Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:PTNR) (TASE:PTNR), a leading Israeli communications operator, announces the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the "EGM”), that was held today at Partner's offices in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel.
The EGM resolutions with respect to the items set forth in the Company's proxy statement dated February 26, 2015, sent in connection with the EGM (the "Proxy Statement"), were as follows:
(1) to approve the re-appointment of Dr. Michael Anghel as an external
director (Dahatz), his remuneration and that no change is made to his
right to benefit from the Company's D&O insurance policy and
indemnification;
The proposed resolutions were approved by the
required majority as detailed in the Proxy Statement.
(2) to approve amendments to provisions of the Company’s Articles of
Association regarding appointment of the “qualified Israeli director” to
the Company’s Board of Directors;
The proposed resolution was
approved by the required majority as detailed in the Proxy Statement.
For further information concerning the proposed resolutions, please refer to the Proxy Statement at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096691/000117891315000734/zk1516364.htm
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defined in Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
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statement of historical fact included in this press release regarding
our future performance, plans to increase revenues or margins or to
sustain or expand the current market share in existing or new markets,
plans to reduce expenses and any other statement regarding a future
event or potential opportunity, is a forward-looking statement.
We
have based these forward-looking statements on our current knowledge and
our present beliefs and projections regarding possible future events.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions about Partner, about the macro-economic environment, about
consumer habits and preferences when using cellular telephones, trends
in the Israeli communications industry in general, the impact of current
global economic conditions and possible regulatory and legal
developments. In light of these risks, uncertainties and conjectures,
the forward-looking events mentioned in this press release might not
transpire, and actual results may differ materially from the anticipated
results. For further information regarding the above-mentioned risks,
uncertainties and conjectures and other risks we face, please see "Item
3. Key Information - 3D. Risk Factors," "Item 4. Information about the
Company," "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects," "Item
8. Financial Information - 8A. Consolidated Financial Statements and
Other Financial Information - 8A.1 Legal and Administrative Proceedings"
and "Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk" in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 20-F, and the Company’s
other reports on Form 6-K, which were submitted to the United States
Securities Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or for any other reason.
About Partner Communications
Partner
Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner") is a leading Israeli
provider of telecommunications services (cellular, fixed-line telephony
and internet services) under the orange™ brand and under the 012 Smile
brand. Partner’s ADSs are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market™ and
its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NASDAQ and TASE:
PTNR).
For more information about Partner:
http://www.orange.co.il/en/Investors-Relations/lobby/.
Contacts:
Chief Financial Officer
Tel:
+972-54-781-4951
or
Ms. Elana Holzman
Head of
Investor Relations
Tel: +972-54-781-4383
E-mail: investors@orange.co.il