Ellomay Capital Reports Publication of Financial Statements of Dorad Energy Ltd. for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

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Ellomay Capital, a developer of renewable energy projects, announced the publication of financial statements for Dorad Energy for Q1 2024. Ellomay holds approximately 9.4% of Dorad through Ellomay Luzon Energy. Dorad reported unaudited revenues of NIS 610.9 million and an operating profit of NIS 118.6 million for the quarter.

Electricity demand for Dorad is seasonal, with higher consumption in winter and summer. The period covered includes the winter months of January and February. The financial results may not indicate full-year performance due to seasonal variations and other factors like changes in TAOZ tariffs and the impact of the Israeli CPI on interest payments.

Dorad mentioned the potential impact of the ongoing war in Israel since October 7, 2023, on its short-term business results, although it considers this impact to be immaterial for now. The long-term effects remain uncertain.

Positive

• Dorad Energy reported unaudited revenues of approximately NIS 610.9 million for Q1 2024.
• Dorad Energy reported an operating profit of approximately NIS 118.6 million for Q1 2024.
• Ellomay provides a convenience translation of Dorad's financial results, enhancing transparency for shareholders.

Negative

• The financial results may not be indicative of full-year performance due to seasonal variations and other factors.
• The impact of the Israeli CPI on interest payments could affect future financial results.
• Ongoing war in Israel could have an uncertain impact on Dorad's medium and long-term business activities.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Ellomay Capital's decision to publish Dorad Energy Ltd.'s financial results provides significant insights into the company's performance, especially for those closely following Ellomay's investments and the renewable energy sector. Dorad's unaudited revenues of NIS 610.9 million and operating profit of NIS 118.6 million for the first quarter of 2024 indicate a strong revenue stream, albeit influenced by seasonal demand for electricity. It's important to highlight that these results encompass winter months, where energy demand is generally elevated due to heating needs.

Seasonal variability in demand and the impact of changing electricity tariffs (TAOZ) are noteworthy here. Investors should be aware that Dorad's results may fluctuate significantly throughout the year, reflecting these seasonal factors. Additionally, the mention of the Israeli CPI and its impact on Dorad's interest payments on its credit facility is a critical element, as it suggests potential financial strain or adjustments depending on inflation trends.

Finally, the geopolitical situation and its potential long-term impact on Dorad's operations cannot be ignored. While the immediate effect is deemed immaterial, the future remains uncertain and ongoing hostilities could alter this outlook. Retail investors should consider these factors when evaluating the stability and potential growth of Ellomay's underlying investments.

TEL AVIV, Israel, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American: ELLO) (TASE: ELLO) ("Ellomay" or the "Company"), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe, Israel and USA, today reported the publication in Israel of financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 of Dorad Energy Ltd. ("Dorad"), in which Ellomay currently indirectly holds approximately 9.4% through its indirect 50% ownership of Ellomay Luzon Energy Infrastructures Ltd. (formerly U. Dori Energy Infrastructures Ltd.) ("Ellomay Luzon Energy").

On May 31, 2024, Amos Luzon Entrepreneurship and Energy Group Ltd. (the "Luzon Group"), an Israeli public company that currently holds the remaining 50% of Ellomay Luzon Energy, which, in turn, holds 18.75% of Dorad, published its quarterly report in Israel based on the requirements of the Israeli Securities Law, 1968. Based on applicable regulatory requirements, the quarterly report of the Luzon Group includes the financial statements of Dorad for the same period.

The financial statements of Dorad for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Ellomay will include its indirect share of these results (through its holdings in Ellomay Luzon Energy) in its financial results for this period. In an effort to provide Ellomay's shareholders with access to Dorad's financial results (which were published in Hebrew), Ellomay hereby provides a convenience translation of Dorad's financial results.

Dorad Financial Highlights

• Dorad's unaudited revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 – approximately NIS 610.9 million.
• Dorad's unaudited operating profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 – approximately NIS 118.6 million.

Based on the information provided by Dorad, the demand for electricity by Dorad's customers is seasonal and is affected by, inter alia, the climate prevailing in that season. Since January 1, 2023, the months of the year are split into three seasons as follows: the summer season – the months of June, July, August and September; the winter season – the months of December, January and February; and intermediate seasons – (spring and autumn), the months from March to May, October and November. There is a higher demand for electricity during the winter and summer seasons, and the average electricity consumption is higher in these seasons than in the intermediate seasons and is even characterized by peak demands due to extreme climate conditions of heat or cold. In addition, Dorad's revenues are affected by the change in load and time tariffs – TAOZ (an electricity tariff that varies across seasons and across the day in accordance with demand hour clusters), as, on average, TAOZ tariffs are higher in the summer season than in the intermediate and winter seasons. Therefore, the results presented for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, which include winter months of January and February and the intermediate month of March, are not indicative of full year results. In addition, due to various reasons, including the effects of the increase in the Israeli CPI impacting interest payments by Dorad on its credit facility, the results included herein may not be indicative of first quarter results in the future or comparable to first quarter results in the past.

The financial statements of Dorad include a note concerning the war situation in Israel, which commenced on October 7, 2023, stating that Dorad estimated, based on the information it had as of May 27, 2024 (the date of approval of Dorad's financial statements as of March 31, 2024), that the current events and the security escalation in Israel have an impact on its results but that the impact on its short-term business results will be immaterial. Dorad further notes that as this event is not under the control of Dorad, and factors such as the continuation of the war and hostilities or their cessation may affect Dorad's assessments, as of the date of the financial statements, Dorad is unable to assess the extent of the impact of the war on its business activities and on its medium and long-term results. Dorad continues to regularly monitor the developments and is examining the effects on its operations and the value of its assets.

A translation of the financial results for Dorad as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023 and as of and for each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 is included at the end of this press release. Ellomay does not undertake to separately report Dorad's financial results in a press release in the future. Neither Ellomay nor its independent public accountants have reviewed or consulted with the Luzon Group, Ellomay Luzon Energy or Dorad with respect to the financial results included in this press release.

About Ellomay Capital Ltd.
Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ELLO". Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe and Israel.

To date, Ellomay has evaluated numerous opportunities and invested significant funds in the renewable, clean energy and natural resources industries in Israel, Italy and Spain, including:

• Approximately 35.9 MW of photovoltaic power plants in Spain, a photovoltaic power plant of approximately 9 MW in Israel and a photovoltaic power plant of 4.95 MW in Italy;
• 9.375% indirect interest in Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns and operates one of Israel's largest private power plants with production capacity of approximately 850MW, representing about 6%-8% of Israel's total current electricity consumption;
• 51% of Talasol, which owns a photovoltaic plant with a peak capacity of 300MW in the municipality of Talaván, Cáceres, Spain;
• Groen Gas Goor B.V., Groen Gas Oude-Tonge B.V. and Groen Gas Gelderland B.V., project companies operating anaerobic digestion plants in the Netherlands, with a green gas production capacity of approximately 3 million, 3.8 million and 9.5 million Nm3 per year, respectively;
• 83.333% of Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014) Ltd., which is involved in a project to construct a 156 MW pumped storage hydro power plant in the Manara Cliff, Israel;
• Ellomay Solar Italy One SRL that owns a photovoltaic plant with installed capacity of 14.8 MW in the Lazio Region, Italy that is ready for connection to the grid;
• Ellomay Solar Italy Four SRL (15.06 MW PV), Ellomay Solar Italy Five SRL (87.2 MW PV), Ellomay Solar Italy Seven SRL (54.77 MW PV), Ellomay Solar Italy Nine SRL (8 MW PV) and Ellomay Solar Italy Ten SRL (18 MW PV) that are developing photovoltaic projects in Italy that have reached "ready to build" status; and
• Fairfield Solar Project, LLC (13.44 MW PV), Malakoff Solar I, LLC (6.96 MW PV) and Malakoff Solar II, LLC (6.96 MW PV), that are constructing photovoltaic plants and Mexia Solar I, LLC (5.6 MW PV), Mexia Solar II, LLC (5.6 MW PV), and Talco Solar, LLC (10.3 MW PV), that are developing photovoltaic projects that have reached "ready to build" status, all in the Dallas Metropolitan area, Texas..

For more information about Ellomay, visit http://www.ellomay.com.

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company's management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company's plans and objectives, expectations and assumptions of management are forward-looking statements.  The use of certain words, including the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements, including changes in electricity prices and demand, continued war and hostilities and political and economic conditions generally in Israel, regulatory changes, the decisions of the Israeli Electricity Authority, changes in demand, technical and other disruptions in the operations of the power plant operated by Dorad, competition, changes in the supply and prices of resources required for the operation of the Dorad's facilities and in the price of oil and electricity, changes in the Israeli CPI, changes in interest rates, seasonality, failure to obtain financing for the expansion of Dorad and other risks applicable to projects under development and construction, and other risks applicable to projects under development and construction, in addition to other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's and Dorad's business that are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:
Kalia Rubenbach (Weintraub)
CFO
Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111
Email: hilai@ellomay.com 

 

 

Dorad Energy Ltd.
Statements of Financial Position
		March 31	March 31	December 31
		2024	2023	2023
		(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Audited)
		NIS thousands	NIS thousands	NIS thousands
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		399,596	323,883	219,246
Trade receivables and accrued income		181,182	184,689	211,866
Other receivables		13,850	19,224	12,095
Financial derivatives		-	3,902	-
Total current assets		594,628	531,698	443,207
Non-current assets
Restricted deposit		514,770	526,199	522,319
Prepaid expenses		29,548	31,573	30,053
Fixed assets		3,065,103	3,212,580	3,106,550
Intangible assets		7,573	6,722	7,653
Right of use assets		54,544	57,109	55,390
Total non-current assets		3,671,538	3,834,183	3,721,965
Total assets		4,266,166	4,365,881	4,165,172
Current liabilities
Current maturities of loans from banks		329,137	313,996	299,203
Current maturities of lease liabilities		4,787	4,645	4,787
Trade payables		158,545	172,081	166,089
Other payables Financial derivatives		19,897 1,125	19,214  -	31,446  -
Total current liabilities		513,491	509,936	501,525
Non-current liabilities
Loans from banks		2,001,668	2,235,981	1,995,909
Other Long-term liabilities		11,562	15,926	12,943
Long-term lease liabilities		48,007	50,130	47,618
Provision for dismantling and restoration		38,013	50,000	38,985
Deferred tax liabilities		297,691	231,157	278,095
Liabilities for employee benefits, net		160	160	160
Total non-current liabilities		2,397,101	2,583,354	2,373,710
Equity
Share capital		11	11	11
Share premium		642,199	642,199	642,199
Capital reserve from activities with shareholders		3,748	3,748	3,748
Retained earnings		709,616	626,633	643,979
Total equity		1,355,574	1,272,591	1,289,937
Total liabilities and equity		4,266,166	4,365,881	4,165,172

 

 

Dorad Energy Ltd.
Interim Condensed Statement of Income
	For the three months ended		Year ended
	March 31		December 31
	2024	2023	2023
	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Audited)
	NIS thousands	NIS thousands	NIS thousands
Revenues	610,882	648,316	2,722,396
Operating costs of the
Power Plant
Energy costs	131,084	124,074	583,112
Electricity purchase and
infrastructure services	263,191	317,162	1,244,646
Depreciation and
amortization	55,514	56,345	242,104
Other operating costs	42,469	34,171	186,024
Total operating costs
of Power Plant	492,258	531,752	2,255,886
Profit from operating
the Power Plant	118,624	116,564	466,510
General and
administrative expenses	9,874	6,594	27,668
	-	-	39
Operating profit	108,750	109,970	438,881
Financing income	12,879	19,222	45,286
Financing expenses	36,396	59,082	209,773
Financing expenses, net	23,517	39,860	164,487
Profit before
taxes on income	85,233	70,110	274,394
Taxes on income	19,596	16,141	63,079
Profit for the period	65,637	53,969	211,315

 

 

Dorad Energy Ltd.
Interim Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
			Capital reserve
			for activities
	Share	Share	with	Retained
	capital	premium	shareholders	earnings	Total Equity
	NIS thousands	NIS thousands	NIS thousands	NIS thousands	NIS thousands
For the three months
ended March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Balance as at
January 1, 2024 (Audited)	11	642,199	3,748	643,979	1,289,937
Profit for the period	-	-	-	65,637	65,637
Balance as at
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)	11	642,199	3,748	709,616	1,355,574
For the three months
ended March 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
Balance as at
January 1, 2023 (Audited)	11	642,199	3,748	572,664	1,218,622
Profit for the period	-	-	-	53,969	53,969
Balance as at
March 31, 2023 (Unaudited)	11	642,199	3,748	626,633	1,272,591
For the year ended
December 31, 2023 (Audited)
Balance as at
January 1, 2023 (Audited)	11	642,199	3,748	572,664	1,218,622
Dividend distributed	-	-	-	-140,000	-140,000
Profit for the year	-	-	-	211,315	211,315
Balance as at
December 31, 2023 (Audited)	11	642,199	3,748	643,979	1,289,937

 

 

Dorad Energy Ltd.
Interim Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
	For the three months ended				Year ended
	March 31				December 31
	2024		2023		2023
	(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)		(Audited)
	NIS thousands		NIS thousands		NIS thousands
Cash flows from
operating activities:
Profit for the period	65,637		53,969		211,315
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization
and fuel consumption	59,379		56,790		245,566
Taxes on income	19,596		16,141		63,079
Financing expenses, net	23,517		39,860		164,487
	102,492		112,791		473,132
Change in trade receivables	30,684		53,892		26,715
Change in other receivables	(4,493)		13,585		20,714
Change in trade payables	(8,906)		(67,513)		(115,976)
Change in other payables	5,954		7,775		2,507
Change in Other long-term liabilities	(1,381)		(1,603)		(4,586)
	21,858		6,136		(70,626)
Net cash flows provided
by operating activities	189,987		172,896		613,821
Cash flows used in
investing activities
Proceeds (used in) for settlement of financial derivatives Insurance proceeds in respect of damage to fixed asset	(1,395) 2,737		1,172 -		8,884  -
Decrease in long-term restricted deposits	17,500		-		40,887
Investment in fixed assets	(17,069)		(14,213)		(102,082)
Investment in intangible assets	(412)		(817)		(3,162)
Interest received	9,577		6,024		33,501
Net cash flows provided by (used in)
investing activities	10,918		(7,834)		(21,972)
Cash flows from
financing activities:
Repayment of lease liability principal	(100)		(100)		(4,817)
Repayment of loans from banks	-		-		(253,382)
Dividends paid	(17,500)		-		(122,500)
Interest paid	(196)		(150)		(151,220)
Net cash flows used in
financing activities	(17,796)		(250)		(531,919)
Net increase in cash
and cash equivalents for
the period	183,109		164,812		59,930
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations
on cash and cash equivalents	(2,759)		7,590		7,835
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period	219,246		151,481		151,481
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period	399,596		323,883		219,246

 

 

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FAQ

What were Dorad Energy's revenues for Q1 2024?

Dorad Energy reported unaudited revenues of approximately NIS 610.9 million for Q1 2024.

What was Dorad Energy's operating profit for Q1 2024?

Dorad Energy reported an operating profit of approximately NIS 118.6 million for Q1 2024.

How does Ellomay Capital hold a stake in Dorad Energy?

Ellomay Capital holds approximately 9.4% of Dorad Energy through its indirect 50% ownership of Ellomay Luzon Energy.

What seasonal factors affect Dorad Energy's electricity demand?

Dorad Energy's electricity demand is higher in summer and winter due to extreme climate conditions, impacting their financial results.

How might the ongoing war in Israel affect Dorad Energy?

Dorad Energy noted that the war's short-term impact is immaterial, but the medium and long-term effects remain uncertain.