6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15a-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Report on Form 6-K dated February 23, 2009

Partner Communications Company Ltd.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

8 Amal Street
Afeq Industrial Park
Rosh Ha'ayin 48103
Israel


(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

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information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _____________)

This Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 26, 2001 (Registration No. 333-14222).

Enclosure: Partner Communications Announces 2008 Annual and Q4 Results.





PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS
2008 ANNUAL and Q4 RESULTS

RECORD ANNUAL RESULTS FOR 2008
FREE CASH FLOW OF NIS 1.3 BILLION IN 2008
NIS 1.2 BILLION RETURNED TO SHAREHOLDERS IN 2008

2008 Annual Highlights (compared with 20071)
Total Revenues: NIS 6.3 billion (US$ 1.7 billion), an increase of 3.5%
Service Revenues: NIS 5.6 billion (US$ 1.5 billion), an increase of 4.6%
Operating Profit: NIS 1.6 billion (US$ 422 million), an increase of 14.7%
Net Income: NIS 1.1 billion (US$ 277 million), an increase of 11.9%
EBITDA 2: NIS 2.3 billion (US$ 594 million), an increase of 12.3%
EBITDA Margin 3: 35.7% of total revenues, up from 32.9%
Free Cash Flow 4 NIS 1.3 billion (US$ 344 million), an increase of 42.8%
Subscriber Base: 99,000 net additions in 2008, subscriber base of 2.9 million, including 951,000 3G subscribers
Dividends Declared: NIS 841 million dividend payment for 2008, fulfilling the dividend policy of an annual net income payout ratio of 80%

Q4 2008 Highlights (compared with Q4 20071)
Total Revenues: NIS 1.6 billion (US$ 411 million), a decrease of 4.0%
Service Revenues: NIS 1.4 billion (US$ 367 million), an increase of 2.6%
Operating Profit: NIS 409 million (US$ 108 million), an increase of 20.0%
Net Income: NIS 265 million (US$ 70 million), a decrease of 12.3% 5
EBITDA 2: NIS 559 million (US$ 147 million), an increase of 12.7%
EBITDA Margin 6: 35.8% of total revenues, up from 30.5%
Free Cash Flow 4: NIS 287 million (US$ 76 million), a decrease of 6.0%
Subscriber Base: 16,000 net additions
Dividend Declared: NIS 217 million dividend payment for the fourth quarter, fulfilling the dividend policy of an annual net income payout ratio of 80%


1 Certain comparative figures for Q4 2007 have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The company does not consider the changes material
2 See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below (p12)
3 Equivalent to 40.5% of service revenues in 2008, compared with 37.7% in 2007
4 Cash flows generated from operating activities, net of cash flows from investing activities
5 Excluding the effect of the tax provision cancellation in Q4 2007, net income increased by 4.3%
6 Equivalent to 40.0% of service revenues in Q4 2008, compared with 36.4% in Q4 2007

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Key Financial Results:

NIS '000
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
 
Revenues      5,140,737    5,122,939    5,606,711    6,113,644    6,329,550  
Cost of revenues    3,615,014    3,766,352    3,900,324    4,091,643    4,079,124  





Gross profit    1,525,723    1,356,587    1,706,387    2,022,001    2,250,426  
SG&A    506,377    453,681    492,571    623,036    645,228  





Operating profit    1,019,346    902,906    1,213,816    1,398,965    1,605,198  
Other expenses    -    -    -    -    -  
Financial expenses    260,545    345,448    161,866    120,762    157,939  





Tax expenses (tax benefit)    287,248    202,898    370,675    338,417    395,780  
Cumulative effect of a change in  
accounting principles    -    -    1,012    -    -  
Net income for the period    471,553    354,560    682,287    939,786    1,051,479  





Cash flow from operating activities net of  
investing activities    599,186    459,632    774,784    916,195    1,308,269  

NIS '000
Q4 2007
Q1 2008
Q2 2008
Q3 2008
Q4 2008
 
Revenues      1,627,369    1,587,780    1,544,138    1,636,017    1,561,615  
Cost of revenues    1,092,159    1,081,308    1,000,568    1,007,861    989,387  





Gross profit    535,210    506,472    543,570    628,156    572,228  
SG&A    194,265    157,703    165,712    158,745    163,068  





Operating profit    340,945    348,769    377,858    469,411    409,160  
Financial Expenses    (12,084 )  15,605    32,383    63,732    46,216  





Tax expenses    51,174    89,894    98,140    109,477    98,269  
Net income for period    301,855    243,270    247,335    296,202    264,675  





Cash flow from operating activities net of  
investing activities    305,536    (20,009 )  601,033    440,041    287,204  

Key Operating Indicators:

2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
 
EBITDA7 (NIS millions)      1,052    1,380    1,576    1,569    1,850    2,009    2,257  
EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues    26.0 %  30.9 %  30.7 %  30.6 %  33.0 %  32.9 %  35.7 %
Subscribers (thousands)    1,837    2,103    2,340    2,529    2,668    2,860    2,898  
Estimated Market Share (%)    29.1 %  31.8 %  32.4 %  32.2 %  31.7 %  31.7 %  31.3 %
Annual Churn Rate (%)    10.9 %  13.6 %  12.0 %  13.6 %  15.6 %  15.0 %  17.8 %
Average Monthly Usage per Subscriber (minutes)    280    277    286    294    311    336    365  
Average Monthly Revenue per Subscriber (NIS)    183    171    170    156    158    158    159  


7 See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below (p12)

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Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel, February 23, 2009 – Partner Communications Company Ltd. (“Partner” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR), a leading Israeli mobile communications operator, today announced its results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2008.

Commenting on the 2008 annual results, Partner’s CEO, Mr. David Avner, said: “2008 was a record year and the best year ever for Partner. In this year we have managed to achieve record financial and operational results. Our profitability metrics, the EBITDA, cash flow and net profit, grew by double digit rates of growth, despite our investment in two new strategic initiatives. The improvement in the profitability reflects, among other things, a number of efficiency improvements in 2008. This year we provided our shareholders with over ten percent cash yield, substantially above the industry average. The ability to continue to deliver an attractive dividend yield to our shareholders is one of the major cornerstones of our strategy.”

“2008 was also characterized by the initial implementation of Partner’s new strategic direction. The new strategic direction of the company is intended to ensure that we stay in-line with the major trends of the telecommunications and media arenas and that we continue to offer our customers with high quality products and services. In a world dominated by “Transmedia” – the ability to deliver any content on any platform – Partner needs to continually strengthen its presence in the content market. The combination of Partner’s leadership in the mobile market and the synergetic new platforms in the customers’ premises is a prerequisite for our vision. I believe that Partner’s strategy to implement the “data anywhere” vision as well as enriching our media offering, will enable us to continue to maintain our market leadership.

“In the last quarter of 2008 we began to see the first signs of the global recession. We have seen some impact on our revenues as a result of significant decrease in outbound and inbound tourism activity and also an increase in doubtful debts. Although our core business remains solid and resilient, we have recently identified some indications of a possible halt in the growth of average minutes per user which might be attributed to the impact of the recession.”

“We are watchful towards potential changes and therefore invest efforts in adjusting our variable costs to the changing environment. The robust structure of the company and the tight control we have on the costs enables us to continue to deliver an attractive dividend yield while at the same time build the platform to take advantage of market opportunities.”

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“'2008 was a tremendous year for Partner and I believe that our solid financial and operational business will continue to bear fruits for the benefits of our shareholders and employees”.

Financial Review

In 2008 Partner achieved total net revenues of NIS 6,329.5 million (US$ 1,664.8 million), an increase of 3.5% from NIS 6,113.6 million in 2007. For Q4 2008 net revenues were NIS 1,561.6 million (US$ 410.7 million), a 4.0% decrease from NIS 1,627.4 million in Q4 2007.

Annual service revenues totalled NIS 5,573.2 million (US$ 1,465.9 million) in 2008, representing an increase of 4.6% from NIS 5,328.7 million in 2007. Service revenues in Q4 2008 increased by 2.6% from NIS 1,361.8 million in Q4 2007 to NIS 1,396.9 million (US$ 367.4 million). Both the annual and quarterly increases primarily reflect growth in the subscriber base, increases in the weight of post-paid subscribers with above average levels of ARPU in our subscriber base, as well as increases in content and data revenues. The relatively small increase in Q4 service revenues mainly reflects the impact of the shifting of the Jewish holiday season from Q3 in 2007 to Q4 in 2008 and a decrease in the activity of inbound and outbound tourists.

Total network minutes in 2008 increased by approximately 13.0% compared to 2007, resulting mainly from an expanding subscriber base, which grew by approximately 3.5% in 2008, as well as from an approximate 8.6% increase in the average minutes of use per subscriber. The effect of these increases on annual service revenues was partially offset by an approximate 7.4% dilution in the average network revenue per minute (including incoming calls). The dilution was a result of competitive market pressures, the increase in the weight of business subscribers in our total customer base and regulatory intervention including the approximate 14% reduction in interconnect tariffs which went into effect on March 1 2008, the final reduction in the Ministry of Communications’ program of mandated gradual reductions from 2005 to 2008.

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Data and content revenues excluding SMS messages increased by 24.3% in 2008 to NIS 528.8 million (US$ 139.1 million), compared with NIS 425.6 million in 2007. This represents 9.5% of service revenues in 2008 compared with 8.0% of service revenues in 2007. For Q4 2008, data and content revenues excluding SMS messages was NIS 150.0 million (US$ 39.5 million), accounting for 10.7% of service revenues, compared with NIS 138.5 million or 10.2% of service revenues in Q4 2007.

Revenues from SMS message services were NIS 324.9 million (US$ 85.5 million) in 2008, accounting for 5.8% of service revenues, up by 28.2% from NIS 253.7 million, or 4.8% of service revenues, in 2007. For Q4 2008, revenues from SMS message services totalled NIS 84.6 million (US$ 22.2 million), accounting for 6.1% of service revenues, an increase of 29.4% compared with NIS 65.3 million or 4.8% of service revenues in Q4 2007.

Annual gross profit from services in 2008 was NIS 2,337.4 million (US$ 614.8 million), an increase of 4.4% from NIS 2,238.6 million in 2007. Gross profit from service revenues in Q4 2008 was NIS 587.6 million (US$ 154.6 million), compared with NIS 575.6 million in Q4 2007, a 2.1% increase. The annual increase reflects the higher service revenues, offset by a 4.7% increase in the cost of service revenues from NIS 3,090.2 million in 2007 to NIS 3,235.8 million (US$ 851.1 million) in 2008. The increase in cost of service revenues was primarily driven by the additional depreciation expenses of approximately NIS 74 million over 2008 resulting from the accelerated depreciation of the equipment to be replaced under an agreement with LM Ericsson Israel Ltd. In addition, the cost of services revenues reflects higher variable airtime and content costs as a result of higher airtime and content usage. The cost increases were partially offset by efficiency improvements, a decrease in (non-accelerated) depreciation expenses, lower rate of royalty payments and the reduction in interconnect tariffs. For Q4 2008, the higher service revenues were offset by an increase in the cost of service revenues of 2.9%, from NIS 786.2 million in Q4 2007 to NIS 809.0 million (US$ 212.8 million), the increase primarily reflecting the higher expenses related to operating an expanding cellular network, as well as higher content costs as a result of the growth in content usage.

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Equipment revenues in 2008 totalled NIS 756.3 million (US$ 198.9 million), compared with NIS 784.9 million in 2007, a decrease of 3.6%. For Q4 2008, equipment revenues were NIS 164.9 million (US$ 43.4 million), a decrease of 37.9% from NIS 265.6 million in Q4 2007. The annual decrease is largely explained by the lower number of transactions, partially offset by an increase in the average revenue per sale due to a higher proportion of more advanced and higher cost 3G handset sales compared with 2G handsets. The decrease in Q4 2008 compared with Q4 2007 primarily reflects the relatively high number of sales in Q4 2007 related to the introduction of number portability in December 2007.

Gross loss on equipment decreased by 59.8% in 2008 from NIS 216.6 million in 2007 to NIS 87.0 million (US$ 22.9 million). For Q4 2008, the gross loss on equipment decreased by 61.8% from NIS 40.4 million in Q4 2007 to NIS 15.4 million (US$ 4.1 million). Both the annual and quarterly decreases are driven primarily by a lower number of transactions, as well as the use of more competitive airtime rate plan tariffs that offer lower subsidies together with airtime usage rebates.

Gross profit overall in 2008 totalled NIS 2,250.4 million (US$ 591.9 million), representing an 11.3% increase from NIS 2,022.0 million in 2007. Gross profit for Q4 2008 was NIS 572.2 million (US$ 150.5 million), up 6.9% from NIS 535.2 million in Q4 2007.

Selling, marketing, general and administration expenses were NIS 645.2 million (US$ 169.7 million) in 2008, increasing by 3.6% from NIS 623.0 million in 2007. For Q4 2008, SG&A expenses decreased by 16.1% from NIS 194.3 million in Q4 2007 to NIS 163.1 million (US$ 42.9 million). The annual increase is largely associated with the additional costs of growth in the subscriber base, larger provisions for doubtful accounts from receivables on handset sales and service revenues, and with higher distribution and commission expenses. The quarterly decrease in Q4 2008 reflects the exceptional impact in Q4 2007 of a one time retirement bonus payment paid to the Company’s founding chief executive officer, Mr. Amikam Cohen, as well as payments to additional retiring senior executives. The quarterly decrease also reflects the additional costs assumed in Q4 2007 related to promotional campaigns associated with the introduction of number portability in December 2007.

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Overall, the Company recorded an operating profit of NIS 1,605.2 million (US$ 422.2 million) in 2008, the equivalent of a 14.7% increase from NIS 1,399.0 million in 2007. Operating profit in Q4 2008 was NIS 409.2 million (US$ 107.6 million), an increase of 20.0% from NIS 340.9 million in Q4 2007.

Annual EBITDA in 2008 was NIS 2,256.6 million (US$ 593.5 million), an increase of 12.3% from NIS 2,009.1 million in 2007. In service revenue terms, the EBITDA margin was 40.5% in 2008, up from 37.7% in 2007. As a percentage of total revenues, the EBITDA margin in 2008 was 35.7%, up from 32.9% in 2007. Q4 2008 quarterly EBITDA was NIS 558.9 million (US$ 147.0 million), an increase of 12.7% from NIS 495.8 million in Q4 2007. In service revenue terms, the EBITDA margin was 40.0% in Q4 2008, up from 36.4% in Q4 2007. As a percentage of total revenues, the EBITDA margin in Q4 2008 was 35.8%, up from 30.5% in Q4 2007.

Annual financial expenses in 2008 increased by 30.8%, from NIS 120.8 million in 2007 to NIS 157.9 million (US$ 41.5 million). For Q4 2008 financial expenses were NIS 46.2 million (US$ 12.2 million), compared with net financial revenues of NIS 12.1 million in Q4 2007. The annual increase is primarily attributable to the increase in expenses resulting from the higher CPI level of 4.5% in 2008 compared with 2.8% in 2007. The quarterly increase reflects higher coverage expenses and the impact of currency fluctuations. In addition, the increase is explained in part by a loss of NIS 16 million on the company’s severance pay funds as a result of the recent capital market fall.

The effective tax rate for 2008 was 27.3% compared with 26.5% for 2007. The increase reflects the impact of the cancellation of a tax provision in the amount of NIS 29 million in 2007, partially offset by the impact of the reduction in Israeli corporate tax rate from 29% in 2007 to 27% in 2008.

In December 2008, the Company signed final tax assessments with the Israeli Tax Authorities for the years up to and including 2006.

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Net income in 2008 was NIS 1,051.5 million (US$ 276.6 million) and earnings of NIS 6.73 (US$ 1.77) per diluted share, representing an 11.9% increase from NIS 939.8 million (earnings of NIS 5.96 per diluted share), in 2007. Excluding the effect of the tax provision cancellation in 2007, net income increased by 15.4% in 2008. Q4 2008 net income was NIS 264.7 million (US$ 69.6 million), a decrease of 12.3% from NIS 301.9 million in Q4 2007, and a decrease of 3.0% excluding the effect of the tax provision reduction in Q4 2007.

Funding and Investing Review

Cash flow generated from operating activities in 2008, net of cash flow from investing activities, was NIS 1,308.3 million (US$ 344.1 million), an increase of 42.8% from NIS 916.2 million in 2007. The increase was due to an increase in cash flow from operating activities, together with an increase in the cash flow used for investing activities. Cash flow from operating activities increased by 27.2% from NIS 1,445.7 million in 2007 to NIS 1,839.1 million (US$ 483.7 million) in 2008. This reflects both the higher operating income and the effects of the introduction of factoring future handset payments which increased operating cash flow by approximately NIS 200 million, as well as initiatives that were taken during the course of 2008 to reduce the working capital and cash flow volatility. Cash flow used for investing activities increased by 0.3% from NIS 529.5 million in 2007 to NIS 530.8 million (US$ 139.6 million) in 2008.

For Q4 2008, cash flow generated from operating activities, net of cash flows from investing activities, decreased by 6.0% from NIS 305.5 million in Q4 2007 to NIS 287.2 million (US$ 75.5 million), primarily reflecting a 30.8% increase in the cash flow used for investing activities.

Operational Review

Approximately 99,000 net active subscribers joined the Company in 2008, compared with approximately 192,000 in 2007, including 16,000 net additions in Q4 2008. The business sector accounted for approximately 84% of annual net new active subscribers. At the end of December 2008, the Company’s active subscriber base was approximately 2,898,000, including approximately 785,000 business subscribers or 27.1% of the base, approximately 1,368,000 post-paid private subscribers, or 47.2% of the base, and approximately 745,000 prepaid subscribers, or 25.7% of the base. 2008 year-end market share is estimated to be approximately 31.3%, compared with approximately 31.7% at the end of 2007. The slight reduction in market share reflects the introduction in 2008 of a more conservative and rigorous policy for recognizing prepaid subscribers which had the effect of reducing the subscriber base on January 1, 2008 by approximately 61,000 subscribers.

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The annual churn rate in 2008 was 17.8%, up from 15.0% in 2007, largely reflecting the impact of number portability in the first half of the year. Quarterly churn in Q4 2008 was marginally higher at 4.3% compared with 4.0% in Q4 2007. The marginal decrease in the number of post-paid private subscribers in Q4 2008 is mainly a result of churn of below average ARPU subscribers that were recruited during the number portability period.

The Company added approximately 318,000 subscribers to its 3G network in 2008, with its 3G subscriber base reaching approximately 951,000 by year-end.

2008 average monthly usage per subscriber (MOU) was 365 minutes, an increase of approximately 8.6% compared with 336 minutes in 2007. The increase is explained in part by the effect of a special campaign in the first months of number portability that offered new and upgrading subscribers a significant number of free minutes for a period of 12 months.

For Q4 2008 alone, MOU was 357 minutes compared with 345 minutes in Q4 2007. Annual average monthly revenue per subscriber (ARPU) in 2008 was NIS 159 (US$ 42), an increase of approximately 0.6% from NIS 158 in 2007. For Q4 2008, ARPU was NIS 158 (US$ 42), also an increase of approximately 0.6% from NIS 157 in Q4 2007.

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Dividend Policy

Pursuant to the dividend policy adopted by the Board for 2008, the Board approved the distribution of a cash dividend for Q4 2008 in the amount of NIS 1.41 (approximately US$ 0.37) per share, totalling approximately NIS 217 million (US$ 57 million), payable on April 1, 2009 to shareholders and ADS holders of record on March 18, 2009. The total dividend amount distributed for 2008 is approximately NIS 841 million (US$ 221 million), which is equivalent to NIS 5.45 per share, representing approximately 80% of the annual net income. In addition, the Company’s share buy back program between Q1 2008 and Q3 2008 returned a further approximate NIS 351 million (US$ 92 million) to shareholders.

The Board has reaffirmed the existing dividend policy, targeting an 80% payout ratio of annual net income.

Outlook and Guidance

Commenting on the Company’s results, Mr. Emanuel Avner, Partner’s Chief Financial Officer said: “Partner enters 2009 with a strong balance sheet and an improved ability to generate free cash flow, as demonstrated by the NIS 1.3 billion in free cash flow generated over 2008. I am delighted that Partner returned approximately NIS 1.2 billion (US$ 314 million) in cash to its shareholders in 2008, demonstrating our commitment to increasing shareholder value.”

Commenting on the Company’s outlook, Mr. Emanuel Avner, Partner’s Chief Financial Officer said: “Whilst the severity and duration of the current global downturn is still unknown, the core areas of the business are on solid foundations. However, we are already seeing a significant adverse impact in roaming activity and in larger provisions for doubtful debt expenses. Furthermore, in the last few weeks we have seen some indications of a possible halt in the growth of average minutes per user (MOU). Our intention is to mitigate, as much as possible, the effects of the downturn through efficiency and cost-cutting measures where appropriate. However, should the downturn continue through 2009, profit levels could be lower than in 2008.”

“Partner will continue to invest in our new portfolio of fixed line and ISP services in 2009 with a view to the services contributing to profitability from 2010. At the same time, the annual level of capital expenditures for 2009 is expected to remain below 10% of anticipated revenues.”

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“In accordance with the decision of the Company’s Audit Committee, the Company will start to report its financial results based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from Q1 2009.”

Conference Call Details

Partner Communications will hold a conference call to discuss the company’s 2008 full-year and fourth-quarter results on Monday, February 23, 2009, at 17:00 Israel local time (10AM EST). This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties through our investor relations web site at http://www.orange.co.il/investor_site/.

To listen to the broadcast, please go to the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archive of the call will be available via the Internet (at the same location as the live broadcast) shortly after the call ends, and until midnight of March 02, 2009.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “seek”, “will”, “plan”, “could”, “may”, “project”, “goal”, “target” and similar expressions often identify forward-looking statements but are not the only way we identify these statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding our future performance, plans to increase revenues or margins or preserve or expand market share in existing or new markets, reduce expenses and any statements regarding other future events or our future prospects, are forward-looking statements.

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We have based these forward-looking statements on our current knowledge and our present beliefs and expectations regarding possible future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about Partner, the macro economic environment, consumer habits and preferences in cellular telephone usage, trends in the Israeli telecommunications industry in general and possible regulatory and legal developments. For a description of some of the risks we face, see “Item 3D. Key Information – Risk Factors”, “Item 4. – Information on the Company”, “Item 5. – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and “Item 8A. – Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Financial Information – Legal and Administrative Proceedings” in the form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 6, 2008. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and the global recession, the impact of which is still unknown, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The financial results presented in this press release are preliminary un-audited financial results.

The results were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, other than EBITDA which is a non-GAAP financial measure.

The convenience translations of the Nominal New Israeli Shekel (NIS) figures into US Dollars were made at the rate of exchange prevailing at December 31, 2008: US $1.00 equals NIS 3.802. The translations were made purely for the convenience of the reader.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure:
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, exceptional items and capitalization of intangible assets (‘EBITDA’) is presented because it is a measure commonly used in the telecommunications industry and is presented solely to enhance the understanding of our operating results. EBITDA, however, should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or income for the year as an indicator of our operating performance. Similarly, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. EBITDA may not be indicative of our historic operating results nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.

Reconciliation between our net cash flow from operating activities and EBIDTA is presented in the attached summary financial results.

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About Partner Communications

Partner Communications Company Ltd. (“Partner”) is a leading Israeli mobile communications operator providing GSM / GPRS / UMTS / HSDPA services and wire free applications under the orange™ brand. The Company provides quality service and a range of features to 2.898 million subscribers in Israel (as of December 31, 2008). 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).

Partner is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (“Hutchison Telecom”), a leading global provider of telecommunications services. Hutchison Telecom currently offers mobile and fixed line telecommunications services in Hong Kong, and operates mobile telecommunications services in Israel, Macau, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates brands including “Hutch”, “3” and “orange”. Hutchison Telecom, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited, is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “HTX” and shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code “2332". For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see www.htil.com.

For more information about Partner, see http://www.orange.co.il/investor_site/

Contacts:

Mr. Emanuel Avner Mr. Oded Degany
Chief Financial Officer V.P. Corporate Development, Strategy and IR
Tel:   +972-54-7814951 Tel:   +972-54-7814151
Fax:   +972-54-7815961 Fax:   +972-54-7814161
E-mail: emanuel.avner@orange.co.il E-mail: oded.degany@orange.co.il

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31
2007
2008
2008
New Israeli shekels
Convenience
translation
into
U.S. dollars

(Audited)
(Unaudited)
In thousands
 
                                 Assets                
CURRENT ASSETS:   
    Cash and cash equivalents    148,096    183,674    48,310  
    Accounts receivable:  
       Trade    1,120,842    1,103,007    290,112  
       Other    72,729    60,014    15,785  
    Inventories    132,868    124,766    32,816  
    Deferred income taxes    46,089    70,193    18,462  



           Total current assets    1,520,624    1,541,654    405,485  



INVESTMENTS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES:   
    Accounts receivable - trade    446,899    417,516    109,815  
    Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement    88,522    81,869    21,533  



     535,421    499,385    131,348  



FIXED ASSETS, net of accumulated depreciation and   
    amortization    1,727,662    1,756,231    461,923  



LICENSES, DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER   
    INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization     1,153,926    1,060,503    278,933  



DEFERRED INCOME TAXES     93,745    109,766    28,870  



           Total assets    5,031,378    4,967,539    1,306,559  



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December 31
2007
2008
2008
New Israeli shekels
Convenience
translation
into
U.S. dollars

(Audited)
(Unaudited)
In thousands
 
                    Liabilities and shareholders' equity                
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
    Current maturities of long-term liabilities and short term loans    28,280    567,315    149,215  
    Accounts payable and accruals:  
       Trade    749,623    818,960    215,403  
       Other    375,510    343,030    90,224  
       Parent group - trade    3,405    4,454    1,171  



           Total current liabilities    1,156,818    1,733,759    456,013  



LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:   
    Notes payable    2,072,636    1,624,727    427,335  
    Liability for employee rights upon retirement    131,960    147,724    38,854  
    Other liabilities    14,492    22,022    5,792  



           Total long-term liabilities    2,219,088    1,794,473    471,981  



COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES   
           Total liabilities    3,375,906    3,528,232    927,994  



SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
    Share capital - ordinary shares of NIS 0.01 par  
       value: authorized - December 31, 2007 and 2008 - 235,000,000 shares;  
        issued and outstanding -  
       December 31, 2007 - 157,320,770 shares and  
       December 31, 2008 - 157,887,384 shares    1,573    1,578    415  
    Capital surplus    2,544,943    2,570,366    676,056  
     Accumulated deficit    (891,044 )  (781,540 )  (205,561 )
    Treasury shares, at cost (December 31, 2008- 4,467,990 shares,  
    December 31, 2007- nil)         (351,097 )  (92,345 )



           Total shareholders' equity    1,655,472    1,439,307    378,565  



     5,031,378    4,967,539    1,306,559




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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year ended December 31
2006
2007
2008
2008
New Israeli shekels
Convenience
translation
into
U.S. dollars

(Audited)
(Unaudited)
In thousands (except per share data)
 
REVENUES - net:                    
    Services    5,027,310    5,328,739    5,573,244    1,465,872  
    Equipment    579,401    784,905    756,306    198,923  




     5,606,711    6,113,644    6,329,550    1,664,795  
COST OF REVENUES:   
    Services    3,088,564    3,090,155    3,235,797    851,078  
    Equipment    811,760    1,001,488    843,327    221,811  




     3,900,324    4,091,643    4,079,124    1,072,889  




GROSS PROFIT     1,706,387    2,022,001    2,250,426    591,906  




SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES     308,499    392,099    389,289    102,391  
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES     184,072    230,937    255,939    67,317  




     492,571    623,036    645,228    169,708  




OPERATING PROFIT     1,213,816    1,398,965    1,605,198    422,198  
FINANCIAL EXPENSES, net     161,866    120,762    157,939    41,541  




INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME     1,051,950    1,278,203    1,447,259    380,657  
TAXES ON INCOME     370,675    338,417    395,780    104,098  




INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN
    ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
    681,275    939,786    1,051,479    276,559  
CUMULATIVE EFFECT, AT BEGINNING OF YEAR, OF A CHANGE IN   
    ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, net of tax     1,012                 




NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR     682,287    939,786    1,051,479    276,559  




EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS"):   
    Basic:  
       Before cumulative effect    4.43    6.01    6.77    1.78  
       Cumulative effect    0.01                 




     4.44    6.01    6.77    1.78  




    Diluted:  
       Before cumulative effect    4.40    5.96    6.73    1.77  
       Cumulative effect    0.01                 




     4.41    5.96    6.73    1.77  




WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF   
    SHARES OUTSTANDING:   
                     Basic     153,633,758    156,414,684    155,349,784    155,349,784  




                     Diluted     154,677,685    157,787,009    156,347,843    156,347,843  





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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended December 31
2006
2007
2008
2008
New Israeli shekels
Convenience
translation
into U.S.
dollars

(Audited)
(Unaudited)
In thousands
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                    
   Net income for the year    682,287    939,786    1,051,479    276,559  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  
      provided by operating activities:  
      Depreciation and amortization    622,434    603,425    653,475    171,877  
Employee share-based compensation expenses    20,957    16,752    8,691    2,286  
      Liability for employee rights upon retirement    11,142    18,580    15,764    4,146  
   Deferred income taxes    35,231    (23,200 )  (40,125 )  (10,554 )
      Accrued interest, exchange and linkage  
          differences on (erosion of) long-term liabilities    (4,646 )  59,980    94,093    24,749  
      Capital loss on sale and disposal of fixed assets    274    1,267    119    31  
      Cumulative effect, at beginning of year, of a change  
          in accounting principles    (1,012 )               
   Loss (gain) from assets in respect of employees rights    (4,576 )  (5,555 )  16,215    4,265  
   Changes in operating asset and liability items:  
      Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable:  
          Trade    (254,748 )  (328,824 )  47,218    12,419  
          Other    24,198    (2,036 )  12,715    3,344  
       Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals:  
          Trade    (58,568 )  100,817    9,576    2,519  
          Other    49,923    85,885    (39,947 )  (10,507 )
          Parent group - trade    5,317    (12,425 )  1,049    276  
      Increase in asset retirement obligations    1,069    528    673    177  
      Decrease (increase) in inventories    87,009    (9,299 )  8,102    2,131  




   Net cash provided by operating activities    1,216,291    1,445,681    1,839,097    483,718  




CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
   Purchase of fixed assets    (341,604 )  (526,743 )  (522,130 )  (137,330 )
   Acquisition of optic fibers activity    (71,125 )               
   Proceeds from sale of fixed assets    73    43    864    (227 )
   Purchase of additional spectrum    (27,690 )               
   Payments in respect of land line license    (300 )  (700 )          
   Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement    (862 )  (2,086 )  (9,562 )  (2,515 )




   Net cash used in investing activities    (441,508 )  (529,486 )  (530,828 )  (139,618 )





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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended December 31
2006
2007
2008
2008
New Israeli shekels
Convenience
translation
into U.S.
Dollars

(Audited)
(Unaudited)
In thousands
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                    
   Repayment of capital lease    (3,620 )  (8,532 )  (6,898 )  (1,814 )
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options granted to employees    44,332    75,537    16,737    4,402  
   Windfall tax benefit in respect of exercise of options  
      granted to employees    643    1,167    368    97  
   Dividend paid    (352,444 )  (624,015 )  (929,993 )  (244,606 )
   Short-term credit from banks              20,000    5,260  
   Repayment of long-term bank loans    (390,155 )  (289,803 )  (21,808 )  (5,736 )
   Treasury shares              (351,097 )  (92,345 )




   Net cash used in financing activities    (701,244 )  (845,646 )  (1,272,691 )  (334,742 )




INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     73,539    70,549    35,578    9,358  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR     4,008    77,547    148,096    38,952  




CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR     77,547    148,096    183,674    48,310  




   
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
- cash paid during the year:  
   Interest    149,728    99,560    95,458    25,107  




   Income taxes (net of refund of approximately NIS 74 million in 2007)    317,099    301,554    419,801    108,627  





Supplementary information on investing and financing activities not involving cash flows

At December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, trade payables include NIS 201.8 million, NIS 160 million and NIS 220 million (USD 58 million), respectively, in respect of acquisition of fixed assets.

At December 31, 2007 and 2008, tax withholding related to dividend of approximately NIS 7 million and NIS 18 million (USD 5 million) respectively is outstanding.

During 2007 and 2008, the Company has undertaken a capital lease with respect to fixed assets in the amount of NIS 7.4 million and NIS 7.2 million (USD1.9 million), respectively.

These balances are recognized in the cash flow statements upon payment.

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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN OPERATING CASH FLOWS AND EBITDA

New Israeli shekels
Convenience
translation into
U.S. dollars

2007
2008
2008
Audited
(Unaudited)
In thousands
 
Net cash provided by operating activities      1,450,720    1,839,097    483,718  
   
Liability for employee rights upon retirement    (18,580 )  (15,764 )  (4,146 )
Accrued interest and exchange and linkage differences  
    on long-term liabilities    (59,980 )  (94,093 )  (24,749 )
Amount carried to differed charges  
Gain (loss) from assets in respect of employee rights    5,555    (16,215 )  (4,265 )
Increase in accounts receivable:  
      Trade    328,824    (47,218 )  (12,419 )
      Other    (10,260 )  (12,715 )  (3,344 )
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable and accruals:  
      Trade    (100,817 )  (9,576 )  (2,519 )
      Other    275,732    475,851    125,158  
      Related parties    12,425    (1,049 )  (276 )
Increase (decrease) in inventories    16,556    (8,102 )  (2,131 )
Decrease (increase) in Assets Retirement Obligation    (528 )  (673 )  (177 )
Financial Expenses    109,466    147,079    38,685  



EBITDA    2,009,118    2,256,622    593,535  




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PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
(An Israeli Corporation)
Summary Operating Data

2006
2007
2008
 
Subscribers (in thousands)      2,668    2,860    2,898  
Estimated share of total Israeli mobile telephone subscribers    32 %  32 %  31 %
Churn rate in year    15.6 %  15.0 %  17.8 %
Average monthly usage in year per subscriber (minutes)    311    336    365  
Average monthly revenue in year per subscriber, including in-roaming revenue (NIS)    158    158    159  

Q4 2007
Q4 2008
 
Subscribers (in thousands)      2,860    2,898  
Estimated share of total Israeli mobile telephone subscribers    31.7 %  31.3 %
Churn rate in quarter    4.0 %  4.3 %
Average monthly usage in quarter per subscriber (minutes)    345    357  
Average monthly revenue in year per subscriber, including in-roaming revenue (NIS)    157    158  

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Partner Communications Company Ltd.


By: /s/ Emanuel Avner
——————————————
Emanuel Avner
Chief Financial Officer

Dated: February 23, 2009

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