired patent rights,
technical know-how and other
intellectual property 13,732
Total assets 5,527,575 149,890 (25,563) 17,984 84,296
Payables and other current
liabilities -
Liability for the acquisition
of shares in subsidiaries 19,132
Long-term liabilities -
Deferred income taxes 87,263 185,335 (564) 6,795
Currency transaction on long
term Agreements --
Minority interest 471,606 (5,765) (2,629) 6,302 19,999
Capital reserves 466,839 38,515 35,642 3,568
Deferred stock based
compensation -- (16,526)
Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustments 139,939 (1,438) (304) 9,598 (3,023) 1,939 7,145 99,987
Retained earnings 369,647 (28,242) (21,685) (45,240) (23,479) 10,307 50,357 (99,987)
Total shareholders' Equity 953,646 (29,680) -- -- (22,934) 12,246 57,502 --
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RE- TOTAL
ITEM\SUBSECTION A10 (1)A16 CONCILIATION U.S. GAAP
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Long-term deposits, debentures,
loans and
long-term receivable 4,199 4,199 115,045
Investments in investees and
other companies (25,563) 81,998
Fixed assets, net 169,433 (1,311) 382,302 5,011,977
Other assets and deferred
expenses (8,586) 29,404 101,470
Acquired patent rights,
technical know-how and other
intellectual property 13,732
Total assets 173,632 (9,897) 390,342 5,917,917
Payables and other current
liabilities -
Liability for the acquisition
of shares in subsidiaries (19,132) (19,132) --
Long-term liabilities -
Deferred income taxes (16,037) 1,149 176,678 263,941
Currency transaction on long
term Agreements 143,477 143,477 143,477
Minority interest 1,615 (2,488) 17,034 488,640
Capital reserves 2,584 18,595 98,904 565,743
Deferred stock based
compensation (16,526) (16,526)
Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustments (17,666) 3,204 99,442 239,381
Retained earnings 59,659 (11,225) (109,534) 260,113
Total shareholders' Equity 44,577 10,574 72,286 1,025,932
(1) Reclassified, in order for balance sheet items to conform with U.S.
GAAP presentation requirements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
2. PROPORTIONATE CONSOLIDATION:
Summarized data regarding the differences between the
proportionate consolidation method and the equity method:
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DECEMBER 31, 2004
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AS REPORTED
IN THESE EFFECT OF
FINANCIAL PROPORTIONATE EQUITY
STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATION METHOD
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IN THOUSAND NIS
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BALANCE SHEET:
Current assets 736,339 (67,035) 669,304
Non- current assets 3,783,940 (829,476) 2,954,464
Current liabilities 794,741 (263,711) 531,030
Non- current liabilities 2,490,883 (632,800) 1,858,083
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Income from sales and services 587,545 (186,624) 400,921
Gross profit 173,662 (80,422) 93,240
Operating loss (2,478) (41,982) (44,460)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
Net cash used in operating activities (21,562) (33,247) (54,809)
Net cash provided by investing activities 128,481 206,586 335,067
Net cash provided by financing activities 75,872 (171,680) (95,808)
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AS REPORTED
IN THESE EFFECT OF
FINANCIAL PROPORTIONATE EQUITY
STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATION METHOD
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IN THOUSAND NIS
---------------
BALANCE SHEET:
Current assets 577,467 (42,942) 534,525
Non- current assets 4,950,108 (636,878) 4,313,230
Current liabilities 1,178,415 (271,398) 907,017
Non- current liabilities 2,923,908 (408,422) 2,515,486
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Income from sales and services 549,756 (153,991) 395,765
Gross profit 175,640 (62,949) 112,691
Operating profit 5,078 (29,051) (23,973)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
Net cash used in operating activities (8,333) (19,452) (27,785)
Net cash provided by investing activities 131,443 167,855 299,298
Net cash used in financing activities (174,995) (155,820) (330,815)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
2. PROPORTIONATE CONSOLIDATION (CONT.):
Summarized data regarding the differences between the
proportionate consolidation method and the equity method:
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DECEMBER 31, 2002
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AS REPORTED
IN THESE EFFECT OF
FINANCIAL PROPORTIONATE EQUITY
STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATION METHOD
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IN THOUSAND NIS
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BALANCE SHEET:
Current assets 1,006,237 (31,512) 974,725
Non- current assets 4,729,783 (472,317) 4,257,466
Current liabilities 1,901,506 (134,175) 1,767,331
Non- current liabilities 2,286,308 (369,654) 1,916,654
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Income from sales and services 487,964 (150,531) 337,433
Gross profit 142,881 (55,524) 87,357
Operating loss (18,275) (13,781) (32,056)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
Net cash used in operating activities (3,966) (6,362) (10,328)
Net cash used in investing activities (497,736) 44,098 (453,638)
Net cash provided by financing activities 350,100 (36,771) 313,329
3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
"Comprehensive income" consists of the change, during the
current period, in the Company's shareholders' equity not
derived from shareholders' investments or from the
distribution of earnings to shareholders (including capital
reserve from transaction with controlling shareholders).
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
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2004 2003 2002 2004
---- ---- ---- ----
REPORTED ADJUSTED REPORTED
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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(IN THOUSAND NIS) US$'000
----------------- -------
Net loss in accordance with U.S. GAAP (92,446) (19,251) (27,747) (21,459)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (53,239) 49,098 173,613 (12,358)
Unrealized gain (losses) from derivative
instruments (4,230) 2,584 -- (982)
Unrealized gains (losses) from securities -- 3,114 (2,506) --
-------- ------ ------- -------
Total comprehensive income (loss) (149,915) 35,545 143,360 (34,799)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY U.S. GAAP
A. THE EFFECT ON PRO FORMA DATA CALCULATED ACCORDING TO
SFAS NO. 123 IS AS FOLLOWS:
(1) Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123, all
option plans and share incentive plan in the
Company and in Elscint are recorded in the
statement of operations, based on the fair
value of the shares or options granted, at
the grant date.
(2) The Black - Scholes model is used for
estimating fair value of such securities (at
each applicable measurement date), utilizing
the following assumptions:
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ELBIT INSIGHTEC ELSCINT
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OPTION
PLAN (1) SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN
-------- ------------------------------
a. Dividend yield (%) -- -- -- --
b. Risk free interest rate (%) 6 6 1.5-4 6
c. Expected lives from the date of grant (years) 1 5 7 5
d. Expected volatility (%) 37 24 -- 24
For pro forma disclosure, the compensation
expense for the shares and the share
options, granted, as estimated, is amortized
over the period of the benefit ("vesting
period").
(1) See Note 18C.
(3) Information relating to shares (in
consideration of loans which the sole
security for their repayment is the shares
granted) and options granted to employees
and directors:
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ELBIT INSIGHTEC ELSCINT
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OPTION
PLAN SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN
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Authorized 350,000 510,066 3,596,000 850,000
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Granted 350,000 510,066 2,961,000 771,000
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Vested 350,000 510,066 1,562,000 746,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
A. THE EFFECT ON PRO FORMA DATA CALCULATED ACCORDING TO
SFAS NO. 123 IS AS FOLLOWS (CONT.):
(4) If the cost of the benefit in respect of
shares or share options issued to employees
under this plan had been computed on the
basis of their fair value, in accordance
with SFAS No. 123, the effect on net income
and earnings per share in accordance with
U.S. GAAP would have been as follows:
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YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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2004 2003 2002
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IN THOUSAND NIS
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Pro forma net loss (in thousands NIS) (95,272) (19,867) (29,029)
======= ======= =======
Pro forma basic earnings per share (in NIS) (4.14) (0.89) (1.30)
======= ======= =======
Pro forma diluted earnings per share (in NIS) (4.14) (0.89) (1.41)
======= ======= =======
B. VALUATION ALLOWANCE OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS ACCORDING
TO FAS NO. 109:
The differences between Israeli GAAP and U.S GAAP as
described in paragraph A changed the balance of the
valuation allowance as follows:
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
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2004 2003 2004
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REPORTED ADJUSTED REPORTED
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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----------------- -------
As reported, according to Israeli GAAP 384,528 258,556 89,259
Reconciliation as per U.S. GAAP (24,624) (31,888) (5,716)
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According to U.S GAAP 359,904 226,668 83,543
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
C. BUSINESS SEGMENTS (BASED ON ISRAELI GAAP FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS)
Supplementary segment information requires according
to U.S. GAAP (SFAS131):
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COMMERCIAL R&D
AND IMAGE AND VENTURE LEASE
ENTERTAINMENT GUIDED CAPITAL OF OTHER
CENTERS HOTELS TREATMENT INVESTMENTS ASSETS ACTIVITIES TOTAL
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IN THOUSAND NIS
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YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2004:
Financial income
(expenses), net (1) 10,423 (9,904) (3,298) -- (8,367) (42,423) (53,569)
Other income (expenses),
net 85,316 609 12,580 (3,876) -- 2,279 96,908
Income taxes (tax benefits) 18,295 (647) -- -- -- (1,844) 15,804
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2003:
Financial income
(expenses), net (1) (190,756) 2,564 -- (3,137) (20,492) (211,821)
Other income (expenses),
net 2,621 (11,498) 21,247 (1,155) -- 23,437 34,652
Income taxes (tax benefits) (22,070) (6,583) -- -- 8,436 (20,217)
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2002:
Financial income
(expenses), net (1) (29,051) (4,539) -- -- 28,150 (5,440)
Other income (expenses),
net (2,234) (17,433) 24,823 (15,178) -- 19,526 9,504
Income taxes (tax benefits) 13,763 (4,862) -- -- 12,810 21,711
(1) Excluding financial results in respect of inter-company balances and
transactions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
E. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
A) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED ACCORDING
TO U.S. GAAP:
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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Interest paid 143,068 140,918 132,304 33,210
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Income tax paid 2,695 4,751 28,400 626
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B) EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS:
ACCORDING TO ISRAELI GAAP:
The statement shall report the effect of
exchange rate changes on cash balances held
in foreign currencies, only in "autonomous
foreign entities", in a separate part of the
reconciliation of the change in cash and
cash equivalents during the period.
ACCORDING TO U.S. GAAP:
The statement shall report the effect of
exchange rate changes on all cash balances
held in foreign currencies in all foreign
entities as a separate part of the
reconciliation of the change in cash and
cash equivalents during the period.
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
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2004 2003 2002 2004
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REPORTED ADJUSTED REPORTED
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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(IN THOUSAND NIS) US$'000
----------------- -------
As reported, according to Israeli
GAAP (522) 3,959 6,235 (121)
Reconciliation as per U.S. GAAP 3,362 (1,113) 5,248 780
----- ------ ------ ----
According to U.S. GAAP 2,840 2,846 11,483 659
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 25 - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S. GAAP AND THEIR
EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
B. THE EFFECT OF THE MATERIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISRAELI GAAP AND U.S.
GAAP ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.)
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY U.S. GAAP (CONT.)
E. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONT.)
C) CASH FLOW CLASSIFICATION:
ACCORDING TO ISRAELI GAAP
Proceeds from sale or purchase of marketable
securities are presented in cash flows from
investing activities in the statement of
cash flows.
ACCORDING TO U.S. GAAP
Proceeds from sale or purchase of marketable
securities which are classified by the
Company as held for trading are included in
cash flows from operating activities.
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2004 2003 2002 2004
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REPORTED ADJUSTED REPORTED
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CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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(IN THOUSAND NIS) US$'000
----------------- -------
Cash flows from operating activities:
As reported, according to Israeli
GAAP (21,562) (8,333) (3,966) (5,005)
Reconciliation as per U.S. GAAP (1,951) 2,413 10,276 (452)
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According to U.S. GAAP (23,513) 5,920 6,310 (5,457)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
As reported, according to Israeli
GAAP 128,481 131,443 (497,736) 29,824
Reconciliation as per U.S. GAAP 1,951 (2,413) (10,276) 452
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According to U.S. GAAP 130,432 129,030 (508,012) 30,276
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LIST OF MAJOR INVESTEE COMPANIES - DECEMBER 31, 2004
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RATE OF (DIRECT
AS WELL AS
INDIRECT) COUNTRY
OWNERSHIP OF
NAME OF COMPANY NATURE OF ACTIVITY AND CONTROL RESIDENCE
--------------- ------------------ ----------- ---------
%
-
ELSCINT LTD. ("Elscint") Management and
operation of Arena;
investment in companies 61.53 Israel
Bea Hotels N.V. ("B.H.") A holding company in
the hotel segment, The
mainly in Europe 100.0 Netherlands
SLS Sails Ltd. ("SLS") Ownership of a
commercial and
entertainment center
("Arena") 100.0 Israel
ELBIT ULTRASOUND NETHERLANDS B.V. ("EUN") A holding company 100.0 The
Netherlands
Plaza Centers (Europe) B.V. ("PC") Investment in the
commercial centers in
Central and Eastern The
Europe 100.0 Netherlands
Insightec - Image Guided ("Insightec) Development
Treatment Ltd. manufacturing and
marketing of means of
imaging-guided
treatment 56.2(*) Israel
(*) Subject to realization of allotted employee's shares (for further details
- see Note 9B.(2)), above.
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(ERNST & YOUNG LETTERHEAD)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
GAMIDA CELL LTD.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Gamida Cell
Ltd. (a development stage company) ("the Company") and its subsidiary as of
December 31, 2003 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years
then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
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). Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for
designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's
internal control over financial report. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and 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 and its subsidiary as of December 31, 2003 and 2004, and the
consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for each of the years
then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States.
Tel-Aviv, Israel KOST FORER GABBAY & KASIERER
A Member of Ernst & Young Global
February 28, 2005
(MAZARS LETTERHEAD)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS OF
B.E.A. HOTELS N.V.
INTRODUCTION
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of B.E.A. Hotels N.V. ("the
Company") as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the statements of income and the
statements of changes in shareholders' equity of the company 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.
SCOPE
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards of Auditing
and in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit in order to obtain reasonable assurance that 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 the Board of Directors and management of the company, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
OPINION
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31,
2004 and 2003 and the results of its operations for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 2004, in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards.
Amsterdam, March 21, 2005
MAZARS PAARDEKOOPER HOFFMAN
/s/ F.D.N. Walta RA
F.D.N. Walta RA
[GRAPHIC OMITTED]
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF
PLAZA CENTERS (EUROPE) B.V.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Plaza Centers
(Europe) B.V. ("the Company") and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2004 and
2003 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in
shareholders' equity 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 management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit 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 the management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audit, the consolidated financial statements
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2004
and 2003 and the consolidated results of their operations, the changes in
shareholders' equity and their cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in Israel.
As explained in Note 2, the consolidated financial statements at, and for the
periods ended subsequent to, December 31, 2003, are presented in reported
amounts, in accordance with accounting standards of the Israeli Accounting
Standards Board. The consolidated financial statements at, and for the
reporting periods ended until that date are presented in values adjusted until
then for the changes in the general purchasing power of the different
currencies in the countries of operation of the Company and its subsidiaries,
in accordance with pronouncements of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
Budapest, Hungary
March 30, 2005
KPMG Hungaria Kft.
Dates Referenced Herein and Documents Incorporated by Reference
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