Partner Communications Announces Receiving Two Lawsuits and Motions for the Recognition of These Lawsuits as Class Actions

Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PTNR) (TASE:PTNR), a leading Israeli communications operator, announces that the Company received two lawsuits and motions for the recognition of these lawsuits as class actions that were filed against Partner ("the Lawsuits").

The first claim alleges that Partner charges its customers, while they are abroad, for incoming calls that are transferred to voice mail. The lawsuit was filed against Partner on December 29, 2015 in the Tel-Aviv -Jaffa District Court. If the lawsuit is recognized as a class action, the total amount claimed against Partner is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 70 million.

The second claim alleges that Partner charges its customers the full price of telecommunication packages that are intended for use abroad despite the fact that the packages are not fully utilized and does not allow to transfer the balance to the next trip abroad or to receive a credit for the balance. The lawsuit was filed against Partner on January 4, 2016 in the Central-Lod District Court. If the lawsuit is recognized as a class action, the total amount claimed against Partner is estimated by the plaintiff to be approximately NIS 234 million.

Partner is reviewing and assessing the Lawsuits and is unable at this preliminary stage, to evaluate, with any degree of certainty, the probability of success of the lawsuits or the range of potential exposure, if any.

About Partner Communications
Partner Communications Company Ltd. 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/.

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