Cellcom Israel Announces Sharing Network Partner Has Not Made Additional Payment
Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL) announced that its cellular sharing network partner, Marathon 018 Xfone Ltd., has failed to make payments due on October 31 and November 30, 2020. As a result, the company is exercising its rights under the agreement. However, Cellcom cannot currently assess the implications of this non-payment on its financial results. The network sharing agreements represent a significant portion of the company's revenue, as highlighted in its 2019 annual report.
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- Non-payment of network sharing fees by partner Xfone could impact revenue.
- Uncertainty regarding the implications of Xfone's non-payment on financial results.
NETANYA, Israel, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL) (TASE: CEL) (hereinafter: the "Company") announced today that following its previous announcement regarding its cellular sharing network partner, Marathon 018 Xfone Ltd., or Xfone, non-payment of the monthly payment due October 31, Xfone has not paid an additional monthly payment due November 30, 2020, under the sharing network agreement.
The Company acts to exercise its rights under the agreement.
At this stage, the Company cannot assess the implications on the Company's results.
For additional details regarding the materiality of the network sharing agreement on the Company's results, see the Company's 2019 annual report on Form 20-F, dated March 23, 2020, under "Item 3. Risk Factors - Our network sharing agreements consideration constitute a significant portion of our revenues" and Item 4. Information on the Company – B. Business Overview – Networks and Infrastructure – Network sharing agreements" and the Company's current report on Form 6-K dated November 16, 2020.
About Cellcom Israel
Cellcom Israel Ltd., established in 1994, is a leading Israeli communications group, providing a wide range of communications services. Cellcom Israel is the largest Israeli cellular provider, providing its cellular subscribers with a broad range of services including cellular telephony, roaming services, text and multimedia messaging, advanced cellular and data services and other value-added services in the areas of mobile office, data protection etc., based on Cellcom Israel's technologically advanced infrastructure. The Company operates advanced networks enabling high-speed broadband and advanced multimedia services. Cellcom Israel offers nationwide customer service including telephone customer service, retail stores, and service and sale centers. Cellcom Israel further provides OTT TV services, internet infrastructure and connectivity services and international calling services, as well as landline telephone services in Israel. Cellcom Israel's shares are traded both on the New York Stock Exchange (CEL) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (CEL). For additional information please visit the Company's website http://investors.cellcom.co.il.
Company Contact Shai Amsalem | Investor Relations Contact Elad Levy |
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