Delek Group Announces Consolidated Results for the First Quarter of 2010
By Delek Group Ltd, PRNESunday, May 30, 2010
TEL AVIV, Israel, May 31, 2010 - Delek Group Ltd. (TASE: DLEKG , OTCQX: DGRLY) (hereinafter:
"Delek Group" or "The Group") announced today its results for the three month
period ending March 31, 2010. The full financial statements will be available
in English on Delek Group's website at: www.delek-group.com.
First Quarter 2010 Highlights
- Improvement in profitability across majority of subsidiaries; first
quarter net income of NIS 205 million grew significantly by 31% over
first quarter of 2009
- Delek Group distributes a dividend of NIS 150 million in the quarter;
- Natural gas reserves discovered in the Tamar field remain on track for
commercialization in 2012 and additional exploration ongoing;
Group revenues for the first quarter of 2010 were NIS 11.4
billion, a 25% increase compared with NIS 9.1 billion in the first quarter of
2009. The increase in revenues was primarily due to revenues from the US
refinery which while was operational in the quarter, was not operating in the
first quarter of last year. Additional revenue growth was due to an increase
in the price of oil compared with that of last year. In addition, the company
saw improved revenues in Automotive, Insurance and Finance operations.
Net income for the first quarter of 2010 totaled NIS 205
million, a 31% increase compared with a net income of NIS 157 million in the
first quarter of 2009. Net income increased due to an improvement across the
majority of sectors, in particular the automotive, financial and insurance
sector.
Group total assets as of March 31, 2010, amounted to NIS 86.2
billion, compared with NIS 84.4 billion as of December 31, 2009.
Mr. Asaf Bartfeld, CEO of Delek Group commented, "The strong
results that we reported today represent another solid quarter of
improvements in our core group activities. They are as a direct consequence
of the correct strategic actions that were taken by the management of Delek
Group and its subsidiaries throughout the past year, a strategy which has
proven itself. We intend to reinvest the substantial fruits of our efforts
over the past years back into the Company and expand our core activities."
Continued Mr. Bartfeld, "The majority of our subsidiaries all
had solid quarters, but in particular we are very pleased with the
performance of the Phoenix Insurance company and our Automotive subsidiary.
We have continued to enhance our net asset value and strengthen our balance
sheet across the Group and all its subsidiaries, and this remains a constant
core element of our strategy. We have seen improvements in a number of key
metrics including a strong growth in revenues and net profit. Delek Group
will continue its focus on energy and infrastructure, as well as its
automotive and finance activities, and we remain vigilant in identifying
business opportunities that can generate synergies among the activities of
our subsidiaries."
Main Business Highlights
Contribution of Principal Operations to Net Income* (NIS millions)
FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1
2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010
27 (54) (14) 97 (2) (42) US Fuel Sector Operations
82 12 9 29 32 24 Israeli Fuel Sector Operations
59 13 (2) 41 7 16 Delek Europe
(16) (12) - - (4) - Restructuring expenses at Delek Europe
23 3 52 2 (34) 30 Oil and Gas Exploration
250 78 65 53 54 94 Automotive Operations
181 70 23 6 82 95 Insurance and Finance Operations
263 314 (73) (5) 27 (12) Capital Gains & Others
869 424 60 223 162 205 Net Income excl. Real Estate Activities
(5) - - - (5) - Real Estate activities
864 424 60 223 157 205 Net income attributed Group's
shareholders
* Parts of the above table have been extracted from Delek Group's First
Quarter 2010 and Full Year 2009 Directors Report.
Please review the full report available on the Group's website
www.delek-group.com to view the notes for each of the items above.
Energy & Infrastructure
The Oil and Gas Exploration, and Gas Production sector. In
July 2009, the partners in the drilling at the 'Tamar' field received a third
party reserve report, showing the amount of 2P (proved and probable) reserves
of natural gas to be as high as 7.7 TCF (218 BCM) at the Tamar Field. On
March 28, 2010, it was announced by the partners of the gas fields, the
purchase of additional equipment and services required for further
development of the gas fields, totaling US$157 million.
On February 19, 2010 the partners signed a letter of intent to
supply natural gas to Southern Power Station Ltd, and DSI Silica Industries
Dimona, Ltd. Tamar's partners have already signed agreements totalling over
$11bn for the supply of natural gas following commercialisation, which is
expected in 2012 and remains on track.
The partnership also confirmed its participation in drilling
two additional production wells in the gas fields 'Mary', in areas known as
Mary-B 8 and Mary-B 9, at a total cost (for all partners) of approximately
$85 million. In March 2010, a study conducted by NSAI, estimated that proved
natural gas reserves at Mary B, amounts to 13.3 BCM, an increase of about BCM
1.9 compared with previous estimates, and proved and probably natural-gas
reserves amounts to BCM 14.0, an increase of about BCM1.2 compared with
previous estimates.
The Company, along with its partner Noble Energy Inc, is
continuing additional seismic studies in the surrounding area and expects the
results of these studies in the coming months.
During the quarter, revenues from the sale of oil and gas
reached NIS 103 million compared with NIS 90 million in the same period last
year. The growth was due to an increase in sales to the Israel Electric
Company due primarily to an increase in sale price, based on agreements
signed with the Israel Electric Company and Israel Chemicals at the end of
December 2009. At the same time, a reduced volume of gas was sold compared
with the same period last year. This was due to reduced public demand for
electricity due to more temperate weather conditions in the first months of
the year, as well as increased sales by the alternative gas supplier EMG to
the IEC. Despite the decline in gas volumes sold, there was no significant
change in net income due to the increased price of gas and currency exchange
rate impacts.
Net income from the sector for first quarter of 2010 was NIS
30 million, as compared to a net loss of NIS 34 million in the first quarter
of 2009.
Delek US (NYSE: DK; Delek Group holds 73% end-Q1 2010):
Revenues in the first quarter of 2010 were NIS 3.3 billion compared with NIS
1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2009. It is important to note that in the
first quarter of 2009 the refinery at Tyler, Texas was closed for repairs and
upgrades.
Net loss in the first quarter of 2010 was NIS 57 million
compared with a loss of NIS 2 million in the first quarter of 2009. The first
quarter results were adversely impacted by a combination of severe winter
weather in several of core retail markets during January and February, in
addition to weak Gulf Coast refining economics which persisted for most of
the quarter.
Contribution margin from the refining and marketing sectors
was a profit of NIS 39 million in the first quarter of 2010 compared with a
profit of NIS 93 million in the first quarter 2009. Within the retail
segment, same-store merchandise sales improved for the third consecutive
quarter during the first quarter 2010, due in part to increased contributions
from reimaged store locations open more than one year. A slight decline in
the same-store fuel gallons sold was offset by an increase in the first
quarter retail fuel margin, when compared to the year-ago period.
Looking ahead, Delek US' management believes that entering the
second quarter, there is increased demand for refined products sold in the
refining, retail and marketing segments. This uplift in demand is primarily
attributable to a combination of favorable seasonal trends and improving
economic conditions in regional markets.
Delek - the Israel Fuel Company Ltd. (TASE: DLKIS.TA; Delek
Group holds 77% end-Q1 2010): Revenues in the first quarter of 2010 were NIS
1.2 billion compared with 856 million in the first quarter of last year,
representing an increase of 37%. This increase was due primarily to the
increased price of gas compared with that of last year, as well as an
increase in sales of gasoline for commercial enterprises, and an increase in
sales at convenience stores.
Net income in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to NIS 34
million compared with a net income of NIS 38 million in the same period in
2009.
Delek Europe. Delek is an operator of 850 gas stations across
the Benelux region. Revenues in the first quarter of 2010 were EUR537 million
compared with EUR456 million in the same period last year, mainly due to the
increased price of gas compared with that of last year. Net income in the
quarter was EUR3 million, compared with a net income of EUR1 million in the
first quarter of 2009.
During the quarter, Delek Europe made an offer to BP for the
acquisition of its retail fuels and convenience business in France, including
416 petrol stations and its interests in 3 terminals. Delek Europe has
offered to pay EUR180 million, subject to working capital and other
adjustments at completion.
IDE (water desalination, 50% indirectly held by Delek Group).
IDE achieved a net income (100%) of NIS 47 million in the first quarter of
2010. On March 14, IDE issued a dividend for the first time, amounting to NIS
40 million for 2009.
Insurance and Financial Services
The activities of this segment are primarily conducted through
two insurance companies; Israeli insurance company, Phoenix Holdings Ltd.
(TASE: PHOE), and general US insurer, Republic Companies, Inc. that is an
indirectly wholly owned subsidiary. The insurance and financial services
sector contributed NIS 95 million to the Group's net income in the first
quarter, compared to a net income of NIS 82 million in the same period last
year.
The results were improved over those of last year due to the
significant improvement in the capital market environment globally and in
Israel in the past year.
Automotive Operations
Delek Automotive Systems Ltd. (TASE: DLEA.TA; Delek Group
holds 55% end-Q1 2010): Delek Automotive is the exclusive distributor of
Mazda and Ford in Israel. Revenues in the quarter grew to NIS 1.1 billion
compared to NIS 1.0 billion in the same period of 2009. Net income at Delek
Automotive in the first quarter of 2010 reached NIS 161 million compared to a
net income of NIS 90 million in the same period in 2009. Delek Automotive
sold 9,706 cars in the first quarter of 2010 compared with 9,494 in the first
quarter of last year.
Dividend Distribution
On May 31, 2010, the Board of Directors of Delek Group
declared a cash dividend distribution for first quarter of 2010 in the amount
of approximately NIS 150 million (approximately NIS 13.18 per share) to the
shareholders on record as of June 16, 2010. The ex-date is June 17, 2010 and
the dividend will be paid on July 01, 2010.
Conference Call Details
The Company will be hosting a conference call in English on
Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Management will also be available to answer investor
questions.
To participate, please call one of the following
teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls at least 5 minutes
before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the
toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.
US Dial-in Number: 1-888-668-9141
UK Dial-in Number: 0-800-917-5108
ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 03-918-0610
INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0610
At:
8am Eastern Time, 2pm UK Time, 4pm Israel Time
On the call, CEO Asaf Bartfeld, CFO Barak Mashraki and VP
Investor Relations, Dalia Black, will review and discuss the results, and
will be available to answer your questions.
About The Delek Group
Delek Group is the leading energy & infrastructure group based
out of Israel with investments in upstream & downstream energy, water
desalination and power plants globally. In addition, Delek is the number one
importer & distributor of vehicles in Israel and owns insurance assets in
Israel and the US. Earlier this year, Delek Group, through its subsidiaries,
discovered significant quantities of high quality natural gas off the coast
of Israel. Delek Group sales reached 43 billion Israeli shekels in 2009.
For more information on Delek Group please visit
www.delek-group.com.
Delek Group Income Statement (NIS Millions)
Q1 Q1 2009
2010 2009
Revenue 11,365 9,118 43,447
Cost of revenue 9,669 7,482 37,032
Gross profit 1,696 1,636 6,415
Sales, marketing and operating expenses
- gas stations 844 855 3,426
General and administrative expenses 402 422 1,768
Other income (expenses), net (13) 68 386
Profit from operating activities 437 427 1,607
Financing income, net 217 174 633
Financial expenses, net 273 308 1,449
Profit (loss) after 381 293 791
financing
Profit from realization of investments in
associates and others, net - - 518
Group's equity in profits (losses) of
associates and partnerships, net 70 65 92
Profit (loss) before income tax 451 358 1,401
Income tax (tax benefit) 107 100 215
Profit (loss) from continuing operations 344 258 1,186
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations - 17 17
Profit (loss) 344 275 1,203
Attributable to:
Company shareholders 205 157 864
Non-controlling interest 139 118 339
344 275 1,203
The notes are an integral part of the financial statement and can be
found at www.delek-group.com
Contact
Dalia Black Kenny Green / Ehud Helft
Head of Investor Relations International Investor Relations
Delek Group GK Investor Relations
Tel: +972-9-863-8444 Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246
Email: black_d@delek.co.il E-mail: delek-group-ir@gkir.com
Contact: Dalia Black, Head of Investor Relations, Delek Group, Tel: +972-9-863-8444, Email: black_d at delek.co.il; Kenny Green / Ehud Helft, International Investor Relations, GK Investor Relations, Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246, E-mail: delek-group-ir at gkir.com
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