Investor Presentation
March 2024
Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation contains general data and information as well as forward looking statements about B Communications Ltd. ("BCOM"). Such statements, along with explanations and clarifications presented by BCOM's representatives, include expressions of management's expectations about new and existing programs and market
conditions. Although BCOM believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. These
statements should not be regarded as a representation that anticipated events will occur or that expected objectives will be achieved. In addition, the realization and/or otherwise of the forward looking information will be affected by factors that cannot be assessed in advance, and which are not within the control of BCOM, including the risk factors that are characteristic of its operations, developments in the general environment, external factors, and the regulation that affects BCOM's operations. This presentation contains partial information from the public reports of BCOM under the Israeli Securities Law 5728-1968 (the "Securities Law"), which reports can be accessed at the Israeli Securities Authority's website, www.magna.isa.gov.il. A review of this presentation is not a substitute for a review of the detailed reports of BCOM under the Securities Law and is not meant to replace or qualify them; rather, the presentation is prepared merely for the convenience of the reader, with the understanding that the detailed reports are being reviewed simultaneously. No representation is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. The information included in this presentation is based on information included in BCOM's public filings. However, some of the information may be presented in a different manner and/or breakdown and/or is differently edited. In any event of inconsistency between BCOM's public filings and the information contained in this presentation, the information included in the public filings shall prevail. The information contained in this presentation or which will be provided orally during the presentation thereof, does not constitute or form part of any invitation or offer to sell, or any solicitation of any invitation or offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities of BCOM or any other entity, nor shall the information or any part of it or the fact of its distribution form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or relating to any action, contract, commitment or to the securities of BCOM. The presentation does not constitute a recommendation or opinion or substitute for the discretion of any investor.
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BCOM Overview
- Communications Ltd. ("BCOM") is a public company with a controlling interest (~27. 19%) in Bezeq, The Israel Telecommunication Corp. ("Bezeq"), Israel's largest telecommunications group (TASE: BEZQ).
BCOM is controlled by Searchlight Capital Partners (66.24%) and the Fuhrer Family (12.54%). Our controlling shareholders have wide telecom and business experience and financial strength, representing significant added value for the Bezeq Group.
At A Glance
Ticker BCOM
Exchange TASE
Headquarters Tel-Aviv, Israel
NIS 13.22 | 53.5% | NIS 1.65 | NIS 3.55 |
Billion | Billion | ||
Stock | LTV (spot) | Value of | |
Price | NAV | Holdings in | |
Bezeq | |||
As of March 12, 2024 | |||
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Group Structure
Searchlight II BZQ | T.N.R Investments Ltd |
(Searchlight Capital Partners) | (Fuhrer Family) |
66.24% | 12.54% |
Free float | 21.22% | B Communications |
27.19% | |
Free float | 72.81% |
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fixed-line, | Call Center | Pay-TV | Mobile | ILD, ISP, ICT, |
Broadband | Services | (DTH) | telephony | enterprise |
Infrastructure, | and data | solutions | ||
Fiber, data |
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Investment Highlights
Experienced Controlling | Consistent Improvement | Stable and Recurring Revenue | Strong Market Momentum | |||||||||||
Shareholders Leading | in Leverage Ratios with | Model with Strong and | with Focus on Growth | |||||||||||
Israel's Largest Telecom | Healthy Debt | Predictable Cash Flows | Engines and Structural | |||||||||||
Group, in Both | Repayment Schedule | Changes such as: Building | ||||||||||||
Residential and Business | and Dividends from | Nationwide Fiber | ||||||||||||
Markets | Subsidiary | Infrastructure, 5G | ||||||||||||
Deployment and Streamline | ||||||||||||||
of Key TV and ISP | ||||||||||||||
Subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||
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Searchlight Capital Partners
Searchlight Capital Partners ("Searchlight") is a transatlantic investment firm founded in 2010
Team of 90 professionals
across London, New York and Toronto
~$12 billion
under management
Select Portfolio Investments
Searchlight Investment Strategy
Long term, patient, private equity investors
Focused on partnering with management teams of market leading businesses in attractive industries
Searchlight Investment Focus
Strong expertise and relationships in communications, media, business services, and consumer
Invest in companies with strong market positions and high cash flow generation
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Strong and Experienced Management
Mr. Darren Glatt
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Darren was elected as our Chairman of the Board of Directors since December 2019.
Mr. Glatt is a Partner at Searchlight Capital Partners, overseeing the firm's efforts in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications ("TMT") sectors.
Prior to joining Searchlight in 2013, Mr. Glatt worked as a Partner in the Private Equity Group at Apollo Management, L.P. Mr. Glatt also held positions at Apax Partners and The Cypress Group. He started his career at Bear Stearns in 1998 in New York.
Mr. Glatt is currently a member of the Boards of Bezeq, BCOM (Chairman), All Points Broadband (Chairman), MediaMath (Chairman), Adams Outdoor Advertising, and formerly a member of the Boards of Charter Communications, Rackspace, Ocean Outdoor,160over90, Play Power, Veritable Maritime and Core Media.
Mr. Glatt received a BS from The George Washington University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Mr. Tomer Raved
Chief Executive Officer
Tomer Raved was elected as our CEO in January 2020. Mr. Raved also serve as a Director at Bezeq and all its subsidiaries. Mr. Raved was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bezeq since January 2024.
In the past decade, Tomer has advised telecom, media and tech companies on M&A and capital raises and has completed transactions valued at over $300bn in aggregate with US and Israeli clients, such as Verizon, AT&T, Charter, Disney, IBM, KKR, Apollo and many others.
Prior to joining BCOM, Tomer was a Director and a Vice President at RBC Investment Bank. Previously, Tomer was an Associate Director at UBS Investment Bank as well an Associate Attorney at FBC &Co.
Tomer has an MBA with specialization in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business, as well as an L.L.B in Law and a B.A. in Economics from Tel- Aviv University.
Mr. Itzik Tadmor
Chief Financial Officer
Itzik has been the Company's Chief Financial Officer Since May 2015, and previously served as BCOM's controller for three years.
Itzik has been involved in all the Company's past capital markets transactions as well as in structuring all of BCOM's prior debt and equity issuances.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Tadmor worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) for five years.
Mr. Tadmor received, a bachelor degree in accounting and economics and an M.B.A degree from Tel-Aviv University. Mr. Tadmor is also a certified public accountant in Israel.
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BCOM NAV & LTV Summary
Data
No. of BCOM shares (mm) | 105.66 |
No. of Bezeq shares held by BCOM (mm) | 752.4 |
Bezeq share price (NIS) * | 4.72 |
No. of Bezeq shares (mm) | 2,766.8 |
Bezeq's market cap (NIS mm) * | 13,060 |
BCOM's NAV & LTV | NIS Millions |
Market value of BCOM's holdings in Bezeq | 3,551 |
BCOM's net debt ** | 1,899 |
BCOM's NAV | 1,652 |
LTV (Spot) | 53.5% |
NAV vs Market: | NIS |
BCOM's share price based on NAV | 15.64 |
BCOM's market price* | 13.22 |
NAV Premium to Market (%) | 18.3% |
- Market figures are as of March 12, 2024.
- Net debt figures are as of December 31, 2023 adjusted to purchase of Bezeq shares in January 2024.
In the event of future sale of Bezeq shares, the Company does not expect to incur significant tax expenses if any.
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Debt Capitalization Summary
Series F | |
Par Value (NIS mm) | 2,010 |
Coupon | 3.65% |
Maturity | 30/11/2026 (Bullet) |
YTM (March 12, 2024) | 5.34% |
Rating by Midroog | A3.il |
Financial Covenant | LTV |
Currency / Linkage | NIS, not-linked |
Pledge | 1st Lien |
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