As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2002
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002
Commission file number 1-9178
KOOR INDUSTRIES LTD.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter and translation of
Registrant's name into English)
Israel
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(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
14 Hamelacha Street, Rosh Ha'ayin 48091, Israel
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class On Which Registered
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American Depositary Shares, Each New York Stock Exchange
Representing 0.20 Ordinary
Shares, Par Value NIS 0.001 Per Share
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
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(Title of Class)
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d)
of the Act:
None
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(Title of Class)
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of
capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual
report:
15,882,405 Ordinary Shares, Par Value NIS 0.001 Per Share
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days:
Yes _X_ No ___
Indicate by check mark which financial statements the registrant has elected
to follow:
Item 17 _X_ Item 18 ___
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PRELIMINARY NOTE
This annual report contains historical information and
forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to Koor's business, financial
condition and results of operations. The words "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "project" and "should" and
similar expressions, as they relate to Koor or its management, are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views
and assumptions of Koor with respect to future events and are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of Koor to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general
economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange rates and
interest rates, inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives,
changes in business strategy and various other factors, both referenced and
not referenced in this annual report. These risks are more fully described
under Item 3, "Key Information - Risk Factors" of this annual report. Should
one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those
described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended,
planned or projected. Koor does not intend or assume any obligation to update
these forward-looking statements.
In this annual report, unless otherwise specified or unless the
context otherwise requires, all references to "Koor," "we," "us," or "our" are
to Koor Industries Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State of
Israel, and its consolidated subsidiaries.
In this annual report, unless otherwise specified or unless the
context otherwise requires, all references to "$" or "dollars" are to U.S.
dollars and all references to "NIS" are to New Israeli Shekels. Unless
otherwise stated, certain amounts reported in adjusted NIS on Koor's
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 have
been translated into U.S. dollars for the convenience of the reader at the
exchange rate of the dollar on December 31, 2002 (NIS 4.737 = $1.00), as
published by the Bank of Israel (see Note 2B(1) to our consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this annual report). Therefore, it is
possible to compute the dollar equivalent of any of the figures in adjusted
NIS by dividing such NIS by the rate of exchange at December 31, 2002.
In this document, all references to Koor's percentage of equity
ownership in its subsidiaries are prior to having taken into account the
possible dilution that may be caused by the exercise of options granted to
executive officers of certain subsidiaries or of other convertible securities.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers...........................1
Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable.........................................1
Item 3. Key Information.................................................................1
Item 4. Information on the Company.....................................................14
Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects...................................44
Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees.....................................66
Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions..............................76
Item 8. Financial Information..........................................................78
Item 9. The Offer and Listing..........................................................82
Item 10. Additional Information.........................................................84
Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.....................98
Item 12. Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities........................100
PART II
Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies...............................101
Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds..101
Item 15. Controls and Procedures.......................................................101
Item 16. [Reserved]....................................................................101
PART III
Item 17. Financial Statements..........................................................102
Item 18. Financial Statements..........................................................102
Item 19. Exhibits......................................................................102
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements................................................F-1
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PART I
Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers.
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Not Applicable.
Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable.
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Not Applicable.
Item 3. Key Information.
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Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated financial data as of December 31,
2001 and 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002 has
been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. These
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in Israel, or Israeli GAAP, which differ in certain
respects from U.S. GAAP (see Note 28 to our consolidated financial statements
included elsewhere in this annual report), and audited by KPMG Somekh Chaikin,
independent certified public accountants in Israel. The consolidated selected
financial data as of December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 and for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1999 have been derived from other audited consolidated
financial statements not included in this annual report and have also been
prepared in accordance with Israeli GAAP and audited by KPMG Somekh Chaikin.
The selected consolidated financial data set forth below should be read in
conjunction with and are qualified by reference to "Item 5, Operating and
Financial Review and Prospects" and the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto and other financial information included elsewhere in this
annual report.
The financial data amounts are expressed in adjusted NIS or in
dollars. For the convenience of the reader, the 2002 data contains translation
of NIS into dollars. No representation is made that NIS amounts have been,
could have been or can be converted into dollars at the prevailing rate on
December 31, 2002, or at any other rate. All figures have been adjusted to
reflect the increase in the Israeli Consumer Price Index, or CPI, and are
accordingly all expressed in terms of the purchasing power as of December 31,
2002, and not in the figures as originally reported.
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Year Ended December, 31
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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002
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(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Adjusted NIS as of December 31, 2001 US Dollars
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Operating Data:
Israeli GAAP:
Net sales........................... 12,041,299 9,972,689 8,451,292 7,606,807 7,236,193 1,527,590
Gross profit........................ 2,922,627 2,493,827 2,135,011 1,730,350 1,818,285 383,848
Operating earnings.................. 686,555 763,445 727,211 365,323 489,083 103,248
Financial expense, net.............. 229,388 342,367 329,256 440,745 400,177 84,479
Other income (expense), net......... (5,921) 238,833 171,265 (634,623) 5,936 1,253
Minority interest, net.............. 296,465 (8,691) (55,141) 8,528 (61,203) (12,920)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing
activities........................ (18,817) 627,927 57,811 (2,672,016) (781,704) (165,020)
Result of discontinued
activities, net................... 69,707 (34,879) 231,287 (29,841) - -
Net earnings (loss)................. 50,890 593,049 289,098 (2,701,857) (781,704) (165,020)
Basic earnings (loss) per share..... 3.31 37.69 18.79 (177.89) (51.52) (10.88)
Weighted average number of shares
used in computing basic earnings
(loss) per share.................. 15,723,996 15,737,564 15,384,206 15,188,463 15,173,291 15,173,291
Diluted earnings (loss) per share... 3.31 37.33 18.71 (177.89) (51.52) (10.88)
Weighted average number of shares
used in computing diluted earnings
(loss) per share.................. 15,723,996 16,062,126 15,597,253 15,188,463 15,173,291 15,173,291
U.S. GAAP:
Income (loss) before extraordinary
item.............................. 44,683 575,018 270,749 (2,675,351) (776,192) (163,857)
Net income (loss)................... 46,645 580,931 270,749 (2,675,351) (776,192) (163,857)
Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary
share............................. 2.99 36.92 17.59 (176.14) (51.15) (10.80)
Basic earnings (loss) per ADS....... 0.60 7.38 3.52 (35.23) (10.23) (2.16)
Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary
share............................. 2.98 36.56 17.52 (176.14) (51.15) (10.80)
Diluted earnings (loss) per ADS..... 0.60 7.32 3.50 (35.23) (10.23) (2.16)
Balance Sheet Data:
Israeli GAAP:
Working capital..................... 3,766,005 982,942 1,067,584 1,895,711 1,195,850 252,449
Total assets........................ 19,208,395 18,760,251 16,006,607 13,773,648 13,704,136 2,892,999
Short-term debt..................... 2,949,271 3,843,736 2,911,151 1,846,459 2,359,985 498,202
Long-term debt...................... 5,071,466 4,395,962 3,586,142 5,029,618 4,422,951 933,703
Shareholder's equity................ 4,401,992 4,735,491 4,650,750 2,238,010 1,760,352 371,617
U.S. GAAP:
Total assets........................ 19,425,845 18,965,551 16,173,124 14,284,638 14,293,671 3,017,452
Shareholder's equity................ 4,366,719 4,776,040 4,531,714 2,176,091 1,740,697 367,468
Number of shares outstanding........ 15,723,327 15,730,971 15,192,379 15,168,884 15,173,377 15,173,377
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Exchange Rate Information
The following table shows, for each of the months indicated the high
and low exchange rates between New Israeli Shekels and U.S. dollars, expressed
as shekels per U.S. dollar and based upon the daily representative rate of
exchange as reported by the Bank of Israel:
Month High (NIS) Low (NIS)
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December 2002.............................. 4.791 4.632
January 2003............................... 4.898 4.769
February 2003.............................. 4.924 4.810
March 2003................................. 4.858 4.687
April 2003................................. 4.671 4.521
May 2003................................... 4.577 4.373
The following table shows, for periods indicated, the average
exchange rate between New Israeli Shekels and U.S. dollars, expressed as
shekels per U.S. dollar, calculated based on the average of the exchange rates
on the last day of each month during the relevant period as reported by the
Bank of Israel:
Year Average (NIS)
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1998............................................. 3.802
1999............................................. 3.142
2000............................................. 4.078
2001............................................. 4.203
2002............................................. 4.738
On June 25, 2003, the exchange rate was NIS 4.386 per U.S. dollar as
reported by the Bank of Israel.
The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on our business and
operations is discussed in "Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and
Prospects."
Dividends
In determining whether to declare a dividend, our Board of Directors
may take into consideration, among other things, our profits, business and
financial condition, economic circumstances and other conditions, as deemed
appropriate by our Board of Directors.
We did not pay or declare any dividend for 2002 or 2001. We paid
final dividends of NIS4.10 per share in 2000.
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Risk Factors
Risks Related to Koor
We depend on our subsidiaries and affiliates for dividends and
management fees.
We conduct our business primarily through our wholly and partially
owned subsidiaries and affiliates, and are partially dependent upon management
fees and cash distributions from our subsidiaries and affiliates as a source
of cash flow for funding our corporate level activities. We received
management fees in the amount of NIS 36 million and NIS 35 million in 2002 and
2001, respectively, pursuant to management agreements between us and several
of our subsidiaries and affiliates. In addition, in 2002 and 2001 we received
NIS 21 million and NIS 20 million, respectively in dividends from
Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd., or MA Industries. In 2000, we received NIS
380 million in dividends from subsidiaries and affiliates, of which NIS 244
million was received from Telrad Networks Ltd., or Telrad, and NIS 62 million
was received from Koor Properties Ltd, or Koor Properties. In recommending
dividends and approving management fees, the directors and applicable
committees of each of our subsidiaries must take into consideration the legal,
tax, and financial effects of such dividends and management fees, as well as
the best interests of each such subsidiary. In addition, several of our
subsidiaries and affiliates are subject to dividend payment restrictions
derived from their organizational documents, credit agreements and tax
considerations. If we were to experience a substantial reduction in the level
of payments of dividends and management fees, there can be no assurance that
alternative sources of cash flow, including bank loans and asset sales, would
be available for us to carry out our investment plans, pay dividends on our
capital stock and service our debt.
In addition, all of our unsecured indebtedness is effectively
subordinated to all liabilities, including trade payables of our subsidiaries
and affiliates. Any right we have to receive assets of our subsidiaries and
affiliates upon their liquidation or reorganization (and the consequent right
of the holders of our indebtedness to participate in those assets) will be
effectively subordinated to the claims of that subsidiary's or affiliate's
creditors (including trade creditors), except to the extent that we are
recognized as a creditor of such subsidiary or affiliate, in which case our
claims would still be subordinate to any security interests in the assets of
such subsidiary or affiliate and any indebtedness of such subsidiary or
affiliate senior to that held by us. Under Israeli law, certain indebtedness
of a company under liquidation, including certain indebtedness resulting from
an employment relationship or tenancy, and certain indebtedness resulting from
governmental and municipal tax liabilities, may rank senior to other unsecured
indebtedness.
Continuing adverse conditions in the telecommunications industry and
in the market for telecommunications equipment have led to decreased demand
for our products and have harmed and may continue to harm our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, our telecommunication
equipment business accounted for approximately 11.5% and 16.3%, respectively,
of our consolidated net sales. Our business in this industry is primarily
conducted through our consolidated subsidiary Telrad. We also own
approximately 31% of ECI Telecom Ltd., or ECI, a publicly traded company
engaged in the telecommunication equipment business. Telrad's systems and ECI's
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systems are used by telecommunications carriers and service providers.
Many telecommunications carriers and service providers in markets throughout
the world have experienced, and are continuing to experience, substantial
declines in sales and revenues and have incurred significant operating losses.
In addition, many carriers and service providers have stopped deploying new
networks or have ceased operations completely and are no longer potential
users of Telrad's products or ECI's products. The general worldwide economic
downturn has curtailed the ability of existing and prospective carriers and
service providers to finance purchases of products such as Telrad's and ECI's,
leading to a sharp decline in orders for new telecommunications equipment.
Also, we expect the number of carriers and service providers to remain small
because of the substantial capital requirements involved in establishing
networks.
For these reasons, Telrad and to a lesser extent ECI, have
experienced severe declines in sales since the beginning of 2001 and were
forced to take substantial measures to reduce expenses during 2001 and 2002,
including downsizing manpower, streamlining operations and divestiture of
non-core businesses. As a result of the losses incurred by ECI during 2001 and
2002, we reduced the book value of our investment in ECI and wrote-off the
excess goodwill relating to that investment. The reduction in book value and
writing-off of goodwill in ECI, together with our share in ECI's losses and
the losses recorded by Telrad, represented nearly 80% of our consolidated
losses for the year ended December 31, 2001 and approximately 72% of our
consolidated losses for the year ended December 31, 2002.
If these industry-wide conditions persist, they will likely have an
adverse impact, which may be material, on our business, financial condition
and results of operations. In addition, market perception that these
conditions could have an impact upon us may harm the trading price of our
ordinary shares, whether or not our business or results of operations are
actually affected.
We need to develop and introduce new products in the
telecommunication equipment and defense electronics businesses in order to
remain competitive in those industries. We are also partially dependent on
licensed technology.
For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, our telecommunication
equipment and defense electronics businesses accounted for approximately 35.3%
and 35.2%, respectively, of our consolidated net sales, and 67.8% and 63.5%,
respectively, of our total consolidated research and development expenses. In
addition, for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, our investment in
ECI accounted for 65.4% and 59.7%, respectively, of our total investments in
the telecommunications equipment industry. The businesses and markets in these
segments are characterized by rapid technological development. Consequently,
the ability to anticipate changes in technology and to develop and introduce
new and enhanced products incorporating such new technologies on a timely
basis will be significant factors in the ability of these businesses to grow
and remain competitive. We cannot assure you that we will be able to develop
new products and technologies on a timely basis in order to remain competitive
in the telecommunication equipment and defense electronics industries. In
addition, one of our objectives is to continue to seek to apply several of the
advanced technologies developed in our defense electronic businesses to new
commercial products. However, we cannot assure you that such technologies will
be successfully applied or that markets will develop for such products.
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Generally, our subsidiaries in these industries, including Telrad,
Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd., or Elisra, as well as ECI establish their own
research and development priorities and budgets. However, several of Telrad's
products have been based on technology licensed from Nortel Networks Ltd., or
Nortel. As a result, our ability to introduce new and enhanced products was
partially dependent on Nortel continuing to provide advanced technology to
Telrad. Following the establishment of Nortel Israel and the related change in
Telrad's business, however, such reliance has been substantially reduced.
Telrad, one of our significant subsidiaries, depends on one
key supplier.
Telrad, one of our significant subsidiaries, is substantially
dependent upon its relationship with Nortel as a key supplier of technology
and as a key customer of Telrad's products. For the years ended December 31,
2002 and 2001, approximately 8.6% and 9.0%, respectively, of our consolidated
net sales and 69.1% and 71.7%, respectively, of Telrad's sales were derived
from sales to Nortel. Accordingly, Telrad's sales volume is directly
influenced by Nortel's sales forecasts and actual purchases. Although we and
Telrad believe that the relationship with Nortel is generally good, if such
relationship was to be terminated or diminished for any reason, it could have
a material adverse affect on Telrad's business, financial condition or results
of operation, which may have an adverse effect on our business as a whole.
We rely on the expiration of patents and depend on regulatory
approval in the agrochemicals industry.
For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, our agrochemicals
business accounted for approximately 58.3% and 54.9%, respectively, of our
consolidated net sales. Several of our subsidiaries specialize in the
improvement and production of generic agrochemical products, which are
products that are based on expired patents. Development of new generic
products requires substantial expenditures for research and development,
product registration, construction of production lines and marketing in
support of new product introduction. An important component for the growth of
the agrochemicals business is the successful introduction of new generic
chemical products to the market in a timely manner (promptly after patents
expire). Reintroduction of any new legislation to extend the life of patents
on chemical products could adversely affect the ability of the agrochemicals
business to introduce new products.
Patent protection in Europe is valid for 20 years from the date of
application. During the beginning of any patent term, the companies that own
patents deal in licensing products in various countries. In February 1997,
offices of the European Authority approved an extension of the validity of
patents filed for registration since 1985. The extension of the patent term
for an additional period ensures patent owners an additional period of
exclusivity of 15 years from the date of receipt of first license, provided
that the addition may not be greater than 5 years. In most countries,
marketing of new products is conditional upon obtaining licensing from the
competent authority. The obtaining of licenses is a lengthy process with
substantial costs. A possible delay in the development of new products or in
obtaining requisite licenses could have a negative effect on our results of
operation and financial status.
Most countries require us to obtain regulatory approval prior to
selling newly introduced products, which is both time consuming and
expensive. Any delay in the development or
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introduction of new products or in obtaining regulatory approval from the
countries in which our agrochemicals business markets its products may have a
material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
In addition, new developments in the field of trans-genetic plant species that
are toxic to insects, and plant species that are resistant to fungal disease,
may have an adverse effect on our agrochemicals business.
Our investments in hi-tech companies involves a high degree of risk.
Through Koor Corporate Venture Capital, or Koor CVC, we invest from
time to time in start-up companies and venture capital funds. As of December
31, 2002, we had invested, through Koor CVC, approximately $147 million in
such start-up companies and venture capital funds and had committed to invest
an additional $36 million in these venture capital funds. In May 2003, Koor
CVC entered into an agreement with a secondary venture capital fund to sell
part of its commitment to these venture capital funds, which sale was
completed on June 23, 2003. As a result of this sale, Koor CVC's future
commitment to invest in these external venture capital funds was reduced to
$12 million. This amount may be drawn upon by the funds at any time over the
next 5-7 years, based upon their needs.
During 2002, through Koor CVC, we invested in, and made loans to,
startup companies in the amount of approximately $5 million and we transferred
approximately $7 million to our portfolio venture capital funds, as part of
our commitment to invest in these external funds. Our investment in hi-tech
and venture capital companies carries with it a high level of risk. The main
risk factors are:
o The uncertainty involved in advanced technological developments
in the fields of internet and telecommunications, and the lack
of certainty that a product will actually be developed or, if
and when it is developed, that a market will be found for it,
as well as the high marketing costs and intense competition in
these fields;
o The uncertainty existing on the date of commencement of
projects as to the total investment required for developing a
product and the lack of certainty that funding will be found
for the continued development and marketing of products, if
developed;
o The rapid technological changes that characterize the
industries of the companies in which we have invested could
reduce or cancel demand for products developed by such
companies;
o The dependence of start-up companies, including those in which
we have invested, on their founders or on key personnel,
especially in the areas of management and development;
o The lack of certainty regarding the ability of the companies in
which we have invested to recruit appropriate personnel, in
particular when faced with increasing competition for quality
personnel;
o The lack of intellectual property protection for internet
products and increased competition in this area; and
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o The lack of ability to control and manage a company in which we
hold a minority stake.
Our operations are exposed to environmental risks and are subject to
environmental regulation.
The operations of several of our subsidiaries are exposed to the risk
of harming the environment, as they manufacture, use, transmit, store and sell
toxic and other materials. We believe that these subsidiaries are in
compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and we have born
considerable costs and investments in order to ensure such compliance. We
cannot estimate the size or impact of additional expenditures that may be
required in the event of amendments to applicable environmental laws or
adverse decisions of applicable regulatory authorities. In addition, the risks
of causing environmental damage are not insurable risks.
We are under investigation by the Israeli Office of Restrictive Trade
Practices.
During October 1997, following the publication of a newspaper article
containing details about alleged violations of the Law for Restrictive Trade
Practices, 1988 (Israeli Antitrust Law) regarding price coordination and lack
of competition between Tadiran Ltd., or Tadiran (our wholly-owned subsidiary),
Tadiran Telecommunication Ltd., or TTL (a former subsidiary of Tadiran which
merged with ECI in 1999), and Telrad, the Commissioner of Restrictive Trade
Practices (Israeli Antitrust Authority) conducted an investigation at the
offices of Tadiran, TTL and Telrad and at our offices, during which documents
were confiscated, employees were questioned and additional information was
requested and provided.
On December 13, 1998, the Investigations Department of the Israeli
Office of Restrictive Trade Practices (Israeli Antitrust Authority) announced
in a press release that it had concluded the investigation regarding
allegations of illegal restrictive arrangements between us, Tadiran, TTL,
Telrad, The Israel Telecommunications Corporation Limited, or Bezeq, and
Bezeqcall Communications Ltd. in the field of the supply of public switches
and in the Network Termination Point, or N.T.R, area. According to the press
release, the investigators recommended indicting some of the examinees as a
result of the investigation of several allegations, and the Legal Department
of the Israeli Antitrust Authority will decide if offenses were in fact
committed and if there is sufficient evidential basis for trial.
On March 4, 2002, Tadiran Ltd., or Tadiran (which committed to
indemnify ECI on any damage resulting from the issues under review by the
Israeli Antitrust Authority), TTL and Telrad received notice from the Israeli
Antitrust Authority that the Israeli Antitrust Authority is considering the
possibility of bringing each of these companies to trial for offenses against
the Israeli Antitrust Law, as a result of the actions of these companies with
regard to the supply of public switches between the years of 1993 and 1997.
The Israeli Antitrust Authority's notice states that the allegations against
Telrad and Tadiran in the field of N.T.R. are still being reviewed by the
commissioner of the Israeli Antitrust Authority. See also note 18A to our
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Under the Israeli Antitrust Law, penalties may be imposed against an
entity which has violated the law. In addition, should it be proven that
violations were committed, civil lawsuits
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may be filed against us and we may be subject to civil penalties, if damages
can be proven as a result of a violation of the law. At this early stage, it
is not possible to predict the likelihood that any fines will be imposed on us
or any civil lawsuits will be filed against us, nor whether any such fines or
lawsuits would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or
results of operations.
Several of our subsidiaries are exposed to fluctuations in prices of
raw materials and commodities.
Several of our subsidiaries, primarily those in the agrochemical
industry, have exposure to risks stemming from fluctuations in prices of raw
materials and agricultural commodities. An increase in raw material prices or
a decrease in commodity prices (which could lower the selling prices of our
products) could lower the profitability of our business.
Reduction in worldwide spending for military products may adversely
affect our profit.
For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, sales of military
products accounted for approximately 23.8% and 18.9%, respectively, of our
consolidated net sales. Around the world and in Israel demand for military
products has been generally declining during the past few years. Since the
beginning of 2001, however, worldwide demand for high tech military equipment
and products has increased as many countries are improving their existing
military equipment with new technology and investing in new products while
reducing their expenditures on traditional military equipment. In Israel,
there has been a strengthening of the upward trend in demand for defense
electronic products as reflected in the size and rate of receipt of orders,
and the increase in backlog which was approximately NIS 3.1 billion and NIS
3.4 billion as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. This trend is
likely to have a positive influence on the profitability and financial
condition of our defense electronic business. However, in the event that
general military expenditures continue to decline worldwide and are reduced in
Israel for systems or projects of the type we produce or perform, and are not
offset by greater foreign sales or other new systems or products, there will
be a reduction in the volume of contracts or subcontracts we are awarded. Such
reductions may result in a material adverse effect on our results of
operations and financial condition.
A continuation of the recent political and economic crisis in
Argentina could have a negative impact on our agrochemicals business.
The serious deterioration in the political and economic situation
in Argentina that started in December 2001 has continued throughout 2002
and during the first half of 2003. This deterioration resulted in the
Argentine government declaring an official default on Argentina's foreign
debt payments in December 2001. In the beginning of 2002, the Argentine
government announced the end of the parity of the Argentine Peso to the
U.S. dollar. As a result, the Argentine Peso lost approximately 98% of its
value as of December 31, 2002 and may continue to lose value. In addition,
in July 2002 the government of Argentina published regulations setting the
various rates for the linkage of customer debt payments to the dollar, so
that customer debts deriving from the sale of agricultural inputs
denominated in dollars would be paid at the dollar exchange rate applicable
on the date of payment, less discounts ranging from 25% to 60%,
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which were determined according to the products for which the
agricultural inputs were used, as defined in those regulations.
As a result of the devaluation, the assets of MA Industries'
operations in Argentina, which consisted primarily of trade and other
receivables, decreased by $15 million. In view of the economic and political
situation in Argentina and the experience gained in the application of the
regulations published by its governments, MA Industries recorded a net
one-time write-off of $10.8 million in 2002 and $8 million in 2001, primarily
in respect of bad debts and erosion of the assets of the consolidated company
in Argentina. In addition, MA Industries and several of its subsidiaries have
guaranteed indebtedness to banks of its Argentine subsidiary in a total amount
of $17 million. For the year ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, sales by MA
Industries' Argentine operations represented approximately 1.3% and 2.5%,
respectively, of MA Industries' total sales those years. A continuation of
this recession in the Argentine economy, including the high inflation levels
and the rapid devaluation of the Argentine Peso against the dollar could
adversely affect MA Industries' results of operations.
Risks Related to Israel
Exchange rate fluctuations and inflation in Israel impact our business.
A significant portion of the sales of our major subsidiaries and
affiliates are made outside Israel in dollars or other non-Israeli currencies
while these companies incur significant portions of their expenses in NIS.
Alternatively, some subsidiaries and affiliates whose sales are principally in
NIS incur expenses in dollars or in other non-Israeli currencies. For example,
a significant portion of the sales of our telecommunication equipment, defense
electronics and the agrochemicals businesses are in dollars, whereas a
significant portion of these businesses expenses are incurred in NIS and are
generally linked to the Israeli CPI. In addition, certain borrowings are
linked to the dollar or other non-Israeli currencies or to the CPI. During the
calendar years 2000, 2001 and 2002, the annual rate of inflation was
approximately 0%, 1.4% and 6.5%, respectively while the NIS was devalued
against the dollar by approximately -2.7%, 9.3% and 7.3%, respectively.
Consequently, during the calendar years 2000, 2001 and 2002, the annual rate
of inflation as adjusted for devaluation was approximately 2.7%, -7.2% and
-0.8%, respectively. Continued deflation in Israel or a delay in or lack of
any devaluation of the NIS in relation to the dollar or other currencies may
have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial
condition.
To compensate for inflation in Israel and changes in the relative
value of Israeli currency compared to the dollar and other currencies, we have
adopted financial strategies, including entering into foreign currency
transactions with respect to certain specific commitments and general hedging
transactions with respect to monetary assets and liabilities denominated in
non-Israeli currencies (including Brazilian currency). There can be no
assurance, however, that such activities, or others that we may undertake from
time to time, will eliminate the negative financial impact of such
fluctuations.
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Conditions in Israel may affect our operations.
We and our principal subsidiaries and affiliates are incorporated
under the laws of the State of Israel, where our principal offices and a
substantial portion of our operations are located. We are directly influenced
by the political, economic and military conditions affecting Israel.
Accordingly, any major hostilities involving Israel, the interruption or
curtailment of trade between Israel and its present trading partners, a
significant increase in inflation or a significant downturn in the economic or
financial condition of Israel could have a material adverse effect on our
business, our results of operations and our financial condition. In addition,
there are a number of countries, particularly in the Middle East, which
restrict business with Israel or Israeli companies. There can be no assurance
that restrictive laws or policies directed toward Israel or Israeli businesses
will not have an adverse impact on the expansion of our business.
The increased hostilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip affect
tourism and other businesses.
Since September 2000, there has been an escalation of violence in the
West Bank and Gaza Strip and increased terrorist activities within Israel,
causing a sharp decrease in tourism to Israel and a further deceleration in
all aspects of the Israeli economy. The areas of tourism and aviation have
been most affected by the increased hostilities, and the recession in the
Israeli real estate market has become more entrenched.
Many of our directors, officers and employees are obligated to
perform military reserve duty in Israel.
Generally, Israeli adult male citizens and permanent residents
through the age of 48 are obligated to perform up to 36 days of military
reserve duty annually. Some of our directors, officers and employees are
currently obligated to perform annual reserve duty. Additionally, under
emergency circumstances, all such persons are subject to being called to
active duty at any time. We have operated effectively under these requirements
since we began operations. No assessment can be made, however, as to the full
impact of these requirements on our workforce or business if conditions should
change and we cannot predict the effect on us of any expansion or reduction of
these obligations.
Israel's economy may be destabilized.
Israel's economy has been subject to a number of destabilizing
factors. These include a period of severe inflation in the early to mid-1980s,
low foreign exchange reserves, fluctuations in world commodity prices,
military conflicts and civil unrest. For these and other reasons, the
Government of Israel has intervened in different sectors of the economy. Such
intervention has included employing fiscal and monetary policies, import
duties, foreign currency restrictions and controls of wages, prices and
foreign currency exchange rates. The Israeli government has periodically
changed its policies in all of these areas. Changes in these policies may make
it more difficult for us to operate our business as we have in the past.
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Service and enforcement of legal process on us and our directors and
officers may be difficult to obtain.
Service of process upon our directors and officers and the Israeli
experts named herein, all of whom reside outside the United States, may be
difficult to obtain within the United States. Furthermore, since substantially
all of our assets, all of our directors and officers and the Israeli experts
named in this prospectus, are located outside the United States, any judgment
obtained in the United States against us or these individuals or entities may
not be collectible within the United States.
There is doubt as to the enforceability of civil liabilities under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Securities Act, and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, in original actions
instituted in Israel. However, subject to certain time limitations and other
conditions, Israeli courts may enforce final judgments of United States courts
for liquidated amounts in civil matters, including judgments based upon the
civil liability provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act.
We depend on the availability of certain government benefits
and programs.
We derive and expect to continue to derive benefits from various
programs and laws in Israel including tax benefits relating to our "approved
enterprise" programs and grants from the Office of the Chief Scientist, or
OCS, for research and development. For the years ended December 31, 2002 and
2001, our consolidated companies received government grants in the fields of
research and development of approximately NIS 26 million and NIS 40 million,
respectively. To be eligible for these grants, programs and tax benefits, we
must continue to meet certain conditions, including making certain specified
investments in fixed assets from our equity. From time to time, the Israeli
government has discussed reducing or eliminating the availability of these
grants, programs and benefits. A change in government policy in these areas
would likely have a negative affect on our results of operation and financial
condition.
Under this program, by virtue of the "approved enterprise" status
granted to several of our subsidiaries and several of the companies in which
we have invested, these companies are entitled to various tax benefits. The
income derived from these companies during a period of up to 10 years, from
the year in which these companies first had taxable income (limited to 12
years from commencement of production or 14 years from the date of the
approval, whichever is earlier), is subject to a corporate tax rate ranging
from 0-25%. These companies with "approved enterprise" status are also
entitled to an accelerated amortization deduction over five years for fixed
assets serving these companies.
In the event that one of our subsidiaries or investee companies
distributes a dividend to shareholders out of income attributable to revenues
from an approved enterprise which has received a tax exemption, the company
that distributes the dividend is taxed at a rate of 25% of the profit
distributed. Deferred taxes in respect of income from approved enterprises
were not distributed as a dividend, since it is our policy not to initiate a
distribution of a dividend that involves an additional tax liability to us.
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Benefits are conditional upon the fulfillment of terms set forth by
law or in deeds of approval. Non-fulfillment of such terms could cause
cancellation of the approved enterprise benefits, in whole or in part, and the
return of previously provided benefits plus interest and linkage
differentials. As of December 31, 2002, our subsidiaries and the companies in
which we have invested which have been granted "approved enterprise" status
have complied with the terms set forth above.
As security for the implementation of the approved projects and
compliance with the conditions of the approval, a charge has been registered
on the above subsidiaries' assets in favor of the State of Israel.
Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares
Our share price may be volatile and may decline.
Numerous factors, some of which are beyond our control, may cause the
market price of our ADSs or ordinary shares to fluctuate significantly. These
factors include, among other things, announcements of technological
innovations, earnings releases by us or our competitors, market conditions in
the industry and the general state of the securities markets (in particular
the technology and Israeli sectors of the securities markets).
Our operating results in one or more future periods may fluctuate
significantly and may cause our share price to be volatile.
Our quarterly operating results may be subject to significant
fluctuations due to various factors, including divestitures of companies,
competitive pressures and general economic conditions. Because a significant
portion of our overhead consists of fixed costs, our quarterly results may be
adversely impacted if sales fall below management's expectations. As a result,
our results of operations for any quarter may not be indicative of results for
any future period. Due to all of the foregoing factors, in some future
quarters our sales or operating results may not meet the expectations of
public market analysis or investors. In such event, the market price of our
ADSs and ordinary shares would likely be materially adversely affected.
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Item 4. Information on the Company.
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We are a company limited by shares organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Israel. We were initially incorporated in 1944 and our
full legal and commercial name is Koor Industries Ltd.
The address of our registered office is 14 Hamelacha Street, Rosh
Ha'ayin 48091, Israel, and our telephone number is 972-3-900-8333. The address
of our Internet website is: www.koor.com. Our ADSs are listed on the New York
Stock Exchange and our ordinary shares and convertible debentures are listed
on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
General
We are a diversified investment holding company. We are engaged,
through our direct and indirect, wholly and partially owned subsidiaries and
affiliates, in the following core businesses: telecommunication equipment,
defense electronics and agrochemicals as well as in other businesses. We are
also engaged in investment in new technologies in the telecom and life science
fields. For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, international sales
represented approximately 80.3% and 80.4%, respectively, of our consolidated
net sales. A majority of our sales are derived from businesses in which we are
the leading producer or provider of such goods and services in Israel. For the
year ended December 31, 2002, we reported consolidated net sales of NIS 7,236
million ($1.5 billion), consolidated operating profit of NIS 489 million ($103
million) and a consolidated net loss of NIS 782 million ($165 million).
Business Overview
Strategy
In October 1997, as a result of several transactions, the Claridge
Group (comprised of Claridge Israel Ltd. and affiliated entities) became our
largest shareholder. During January 1999, Claridge Israel Ltd. transferred its
holdings to Claridge Israel L.L.C. which, as of June 25, 2003, held 28.95% of
our outstanding ordinary shares. Beginning in July 1998, we initiated an
extensive corporate restructuring program, designed to transform Koor into a
diversified investment holding company with controlling stakes in leading
high-growth, export-oriented Israeli companies. Based on these criteria, we
have made the strategic decision to focus on three businesses:
telecommunication equipment, defense electronics and agrochemicals. Despite
the downturn in the telecom industry, we still believe that our holdings in
these businesses have the potential to grow internally, as well as through
mergers and acquisitions.
We have implemented key elements of our strategy to date, including a
substantial capital reallocation process, in which proceeds from the sale of
low growth domestic businesses have been re-invested to increase our stakes in
our core businesses. In this regard during the years 1999 through 2001 we
divested ourselves of our non-core holdings, including our interests in Koor
Insurance Agency, Koor Finance, Contahal, Merhav, the Switching Division of
Tadiran Telecommunications, Tekem, Tadiran Information Systems, Koor Metals,
Phoenicia, Yonah, Tadiran Com, Tadiran Telematics, Mashav, Merkavim Metal
Works Ltd., Middle East Tube Co. Ltd. and the Q Group PLC. We also sold real
estate assets of Koor Properties for approximately
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NIS 48 million in 2001 and real estate assets of Tadiran for approximately
NIS 278 million in March 2002.
During 2002, we and our portfolio companies continued to take active
measures to adapt to the changing business climate and to continue to
implement our strategic plan. These measures include bringing in new strategic
partners; identifying new market opportunities; focusing on core competencies,
while divesting non-core assets; and streamlining group operations.
In the second half of 2002, we entered into an agreement with a new
international strategic partner for the Elisra Defense Group. Elta Systems
Ltd., or Elta, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd.,
Israel's largest industrial company acquired from us a 30% minority stake in
Elisra. This transaction generated $100 million in cash for us. In the same
period, MA Industries continued to identify new growth opportunities and
acquired 11 high margin products and the licenses and distribution
rights related to these products from Bayer CropScience for (euro)200 million,
and extended its presence in the European agrochemical market.
During 2002, ECI continued to implement its strategic plan, which
included: focusing on its core optical networks, bandwidth management and
broadband access businesses; exiting non-core activities; streamlining
operations while improving the organizational structure; and strengthening its
financial position. As part of this plan, ECI signed, in April 2003, an
agreement to sell most of the assets and liabilities of Innowave ECI Wireless
Systems Ltd., a subsidiary of ECI, to Alvarion Ltd. for a total consideration
of $20 million. In addition, ECI received a 5-year option to purchase 200,000
shares of Alvarion, at a share price of $3.
In 2002, Telrad initiated a three-pronged major reorganization plan,
aimed at returning the company to profitability and maintaining positive cash
flow. These steps included: reducing expenses through staff reduction; merger
of businesses; and rescheduling of bank debt.
In 2002, we completed the rescheduling of all of our long-term debt,
pursuant to the rescheduling agreements reached in 2001 with several Israeli
banks. We divested non-core holdings, such as real estate and certain other
businesses, we generated $150 million in cash from the sale of assets,
including the sale of 30% of Elisra, and we repaid $125 million in bank debt.
In May 2003, Koor CVC signed an agreement with a secondary venture
capital fund to sell its investments in several external venture capital
funds, which sale was completed on June 23, 2003. As a result of this sale,
Koor CVC's future commitment to invest in these external venture capital funds
was reduced to $12 million. This amount may be drawn upon by the funds at any
time over the next 5-7 years, based upon their needs.
Our Telecommunication Equipment Business
Our telecommunication equipment business is conducted primarily
through ECI and Telrad.
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Our telecommunication equipment business generated NIS 830 million
and NIS 1,241 million of sales in 2002 and 2001, respectively, representing
11.5% and 16.3%, respectively, of our consolidated net sales for such years.
International sales accounted for 89.2% and 85.3% of our telecommunication
equipment business' sales for 2002 and 2001, respectively.
Excluding sales of ECI, which were not consolidated in our results of
operations in 2002 and 2001, a majority of the sales made by our
telecommunication equipment business are made to one principal customer:
Nortel. In 2002 and 2001, sales to Nortel represented 52% and 55%,
respectively, of our telecommunication equipment business' sales. In May 2000,
we, Telrad and Nortel entered into an agreement to establish a new company
under the name Nortel Networks Israel (Sales and Marketing) Ltd., or Nortel
Israel. This venture, in which Nortel is the majority shareholder and we own
28%, acquired and operates Telrad's public switching and TX1 Systems
businesses, which currently comprise the majority of Telrad's sales to Nortel.
The principal companies in our telecommunication equipment business
are:
Percentage
Of Equity
Ownership Principal Products and Services
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ECI Telecom Ltd. 30.74% Telecommunication equipment and systems
Telrad Networks Ltd. 100.00% Telecommunication equipment and systems
ECI Telecom Ltd. (ECI)
ECI is a provider of advanced telecommunications solutions to
telecommunications service providers worldwide, focused mainly on the
metropolitan optical and access telecommunications markets. ECI designs,
develops, manufactures, markets and supports digital telecommunications
solutions for evolving new services and converging networks. ECI's products
and platforms are designed to create and manage bandwidth, maximize revenues
for network operators, reduce operating expenses, expand capacity, improve
performance and enable new revenue-producing services. In doing so, they
enhance the capabilities of existing networks to support voice, data, video,
multimedia services. ECI's equipment supports traffic on more than 500 service
networks in over 145 countries.
ECI had announced, in August 2000, its intention to reorganize its
business and operate through five principal subsidiaries. A plan was
subsequently approved by its board of directors that provided for the transfer
of its business and assets to these subsidiaries, with, at least initially,
the parent company serving as a holding company and a sub-contractor of such
subsidiaries. Although subsidiaries were established, which absorbed the
employees of the various operations, this plan was not carried out to its
completion, and the operating assets and liabilities of the relevant
operations were never transferred. In November 2002, ECI announced a revised
strategy designed to focus on its core access and optical businesses within an
integrated company.
These core businesses are operated through two divisions:
o The Inovia Broadband Access Division; and
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o The Lightscape Optical Networks Division.
The above strategy includes the re-absorption into the parent company
of the employees engaged in those operations considered part of ECI's core
businesses, and the sale, or combining with third parties, of the other
operations.
Inovia Broadband Access Division
The Inovia(R) Broadband Access Division operated from the end of 2000
through 2002 as Inovia Telecoms Ltd., or Inovia.
The Broadband Access Division develops, manufactures, markets and
sells innovative access products, which enable telecommunications service
providers to mass deploy broadband networks and offer a variety of new
advanced services. The division's solutions enable telecommunication service
providers to enhance their local loop usage performance and efficiency. The
division's systems increase line capacity and facilitate advanced services on
existing infrastructure.
The Broadband Access Division's product line is subdivided into two
categories, broadband access solutions and narrowband access solutions.
Broadband access addresses the use of copper telephone wire to provide voice,
data, and video services at multi-megabyte-per-second speeds. Narrowband
access, which predated broadband, involves products that can be used to
increase the capacity and improve the performance of standard telephone lines.
Over the last two years, market trends have pointed to a significant
rise in demand for broadband access products, as telecommunications service
providers around the world have viewed digital subscriber lines, or DSL
technologies, as a means for boosting revenues while leveraging their existing
investment in the copper infrastructure. ECI has moved with this trend,
providing customers with the opportunity for increased telephony revenues
while emphasizing the low cost of ownership inherent in ECI's broadband access
product line. Currently, broadband access sales make up the majority,
approximately 80%, of the Broadband Access Division's revenues.
Lightscape Optical Networks Division
The Lightscape(TM)Optical Networks Division was formed at the
beginning of 2003 by combining the operations of Lightscape Networks Ltd.,
or Lightscape, and Enavis Networks Ltd., or Enavis.
Lightscape, which evolved from the optical networks business unit of
ECI, provided telecommunications service providers with metropolitan and
regional intelligent and flexible multi-service optical transmission
solutions. Its product lines enable end-to-end transport of voice and data
circuits from the user's premises to high-capacity optical backbones, support
the process of streamlining the use of optical networks and allow
telecommunications service providers to offer additional services with greater
efficiency.
Enavis evolved from the bandwidth management business unit of ECI.
The Enavis products enable end-to-end bandwidth management of global data
and voice communications
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networks. Its networking equipment allows communications service providers
to enhance the efficiency of bandwidth usage across their transport
networks, converting the raw bandwidth provided by optical equipment into
differentiated communication services. The main application of Enavis'
cross-connect products is global gateways, seamlessly interconnecting
networks operating on different protocols between North America and Europe
as well as Asia Pacific and Latin America. Enavis products offer the full
range of interfaces with speeds ranging from fractional T-1, or narrowband,
through O-C-48, or superband, and can support Time Division Multiplexing,
or TDM, Frame Relay, IP and ATM protocols, providing a smoother migration
path to next generation networks.
In addition, as part of the reorganization announced in 2002, ECI
combined the principal operations of ECI Telecom-NGTS Ltd., or NGTS, which
provides products that support IP telephony, as well as products intended to
increase the transmission capacity of satellite communication, optical cables,
microwave communications and coaxial cables, with those of NexVerse Networks,
inc., a privately held company, renamed Veraz Networks, Inc., or Veraz. ECI
holds approximately 43% of the share capital, or 36% on a fully diluted basis,
of Veraz.
In addition, as part of the reorganization announced in 2002, ECI
discontinued the operations of InnoWave ECI Wireless Systems Ltd., or
InnoWave. In April 2003 ECI completed the sale of InnoWave's operations to
Alvarioun Ltd.
ECI continues to hold its 59% interest in the publicly traded ECtel
Ltd., or ECtel, a developer and global provider of revenue assurance and
surveillance solutions for circuit-switched and packet-switched wireline and
wireless networks and various start-up companies.
For the year ended December 31, 2002, ECI reported revenues of $646
million, a gross profit of $251 million, a loss from continuing operations of
$78 million and a net loss of $156 million. ECI is included in our financial
statements on an equity basis only.
As of December 31, 2002, we had increased our stake in ECI to 30.74%
through the following transactions: the exercise of a call option to purchase
an additional 5% interest in ECI from Clal Electronics on February 8, 1999 for
NIS 593 Million ($142 Million); the merger between ECI and TTL pursuant to
which Tadiran received a 12.5% interest in ECI; the effectuation of an open
market stock buyback program by ECI in 2000; the purchase by us of all ECI
shares held by Tadiran in the first quarter of 2001; and additional open
market purchases by us of ECI shares during the second quarter of 2001. Some
of ECI's current and future liabilities to banks are secured by certain liens
on certain assets and rights, as well as an unlimited negative pledge on ECI's
assets. As a condition for further bank credit and in accordance with the
terms of the negative pledge, ECI undertook to comply with a certain financial
ratios.
Since October 1, 2002, ECI has failed to comply with some of the
financial ratios agreed upon in a facility agreement with several banks, and
therefore the banks are entitled to demand the immediate repayment of all the
loans. Accordingly, long-term loans of approximately $107 million were
reclassified as current liabilities on ECI's year-end balance sheet. On May,
28, 2003 ECI entered into a letter agreement with the banks with respect to
the facility agreement. The parties agreed to significantly ease the financial
covenants in the facility beginning in January 2004 and
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that effective June 30, 2003, ECI would no longer be in default with respect
to the financial covenants as these were suspended until the end of 2003.
Under the terms of the letter agreement, as of June 30, 2003, ECI had $60
million in long-term loans and a $30 million short-term credit facility.
For a discussion of material legal proceedings relating to ECI,
please see "Item 8, Financial Information - Legal Proceedings."
Telrad Networks Ltd. (Telrad)
Telrad is an innovative developer and marketer of telecom products
and end-to-end solutions. Telrad has over 50 years of experience in both
legacy switching and next generation networking, and has a long-standing
partnership with Nortel Networks. Telrad provides reliable networking
solutions to many countries in Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia
Pacific.
Telrad's operations are divided into the following four independent
market oriented divisions:
o Nortel Telecom Solutions, or NTS, is the division responsible
for research and development as well as sales and support for
Nortel Networks. NTS develops carrier-grade quality products
with a rapid time-to-market deployment.
o Public Network Reseller, or PNR, provides end-to-end solutions
for telecom and service providers. PNR specializes in Telrad
and Nortel Networks technology and its operations include the
planning, design and development of switching products, project
management and delivery of turnkey telecommunications projects.
o Advanced Operations Solutions, or AOS, provides advanced
operations solutions and services, including NPI management,
System House Services and complete Supply Chain Management, or
SCM, for companies.
o Start-ups, offering various products and services, which have
been established as independent subsidiaries of Telrad. The
three start-ups offer next generation solutions in the telecom
industry. Products include next generation integrated broadband
access solutions, feature rich telephony services over
different networks, and digital and Voice Over IP telecom
solutions and applications.
Reorganization plans
Beginning in November 1998, Telrad's board of directors approved a
series of reorganization plans including reorganizing Telrad's operations into
three independent market-oriented divisions. The reorganization plans provided
for the release of employees which was completed without disturbances to labor
relations mainly through voluntary resignations and early retirement. In
connection with this program, Telrad wrote expenses for each year since 1998
and a the work force has been reduced by more than 1,000 employees.
In 2002, Telrad's board of directors approved an additional
reorganization plan that included the additional release of employees which
again was accomplished through voluntary resignations and early retirements. For
2002, our financial statements include an expense of NIS 109 million, recorded
under the item "Other income (expenses), net." The amounts to be paid in
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connection with the reorganization plan during 2003 are presented in the
2002 financial statements as current liabilities.
As part of Telrad's reorganization plan, in 1999 and 2000, Telrad
effected the spin-off of several of its technology and development divisions
and formed them into separate start-up subsidiary companies, in order to
provide Telrad with new sources of proprietary technology-based growth in the
telecommunications fields.
Start-ups and new subsidiaries
During the period starting at the end of 1999 until mid-2000, Telrad
effected the spin-off and established several start-up companies.
Be Connected Ltd. Be Connected is a joint venture of Telrad Networks
Ltd. (87% share) and Cisco Systems Inc. (13%). Be Connected is involved in the
development and marketing of next generation integrated broadband access
solutions to support all types of services, including narrowband and
broadband, for the telecommunications market.
During 2000, Be Connected raised $15 million from Cisco Systems Inc.,
an international communications company, at a post-money value of $140
million.
During 2002, Be Connected concluded its initial commercial sales of
its products for a total of $2 million in revenues.
Com-Match Ltd. Com-Match is a leading provider of Last-Mile over IP
solutions for Telecom Operators, creator of DUET Carrier Grade Voice over IP,
or VoIP, Access Gateways. Com-Match is a spin-off of Telrad Networks. The
company's mission is to deliver carrier class VoIP solutions enabling
Multi-Service Operators and alternative carriers to deliver reliable,
high-quality and feature-rich telephony services over IP and TDM networks.
The DUET family of products enables customers to seamlessly bridge
Legacy Public Switched Telephone Network, or PSTN, and Next Generation IP
networks via various alternative infrastructures, like Cable TV, xDSL, fixed
broadband wireless and more. The company's technology provides connectivity
and interoperability for Next Generation Access and Public Networks.
Com-Match's sales in 2002 totaled NIS 9.8 million.
Telrad Connegy Communications Inc. (Connegy) (formerly Telrad Tenecs
Ltd. (Tenecs)). In April 2001, Telrad effected a spin-off of its
"Digital-Keybox" line of products and established Tenecs, a developer and
manufacturer of advanced business communications solutions. Its main products
include the UNITe Family of Business Systems, and IP and LAN telephony
solutions, among them the advanced i.Picasso 6000 IP telephone, and the CNS
3200 Enhanced Hosted Communications Platform. The company provides enterprise
customers, carriers and others with the most comprehensive family of digital
and voice over IP telecommunication solutions and applications. The sale of
its products to the U.S. market is performed by its U.S. subsidiary, Telrad
Tenecs Inc.
On March 11, 2002, an agreement was signed between Telrad, Tenecs
and Congruency Inc., or Congruency, pursuant to which Tenecs merged with
Congruency, a company established
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in 1998 and which is engaged in the development and manufacture of PABX
telephony equipment, based on VOIP technology. Following the closing of this
transaction, Telrad held 52% of the merged company, Telrad Connegy
Communications Inc., or Connegy. In 2002, Connegy's net sales were $24.7
million.
As part of its program to reduce costs, Telrad Telrad closed two of
its subsidiaries, Galaxtel and Aptonix, during 2001 and Telrad closed a third
subsidiary, Firebit, in 2002.
In addition, in January 2001, Telrad sold Felix Telecom, its
subsidiary in Romania, for $1.8 million.
Relationship with Nortel
Telrad held licenses to the know-how underlying the digital switching
and transmission systems utilized in its public and private switches pursuant
to agreements with Nortel.
In January 1995, Telrad entered into a cooperation agreement with
Nortel that enabled Telrad to market Nortel products in Israel and other
specified territories and to sell products developed by Telrad to Nortel.
In January 1997, Nortel exercised an option, granted in 1995, to
purchase 20% of Telrad's ordinary shares for $45 million. According to the
shareholders agreement, Nortel had a put option to sell its Telrad shares. In
January 1997, Telrad licensed the right to use certain existing and future
know-how from Nortel for a ten-year period, for which Telrad was
unconditionally required to pay Nortel NIS 62 million ($15 million).
In May 2000, we, Telrad and Nortel signed an agreement to establish
Nortel Israel. Nortel holds 72% of Nortel Israel, and we hold 28% together
with Telrad. Nortel Israel acquired from Telrad the sales, marketing and
support functions of its public switching and TX1 systems businesses and
Telrad's operations in these fields in Israel and in several export markets.
In addition, Nortel Israel represents all of Nortel's activities in Israel.
The transactions contemplated by the agreement closed on August 31, 2000 and
Telrad sold these businesses to Nortel Israel for approximately $90 million as
well as the value of the transferred assets. The business operations that
Telrad sold to Nortel Israel constituted about 40% of Telrad's business.
We invested approximately $5.6 million in the share capital of Nortel
Israel and we provided it with a shareholder's loan of $43 million. In May
2003, Nortel Israel paid $50.4 million to fully repay the loan. As
consideration for early repayment of the loan, Koor and Telrad waived part of
the interest due on the loan.
In addition, Koor and Telrad were granted a put option to sell its
holdings in Nortel Israel to Nortel and in turn gave Nortel a call option to
buy Koor and Telrad's holdings in Nortel Israel. This option is due to be
exercised in October 2003, at a price which reflects the sum of our investment
in Nortel Israel, plus a yield based on a formula set forth in the agreement.
Through these agreements, the parties established the terms on which
Telrad will supply certain products to Nortel Israel and to other Nortel
entities.
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On April 23, 2002, Nortel and Telrad signed license and distribution
agreements, allowing Telrad to sell products based on Nortel know-how and
technology to a defined list of carriers in countries in which Nortel does not
intend to conduct business and/or in which its activities are limited. Telrad
is currently negotiating several additional agreements with Nortel.
Credit Risk Exposure
As part of the above mentioned agreement with Nortel, Telrad retained
the receivables from the related sales that typically include extended credit
terms to customers in countries that involve certain risks in light of their
political and economic conditions. These countries include Ethiopia, Papua New
Guinea, Myanmar, the Palestinian Authority, Chile, Bolivia and Georgia.
As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, Telrad's long-term credit risk
exposure from these agreements amounted to NIS 57 million and NIS 63 million,
respectively.
Cost Reduction Plan
A major decline in the international communications industry began at
the end of the year 2000. Due to the decline, Nortel decided to reduce
significantly its purchases from Telrad.
As a result of the sharp decline in its sales, the management of
Telrad decided, at the beginning of 2001, and continued in 2002, to take
several steps to cut costs and minimize the affects of the telecom crisis. In
addition to the reorganization plan and retirement plans discussed above,
Telrad implemented cost reduction measures, including shutting down two
start-up subsidiaries and pausing all recruitment of new personnel, as well as
cutting costs in the areas of advertising, travel and exhibitions. This
process was completed in 2003.
Our Defense Electronics Business
Our defense electronics business is conducted through the Elisra
Defense Group, or Elisra Group, which, since 2000, combines all of our
defense electronics operations. The Elisra Group includes Elisra Electronic
Systems Ltd., or Elisra, Tadiran Electronic Systems Ltd., or Tadiran
Electronic, Tadiran Spectralink Ltd., or Tadiran Spectralink, and BVR
Systems, or BVR, a publicly traded corporation. The Elisra Group designs,
develops, manufactures, integrates and supports advanced system solutions
for air, sea and land deployment in over 25 countries.
For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, our defense
electronics business had sales of NIS 1,720 million and NIS 1,440 million,
respectively, representing 23.8% and 18.9%, respectively, of our consolidated
net sales during these periods. In 2002 and 2001, the majority of sales of our
defense electronic business were made to defense-related customers.
In 2002, the Elisra Group's sales to the Israeli Ministry of Defense,
or IMDF represented 21% of the Elisra Group's sales.
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The principal companies in our defense electronics business are:
Percentage
Of Equity
Ownership Principal Products and Services
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Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. 70.0 Holding Company; Electronic warfare, equipment and systems
Tadiran Electronic Systems Ltd. 100.0(1) Command, control, communications and intelligence
systems for defense applications
Tadiran Spectralink Ltd. 100.0(1) Advanced data and video links for military use
BVR Systems (1998) Ltd. 46.15(1)(2)(3) Advanced military training and simulation systems
(1) Indicates the percentage of direct ownership by Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd.
(2) The ordinary shares of BVR are quoted on Nasdaq's over-the-counter market (OTC BB: BVRS).
(3) As a result of open market purchases of BVR's shares by Elisra during February 2003,
Elisra's interest in BVR increased to 48.69%.
Elisra Group
The Elisra Defense Group, managed and controlled by Elisra,
principally is involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and support
of a wide range of advanced electronic systems, primarily for the modern
military. The Elisra Group's companies are ranked among the most sophisticated
defense suppliers of Electronic Warfare systems, or EW, Command, Control,
Communication and Computing Intelligence systems, or C4I, and training
simulators. The Elisra Group's companies are suppliers to the Israel Defense
Forces and are deployed by modern armed forces around the world. The Elisra
Group's companies focus on the development of new and innovative technologies
for a large range of platforms with a professional staff of experienced
engineers, software programmers and highly skilled technicians.
As of December 31, 2002, our defense electronics business had an
aggregate backlog of confirmed orders of NIS 3.1 billion ($656 million)
compared to NIS 3.4 billion ($727 million) as of December 31, 2001.
Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. (Elisra)
Elisra designs, develops and produces electronic warfare and
surveillance systems for military purposes, as well as a range of electronic
and microwave components for the commercial market. Elisra offers a
diversified range of combat-proven electronic warfare systems, or EW,
including radar warning systems, active countermeasure systems, comprehensive
self-protection systems, electronic intelligence systems, or ELINT, and
sophisticated communication links, complemented by extremely light-weight
components. Elisra also develops a wide range of active and passive microwave
components. Microwave and Radio Frequency, or RF, components are essential to
nearly all intricate electronic equipment, as well as microwave
telecommunication and satellite systems.
In July 2002, Koor and Elisra entered into an agreement with Elta, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Israel Aircraft Industries, to sell to Elta 30% of
Elisra's shares for $100 million. In
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addition, Koor granted to Elta options to increase its holdings in Elisra by up
to an additional 8% in consideration of a maximum sum of approximately
$26 million.
In addition, Koor and Elisra entered into an agreement with Elta to
set out the structure of Elisra's board of directors and its decision making
process, and impose certain limitations on the sale of Elisra's shares.
Elisra and Elta signed a cooperation agreement regarding an agreed
upon basket of products. The agreement contemplates potential partnerships in
the areas of marketing and research and development.
In November 2002, after receipt of the required approvals, the
transaction was completed.
Tadiran Electronic Systems Ltd. (Tadiran Electronic)
Tadiran Electronic is engaged in providing solutions for a variety of
customers in the field of C4I, electronic warfare COMINT systems and spectrum
management and control systems.
An array of electronic hardware and computer software is incorporated
into the C4I systems, which enable the collection, processing, analysis and
display of large quantities of information to facilitate effective
dissemination and accelerate decision making for better Battle Management
capabilities.
Tadiran Electronic has developed a simulator for a Tactical Ballistic
Missile, or TBM, Defense Battle Management Center for the U.S. Ballistic
Missile Defense Organization, or BMDO, and the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
The simulator is currently operating and providing information for both
organizations.
In March 2001, a fire broke out at the plants of Tadiran Electronic
and Tadiran Spectralink, both of which are now wholly-owned by Elisra. The
management of these two companies estimate on the basis of, among other things
the opinion of their legal advisers in this matter, that the indemnity from
the insurance companies would not be less than the book value of the damaged
property, approximately about $33 million. As of December 31, 2002, we have
received advances from the insurance companies amounting to approximately $10
million.
Tadiran Electronic is also a supplier of the Battle Management Center
of the Israeli Arrow Defense weapons system.
Tadiran Electronics' activities in the field of electronic warfare
systems involve the design, development and distribution of a broad range of
strategic and tactical electronic warfare systems for ground, naval and
airborne platforms. Passive electronic warfare systems analyze and display
incoming signals and weapons information, while active electronic warfare
systems render hostile communication ineffective through electronic
countermeasure techniques.
Based on electronic warfare technology, a new range of commercial
applications has evolved in the area of spectrum management control.
Integrated spectrum management and monitoring systems provide nationwide
solutions to various telecommunication administrations.
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Tadiran Spectralink Ltd. (Tadiran Spectralink)
Tadiran Spectralink develops and manufactures data and video links
for a variety of applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles, guided
weapons and satellite communications. Based on these links, command and
control systems for airborne and naval applications are developed.
BVR Systems (1998) Ltd. (BVR)
BVR Systems, in which the Elisra Group holds a 46.15% interest, is a
diversified leader in advanced military training and simulation systems. BVR
offers highly efficient and cost effective solutions for the simulation,
training and debriefing needs of modern air, sea and ground forces. In 1999,
Koor and Elisra acquired 28.6% of its interest in BVR through open market
share purchases at various prices with an aggregate cost of NIS 20 million,
and through the acquisition by Elisra of shares in BVR in a private placement
transaction for an aggregate consideration of NIS 14 million.
During 2000, Elisra acquired additional shares of BVR from several
third parties and through a private placement for approximately $10 million.
Elisra also purchased all the BVR shares held by Koor. During the third
quarter of 2000, we recorded a provision of approximately NIS 44 million for
the write-off of part of the goodwill, due to a decrease in the value of the
shares that is not of a temporary nature. In 2001, Elisra bought an additional
22,300 shares of BVR in the open market (representing approximately 0.2% of
BVR's outstanding shares). Elisra has the right to appoint five out of nine
nominees to BVR's board of directors. BVR has been consolidated in our
financial statements since September 30, 2000.
During 2001 and 2000 the Elisra Group recorded write-off of
approximately NIS 44 million and NIS 38.8 million, respectively, in the
goodwill of BVR, in order to reflect a decrease in value not of a temporary
nature, based, among other things, on the business operations, the backlog,
and updated assessment of the market potential.
In 2002, BVR incurred an operating loss of $3.9 million and a net
loss of $5.8 million and had negative cash flows from operating activities of
$3 million. In addition, as of December 31, 2002, BVR had a $3.6 million
shareholders' deficit and a negative working capital deficit of $5.4 million.
On the same date, BVR's cash balances amounted to $860 thousand and its
short-term bank credit totaled $15.1 million. Subsequent to the date of its
financial statements, BVR reached an agreement with its principal bank lenders
to reschedule the repayment of $9 million of short-terms loans to June 30,
2004.
BVR is confident that the rescheduling of the above mentioned loans,
together with meeting forecasted cash flows from operating activities for
2003, as well as obtaining orders forecasted in the budget approved by its
board of directors will enable it to meet its anticipated commitments for at
least 12 months following the date of approval of its financial statements.
During February 2003, Elisra acquired an additional 2.54% of BVR's
outstanding shares through open market share purchases at various prices.
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Our Agrochemicals Business
Our agrochemicals business is conducted primarily through the direct
and indirect subsidiaries of Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd., or MA
Industries. MA Industries is the world's leading generic manufacturer of crop
protection products. After a long period of coordination and cooperation as
separate publicly-traded entities, Makhteshim and Agan formally merged in May
1998. The new MA Industries replaced its predecessors on the Tel Aviv Stock
Exchange and now has several wholly-owned subsidiaries which include
Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd., or Makhteshim, Agan Chemical Manufacturers
Ltd., or Agan, and Milenia Agro Ciensias S.A., or Milenia, all of which are
collectively referred to as "the MA Group." These companies are leading
international suppliers of generic crop protection products. The MA Group
produces a full range of pesticides, including acaricides, insecticides,
fungicides, herbicides as well as plant growth regulators. The company is also
engaged in the development, production and marketing of fine chemicals,
intermediates, specialty aroma chemicals, industrial chemicals, antioxidants
and nutraceuticals. For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, our
agrochemicals business had sales of NIS 4,220 million ($891 million) and NIS
4,180 million ($882 million), respectively, representing 58.3% and 54.9%,
respectively, of our consolidated net sales during such periods. International
activities, primarily sales in Europe, North America and Latin America,
accounted for 90.9% and 90.6% of our agrochemicals business' sales in 2002 and
2001, respectively.
The principal companies in our agrochemicals business are:
Percentage
Of Equity
Ownership Principal Products and Services
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Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd. 52.37 (1) Holding Company
Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd. 100.0 (2) Insecticides and fungicides and other chemicals
Agan Chemical Manufacturers Ltd. 100.0 (2) Herbicides and synthetic aroma chemicals
Milenia Agro Ciensias S.A. 100.0 (2) Formulation and distribution of crop
protection chemicals
(1) The ordinary shares of MA Industries are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock
Exchange, or TASE.
(2) Indicates the percentage of direct ownership by MA Industries.
The Agrochemicals Business Environment in 2002
The agrochemical industry has been undergoing both a structural
change and a crisis in recent years. The conventional market continues to
shrink in value, and in 2002 the market declined to about $25.1 billion, a
decrease of about 2.4%. Most of that decrease was due to difficult weather
conditions in North America, East Asia and Europe, as well as severe
devaluations of local currencies in South America. The decline encompasses
most geographical regions, but was most severe in South America, where the
market volume decreased by approximately 14.5% in 2001and approximately 4.9%
in 2002 following the economic crises in most countries on that continent. In
North America, the decline continued in 2002, while Europe recorded growth of
about 7.5%, in terms of US dollars which was derived mainly from the
strengthening of the euro against the dollar.
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In 2002, the agrochemical industry continued its structural change
through a wave of mergers and acquisitions activity. During the year, in
addition to the ongoing mergers of the leading manufacturers, the smaller
companies based in Japan experienced significant mergers and acquisitions
activity, driven mainly by the erosion of prices and from the entry of
multinational corporations into the Japanese market.
In addition to the consolidation in the Japanese market, several
small Australian companies, participated in the mergers and acquisition
activity and MA Industries participated in the merger and acquisition activity
by acquiring the German company Feinchemie Schwebda GmbH , or Feinchemie,(as
described below in the "Foreign Activities" section).
The six largest companies in the agrochemical industry hold about 80%
of the market, and MA Industries, which is the eighth largest company in the
agrochemical industry, expects that this present structure will, in the short
term, stabilize the market. MA Industries also anticipates that the merger
activity of the industry in 2002 will continue.
Crop Protection
Generic agrochemicals offer an alternative source for widely utilized
chemicals previously manufactured under patents by larger research-based
chemical manufacturers. Research-based chemical manufacturers often focus
their resources on developing new agrochemicals and supply of additional
chemicals by generic manufacturers, such as MA Industries, to supplement their
capacity. In the next few years, as a result of decreased resources committed
to research and development of new agrochemicals products and the expiration
of existing patents, a significant number of widely used agrochemicals are
expected to lose patent protection in many geographic regions (primarily South
America), substantially increasing the available market for sales by generic
manufacturers. The off patent component of the agrochemical industry grew in
recent years to about 65% today and is expected to reach approximately 70% of
the agrochemical market by 2007. In addition, the modernization of the
agricultural industries of Eastern Europe and other developing countries
offers increasing sales opportunities for both research-based and generic
agrochemical manufacturers.
The major competitors in the international market for agrochemicals
are major international research-based chemical producers. These major
international chemical producers have significant influence on the prices of
most of MA Industries' products. In the Israeli market, MA Industries competes
with importers with respect to most of its products, and competes with both
importers and Israeli producers with respect to non-pesticide products.
The development of new generic products requires significant
investment for research, licensing, establishment of production and marketing
facilities. The MA Group typically focuses on products that require a high
degree of sophistication in process development and production, and are,
therefore, less susceptible to extensive competition. Their prices, therefore,
tend to be relatively higher than sectors where competition is more prevalent.
For many of these products, the MA Group is the world's second largest
manufacturer, with the original research-based chemical company maintaining
the majority share. We believe that the MA Group's ability to compete with
major international research-based chemical companies and other generic
chemical manufacturers is based upon their flexible manufacturing facilities,
advanced research and
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development capabilities, fulfillment of stringent registration and licensing
requirements of various countries, compliance with environmental regulations,
material purity and worldwide marketing and cooperation with certain
multinational companies with respect to the production and marketing of
numerous products. An essential component of the MA Group's ability to
maintain its market share on the worldwide market is the successful
introduction of new generic products immediately after the expiration of the
patents validity. In 1998, an amendment was passed to Israeli Patents Law
1967, which has certain beneficial ramifications for the Israeli agrochemical
industry. Under this amendment, (i) subject to certain conditions, research
activities on a patent during the patent period for the purposes of production
deployment after the patent expiration will not constitute misuse of an
invention, and (ii) the period of patents in the agrochemical industry cannot
be extended. These changes should facilitate the introduction of new products
by the MA Group.
The MA Group plans to develop, over the next several years additional
agrochemical products, including fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and
biotechnological products, based primarily on a substantial number of patents
held by other parties expiring within the next few years. The MA Group
purchased the right to manufacture and market several new agrochemical
products from the developers of such products.
New research and developments in the field of trans-genetic plant
species that can tolerate insects and in plant species that are resistant to
fungal diseases may have an adverse impact on the demand for the MA Group
products during the next few years, depending upon the success of such
developments.
MA Group markets its crop protection chemicals primarily to national
distributors and foreign manufacturers, who use such chemicals in the
formulation of a wide range of products and sell the formulations to
distributors and end users. MA Group manufactures over 60 different active
ingredients, which are sold as technical grade materials and "ready"
formulations. These technical grade materials are used in the formulation of a
wide range of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and plant growth
regulators. The "ready" formulations are sold to distributors. Agan sells its
synthetic aroma chemicals principally to the detergent, soap and cosmetics
industries. No single product manufactured and sold by MA Group accounted for
more than 10% of MA Industries' total sales in 2002 and 2001.
Foreign Activities
As part of our strategy to focus on our core businesses and increase
market penetration in the agrochemicals industry, we have continued to expand
our agrochemicals business abroad.
In December 1998, the MA Group acquired a 45% interest in Productos
Fitosanitarios Proficol El Carmen S.A., or Proficol, one of the leading
agrochemicals distribution companies in Colombia. In December 2000, the MA
Group acquired another 12.5% of Proficol (Colombia), achieving an aggregate
stake of 57.5%. MA Industries believe that Proficol constitutes a significant
anchor for the MA Group activities in the Paco-Andeau region (the northern
South American countries).
In the beginning of 1999, Milenia Particapacoes S.A., or Milenia, MA
Industries' majority-owned consolidated subsidiary in Brazil, established a
joint venture with Kasba S.A.,
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a leading marketer of agricultural inputs (including fertilizers, seeds and
crop protection chemicals) in Paraguay.
In August 2000, MA Industries acquired the outstanding minority
interest (approximately 28.5%) in Milenia from its minority shareholders and,
thereby, obtained full ownership of Milenia. Pursuant to the acquisition
agreement, MA Industries paid approximately $22 million in cash and 12.4
million shares of MA Industries stock valued at $28 million, with respect to
8.9 million of which it granted a Put option to be exercised in January 2002,
as well as a future payment based on Milenia's profits in 2000 and 2001. In
December 2001, MA Industries negotiated and signed a supplementary agreement
with the minority shareholders in order to settle the continuing obligations
of MA industries under the original agreement. Pursuant to the supplementary
agreement, MA Industries purchased 5.9 million shares of its stock from
minority shareholders for approximately $15 million pursuant to an early
exercise of the Put option, with the remaining 3 million shares subject to the
Put option being waived by the minority shareholders. In addition, MA
Industries paid approximately $8.3 million to the minority shareholders in
cash in satisfaction of its payment obligations based on Milenia's profits in
2000 and 2001. In August 2001, we sold 19,383,000 shares of MA Industries for
approximately NIS 181 million.
In October 2001, MA Industries and several of its subsidiaries
entered into a securitization transaction, pursuant to which the subsidiaries
agreed to sell all their accounts receivable to several foreign companies
which were established for this purpose, but which are not owned or controlled
by MA Industries or its subsidiaries. The acquisition of the accounts
receivable by these companies was financed by Kitty Hawk Funding Corp., a
United States corporation and an affiliate of the Bank of America Group. The
volume expected to be at the disposal of the companies purchasing the accounts
receivable is approximately $150 million, on a current basis, so that the
considerations received from the customers whose debts were sold will be used
to purchase new debts. Under the terms of the securitization agreements, MA
Industries will handle collection of the sold debts for these companies in
consideration of a fee, which is to be determined in accordance with such
agreements. The debts of customers of MA Industries' South American
subsidiaries were not sold under this securitization transaction. As of
December 31, 2002, MA industries received cash proceeds of approximately $102
million from this securitization transaction.
In the fourth quarter of 2002, several of our wholly-owned foreign
and local subsidiaries signed a number of agreements with Bayer CropScience
AG, or Bayer, for the purchase of several of their businesses, licenses and
distribution rights for agrochemical products. The acquired businesses were
offered for sale by Bayer following a directive of the European Union
Commission, which made its approval for Bayer's acquisition of Aventis Crop
Science contingent upon the sale of several Bayer businesses, among them the
businesses acquired by MA Industries.
The acquisition of the products from Bayer constitutes an important
milestone in increasing MA Industries sales in low-risk regions such as
Europe, while expanding and enhancing its basket of products.
The agreements with Bayer include purchases of:
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o Worldwide rights of the herbicide Goltix(R) (active ingredient:
Metamitron), intended mainly for sugar beet.
o Exclusive marketing and distribution rights in Germany and
Belgium for Herold(R), a mixture of Flufenacet and
Diflufenican, a herbicide for cereals, under patent until 2013.
o Exclusive marketing and distribution rights in Great Britain
for Baytan(R), a special mixture of Fuberidazole and
Triadimenol, a fungicide for the treatment of cereal seeds.
o Marketing and distribution rights in Germany for Folicur(R)
(active ingredient: Tebuconazole), one of the most effective
fungicides for cereals and for rapeseed.
o Marketing and distribution rights in Europe of the insecticide
Gusathion(R)(active ingredient: Azinphos Methyl).
o Exclusive marketing and distribution rights in Greece and
Portugal for the insecticide Thiodan(R)(active ingredient:
Endosulfan).
o Marketing and distribution rights in Europe for Baythroid(R)
(active ingredient: Cyfluthrin), an insecticide from the
pyrethroid family for vegetables and field crops. The purchase
includes mixtures with Bayer's leading patented insecticide
Imidacloprid.
o Exclusive marketing and distribution rights in Europe for
Buldock(R) (active ingredient: a-Cyfluthrin), an insecticide
from the pyrethroid family, for wheat, vines and rapeseed.
o Exclusive marketing and distribution rights in Europe for
Metasystox(R) (active ingredient: Oxydemeton-Methyl), an
insecticide for sucker pests, with a wide range of action for
field crops, orchards and vegetables.
o Marketing and distribution rights in Europe for Nemacur(R)
(active ingredient: Fenamiphos, a unique product in the group's
portfolio in vegetables, bananas, tobacco and flowers. The
acquisition includes mixtures with Imidacloprid.
o Worldwide marketing and distribution rights for Afalon(R)
(active ingredient: Linuron), an herbicide for potatoes and
vegetables.
The total volume of sales in 2001 of the products acquired from Bayer
was 124 million euro, of which about 95% of sales were in Europe.
In addition, in 2002, MA Industries purchased from Syngenta the
herbicide Flurochloridone, for sunflowers, for which the main target market is
Western Europe.
The purchase of the new products is an additional stage in the
implementation of MA Industries business strategy to expand and bolster its
basket of products, while expanding activities in low-risk regions. As part of
this strategy, MA Industries acquired from Bayer the products described above,
and acquired, in April 2002 the German distribution company
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Feinchemie Schwebda GmbH., or Feinchemie, which distributes mainly generic
agrochemical products. Feinchemie sales in 2001 were approximately 45 million
euro, and it is the ninth-largest company in Germany in crop protection, with
sales mostly in Germany and France. Feinchemie is well established in the
herbicide market, particularly for sugar beet. By acquiring this company, MA
Industries expects to be able to expand its operations into additional niches,
by integrating the newly acquired products into its marketing array.
In November 2002, MA Industries announced that Agan Aroma, a division
of Agan, has established a joint company with Firmenich of Switzerland. The
new company, InnovAroma, will operate in the flavor and fragrance market,
which is estimated at approximately $13 billion per year. InnovAroma will
develop, manufacture and market aroma materials for the cosmetics, detergent,
soft drinks and food industries.
Our Venture Capital Business
As part of our strategic plan, we are exploring new investment
opportunities in high growth potential businesses located in Israel and around
the world in the fields of telecommunications and wireless, semiconductors,
enterprise software, biotechnology and life sciences.
In January 2000, we and a wholly-owned subsidiary established a
registered partnership called "Koor Corporate Venture Capital," or Koor CVC,
within which we are concentrating our investment activities in venture capital
funds and in high-tech companies with growth potential. The action was taken
to implement our strategic decision to increase our investments in those
areas.
Within this context, Koor CVC, as a limited partner, committed to
invest up to a total of $73 million in, a number of external venture capital
funds. As a result of the reduction in the size of one of the funds, this
commitment declined to approximately $68 million in 2002. During 2002, Koor
CVC transferred $7 million to these external venture capital funds as part of
its commitment. As of December 31, 2002, Koor CVC had a commitment to invest
an additional $36 million in portfolio companies and venture capital funds.
In May 2003, Koor CVC entered into an agreement with a secondary
venture capital fund to sell part of its commitment to these external venture
capital funds, which sale was completed on June 23, 2003. As a result of this
sale, Koor CVC's future commitment to invest in these external venture capital
funds was reduced to $12 million. This amount may be drawn upon by the funds
at any time over the next 5-7 years, based upon their needs.
Since January 2000, Koor CVC also signed investment agreements with
various start-up companies. These agreements included commitments to make both
new investments and follow on investments in portfolio companies. During 2002,
Koor CVC transferred $5 million in follow on investments in its portfolio
start-up companies.
During 2002, Koor CVC recorded $20 million of provisions for the
expected decline in value of several of its portfolio companies and
transactions. These provisions were as a result of depreciation in value, and
the closure of some of the companies. These provisions also included
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precautionary provisions for Koor CVC's investment in several portfolio
companies in light of changes in their respective business environments and
business plans.
As of December 31, 2002, we had invested, through Koor CVC,
approximately $147 million in such venture capital funds and start-up
companies, not including $8 million to acquire Tadiran Scopus Ltd. from
Tadiran Ltd.
Our Other Businesses
We have an interest in certain service industries, mainly tourism,
real estate, aviation and trading. In previous years, our "other businesses"
segment also included construction and infrastructures, electrical appliances,
software, food, consumer products and metal products, as well as the
production of batteries.
The principal companies in our other businesses are:
Percentage
Of Equity
Ownership Principal Products and Services
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Sheraton Moriah (Israel) Ltd. 55.0 Hotel chain
Knafaim-Arkia Holdings Ltd. 28.3(1) Aviation and tourism services
Koor Properties Ltd. 100.0 Real estate
Koor Trade Ltd. 100.0 International trade
(1 Not consolidated in our financial statements and not included in our
business data. The ordinary shares of Knafaim are traded on the TASE.
Tourism
Our interests in Israel's tourism industry include ownership and
management of hotels and resorts, and other tourism-related services, such as
airlines. For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, our tourism business
had sales of NIS 362 million ($76.4 million) and NIS 454 million ($95.8
million), respectively.
Sheraton Moriah (Israel) Ltd. (Sheraton Moriah)
On January 24, 1999, we and Sheraton International Inc. won a public
tender for the purchase of a 100% interest in Sheraton Moriah. On April 12,
1999, the transaction was completed based on a value of NIS 288 million ($63.5
million). In October 1999, we completed the sale of a 20% interest in Sheraton
Moriah to a subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim. Currently, we have a 55% interest in
Sheraton Moriah.
On December 30, 1999, we merged our other hotel operations, including
our interest in Herod's Hotel in Eilat, into the Sheraton Moriah network.
The Sheraton Moriah hotel network consists of 2,258 rooms (1,771
under 100% ownership) in 8 owned or leased hotels in major tourist
destinations in Israel, operating under the following brand names: Sheraton
(six hotels), Luxury Collection (one hotel) and Sheraton Four Points (one
hotel).
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Due the escalation of violence in Israel since October 2000, there
has been a significant decrease in incoming tourism to Israel, which has
caused a decrease in occupancy rates and revenues and the impairment of
operating results. As a result of the environment, Sheraton Moriah's
management implemented a series of measures to increase Sheraton Moriah's
position in the local market, while at the same time, taking active steps to
reduce its expenses. These steps included reducing the impact of troubled
ventures through sale or short-term lease, renegotiating and reducing the rent
on leased hotels, downsizing the staff, reducing vacation days, implementing a
voluntary reduction in salary, outsourcing several departments implementing
chain-wide purchasing agreements and introducing procedures to control energy
expenses due to rise as a result of a rise in electricity rates.
Knafaim-Arkia Holdings Ltd. (Knafaim)
We hold a 28.3% interest in Knafaim which was incorporated in 1980.
Knafaim owns a variety of businesses in the travel and tourism industry,
including Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd. (75%), Israel's largest domestic
airline. Arkia also purchases and leases back aircraft and operates charter
flights to Europe. Knafaim also holds other companies that supply various
tourism services, both domestically and internationally. During 2002, Knafaim
Arkia holdings continued to enhance its position in the aircraft leasing
industry by acquiring, and leasing back, 9 aircraft. The contracts, signed
with American Airlines and Delta Airlines, are valued at $220 million, over
the entire lease.
Histour Eltiv Ltd. (Histour)
On February 21, 2000, we completed the transfer of our holdings (51%)
in Histour which provides tourist services in Israel for the release of our
guarantees of the liabilities of Histour. In addition, we invested approximate
NIS 17 million in Histour in exchange for preferred shares in Histour. We sold
all our shares for some NIS 2 million during May 2002.
Real Estate
Koor Properties Ltd. (Koor Properties)
Koor Properties, our wholly-owned subsidiary, owns and develops
directly and indirectly real estate in Israel. As of December 31, 2002, Koor
Properties owned directly and indirectly an aggregate of approximately 62
thousand square meters of real property in different stages of development.
Most of the land is commercially developed.
During 2001, a consolidated subsidiary of Koor Properties sold part
of its real estate assets for NIS 51 million (of which approximately NIS 34
million received in 2002). We did not record any profit or loss from the sale.
For the year ended December 31, 2002, the rental income related to
Koor Properties was NIS 8.5 million.
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Trade
Koor Trade Ltd. (Koor Trade)
Koor Trade, our wholly-owned subsidiary, imports, exports and
distributes a broad range of industrial, agricultural and consumer products
through its worldwide network of offices, including offices in Europe, Asia,
Latin America and Australia. For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001,
Koor Trade had sales of NIS 84 million and NIS 159 million, respectively. Koor
Trade owns a 49% equity interest in Balton C.P limited, an English
international trading company, which is engaged in trading activities in seven
countries in Africa relating to agricultural, telecommunications,
electromechanical and air-conditioning equipment, construction and other
projects.
Construction and Infrastructures (Discontinued Operations)
In 2001, our construction and infrastructures business discontinued
operations due to the discontinuation of activity of USM, which was
consolidated in the construction and infrastructures business. In 2000, our
construction and infrastructure business included Middle East Tubes Co. Ltd.
and Mashav Enterprise and Development Ltd., both of which were sold during
2000. In 1999, this business included Merhav Building Materials and Ceramics
Ltd., which was sold during 1999.
United Steel Mills Ltd. (USM)
On November 5, 2001, the Haifa District Court gave a liquidation
order for USM, under which Adv. Ilan Shavit was appointed as special manager
until a permanent liquidator is appointed. Previously, from March 16, 2000 to
July 30, 2001, the group was managed under a stay of proceedings order, and
from August 1, 2001, under a temporary liquidation order.
Due to the liquidation proceeding, which commenced on August 1, 2001,
the consolidation of USM in our financial statements was terminated at the
beginning of the third quarter of 2001. In 2001, the operations of USM
constituted the entire activity in the construction and infrastructure
business in our operations, following the sale of two other companies in this
business. In our consolidated statement of operations, including the earnings
(loss) per share for the year ended December 31, 2001, operations in the
construction and infrastructure business are presented as a business whose
operations were discontinued. In addition, our consolidated statements of
operations for previous years were restated in order to reflect the
discontinuation of operations in this business.
During 2001, in the period when USM was managed under the stay of
proceedings order, we made available, ex gratia and without committing to it,
a special line of credit of about NIS 30 million, which was given concurrently
with credit arrangements given ex gratia by the banks, and was intended to
finance the expenses relating to the workers' retirement arrangements, as well
as the sale of USM plants.
Since we were not a guarantor for the debts of USM to third parties,
we had no share in USM's loss for the first six months of 2001 beyond the
amount set forth above.
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Mashav Enterprise and Development Ltd. (Mashav)
In January 2000, we sold our entire 50% holding in Mashav to Clal
Industries and Investments Ltd. for approximately NIS 962 million ($203
million). We also received 47.5% of the share capital of Mashal Alumina
Industries Ltd., a former subsidiary of Mashav, whose business is the
development of a process for producing Alumina, an aluminum compound. Our net
capital gain in respect to this transaction amounted to approximately NIS 252
million (after the allocation of NIS 140 million deferred taxes). Prior to the
sale, on December 30, 1999, we received dividends from Mashav in the amount of
NIS 383 million.
Other Divestitures
Koor Insurance Agency
In January 2001, we sold all our holdings in Koor Insurance Agency
for consideration of approximately NIS 5 million. The profit from the
transaction was approximately NIS 3 million.
Other Investments
Electric Fuel Corporation Ltd. (EFC)
On March 15, 2000, we entered into an agreement with Electric Fuel
Corporation Ltd., or EFC, a public company whose shares are traded on the
Nasdaq pursuant to which EFC would acquire Tadiran Batteries from Tadiran and
we would invest $10.5 million in EFC in exchange for an allotment of
approximately 14% of EFC common stock to us and Tadiran. In May 2000, the sale
of Tadiran Batteries was cancelled by mutual consent. In May 2000, we invested
$10 million in the share capital of EFC. On June 15, 2000, Tadiran entered
into an agreement to sell its interest in Tadiran Batteries to EFC for a total
consideration of approximately $33 million.
Our investment in EFC shares is presented in our consolidated balance
sheets as of December 31, 2002, as a current investment in listed securities
in the amount of approximately $0.5 million, or approximately 3.2% of EFC's
share capital.
Nice-Systems Ltd. (Nice)
In 2000, we purchased 648,769 ordinary shares of Nice (or
approximately 5.0%) through open market purchases for approximately $10
million. This investment is presented in our consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 2002 as a current investment in listed securities in the amount
of approximately $5 million. In June 2003, we sold all of our holdings in Nice
through open market sales for consideration of approximately $10 million.
Suppliers
The companies engaged in our businesses purchase the materials and
components used in their products from numerous independent suppliers. These
materials and components are not normally purchased under long-term contracts.
Most of the items purchased by these businesses are obtainable from a variety
of suppliers, and such businesses normally maintain alternative
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sources for major items. In some cases these companies have annual purchasing
agreements with their major suppliers, which establish prices, quality
thresholds and delivery schedules.
To date, our businesses have not experienced any significant
difficulty in obtaining timely delivery of supplies, and management believes
these businesses maintain adequate inventories of certain significant imported
components. However, with respect to certain components, there may be a
lengthy period of preparation for production and adaptation for our
businesses' requirements. Accordingly, short-term shortages may arise in the
event that these companies were required to change suppliers without advance
planning. The unavailability of such components during such change-over period
could result in production delays, which might adversely affect our business.
Research and Development
The companies in our telecommunication equipment, defense
electronics, venture capital investment and in the agrochemicals businesses
are actively engaged in research and development programs intended to develop
new products, manufacturing processes, systems and technologies and to enhance
existing products and processes. Research and development is conducted through
our subsidiaries and affiliates, and is funded by a combination of our own
resources and grants from the Israeli Government and, in the case of the
Elisra Group, the Israel-United States Bi-National Research and Development
Foundation, or BIRD-F. We believe our research and development effort has been
an important factor in establishing and maintaining our competitive position.
The following table sets forth the percentage of gross research and
development expenditures incurred by our principal businesses in 2001 and 2002
as a percentage of the total sales of these businesses:
2001 2002
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Telecommunications Equipment 11.3% 14.3%
Defense Electronics 3.7% 3.9%
Agrochemicals 2.0% 1.8%
Our updated research and development efforts have resulted in an
increase in the sales of internally designed products. We believe that
research and development in high technology areas, such as our
telecommunications equipment, defense electronics and agrochemicals
businesses, is important to our future growth, particularly with respect to
products targeted for export markets. Accordingly, we anticipate that these
businesses will account for a majority of our research and development efforts
in the future. As part of our research and development programs, we not only
seek to develop new products, but also to apply newly developed technologies
to improve our existing products.
In each of the last three fiscal years, we received grants from
the Government of Israel through the Office of the Chief Scientist, or OCS,
for the development of certain products. We generally receive from the OCS
20% to 66% of certain research and development expenditures for particular
projects. Under the terms of the Israeli Government participation, a
royalty of 2% to 5% of the net sales of products developed from a project
funded by the OCS is generally
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required to be paid, beginning with the commencement of sales of products
developed with grant funds and ending when 100% to 150% of the grant is
repaid. We have paid in the past, and currently pay, royalties on sales of
such products. The terms of the Israeli Government participation also require
that the research and development be conducted by the applicant for the grant
as specified in the grant application and that the manufacturing of products
developed with government grants be performed in Israel, unless a special
approval has been granted. Separate Israeli Government consent is required to
transfer to third parties technologies developed through projects in which the
government participates. Such restrictions, however, do not apply to exports
from Israel of products developed with such technologies. From time to time
the Government of Israel has revised its policies regarding the availability
of grants and participation, and there can be no assurance that the
Government's support of research and development will continue in the future.
In addition, in order to be eligible for the governmental grants, programs and
tax benefits, we must continue to meet certain additional conditions,
including making specified investments in fixed assets. Should we fail to meet
such conditions in the future, we could be required to refund grants or tax
benefits, together with interest and inflation adjustments. Although we expect
that the "Approved Enterprise" status of our facilities and programs will
continue, the termination or reduction of these grants, programs and tax
benefits and in particular, benefits available to us as a result of the
approved enterprise status of substantially all of our facilities and
programs, could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial
condition. See Note 16A of Notes to Financial Statements.
In May 1999, the Israeli Ministry of Finance decided to place limits
on the funds OCS grants to Israel's 24 largest companies. The full extent of
this decision is unknown, however it may have a material adverse effect on our
results of operations.
The following table shows, for each of the periods indicated, our
gross research and development expenses, the portion of such expenses that
were funded by the Israeli Government (primarily through the OCS and BIRD-F)
and the net cost to us of our research and development expenses:
Year ended December 31,
2000 2001 2002 2001
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($ in
(Adjusted NIS in thousands) thousands)
Gross research and development expenses 396,009 296,665 262,040 $55,318
Portion funded by the Israeli Government and BIRD-F(1) 7,422 12,641 803 169
Net research and development expenses 388,587 284,024 261,237 55,149
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(1) Net of royalties.
Competition
In 2002, the majority of our sales from telecommunications equipment,
defense electronics and agrochemicals businesses were derived from
international sales. The companies comprising these businesses are focusing on
developing new markets to increase international sales. The worldwide
marketing of products in each of these businesses is highly competitive
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and certain competitors are substantially larger and have substantially greater
financial, production and research and development resources, more extensive
marketing and selling organizations, greater name recognition and longer
selling experience than us. Some of our competitors are also able to provide
their customers with more direct financing or greater access to long-term,
relatively low-cost government loans to finance equipment purchases.
Patents and Intellectual Property
Several of our subsidiaries and affiliates own and control a
substantial number of patents, trade secrets, confidential information,
trademarks, trade names and copyrights which, in the aggregate, are of
material importance to our business. We are of the opinion that our business,
as a whole, is not materially dependent upon any one of these assets or any
related group of assets. We are also licensed to use certain patents and
technology owned and controlled by others, and other companies are likewise
licensed to use certain patents and technology owned and controlled by us.
The IMDF retains (and, in certain limited circumstances, certain of
our other customers, including the United States Government, may retain)
certain rights to technologies and inventions resulting from our performance
as a prime contractor or subcontractor under certain contracts and may
disclose such information to third parties, including other defense
contractors who may be our competitors. When the IMDF and, in certain limited
circumstances, certain of our other customers, fund research and development,
they usually acquire rights to data and title to inventions and we may retain
a non-exclusive license for such inventions. In certain circumstances, the
IMDF and some of our other customers are entitled to receive royalties in
connection with the sale of products, the development of which was financed by
those entities. However, if the IMDF or one of our other customers purchases
only the end product, we normally retain the principal rights to the
technology.
Regulation
Our diverse businesses are subject to significant statutory and
administrative regulation in the various jurisdictions in which we operate
throughout the world. Among the regulations to which we are subject are those
described below.
Monopoly and Pricing Regulations
We and our subsidiaries or affiliates may be declared monopolies or
otherwise be subject to certain legal obligations and restrictions established
by the Controller or by the Restrictive Business Practices Court, or the
Court, in the event that our market share, or the market share of our
subsidiaries or affiliates, exceeds certain prescribed limits.
Environmental, Health and Safety Matters
General
We are subject to laws and regulations concerning environmental
conditions, product safety, health and safety matters and the regulation of
chemicals in countries where we manufacture and sell our products. These
requirements include regulation of the handling,
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manufacturing, transporting and use and disposal of certain materials, as well
as regulation concerning the discharge of pollutants into the environment. In
the normal course of our businesses, we are exposed to risks relating to the
possible release of hazardous substances into the environment, which may cause
environmental or property damage or personal injuries. In Israel, where we
maintain our principal production facilities, losses and damages relating to
continuous environmental pollution are currently uninsurable.
It is our policy to comply with environmental, health, product safety
and other safety requirements, and to provide workplaces for our employees
that are safe and environmentally sound, and that will not adversely affect
the health or environment of the communities in which we operate. From time to
time, our facilities may be subject to environmental compliance actions and
the resolution of such matters has in the past involved the establishment of
certain compliance programs. Israeli legislation enacted in 1997 amended
certain environmental laws by authorizing the relevant administrative and
regulatory agencies to impose sanctions on non-complying parties, including
issuing an order against any person that violates environmental laws to remove
the environmental hazard. In addition, these laws impose criminal liability on
the officers and directors of a corporation that violates
environmental-related laws, and increases the monetary sanctions that such
officers, directors and corporations may be ordered to pay as a result of such
violations. We have established worker safety programs and procedures in our
plants, which we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. We believe
that our experience relating to worker accidents is generally consistent with
industry-wide experience. Furthermore, we believe that we are not currently
subject to material liabilities for non-compliance with applicable
environmental, health and safety laws, although there is a risk that
legislation enacted in the future could create liabilities for past activities
undertaken in compliance with then-current laws or regulations. In addition,
we may be held liable for environmental damage of which we are not presently
aware.
In addition to the specific matters described below, at a number of
locations at which certain of the businesses have conducted manufacturing
operations for many years, it is possible that contamination may exist as a
result of on-site waste disposal, spills, use of wastewater treatment ponds,
or other historical practices. While in recent years, industrial solid wastes
generally have been disposed of at a central State-authorized disposal
facility in Ramat Hovav, this central facility was not available to Israeli
industry during earlier periods of our operations. It is unclear whether any
existing conditions on any Company-owned property will require significant
redemption or cleanup in the future, and we cannot speculate about the timing
or potential costs associated with any such cleanup. It is possible, however,
that material expenditures could be required with respect to these past
practices.
In recent years, the operations of our businesses have become subject
to increasingly stringent legislation and regulation related to occupational
safety and health, product registration and environmental protection. Such
legislation and regulations are complex and constantly changing, and there can
be no assurance that such regulatory changes in the future will not require us
to make significant capital expenditures to modify, supplement or replace
equipment, or to change methods of disposal or discharge, or the manner in which
we manufacture products or operate our businesses. In Israel, in particular, we
anticipate that increasingly stringent requirements will result in substantial
expenditures, particularly for improvements of environmental controls at older
facilities. We have generally adopted, or intend to adopt in our
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newer facilities, environmental control standards comparable to those set
by the German Technische Anleitung Luft air emission regulations. These
regulations set forth strict controls on air emissions from industrial
facilities. The Israeli government has looked to these standards as a basis
for upgrading its air pollution requirements and has applied the standards to
some, but not all, facilities in Israel.
We regularly incur capital expenditures and operating costs to comply
with various environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. The costs
related to environmental matters may increase significantly in the future if
the implementation of new environmental standards in Israel is more rapid or
stringent than currently anticipated by us, or if contemplated pollution
control measures do not achieve the desired results.
Agrochemical Industry
The distribution and use of agricultural chemical products, including
crop protection chemicals such as those produced by the agrochemicals
business, are regulated in most parts of the world, and require extensive
testing, quality control and compliance with registration procedures. The
strictest standards are applied in the United States, where the Environmental
Protection Agency, or EPA, is the leading regulator, and in Japan and Western
Europe. The granting of a registration involves consideration of health,
safety and environmental issues, as well as the performance and benefits of
the product. The registration for an agricultural chemical product in the U.S.
and in Western Europe is often subject to data call-in or process. Usually,
updating the registration necessitates the submission of additional data by
the MA Group, our agrochemical division. Re-registrations, which permit the
continued sales of pesticides for an additional period, are frequently granted
as a matter of course, subject to compliance during the term of the
registration period. While the MA Group is not aware of any immediate intent
to cancel any of its registrations, there can be no assurance that the MA
Group will not face a revocation process or encounter difficulties in renewing
the registrations for its products for additional periods.
From time to time, some of the MA Group's agrochemical products are
subject to legislative or other initiatives to curtail or regulate their use
due to environmental, health or safety concerns.
Registration expenditures for the MA Group in 2002 were $33 million
compared to $11 million in 2001. The registration expenditures increase by $22
million as compared to the registration expenditures in 2001 as a result of MA
Industries' purchase of several business licenses and distribution rights for
agrochemical products from Bayer. The MA Group believes that its registration
expenditures in the future will increase, based on the stricter standards that
are expected to be applied in countries where the MA Group sells its products
and the likelihood that MA Group will purchase additional products from
competitor's on the agrochemical industry. As a result of the foregoing
developments and obligations, virtually all of the MA Group's businesses in
recent years have spent significant amounts on operation and maintenance, as
well as under capital programs to address increasingly stringent requirements
with respect to environmental, safety, and health protection concerns.
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Makhteshim Agan's plants are located in the Ramat Hovav industrial
zone. The industrial council of Ramat Hovav has been required to take
intensive action to prevent odor nuisances, the source of which is the
evaporation ponds in the Ramat Hovav industrial zone.
The industrial wastes of the plants, after pre-treatment at the
plants, are transferred to the responsibility of and for further treatment by,
the industrial council. This arrangement has been in effect since the
industrial zone in Ramat Hovav was built at the end of the 1970s. In 1998-99
the council erected and operated a biological installation for industrial
wastes, to reduce the biological load of industrial wastes before piping them
to the evaporation ponds.
The industrial council was recently directed by the Ministry of the
Environment to make arrangements to end the piping of the industrial wastes to
the evaporation ponds, starting January 1, 2005. In addition, the Ministry is
demanding that on that date, the quality of the wastes meet a minimum level of
Total Organic Carbons, Carbon Oxygen Demand and Biological Oxygen Demand, or
TOC, COD and BOD, respectively. The industrial council adopted a significant
resolution in principle to change its operations so that each plant in the
industrial zone is required to treat its own wastes in order to reduce the
biological load and attain new required standards. Furthermore, the plants are
required to reduce the plant BOD levels by July 1, 2003.
Makhteshim Ramat Hovav make preparations to treat its own wastes. In
order to comply with the TOC, COD and BOD standards, a biological treatment
installation will have to be built, as well as additional upstream
pre-treatment installations. MA Industries has hired the professional services
of entities of proven experience in the chemicals industry in Germany and
Switzerland, and believes it can achieve the correct technological solutions
for a total multi-year investment of about $20 million. The short-term
requirements for BOD are currently being clarified and the options discussed,
between the plant, the industrial council and the Ministry for the
Environment.
During recent years, the MA Group has invested consistently and
regularly in all its plants, in Israel and abroad, to improve standards
relating to the quality of the environment, and its plants have been awarded
the President's Prize as well as commendations from the Ministry for the
Environment. MA Industries is in compliance with ISO-9001 and ISOP-14,001
(environment) and with OHSAS 18,000 (safety).
Defense and Government Contracts
Our businesses which sell products to military and governmental
markets are subject to various statutes, regulations and administrative rules
governing defense and government contracts and the manufacture and sale of
defense products in the United States, Israel and other countries, including
the following:
Defense electronics subsidiaries export a number of military systems
and products in accordance with the military export policy of the State of
Israel. Current Israeli policy encourages exports to approved customers of
military systems and products similar to those manufactured by us, provided
that such exports do not run counter to Israeli Government policy, including
national security considerations. A permit is required to initiate a sale
proposal and an export license is necessary for the actual sale transaction.
To date, we have not encountered
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significant difficulties in obtaining or retaining the necessary permits or
licenses, but no assurance can be given that we will continue to be able to
obtain or retain such permits or licenses or that one or more permits or
licenses will not be revoked, or that governmental policy with respect to
military exports will not be altered. Difficulties in obtaining or retaining
such permits or licenses, if encountered in the future, could have a material
adverse effect upon our business.
In addition, the revocation of a required permit or license, after
having been granted, would likely preclude us from fulfilling our contractual
obligations. In such a case, we might be unable to assert the defense of force
majeure (or a similar defense) relating to any resulting breach of contract
claim and might therefore be held liable for damages, or subject to other
penalties. Substantial damages arising from such a claim could have a material
adverse effect upon our results of operations and financial condition. In
addition, suspension or disbarment of us as a government contractor is among
the possible penalties that could be imposed for defaulting on a contractual
obligation due to the revocation of a license.
Joint Ventures, Subcontracting and Teaming Arrangements
Several of our military projects are conducted through joint
ventures, subcontracting and other "teaming" arrangements pursuant to which we
are responsible for a portion, but less than all, of a project. In certain
instances, we are not permitted to participate, or even assist, in portions of
projects for which we are not responsible. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in
the event of a termination of, or a default under, certain prime contracts or
subcontracts (whether or not we are a party to such prime contract or
subcontract), including a termination for cause or convenience or a default on
the part of a joint venture partner, prime contractor, subcontractor or
"teaming" partner (for which termination or default neither we nor such other
person is responsible and which termination or default may be beyond the
control of us and such other person), we might be held liable for damages, or
subject to other penalties, which could be very substantial and might have a
material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Moreover, certain joint ventures, subcontracting or other "teaming" agreements
to which we are a party, deny or limit the right of the non-defaulting party
to seek damages or indemnification from the defaulting party in such
circumstances.
Contract Financing
There are various types of financing terms applicable to defense
contracts (and in some cases, large telecommunications contracts). In some
cases, we receive progress or milestone payments according to the percentage
of progress in our performance or the achievement of specific milestones. In
certain cases, work is performed prior to receipt of any payment, which means
that we finance the project. In other cases, we receive advance payments prior
to incurring the costs of fulfilling a contract, which creates a positive
project cash flow. In this latter case, the customer normally requires
financial guarantees against advance payments. We often receive substantial
advances from our customers. In the event that a contract under which an
advance has been paid is canceled, we may be required to return all or a
portion of such advances to the customer.
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Fixed Price Contracts
Approximately 90%-95% of our defense contracts are made on a fixed
price basis. Such contracts are subject to the risk that actual costs may
exceed those anticipated at the time the contracts are executed, particularly
when the products to be sold pursuant to the contracts require a substantial
amount of development.
Organizational Structure
The following is a list of all of our significant subsidiaries and
affiliates, including the name, country of incorporation or residence,
proportion of ownership interest and, if different, proportion of voting power
held.
Percentage of
Country of Percentage voting power (if
Incorporation of ownership different from
Name of Subsidiary/Affiliate or residence interest ownership)
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Koor Corporate Venture Capital Israel 100% *
Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. Israel 70% *
Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd. Israel 52.4% *
ECI Telecom Ltd. Israel 30.7% *
Telrad Networks Ltd. Israel 100% *
Sheraton Moriah (Israel) Hotels Ltd. Israel 55.0% *
Knafaim Arkia Holdings Ltd. Israel 28.3% *
Koor Trade Ltd. Israel 100% *
Property, Plants and Equipment
Our headquarters are located in the Telrad building at 14 Hamelacha
Street, Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel where we own an aggregate of 18,000 square feet
of office space. We purchased this facility in 1998.
The manufacturing facilities of our subsidiaries and affiliates are
located throughout Israel. Major concentrations are in the Beersheva/Ramat
Hovav area in the south of Israel and the Tel Aviv-Petach Tikva-Lod-Ashdod
area in the central part of Israel. We own our major manufacturing plants,
facilities, machinery and equipment. In addition, we lease certain
manufacturing and office facilities.
Most of the industrial land utilized by us is under 49-year leases
from the Israel Lands Authority with options for an additional 49 years in a
significant number of cases. Land rent on uncapitalized leases is generally
equal to 4% of the value of the land per annum and is subject to revaluation
every seven years.
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Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.
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The following discussion of our financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and
related notes included elsewhere in this annual report. Our financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with Israeli GAAP, which differ in
significant respects from U.S. GAAP. See Note 28 to our consolidated financial
statements, included elsewhere in this annual report, for a description of the
principal differences between Israeli GAAP and U.S. GAAP as they relate to us.
Israeli GAAP requires that our consolidated financial statements
recognize the effects of inflation. Consequently, financial data for all
periods in our consolidated financial statements and throughout this annual
report, except as otherwise noted, have been adjusted to reflect changes in
the Israel consumer price index, or CPI, and have been restated in NIS in
terms of the purchasing power as of December 31, 2002. The financial
statements of the MA Group, Elisra Group and ECI are prepared in dollars, the
functional currency of these companies, which are then translated into NIS at
the rate of exchange prevailing at the end of the period. See Note 2B to our
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
For comparative purposes, financial data of prior periods for these companies
are adjusted to reflect changes in the CPI between the prior periods and the
most recent reported period. During periods when the rate of inflation in
Israel differs significantly from the rate of devaluation of the NIS in
relation to the dollar, application of inflation accounting to our financial
statements creates distortions between the comparative financial data of
subsidiaries whose functional currency is the dollar, as reported in the
financial statements of those companies and as reflected in our financial
statements.
Transactions between our subsidiaries are entered into on an
arm's-length basis and, in management's opinion, generally on terms no less
favorable than those available from third parties.
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ significantly
from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might
cause future results to differ significantly from those projected in the
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed
below and elsewhere in this annual report, particularly those described above
under Item 3, "Key Information - Risk Factors."
Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this
annual report have been prepared in accordance with Israeli GAAP, which differ
in significant respects from U.S. GAAP. See Note 28 to our consolidated
financial statements, included elsewhere in this annual report, for a
description of the principal differences between Israeli GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
they relate to us.
Pursuant to our application of Israeli GAAP, we have identified below
accounting policies critical to understanding the overall financial reporting
of Koor. A more complete discussion of the significant accounting policies
which we follow in preparing our financial
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statements is set forth in Note 2 to our financial statements included
elsewhere in this annual report.
In addition, the preparation of our financial statements requires us to make
estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. On a regular basis, we evaluate and may
revise our estimates. We base our estimates on historical experience and
various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the
circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about
the carrying values of assets and liabilities, that are not readily apparent.
Some of those judgments can be complex, and consequently, actual results may
differ from those estimates. For any given individual estimate, judgment or
assumption made by us, there may be alternative estimates, judgments or
assumptions, which are also reasonable. The following discussion of our
critical accounting policies includes references to several critical
accounting policies that are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions
and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial
statements.
Adjusted Financial Statements
In accordance with Israeli GAAP, all NIS amounts in our financial
statements included elsewhere in this annual report have been restated in
terms of NIS of identical purchasing power as of December 31, 2002 to account
for the effects of inflation based upon changes in the Israeli Consumer Price
Index, or CPI. The adjustments to our financial statements were made in
accordance with the opinions of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
in Israel, or ICPAI and are based on the accounting records which are kept in
nominal NIS or in other functional currencies. The amounts of non-monetary
assets do not necessarily represent their realizable or current economic
value, but rather the original historical cost of those assets in terms of
adjusted NIS.
Non-monetary items have been adjusted on the basis of the CPI at the
time the related transactions were effected. Monetary items are included in
the adjusted balance sheet as of December 31, 2002, at their historical
amounts. The components of the statement of operations (except for financing),
relating to transactions carried out during the year have been adjusted
according to the CPI at the time the related transactions were effected. The
components of the statement of operations relating to provisions included in
the balance sheet are based on the changes in the balances of the related
balance sheet items after their related cash flows were taken into account.
The financing item, which is derived from the other items of the financial
statements, reflects real financing income and expenses, as well as the
erosion of monetary balances during the year, the earnings and losses from the
realization of marketable securities and the earnings and losses from
derivative financial instruments. Investments in investee companies and the
equity in their results of operations, as well as the minority interest in
subsidiaries and the share in their results, are based on the adjusted
financial statements of those companies.
In addition, the financial statements of our subsidiaries and
affiliates that use dollars as their functional currency are adjusted on the
basis of the exchange rate of the dollar, in accordance with Section 29 of
Opinion 36 of the ICPAI. For these companies, at each balance
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sheet date, the figures of the balance sheet and the statements of operations
for the year then ended are translated into shekels at the exchange rate for
the dollar prevailing at the end of the year. Balance sheet items as at the
beginning of the year, and changes in capital during the year, are translated
according to the exchange rate of NIS to dollars at the beginning of the year
or at the date of the change, respectively, and are then adjusted for the
changes in the CPI through December 31, 2002. Differences arising from the
translation are included in a separate item of shareholders' equity under
"Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net."
Revenue Recognition
Our revenue recognition policy is significant because our revenue is
a key component of our results of operations. We follow very specific and
detailed guidelines, several of which are discussed below, in measuring
revenue. However, such guidelines may require the exercise of certain
judgments, estimates and assumptions.
Revenues from product sales and services rendered are recognized upon
delivery of the products and/or when the economic risk of loss passes to the
customer, or upon performance of the services. In special contracts, revenues
from product sales are recognized after performing the work and passing
acceptance tests, as provided in the applicable product delivery contract.
Revenues and costs related to "works in progress" under long-term
contracts are recognized under the "percentage of completion" method
(including revenues and costs in respect of partial deliveries) if we are
capable of reliably estimating the revenues and costs required till
completion. For contracts involving technological uncertainties, revenues are
recognized on the basis of the "completed contracts" method. Revenues and
costs relating to contracts on a "cost plus" basis (i.e. cost with the
addition of profit at a fixed rate) are recognized when the costs are
incurred. Periodic reporting on revenues and costs from works in progress
covers all cycle periods, including those where it is not possible to estimate
anticipated profits at the reporting stage. However, if the refund of costs
already incurred is anticipated, all costs incurred are attributed to the
statement of operations as offsetting revenues in the amount of such costs.
In the event that we anticipate a loss on a particular contract, such
anticipated loss is provided for in full.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost for
raw materials, auxiliary materials and spare parts is determined at average
cost or by the "first-in, first-out" method. Cost for finished goods and goods
in process is determined primarily on the basis of direct manufacturing costs
and, in part, on the basis of average manufacturing costs with the addition of
indirect manufacturing costs. Cost for merchandise is determined by the
"first-in, first-out" method or by the "moving average method." In determining
inventory value, we make assumptions as to the market value of inventory. If
there is a sudden and significant decrease in demand for our products or there
is a higher risk of inventory obsolescence because of a rapidly changing
technology and customer requirements, we may be required to increase our
inventory allowances and our gross margin could be adversely affected.
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Investments in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Our investments in our subsidiaries and affiliates are presented
using the equity method. Goodwill arising from the acquisition of equity in a
subsidiary or affiliate is generally amortized at equal annual rates over a
10-year period, commencing from acquisition date. However, there are instances
in which goodwill in a subsidiary is amortized over a 20-year period, based on
our assessment that the circumstances in those instances justifies the longer
amortization period.
From time to time we review our investments in our subsidiaries and
affiliates to identify whether there has been a decrease in the value of such
investments which is not of a temporary nature. We would conduct such reviews
when there are signs that the value of permanent investments has been harmed,
including a drop in stock market prices, the subsidiary's or affiliate's
sequential loss, the segment in which the subsidiary or affiliate operates,
the value of the goodwill aggregated in the investment and other parameters.
Following management's assessment of all the relevant factors that are not of
a temporary nature, we may make appropriate provisions for the adjustment of
the value of these investments, which would be reflected in our consolidated
statement of operations.
Derivative financial instruments
We use derivative financial instruments such as interest rate and
currency swaps, forward contracts, options and futures, in order to reduce
risks associated with changes in the CPI and foreign exchange rates, such as
import commitments for raw materials, export of goods and liabilities linked
to the CPI or foreign currencies. The results of derivative financial
instruments held as a hedge for existing assets and liabilities are recognized
concurrently with the results of the hedged assets and liabilities. The
results of derivative financial instruments held as hedge for firm commitments
are deferred, and are recognized in the same period in which the results from
the hedged transactions are recognized. Derivative financial instruments,
which are not earmarked for hedging purposes, are presented in the balance
sheet based on their fair value. Changes in the fair value are recorded in the
statement of income in the period in which they occur. The fair value of
derivative financial instruments is determined based on their market value,
and in the absence of such a price, the fair value is determined based on a
valuation model.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements in Israel
In October 2001, the Israeli Accounting Standards Board, or IASB,
issued Israel Accounting Standard No. 12 - "Discontinuance of Adjusting
Financial Statements for Inflation," which provided for the discontinuance of
adjusting financial statements for the effects of changes in the general
purchasing power of the shekel, as of January 1, 2003. In December 2002,
Accounting Standard No. 17 was issued that postponed the date from which
Accounting Standard No. 12 is to be applied until January 1, 2004. Until
December 31, 2003, we will continue to prepare adjusted financial statements
in accordance with Opinion No. 36 of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel, or ICPAI. The inflation-adjusted amounts as of December
31, 2003 will serve as the basis for the nominal-historical financial
reporting in the following periods. Upon implementation of Standard No. 12,
Clarifications Nos. 8 and 9 to Opinion 36 of the ICPAI will be canceled and
will be replaced with effect from January 1, 2004
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by Israel Accounting Standard No. 13 - "The Effects of Changes in Foreign
Exchange Rates," which was issued at the same time as Standard No. 12. Most of
the provisions of Standard No. 13 correspond to the provisions which appeared
in Clarifications Nos. 8 and 9 to Opinion 36 of the ICPAI. The adoption of
Standard No. 12 could have a material effect on our results of operations. The
extent of the effect is dependent on the rate of inflation and the composition
of our assets and sources of financing.
In February 2003, the IASB issued Israel Accounting Standard No. 15 -
"Impairment of Assets," which is effective for financial statements for
reporting periods commencing January 1, 2003 or thereafter. This Standard,
which is based on International Accounting Standard No. 36, addresses the
accounting treatment and presentation of impairment of assets, and establishes
procedures to be implemented in order to ensure that assets are not presented
in amounts exceeding their recoverable value. Though according to U.S. GAAP
(e.g. FASB 144 and FASB 142), recoverability tests are performed based on
undiscounted expected cash flows, Standard No. 15 indicates that an asset's
recoverable value is the higher of the asset's net selling price and the
asset's value in use, the latter being equal to the asset's discounted
expected cash flows. While we estimate that the adoption of the provisions of
Standard No. 15 as of December 31, 2002, would not have had a material effect
on our financial position and results of operations as of such date, the use
of different assumptions with respect to the expected cash flows from our
assets and other economic variables, primarily the discount rate, may lead to
different conclusions regarding the recoverability of our assets' carrying
values and to the potential need to record an impairment loss for our
long-lived assets.
Impact of Devaluation on Results of Operations and on Monetary Assets
and Liabilities
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain
information with respect to the rate of inflation in Israel, the rate of
devaluation of the NIS in relation to the dollar and the rate of inflation in
Israel adjusted for the NIS-dollar devaluation:
Closing Exchange Annual Annual Inflation
Year ended Israeli Consumer Israeli Inflation rate of devaluation adjusted for
December 31, Price Index (1) Price Rate(2) the dollar (3) rate (4) devaluation (5)
------------ --------------- ------------- ---------------- ----------- ----------------
1998 166.30 8.6 NIS 4.160 17.6 (9.0)
1999 168.53 1.3 NIS 4.153 (0.2) 1.5
2000 168.53 0.0 NIS 4.041 (2.7) 2.7
2001 170.91 1.4 NIS 4.416 9.3 (7.2)
2002 182.01 6.5 NIS 4.737 7.3 (0.8)
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(1) For purposes of this table, the CPI figures use 1993 as the base equal to
100. These figures are based on reports of the Israel Central Statistics
Bureau.
(2) Annual inflation is the percentage change in the CPI in Israel between
December of the year indicated and December of the preceding year.
(3) Closing exchange rate is the rate of exchange between the NIS and the
dollar as of December 31 of the year indicated, as reported by the Bank
of Israel.
(4) Annual devaluation is the percentage increase in the value of the dollar
in relation to the NIS during the year indicated.
(5) Annual inflation adjusted for devaluation is obtained by dividing the
Israeli inflation rate (column 2 plus 1) by the annual devaluation rate
(column 4 plus 1), minus 1.
Since most of our operations are based in Israel, we incur significant
expenses in NIS, which expenses are usually linked, wholly or partially,
to changes in the CPI.
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The relationship between our monetary assets and liabilities, and the
extent to which these are linked to a particular currency or price index,
affects our financial results. In the event of a devaluation of the NIS in
relation to the dollar, we would report a financial expense to the extent that
our dollar-denominated or dollar-linked monetary liabilities exceed our
dollar-denominated or dollar-linked monetary assets or, conversely, we would
report financial income if our dollar-denominated or dollar-linked monetary
assets exceeded our dollar-denominated or dollar-linked monetary liabilities.
On December 31, 2002, the excess of our foreign currency denominated or linked
monetary liabilities over our foreign currency denominated or linked monetary
assets was NIS 2,727 million (the majority of which was dollar-denominated or
dollar-linked).
In addition, we and certain of our subsidiaries have entered into
financial agreements with major Israeli banks and other financial institutions
in order to reduce the overall exposure of assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies, and commitments for the purchase of raw materials and
the sale of goods in currencies other than the dollar arising from foreign
currency exchange rates. Such agreements include forward sales, purchase
contracts, sale options and swap transactions. For more details regarding the
balance of our hedging agreements as of December 31, 2002, see note 21 to our
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
The caption "Financial expenses, net" in our consolidated financial statements
includes the impact of these factors on monetary assets and liabilities, as
well as regular interest expense.
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Results of Operation
The following tables summarize certain recent financial information
relating to each of our businesses. The tables are prepared on the same basis
as that utilized in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere
in this annual report.
Translation
2001/2000 into 2002/2001
CPI - adjusted NIS Changes CPI - adjusted NIS Dollars Changes
----------------------------------------- --------- ------------------ ---------- ----------
2000 % 2001 % % 2002 % 2002 %
----------- ------ --------- ------ ------- --------- ------ --------- ----------
(In thousands) (In thousands) (In thousands) (In thousands)
REVENUES FROM SALES
Telecommunication equipment 2,377,219 28.13 1,240,788 16.31 (47.81) 829,749 11.47 175,164 (33.13)
Defense electronics 1,238,492 14.65 1,439,561 18.93 16.24 1,719,972 23.77 363,093 19.48
Agrochemicals 3,737,060 44.22 4,180,156 54.95 11.86 4,220,018 58.32 890,863 0.95
Venture capital investments 86,525 1.02 88,519 1.16 2.31 NA
Other 1,011,996 11.98 657,783 8.65 (35.00) 466,454 6.44 98,470 (29.09)
--------- ------ --------- ------ ------- --------- ------ --------- -------
Total 8,451,292 100.00 7,606,807 100.00 (10.00) 7,236,193 100.00 1,527,590 (4.87)
========= ====== ========= ====== ======= ========= ====== ========= =======
OPERATING EARNINGS:
Telecommunication equipment 269,568 32.64 (216,829) (55.73) NA (182,055) (34.43) (38,432) (16.04)
Defense electronics 57,752 6.99 57,266 14.72 (0.84) 80,368 15.20 16,966 40.34
Agrochemicals 476,653 57.72 598,329 153.79 25.53 671,158 126.93 141,684 12.17
Venture capital investments (6,379) (0.77) (8,452) (2.17) 32.50 (8,046) (1.52) (1,699) (4.80)
Other 28,181 3.42 (41,269) (10.61) NA (32,677) (6.18) (6,898) (20.82)
--------- ------ --------- ------ ------- --------- ------ --------- -------
Total 825,775 100.00 389,045 100.00 (52.89) 528,748 100.00 111,621 35.91
Joint general expenses (98,564) (23,722) (75.93) (39,665) (8,373) 67.21
Total operating earnings 727,211 365,323 (49.76) 489,083 103,248 33.88
========= ====== ========= ====== ======= ========= ====== ========= =======
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
Telecommunication equipment 108,016 16.74 60,832 6.13 (43.68) 15,853 1.19 3,347 (73.94)
Defense electronics 33,430 5.18 54,209 5.46 62.16 46,632 3.48 9,844 (13.98)
Agrochemicals 343,931 53.32 837,542 84.37 143.52 1,264,935 94.53 267,033 51.03
Venture capital investments 1,825 0.28 2,984 0.30 63.50 -- -- NA
Other 157,886 24.48 37,187 3.74 (76.45) 10,665 0.80 2,251 (71.32)
--------- ------ --------- ------ ------- --------- ------ --------- -------
Total 645,088 100.00 992,754 100.00 53.89 1,338,085 100.00 282,475 34.79
========= ====== ========= ====== ======= ========= ====== ========= ======
DISCONTINUED ACTIVITY 2,434 198 (91.86) -- -- NA
CORPORATE ASSETS 822 394 (52.07) 110 23 (72.08)
--------- ------ --------- ------ ------- --------- ------ --------- -------
648,344 993,346 53.21 1,338,195 282,498 34.72
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EXPORTS OF KOOR PRODUCTS BY
BUSINESSES (1)
Telecommunication equipment 1,868,317 31.95 1,058,390 19.42 (43.35) 709,329 13.50 149,742 (32.98)
Defense electronics 748,097 12.80 891,820 16.36 19.21 1,077,270 20.49 227,416 20.80
Agrochemicals 3,072,233 52.53 3,419,277 62.73 11.30 3,470,070 66.01 732,546 1.49
Venture capital investments 83,920 1.43 81,160 1.49 (3.29) -- -- -- NA
Other 75,693 1.29 -- -- NA -- -- -- --
Total 5,848,260 100.00 5,450,647 100.00 (6.80) 5,256,669 100.00 1,109,704 (3.56)
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DESTINATIONS (2)
North America 1,809,221 30.94 1,239,027 22.73 (31.52) 1,185,258 22.55 250,213 (4.34)
Europe 1,736,690 29.70 1,683,806 30.89 (3.05) 2,009,623 38.23 424,240 19.35
South America 1,451,405 24.82 1,469,837 26.97 1.27 894,477 17.02 188,828 (39.15)
Asia and Australia 710,919 12.15 920,474 16.89 29.48 1,022,731 19.46 215,902 11.11
Africa 140,025 2.39 137,503 2.52 (1.80) 144,580 2.74 30,521 5.15
Total 5,848,260 100.00 5,450,647 100.00 (6.80) 5,256,669 100.00 1,109,704 (3.55)
========= ====== ========= ====== ======= ========= ====== ========= =======
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(1) Including foreign industrial operations.
(2) Destination to which shipment is made.
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Year Ended December 31, 2002 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2001
The following is an analysis of our consolidated results of
operations, followed by an analysis of the results of operations of each of
our businesses.
Net sales. Net sales decreased 4.87% to NIS 7,236 million in 2002
from NIS 7,607 million in 2001. Exports and international operations,
representing 80.4% of our net sales, decreased 5.0% in 2002 compared to 2001,
primarily attributable to a decrease of approximately NIS 325 million in
Telrad's sales as a result of the major decline in the international
telecommunications market. Net sales were also affected by holdings whose
results were not consolidated during 2002 and were consolidated in 2001, which
amounted to approximately NIS 89 million. These decreases were partially
offset by an increase in the sales of Elisra and of MA industries, by NIS 280
million and NIS 40 million, respectively, in 2002 compared to 2001.
Sales in our telecommunication equipment business decreased by 33.3%
in 2002 compared to 2001 while sales in our agrochemicals, defense electronics
businesses increased by 19.5%, 1%, respectively, over the same period. Our
venture capital business did not record any sales in 2002 due to the
deconsolidation of some companies.
Gross profit. Gross Profit increased 5.1% to NIS 1,818 million in
2002 from NIS 1,730 million in 2001. The increase in gross profit is primarily
attributable to improved profits at MA Industries (NIS 121 million), Elisra
(NIS 51 million) and Telrad (NIS 32 million), which were partially offset by a
decline in the gross profit of Tadiran Electronic (NIS 43 million) and Koor
Trade (NIS 14 million). The increase in the gross profit was partially offset
by holdings whose results were not consolidated during 2002 and were
consolidated in 2001, which amounted to approximately NIS 26 million. As a
percentage of net sales, gross profit increased from 22.7% in 2001 to 25.1% in
2002.
Operating earnings. Operating earnings increased 33.8% to NIS 489
million in 2002 from NIS 365 million in 2001. The increase in operating
earnings is mainly due to a substantial drop in the operating loss of Telrad
(NIS 79 million), paired with an increase in the operating earnings of MA
Industries (NIS 72 million), Elisra (NIS 19 million), Sheraton Moriah and
Isram, partially offset by a decline in the operating earnings of TEI (NIS 45
million), Tadiran (NIS14 million) and Koor Trade. As a percentage of net
sales, operating earnings increased from 4.8% in 2001 to 6.8% in 2002.
Finance expenses, net. Finance expenses, net decreased 9.3% to NIS
400 million in 2002 from NIS 441 million in 2001. The decrease in finance
expenses in 2002 is primarily attributable to a decline in the finance
expenses of MA Industries (NIS 27 million), Tadiran (NIS 25 million) and
Sheraton Moriah (NIS14 million), due to the repayment of financial
liabilities. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in the
finance expenses of Telrad (NIS 23 million).
The dollar cost of our operations in Israel is influenced by the
extent to which any increase in the rate of inflation in Israel is not offset
(or is offset on a lagging basis) by a devaluation of the shekel in relation
to the dollar. During 2002, the shekel was devalued against the dollar by 7.3%
while the CPI increased by 6.5%, compared to 2001, during which there had been
a devaluation of 9.3% of the shekel against the dollar while the CPI increased
by 1.4%.
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Other income (expenses), net. Other income, net amounted to NIS 6
million in 2002 compared to other expenses, net of NIS 634 million in 2001.
Other income, net in 2002 included: NIS 349 million capital gain, which
included NIS 346 million from the sale of 30% of Elisra's shares to Elta, NIS
30 million from the sale of Tadiran's real estate, and a one-time gain from
Koor Trade of NIS 36 million in connection with its receipt of a payment with
respect to debt that was previously written-off as bad debt, compared to a NIS
61 million capital loss in 2001;
o NIS 168 million write-down of investments and assets, which
included a NIS 95 million write down of Koor CVC investments, a
NIS 52 million expense recorded by MA Industries relating to
the ongoing economic crisis in Argentina, a NIS 36 million loss
representing Elisra's share in the write off of BVR Systems
goodwill and a NIS 16 million expense relating to termination
of the Elad hotel management agreement. During 2001, we
recorded an NIS 404 million provision for the decline in value
of investments and assets.
o NIS 129 million provision for severance compensation, primarily
at Telrad (NIS 100 million), MA Industries (NIS 15 million),
and Elisra (NIS 14 million), compared to NIS 84 million in
2001.
o NIS 93 million goodwill amortization and write-off, primarily
at MA Industries (NIS 79 million) and Elisra (NIS 13 million),
compared to an NIS 85 million write off in 2001.
Transfer to statement of income of translation differences of
autonomous investee in voluntary liquidation. As a result of the liquidation
of Tadiran in March 2002, we recorded an expense of approximately NIS 398
million due to the recognition of the cumulative foreign currency translation
adjustments to the value of our investment in Tadiran. We recorded this
expense, which was previously reflected as a decrease in shareholders' equity,
in accordance with Israeli GAAP, which provides that changes in the value of
investments in subsidiaries as a result of foreign currency adjustments are
not recognized until the sale or liquidation of the subsidiary. This
accounting entry did not have any effect on our net equity.
Taxes on income. Taxes on income increased 300% to NIS 160 million in
2002 from NIS 40 million in 2001. The increase is primarily attributable to
Telrad (NIS 127 million, NIS 69 million of which were during the reporting
period as a result of writing off a tax asset compared to a tax gain of NIS 53
million recorded in the same period last year), MA Industries (NIS 22
million), Elisra (NIS 13 million) and Koor Trade ( NIS 6 million). These
expenses were partially offset by a decline in tax expenses at Tadiran (NIS 20
million), TEI (NIS 19 million) Koor, and Koor Properties. The increase in tax
expenses also derives from Koor following the exercise of a deferred tax asset
relating to Elisra, following the sale of 30% of Elisra (NIS 118 million).
Taxes on income as a percentage of sales in 2002 and 2001 were 2.2% and 0.5%,
respectively.
Equity in the operating results of affiliates, net. Equity in the
losses of affiliates, net in 2002 totaled NIS 257 million compared with NIS
1,931 million in 2001. This item includes mainly our equity share in the net
loss of ECI, in the amount of NIS 251 million (including a NIS 25 million
write-down of our investment in ECI), compared with NIS 1,917 million in 2001
(including a NIS 1,137 million write-down of our investment in ECI).
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Minority interest in subsidiaries, net Minority interest in
subsidiaries, net amounted to a loss of NIS 61 million in 2002 compared with a
gain of NIS 9 million in 2001. The increase in minority interest in 2002
derives mainly from MA Industries (NIS 66 million), Telrad's subsidiary
Be-Connected (NIS 9 million), and Sheraton Moriah (NIS 9 million). This was
offset by a decline in the minority interest for the full year of 2002 of BVR
Systems (NIS 3 million), and Elisra (NIS 13 million).
Results of discontinued activities, net. Our operations in the
construction and infrastructures segment effectively ended with the
termination of the consolidation of United Steel Mills in 2001, and therefore
the results of the segment were reclassified and stated in this item. The loss
from discontinued operations in 2001 amounted to NIS 30 million.
Net income (loss). As a result of the above factors, we reported a
net loss of NIS 782 million in 2002, compared to a net loss of NIS 2,702
million in 2001.
Telecommunications Equipment Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2002 2002
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales................................ 1,240,788 829,749 175,164
Operating earnings (loss)............ (216,829) (182,055) (38,432)
Sales from our telecommunication equipment business decreased 33.1%
in 2002 to NIS 829 million from NIS 1,241 million in 2001. Telrad's sales
decreased by NIS 326 million in 2002 primarily as a result of the declining
telecommunications market .
Sales from our telecommunication equipment business attributable to
sales of telecommunication equipment to Nortel were NIS 572 million in 2002
compared to NIS 682 million in 2001, or 69% compared to 54% of total
telecommunication equipment business sales in 2002 and 2001, respectively.
Telecommunication equipment business exports amounted to NIS 709
million in 2002 compared to NIS 1,058 million in 2001. The decrease of export
sales resulted primarily in Telrad for the reasons discussed above.
Operating Loss decreased in our telecommunication equipment business
from a NIS (217) million operating loss in 2001 to a NIS (182) million
operating loss in 2002. The decrease resulted from a sharp decrease in sales
at Telrad.
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Defense Electronics Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2002 2002
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales........................ 1,439,561 1,719,972 363,093
Operating earnings........... 57,266 80,368 16,966
Sales from our defense electronics business increased 19.5% to NIS
1,720 million in 2002 from NIS 1,440 million in 2001 primarily as a result of
the increased demand for high tech military equipment and products as many
countries have focused on improving their existing military equipment with new
technology and investing in new high-tech military products and equipment.
Operating earnings from our defense electronics business increased
40.3% in 2002 to NIS 80.4 million from NIS 57.3 million in 2001.
Agrochemicals Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2002 2002
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales...................... 4,180,156 4,220,018 890,863
Operating earnings......... 598,329 671,158 141,684
Sales from our agrochemicals business increased 1% to NIS 4,220
million in 2002 from NIS 4,180 million in 2001, primarily as a result of
increased sales of the MA group (see below). Approximately 90.9% and 90.6% of
the sales in 2002 and 2001, respectively, were made outside of Israel, and
approximately 27.9% and 36.4% of total sales in 2002 and 2001, respectively,
were to South America.
The increase in the MA group's sales was primarily attributable to
sales of new products, increases in sales of existing products and the
reduction of manufacturing expenses as a result of internal restructuring and
a decrease in raw material costs. These positive effects were partially offset
by the reduction in sales to South America, a decrease in sales prices and the
devaluation of the Braziliation Real and the Euro.
Operating earnings for our agrochemicals business increased 12.2% to
NIS 671 million in 2002 from NIS 598 million in 2001 as a result of increased
sales and savings in production costs.
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Venture Capital Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2002 2002
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales........................ 88,519 -- --
Operating earnings (loss).... (8,452) (8,046) (1,699)
This segment was established for the first time in 2000, when we
established the Koor Corporate Venture Capital Partnership, or Koor CVC. As of
December 31, 2002, we had invested, through Koor CVC, approximately $147
million in venture capital funds and start-up companies. The consolidated
companies in our venture capital business did not have any sales in 2002, as a
result of the termination of the consolidation of Tadiran Scopus Ltd., which
accounted for all the sales of the consolidated companies in our venture
capital business in 2001.
Other Businesses
Year Ended December 31,
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2001 2002 2002
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales......................... 657,783 466,454 98,470
Operating earnings (loss)..... (41,269) (32,677) (6,898)
Sales from our other businesses decreased 29.1% to NIS 466 million in
2002 from NIS 658 million in 2001. This decrease was primarily attributable to
the decline in sales of Sheraton Moriah and Isram as a result of the sharp
decline of tourism in Israel due to increased hostilities in with the West
Bank and Gaza.
Operating loss of our other businesses was NIS 33 million in 2002
compared to NIS 42 million in 2001, primarily due to the decrease in sales of
Sheraton Moriah and Isram.
Year Ended December 31, 2001 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2000
The following is an analysis of our consolidated results of
operations, followed by an analysis of the results of operations of each of
our businesses.
Net sales. Net sales decreased 10.0% to NIS 7,607 million in 2001
from NIS 8,451 million in 2000. Exports and international operations,
representing 71.6% of our net sales, decreased 6.8% in 2001 compared to 2000,
primarily attributable to a decrease of approximately NIS 1,124 million in
Telrad's sales as a result of the major decline in the international
telecommunications market. The further decrease in sales stems from the
deconsolidation of divested companies, mainly Tadiran Batteries which amounted
to approximately NIS 105 million. The decrease in sales in 2001 compared to
2000 of the above-mentioned companies was offset by the increase in sales over
the same period of MA Industries, by NIS 443 million, and of Elisra, by NIS
201 million.
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Sales in our telecommunication equipment business decreased by 47.8%
in 2001 compared to 2000 while sales in our agrochemicals, defense electronics
and venture capital businesses increased by 11.9%, 16.2% and 2.3%,
respectively, over the same period.
Gross profit. For the reasons discussed above, gross profit decreased
19.0% to 1,730 million in 2001 from 2,135 million in 2000 with a decrease of
approximately NIS 587 million in Telrad's gross profit.
Operating earnings. Operating earnings decreased 49.8% to NIS 365
million in 2001 from NIS 727 million in 2000, primarily due to the sharp
decline of Telrad's sales in 2001. Operating earnings in our telecommunication
equipment business decreased from operating earnings of NIS 269 million in
2000 to operating losses of NIS 217 million in 2001. Operating earnings in our
other business segment also decreased from operating earnings of NIS 28
million in 2000 to operating losses of NIS 41 million in 2001. Operating
earnings in our defense electronics business decreased by 0.8% in 2001
compared to 2000 and operating loss in our venture capital business increased
by 32.5% over the same period. Operating earnings in our Agrochemicals
business increased by 25.5% in 2001 compared to 2000.
Finance expenses, net. Finance expenses, net increased 33.9% to NIS
441 million in 2001 from NIS 329 million in 2000. During 2001, the shekel was
devalued against the dollar by 9.3% while the CPI increased by 1.4%, compared
to 2000, during which there had been a devaluation of 2.7% of the shekel
against the dollar and no change in the CPI. The increase in finance expenses
in 2001 compared to 2000 occurred primarily at the parent company level (NIS
49 million), and stems mainly from dollar-linked financial liabilities. In
addition, an increase in finance expenses of NIS 29 million over the same
period was recorded at MA Industries, following the increase in its financial
liabilities and the increase in cost of financing in Brazil due to the
volatility of the Brazilian Real exchange rate. Finance expenses at Sheraton
Moriah increased by NIS 20 million in 2001 compared to 2000, and at Elisra by
NIS 16 million over the same period.
Other expenses, net. Other expenses, net amounted to NIS 635 million
in 2001 compared with other income, net of NIS 171 million in 2000. Other
expenses, net in 2001 primarily included capital losses of NIS 471 million,
compared to a capital gain of NIS 510 million recorded in 2000, primarily as a
result of the depreciation of assets and investments in investee companies in
2001 compared to the realization of assets and investments in 2000. The other
expenses included in this item include severance pay expenses totaling NIS 84
million in 2001, which were primarily at Telrad, compared to NIS 299 million
in 2000, and the amortization of goodwill in the amount of NIS 85 million in
2001 compared to NIS 54 million in 2000.
Taxes on income. Taxes on income decreased 76.0% to NIS 40 million in
2001 from NIS 164 million in 2000. Taxes on income as a percentage of income
before taxes in 2001 and 2000 were 0.5% and 1.9%, respectively. The decrease
is attributable primarily to Telrad (NIS 112 million), MA Industries (NIS 15
million) and Koor Properties (NIS 32 million), as a result of a decrease in
their respective sales and operating earnings.
Equity in the operating results of affiliates, net. Equity in the
losses of affiliates, net in 2001 totaled NIS 1,931 million compared with NIS
292 million in 2000. This item includes
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mainly our equity share in the net loss of ECI, in the amount of NIS 1,917
million (including the provisioning down of the investment in ECI by NIS 1,137
million), compared with NIS 253 million in 2000.
Minority interest in subsidiaries, net. Minority interest in
subsidiaries, net amounted to a gain of NIS 9 million in 2001 compared with a
loss of NIS 55 million in 2000. The change is primarily attributable to an
increase in our minority interest in Sheraton Moriah and Be-Connected, both of
which reported losses, and a decrease in our minority interest in M-A
Industries, which reported profits.
Results of discontinued activities, net. Our operations in the
construction and infrastructures segment effectively ended with the
termination of the consolidation of USM, and therefore the results of the
segment were reclassified and stated in this item. The loss from discontinued
operations in 2001 amounted to NIS 30 million, compared to a profit of NIS 231
million in 2000, which included NIS 275 million net capital gain from the sale
of Mashav Building and Construction and Middle East Tubes Co.
Net income (loss). As a result of the above factors, we reported a
net loss of NIS 2,702 million in 2001, compared to a net income of NIS 289
million in 2000.
Telecommunications Equipment Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2000 2001 2001
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales........................ 2,377,219 1,240,788 $ 280,976
Operating earnings (loss).... 269,568 (216,829) $ (49,101)
Sales from our telecommunication equipment business decreased 47.8%
in 2001 to NIS 1,241 million from NIS 2,377 million in 2000. Telrad's sales
decreased by NIS 1,124 million in 2001 primarily as a result of the declining
telecommunications market and the sale of its operations to Nortel Israel in
2000.
Sales from our telecommunication equipment business attributable to
sales of telecommunication equipment to Nortel were NIS 682 million in 2001
compared to NIS 1,269 million in 2000, or 54.9% compared to 53.4% of total
telecommunication equipment business sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Telecommunication equipment business exports amounted to NIS 1,058
million in 2001 compared to NIS 1,868 million in 2000. The decrease of export
sales resulted primarily in Telrad for the reasons discussed above.
Operating profit decreased in our telecommunication equipment
business from a NIS 269 million operating profit in 2000 to a NIS 217 million
operating loss in 2001. The decrease resulted from a sharp decrease in sales
at Telrad.
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Defense Electronics Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2000 2001 2001
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales....................... 1,238,492 1,439,561 $325,988
Operating earnings.......... 57,752 57,266 $ 12,968
Sales from our defense electronics business increased 16.2% to NIS
1,440 million in 2001 from NIS 1,238 million in 2000 primarily as a result of
the increased demand for high tech military equipment and products as many
countries have focused on improving their existing military equipment with new
technology and investing in new high-tech military products and equipment.
Operating earnings from our defense electronics business decreased
0.8% in 2001 to NIS 57.3 million from NIS 57.7 million in 2000.
Agrochemicals Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2000 2001 2001
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales........................ 3,737,060 4,180,156 $946,593
Operating earnings........... 476,653 598,329 $135,491
Sales from our agrochemicals business increased 11.9% to NIS 4,180
million in 2001 from NIS 3,737 million in 2000, primarily as a result of
increased sales of the MA group (see below). Approximately 81.8% and 82.2% of
the sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively, were made outside of Israel, and
approximately 36.7% and 37.6% of total sales in 2001 and 2000, respectively,
were to South America.
The increase in the MA group's sales was primarily attributable to
sales of new products, increases in sales of existing products and the
reduction of manufacturing expenses as a result of internal restructuring and
a decrease in raw material costs. These positive effects were partially offset
by the reduction in sales to South America, a decrease in sales prices and the
devaluation of the Braziliation Real and the Euro.
Operating earnings for our agrochemicals business increased 25.5% to
NIS 598 million in 2001 from NIS 477 million in 2000 as a result of increased
sales and savings in production costs.
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Venture Capital Business
Year Ended December 31,
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2000 2001 2001
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales........................ 86,525 88,519 $ 20,045
Operating earnings (loss).... (6,379) (8,452) $ (1,914)
This segment was established for the first time in 2000, when we
established the Koor Corporate Venture Capital Partnership, or Koor CVC. As of
December 31, 2001, we had invested, through Koor CVC, approximately $126
million in venture capital funds and start-up companies. In addition, Koor CVC
acquired Tadiran Scopus Ltd. (Scopus) from Tadiran Ltd. in 2000. During 2001,
Scopus issued preferred shares to third parties, as a result of which Koor
CVC's holding in Scopus decreased to 49.4% and its consolidation was
terminated at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2001.
Sales from our venture capital business increased 2.3% to NIS 89
million in 2001 from NIS 86 million in 2000, primarily as a result of
increased sales at Scopus. Operating loss increased 32.5% to NIS 8 million in
2001 from NIS 6 million in 2000.
Other Businesses
Year Ended December 31,
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2000 2001 2001
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(Adjusted NIS in thousands) ($ in thousands)
Sales....................... 1,011,996 657,783 $148,955
Operating earnings (loss)... 28,181 (41,269) $ (9,345)
Sales from our other businesses decreased 35% to NIS 658 million in
2001 from NIS 1,012 million in 2000. This decrease was primarily attributable
to the decline in sales of Sheraton Moriah and Isram as a result of the sharp
decline of tourism in Israel due to increased hostilities in with the West
Bank and Gaza.
Operating loss of our other businesses was NIS 41 million in 2002
compared to operating earnings of NIS 28 million in 2001, primarily due to the
decrease in sales of Sheraton Moriah and Isram.
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Quarterly Results
The following table presents unaudited quarterly financial
information for each of the four quarters of the year ended December 31, 2002.
Such information has been prepared on the same basis as our consolidated
financial statements.
Quarter Ended Year Ended
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March June September December December
31, 2002 30, 2002 30, 2002 31, 2002 31, 2002
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(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Net sales......................... 410 388 354 376 1,528
Gross profit...................... 107 100 87 90 384
Research and development, net..... 13 15 14 13 55
Operating income (loss)........... 43 29 23 8 103
Net income (loss)................. (105) (17) (63) 20 (165)
Our operating results may be subject to significant fluctuations in
future periods. Our operating results for any particular quarter are not
necessarily indicative of any future results. Our quarterly operating results
may be subject to significant fluctuations due to various factors, including
the length of the sale cycles, the timing and size of orders and shipments to
customers, variations in distribution channels, mix of products, new product
introductions, competitive pressures and general economic conditions.
Recent Developments
On June 5, 2003, we sold in open market transactions 9,356,517 shares
in MA Industries, for NIS 105.3 million (approximately $24.1 million on the
date of sale). Following the sale, we held 49.8% of the voting capital of MA
Industries. We are currently in the process of determining whether we will be
able to continue to consolidate MA Industries' results in our financial
statements after the date of this transaction.
On May 28, 2003, we sold 500,000 of our treasury shares to Hermes
Investment Management Ltd., or Hermes, one of the largest fund managers in the
United Kingdom, for approximately $10 million (NIS 44.5 million). The shares
were acquired by Hermes on behalf of Britel Fund Nominees Ltd. and Possfund
Nominees Ltd., two well-known pension funds in the United Kingdom which are
managed and controlled by Hermes. As a result of the acquisition, as of June
25, 2003, Hermes holds, on behalf of these funds, 1,385,000 of our ordinary
shares, representing approximately 8.8% of our outstanding ordinary shares.
In March 2003, Telrad sold in open market transactions 407,330 shares
of ECtel Ltd., a publicly-traded subsidiary of ECI, which shares represented
50% of the total number of shares held by Telrad in Ectel, for approximately
NIS 14 million.
On June 1 and June 4, 2003, we sold in open market transactions a
total of 648,769 ordinary shares of Nice Systems Ltd., which represented all
of our holdings in Nice Systems Ltd., for approximately $10 million.
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On April 1, 2003, Air Canada, a lessee of 12 Boeing 737-200 aircraft
from Arkia Israeli Airlines Limited, or Arkia, filed a petition with a
Canadian court for protection from creditors under Canadian law. In its
petition, Air Canada requested a stay of proceedings to enable it to
reorganize. As part of its reorganization, Air Canada declared, among other
measures, a moratorium on lease payments to all aircraft lessors pending
agreement on revised terms. Currently, Arkia and Air Canada are in the midst
of discussions regarding future terms and conditions for the continued lease
of these aircraft. Air Canada expressed its intention to continue to lease 10
of the12 aircraft upon terms to be agreed upon among the parties. On July 3,
2003, Arkia received formal notice from Air Canada of the early termination of
the lease of the two remaining aircraft, effective July 15, 2003. The revenues
from these 12 aircraft amounted to approximately [ ]% of all lease revenues of
the aircraft leasing segment of Arkia in 2002. As of July 11, 2003, the total
lease payments relating to these aircraft not paid by Air Canada to Arkia
amounted to approximately $3.2 million.
Since October 1, 2002, ECI had failed to comply with some of the
financial ratios agreed upon in a facility agreement with several banks. On
May, 28, 2003 ECI entered into a letter agreement with these banks with
respect to the facility agreement. The banks agreed to significantly ease the
financial covenants in the facility beginning in January 2004 and that
effective June 30, 2003, ECI would no longer be in default with respect to the
financial covenants as these were suspended until the end of 2003. Under the
terms of the letter agreement, as of June 30, 2003, ECI had $60 million in
long-term loans and a $30 million short-term credit facility.
Effective Corporate Tax Rate
We do not file a consolidated tax return with our subsidiaries, and
we are taxed only on our own income. Each of our subsidiaries files its own
tax return, based on its own taxable income. Our income tax obligations and
our subsidiaries' income tax obligations are based on profits determined in
nominal NIS for Israeli statutory purposes, adjusted for tax purposes, in
terms of end-of-year Israeli currency, in accordance with changes in the CPI.
The tax provision in our financial statements does not directly relate to
income shown on such statements, for the reconciliation between the
theoretical and actual tax expense. Non-Israeli subsidiaries are taxed based
upon tax laws in their respective countries of residence. The effective
corporate tax rate is affected mainly by tax benefits arising from reduced tax
rates applied to approved enterprises, utilization of tax loss carry forwards
for which no deferred taxes were recorded, the effect of the Inflationary
Adjustment Law on Israeli companies, whose functional currency is the dollar,
and the disallowance of provisions for anticipated losses from the sale of
assets. In 2002, we had a loss before taxes of NIS 304 million. See Note 16A
to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual
report.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We finance our corporate level activities principally through the
proceeds from divestitures, management fees and dividends we receive from our
subsidiaries and affiliates and through debt financing. In 2002 and 2001, we
received management fees in the amount of NIS 36 million and of NIS 35
million, respectively, and dividends in the amount of NIS 29 million
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and NIS 21 million, respectively. The dividends received in 2002 and 2001
include dividends from MA Industries that represent proceeds from
divestitures.
Our shareholders' equity at December 31, 2002 decreased 21.3% to NIS
1,760 million, compared to NIS 2,238 million at December 31, 2001. The
decrease in 2002 was primarily due to our net loss of NIS 782 million.
Working capital at December 31, 2002 was NIS 1,196 million, compared
to NIS 1,895 million at December 31, 2001 and NIS 1,067 million at December
31, 2000. The decrease in 2002 is primarily attributable to an increase of NIS
349 million in MA Industries' short-term debt (mainly due to short-term loans
in connection with its acquisition of several new products), the transfer of
our loan to Nortel Israel in the amount of NIS 176 million from long-term debt
in 2001 to short-term debt in 2002 as a result of its maturity in 2003 and a
decrease of NIS 363 million in Tadiran's current assets, which were partially
offset by an increase of NIS 133 million in Elisra's working capital.
Long-term debt totaled NIS 4,423 million at December 31, 2002, or
32.3% of total assets on that date, compared to NIS 5,030 million at December
31, 2001, or 36.5% of total assets on that date. The decrease in the balance
of long-term debt is attributed mainly to our repayment of NIS 900 million of
our long-term debt, the repayment by Tadiran of NIS 284 million of its
long-term debt and the repayment by Telrad of NIS 151 million of its long-term
debt, which were partially offset by an increase of NIS 520 million in MA
Industries' long-term debt. See note 15C(1) to our consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Total debt at December 31, 2002 decreased 1.3% to NIS 6,783 million,
or 49.5% of total assets, compared to NIS 6,876 million, or 50.0% of total
assets, at December 31, 2001.
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Summary of our Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
For purposes of presenting the approximate cash flows that will be
required to meet our material contractual obligations, the following table
presents a summary of those obligations, as of December 31, 2002:
Payments Due by Period
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(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Less Than 1-3 4-5 After
Contractual Obligations Total 1 Year Years Years 5 Years
---------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- --------
Debt From Banks......................... 1,034,555 208,908 275,505 487,392 62,750
Debentures.............................. 93,801 8,274 -- 85,527 --
Operating Lease Obligations............. 56,225 11,399 23,232 8,295 13,299
Other Obligations....................... 22,762 234 6,776 1,981 13,771
Total Contractual Cash Obligations...... 1,207,343 228,815 305,513 583,195 89,820
For purposes of presenting the approximate cash flows that will be
required to meet our other commercial commitments, the following table
presents a summary of those commitments, as of December 31, 2002:
Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
--------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Total
Amounts Less Than 1-3 4-5 After
Other Commercial Commitments Committed 1 Year Years Years 5 Years
---------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ------- -------- --------
Guarantees(1)......................... 151,788 -- 88,144 23,644 40,000
Commitments for the Purchase of Fixed
Assets(2)............................. 4,855 4,855 -- -- --
Commitments for Investments in Venture
Capital Funds(3)...................... 13,890 1,890 -- -- 12,000
Total Commercial Commitments.......... 170,533 6,745 88,144 23,644 52,000
(1) Includes: (i) a guarantee Bezeq (Israeli telecommunications company)
received from us in the amount of $64 million; (ii) a guarantees totaling
$63 million issued by Telrad, one of our consolidated subsidiaries, to
financial institutions for credit that its customers received; and (iii)
guarantees by us for affiliates and other non consolidated companies in
the amount $25 million. See note 22F to our consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
(2) From time to time, several of our consolidated subsidiaries enter into
agreements to purchase fixed assets.
(3) This amount represents Koor CVC's remaining obligation for investment in
its portfolio funds, which may be drawn upon by the funds over the next
6-8 years, based on their needs.
Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by NIS 52 million in 2002. Most
of the decrease was as a result of a decrease at Tadiran (NIS 100 million),
Telrad (NIS 92 million), Koor - the
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parent company (NIS 37 million) and TEI (NIS 27 million). The decline in cash
was partially offset by an increase the in cash at Koor Trade (NIS 109
million) and Elisra (NIS 106 million)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities in 2002 were NIS 436 million,
compared to NIS 454 million in the full year of 2001. Permanent cash flow
generated by operating activities amounted to NIS 301 million in the reporting
period, compared to NIS 118 million used for operating activities in the
corresponding period in 2001. The increase in the cash flow from operating
activities stems mainly from a decrease in trade receivables and other
accounts receivable of NIS 290 million which occurred mainly at MA Industries
and Telrad, and a NIS 53 million decline in net inventory (mainly at Telrad
and Elisra), partially offset by an increase in MA Industries' inventory net
of a NIS 209 million decline in trade payables and other payables.
Cash flows used for investment activities in 2002 utilized NIS 263
million of cash, compared to NIS 1,104 million used in 2001. The investment in
fixed assets, net - after deduction of an investment grant, amounted to NIS
257 million, compared to NIS 427 million in the same period last year. The
Principal investments in fixed assets in the reporting period were in MA
Industries and Elisra. Investment in intangible assets amounted to NIS 826
million in 2002, compared with NIS 587 million in 2001, mainly as a result of
investments by MA Industries. Investments in venture capital companies
amounted to NIS 48 million, compared to NIS 157 million in the corresponding
period last year. Proceeds from divestitures and disposal of fixed assets
contributed NIS 826 million to the cash flow generated in investment
activities, compared to NIS 296 million in the corresponding period last year.
The net proceeds from sale of investments contributed NIS 494 million
to cash flows generated from investment activities in 2002, compared to NIS
181 million generated in 2001.
In 2002, investment in affiliated companies, net, totaled NIS 14
million compared to NIS 47 million in 2001.
The investment in consolidated subsidiaries totaled NIS 3 million in
2002 compared to NIS 68 million in 2001.
Finance activities for the full year of 2002 consumed NIS 228
million, compared to a cash contribution of NIS 403 million in the full year
of 2001. Long-term loans received during the reporting period amounted to NIS
1,720 million, compared to NIS 2,993 million in the corresponding period in
2001. The loans were received at Koor - the parent company following the
refinancing activities, at MA Industries and Telrad. Repayment of long-term
loans in the reporting period amounted to NIS 1,911 million (including the
refinancing activities at Koor - the parent company), compared to NIS 1,958
million in the same period last year. Loans were repaid mainly at Koor - the
parent company, M-A Industries, Tadiran and Telrad.
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Short-term credit, net, increased by NIS 16 million in 2002, compared
to a NIS 730 million decline in the same period last year. Most of the
increase was at MA Industries, partially offset by a decrease in short-term
credit, mainly by Koor - the parent company and Telrad.
Impact of Inflation and Currency Fluctuations
The dollar cost of our operations in Israel is influenced by the
extent to which any increase in the rate of inflation in Israel is not offset
(or is offset on a lagging basis) by a devaluation of the NIS in relation to
the dollar. The inflation rate in Israel was 6.5% in 2002 as compared to 1.4%
in 2001. At the same time, the devaluation of the NIS against the dollar was
7.3% in 2002 and 9.3% in 2001. The increase in the dollar cost of our
operations in Israel relates primarily to the cost of salaries in Israel,
which are paid in NIS, and constitutes a substantial portion of our expenses.
Trend Information
Our financial condition and results of operation may be subject to
significant fluctuations in future periods. Our past financial condition and
results of operation are not necessarily indicative of any future results. Our
future financial condition and results of operation may be subject to
significant fluctuations due to various factors, including the divestiture of
subsidiaries or other companies, the length of the sale cycles, the timing and
size of orders and shipments to customers, variations in distribution
channels, mix of products, new product introductions, competitive pressures
and general economic conditions.
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Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees.
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Directors and Senior Management
The following table sets forth, as of June 25, 2003, the name, age
and position of each of our directors and executive officers:
Charles R. Bronfman 72 Chairman of the Board of Directors
Rolando Eisen(1)(2) 61 Director
Paulette Eitan(1)(2) 57 Director
Ron Feinstein(1) 65 Director
Andrew Hauptman 34 Director
Eli Hurwitz 71 Director
Chemi Peres 45 Director
David Rubner 63 Director
Prof. Gabriela Shalev(1) 61 Director
Jonathan B. Kolber 41 Chief Executive Officer
Danny Biran 60 President
Yuval Yanai 51 Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Shlomo Heller 60 General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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(1) Member of the Audit Committee.
(2) External Director. Under the Israeli Companies Law, 1999, publicly held
companies in Israel are required to appoint at least two External
Directors who serve for three-year terms. Our External Directors were
appointed in June 2002 and pursuant to the Companies Law, their terms
will expire in June 2005.
Set forth below is a biographical summary of each of our above-named
directors and executive officers.
Charles R. Bronfman has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Koor since November 1997. Mr. Bronfman is Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Claridge Israel L.L.C., Chairman of Andrea and Charles Bronfman
Philanthropies Inc., Co-Chairman of Birthright Israel International and
Co-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, McGill Institute For the Study of
Canada. Mr. Bronfman is a former Co-Chairman of the Seagram Company Ltd. and a
former Chairman of the United Jewish Communities.
Rolando Eisen has been an External Director of Koor since June 2002.
Mr. Eisen serves as a board member in several companies, including Mercantile
Discount Bank Ltd., Elite Industries Ltd. (External Director until July 2002),
Merchav Building Materials Ltd., I.D.B. Holdings Ltd. (External Director) and
Amidar Ltd. Mr. Eisen is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Green
Market, a company in the area of direct delivery of grocery and other food
products and is a shareholder ("interested") and director in Healthcare
Technologies Ltd. which is traded on NASDAQ. Mr. Eisen has a B.Sc. in
Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Eisen is an Israeli
citizen.
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Paulette Eitan has been an External Director of Koor since June 2002.
Mrs. Eitan is the Managing Director of Paulette Eitan, Business Planning
Services Ltd., a management consulting firm focusing on business strategy,
performance, monitoring and management incentive programs, mostly for Israeli
high-tech and multinational companies. Mrs. Eitan serves as a board member in
several companies, including Silicom Ltd., Pitkit Ltd. and A.On Line Capital
Ltd. Mrs. Eitan has an MBA in Business from Tel Aviv University and a B.Sc. in
Economics and Business from HEC-Paris. Mrs. Eitan is an Israeli citizen.
Ron Feinstein has been a director of Koor since October 1991. Since
1999, Mr. Feinstein has served as a Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Sheraton Moriah Israel and Tadiran. From 1996 until 1998, Mr. Feinstein served
as a Chairman of the Board of Radisson Moriah Hotels Ltd. Since 1992, Mr.
Feinstein has also served as the Chairman of the Board of Tourist Industry
Development Corporation Ltd. Mr. Feinstein was a partner in the law firm of
Glass, Feinstein and Bar-Sela from 1981 through March 1997 and since then he
is a senior partner in the law office and notary of Feinstein and Feinstein.
Andrew Hauptman has been a director of Koor since November 1997.
During the past five years, Mr. Hauptman was a Director of Business
Development and Strategic Planning at Universal Studios Holdings (UK) Ltd. and
at present he is the President of Andell Inc. Mr. Hauptman holds an MBA degree
from Harvard University.
Eli Hurwitz has been a director of Koor since November 1997. Mr.
Hurwitz is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd. Mr. Hurwitz serves as a director of Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd. and Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
Chemi Peres has been a director of Koor since June 2000. He is a
Managing Director and Founder of Pitango Venture Capital (formerly Polaris
Venture Capital originating in Israel), a venture capital fund. Mr. Peres is
one of the pioneers of the venture capital industry in Israel. In 1992 he
founded and managed Mofet Israel Technology Fund, an Israeli venture capital
fund. Mr. Peres is the Chairman of the Board of WebGlide, and serves as a
director in Orckit Communications Ltd., Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd and
several other companies. Mr. Peres holds a B.Sc. in industrial engineering and
management and a M.B.A. from Tel Aviv University.
David Rubner has been a director of Koor since June 2000. Mr. Rubner
is Chairman and CEO of Rubner Technology Ventures Ltd. Mr. Rubner was employed
with ECI from 1970 and was its President and CEO from 1991 to October 1999 and
February 2000, respectively. Since November 1999, he has served as Vice
Chairman of the Board of Directors of ECI. He serves as Chairman of the Board
of Ectel Ltd., and as a director of VPS Ltd., Chekpoint Software Ltd., Efcon
Ltd., Gigami Inc. and MKID Inc. Mr. Rubner holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Engineering
from Queen Mary College, University of London and a M.S. from Carnegie Mellon
University. He is a member of the Presidium of the Israel Manufacturers
Association and was a recipient of the Industry Prize for 1995.
Prof. Gabriela Shalev has been a director of Koor since February
1999. Prof. Shalev is a Contracts Law Professor in the Hebrew University in
Jerusalem. Prof. Shalev also serves as a director of several other companies
including Van-Lir Institute and Hadassah Hospital.
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Jonathan B. Kolber has been Chief Executive Officer of Koor since
July 1, 1998. Mr. Kolber served as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Koor since November 1997 and resigned from the Board on March 26, 2003. Mr.
Kolber served as President of Claridge Israel Ltd. from 1989 to 2001 and as
Vice President of Claridge Inc. from 1986 to 1990. Mr. Kolber was associated
with Cemp Investments from 1985 to 1987. Mr. Kolber is Chairman of the Board
of Telrad Networks Ltd and serves as a director of several Israeli companies,
including ECI Telecom Ltd., Makhteshim-Agan Industries Ltd., Knafaim-Arkia
Ltd., R.M. Sheraton-Moriah Israel Ltd. and Nortel Networks Israel Ltd. Mr.
Kolber has a Bachelor degree in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from
Harvard University and a Certificate on Advanced Arabic from the American
University of Cairo.
Danny Biran has been President of Koor since July 1, 1998. Mr. Biran
currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. and as Chairman of the Board of Makhteshim-Agan
Industries Ltd., Isrex (94) Ltd., Koor Properties Ltd., Koor Trade Ltd., R.M.
Renaissance Management (1993) Ltd., Tadiran Electronic Systems Ltd., Tadiran
Spectralink Ltd. and Dekolink Wireless Ltd. Mr. Biran is also a director of
ECI Telecom Ltd., Knafaim-Arkia Ltd., Telrad Networks Ltd. and Sheraton-Moriah
Israel Ltd. Mr. Biran is a graduate of the Law faculty of the Tel Aviv
University and a member of the Israeli Bar.
Yuval Yanai has been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Koor since October 1, 2000. He served as Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of NICE Systems Ltd. from April 1998 to September
2000. From 1991 to April 1998, he was the Vice President, Finance and Chief
Financial Officer of Elscint Ltd. and director of several of Elscint's
subsidiaries, as well as a director of certain public and private companies.
He joined Elscint in 1985 and served as Corporate Controller and Corporate
Treasurer through 1991. Mr. Yanai is a director of Makhteshim-Agan Industries,
Telrad Networks and BVR Systems Ltd. Mr. Yanai holds a Bachelor degree in
Accounting and Economics from the Tel Aviv University.
Shlomo Heller has been General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of
Koor since August 1997. From 1990 to 1997, Mr. Heller served as the General
Counsel of United Mizrahi Bank Ltd. Mr. Heller also serves as a director of
several other companies within Koor.
Compensation
The aggregate compensation paid to or accrued on behalf of all our
directors and executive officers as a group (21 persons) during 2002 consisted
of approximately $2.7 million, in salaries, fees, bonuses, commissions and
directors' fees and $1.3 million in amounts set aside or accrued to provide
pension, retirement or similar benefits, including $0.9 million severance pay
and retirement grant paid to 3 retired officers, but excluding expenses
(including business travel, professional and business association dues and
expenses) reimbursed to officers and other fringe benefits commonly reimbursed
or paid to such officers and directors by companies in Israel.
The directors associated with Claridge Israel L.L.C. (3 directors in
2002) assigned their directors' compensation to Claridge Israel L.L.C. In
addition, the directors' compensation paid by us to any directors associated
with Bank Hapoalim (2 directors in 2002, each of whom
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resigned during November 2002), has been paid directly to Bank Hapoalim. All
these directors received compensation identical to that received by our other
directors. All of our directors received compensation identical to that
received by our external directors as described below.
Compensation and reimbursement for external directors (as described
below) is statutorily determined pursuant to a formula stated by the Israeli
Companies Law, 1999, and we adopted the highest compensation payable pursuant
to the formula. Compensation and reimbursement of all other directors who do
not serve as officers are the same as the statutory rates paid to external
directors according to a decision of the Annual General Meeting. Directors who
serve as our officers do not receive any compensation for their services on
the board. For additional information concerning the compensation of
directors, see Note 25C to our consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this annual report.
Board Practices
Pursuant to our articles of association, the number of directors
serving on the board is required to be not less than 5. The appointment of
members to the board of directors, their replacement and removal, and the
appointment of the chairman of the board of directors requires approval by our
shareholders by ordinary resolution. Each member of the board of directors
remains in office until his/her office is vacated due to any one of the
following events: death, legal incompetency, bankruptcy, resignation or
removal at a shareholders meeting. Our chief executive officer is appointed by
the board of directors. Our executive officers serve at the discretion of our
chief executive officer pursuant to powers delegated to him by our board of
directors.
The board may appoint committees of the board and delegate to such
committees the powers of the board as it deems appropriate, unless the
Companies Law restricts it. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board may, from
time to time, revoke the delegation made to a committee of its powers and
authorities or a portion thereof. The board has appointed an audit committee.
External Directors
Under the Companies Law, which became effective on February 1, 2000,
companies incorporated under the laws of Israel whose shares have been offered
to the public inside or outside of Israel are required to appoint at least two
external directors. This law provides that a person may not be appointed as an
external director if the person or the person's relative, partner, employer or
any entity under the person's control, has, as of the date of the person's
appointment to serve as an external director, or had during the two years
preceding that date, any affiliation with us or any entity controlling,
controlled by or under common control with us. The term "affiliation"
includes:
o an employment relationship;
o a business or professional relationship maintained on a regular
basis;
o control; and
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o service as an office holder.
These directors must be residents of Israel. No person may serve as
an external director if the person's position or other business activities
create, or may create, a conflict of interest with the person's
responsibilities as an external director or may otherwise interfere with the
person's ability to serve as an external director.
External directors are to be elected by majority vote at a
shareholders' meeting, provided that either:
(1) The majority of shares voted at the meeting, including
at least one-third of the shares of the non-controlling shareholders
voted at the meeting, vote in favor of election of the director; or
(2) The total number of shares of non-controlling
shareholders voted against the election of the director does not
exceed one percent of the aggregate voting rights.
The initial term of an external director is three years and may be
extended for an additional three years. Each committee of our board of
directors is required to include at least one external director.
An external director is entitled to compensation as provided in the
regulations adopted under the Companies Law and is otherwise prohibited from
receiving any other compensation, directly or indirectly, in connection with
service provided as an external director.
Audit Committee
The Companies Law requires public companies to appoint an audit
committee. The responsibilities of the audit committee under the Companies Law
include identifying irregularities in the management of our business and
approving related party transactions as required by law. Under the Companies
Law, an audit committee must consist of at least three directors, including at
least two external directors. The chairman of the board of directors, any
director employed by or otherwise providing services to us, and a controlling
shareholder or any relative of a controlling shareholder, may not be a member
of the audit committee.
Internal Auditor
Under the Companies Law, the board of directors must appoint an
internal auditor, nominated by the audit committee. The role of the internal
auditor is to examine, among other matters, whether our actions comply with
the law and with orderly business procedure. Under the Companies Law, the
internal auditor may be an employee of ours but not an office holder, or an
affiliate, or a relative of an office holder or affiliate, and may not be our
independent accountant or its representative. We have appointed an internal
auditor, who is not an employee of ours, in accordance with the requirements
of the Companies Law and his reports are submitted to and reviewed by the
Chairman and to the audit committee. The audit committee follows up on the
implementation of the recommendations of the internal auditor.
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Employees
At December 31, 2002, we and our consolidated subsidiaries had
approximately 6,899 employees worldwide, which represented a decrease of 5.4%
from year-end 2001. (Employees of companies which were sold or companies that
were not consolidated during 2002, are not included in these figures.)
The table below sets forth the break down of the geographic location
of the employees in the companies that remained with us, in the year-end of
2000, 2001, and 2002:
Latin
Israel America USA Europe Others Total
2000 6,663 1,239 413 299 81 8,695
2001 5,447 1,247 336 203 64 7,297
2002 5,201 1,020 344 257 77 6,899
Our future success will depend in part upon our ability to attract
and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel. Although competition for
such personnel in Israel is generally intense, we believe that adequate
personnel resources are currently available in Israel to meet our
requirements.
The collective bargaining agreements of our subsidiaries cover a term
of one to three years, or are for an indefinite period. Upon expiration of the
term of an agreement, and pending negotiations for extension, the provisions
of the agreement remain in force unless one of the parties gives a notice of
termination or a new collective agreement is entered into. Management believes
that, upon expiration of such existing agreements, its subsidiaries will be
able to negotiate, without material disruptions to our business, satisfactory
new agreements. However, there can be no guarantee that satisfactory
agreements will be reached in each subsidiary or that the negotiation of such
agreements will not generate material disruptions to our business. In
addition, we are subject to certain labor related statutes, and to certain
provisions of the collective bargaining agreements between the Histadrut
(General Federation of Labor in Israel) and the Coordinating Bureau of
Economic Organizations (including the Industrialists' Association of Israel)
that are applicable to our Israeli employees by order of the Israeli Ministry
of Labor and Welfare. These statutes and provisions principally concern the
length of the workday and the workweek, minimum wages for workers,
contributions to a pension fund, insurance for work-related accidents,
determination of severance pay and other conditions of employment.
Furthermore, pursuant to such provisions, the wages of most of our employees
are automatically adjusted based on changes in the Israeli consumer price
index, or CPI. The amount and frequency of these adjustments are modified from
time to time.
Israeli law generally requires the payment by employers of severance
upon the death of an employee, his retirement or upon termination of
employment by the employer without due cause. We currently fund our ongoing
severance obligations by making monthly payments to approved severance funds
or insurance policies. In addition, according to the National Insurance Law,
Israeli employers and employees are required to pay predetermined sums to the
National Insurance Institute, an organization similar to the United States
Social Security Administration. These contributions entitle the employees to
benefits in periods of unemployment, work injury, maternity leave, disability,
reserve military service and bankruptcy or winding-up of the employer. Since
January 1, 1995, such amount also includes payments for national health
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insurance. The payments to the National Insurance Institute are equal to
approximately 15.63% of an employee's wages limited to a specified amount
(according to a temporary order in effect from July 1, 2002 through June 30,
2003 the amount limit was temporarily suspended), of which the employee
contributes approximately 62% and the employer contributes approximately 38%.
Labor Relations
We are subject to various Israeli labor laws, collective bargaining
agreements, Israeli labor practices, as well as orders extending certain
provisions of collective bargaining agreements between the Histadrut
(currently the largest labor organization in Israel) and the Coordinating
Bureau of Economic Organizations (the federation of employers' organizations).
Such laws, agreements and orders have a wide scope, including minimum
employment standards (including, among other things, working hours, minimum
wages, vacation and severance pay), and special issues, such as equal pay for
equal work, equal opportunity in employment, and employment of women, youth
and army veterans. Currently, most of our employees have individual employment
agreements with us.
According to the National Insurance Law, Israeli employers and
employees are required to pay predetermined sums to the National Insurance
Institute, an organization similar to the United States Social Security
Administration. These contributions entitle the employees to benefits during
periods of unemployment, work injury, maternity leave, disability, reserve
military service, and bankruptcy or the winding-up of the employer, in
addition to health insurance. The National Health Insurance Law 1994 imposes a
health tax at a rate of 4.8% of an employee's base wage.
The collective bargaining agreements of our subsidiaries cover a term
of one to three years, or are for an indefinite period. Upon expiration of the
term of an agreement, and pending negotiations for extension, the provisions
of the agreement remain in force unless one of the parties gives a notice of
termination or a new collective agreement is entered into. Management believes
that, upon expiration of such existing agreements, its subsidiaries will be
able to negotiate, without material disruptions to our businesses,
satisfactory new agreements. However, there can be no guarantee that
satisfactory agreements will be reached in each subsidiary or that the
negotiation of such agreements will not generate material disruptions to our
businesses.
In 2002, our total labor costs (including temporary employees)
amounted to approximately NIS 1,418 million, which represented approximately
19.6% of our total net sales as compared to NIS 1,865 million in 2001. The
majority of our labor costs are denominated in NIS and are affected by the
periodic changes in the inflation rate in Israel.
Our future success will depend significantly upon our ability to
attract and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel. Although
competition for such personnel is generally intense, we believe adequate
personnel resources are currently available in Israel.
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Share Ownership
Our directors and executive officers who are deemed to have
beneficial ownership of more than 1% of our outstanding ordinary shares are
Mr. Charles R. Bronfman, Mr. Andrew Hauptman and Mr. Jonathan Kolber. Mr.
Charles R. Bronfman and Mr. Andrew Hauptman are affiliated with Claridge
Israel L.L.C., our major shareholder, and Mr. Kolber is affiliated with
Anfield Ltd. For details of their shareholdings, please see "Item 7. Major
Shareholders and Related Party Transactions" and the related footnotes.
As of June 25, 2003, our executive officers, in the aggregate, held
options under our stock option plans to purchase up to 203,875 ordinary
shares. The exercise price for these options is NIS 101.38 per share and
expire five years from the vesting date.
Employee Benefit Plans
As of June 25, 2003, options granted, or approved for grant, to all
our employees to purchase up to 318,318 ordinary shares were outstanding.
The 1997 Stock-Based Compensation Plan
On May 27, 1997, 5,039 stock options were allotted under this plan,
and on November 6, 1997 another 31,282 stock options were allotted.
On March 22, 2000, our Board of Directors resolved to amend the plan
so that for an employee who resigned and who held stock options for which the
date of entitlement to exercise arrived before his resignation, their exercise
period would be until the end of the five years from the date of the inception
of the plan.
On August 6, 2000, our Board of Directors resolved that for our
employees who are not interested parties and who did not resign before the end
of 2000, the exercise period of each stock option would be extended to the end
of 5 years from the date of its entitlement.
On November 15, 2001, our Board of Directors resolved that for our
employees on the date of the resolution who are not interested parties, the
exercise price of their stock options would be amended to NIS 101.38 per
share. Our Board of Directors also resolved that the technical method of
exercise would be the "Bonus Component Method" (see below, The 1998 Stock
Based Compensation Plan).
As of June 25, 2003, the following 36,321 options under the 1997 plan
were outstanding: all of them with an exercise price of NIS 101.38, 5,039
options with an expiration date of May 2005 and 31,282 options with an
expiration date of November 2005.
The 1998 Stock-Based Compensation Plan
On August 30, 1998, at an extraordinary general meeting of
shareholders, our shareholders approved a private placement of 400,000 stock
options, free of charge, to our employees. The options are exercisable for up
to 400,000 ordinary shares of a par value of NIS 0.001 each (hereinafter -
"the Plan"). All stock options under this Plan were allotted on different
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dates, and after expiration of some options and exercise of others, 244,158
options remained outstanding for exercise.
Under the terms of the Plan, each stock option is theoretically
exercisable for one share, subject to adjustments. However, in practice,
offerees who exercise the options will not be allotted the full quantity of
shares underlying each option, but only shares which reflect the amount of the
monetary bonus inherent in their option, computed on the date of exercise.
Accordingly, the exercise price of each stock option is intended only for
computation of the bonus component (above and hereafter - the "Bonus Component
Method").
On March 22, 2000, our Board of Directors approved, with reference to
stock option holders, under this Plan, who are not interested parties, the
amendment of the exercise period for employees who resign. Our Board of
Directors also resolved that for these option holders, the exercise price
would be adjusted in respect to the distribution of a dividend for all the
options, even if the date of entitlement to exercise fell before the
entitlement to the dividend.
On October 6, 2000, our Board of Directors approved the amendment of
extension of the exercise period for our employees who are not interested
parties and who did not retire before the end of 2000.
On November 15, 2001 our Board of Directors approved the amendment of
the exercise price to NIS 101.38 per share for our employees on the date of
the resolution and who are not interested parties.
As of June 25, 2003, 244,158 options to purchase our ordinary shares
were outstanding as follows: 77,161 options with an exercise price of $108.90
and an expiration date of July 2003, and 166,997 options with an exercise
price of NIS 101.38 and an expiration date of July 2006.
The 2000 Stock Based Compensation Plan
On August 6, 2000, our Board of Directors approved the 2000 stock
options plan, which was previously approved on June 14, 2000 by the Executive
Committee of our Board of Directors. The main points of the plan are as
follows:
A framework was approved for the allotment of 400,000 stock options
exercisable for up to 400,000 of our ordinary shares, i.e. about 2.5% of our
issued share capital.
The options will be exercised for shares in a quantity reflecting the
amount of the monetary bonus inherent in the options, according to the Bonus
Component Method.
The exercise price of each stock option pursuant to the amendment by
our Board of Directors on November 15, 2001, will be NIS 101.38 per share.
The options are designated for our employees who are not interested
parties and will not become interested parties as a result of allotment of the
stock options.
Exercise of the stock options is divided into three groups,
so that at the end of the first year from the later of the determining
date (June 14, 2000) or the date on which the employee
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first started working for us, the entitlement to exercise one third
of the quantity allotted will come into being, and the remaining two thirds of
the quantity are allotted at the end of each of the following two years. The
exercise period of each option that comes into being is 5 years from the date
on which the entitlement comes into being. On October 5, 2000, the total
quantity of 400,000 stock options was allotted to a trustee.
As of June 25, 2002, there are 115,000 options outstanding under this
plan.
Option Plans of Certain Subsidiaries
In April 2001, the Board of Directors of our subsidiary M-A
Industries decided to distribute options to employees of M-A Industries and
its consolidated companies. According to this plan, during 2002 and 2003,
17,400,000 options will be allocated, exercisable into 17,400,000 ordinary
shares of NIS 1.00 par value each of M-A Industries (as of December 31, 2002,
all options were allocated).
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Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.
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Major Shareholders
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to
the beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares as of June 25, 2003 with
respect to each person known to us to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of
our outstanding ordinary shares. None of our major shareholders has any
different voting rights than any other shareholder.
Number of Percentage of
Ordinary Outstanding Ordinary
Shares Shares
Name Beneficially Beneficially Owned
---- Owned (1) (2)
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Claridge Israel L.L.C. (3)............................. 4,542,333 28.95%
Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (4) ................. 1,385,000 8.83%
Anfield Ltd. (5)....................................... 847,240 5.40%
All officers and directors as a group (5 persons)...... 213,915 (6) 1.36%
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(1) Based upon 15,689,176 ordinary shares issued and outstanding on June
25, 2003, which amount excludes 193,229 ordinary shares held by us as
treasury stock purchased in the open market during 2000 and 2001 (See
Note 20B to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere
in this annual report) and according to Companies Law do not confer
voting or distribution rights while held directly by us. The
respective numbers of ordinary shares listed as beneficially owned in
the table above, and the percentage of outstanding ordinary shares
represented thereby, do not give effect to ordinary shares issuable
upon exercise of options granted pursuant to the 1997, 1998 and 2000
Plans, which are exercisable within 60 days of this Annual Report. See
"Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees", and Note 20 to
our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this
annual report
(2) As of June 25, 2003, one of our subsidiaries held an aggregate of
15,799 of our ordinary shares and 13,575,441 of our Deferred Shares,
par value NIS 0.001 per share. Holders of Deferred Shares are only
entitled to receive the nominal paid-up value of the Deferred Shares
in the event of the winding up of our company, subject to prior
payment of the nominal paid-up value of the ordinary shares to the
holders of ordinary shares. The holders of the Deferred Shares do not
have any voting rights and they are not entitled to participate in the
distribution of dividend of any kind.
(3) Claridge Israel L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, is owned
by the following two separate trusts, whose beneficiaries are
relatives of Charles R. Bronfman, our Chairman of the Board:
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I. Charles Bronfman Trust - a trust
established under the laws of the U.S.
primarily for the benefit of Charles R.
Bronfman and Ellen J. Bronfman Hauptman
and her issue. Mr. Andrew Hauptman, one of
our directors is the husband of Mrs. Ellen
J. Bronfman Hauptman;
II. Charles R. Bronfman Trust - a trust
established under the laws of the U.S.
primarily for the benefit of Charles R.
Bronfman and Stephen R. Bronfman and his issue.
The holdings of the Claridge Israel L.L.C. in our shares were pledged
in favor of Bank Hapoalim as a guarantee for a loan that was given to
Claridge Israel L.L.C. by Bank Hapoalim.
(4) Hermes Investment Management Ltd., one of the largest fund managers in
the United Kingdom, acquired these shares on behalf of Britel Fund
Nominees Ltd. (980,000 shares) and Possfund Nominees Ltd. (405,000
shares), two well-known pension funds in the United Kingdom which are
managed and controlled by Hermes Investment Management Ltd.
(5) Anfield, Ltd., a company registered in Israel, is owned by Jonathan B.
Kolber, our Chief Executive Officer. The holdings of Anfield in our
shares were pledged in favor of Bank Hapoalim as a guarantee for a
loan that was given to Anfield by Bank Hapoalim.
(6) Includes options to purchase ordinary shares held by certain officers,
exercisable within 60 days of the date of this Annual Report and 40
shares held by one director, and does not include the ordinary shares
held by Claridge Israel L.L.C., which may be deemed beneficially owned
by Charles R. Bronfman and Andrew Hauptman as described in footnote 3
above, or the ordinary shares held by Anfield Ltd., which may be
deemed beneficially owned by Jonathan B. Kolber as described in
footnote 5 above.
As of December 31, 2002, we had 69 ADS holders of record in the
United States, holding approximately 3.3% of our outstanding ordinary shares,
as reported by The Bank of New York, the depositary for our ADSs.
To our knowledge, (A) we are not directly or indirectly owned or
controlled (i) by another corporation or (ii) by any foreign government and
(B) there are no arrangements, the operation of which may at a subsequent date
result in a change in control of our company.
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Related Party Transactions
For details regarding transactions and loans between us and related
parties, please see Note 25 to our consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this annual report.
Item 8. Financial Information.
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Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
See "Item 17. Financial Statements" and pages F-1 through F-150
Legal Proceedings
Claims against ECI
In June 2001, several putative shareholder class action lawsuits were
filed against ECI, its former Chairman of the Board, its former CFO and its
present CEO. The claims were filed in the United States Federal District Court
in Virginia in the name of all persons who acquired securities of ECI during
the period from May 2, 2000 to February 14, 2001. The plaintiffs alleged that
ECI and the individual defendants made false and misleading statements about
ECI's financial condition, revenues, expenses and results of operations, in
violation of federal securities laws and the plaintiffs seek damages in an
unspecified amount. In August 2001, the court consolidated the complaints into
a single action and in September 2001, the court appointed the lead plaintiff.
In October 2001, the lead plaintiff filed the first consolidated class action,
which was dismissed by the court. In December 2001, the lead plaintiff filed a
second amended consolidated class action against ECI, its present CEO and
former CFO, which were not dismissed by the court.
On May 16, 2002, ECI and the plaintiffs entered into a memorandum of
understanding for dismissal of the class action, subject to court approval.
The memorandum of understanding provided for the establishment of a fund to
cover the settlement to be paid by ECI's insurance carriers, and the dismissal
of all claims against ECI and its present and former officers, without any
liability or wrongdoing attributed to them.
On November 15, 2002, the court approved the arrangements described
in the memorandum of understanding.
During 2002, ECI and a subcontractor had a difference of opinion
regarding different terms in their agreement and the dispute was referred to
an arbitrator. In the framework of the arbitration, the subcontractor filed a
$25.9 million lawsuit against ECI. ECI believes that the subcontractor's
claims have no basis and intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit and file a
counter-claim against the subcontractor.
Claims against Telrad
In October 1994, a claim was filed by the Engineers Union against
Telrad, for an unspecified amount. The claim pertains to the recognition and
applicability to Telrad engineers
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of the salary tables included in the general collective bargaining agreements,
which were signed in 1994 and 1995 between the Engineers Union and the
employers in the public service sector.
On January 31, 1996, a ruling was handed down by the Tel-Aviv
District Labor Court completely rejecting the claims of the Engineers Union.
The Engineers Union has appealed the decision to the National Labor
Court. At the opening of the hearing of the appeal, the Histadrut submitted a
petition that we be added as a party to the proceedings. We contested the
petition. On November 6, 2000, the National Labor Court handed down its
decision whereby our petition was granted and we were not added as a party to
the proceedings. However, the claim of the Engineers Union against Telrad was
accepted.
Telrad has filed a petition to the High Court of Justice asking for
rescission of the judgment of the National Labor Court.
On January 29, 2002, Telrad's appeal was dismissed, and the next
stage in the proceedings is the evidential hearing before the Labor Court.
In 1999, a claim was filed against Telrad by our employees who are
members of our workers' committee. They are suing for accounts so that the
plaintiffs can examine the calculation of the distribution of profits to
employees. They are also suing for a declaratory judgment which will determine
that Telrad is obliged to draw up new accounts for the distribution of
profits. In addition, an application was filed to recognize the plaintiffs as
the representatives of all of Telrad's workers and employees. The court
rejected the application for a representative claim. A statement of defense
has been filed.
Restrictive Trade Practices
TTL/Telrad/Tadiran
During October 1997, following the publication of a newspaper article
containing details about alleged violations of the Law for Restrictive Trade
Practices, 1988 (Israeli Antitrust Law) regarding price coordination and lack
of competition between Tadiran, Tadiran Telecommunication Ltd., or TTL (a
former subsidiary of Tadiran which merged with ECI in 1999) and Telrad, the
Israeli Antitrust Commissioner conducted an examination at the offices of TTL
and Telrad and at our offices during which documents were confiscated,
employees were questioned and additional information was requested and
provided.
On December 13, 1998, the Investigations Department of the Israeli
Office of Restrictive Trade Practices (Israeli Antitrust Authority) announced
in a press release that it had concluded the investigation regarding
allegations of illegal restrictive arrangements between us, Tadiran, TTL,
Telrad, The Israel Telecommunications Corporation Limited, or Bezeq, and
Bezeqcall Communications Ltd. in the field of the supply of public switches
and in the Network Termination Point, or N.T.R, area. According to the press
release, the investigators recommended indicting some of the examinees as a
result of the investigation of several allegations, and the Legal Department
of the Israeli Antitrust Authority will decide if offenses were in fact
committed and if there is sufficient evidential basis for trial.
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On March 4, 2002, Tadiran (which committed to indemnify ECI on any
damage resulting from the issues under review by the Israeli Antitrust
Authority), and Telrad received notice from the Israeli Antitrust Authority
that the Israeli Antitrust Authority is considering the possibility of
bringing each of these companies to trial for offenses against the Israeli
Antitrust Law, as a result of the actions of these companies with regard to
the supply of public switches between the years of 1993 and 1997. The Israeli
Antitrust Authority's notice states that the allegations against Telrad and
Tadiran in the field of Network Termination Point are still being reviewed by
the commissioner of the Israeli Antitrust Authority. See also note 18A to our
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Under the Israeli Antitrust Law, penalties may be imposed against an
entity which has violated the law. In addition, should it be proven that
violations were committed, civil lawsuits may be filed against us and we may
be subject to civil penalties, if damages can be proven as a result of a
violation of the law. At this early stage, it is not possible to predict the
likelihood that any fines will be imposed on us or any civil lawsuits will be
filed against us, nor whether any such fines or lawsuits would have an adverse
effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Within the framework of the merger agreement among ECI, Tadiran and
TTL, we agreed to indemnify ECI for any damage it incurred as a result of any
subject connected with the matters being investigated by the Israeli Antitrust
Commissioner.
Environmental
One of MA Industries' plants is located in Ramat Hovav, along with
other chemical plants, since the Government decided that the geological layers
in that particular area are completely impenetrable to liquid or pollution.
The Ministry of the Environment conducted examinations, which determined that
there is data indicating subterranean pollution in Ramat Hovav. The examiners
recommended the taking of measures to prevent the continuation of leakages
from active and inactive plants, which are liable to constitute a source of
pollution of the water table, in the area. At this stage, MA Industries cannot
estimate the costs involved of implementing a solution, if, as a result of the
research that will be carried out, a solution will be found. Furthermore, the
local Municipality at Ramat Hovav is continuing to take rehabilitation steps
relating to past incidents.
Claims filed against Tadiran and its subsidiaries
In October 1999, Bezeq filed a claim against Tadiran asserting
various losses incurred by Bezeq due to delays in the performance of works
which were ordered under development and application contracts originally
entered into between Bezeq and TTL in the amount of approximately $8.6
million.
Alternatively, Bezeq is suing for the balance of arrearage penalties
to which it alleges is entitled pursuant to the same contracts, and which were
not paid in full, in the amount of approximately $1.7 million.
In an arbitration judgment entered on February 17, 2000, all of
Bezeq's arguments regarding TTL's liability for the principal claim were
dismissed. The arbitration judgment
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determined that pursuant to the engagement contracts between the parties,
Bezeq is entitled to compensation within the framework of arrearage penalties
only. The negotiations between the parties for a settlement were unsuccessful
and on February 15, 2003, the matter was returned to the arbitrator for his
decision. In the opinion of management of Tadiran, based on the opinions of
its legal counsel, Tadiran will not bear additional substantial expenses over
and above the allocations contained in the financial statements.
Claims filed against MA Industries and its foreign subsidiaries
A claim was filed against one of MA Industries' subsidiaries in
Brazil, alleging that the subsidiary copied a certain process, which is a
protected trade secret that is owned by the claimant. Accordingly, the
subsidiary is being sued to indemnify the claimant for unfair competition, in
the amount of $9 million (based on a calculation involving the amount of
materials used). In addition, the claimant has requested that a fine of $25
per day be levied against the subsidiary for the unlawful exploitation of
trade secrets. MA Industries' management estimates that the claim has no
validity and, therefore, no provision has been included in the financial
statements in respect thereto.
A claim was filed against several parties including a MA Industries
subsidiary in Brazil, for an aggregate amount of $24 million, by a group that
acquired the rights to two banks that had declared bankruptcy. MA Industries'
subsidiary is requested to repay a loan of $1 million, out of the
aforementioned amount, which the claimants maintain had been granted directly
to the subsidiary. With respect to the balance of the claim, the subsidiary
has been sued as the guarantor of debts of agricultural cooperatives, which
were its former shareholders.
The subsidiary's management estimates that there is a reasonable
likelihood that its defense against the claim will be accepted and, therefore,
no provision has been included in the financial statements in respect thereto.
Claims and other monetary demands have been filed against MA
Industries' subsidiary in Brazil, in the aggregate amount of $18 million.
Based on the opinion of its legal counsel, the subsidiary's management
estimates that the chances of the consolidated company's success in the
proceedings and its defense against the above claims and demands are high. The
consolidated company believes that the provisions recorded in its financial
statements are adequate to cover any possible damage which may result from
these claims.
A number of claims have been filed against certain other companies
concerning various matters arising in the normal course of business, including
taxes, customs and VAT liabilities. The management of these companies
believes, based on the opinion of the legal counsel handling the claims, that
appropriate provisions in light of the circumstances have been included in the
financial statements.
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Item 9. The Offer and Listing.
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Trading in our ADSs
In the United States, our American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, have
been traded on the NYSE since our initial public offering in October 1995
under the symbol "KOR" and are evidenced by ADRs. Each ADS represents 0.20
fully paid ordinary shares. In addition, the ADSs are quoted on the Stock
Exchange Automated Quotation System operated by the International Stock
Exchange of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Limited (SEAQ). The
following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low last
reported sale prices for our ADSs.
ADSs
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High Low
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Annual $ $
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1998................................. 24.4077 12.0580
1999................................. 24.0805 15.4596
2000................................. 22.0625 13.0000
2001................................. 13.9375 4.1400
2002................................. 7.2700 2.1000
Quarterly 2001
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First Quarter........................ 13.9375 7.5200
Second Quarter....................... 8.3300 6.3100
Third Quarter........................ 7.3300 6.2500
Fourth Quarter....................... 6.7700 4.1400
Quarterly 2002
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First Quarter........................ 7.2700 4.4500
Second Quarter....................... 5.3300 4.2000
Third Quarter........................ 5.3200 3.5900
Fourth Quarter....................... 3.5200 3.1000
Monthly 2002/2003
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December............................. 2.9600 2.1000
January.............................. 2.4000 2.0500
February............................. 2.4600 2.2100
March................................ 2.8000 2.4600
April................................ 3.3100 2.6000
May.................................. 4.4000 3.2200
On June 25, 2003, the last reported sale price of our ADSs was $4.08
per ADS.
The ADSs are issued pursuant to a Deposit Agreement entered into
between us and the Bank of New York, as depository. The Bank of New York's
address is 101 Barclay Street, New York, New York 10286.
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Trading in our Ordinary Shares
Our securities have been listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, or
TASE, since 1956. Our ordinary shares have been listed on the TASE since 1991.
The ordinary shares are not listed on any other stock exchange and have not
been publicly traded outside of Israel (other than through ADSs as noted
above). The table below sets forth the high and low last reported prices of
our ordinary shares (in NIS and dollars) on the TASE. The translation into
dollars is based on the average period rate of exchange published by the Bank
of Israel.
Ordinary Shares
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High Low
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NIS $ NIS $
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Annual
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1997................................. 416.25 120.13 281.27 81.17
1998................................. 481.00 126.25 270.00 70.87
1999................................. 504.00 121.00 348.00 83.55
2000................................. 455.00 111.85 255.50 62.81
2001................................. 281.20 67.08 89.80 20.34
2002................................. 166.60 36.92 48.60 10.26
Quarterly 2001
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First Quarter........................ 281.20 67.08 157.00 37.45
Second Quarter....................... 172.30 41.37 131.80 31.65
Third Quarter........................ 153.30 35.20 95.00 21.81
Fourth Quarter....................... 149.20 33.79 89.80 20.34
Quarterly 2002
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First Quarter........................ 166.60 36.92 104.40 22.21
Second Quarter....................... 130.40 26.20 101.30 20.70
Third Quarter........................ 128.40 27.55 88.40 18.15
Fourth Quarter....................... 87.30 17.96 48.60 10.26
Monthly 2002/2003
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December............................. 68.90 14.85 48.60 10.26
January.............................. 57.90 12.00 49.80 10.51
February............................. 60.60 12.52 55.80 11.56
March................................ 68.00 14.12 60.60 12.52
April................................ 77.40 16.96 63.90 13.70
May.................................. 92.70 18.75 73.50 16.26
As of June 25, 2003, the last reported price of our ordinary shares
on the TASE was NIS 89.40 (or $20.51) per share.
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Item 10. Additional Information.
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Memorandum and Articles of Association
Organization and Register
We are a public company organized in the State of Israel under the
Companies Law. We are registered with the Registrar of Companies of the State
of Israel and we have been assigned company number 52-001414-3.
Objects and Purposes
Our objects and purposes include a wide variety of business purposes,
including many types of investments, borrowing and lending, owning and
transacting in real estate, and are set forth in detail in Section 2 of our
memorandum of association.
Directors
Pursuant to our articles of association, the number of directors
serving on the board is required to be not less than five. The appointment of
members to the Board of Directors, their replacement and removal, and the
appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Directors requires approval by our
shareholders by ordinary resolution. Each member of the Board of Directors
remains in office until his/her office is vacated due to any one of the
following events: death, legal incompetency, bankruptcy or resignation or upon
removal at a shareholders meeting. Our chief executive officer is appointed by
the Board of Directors. Our executive officers serve at the discretion of our
chief executive officer pursuant to powers delegated to him by our Board of
Directors. The board is authorized to appoint additional directors (whether to
fill a vacancy or create new directorship) to serve until the next annual
shareholders meeting, provided that the total number of directors does not
exceed the maximum set by the general meeting. Compensation of the Board of
Directors is fixed by the general meeting and directors are not required to
hold qualifying shares
A meeting of the board may be called at the request of each director.
The quorum required for a meeting of the board consists of a majority of
directors holding office, for the time being, and entitled under any law to
attend and vote at such meeting, provided that the quorum is not less than
three. In lieu of a board meeting a resolution may be adopted by written
consent.
The board may appoint a committee of the board and delegate to such
committee all or any of the powers of the board, as it deems appropriate.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board may, from time to time, revoke the
delegation made to a committee of its powers and authorities or portion
thereof. The board has appointed an audit committee, which has four members.
The board has borrowing powers that may be exercised in accordance
with our articles of association. Our articles of association are silent with
regards to the retirement age of directors and directors' involvement in
matters to which they are materially interested.
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Approval of Certain Transactions
The Companies Law codifies the fiduciary duties that "office
holders," including directors and executive officers, owe to a company. An
office holder's fiduciary duties consist of a duty of care and a duty of
loyalty. The duty of loyalty includes avoiding any conflict of interest
between the office holder's position in Koor and his personal affairs,
avoiding any competition with Koor, avoiding exploiting any business
opportunity of Koor in order to receive personal advantage for himself or
others, and revealing to Koor any information or documents relating to Koor's
affairs which the office holder has received due to his position as an office
holder. Under the Companies Law, all arrangements as to compensation of office
holders who are not directors require approval of the board of directors.
Arrangements regarding the compensation of directors also require audit
committee and shareholder approval.
The Companies Law requires that an office holder of Koor promptly
disclose any personal interest that he or she may have and all related
material information known to him or her, in connection with any existing or
proposed transaction by Koor. In addition, if the transaction is an
extraordinary transaction as defined under Israeli law, the office holder must
also disclose any personal interest held by the office holder's spouse,
siblings, parents, grandparents, descendants, spouse's descendants and the
spouses of any of the foregoing. In addition, the office holder must also
disclose any interest held by any corporation in which the office holder is a
5% or greater shareholder, director or general manager or in which he or she
has the right to appoint at least one director or the general manager. An
extraordinary transaction is defined as a transaction other than in the
ordinary course of business, otherwise than on market terms, or that is likely
to have a material impact on Koor's profitability, assets or liabilities.
In the case of a transaction which is not an extraordinary
transaction, after the office holder complies with the above disclosure
requirement, only board approval is required unless our articles of
association provide otherwise. The transaction must not be adverse to our
interest. Furthermore, if the transaction is an extraordinary transaction,
then, in addition to any approval stipulated by the articles of association,
it also must be approved by our audit committee and then by the board of
directors, and, under certain circumstances, by a meeting of our shareholders.
An office holder who has a personal interest in a matter that is considered at
a meeting of the board of directors or the audit committee may not be present
at this meeting or vote on this matter.
The Companies Law applies the same disclosure requirements to a
controlling shareholder of a public company, which includes a shareholder that
holds 25% or more of the voting rights if no other shareholder owns more than
50% of the voting rights in Koor. Extraordinary transactions with a
controlling shareholder or in which a controlling shareholder has a personal
interest, and the terms of compensation of a controlling shareholder who is an
office holder, require the approval of the audit committee, the board of
directors and our shareholders. The shareholder approval must include at least
one-third of the shareholders who have no personal interest in the transaction
and are present, in person or by proxy, at the meeting or, alternatively the
total shareholdings of those who have no personal interest in the transaction
who vote against the transaction must not represent more than one percent of
the voting rights in Koor.
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In addition, a private placement of securities that will increase the
relative holdings of a shareholder that holds five percent or more of our
outstanding share capital (assuming the exercise or conversion of all
securities held by such person that are exercisable for or convertible into
shares) or that will cause any person to become, as a result of the issuance,
a holder of more than five percent of our outstanding share capital, requires
approval by the board of directors and our shareholders.
Certain types of resolutions, called special or extraordinary
resolution, such as resolutions amending a company's articles of association
and regarding changes in capitalization, mergers, consolidations, windings up,
or authorizing a class of shares with special rights, require approval of the
holders of 75% of the shares represented at the meeting and voting thereon.
Under the provisions of the Companies Law, the shareholders of a company may
decide to amend such company's articles of association to reduce the
percentage required for a special resolution to as low as a simple majority or
eliminate the distinction between ordinary and special resolutions completely;
such an amendment must be adopted by a 75% majority.
Under the Companies Law, our shareholders have a duty to act in good
faith towards us and our shareholders and to refrain from abusing his or her
power in Koor including, among other things, while voting in a general meeting
of shareholders on the following matters:
o Any amendment to the articles of association,
o An increase of our authorized share capital,
o A merger,
o Approval of interested party transactions which require
shareholders approval.
In addition, any controlling shareholder, any shareholder who knows
that it possesses power to determine the outcome of a shareholder vote and any
shareholder who, pursuant to the provisions of a company's articles of
association, has the power to appoint or prevent the appointment of an office
holder in Koor, is under a duty to act with fairness towards us. The Companies
Law does not describe the substance of this duty.
"Insurance, Exemption and Indemnity of Office Holders
Under the Companies Law and pursuant to our articles of association
as amended by a special resolution of the shareholders meeting held on June 1,
2003, we may, from time to time enter into a contract to insure any office
holder including directors, in full or in part, for liability resulting from
an obligation imposed on him or her as a result of an action performed in his
or her capacity as an office holder in Koor, for each of the following:
(1) A breach of a duty of care towards the company or towards
another person.
(2) A breach of a duty of trust towards the company, provided that
the office holder acted in good faith and had reasonable grounds to presume
that his or her action would not harm the interests of the company.
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(3) A financial obligation imposed on him in favor of another person.
In addition, Under the Companies Law and pursuant to our articles of
association as amended, we may, from time to time, indemnify an office holder,
in full or in part, for an obligation or expense imposed on him or her as a
result of an action performed in his or her capacity as an office holder in
Koor, with respect to: (1) any financial obligation imposed on him or her in
favor of another person pursuant to a judgment, including a judgment given in
a settlement or arbitration decision approved by the court; and (2) any
reasonable litigation expenses, including lawyer's fees requited by the office
holder or imposed on him by a court, in a proceeding submitted against him by
Koor or in its name or by another person, or in a criminal indictment in which
he was acquitted, or a criminal indictment in which he was convicted of an
offense not requiring proof of criminal intent.
We may give an advance undertaking to: (1) indemnify an office
holder, provided that the undertaking is limited to types of events which, in
the opinion of the board of directors, are foreseeable in advance at the time
the undertaking to indemnify is given, and in an amount which the board of
directors has determined is a reasonable amount under the circumstances, on
condition that the amount paid for one set of events shall not exceed 25% of
our equity according to the latest financial statements - annual or quarterly
- as published near the date of payment of the indemnification; and (2)
indemnify an office holder retroactively.
Required Approvals
In addition, under the Companies Law, indemnification of, and
procurement of insurance coverage for, our office holders must be approved by
our audit committee and board of directors and, in specified circumstances, by
our shareholders.
Description of Koor's Deferred Shares
Holders of Deferred Shares are only entitled to receive the nominal
paid-up value of the Deferred Shares in the event of the winding up of Koor,
subject to prior payment of the nominal paid-up value of the ordinary shares
to the holders of ordinary shares. The holders of the Deferred Shares do not
have any voting rights and they are not entitled to participate in the
distribution of dividend of any kind.
Description of Koor's Ordinary Shares
The par value of our ordinary shares is NIS 0.001 per share, and all
issued and outstanding ordinary shares are fully paid and non-assessable.
Holders of paid-up ordinary shares are entitled to participate equally in the
payment of dividends and other distributions and, in the event of liquidation,
in all distributions after the discharge of liabilities to creditors. Our
shareholders do not have preferential rights to purchase new shares in Koor.
Voting is on the basis of one vote per share. An ordinary resolution
(for example, resolutions for the approval of final dividends or the
appointment of auditors) requires the affirmative vote of a majority of shares
voting in person or by proxy. A special resolution (for example, resolutions
amending the articles of association or authorizing changes in capitalization
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or in the rights of shareholders) requires the affirmative vote of at least
75% of the shares voting in person or by proxy.
Under the articles of association, if at anytime the share capital is
divided into various classes, we may, by way of special resolution consented
to in writing by the holders of three quarters of our issued shares or a
special resolution passed at an extraordinary meeting, alter the previous
benefits restrictions and provisions applicable to that class. We shall also
be entitled, by special resolution, to amend our share capitalization.
The Board of Directors has the power to set aside our cash profits to
pay a final dividend after making appropriations for capital reserves; such a
dividend must be approved at a general meeting. No dividend shall be declared
at a general meeting which is greater than that recommended by the Board of
Directors. The Board of Directors is also entitled to pay shareholders an
interim divided if it is justified in light of our financial position. All
ordinary shares represented by ADRs will be issued in registered form only.
Ordinary shares do not entitle their holders to preemptive rights.
Meetings of Shareholders
Under the Companies Law, we are required to hold an annual meeting
every year no later than fifteen months after the previous annual meeting. In
addition, under the Companies Law, we are required to hold a special meeting
in the following circumstances:
o At the direction of the Board of Directors;
o If so requested by two directors or 1/4 of the serving
directors; or
o Upon the request of one or more shareholder who have at least
5% of the issued share capital and at least 1% of the voting
rights or more shareholders who have at least 5% of the voting
rights.
If the Board of Directors receives a demand to convene a special
meeting, it must publicly announce the scheduling of the meeting within 21
days after the demand is delivered. The meeting must then be held no later
than 35 days after notice was made public.
Under the Companies Law, the agenda at an annual meting is determined
by the Board of Directors. The agenda must also include the proposals for
which the convening of a special meeting was called, as well as any proposal
requested by one or more shareholder who holds no less than 1% of the voting
rights, as long as the proposal is one suitable for discussion at an annual
meeting.
Under the Companies Law, a notice of an annual meeting must be made
public (and delivered to every shareholder registered in the shareholders
register, unless it is stated otherwise in the articles of the company as it
is with Koor) at least 21 days before the meeting is convened. The
shareholders entitled to participate and vote at the meeting are the
shareholders as of the record date set at the time of the decision to convene
the meeting, provided that the record date is not more than 40 days, and not
less than four days, before the date of the meeting.
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A quorum is represented by at least two holders of ordinary shares
personally, or by proxy, who together hold at least 1/3 of the voting rights
of Koor. If such quorum is not present, the meeting stands adjourned until the
same day of the following week. At the adjourned meeting, two members,
irrespective of their percentage holding of voting rights, shall constitute a
quorum.
Under the Companies Law, a shareholder who intends to vote at a
meeting must demonstrate that he owns shares in accordance with the
regulations. Under these regulations, a shareholder whose shares are
registered with a member of a stock exchange (such as NYSE or the TASE) must
provide us with an authorization from such member regarding his ownership as
of the record date.
Right of Non-Israeli Shareholders to Vote
Our memorandum of association, the articles of association, and the
laws of the State of Israel do not restrict in any way the ownership or voting
of our ordinary shares by nonresidents or persons who are not citizens of
Israel, except with respect to citizens or residents of countries that are in
a state of war with Israel.
Change of Control
Under the Companies Law, a merger requires approval by the Board of
Directors and by the shareholders of each of the merging companies. In
approving a merger, the Board of Directors must determine that there is no
reasonable expectation that, as a result of a merger, the merged company will
not be able to meet its obligations to its creditors. Creditors may also seek
a court order to enjoin or delay the merger if there is such an expectation
that the merged company will not be able to meet its obligations to its
creditors. A court may also issue other instructions for the protection of the
creditors' rights in connection with a merger.
Under the Companies Law, a control share acquisition of a public
company is prohibited unless a special purchase offer is made to all
shareholders. Such a special purchase offer requires, among other things, that
the Board of Directors either recommend that shareholders participate in the
purchase offer or state why it cannot do so.
Material Contracts
Elisra Share Purchase Agreement
On July 2, 2002, we entered into a purchase agreement with Elta and
Elisra pursuant to which we sold 35,013,00 ordinary shares of Elisra to Elta
for an aggregate consideration of $100 million. As of the date of the
agreement the number of shares purchased by Elta constituted 30% of the issued
share capital of Elisra.
In addition,we granted to Elta a non-transferable option to purchase
an additional 9,336,000 ordinary shares of Elisra, which constituted 8% of the
issued capital of Elisra as of the date of the agreement, at an aggregate
exercise price of $26.4 million. Under the terms of the agreement, the option
will be exercisable by Elta in two exercise periods. During each exercise
period, the options are exercisable in full and one time only, as follows:
(i) the option with
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respect to 3,5012,300 shares may be exercised at any time until the earlier of
December 31, 2003 or 14 days prior to the expected closing date of an initial
public offering of shares of Elisra; and (ii) the option with respect to
5,835,500 shares may be exercised at any time until the earlier of December
31, 2003 or 30 days after the closing date of an initial public offering of
shares of Elisra. During the option periods, we must maintain the option
shares free from any pledge, lien or third party right and/or claim.
Under the terms of the agreement, we will indemnify Elta with respect
to any losses, in excess of $2 million, sustained as a result of any
incorrectness or infringement of any representation or declaration by us or
Elisra.
Elisra Shareholders' Agreement
On November 2, 2002, we entered into a shareholders' agreement with
Elta and Elisra in order to govern the relationship between us and Elta as the
sole owners of Elisra. The shareholders' agreement includes provisions with
regard to the composition of the board of directors of Elisra, which will
consist of 10 members in addition to any outside directors as may be required.
Under the terms of the agreement, we and Elta will be able to nominate a
number of directors on a pro rata basis based on the number of shares held at
such time by us and Elta. If outside directors are required by law or stock
exchange rules, we will consult with Elta to determine which outside directors
are to be recommended by the board of directors. We and Elta may each oppose
the appointment of an outside director proposed by the board of director for
reasonable cause only and must provided reasoned notice within 4 business days
from the date on which the board of directors gives notice of its proposed
candidates. We have agreed with Elta to vote all of our shares for the
candidates proposed by each of us pursuant to the agreement and to vote all of
our shares for the outside director candidates nominated by the board of
directors and to vote against the removal of a member of the board whose
nomination was proposed by us or Elta unless we or Elta receive prior written
consent permitting us to vote for removal of the director. These provisions
remain in effect as long as each party owns at least 20% of the issued share
capital of Elisra or in the instance when one party fails to hold 20%, the
other party notifies the party that no longer holds 20% that the provisions
remain in effect.
Under the terms of the agreement, as long as we and Elta each hold
20% or more of the issued share capital of Elisra, the resolutions adopted on
several subjects listed in the agreement will be adopted by a majority vote of
the board of directors or general meeting of Elisra, provided that at least
one board of director appointed by each of us and Elta voted for the
resolution, and at the general meeting, we and Elta voted for the resolution.
This clause will expire on the closing date of an initial public offering of
shares of Elisra.
The shareholders' agreement restricts our and Elta's ability to
sell shares of Elisra. In addition, the shareholders' agreement contains a
right of first offer which requires us or Elta, whoever wished to sell
shares of Elisra, to provide written notice of its wish to negotiate with
the other party for the sale of the shares. We and Elta have 15 days from
the date of delivery of the written notice to negotiate for the sale of the
shares. The right of first offer contains a right of first refusal when
either we or Elta, whoever is offered to purchase the shares, submits a bid
for such shares that exceeds $2.8275, but we do not reach an agreement
within the 15 days. In addition, if we sell all of our shares of Elisra to
a third party, we have a drag-along right to
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require Elta to sell all of its shares to the third party at a price to be
determined in accordance with the agreement. The drag-along provision will
expire on the closing date of an initial public offering of shares of Elisra.
Under the terms of the agreement, we may sell part of our holdings in
Elisra in an initial public offering and if we elect to do so, then Elta has
the right to sell shares in the initial public offering with us on a pro rata
basis. Pursuant to the agreement, Elisra is required to announce dividends of
25% of its net profits for that year, subject to a limitation for tax
liability. This provision will expire on the closing date of an initial public
offering of shares of Elisra.
Exchange Controls
Holders of ADSs are able to convert dividends and liquidation
distributions into freely repairable non-Israeli currencies at the rate of
exchange prevailing at the time of repatriation, pursuant to a general permit
issued by the Controller of Foreign Exchange at the Bank of Israel, or
Controller, under the Currency Control Law, 1978, or Currency Control Law, as
modified by certain reforms in May 1998, provided that Israeli income tax has
been withheld by us with respect to such amounts.
Our ADSs may be freely held and traded pursuant to the General Permit
and the Currency Control Law. The ownership or voting of ADSs by non-residents
of Israel, except with respect to citizens of countries that are in a state of
war with Israel, are not restricted in any way by our memorandum of
association or articles of association or by the laws of the State of Israel.
Pursuant to the reforms, the Bank of Israel has issued a new "general
permit." Under such general permit, foreign currency transactions are
generally permitted, except for transactions described in the permit that are
specifically restricted. Among these restricted transactions are foreign
currency transactions by institutional investors, including investments
outside of Israel by pension funds and insurers, as well as futures contracts
by foreign residents for periods of more than one month. All foreign currency
transactions must be reported to the Bank of Israel under the new general
permit.
Certain changes in Israeli tax legislation are expected as a result
of the reforms. No assurance can be given that such legislative changes will
be forthcoming in any particular time frame, or at all.
Taxation
The following is a discussion of Israeli and United States tax
consequences material to our United States shareholders. The discussion is not
intended, and should not be construed, as legal or professional tax advice and
does not exhaust all possible tax considerations.
Holders of our ADSs should consult their own tax advisors as to the
United States, Israeli or other tax consequences of the purchase, ownership
and disposition of our ADSs, including, in particular, the effect of any
foreign, state or local taxes.
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Israeli Tax Considerations
The following discussion represents a summary of certain Israeli tax
laws affecting U.S. and other non-Israeli shareholders, for general
information only and is not intended to substitute for careful or specific tax
planning. To the extent that the discussion is based on legislation yet to be
judicially or administratively interpreted, there can be no assurance that the
views expressed herein will accord with any such interpretation in the future.
This discussion is not intended, and should not be construed, as legal or
professional tax advice, and does not cover all possible tax considerations.
Each investor should consult his or her own tax advisor as to the particular
tax consequences of an investment in the ordinary shares including the effects
of applicable Israeli or foreign or other tax laws and possible changes in the
tax laws.
Recent Israeli Tax Reforms
On January 1, 2003, the Law for Amendment of the Income Tax
Ordinance (Amendment No. 132), 2002, known as the Tax Reform, came into effect.
The Tax Reform, aimed at broadening the categories of taxable income
and reducing the tax rates imposed on employment income, introduced the
following, among other things:
o Reduction of the tax rate levied on capital gains (other than
gains deriving from the sale of listed securities) derived
after January 1, 2003, to a general rate of 25% for both
individuals and corporations. Regarding assets acquired prior
to January 1, 2003, the reduced tax rate will apply to a
proportionate part of the gain, in accordance with the holding
periods of the asset, before or after January 1, 2003, on a
linear basis;
o Imposition of Israeli tax on all income of Israeli residents,
individuals and corporations, regardless of the territorial
source of income, including income derived from passive sources
such as interest, dividends and royalties;
o Introduction of controlled foreign corporation rules into the
Israeli tax structure. Generally, under such rules, an Israeli
resident who holds, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the
rights in a foreign corporation which has 70% or more of its
shares not publicly traded, and in which more than 50% of the
rights are held directly or indirectly by Israeli residents,
and a majority of whose income in a tax year is considered
passive income, will be liable for tax on the portion of such
income attributed to his holdings in such corporation, as if
such income were distributed to him as a dividend, provided
that the tax imposed by the foreign country on the passive
income is less than 20%; and
o Imposition of capital gains tax on capital gains realized by
individuals as of January 1, 2003, from the sale of shares of
publicly traded companies (such gain was previously exempt from
capital gains tax in Israel). For information with respect to
the applicability of Israeli capital gains taxes on the sale of
ordinary shares, see "Capital Gains and Income Taxes Applicable
to Non-Israeli Shareholders" below;
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o Introduction of a new regime for the taxation of shares and
options issued to employees and officers (including directors).
Capital Gains and Income Taxes Applicable to Non-Israeli Shareholders
Israeli law generally imposes a capital gains tax on the sale of
capital assets located in Israel including shares in Israeli companies by both
residents and non-residents of Israel, unless a specific exemption is
available or unless a tax treaty between Israel and the shareholder's country
if residence provides otherwise. The law distinguishes between real gain and
inflationary surplus. The inflationary surplus is a portion of the total
capital gain that is equivalent to the increase of the relevant asset's
purchase price that is attributable to the increase in the Israeli consumer
price index (or, with respect to foreign residents, to the increase in the
currency in which they purchased shares) between the date of purchase and the
date of sale. The real gain is the excess of the total capital gain over the
inflationary surplus.
Pursuant to the Tax Reform, generally, capital gains tax is imposed
at a rate of 15% on real gains derived on or after January 1, 2003, from the
sale of shares in companies (i) publicly traded on the TASE or; (ii) (subject
to a necessary determination by the Israeli Minister of Finance) Israeli
companies publicly traded. This tax rate does not apply to: (i) dealers in
securities; (ii) shareholders that report in accordance with the Inflationary
Adjustment Law; or (iii) shareholders who acquired their shares prior to an
initial public offering (that are subject to a different tax arrangement). The
tax basis of shares acquired prior to January 1, 2003 will be determined in
accordance with the average closing share price in the three trading days
preceding January 1, 2003. However, in some cases, the actual adjusted cost of
the shares will be considered as the tax basis if it is higher than such
average price.
Non-Israeli residents are exempt from Israeli capital gains tax on
any gains derived from the sale of shares publicly traded on the TASE, and are
exempt from Israeli capital gains tax on any gains derived from the sale of
shares of Israeli companies publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange
outside of Israel, such as the NYSE, provided however that such capital gains
are not derived from a permanent establishment in Israel and provided that
such shareholders did not acquire their shares prior to an initial public
offering, unless the holder is subject to the Inflationary Adjustments Law. In
addition, non-Israeli corporations will not be entitled to the exemption with
respect to gains derived from the sale of shares of Israeli companies publicly
traded on the TASE, if an Israeli resident (i) has a controlling interest of
25% or more in such non-Israeli corporation, or (ii) is the beneficiary or is
entitled to 25% or more of the revenues or profits of such non-Israeli
corporation, whether directly or indirectly.
In any event, the provisions of the Tax Reform will not effect the
exemption from capital gains tax for gains accrued before January 1, 2003, as
described above.
In some instances where our shareholders may be liable to Israeli tax
on the sale of their ordinary shares, the payment of the consideration may be
subject to the withholding of Israeli tax at the source
Under the convention between the United States and Israel concerning
taxes on income (See "U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty" below), Israeli capital gains
tax will not apply to the sale, exchange or disposition of ordinary shares by
a person who qualifies as a resident of the United States
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(within the meaning of the U.S.-Israel tax treaty) and is entitled to claim
the benefits available to the person by such treaty.
Non-residents of Israel are subject to income tax on income accrued
or derived from sources in Israel. Such sources of income include passive
income such as dividends, royalties and interest paid by an Israeli resident,
and non-passive income if the services were rendered in Israel. On
distributions of dividends by us other than bonus shares (stock dividends),
income tax at the rate of 25% is generally withheld at source, unless a
different rate is provided in a treaty between Israel and the shareholder's
country of residence.
U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty
Pursuant to the Convention Between the Government of the United
States of America and the Government of Israel with Respect to Taxes on
Income, as amended (the "U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty"), which became effective as
of January 1, 1995, the sale, exchange or disposition of ADSs or ordinary
shares by a person who qualifies as a resident of the United States within the
meaning of the U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty and who is entitled to claim the
benefits afforded to such resident by the U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty ("Treaty U.S.
Resident") will generally not be subject to Israeli capital gains tax unless
such Treaty U.S. Resident held, directly or indirectly, shares representing
10% or more of our voting power during any part of the 12-month period
preceding such sale, exchange or disposition, subject to certain conditions. A
sale, exchange or disposition of ADSs or ordinary shares by a Treaty U.S.
Resident who held, directly or indirectly, shares representing 10% or more of
our voting power at any time during such preceding 12-month period would be
subject to such Israeli tax, to the extent applicable; however, under the
U.S.-Israel Tax Treaty, such Treaty U.S. Resident would be permitted to claim
a credit for such taxes against the U.S. income tax imposed with respect to
such sale, exchange or disposition, subject to the limitations in U.S. laws
applicable to foreign tax credits.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations
The following is a summary of the material U.S. Federal income tax
consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our ADSs to U.S.
Holders. This summary is based on U.S. Federal income tax laws, regulations,
rulings and decisions in effect as of the date of this annual report, all of
which are subject to change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect.
This summary does not address all tax considerations that may be may be
relevant to any particular U.S. holder in light of the holder's individual
circumstances. In particular, this summary does not address the potential
application of the alternative minimum tax or the U.S. federal income tax
consequences to U.S. holders that are subject to special treatment, including
U.S. holders that:
o Are broker-dealers or insurance companies;
o Are financial institutions or financial services entities;
o Are tax-exempt organizations or retirement plans;
o own directly, indirectly or by attribution 10% or more of our
voting shares;
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o hold ADSs as part of a straddle or a hedging or conversion
transaction;
o hold their ADSs through partnerships or other pass through
entities;
o have elected mark-to-market accounting; and
o have a functional currency that is not the dollar.
This summary does not address the effect of any U.S. Federal taxation
other than U.S. Federal income taxation. In addition, this summary does not
include any discussion of state, local or foreign taxation.
You are urged to consult your tax advisors regarding the foreign and
United States Federal, state and local tax considerations of purchasing,
holding or disposing of our ADSs.
For purposes of this summary, a U.S. Holder is:
o an individual who is a citizen or, for U.S. Federal income tax
purposes, a resident of the United States;
o a corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation)
created or organized in or under the laws of the United States
or any political subdivision thereof;
o an estate whose income is subject to U.S. Federal income tax
regardless of its source; or
o a trust if:
(a) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary
supervision over administration of the trust; and
(b) one or more United States persons have the authority to
control all substantial decisions of the trust.
Taxation of Dividends
Subject to the discussion below under "Passive Foreign Investment
Companies," the gross amount of any distributions that you receive with
respect to ADSs, including the amount of any Israeli taxes withheld from these
distributions, will constitute dividends for U.S. Federal income tax purposes,
to the extent the distribution is paid out of our current or accumulated
earnings and profits, as determined for U.S. Federal income tax principles.
You will be required to include this amount of dividends in gross income as
ordinary income on the date such dividend is actually or constructively
received. Distributions in excess of our earnings and profits will be treated
as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of your tax basis in the ADSs
and, to the extent in excess of your tax basis, will be treated as capital
gain. See "--Dispositions of ADSs" below for the discussion on the taxation of
capital gains. Dividends generally will not qualify for the dividends-received
deduction available to corporations.
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Dividends that we pay in NIS, including the amount of any Israeli
taxes withheld from these dividends, will be includible as income to you in a
U.S. dollar amount calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on
the day such dividends are distributed. If you convert dividends paid in NIS
into U.S. Dollars on the day the dividends are distributed, you generally
should not be required to recognize foreign currency gain or loss with respect
to such conversion. Any gain or loss resulting from a subsequent exchange of
such NIS generally will be treated as U.S. source ordinary income or loss.
Subject to certain conditions and limitations, you may elect to claim
a credit against your U.S. Federal income tax liability for Israeli tax
withheld from dividends received in respect of the ADSs. Dividends generally
will be treated as foreign-source passive income or financial services income
for United States foreign tax credit purposes. The rules relating to the
determination of the foreign tax credit are complex, and you should consult
your personal tax advisors to determine whether and to what extent you would
be entitled to this credit. Alternatively, you may elect to claim a U.S. tax
deduction, instead of a foreign tax credit, for such Israeli tax, but only for
a year in which you elect to do so with respect to all foreign income taxes.
Dispositions of ADSs
If you sell or otherwise dispose of your ADSs, you will recognize
gain or loss for U.S. Federal income tax purposes in an amount equal to the
difference between the amount realized on the sale or other disposition and
your adjusted tax basis in your ADSs. Subject to the discussion below under
the heading "Passive Foreign Investment Companies,"' such gain or loss
generally will be capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or
loss if you had held the ADSs for more than one year at the time of the sale
or other disposition. Long-term capital gains realized by individual U.S.
Holders generally are subject to a lower marginal U.S. federal income tax rate
than ordinary income. Under most circumstances, any gain that you recognize on
the sale or other disposition of ADSs will be U.S.-source for purposes of the
foreign tax credit limitation; and losses recognized will be allocated against
U.S. source income.
Passive Foreign Investment Companies
For U.S. Federal income tax purposes, we will be considered a passive
foreign investment company, or PFIC, for any taxable year in which either 75%
or more of our gross income is passive income, or at least 50% of the average
value of all of our assets for the taxable year produce or are held for the
production of passive income. For this purpose, passive income includes
dividends, interest, royalties, rents, annuities and the excess of gain over
losses from the disposition of assets which produce passive income. If we were
determined to be a PFIC for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, highly complex
rules would apply to U.S. Holders owning ADSs. Accordingly, you are urged to
consult your tax advisors regarding the application of such rules.
If we are treated as a PFIC for any taxable year,
o you would be required to allocate income recognized upon
receiving certain dividends or gain recognized upon the
disposition of ADSs ratably over your holding period for such
ADSs,
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o the amount allocated to each year during which we are
considered a PFIC other than the year of the dividend payment
or disposition would be subject to tax at the highest
individual or corporate tax rate, as the case may be, and an
interest charge would be imposed with respect to the resulting
tax liability allocated to each such year,
o gain recognized upon the disposition of ADSs would be taxable
as ordinary income and
o you would be required to make an annual return on IRS Form 8621
regarding distributions received with respect to ADSs and any
gain realized on your ADSs.
One method to avoid the aforementioned treatment is to make a timely
mark-to-market election in respect of your ADSs. If you elect to
mark-to-market your ADSs, you will generally include in income any excess of
the fair market value of the ADSs at the close of each tax year over your
adjusted basis in the ADSs. If the fair market value of the ADSs had
depreciated below your adjusted basis at the close of the tax year, you may
generally deduct the excess of the adjusted basis of the ADSs over its fair
market value at that time. However, such deductions generally would be limited
to the net mark-to-market gains, if any, that you included in income with
respect to ADSs in prior years. Income recognized and deductions allowed under
the mark-to-market provisions, as well as any gain or loss on the disposition
of ADSs with respect to which the mark-to-market election is made, is treated
as ordinary income or loss.
Based on our income, assets and activities for the year 2002, we
believe that we were not a PFIC for that year, nor do we expect to become a
PFIC in the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurances that we
will not be treated as a PFIC for that year or any taxable year. If we are or
become a PFIC for any taxable year included in your holding period, we
generally will remain a PFIC for all subsequent taxable years with respect to
your holding of our ADSs.
You are urged to consult your tax advisor regarding the possibility
of us being classified as a PFIC and the potential tax consequences arising
from the ownership and disposition (directly or indirectly) of an interest in
a PFIC.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
Dividend payments made with respect to ADSs and proceeds received in
connection with the sale or other disposition of ADSs may be subject to
information reporting to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and
backup withholding. Backup withholding will not apply, however, if a U.S.
Holder (i) is a corporation or comes within certain other exempt categories
and, when required, demonstrates such fact or (ii) provides a taxpayer
identification number, certifies as to no loss of exemption from backup
withholding and otherwise complies with applicable backup withholding rules.
Persons required to establish their exempt status generally must provide such
certification on IRS Form W-9 or Form W-8BEN (as applicable). Amounts held as
backup withholding may be credited against a U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income
tax liability, and a U.S. Holder may obtain a refund of any excess amounts
withheld under the
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backup withholding rules by filing the appropriate claim for refund with the
IRS and furnishing any required information.
Documents on Display
We are subject to certain of the information reporting requirements
of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We, as a "foreign
private issuer" are exempt from the rules and regulations under the Securities
Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and
our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the
reporting and "short-swing" profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16
of the Securities Exchange Act, with respect to their purchase and sale of our
shares. In addition, we are not required to file reports and financial
statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission as frequently or as
promptly as U.S. companies whose securities are registered under the
Securities Exchange Act. However, we will file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission an annual report on Form 20-F containing financial
statements audited by an independent accounting firm. We will also furnish
quarterly reports on Form 6-K containing unaudited financial information after
the end of each of the first three quarters.
You may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at its public
reference facilities at, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 and at
the SEC's regional offices at 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL
60661-2511. You may also obtain copies of the documents at prescribed rates by
writing to the Public Reference Section of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20549. The SEC also maintains a web site that contains
reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding
registrants that file electronically with the SEC. The address of this web
site is http://www.sec.gov. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on the operation of the public reference facilities
Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
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General
Our market risk represents the risk of changes in the value of
financial instruments caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates,
interest rates and equity prices. From time to time, we enter into hedging
arrangements to reduce our overall exposure to market risk; however, as a
matter of policy, we do not enter into transactions of a speculative or
trading nature. Foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposures are
monitored by tracking actual and projected commitments and through the use of
sensitivity analysis. We do not believe that it is exposed to any material
market risk with regard to market risk sensitive instruments.
Market risk related to foreign currency exchange rates
As of December 2002, we have financial liabilities denominated in
various currencies (primarily dollars). A fluctuation in currency prices is
liable to affect our financing expenses.
We have consolidated foreign currency-linked financial liabilities of
NIS 5,903 million, of which NIS 4,961 million is dollar-linked and the rest,
NIS 942 million, is linked to other currencies (mainly the Brazilian Real).
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Net financial liabilities in foreign currency total NIS 2,727
million, of which total dollar-linked financial liabilities are NIS 2,633
million, and net financial assets linked to other foreign currencies (mainly
the Brazilian real) amount to NIS 94 million. A portion of the currency
exposure also stems from the export sales included in our consolidated
statements, which include NIS 5,257 million - constituting 73% of our total
consolidated sales, while a considerable portion of the expenses included in
the consolidated statements are stated in Israeli currency.
Our policy regarding hedging against exposure to fluctuations in
currency prices is that each subsidiary will hedge according to the needs and
markets in which it operates; there is no policy of engaging in currency
hedging over the entire consolidated balance sheet.
Our consolidated statements of December 2002 include transactions
with financial instruments that serve mainly as a hedge against currency
exposure for the subsidiary companies.
We bought dollars in exchange for other currencies in forwards, call
options put options, and swaps, totaling NIS 294 million , NIS 393 million,
NIS 209 million and NIS 166 million, respectively. At the same time, we had
consolidated sales of dollars in exchange for other currencies through
forwards, call options, put options, and swaps totaling NIS 235 million, NIS
313 million, NIS 210 million and NIS 219 million, respectively. For a detailed
description of transactions with financial instruments, see Note 21 to our
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Market risk related to interest rates
Some of our financial loans are denominated in variable interest
rates that are liable to fluctuate from time to time. Our policy regarding
exposure to interest rates is that each company in our consolidated group
manages its own exposure.
In December 2002, our consolidated balance sheet contained loans and
other liabilities in foreign currency (mainly in U.S. dollars) totaling NIS
5,903 million, and non-index linked shekel loans totaling NIS 1,211 million.
Our consolidated balance sheets contain financial assets in foreign currency
(mainly in U.S. dollars) totaling NIS 3,176 million and non-index linked
shekel assets totaling NIS 786 million. Our net financial liabilities exposed
to LIBOR interest rate fluctuations reached NIS 3,061 million, while our net
financial assets exposed to interest rate fluctuations in Israel amounted to
NIS 19 million.
Some of our subsidiaries engage in hedge transactions against
interest rate fluctuations in amounts totaling NIS 850 million (of which our
proportionate share amounts to NIS 616 million).
Our net liabilities exposed to fluctuations in the LIBOR interest
rate amount to NIS 3,061 million. Should the LIBOR interest rate rise by 1%,
our financing expenses would increase by NIS 30 million.
The net total of our loans exposed to fluctuations in the interest
rate in Israel is NIS 19 million. Should the interest rate in Israel rise by
2%, our financing expenses would increase by NIS 0.4 million.
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We believe that a 1% increase in the LIBOR interest rate and in the
shekel interest rate in Israel constitutes a reasonable increase for examining
the impact of exposure to interest rates on our financing expenses, in view of
the changes that have occurred in recent years and those that are forecast for
the coming year.
Market risk related to equity prices
We had equity marketable short-term securities at December 31, 2002
of approximately NIS 372 million. Market risk was estimated as the potential
hypothetical decrease of 10% in the prices of these securities. Assuming such
a decrease, the fair value of the equity marketable securities would decrease
by approximately NIS 37 million.
In addition, we have long-term equity holdings in several
subsidiaries whose securities are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and
Nasdaq. Ordinary fluctuations in the prices of these subsidiaries' securities
would not affect our financial statements; however, significant fluctuations
may have an adverse affect on our financial statements.
Item 12. Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities.
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Not Applicable.
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PART II
Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies.
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Not Applicable.
Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and
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Use of Proceeds.
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Not Applicable.
Item 15. Controls and Procedures
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(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(c) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of a date within 90 days prior to the
filing date of this annual report. Based on such evaluation, our CEO and CFO
have concluded that, as of the date of their evaluation, our disclosure
controls and procedures are effective in alerting them on a timely basis to
material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries)
required to be included in our reports files or submitted under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls
Since the date of their evaluation, there have not been any
significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could
significantly affect internal controls, and we have not identified any
significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal controls.
Item 16. [Reserved]
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PART III
Item 17. Financial Statements.
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See pages F-1 through F-150, incorporated herein by reference.
Item 18. Financial Statements.
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Not Applicable.
Item 19. Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. Description
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1.1 Memorandum of Association of Koor Industries Ltd.*
1.2 Articles of Association of Koor Industries Ltd.*
1.3 Amendments to Articles of Association of Koor Industries
Ltd. Pursuant to a General Meeting of Shareholders held on
June 1, 2003.***
2.1 Form of Ordinary Share Certificate.*
2.2 Form of Deposit Agreement including Form of American
Depositary Receipt.**
4.1 Purchase Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, by and among Koor
Industries Ltd., Elta Systems Ltd. and Elisra Electronic
Systems Ltd.***
4.2 Shareholders Agreement, dated November 2, 2002, by and
among Koor Industries Ltd., Elta Systems Ltd. and Elisra
Electronic Systems Ltd.***
8.1 List of significant subsidiaries.***
10.1 Certification of CEO and CFO of Koor Industries Ltd.
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.***
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* Incorporated herein by reference to Koor Industries Ltd.'s
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-97732) filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 1995.
** Incorporated herein by reference to Koor Industries Ltd.'s
Registration Statement on Form F-6 (Registration No. 333-97758) filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 4, 1995.
*** Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements
for filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused this annual report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Rosh
Ha'ayin, State of Israel, on the 14th day of July, 2003.
KOOR INDUSTRIES LTD.
By: /s/ Jonathan B. Kolber
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Jonathan B. Kolber
Chief Executive Officer
CERTIFICATION
I, Jonathan B. Kolber, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Koor Industries Ltd.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in his annual report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report
is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the
filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's
ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and
have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses
in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or
in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent
to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions
with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: July 14, 2003
/s/ Jonathan B. Kolber
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Jonathan B. Kolber, Chief Executive Officer
CERTIFICATION
I, Yuval Yanai, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Koor Industries Ltd.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in his annual report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report
is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the
filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's
ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and
have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses
in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or
in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent
to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions
with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: July 14, 2003
/s/ Yuval Yanai
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Yuval Yanai, Chief Financial Officer
Koor Industries Ltd. (an Israeli Corporation)
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Financial Statements as at 31 December 2002
Contents
Page
Auditors' Report...........................................................F-2
Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets................................................F-4
Company Balance Sheets.....................................................F-6
Consolidated Statements of Operations......................................F-8
Company Statements of Operations...........................................F-9
Statement of Shareholders'Equity..........................................F-10
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.....................................F-13
Company Statements of Cash Flows..........................................F-19
Notes to the Financial Statements.........................................F-21
F-1
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Koor Industries Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Koor Industries Ltd.
(hereinafter - the "Company" or Koor) as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and
the consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries as at such
dates, and the related statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and
cash flows, for each of the three years, the last of which ended December 31,
2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board
of Directors and of its Management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We did not audit the financial statements of certain subsidiaries, including
those consolidated by the proportionate consolidation method, whose assets
constitute 14.5% and 46 % of the total consolidated assets as at December 31,
2002 and 2001 respectively, and whose revenues constitute 19.6%, 48% and 50%
of the total consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001
and 2000, respectively. The financial statements of those subsidiaries were
audited by other auditors whose reports thereon were furnished to us. Our
opinion, insofar as it relates to amounts emanating from the financial
statements of such subsidiaries, is based solely on the said reports of the
other auditors. Furthermore, the data included in the financial statements
relating to the net asset value, some of the Company's investments in
affiliates and to its share in their operating results, is based on the
financial statements of such affiliates, some of which were audited by other
auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and
Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits, and reports of the other auditors,
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and on the reports of the above-mentioned
other auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company and the
consolidated financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations, the changes in
shareholders' equity and their cash flows for each of the three years, the
last of which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in Israel.
F-2
Accounting principles generally accepted in Israel vary in certain significant
respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
would have affected results of operations for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 2002 and stockholders' equity as of
December 31, 2002 and 2001, to the extent summarized in Note 28 to the
consolidated financial statements.
As explained in Note 2B, the above-mentioned financial statements are
presented in values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power
of the Israeli currency, in accordance with Opinions of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants in Israel.
As discussed in Note 18A(1) to the financial statements, there is an
investigation which is being conducted by the Restrictive Trade Practices
Authority, concerning the alleged coordination of operations within The Koor
Group with respect to the products of its subsidiaries, Tadiran Ltd. and
Telrad Networks Ltd.
Somekh Chaikin
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
March 26, 2003
F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as at December 31
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
December 31 December 31
2002 2001 2002
Note NIS thousands US $ thousands
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 805,278 857,285 169,997
Short-term deposits and investments 4 1,058,434 642,317 223,440
Trade receivables 5 2,041,156 2,245,732 430,896
Other receivables 6 458,760 *634,173 96,847
Assets designated for sale 3B(2) 44,022 283,253 9,293
Inventories and work in progress, net
of customer advances 7 2,009,614 1,870,536 424,238
---------- ---------- ---------
Total current assets 6,417,264 6,533,296 1,354,711
---------- ---------- ---------
Investments and long-term
receivables
Investments in affiliates 8 1,061,302 1,438,130 224,045
Other investments and receivables 9 582,520 1,156,791 122,972
---------- ---------- ---------
1,643,822 2,594,921 347,017
---------- ---------- ---------
Fixed assets 10
Cost 6,315,245 6,070,281 1,333,174
Less - accumulated depreciation 3,115,060 2,888,078 657,602
---------- ---------- ---------
3,200,185 3,182,203 675,572
---------- ---------- ---------
Intangible assets, deferred tax assets and
deferred expenses after amortization 11 2,442,865 1,463,228 515,699
---------- ---------- ---------
---------- ---------- ---------
13,704,136 13,773,648 2,892,999
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* Reclassified
F-4
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
December 31 December 31
2002 2001 2002
Note NIS thousands US $ thousands
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Liabilities and Shareholders Equity
Current liabilities
Credits from banks and others 12 2,359,985 1,846,459 498,202
Trade payables 13 1,205,914 1,364,316 254,573
Other payables 14 1,421,245 *1,128,752 300,032
Customer advances, net of work in progress 7 234,270 298,058 49,455
---------- ---------- ---------
Total current liabilities 5,221,414 4,637,585 1,102,262
---------- ---------- ---------
Long-term liabilities
Net of current maturities: 15,21
Bank loans 3,911,093 4,605,362 825,648
Other loans 106,717 110,020 22,528
Convertible debentures 405,141 314,236 85,527
Customer advances 267,948 73,641 56,565
Deferred taxes 16F 212,469 196,787 44,853
Liability for employee severance benefits, net 17 261,228 204,101 55,146
---------- ---------- ---------
Total long-term liabilities 5,164,596 5,504,147 1,090,267
---------- ---------- ---------
Contingent liabilities and commitments 18
Minority Interest 1,557,774 1,393,906 328,853
---------- ---------- ---------
Shareholders' Equity 20 1,760,352 2,238,010 371,617
---------- ---------- ---------
13,704,136 13,773,648 2,892,999
========== ========== =========
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March 26, 2003 Jonathan Kolber Ron Feinstein
Chief Executive Officer Member of the Board of Directors
* Reclassified
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-5
Company Balance Sheets as at December 31
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
December 31 December 31
2002 2001 2002
Note NIS thousands US $ thousands
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 25,267 62,535 5,334
Short-term deposits and investments 4 877,255 507,927 185,192
Short-term loans and current maturities
of loans to investee companies 100,868 70,502 21,294
Receivables:
Investee companies 21,848 15,546 4,612
Others 6 50,103 15,852 10,577
Assets designated for sale 3B(2) 44,022 - 9,293
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Total current assets 1,119,363 672,362 236,302
--------- ------- -------
Investments and long-term receivables
Investments in investees 8 3,716,653 4,773,367 784,601
Other investments and receivables 9 57,106 589,680 12,055
--------- ------- -------
3,773,759 5,363,047 796,656
--------- ------- -------
Fixed assets 10
Cost 43,065 43,758 9,091
Less - accumulated depreciation 6,263 5,172 1,322
--------- ------- -------
36,802 38,586 7,769
--------- ------- -------
4,929,924 6,073,995 1,040,727
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F-6
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
December 31 December 31
2002 2001 2002
Note NIS thousands US $ thousands
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Credit from banks and others 12 800,964 409,782 169,087
Trade payables 1,282 191 271
Other payables:
Investee companies 167,548 422,906 35,369
Others 14 79,562 66,554 16,797
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Total current liabilities 1,049,356 899,433 221,524
--------- --------- -------
Long-term liabilities
Net of current maturities: 15, 21
Bank loans 2,111,673 2,804,463 445,782
Other loans - 90,175 -
Convertible debentures - 39,122 -
Liability for employee severance
benefits, net 17 8,543 2,792 1,804
--------- --------- -------
Total long-term liabilities 2,120,216 2,936,552 447,586
--------- --------- -------
Contingent liabilities and commitments 18
Shareholders' equity 20 1,760,352 2,238,010 371,617
--------- --------- -------
--------- --------- -------
4,929,924 6,073,995 1,040,727
========= ========= =========
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March 26, 2003 Jonathan Kolber Ron Feinstein
Chief Executive Officer Member of the Board of Directors
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-7
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
Year ended December 31 Year ended
--------------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
Note NIS thousands US $ thousands
----------- --------------------------------------------- --------------
Revenue from sales
and services 23A 7,236,193 7,606,807 8,451,292 1,527,590
Cost of sales and services 23B 5,417,908 5,876,457 6,316,281 1,143,742
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
Gross profit 1,818,285 1,730,350 2,135,011 383,848
Selling and marketing expenses 23C 830,431 830,761 834,351 175,307
General and administrative
expenses 23D 498,771 534,266 573,449 105,293
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Operating earnings 489,083 365,323 727,211 103,248
Financing expenses, net 23E 400,177 440,745 329,256 84,479
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
88,906 (75,422) 397,955 18,769
Other income (expenses), net 23F 5,936 (634,623) 171,265 1,253
Transfer to statement of income
of translation differences of
autonomous investee in voluntary
liquidation 3B(1) (398,411) - - (84,106)
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Earnings (loss) before income tax (303,569) (710,045) 569,220 (64,084)
Income tax 16G 159,998 39,576 164,666 33,776
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
(463,567) (749,621) 404,554 (97,860)
Group's equity in the operating
results of affiliates, net 23G (256,934) (1,930,923) (291,602) (54,240)
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
(720,501) (2,680,544) 112,952 (152,100)
Minority interest in
subsidiaries, net (61,203) 8,528 (55,141) (12,920)
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing activities (781,704) (2,672,016) 57,811 (165,020)
Result of discontinued
activities, net 24H - (29,841) 231,287 -
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
Net earnings (loss) for the year (781,704) (2,701,857) 289,098 (165,020)
=========== ============= ============ ==============
NIS NIS NIS US$
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
Basic earnings (loss) per NIS 1
par value of ordinary shares: 26
Continuing activities (51,518) (175,924) 3,758 (10,876)
Discontinued activities - (1,965) 15,034 -
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
(51,518) (177,889) 18,792 (10,876)
=========== ============= ============ ==============
Diluted earnings (loss) per
NIS 1 par value of
ordinary shares: 26
Continuing activities (51,518) (175,924) 3,740 (10,876)
Discontinued activities - (1,965) 14,965 -
----------- ------------- ------------ --------------
(51,518) (177,889) 18,705 (10,876)
=========== ============= ============ ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-8
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Company Statements of Operations
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
Year ended December 31 Year ended
--------------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
------------- -------------- ------------ --------------
Note NIS thousands US $ thousands
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Income
Management services
from subsidiaries 36,257 34,817 42,735 7,654
Others, net 23F 372,452 - 10,402 78,626
------------- -------------- ------------ --------------
Total income 408,709 34,817 53,137 86,280
Expenses
General and administrative
expenses 23D 49,061 42,873 66,527 10,357
Others, net 23F - 52,899 - -
Financing, net 23E 203,647 202,261 153,247 42,990
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Total expenses 252,708 298,033 219,774 53,347
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Earnings (loss) before
income tax 156,001 (263,216) (166,637) 32,933
Income tax 3,793 - - 801
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Earnings (loss) after
income tax 159,794 (263,216) (166,637) 33,734
Koor's equity in the
operating results of
investee companies, net 23G (941,498) (2,408,800) 224,448 (198,754)
Results of discontinued
activities, net 23H - (29,841) 231,287 -
------------- -------------- ------------ --------------
Net earnings (loss) for the
year (781,704) (2,701,857) 289,098 (165,020)
============= ============== ============ ==============
NIS NIS NIS US$
------------- -------------- ------------ --------------
Basic earnings (loss )
per NIS 1 par value of
ordinary shares : 26
Continuing activities (51,518) (175,924) 3,758 (10,876)
Discontinued activities - (1,965) 15,034 -
------------- -------------- ------------ --------------
(51,518) (177,889) 18,792 (10,876)
============= ============== ============ ==============
Diluted earnings
(loss) per NIS 1 par
value of ordinary shares: 26
Continuing activities (51,518) (175,924) 3,740 (10,876)
Discontinued activities - (1,965) 14,965 -
------------- -------------- ------------ --------------
(51,518) (177,889) 18,705 (10,876)
============= ============== ============ ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-9
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Statement of Shareholders' Equity
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Number Share Capital Company
of capital reserves shares held
ordinary by the company
shares (1) and subsidiaries
------------ --------- ------------ -----------------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------------------------
Balance at January 1, 2000 15,730,971 575,361 2,610,600 (57,932)
Changes during 2000:
Net income - - - -
Exercise of stock options granted to Israeli banks - - 149 -
Interim dividend - - - -
Acquisition of "treasury stock" (538,592) - - (219,760)
Premium received in respect of issuance of option
exercisable for company shares - - 2,028 -
A capital reserve in respect of conversion of notes in
affiliate by a controlling shareholder - - 434 -
Erosion of dividend proposed in 2000 - - - -
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net - - - -
Dividend from company shares held by subsidiaries - - - -
------------ --------- ------------ -----------------
Balance at 31 December, 2000 15,192,379 575,361 2,613,211 (277,692)
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Chart continued--
Cumulative Retained Total
foreign earnings
currency
translation
adjustments
------------- ------------ ------------
--------------------------------------------
Balance at January 1, 2000 (623,054) 2,230,452 4,735,427
Changes during 2000:
Net income - 289,098 289,098
Exercise of stock options granted to Israeli banks - - 149
Interim dividend - (63,206) (63,206)
Acquisition of "treasury stock" - - (219,760)
Premium received in respect of issuance of option
exercisable for company shares - - 2,028
A capital reserve in respect of conversion of notes in
affiliate by a controlling shareholder - - 434
Erosion of dividend proposed in 2000 - (1,231) (1,231)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net (92,950) - (92,950)
Dividend from company shares held by subsidiaries - 696 696
------------- ------------ ------------
Balance at 31 December, 2000 (716,004) 2,455,809 4,650,685
============= ============ ============
* Represents an amount lower than NIS 1,000.
(1) Net of the Company holdings and its subsidiaries' holdings.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-10
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Statement of Shareholders' Equity
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Number Share Capital Company
of capital reserves shares held
ordinary by the company
shares (1) and subsidiaries
------------ ----------- ----------- ----------------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 2000 15,192,379 575,361 2,613,211 (277,692)
Changes during 2001:
Net loss - - - -
Exercise of stock options granted to Israeli banks - - 150 -
Expiring options granted to Israeli banks (23,495) - - -
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net - - - -
------------ ----------- ----------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December, 2001 15,168,884 575,361 2,613,361 (277,692)
Changes during 2002:
Net loss - - - -
Exercise of stock options to employees 4,493 * - - -
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net - - - -
Provision for decline in value of autonomous investee - - - -
Transfer to statement of income of translation differences
of autonomous investee in voluntary liquidation - - - -
------------ ----------- ----------- ----------------
Balance at December 31, 2002 15,173,377 575,361 2,613,361 (277,692)
============ =========== =========== ================
Chart continued --
Cumulative Retained Total
foreign earnings
currency (deficit)
translation
adjustments
------------- ----------- -----------
--------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 2000 (716,004) 2,455,809 4,650,685
Changes during 2001:
Net loss - (2,701,857) (2,701,857)
Exercise of stock options granted to Israeli banks - - 150
Expiring options granted to Israeli banks - - -
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net 289,032 - 289,032
------------- ----------- -----------
Balance at 31 December, 2001 (426,972) (246,048) 2,238,010
Changes during 2002:
Net loss - (781,704) (781,704)
Exercise of stock options to employees - - -
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net 12,779 - 12,779
Provision for decline in value of autonomous investee (107,144) - (107,144)
Transfer to statement of income of translation differences
of autonomous investee in voluntary liquidation 398,411 - 398,411
------------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 2002 (122,926) (1,027,752) 1,760,352
============= =========== ===========
* Represents an amount lower than NIS 1,000.
(1) Net of the Company holdings and its subsidiaries' holdings.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-11
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Statement of Shareholders' Equity
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Convenience translation into US Dollars (Note 2B)
Number Share Capital
of capital reserves
ordinary
shares (1)
------------ ---------- ----------
US$ thousands
------------------------------------------------
Balance at January 1, 2002 15,168,884 121,461 551,693
Changes during 2002:
Net loss - - -
Exercise of stock options to employees 4,493 * - -
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net - - -
Provision for decline in value of autonomous investee - - -
Transfer to statement of income of translation differences
of autonomous investee in voluntary liquidation - - -
------------ ---------- ----------
Balance at 31 December, 2002 15,173,377 121,461 551,693
============ ========== ==========
Chart continued --
Company Cumulative Retained
shares held foreign earnings
by the company currency (deficit)
and subsidiaries translation adjustments Total
---------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
US$ thousands
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Balance at January 1, 2002 (58,622) (90,137) (51,942) 472,453
Changes during 2002:
Net loss - - (165,020) (165,020)
Exercise of stock options to employees - - - * -
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net - 2,697 - 2,697
Provision for decline in value of autonomous investee - (22,619) - (22,619)
Transfer to statement of income of translation differences
of autonomous investee in voluntary liquidation - 84,106 - 84,106
---------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Balance at 31 December, 2002 (58,622) (25,953) (216,962) 371,617
================ ============= ============ ============
* Represents an amount lower than US$ 1,000.
(1) Net of the Company holdings and its subsidiaries' holdings.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-12
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
Year ended December 31, Year ended
--------------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
----------- ------------- ----------- --------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
--------------------------------------------- --------------
Cash flows generated by operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) for the year (781,704) (2,701,857) 289,098 (165,020)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
cash flows generated by operating activities (A) 1,217,367 3,155,440 211,585 256,991
----------- ------------- ----------- --------------
Net cash inflow generated by operating
activities 435,663 453,583 500,683 91,971
----------- ------------- ----------- --------------
Cash flows generated by investing activities:
Purchase of fixed assets (265,116) (469,771) (527,305) (55,967)
Investment grants in respect of fixed assets 7,729 42,372 16,298 1,632
Amounts charged to intangible assets
and deferred expenses (826,223) (586,618) (83,812) (174,419)
Additional investments in subsidiaries (2,856) (68,373) (325,268) (603)
Payment of liabilities for purchase of
consolidated companies - - (121,100) -
Acquisition of subsidiaries (B) (94,528) - (18,277) (19,955)
Investments in affiliates (13,914) (47,158) (20,724) (2,937)
Investments in loans to affiliates (1,432) (1,536) (1,021) (302)
Repayment of loans from affiliates 4 326 163 1
Proceeds from realization of investments
in formerly consolidated subsidiaries,
net of cash in those subsidiaries at the
time they ceased being consolidated (C) - (144,842) 1,374,538 -
Proceeds from realization of activities (D) - 36,058 512,627 -
Purchase of consolidated companies'
shares by their consolidated companies - (70,260) - -
Proceeds from realization of activity of
prior year 12,077 29,013 - 2,550
Proceeds from disposal of investments
in investee companies 493,660 180,803 57,541 104,214
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 320,436 82,792 145,858 67,645
Investment in venture capital companies (47,928) (156,585) (356,446) (10,118)
Decrease (increase) in other investments (59,529) 16,643 (228,363) (12,567)
(Increase) decrease in short-term deposits
and investments, net 214,854 53,222 (207,952) 45,357
----------- ------------- ----------- --------------
Net cash inflow (outflow) generated by
investing activities (262,766) (1,103,914) 216,757 (55,469)
----------- ------------- ----------- --------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-13
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (cont'd)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
---------------
Year ended December 31 Year ended
---------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
--------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
---------------------------------------- ---------------
Cash flows generated by financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
granted to Israeli banks - 150 149 -
Acquisition of "treasury stock" - - (219,760) -
Premium received in respect of issuance of
options exercisable for Company shares - - 2,028 -
Dividend paid - - (242,123) -
Issuance of shares to minority interest in
subsidiaries 2,984 58,851 52,086 630
Issue of preferred shares to minority
interest of subsidiary - 61,998 66,258 -
Dividend paid to minority interest in
subsidiaries (27,625) (22,344) (13,512) (5,832)
Payment of suppliers credit received
for the purchase of fixed assets (13,264) - - (2,800)
Purchase of convertible debentures of
subsidiary by its subsidiary in the market (15,428) - - (3,257)
Issuance of convertible debentures in subsidiary 138,827 262,403 - 29,307
Proceeds from principal of long-term
loans and other long-term liabilities 1,581,061 2,730,662 543,801 333,768
Repayment of long-term loans, debentures
and other long-term liabilities (1,911,046) (1,958,028) (1,173,481) (403,430)
Credit from banks and others, net 16,473 (730,210) (236,177) 3,478
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
Net cash inflow (outflow) generated by
financing activities (228,018) 403,482 (1,220,731) (48,136)
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
Translation differences in respect of cash
balances of autonomous foreign investee
companies 3,114 57,598 (14,751) 657
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (52,007) (189,251) (518,042) (10,977)
Balance of cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year 857,285 1,046,536 1,564,578 180,974
----------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
Balance of cash and cash equivalents
at end of year 805,278 857,285 1,046,536 169,997
=========== =========== ========== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (cont'd)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
---------------
Year ended December 31 Year ended
---------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
--------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
---------------------------------------- ---------------
A. Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to
cash flows generated by operating activities:
Income and expenses not involving cash flows:
Minority interest in subsidiaries, net 61,203 (9,255) 17,117 12,920
Equity in operating results of affiliates, in
addition to dividend received therefrom 256,934 1,930,923 318,855 54,240
Depreciation and amortization 431,718 425,260 403,556 91,137
Deferred taxes, net 81,824 (37,946) 137,472 17,273
Increase (decrease) in liabilities in respect of
employee severance benefits, net 53,140 (113,590) 44,010 11,218
Net capital losses (gains) from realization:
Fixed assets (23,522) 6,202 (7,392) (4,966)
Investments in formerly consolidated
subsidiaries - 5,900 (551,402) -
Loss (profit) from realization of activities - 28,194 (300,417) -
Investments in investee companies (348,920) 54,641 (29,698) (73,658)
Translation differences of autonomous
investee in voluntary liquidation 398,411 - - 84,106
Inflationary erosion of principal of
long-term loans and other liabilities 57,575 136,076 (85,721) 12,154
Inflationary (linkage) erosion of principal of
credit from banks and others (11,223) 7,635 (5,495) (2,369)
Inflationary erosion of value of investments,
deposits and loans receivable (20,128) (33,145) 27,446 (4,249)
Changes in value of assets and investments 146,155 182,821 71,567 30,855
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
1,083,167 2,583,716 39,898 228,661
========== =========== ========== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (cont'd)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
---------------
Year ended December 31 Year ended
----------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
----------------------------------------- ---------------
A. Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows generated
by operating activities (cont'd)
Changes in operating asset and liability items:
Decrease in trade receivables
and other receivables (after taking into
account non-current receivables) 289,824 685,081 163,274 61,183
Decrease (increase) in inventories, work in
progress and customer advances (including
long-term customer advances and deposits) 53,255 (33,030) (67,329) 11,242
Increase (decrease) in trade payables
and other payables (208,879) (80,327) 75,742 (44,095)
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
134,200 571,724 171,687 28,330
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
1,217,367 3,155,440 211,585 256,991
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B. Acquisition of subsidiaries
Assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries at date of acquisition:
Working capital deficit (surplus),
excluding cash and cash equivalents 6,641 - (8,955) 1,402
Fixed assets and investments (37,134) - (17,591) (7,839)
Long-term liabilities 10,478 - 4,413 2,212
Contingent liability 18,872 - - 3,984
Minority interest in subsidiaries - - 46,414 -
Excess of cost over net asset value
upon acquisition (93,385) - (156,237) (19,714)
Investment in affiliates - - 113,679 -
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
(94,528) - (18,277) (19,955)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (cont'd)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
---------------
Year ended December 31 Year ended
----------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
----------------------------------------- ---------------
C. Proceeds from realization of investments in
formerly consolidated subsidiaries, net
of cash in those subsidiaries at the time
they ceased being consolidated:
Assets and liabilities of the formerly consolidated subsidiaries
at the time they ceased being consolidated:
Working capital surplus (deficit), excluding
cash and cash equivalents - (258,403) (94,911) -
Fixed assets and investments - 28,219 1,552,698 -
Long-term liabilities - (54,904) (520,871) -
Minority interest in the subsidiary as at date
of the sale - (60,659) (141,786) -
Investments in affiliated companies, net - (2,347) 28,006 -
Consideration not yet received from
consolidation of companies - (13,012) - -
Deficiency in capital of subsidiary without -
guarantee - 222,164 - -
Capital gain (loss) on sale of investments
in subsidiaries - (5,900) 551,402 -
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
- (144,842) 1,374,538 -
========== =========== ========== ===============
D. Proceeds from realization of activities
Working capital surplus excluding cash and
cash equivalents - 3,709 163,297 -
Fixed assets - 69,472 55,379 -
Accrued income - long-term - 22,606 -
Realization proceeds receivable - (8,929) (29,072) -
Capital gain (loss) from realization of activities - (28,194) 300,417 -
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
- 36,058 512,627 -
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (cont'd)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
---------------
Year ended December 31 Year ended
----------------------------------------- December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
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E. Non-cash transactions:
Purchase of fixed assets 10,885 25,563 45,876 2,298
========== =========== ========== ===============
Purchase of other assets 250,649 - 986 52,913
========== =========== ========== ===============
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets, in formerly
consolidated subsidiaries and realization
of activities - 48,911 34,365 -
========== =========== ========== ===============
Proposed dividend to minority shareholders - 5,804 - -
========== =========== ========== ===============
Investment in subsidiaries - 2,836 58,991 -
========== =========== ========== ===============
Proceeds from realization of affiliated
company in marketable securities - - 29,068 -
========== =========== ========== ===============
Purchase of fixed and other assets and inventory
in consideration of issuance subsidiary shares
to minority 29,234 - - 6,171
========== =========== ========== ===============
Contingent liability from consolidated
subsidiary 18,872 - - 3,984
========== =========== ========== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Company Statements of Cash Flows
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
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Year ended December 31 Year ended
------------------------------------------ December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
---------- --------- ----------- --------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
------------------------------------------ --------------
Cash flows generated by operating activities:
Net income (loss) for the year (781,704) (2,701,857) 289,098 (165,020)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
flows generated by operating activities (A) 316,277 2,411,496 (120,275) 66,767
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Net cash inflow (outflow) generated by
operating activities (465,427) (290,361) 168,823 (98,253)
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows generated by investing activities:
Investee companies - acquisition of shares,
payments on account of shares, loans granted
and non-current accounts 6,371 (191,584) (562,197) 1,345
Purchase of fixed assets (110) (393) (822) (23)
Decrease (increase) in investments and
other receivables, net (55,146) 10,805 (170,104) (11,642)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 278,017 125 425 58,691
Proceeds from realization of investments
in investee companies, net 463,489 181,065 1,083,706 97,844
Investment in short-term deposits and
investments, net 201,239 (4,223) (194,598) 42,482
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Net cash inflow (outflow) generated by
investing activities 893,860 (4,205) 156,410 188,697
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows generated by financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options - 150 149 -
Premium received in respect of issuance
of options exercisable for company shares - - 2,028 -
Acquisition of "treasury stock" - - (219,760) -
Dividend paid - - (244,752) -
Receipt of long-term loans and other
long-term liabilities 585,458 1,749,784 105,745 123,593
Payments of long-term loans and
other long-term liabilities (900,158) (1,442,250) (776,389) (190,027)
Credit from banks and others, net (151,001) 24,873 48,920 (31,877)
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Net cash inflow (outflow) generated by
financing activities (465,701) 332,557 (1,084,059) (98,311)
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (37,268) 37,991 (758,826) (7,867)
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year 62,535 24,544 783,370 13,201
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at
end of year 25,267 62,535 24,544 5,334
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Company Statements of Cash Flows (cont'd)
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In terms of shekels of December 2002
Convenience
translation
(Note 2B)
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Year ended December 31 Year ended
------------------------------------------ December 31
2002 2001 2000 2002
---------- --------- ----------- --------------
NIS thousands US $ thousands
------------------------------------------ --------------
(A) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
to cash flows generated by
operating activities:
Income and expenses not involving cash flows:
Equity in operating results of investee
companies in addition, net of dividend
received therefrom 970,712 2,415,377 260,379 204,921
Depreciation and amortization 2,955 2,366 2,888 624
Deferred taxes, net (44,639) - 139,317 (9,423)
Increase (decrease) in liability in respect of
employee severance benefits, net 5,751 (780) (3,464) 1,214
Net capital losses (gains) from realization:
Fixed assets (29,750) (2) (10) (6,280)
Investment in investee companies (343,088) 54,757 (421,933) (72,427)
Increase in value of deposits
and other erosions, net (11,089) (21,055) (3,844) (2,341)
Exchange rate differences and erosion of
long-term loans and other liabilities 29,642 112,838 (67,461) 6,257
Erosion (linkage) of loans from banks
and others 5,152 11,065 (2,170) 1,087
Adjustment in value of investments/assets 10,230 - (84,342) 2,160
--------- ---------- ---------- ----------
595,876 2,574,566 (180,640) 125,792
Changes in operating assets and liability items:
Decrease (increase) in current accounts of
investee companies, net (275,232) (145,308) 99,233 (58,103)
Decrease (increase) in receivables (18,466) 9,052 4,696 (3,898)
Increase (decrease) in other payables 14,099 (26,814) (43,564) 2,976
--------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(279,599) (163,070) 60,365 (59,025)
--------- ---------- ---------- ----------
316,277 2,411,496 (120,275) 66,767
========= ========== ========== ==========
(B) Significant non-cash transactions:
Dividend in kind from investee company 284,756 - - 60,113
========= ========== ========== ==========
Proceeds from realization of affiliated
company in capital note 27,899 - 22,619 5,890
========= ========== ========== ==========
Investments in investee companies against
current account of investee company,
dividend and capital note - 1,023,287 - -
========= ========== ========== ==========
Purchase of company shares from investee
company - 24,027 - -
========= ========== ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 1 - General
Koor Industries Ltd. is a holding company, which operates in the fields of
telecommunications, defense electronics, agro-chemicals and other
chemicals and venture capital investment, through its subsidiaries,
proportionately consolidated companies and affiliates (hereinafter - the
"Koor Group" or the "Group").
The Company's shares are traded both on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and on
the New York Stock Exchange.
Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in Israel, which differ in certain
respects from those followed in the United States, as described in Note
28.
The significant accounting policies, which were applied on a consistent
basis, are as follows:
A. Definitions:
In these financial statements:
1. The Company - Koor Industries Ltd. (hereinafter - "Koor" or the
"Company").
2. Subsidiaries - companies, including partnership companies, whose
statements are fully consolidated, directly or indirectly with those
of the Company.
3. Proportionately consolidated companies - jointly controlled
companies, which are consolidated by the proportionate consolidation
method in Koor's financial statements.
4. Affiliate companies - companies in which Koor has voting rights which
gives Koor a significant influence over the operating and financial
policies of these companies, and which are not fully or
proportionately consolidated. Such companies are included on the
equity basis.
5. Investee companies - subsidiaries, proportionately consolidated
companies or affiliates.
6. Other companies - companies in which the investment does not give the
Company significant influence are included by the cost method.
7. Related parties - as defined in Paragraph (1) to Definition "related
parties" in Item 1 to Securities law, including related parties as
defined in Opinion 29 of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel - (hereinafter - "ICPAI").
8. Controlling shareholders - as defined in the Israeli Securities
Regulations (Presenting Transactions between a Company and its
Controlling Shareholder in Financial Statements), 1996.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
A. Definitions (cont'd):
9. Venture capital fund - as defined in Standard No. 1 of Israel
Accounting Standards Board.
10. Consumer Price Index - The Consumer Price Index (hereinafter - "CPI")
published by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
11. Dollar - United States Dollar (hereinafter - "Dollar").
B. Adjusted financial statements:
1. a) The Company prepared the financial statements on the basis of
historical cost, adjusted for changes in the general purchasing
power of the shekel.
b) The adjustments of the financial statements of the Koor Group is
in accordance with the opinions of the ICPAI and is based on the
accounting records which are kept in nominal NIS or in other
functional currencies.
c) The amounts of non-monetary assets do not necessarily represent
their realizable or current economic value, but rather the
original historical cost of those assets in terms of adjusted
NIS. The term "cost" in these financial statements means cost in
adjusted NIS.
d) All comparative data for earlier periods (including the amounts
of the monetary items) are stated adjusted to the CPI of the end
of the present report period.
2. The following principles of adjustment relate to those companies of
the Koor Group whose financial statements were adjusted on the basis
of the CPI:
a) Non-monetary items (mainly fixed assets, inventory and work in
progress from related customer advances, intangible assets and
deferred expenses), have been adjusted on the basis of the CPI
at the time when the transactions was carried out.
b) Investments in investee companies and the equity in their
results of operations for the current year, as well as the
minority interest in subsidiaries and their share in the results
of their operations for the current year, are based on the
adjusted financial statements of those companies.
c) Monetary items (items whose amounts in the balance sheet reflect
current or realizable values at balance sheet date) are included
in the adjusted balance sheet as at December 31, 2002, at a
value similar to their nominal value at that date (comparative
figures are also adjusted in terms of shekels of December 2002).
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
B. Adjusted financial statements (cont'd):
d) The components of the statement of operations (except for
financing), relating to transactions carried out during the year
- sales, purchases, labor costs, etc., have been adjusted
according to the CPI at the time the related transactions were
carried out. The erosion of monetary balances relating to the
aforesaid transactions has been included in the financing item.
e) The statement of operations components deriving from
non-monetary items (such as depreciation and amortization,
changes in inventories, deferred expenses and prepaid income),
and components relating to the provisions included in the
balance sheet (provisions for severance pay, provision for
vacation pay and other items), were determined according to the
changes in the balances of the relevant balance sheet items
after taking into account the respective cash flows.
f) The financing item, derived from the other items of the
financial statements, reflects real financing income and
expenses, as well as the erosion of monetary balances during the
year, the earnings and losses from the realization of marketable
securities and the earnings and losses from derivative financial
instruments (see also item 2U as follows).
g) Income tax:
Current taxes consist of Payments on Account during
the year in addition to amounts due to be paid on the balance
sheet date (or less amounts refundable as at the balance sheet
date). Payments on Account were adjusted according to the CPI on
the date of making the payment, while the receivable amounts (or
being demanded for refund) were included without adjustment.
Current taxes also include the expense deriving from the erosion
of the payment on account of taxes, from the date of payment
until the end of the year.
h) In 2002, the Israel Securities Regulations concerning a dividend
proposed or announced after the balance sheet date were amended
in accordance with Accounting Standard No. 7 - Post balance
sheet date events. Under the regulations, the liability relating
to a dividend proposed or announced after the balance sheet
date, is to be reflected in the financial statements only in the
period of the announcement.
A dividend announced and actually paid in the reporting year will
be adjusted on the basis of the CPI at the time of its actual
payment; a dividend announced/proposed in the report year and
not yet paid by the balance sheet date, is included without
adjustment. The amount proposed as "erosion of a dividend
announcement in the preceding year" reflects the erosion in the
real value of the dividend which was announced/proposed in the
preceding year and actually paid in the account year.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
B. Adjusted financial statements (cont'd):
3. Adjustment of financial statements on the basis of the exchange rate
of the Dollar:
The financial statements of certain investees are adjusted on the
basis of the exchange rate of the Dollar, in accordance with Section
29 of Opinion 36 of the ICPAI.
According to the requirements of Interpretation No. 8 to Opinion 36
of the ICPAI, at each balance sheet date, the figures of the balance
sheet and the statements of operations for the year then ended are
translated into shekels based on the exchange rate prevailing of the
foreign currency in which the financial statements of those
companies were prepared at the end of the year. Balance sheet items
as based on the beginning of the year, and changes in equity during
the year, were translated according to the exchange rate of NIS at
the beginning of the year or at the date of the change,
respectively, and then adjusted to the changes in the CPI until
December 2002. This treatment is relevant both to the autonomous
foreign investee companies and to the Israeli companies whose
functional currency is the Dollar.
Differences arising from the translation were included in a separate
item of shareholders' equity under "Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustments, net".
C. Principles of consolidation:
1. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Koor, all its subsidiaries and proportionately consolidated
companies.
2. Consolidation of financial statements of proportionately
consolidated companies:
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Israel, the financial statements of companies that are jointly
controlled, are included in Koor's consolidated financial
statements according to the proportionate consolidation method.
3. Goodwill deriving from the acquisition of an investment, which
represents the excess of acquisition cost or the investment in
subsidiaries over the fair value of identifiable assets less
the fair value of identifiable liabilities upon acquisition, is
amortized at equal annual rates over 10 years commencing from
the acquisition date, except for goodwill arising from the
acquisition of some subsidiaries, which is amortized over a
period of 20 years. The amortization of goodwill is included in
"other expenses" item.
Differences resulting from changes in holding rates are charged
to the statement of operations when they occur, except for
changes deriving from the exchange of homogenous assets, which
are debited / credited to the goodwill and are not charged to
the statement of operations.
4. Excess cost of assets and liabilities is charged to the relevant
items in the balance sheet.
5. Significant inter-company transactions and balances items are
eliminated upon consolidation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
C. Principles of consolidation: (cont'd)
6. Koor's shares, which were purchased by the Company and subsidiaries,
are accounted for as treasury stock.
7. To the extent that sale and/or exercise of convertible securities
issued by investee companies is probable (including stock options to
employees), in accordance with the criteria set forth in Opinions 48
and 53 of the ICPAI, and if the percentage of Koor's holdings of
such subsidiaries is expected to decrease upon their conversion or
exercise, following which Koor will incur a loss, an appropriate
provision is included for such an anticipated loss.
8. For the purpose of the consolidation, the amounts included in the
financial statements of the consolidated companies were included
after adjustments necessitated by the application of uniform
accounting principles adopted by Koor's Group.
D. Use of estimates:
The financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, include numbers based on
estimates and assumptions of the Management, which take the factor of
materiality into consideration, and on the Opinion dealing with assets
and contingent liabilities, as well as income and expenses in the
reported period. Actual results may differ from such estimates.
E. Cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents are considered by the Company to be highly liquid
investments and include short-term bank deposits with an original
maturity of three months or less and which are not limited.
F. Marketable Securities:
(1) Marketable securities
---------------------
Investments in marketable securities designated for sale in the short
term are included at stock market value as at the balance sheet
date. Investments in marketable securities, which are permanent
investments, are included at cost (debentures - including accrued
interest), so long as there has not been a decrease in value, which
is not of a temporary nature (see also section (3) below). The
changes in the value of the securities are charged in full to the
statement of operations.
(2) Non-marketable securities
-------------------------
Included at the cost, not higher, in management's opinion than the
realization value (see also section (3) below).
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
F. Marketable Securities: (cont'd)
(3) Decrease in investment value
----------------------------
From time to time the Company reviews its permanent investments in
other companies to identify if there has been a decrease in their
value, which is not of a temporary nature. Such a review will be
carried out where there are signs that the value of permanent
investments has been harmed, including a drop in stock market
prices, the investee company's business, the segment in which the
investee company operates and other parameters. The provisions for
adjustment of the value of these investments are charged to the
statement of operations, and follow the Management's assessment,
which took into account all the relevant factors, which are not of a
temporary nature.
G. Provision for doubtful debts:
The financial statements include provisions for doubtful debts,
which Management believes fairly reflect the loss inherent in debts
whose collection is doubtful.
The provision is determined partly in respect to specific debts
whose collection is doubtful, and partly as a percentage of the
balance of trade receivables.
In addition, the financial statements also include such specific
provisions for doubtful debts in respect of customer debts included
in the subordinated capital note received as part of the
securitization transaction.
H. Inventory:
Inventory is included at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is
determined as follows: Raw materials, auxiliary materials and spare
parts - at average cost or by the "first-in, first-out" method.
Finished goods and goods in process - mainly on the basis of direct
manufacturing costs and, in part, on the basis of average
manufacturing costs with the addition of indirect manufacturing
costs. Merchandise - by the "first-in, first-out" method or by the
"moving average " method.
I. Work in progress:
Work in progress is valued at direct production cost, in addition
to allocated indirect expenses, all of which are on an average
basis. The cost of work in progress included under long-term
contracts also includes allocation of general expenses, as well as
interest at an average rate for external financing. Interest is
calculated in respect of the excess of the cost of work in progress
over customer advances received for each order or in respect of the
excess of customer advances received for each order over the cost
of work in progress.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
I. Work in progress: (cont'd)
The excess of the investment in inventory and work in progress,
over related advances received, is included in current assets,
while the excess of advances received over investment in work in
progress is included in current liabilities.
Work in progress and customer advances in respect to long-term
contracts include amounts in respect of contracts the execution of
which exceeds over one year. Where a loss is anticipated from the
contract, a provision is made for the entire anticipated loss up to
completion of the work.
J. Venture Capital Investments:
Venture Capital Investments is investment in a corporation whose
principal business is research or development and at least 90% of
its funding comes from owners' capital, support from State
authorities or research grants.
The holdings of venture capital funds in venture capital
investments are represented by their cost after provisions for drop
in value, if a drop in value, of a permanent nature, occurs.
K. Investments in investee companies:
The investments in investee companies other than consolidated
companies (consolidated balance sheet - investments in affiliates)
are presented using the equity method. Goodwill arising from the
acquisition of investments is amortized at equal annual rates over
a 10 year period, commencing from acquisition date other than
goodwill in a subsidiary, which is amortized over 20 years, that in
light of the Company's assessment that the circumstances in those
cases justifies such amortization.
From time to time the Company reviews its investments to identify
if there has been a decrease in their value which is not of a
temporary nature. Such a review will be carried out where there are
signs that the value of permanent investments has been harmed,
including a drop in stock market prices, the investee company's
sequential loss, the segment in which the investee company
operates, the value of the goodwill aggregated in the investment
and other parameters. The provisions for adjustment of the value of
these investments are charged to the statement of operations, and
follow the Management's assessment, which took into account all the
relevant factors that are not of a temporary nature.
L. Long-term receivables and liabilities:
Long-term receivables and liabilities bearing interest rates lower
than the accepted market rates at date of inception, are recorded
at their present values.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
M. Fixed assets:
1. The assets are included at cost, after deduction of related
investment grants.
2. Cost includes interest capitalized during the period of
construction of the assets, calculated according to the interest
rates applicable to the sources used to finance the investment.
3. Improvements are charged to the cost of assets, while maintenance
and repair expenses are charged to the statement of operations as
incurred, and are amortized over the period of the lease (including
the option which the Company has to extend the lease), which does
not exceed the economic life of the asset.
4. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, on the
basis of the estimated useful lives of the assets.
The annual depreciation rates used are as follows:
%
--------
Buildings and leasehold rights 1-10 (mainly 2%)
Machinery, equipment and installations 5-20 (mainly 10%)
Vehicles and forklifts 10-20 (mainly 15%)
Office furniture and equipment 6-33 (mainly 6% and 25%)
N. Intangible assets and deferred expenses:
1. Licensing of products and acquisition of know-how are stated at
cost and are mostly amortized over eight years.
2. Marketing rights are stated at cost and amortized, some over five
years and some over nine years.
3. Intangible assets in the purchase of goods - are presented at cost
and are mainly amortized over 20 years.
4. Deferred expenses - debenture issuance costs: These costs are
amortized by the straight-line method over the life of the
debentures, taking into account the dates of redemption.
5. See Note 2C(3) regarding goodwill deriving from the acquisition of
companies.
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
O. Convertible securities:
1. Debentures not expected to be converted are included at their
liability value as at the balance sheet date, in accordance with
the directives of Opinion 53 of the ICPAI, and are stated under
long term liabilities. Debentures expected to be converted are
included between the long term liabilities item and the
shareholders' equity item, according to the liability value or the
capital value, whichever is the higher.
2. In accordance with Opinions 48 and 53 of the ICPAI, the provision
for anticipated loss on a decline, in the percentage of holdings in
investee companies, is included in the item "Minority interest in
subsidiaries", in the consolidated balance sheet and in the item
"Investment in investee companies" in the Company balance sheet.
P. Deferred taxes:
1. Deferred taxes are calculated as the temporary differences between
the amounts included in the adjusted financial statements and the
amount be considered for tax purposes. As for the main components
in respect of which deferred taxes have been created - see Note
16F.
2. Deferred tax balances are computed at the tax rate expected to be
in effect at the time these taxes will be charged to the statement
of operations as these are known proximate to the date of approval
of the financial statements. The changes between the said balances
during the current year is included in the statement of operations.
3. Taxes that would have applied in the event of exercise of
investments in subsidiaries the sale of which is not expected in
the foreseeable future are not included in deferred taxes.
Deferred taxes for taxes to applicable on profits distributed by
investees, in accordance with Company's policy of the company not
to distribute taxable dividends in the foreseeable future were not
created.
Q. Revenue recognition:
1. Work in progress:
Revenues and costs related to work in progress under long-term
contracts are recognized based on the percentage of completion
method if the Company is capable of reliably estimating the
revenues and costs required till completion.
For contracts involving technological uncertainties, revenues are
recognized on the basis of the "completed contracts" method.
Revenues and costs relating to contracts using a "cost plus" basis
(i.e. cost with the addition of profit at a fixed rate) are
recognized when the costs are incurred.
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
Q. Revenue recognition: (cont'd)
1. Work in progress: (cont'd)
Periodic reporting on revenues and costs from work in progress
covers all cycle periods, including those where it is not possible
to estimate anticipated profits at the reporting stage, however, it
may be included that the refund of costs already incurred is
anticipated. In such circumstances, all the costs incurred are
attributed to the statement of operations as against revenues in
the amount of such costs ("Zero interval presentation").
Full provision is made for anticipated losses.
2. Sale of products and rendering of services:
Revenues from sales and services are recognized upon delivery of
the products and transfer of the main risks and rewards involved in
ownership of the products, or upon performance of the services.
In special contracts, the sales are recognized after performing
the work and passing acceptance tests, as defined in the product
delivery contract.
R. Sale of customer debts:
The Company recognizes sale of customer debts as a sale only in the
instance where the control and the risks of the financial asset are
transferred to the purchaser.
S. Presentation of transactions between the Company and the
controlling shareholder:
Transactions between the Company and the controlling shareholder of
the Company are included in accordance with the Securities
Regulations (Presenting Transactions Between a Company and its
Controlling Shareholder in Financial Statements), 1996.
Accordingly, the difference between the price paid to the
controlling shareholder for the sale of an asset and the book value
of the asset in the books of the controlling shareholder, is
included in the item Shareholders' equity of the Company. In
addition, the amount of the loan erosion without interest and
linkage differentials and without a repayment date, received from
the controlling shareholder and which the parties do not intend to
repay, is included in the item Shareholders' equity.
T. Research and development:
Research and development costs, net of participations (mainly from
the Government of Israel), are charged to the statement of
operations, as incurred. Research and development costs financed by
the customer are charged to the cost of work in progress, and are
included in the statement of operations as part of the recognition
in results from such work in progress.
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
U. Derivative financial instruments:
Koor and its subsidiaries enter into Option contracts and forward
transactions that are designated to reduce the financial risks
(i.e. commitments for the import of raw materials, export of goods,
liabilities linked to the CPI or foreign currency) involved in the
exposure to fluctuations in the exchange rates of foreign currency
changes in the interest and changes in the CPI.
The results of financial derivatives which are designed to Hedge
assets and liabilities are recorded in the statement of operations,
concurrently, with the recording of the changes in the hedged
assets and liabilities.
The transactions which are not classified as hedging transactions,
balance in their fair value. Changes in the fair value are included
in the statement of operation.
The fair value of derivative financial instruments is established
according to their market values, and when such do not exist,
according to the evaluation model.
V. Earnings per share:
Earnings per share data are computed in accordance with Opinion 55
of the ICPAI.
W. Segment reporting:
Segment reporting is presented in accordance with Accounting
Standard No. 11, which requires the inclusion of information in
respect of business sectors and geographical sectors, and also
includes detailed guidelines for identification of the business and
geographical segments.
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
X. Data regarding the CPI and the exchange rate of foreign currency:
Israeli Exchange rate
CPI* of one Dollar
----------- -------------
Points NIS
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For the year ended:
December 2002 182.01 4.737
December 2001 170.91 4.416
December 2000 168.53 4.041
% %
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Changes during:
2002 6.5 7.3
2001 1.4 9.3
2000 0.0 (2.7)
%
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Real increase (decrease) in the CPI
relative to the exchange rate of the
Dollar during the year:
2002 (0.8)
2001 (7.9)
2.7
(*) According to the CPI in respect of the balance sheet date (1993
average basis = 100).
Assets and liabilities in foreign currency or linked thereto are included
in the financial statements according to the representative exchange
rate, as published by Bank of Israel near the balance sheet date.
Assets and liabilities linked to the CPI are included in the financial
statements according to the latest index published in the balance sheet
month, or in the previous month, as relevant.
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
Y. Influence of new accounting standards prior to their application:
1. In July 2001, the Israel Accounting Standards Board published the
following two new standards:
a. Accounting Standard No. 12 - "Discontinuance of adjusting
financial statements for inflation". According to this
standard, the adjustment of financial statements for the
effects of changes in the general purchasing power of the
shekel will commence starting January 1, 2003.
In December 2002, the Israel Accounting Standard Board published
Standard No. 17, which determines that the implementation of
Standard No. 12 will be postponed to January 1, 2004.
Accordingly, the adjustments of the financial statements will
be discontinued starting January 1, 2004. Until December 31,
2003, the Company will continue to prepare adjusted financial
statements in accordance with Opinion No. 36 of the
Association of Certified Public Accountant in Israel (ICPAI).
The adjusted amounts included in the financial statements as
at December 31, 2003 will serve as the starting point for
nominal financial reporting starting from January 1, 2004.
The application of Accounting Standard No. 12 is liable to
have a material effect on the reported business results of the
Company.
The extent depends on the rate of inflation, the composition
of its assets and the financing resources of the Company.
b. Accounting Standard No. 13 - "The effects of changes in
foreign exchange rates". The standard deals with the
translation of foreign currency transactions and the
translation of financial statements of overseas operations,
for the purpose of their integration in the financial
statements of the reporting corporation. The Standard replaces
the instructions in Clarifications 8 and 9 to Opinion No. 36
which are null upon Accounting Standard No. 12 coming into
effect as mentioned above. The extent of its effect depends on
the rate of inflation and changes in exchange rates.
2. Accounting Standard No. 14 - In August 2002 the Israel Accounting
Standard Board published Accounting Standard No. 14 - "Interim
Financial Reporting". The Standard determines the minimum content
of financial reporting for interim periods, including the
disclosure required in the notes, and sets out the accounting
principles for recognition and measurement to be applied in
financial reporting for interim periods. This Standard will apply
to financial statements for periods starting on January 1, 2003.
The restatement of comparative information for an interim period
prior to the effective date is not required under the Standard.
However, if financial statements include comparative information
for an interim period prior to the effective date, contrary to the
provisions of the Standard, then the notes to the financial
statements must include a description of the main differences
between the principles laid down in this Standard and the
principles by which the comparative information was prepared.
The Company believes that the effect of the new Standard on its
results of operations, financial position and cash flows will not
be material.
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont'd)
Y. Influence of new accounting standards prior to their application:
3. In February 2003, the Israel Accounting Standards Board published
Accounting Standard No. 15 - "Impairment in value of Assets". The
Standard provides procedures which a company must apply in order to
ensure that its assets in the consolidated balance sheet, are not
presented at an amount which is in excess of their recoverable
value, which is the higher of the net selling price or the presented
value of the estimated future cash flows expected to be derived from
use and disposal of the asset. In addition, the Standard provides
rules for presentation and disclosure with respect to assets whose
value has declined.
The standard, which will apply to the financial statements for
periods starting on January 1, 2003, states that in most cases the
transition will be by the "from here onwards" method, but a loss due
to impairment of assets, in the amount of the difference between the
book value as at the date of application of the standard and the
value to the company as at the same date, will be charged to the
statement of operations under the item "Cumulative effect as at the
beginning of the year, of a change in the accounting method" if -
and only if - the loss was not recognized in the past and only if
the future uncapitalized cash flows, net, exceed the book value. A
consolidated company noted in its financial statements that the
assessment of the value to the company of one of its assets had not
yet been completed, and that the results of the assessment would be
liable to decrease the shareholders' equity of the consolidated
company. The consolidated company is unable, at this stage, to
provide a reliable estimate of the effect. Other than the above, it
is the opinion of the Company that the application of the standard
is not expected to be material.
Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies
A. ECI Telecom Ltd. ("ECI") - an affiliated company
1. During 2002, ECI's Board of Directors decided to focus ECI's
activities on its core businesses: access networks (Inovia) and
transmission systems and optical networks (Enavis, Lightscape). This
was followed by a decision to divest Innowave's. ECI recorded in its
financial statements a provision of 18 million dollars, reflecting,
ECI's management opinion, the anticipated loss resulting from the
divestiture based on the contract signed after balance sheet date
between ECI and the buyers.
During the accounting period, ECI recorded a provision of 53 million
dollars impairment of intangible assets of Innowave, as well as 6.7
million dollars in respect to the write-off of equipment and assets
attributed to the company being sold.
In the fourth quarter of 2002, ECI signed an agreement with external
investors for spin-off NGTS operations into a new company, in which
ECI would hold 43%. ECI will invest 10 million dollars in the new
company. As a result of the transaction, ECI charged a loss of
approximately 4 million dollars in its financial statements.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
A. ECI Telecom Ltd. ("ECI") - an affiliated company (cont'd)
2. In the third quarter of 2002, ECI took a 34 million dollar provision
for a doubtful debt with respect to a long-term customer debt. The
balance of the debt after the provision is 121 million dollars. In
addition, ECI included a provision of 18 million dollars for a
decrease in the value of its investment in debentures convertible to
shares of the parent company of that customer.
3. During the first quarter of 2002, ECI recorded a pre-tax capital
gain of approximately 12 million dollars from the sale of 8.5% of
ECtel's shares and the exercise of stock options.
4. On December 6, 2001, a private placement agreement was signed
between ECI and a group of investors, whereby 12.5% of ECI's share
capital was allotted to those investors in consideration of
approximately 49 million dollars. The transaction was closed in
February 2002, after which Koor's holding in ECI decreased by 4.3%.
Koor recorded a loss of approximately NIS 72 million in its
financial statements for 2001 in respect of this allotment.
5. In the second quarter of 2001, Koor's Board of Directors gave its
approval for the management to make a credit line available to ECI
until February 2003 and if needed by ECI, up to a sum of 100 million
dollars, on terms which are no less favorable than market terms on
the date of making the credit line available. The credit line
expired without being utilized.
6. In June 2001, class actions were filed in the name of various
shareholders of ECI, against ECI and some of its officers: the
former Chairman of the Board (who also serves as Koor's CEO), ECI's
CEO and ECI's former CFO. The claims were filed in the name of all
the shareholders who had purchased ECI shares between May 2, 2000
and February 14, 2001 ("the Buyers"). The plaintiffs alleged that
ECI and said officers defrauded the Buyers, made false
representations and published misleading financial statements which
harmed the Buyers.
At the preliminary procedural hearing stage the Federal Court
dismissed the claim against the former Chairman of the Board of the
company, but approved the actions as is against the other
defendants, i.e. ECI and the other officers.
On May 16, 2002, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding
for dismissal of the class action. Under the memorandum of
understanding, a fund was established, to which ECI's insurers
transferred the settlement amount. It was also agreed that the
plaintiffs would cancel their claims against ECI and ECI's officers,
without any liability of wrongdoing being attributed to them.
In December 2002 the court approved the arrangement described in the
memorandum of understanding.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
A. ECI Telecom Ltd. ("ECI") - an affiliated company (cont'd)
7. Some of ECI's current and future liabilities to banks are secured by
certain liens on certain assets and rights, as well as an unlimited
negative pledge on ECI's assets. As a condition for further bank
credit and in accordance with the terms of the negative pledge, ECI
undertook to comply with a certain financial ratios.
Since October 1, 2002, ECI has failed to comply with some of the
financial ratios agreed upon in the financing agreement with the
banks, and therefore the banks are entitled to demand the immediate
repayment of all the loans. Accordingly, long-term loans of
approximately 107 million dollars were reclassified as current
liabilities. ECI is negotiating for a change in the terms of the
original financing agreement, including a change in the financial
ratios.
8. In the second half of 2000, the world demand for telecommunications
products declined, including those of ECI. In view of the continued
trend, ECI's management decided, during 2001, to undertake a series
of efficiency measures which included, inter alia, the
discontinuation of the production and marketing of certain products,
termination of development operations in the U.S.A. which were
purchased in the second quarter of 2000, and a reduction of manpower
by about 2,000 employees. Accordingly, ECI recorded in its financial
statements in 2001 a provision of approximately 108 million dollars
for decrease in value of inventories, and a provision of
approximately 166 million dollars for the impairment of goodwill,
intangible assets and fixed assets used for the terminated
operations and for the reorganization costs.
9. During the first quarter of 2001, other indications were received of
a change in ECI's fair value. These indications included, inter
alia, valuations made by an independent outside appraiser for ECI,
relating to the value of four of ECI's business units, discussions
concerning the sale of Lightscape Networks ("LSN"), which is one of
ECI's main business units, and another indication concerning the
value of LSN which derived from the assessments of an investment
bank regarding the value of LSN, which it prepared for examining the
possibility of raising capital by way of a private placement.
In view of the aforesaid, Koor's management decided, in the first
quarter, to reduce the book value of the investment in ECI in
respect of a decrease in value not of a temporary nature, by
approximately NIS 225 million, to NIS 2,379 million as at March 31,
2001.
During the second quarter of 2001, since the negative trends in the
telecommunications sector continued, and particularly in light of
the uncertainty as to the recovery of this market, Koor's management
decided to commission a comprehensive evaluation of ECI from the
same appraiser who had prepared the previous valuations for ECI.
ECI's fair value according to the findings of the valuation, ranges
from 985 million dollars to some 1,230 million dollars, and
therefore the fair value of Koor's investment in ECI were between
340 million dollars and 420 million dollars.
Based on the above, Koor's Board of Directors decided to reduce the
book value of the investment in ECI in respect of decrease in value
not of a temporary nature, by approximately NIS 632 million (in
addition to the reduction made in the first quarter of the year),
setting the investment at NIS 1,656 million at June 30, 2001.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
A. ECI Telecom Ltd. ("ECI") - an affiliated company (cont'd)
ECI's operations results and other indications, including an
indication from an outside appraiser, served Koor's management for
the valuation of its investment in ECI in the third quarter of 2001.
In view of the data available to the Koor management, as well as the
ongoing slowdown in the markets in which ECI operates, Koor's Board
of Directors decided to write-off the balance of the goodwill
allocated to the investment in ECI, in the amount of NIS 280
million. Thus, the write-offs of goodwill in 2001 amounted to
approximately NIS 1,127 million. The write-offs of goodwill were
included in the Statement of Operations under the item "Group equity
in the operating results of affiliates, net". The balance of Koor's
investment in ECI as at September 30, 2001 was NIS 1,284 million.
As at December 31, 2001, Koor's balance of the investment in ECI was
NIS 1,094 million.
10. The Company, while preparing its financial statements for the
periods ended March 31 and June 30, 2002, reviewed the need to
reduce the book value of the investment in ECI with respect to a
decline in the value of the investment which is not of a temporary
nature. The review is required under accepted accounting principles
and pursuant to the guidelines published by the Israel Securities
Authority in November 2001, which outline eleven "warning sings"
whose occurrence require the company to carry out the review.
Due to the fact that two of these "warning signs" existed - the
stock market share price and fundraising at a value lower than book
value, the Company carried out the required review when preparing
its financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2002. The
review was based on an evaluation made by an external appraiser in
March 2002 and on the development of ECI's business results from the
date of that valuation to the date of those financial statements.
The Company's management believed that the circumstances in those
periods did not require it to reduce the investment as presented in
the Company's financial statements as at March 31 and June 30, 2002.
11. In November 2002 an independent external appraiser made an
additional evaluation of ECI. According to this valuation, ECI's
value as at September 30, 2002 was in the range of 490 to 560
million dollars (between 4.6 and 5.2 dollars per share).
Based on this valuation, the Company's management decided to reduce
the book value of its investment in ECI so that on September 30,
2002 the investment was recorded at NIS 836 million (5.2 dollars per
share), which reflects the recoverable value of its investment in
ECI as a principal shareholder. Of the NIS 132 million reduction in
value, the Company realized a capital reserve from foreign currency
translation adjustments generated by Koor in relation to its
investment in ECI, in the amount of NIS 107 million. The balance of
NIS 25 million was charged to the statement of income and under the
item "Group equity in the operating results of affiliates".
At the request of the appraiser (who consented to the Company's use
of the valuation), the Company undertook to indemnify it against any
expense or financial loss, if any, which it incurs as a result of
any legal action against it by any third party which cites the
valuation as its cause.
As at December 31, 2002, Koor's balance of the investment in ECI is
NIS 825 million.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
A. ECI Telecom Ltd. ("ECI") - an affiliated company (cont'd)
12. For adjustment of the net loss of ECI as reported by it in
accordance with U.S. accounting principles for the net loss
according to Israeli accounting principles - see Note 28A(20).
B. Tadiran Ltd. (in voluntary liquidation) ("Tadiran") - a consolidated
company
1. On March 7, 2002, Tadiran's Board of Directors adopted a resolution
for the voluntary liquidation of Tadiran and the appointment of a
liquidator. Following the liquidation, the debit balance of the
capital reserve from translation differentials at Koor in respect of
its investment in Tadiran, of approximately NIS 398 million, was
transferred to the statement of operations.
2. In March 2002 Tadiran's estate assets were transferred as a
liquidation dividend to Koor. Most of the real estate assets were
sold to a group of investors headed by Denisra International Ltd.
and Ranitech Ltd. The consideration amounted to approximately NIS
278 million, and the capital gain was about NIS 30 million.
A tax reserve of about NIS 45 million, created in respect to those
assets, was realized, following realization of the real estate
assets, and the sum of approximately NIS 41 million in taxes was
paid.
C. Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. ("M-A Industries") - a consolidated
company
1. The consolidated companies of M-A Industries had, on December 31,
2002, agreements with banks whereby its consolidated companies sold
certain customer debts to the banks. In the balance sheet as at
December 31, 2002, the customer balance in respect of debts sold
deceased by 1.4 million dollars (December 31, 2001 - 10 million
dollars). The difference between the book balance of the debts sold
and the received consideration was charged to the statement of
operations. Under the agreements, the consolidated companies
undertook to indemnify the banks in certain cases defined in the
agreements, in which sold debts were not repaid.
In October 2001, M-A Industries and some of its consolidated
companies ("the Selling Companies") entered into a securitization
arrangement, for the sale of all their customer debts without right
of restitution (except for commercial disputes) to foreign companies
established for that purpose and which are neither owned nor
controlled by M-A Industries ("the Purchasing Companies"). Purchase
of the debts was financed by an American company from the Bank of
America Group. The volume expected to be at the disposal of the
Purchasing Companies is approximately 150 million dollars on a
current basis, so that the considerations received from the
customers whose debts were sold will be used to purchase new debts.
M-A Industries will handle the collection of the sold debts for the
Purchasing Companies, for a fee to be determined. Under the
securitization agreement, the debts of customers from South American
countries were not sold. The cash balance of customer debts sold as
at the balance sheet date amounted to approximately 101.8 million
dollars (December 31, 2001 - 95.5 million dollars).
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
C. Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. ("M-A Industries") - a consolidated
company (cont'd)
On the date of purchasing the debt, the Purchasing Companies will
pay most of the price of the debt in cash, and the balance in a
deferred liability which will be paid after collection of the sold
debt.
Under the securitization agreement, M-A Industries undertook to
maintain certain financial criteria relating mainly to the
liabilities to capital ratio, liquidity and profitability ratios. As
at the balance sheet date, M-A Industries is meeting these
conditions.
2. In April 2002, a consolidated company of M-A Industries acquired the
entire share capital of German company that distributes pesticides -
Feinchemie Schwebda GMbH ("Feinchemie"). The cost of the acquisition
was approximately 20.4 million dollars, where the acquiring company
might be required to pay an additional sum of up to 5 million euro,
subject to Feinchemie's revenues in 2002 and 2003.
The excess cost created at the time of the acquisition amounted to
approximately 20 million dollars (including 4 million dollars
created against a contingent liability, taking into account the
assessment of management with respect to Feinchemie's earnings as
aforesaid), which was allocated to goodwill and is being amortized
over 20 years.
Below are the circumstances and indicators which, in management's
opinion, justify amortization of the goodwill over a period of 20
years:
- The agrochemical market in Germany is the sixth largest in the
world.
- Feinchemie is Germany's ninth largest distributor of generic
agrochemical products.
- Feinchemic's area of activity is the marketing of agrochemical
products. These products are based on basic chemical changes
for which are not expected to undergo material technological
changes and for which there is no substitute in the
agricultural industry.
- Most of Feinchemie's customers are farmer and cooperatives,
which are characterized by very low churn.
- Entry barriers in Germany are very expensive, lengthy and
complex.
As of April 1, 2002, the financial statements of Feinchemie were
consolidated. The effect of the first-time consolidation on the
consolidated statement of operations was an additional income of
about 25 million dollars and additional net profit in M-A industries
(including amortization of goodwill) of about million dollars, and
an additional 65 million dollars in assets (including the goodwill
generated with the acquisition).
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
C. Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. ("M-A Industries") - a consolidated
company (cont'd)
3. In October and November 2002, foreign and domestic consolidated
companies of M-A Industries ("the Buying Companies") signed a number
of agreements with Bayer Crop Science AG, one of the largest
agrochemical companies in the world, for the acquisition of several
agrochemical products, licenses and distribution rights. The
acquisition amount was 178 million dollars.
The agreements were made contingent to the approval of the European
Union Commission, and some agreement also required the approval of
the German Trade Practices Authority. Some of the approvals were
obtained during 2002, and others after the balance sheet date.
By the balance sheet date, the Buying Companies had paid
approximately 131 million dollars in cash for the acquisition. The
balance, about 47 million dollars, was paid after the balance sheet
date and is presented under the item "Other Payables".
Under the acquisition agreements, the Buying Companies also acquired
inventory valued at approximately 20 million dollars, 12 million
dollars of which were acquired in 2002.
4. During 2001, consolidated companies of M-A Industries acquired four
new agrochemical products, as well as the marketing and distribution
rights for a package of products in Scandinavian countries, from
Aventis and Syngenta. The cost of the acquisition was approximately
105 million dollars, and is included under the item "Intangible
assets and deferred expense". The sum of approximately 20 million
dollars was allocated to the costs of registration and licenses and
is depreciated over 20 years. while 2.5 million dollars was
allocated to the acquisition of agreements with third parties and
depreciated over 10 years. The depreciations are included under the
item "Selling and marketing expenses". The balance of the cost is
allocated to "Purchase of a Product as a Going Concern", which
includes intellectual property rights, trademark, brand,
technological know-how, customer information, raw material
suppliers, etc. which represent goodwill amortized over 20 years in
the item "Other income (expenses), net". The consideration for
acquisition of marketing and distribution rights amounted to
approximately 5 million dollars and will depreciated over 9 years.
In April 2002 a consolidated company acquired a new herbicide
product from Syngenta for approximately 10 million dollars. Under
the agreements, if sales of some of the products in the next three
years exceed certain volumes, an additional consideration, which is
likely to reach some 8.3 million dollars will be paid. As at the
date of approval of the financial statements, M-A Industries
estimates that the additional consideration will not be paid, and
therefore no provision was included in the financial statements.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
C. Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. ("M-A Industries") - a consolidated
company (cont'd)
5. In December 2001 the supplement agreement signed August 2000 ("the
Supplementary Agreement") between a company from the M-A Industries
Group and the minority shareholder of a consolidated company of M-A
Industries in Brazil ("Millenia"), for the acquisition of all their
shares, which represented about 28.5% of the shares of Millenia was
completed. M-A Industries has full ownership and control of
Millenia, following the acquisition. The acquisition consideration
amounted to approximately 45.2 million dollars and 1.5 million
shares of M-A Industries Ltd. The excess cost created by the
acquisition amounts to about 32 million dollars, which was allocated
to goodwill and amortized over 20 years.
6. In December 2001, a sudden deterioration in the economic and
political situation in Argentina led to the paralysis of the
country's political and economic systems, along with almost complete
uncertainty about the future. As a result of these events, trading
in foreign currency was temporarily halted. In January 2002, the
Argentina's Congress granted the President legal authority to
devalue the Argentina peso against the dollar (to which the peso had
been linked by law for about 10 years), following which the
government of Argentina announced a devaluation of about 29% (i.e.
1.4 peso per dollar). During February 2002, the law in Argentina was
changed to state that the peso would be a floating currency and the
rate of 1.4 pesos per dollar for exporters and importers no longer
exists. On January 11, 2002, trading resumed in the foreign currency
market in Argentina, and a conversion rate of 1.7 pesos to the
dollar was set. This conversion rate was the determining rate as at
December 31, 2001. As a result of the devaluation, the consolidated
company's assets in Argentina eroded (mainly trade receivables and
other debts receivable) in 2001 at the amount of approximately 15
million dollars. In addition, due to the economic and political
situation in Argentina, M-A industries included in 2001 a one-time
allowance of 8 million dollars, mainly on account of bad debt.
The recession in Argentina continued in 2002 and the peso was
devalued further by approximately 98% (from 1.7 peso to the dollar
on December 31, 2001 to 3.37 peso to the dollar on December 31,
2002).
In July 2002 the government of Argentina published regulations
setting the various rates for the linkage of customer debt payments
to the dollar, so that customer debts deriving from the sale of
agricultural inputs denominated in dollars would be paid at the
dollar exchange rate applicable on the date of payment, less
discounts ranging from 25% to 60%, which were determined according
to the products for which the agricultural inputs were used, as
defined in those regulations.
Due to the ongoing devaluation and economic crisis in Argentina and
in view of the experience gained in the application of the
regulations published by its government, M-A industries included a
provision of about 10.8 million dollars in 2002 in respect to bad
debts and in respect to erosion of the assets of the consolidated
company in Argentina.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
C. Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. ("M-A Industries") - a consolidated
company (cont'd)
The continued recession in Argentina, the return of high inflation
and high devaluation rates of the peso to the dollar, are liable to
influence the results of operations and the business status of the
consolidated company in Argentina. M-A Industries and its
consolidated companies are guarantors for the liabilities of the
consolidated company to the banks in Argentina in a total amount of
about 17 million dollars.
7. During 2002, the local currency in Brazil was devalued against the
dollar by about 52%, accompanied by high volatility throughout the
year.
8. M-A Industries and its consolidated companies acted to minimize the
exposure in respect of surplus monetary assets over monetary
liabilities in the Brazilian real and the Argentinian peso.
9. Under a prospectus in November 2001, M-A Industries issued
convertible debentures and options. The net proceeds from the issue
were approximately 62.5 million dollars.
On January 23, 2002, M-A Industries issued to investors NIS
133,980,000 par value convertible debentures, as part of a private
placement, for a total consideration of approximately 29.5 million
dollars. The terms of these debentures are the same as the terms for
the debentures issued by M-A Industries under a prospectus in
November 2001. See Note 15B(3).
As at December 31, 2002, it is unlikely that the debentures will be
converted or that the options will be exercised.
10. In April 2001 M-A Industries' Board of Directors adopted a
resolution for the distribution of options to the employees of M-A
Industries and its consolidated companies. According to the plan,
over the next two years, 17,400,000 options, exercisable into
17,400,000 ordinary shares of NIS 1 par value each of M-A
Industries, at an exercise price of NIS 8.76, linked to the dollar
(all the options were allocated by the balance sheet date) will be
allocated.
11. In 2001, Koor purchased 2,100,000 par value of shares of M-A
Industries for NIS 22 million, and sold 19,383,000 shares of M-A
Industries for approximately NIS 181 million (at the stock exchange
price - NIS 8.80). The capital gain recorded during the third
quarter of 2001 amounted to approximately NIS 14 million.
12. In May 2001 M-A Industries' Board of Directors decided to adopt a
dividend policy at 15% - 30% of the annual net profit, subject to
the existence of profits worthy of distribution and to specific
decisions of the Board of Directors.
In accordance with this policy, a dividend of 11.5 million dollars
was distributed in respect of 2001 profits, and a dividend of 8.5
million dollars was announced and distributed in 2002. After the
balance sheet date, an additional dividend of 9.5 million dollars
was announced with respect to 2002 profits.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
C. Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd. ("M-A Industries") - a consolidated
company (cont'd)
13. The percentage of the Company's holding in M-A Industries as at
December 31, 2002 is 52.37%. Assuming exercise and conversion of all
the convertible securities issued and allotted by M-A Industries,
the percentage of the Company's holding in M-A Industries will
decrease to 43.56%.
D. Mashav Enterprise and Development Ltd. ("Mashav") - a
proportionately consolidated company
In January 2000 Koor and Clal Industries & Investments Ltd.
("Clal"), completed a transaction for the sale of Mashav whereby
Koor sold to Clal all its holdings (50%) in Mashav in consideration
of NIS 962 million and 47.5% of the share capital in Mashal Alumina
Industries Ltd. The capital gain to Koor from this sale was
approximately NIS 392 million before tax, and after tax was
approximately NIS 252 million.
During December 1999, before the above transaction was closed,
Mashav distributed a dividend to Koor and Clal in the amount of NIS
767 million.
E. Telrad Networks Ltd. ("Telrad") - a consolidated company
1. In 2002, Telrad's board of directors is approved a reorganization
plan that included additional employee retirement in addition to the
previous retirement plans from 2000 and 2001. The financial
statements for 2002 include an expense of NIS 109 million, recorded
under the item "Other income (expenses), net" (the cost of the
reorganization plan in 2001 and 2000 amounted to NIS 92 million and
NIS 278 million respectively). The amounts scheduled for payment
during 2003 are presented as current liabilities.
2. As at the balance sheet date, Telrad did not meet some of the
financial ratios defined in an agreement with the banks. The company
reached agreement in principle with the banks, whereby approximately
NIS 129 million of loans were repaid. NIS 33 million of short-term
credit was converted into long-term loans, and the balance of the
debt was rescheduled.
A written agreement has not yet been drafted, but its principles are
reflected in the financial statements as at December 31, 2002.
3. In 2000, a series of agreements were signed between the Company,
Telrad and Nortel Networks ("Nortel"), whereby a new company was
established in Israel - Nortel Network Israel Ltd. ("Nortel
Israel"), controlled by Nortel. Koor and Telrad invested 5.6 million
dollars in the share capital in exchange for 28% of the rights to
profits, without voting rights, and made shareholders' loans
available to Nortel Israel in the amount of 43 million dollars at 6%
annual interest, to be repaid in 2003.
Telrad signed an agreement with Nortel Israel whereby the marketing
operations of public exchanges and TX1 business exchanges would be
carried out by Nortel Israel, while Telrad would be a sub-contractor
for the manufacture of those exchanges.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
E. Telrad Networks Ltd. ("Telrad") - a consolidated company (cont'd)
Telrad received 90 million dollars in respect of the transaction
over and above the book value of the transferred assets. As a
result, in 2000 Koor recorded a capital gain after tax of
approximately NIS 278 million. Koor and Telrad were granted a put
option to sell to Nortel the shares in Nortel Israel, and at the
same time, Nortel was granted a call option to purchase those
shares.
The two options have identical exercise prices and can be exercised
in 2003 at a price reflecting the amount of the investment plus a
yield defined in the agreement. The Company estimates that the
probability of one of the options not being exercised is low.
In view of the above, the investment in Nortel Israel and the loans
it was granted are presented in current assets (in 2001 the
investment was presented under the item "Investments and other
receivables").
4. In 2001 a contract was signed between Telrad and ECtel (a public
company and ECI's subsidiary), whereby Telrad sold all its holdings
(100%) in Net-Eye Ltd. to ECtel, which issued shares and options to
Telrad in consideration of the acquisition.
The transaction was handled in Koor's financial statements in
accordance with the accounting principles for similar asset-exchange
transactions, and accordingly, no profit or loss was recorded from
the transaction (See also Note 27C).
5. In May 2002, Telrad signed a share swap and merger plan agreement
with Connegy Inc., whereby a wholly-owned consolidated company of
Telrad merged with Connegy Inc. After the merger, the Company holds
52% of the share capital of Telrad Connegy Communications Inc.
(formerly Connegy Inc.).
The transaction was treated in the financial statements in
accordance with the accounting principles for similar asset swaps,
and therefore, no loss or gain was recorded from the transaction.
F. Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. ("Elisra") - a consolidated company
1. On July 2, 2002, the Company, Elisra and Elta Electronic Industries
Ltd. ("Elta" or "the Buyer") signed an agreement ("the Purchase
Agreement") whereby Koor would sell to Elta 30% of Elisra's shares
for 100 million dollars.
In addition, Koor granted to Elta options to increase its holding in
Elisra by up to an additional 8% in consideration of a maximum sum
of approximately 26 million dollars. Under the Purchase Agreement,
Koor agreed to indemnify the Buyer if certain conditions, set out in
the Agreement, existed. Also see Note 18A(2).
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F. Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. ("Elisra") - a consolidated company
(cont'd)
An agreement, between Koor and Elta, to which Elisra is a party, set
out the structure of the Elisra's Board of Directors and its
decision-making process, and imposed certain limitations on the sale
of Elisra's shares.
In addition, a cooperation agreement was signed between Elisra and
Elta, with regard to their activities, including a proposal for an
agreed basket of products and the principles for selecting a project
leader from time to time.
Following the Agreement, it became feasible to utilize Koor's tax
losses carried forward, and therefore, a tax asset of approximately
NIS 121 million was recorded under the income tax item.
In November 2002, after receipt of the required approvals, the
transaction was completed.
In the fourth quarter, Koor recorded a capital gain of approximately
NIS 346 million, under the item "Other income, net", and tax
expenses of approximately NIS 121 million following utilization of
the tax asset mentioned above.
2. On March 17, 2001, a fire broke out at the plants of Elisra's
consolidated companies - Tadiran Systems Ltd. and Tadiran
Spectralink Ltd. The consolidated companies' management estimated,
on the basis, inter alia, on the opinion of its professional
advisers, that the indemnity from the insurance companies would be
not less than the book value of the damaged property, i.e. about 33
million dollars. By December 30, 2002, the insurance companies had
transferred advance payments of about 10 million dollars.
In view of the ongoing processes and the opinion of Elisra's
management that additional legal proceedings will be necessary, the
balance of the above amount is presented as a long-term debt.
The amount of the claim filed against the insurance company is
considerably higher than the book value of the damaged assets, and
is based on their market value, recourse costs and compensation for
the loss of income. In October 2002 the consolidated companies
submitted a revised claim to the insurance company.
3. In the year ended December 31 2002, BVR (a subsidiary of Elisra)
incurred an operating loss of $3.9 million and a net loss of 5.8
million dollars and had negative cash flows from operating
activities of 3 million dollars. In addition, as of December 31,
2002 BVR has a deficiency in its shareholders' equity of 3.6 million
dollars and a working capital deficit of 5.4 million dollars. On the
same date, BVR's cash balances amounted to 860 thousand dollars and
its short-term bank credit totaled 15.1 million dollars. Subsequent
to balance sheet date, BVR reached an agreement with its principal
bank lenders to reschedule the repayment of short-terms loans in the
amount 9 million dollars to June 30, 2004.
BVR is confident that the rescheduling of the above mentioned loans,
together with meeting forecasted cash flows from operating
activities for 2003, as well as obtaining orders forecasted in the
budget approved by its Board of Directors will enable it to meet its
anticipated commitments for at least 12 months following the date of
approval of its financial statements.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
F. Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. ("Elisra") - a consolidated company
(cont'd)
3. (cont'd)
The losses incurred by BVR and its financial position has prompted
Elisra to write-down the goodwill recorded on the acquisition of BVR
by approximately NIS 36 million. The book value of the net assets of
BVR together with the balance of goodwill following the
above-mentioned write-down is negligible.
During 2000 and 2001, provisions of approximately NIS 44 million and
NIS 38.8 million respectively were recorded in the goodwill of BVR,
in order to reflect a decrease in value not of a temporary nature,
based, inter alia, on the business operations, the backlog, and
updated assessment of the market potential. The provisions are
included under the item "Other income (expenses), net".
G. United Steel Mills Ltd. ("USM")
On November 5, 2001, the Haifa District Court gave a liquidation
order for USM Group Ltd., under which Adv. Ilan Shavit was appointed
as special manager until a permanent liquidator would be appointed.
Previously, from March 16, 2000 to July 30, 2001, the group was
managed under a stay of proceedings order, and from August 1, 2001
under a temporary liquidation order.
Due to the liquidation proceeding which commenced on August 1, 2001,
the consolidation of USM in the financial statements of Koor was
terminated at the beginning of the third quarter of 2001. In 2001,
the operations of USM constituted the entire activity in the
construction and infrastructure segment in Koor's operations, after
two other companies in this segment were sold during 2000.
Therefore, in the Statement of Operations, including the earning
(loss) per share for the year that ended December 31, 2001,
operations in the construction and infrastructure segment are
presented as a segment whose operations were discontinued (see Note
23(h)).
During 2001, in the period when the group was managed under the
stay of proceedings order, Koor made available, ex gratia and
without committing to it, a special credit line of about NIS 30
million, which was given concurrently with credit arrangements
given ex gratia by the banks, and was intended to finance the
expenses involved in the sale of the plants and the workers'
retirement arrangements. Since Koor was not a guarantor for the
debts of USM to third parties, it had no share in USM's losses for
the first six months of 2001 beyond the aforementioned amount.
H. Koor Corporate Venture Capital ("Koor CVC")- a consolidated
partnership
1. On January 2, 2000, Koor and a wholly-owned subsidiary set up a
registered partnership called "Koor Corporate Venture Capital",
through which Koor concentrates its investment activities in venture
capital funds and in technological companies with growth potential.
See Note 18B(5) for investment commitments and investments after the
balance sheet date.
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Note 3 - Information Regarding Certain Investee Companies (cont'd)
H. Koor Corporate Venture Capital ("Koor CVC")- a consolidated
partnership (cont'd)
2. During the reporting period, Koor CVC's management estimated that
the value of the investments in the portfolio was lower than the
cost of the investment, and therefore decided to reduce the value of
the investment by approximately NIS 95 million (as outlined in the
following item 3).
3. On January 9, 2003 Koor CVC signed a letter of intent with a
secondary venture capital fund (the "Acquiring fund") for the sale
of its limited partnership in certain venture capital funds ("the
Funds"). The letter of intent states that from now on, the balance
of Koor CVC's commitment in the Funds would be transferred to the
Acquiring CVC.
In view of the aforesaid, a provision was recorded for decline in
value, at 50% of the balance of the equity in the Funds Being Sold,
so that their value in the financial statements reflects 50% of the
equity of the funds being sold.
I. Divestiture of additional holdings
1. On May 4, 2001, Koor Group sold, free of charge, all its holdings
(50%) in Sigmaone Communications ("Sigma1") to the KL-LLC group
("the Buyers"), the other shareholders in Sigma1.
In the sale transaction, Koor and the Buyers transferred 2 million
dollars to Sigma1, to ensure its operation as a going concern. Koor
Group also replaced the existing debt of Sigma1 to it with a new
debt, which includes an option to convert the debt to shares of
about 15% of the capital of Sigma1, on the transaction date.
Accordingly, the financial statements of Koor recorded a provision
in the amount of the investment, including the loans which Koor
extended to Sigma1, of approximately 10 million dollars.
2. During 2001, a consolidated subsidiary of Koor Properties Ltd. (a
company wholly-owned by Koor) sold part of its real estate assets in
consideration of NIS 51 million (of which approximately NIS 34
million were received in 2002). Neither a profit nor a loss was
recorded from the sale.
3. In the first quarter of 2001, a provision of 10 million dollars was
recorded for a decrease in value of investments in investee
companies, so as to reflect, in the company's estimation, the
anticipated losses as a result of the expected realization from
investments or from a decrease in value not of a temporary nature.
The reduction is recorded in the item "Other income (expenses),
net". The balance of this provision as at December 31, 2001 is 8.7
million dollars.
4. During December 2002, pursuant to the Company's decision to
concentrate its public holdings, Koor sold 3,000,000 ECI shares to a
wholly-owned company at the market exchange price. The transaction
was handled in accordance with the Securities regulations
(Presentation of actions between a corporation and its controlling
shareholder in the financial statements) - 1996.
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Note 4 - Short-Term Deposits and Investments
Consolidated Company
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December 31 December 31
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2002 2001 2002 2001
-------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
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Marketable securities (1):
Debentures 149,141 349,556 127,559 328,648
Short-term Treasury notes 164,917 69,866 129,328 69,836
Shares and options 53,291 112,430 49,801 106,203
Mutual fund participation
certificates 4,675 8,159 - -
-------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
372,024 540,011 306,688 504,687
Deposits in banks and financial
institutions 451,436 99,066 394,542 -
Short-term loans and current
maturities of long-term loans 234,974 3,240 176,025 3,240
-------------- ------------ -------------- -----------
1,058,434 642,317 877,255 507,927
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(1) Presented at market value.
Note 5 - Trade Receivables
Consolidated:
December 31
--------------------------------
2002 2001
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NIS thousands
--------------------------------
Open accounts 1,556,693 1,848,508
Deferred promissory note and receivables from sale
of customers' debts* 383,394 315,163
Post dated checks receivable and credit card
companies 51,561 33,045
Current maturities of long-term trade receivables 49,508 49,016
---------- ---------
2,041,156 2,245,732
========== =========
Including:
Net of allowance for doubtful accounts 96,319 107,332
========== =========
* According to the accounting principles relating to sale of customer debts
(Note 2R), the balance of the customer debts, which were sold in the
securitization transaction, and whose associated control and risks have
been completely transferred to the purchaser, were written off. For the
share in customer debt included in the securitization transaction, and
which were not recognized as a sale, a deferred promissory note was
recorded (December 31, 2002 - NIS 357,468 thousand, December 31, 2001 -
NIS 304,075 thousand), see Note 3C(1).
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Note 6 - Other Receivables
Consolidated Company
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December 31 December 31
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2002 2001 2002 2001
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
----------------------------- --------------------------------
Government agencies 134,424 *164,639 724 472
Deferred taxes, see Note 16F 74,481 112,007 - -
Accrued income 40,522 135,258 2,404 2,493
Prepaid expenses 45,560 46,316 - -
Employees 10,121 13,258 - -
Affiliates - current accounts 3,201 3,410 - -
Others 150,451 159,285 46,975 12,887
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458,760 634,173 50,103 15,852
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* Reclassified
Note 7 - Inventories and Work in Progress
Consolidated:
December 31
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2002 2001
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NIS thousands
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A. Inventories and work in progress,
net of customer advances
Presented as current assets:
Industrial inventory:
Raw and auxiliary materials 596,237 689,242
Goods and work in progress (1) 261,889 272,628
Finished goods 1,082,042 863,448
Advances in respect of materials 3,439 17,566
Inventories for trading operations - merchandise,
including advance payments 74,283 74,840
------------ -----------
2,017,890 1,917,724
Less - customer advances 8,276 47,188
------------ -----------
2,009,614 1,870,536
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Note 7 - Inventories and Work in Progress (cont'd)
December 31
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2002 2001
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NIS thousands
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B. Customer advances, net of work in progress
Presented as current liabilities:
Customer advances in respect of work in
progress (1)(2)(3) 234,459 299,111
Less - inventory and work in progress 189 1,053
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234,270 298,058
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(1) Net of provision for loss in respect
of work in progress 62,785 13,916
============= ===========
(2) Not including long-term advances
(3) See Note 22 regarding guarantees provided
for securing the gross amounts of
customer advances (including
long-term advances).
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Note 8 - Investments in Investee companies
December 31
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2002 2001
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NIS thousands
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A. Consolidated balance sheet - affiliates
Net asset value of the investments (1)(2) 1,013,968 1,370,464
----------- ------------
Goodwill and original difference (2):
Original amount 67,742 79,525
Accumulated amortization (46,474) (40,344)
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21,268 39,181
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Long-term loans (3) 26,066 28,485
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1,061,302 1,438,130
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(1) As follows:
Net asset value of investments as at December 31, 1991 282,484 282,484
Changes from January 1, 1992:
Cost of shares acquired or received 1,284,126 1,259,839
Accumulated earnings, net (611,482) (361,060)
Changes in capital reserves and
Foreign currency translation adjustments (20,794) 79,104
Initially consolidated subsidiaries, net 474,130 474,130
Disposals, net (394,496) (364,033)
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1,013,968 1,370,464
=========== ============
(2) Including investments in companies traded on the Stock
Exchange in Tel Aviv or abroad, in NIS millions:
Carrying value 981 1,323
=========== ============
Market value as at balance date 430 958
=========== ============
(3) Linkage terms and interest rates relating to long-term loans:
Linked to the CPI - bearing interest at the rate of 5.5% 19,519 22,062
Linked to the Dollar - in part bearing interest up to the
rate of 3.4%, and in part bearing no interest 6,547 6,423
----------- ------------
26,066 28,485
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Note 8 - Investment in Investee Companies (cont'd)
B. Company balance sheet - investees
December 31
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2002 2001
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NIS thousands
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Shares:
Net asset value of the investments 2,093,307 *2,898,292
----------- ------------
Goodwill and original differences:
Original amount, net 224,629 *350,919
Accumulated amortization (109,502) (93,568)
----------- ------------
115,127 257,351
----------- ------------
Book value (1) 2,208,434 3,155,642
Payments on account of shares (1) 59,960 59,960
Long-term loans and capital notes (2) 1,445,147 1,555,556
Non-current inter-company accounts (3) 3,112 2,209
----------- ------------
3,716,653 4,773,367
=========== ============
(1) As follows:
Cost of shares including accumulated
earnings as at December 31, 1991 2,071,733 2,071,733
Changes from January 1, 1992:
Cost of acquired shares 7,173,332 7,161,255
Accumulated earnings, net (4,531,108) (3,311,639)
Changes in capital reserves, net 118,445 (286,071)
Disposals (2,564,008) (2,419,676)
----------- ------------
Book value, including payments on
account of shares (4) 2,268,394 3,215,602
=========== ============
* Reclassified
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Note 8 - Investment in Investee Companies (cont'd)
B. Company balance sheet - investees (cont'd)
December 31
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2002 2001
------------ -----------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------
(2) Long-term loans and capital notes:
Long-term loans (a) 122,874 163,384
Capital notes - unlinked and not bearing
interest (b) 1,404,226 1,425,273
------------ -----------
1,527,100 1,588,657
Less - current maturities of long-term loans 81,953 33,101
------------ -----------
1,445,147 1,555,556
============ ===========
(a) Long-term loans classified by linkage terms and interest rates:
Interest rate
at December 31 December 31 December 31
2002 2002 2001
-------------- --------- ---------
% NIS thousands
-------------- --------- ---------
Linked to the Dollar 3.73 5,921 5,879
Linked to the CPI 2.0-2.75 73,114 78,447
Linked to the CPI No interest 43,839 79,058
--------- ---------
122,874 163,384
========= =========
(b) Capital notes are not presented at their present value, since their
repayment date has not yet been fixed by the parties.
(3) Non-current inter-company
accounts:
December 31
-----------------------------------
2002 2001
------------ -----------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------
Linked to the Dollar 142 142
Unlinked-bears interest at the rate of
the increase in the CPI 2,970 2,067
------------ -----------
3,112 2,209
============ ===========
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Note 8 - Investment in Investee Companies (cont'd)
B. Company balance sheet - investees (cont'd)
December 31
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2002 2001
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NIS thousands
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(4) Including investments in
marketable shares traded on
the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange or
abroad in NIS millions:
Carrying value 1,363 1,770
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Market value as at balance date 811 1,462
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Note 9 - Other Investments and Receivables
A. Composition:
Consolidated Company
--------------------------------- ----------------------------------
December 31 December 31
--------------------------------- ----------------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
--------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Deposits in banks and in
financial institutions 77,755 417,733 55,207 393,833
Non-current trade receivables 26,473 61,231 - -
Long-term loans receivable
from others 51,482 280,810 - 175,054
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
155,710 759,774 55,207 568,887
Marketable securities 1,513 3,184 - -
Venture capital investment 289,745 336,326 - -
Indemnification receivable for fire
damages 110,140 - - -
Non-marketable shares and
payments on account 1,746 26,674 1,746 20,570
Others 23,666 30,833 153 223
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
582,520 1,156,791 57,106 589,680
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Note 9 - Other Investments and Receivables (cont'd)
B. Classification by linkage terms and interest rates of deposits,
non-current debts of customers and long-term loans from others:
Consolidated:
Average
interest rates at December 31
December 31 --------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
----------------- --------- ---------
% NIS thousands
----------------- --------------------------------
Linked to the CPI Mainly 5.7 62,041 405,175
Linked to the foreign currency (mainly to the Dollar) 0 - 10.0 90,979 354,331
Unlinked 0 - 11.3 2,690 268
--------- ---------
155,710 759,774
========= =========
Company:
Average
interest rates at December 31
December 31 --------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
----------------- --------- ---------
% NIS thousands
----------------- --------------------------------
Linked to the CPI 5.7 55,207 396,924
Linked to the Dollar - 171,963
--------- ---------
55,207 568,887
========= =========
C. Repayment schedule of deposits, non-current customers balances and
long-term loans from others, in the consolidated balance sheet:
Consolidated Company
---------------------------- ----------------------------
December 31 December 31
---------------------------- ----------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
--------- ----------- --------- ----------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
---------------------------- ----------------------------
Amounts collectible in the:
Second year 101,149 669,274 55,207 559,387
Third year 19,702 43,046 - 9,500
Fourth year 8,762 10,819 - -
Fifth year 5,439 31,495 - -
Thereafter and without a
specific maturity date 20,658 5,140 - -
--------- ----------- --------- ----------
155,710 759,774 55,207 568,887
========= =========== ========= =========
F-55
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 10 - Fixed Assets
A. Consolidated
Land Buildings Machinery, Vehicles
(including equipment and
leasehold and forklifts
land) installations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost as at January 1, 2002 125,749 1,737,152 3,930,986 71,297
Additions during the year 973 28,758 194,866 9,009
Adjustments resulting from
foreign currency translation
differences* 500 4,157 17,715 535
Formerly consolidated
subsidiaries, net 237 7,690 24 1,506
Other changes during the
year, net - (8,419) (1,515) (18,996)
----------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Balance as at December 31, 2002 127,459 1,769,338 4,142,076 63,351
=========== =========== ============ ==========
Accumulated depreciation as at
January 1, 2002 1,188 596,985 2,147,771 32,445
Additions during the year 57 45,221 187,331 8,852
Adjustments resulting from
foreign currency translation
differences* 5 1,748 10,898 238
Formerly consolidated
subsidiaries, net - 2,037 14 763
Other changes during the year, net - (1,571) (32,539) (11,124)
----------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Balance as at December 31, 2002 1,250 644,420 2,313,475 31,174
----------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Net book value as at
December 31, 2002 126,209 1,124,918 1,828,601 32,177
=========== =========== ============ ==========
Net book value as at
December 31, 2001 124,561 1,140,167 1,783,215 38,852
=========== =========== ============ ==========
[table continued]
Office Tools Installations Total
furniture and under
and instruments construction
equipment and payments
on account of
acquisition
of assets
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost as at January 1, 2002 185,165 4,316 15,616 6,070,281
Additions during the year 26,618 - 19,569 279,793
Adjustments resulting from
foreign currency translation
differences* 1,120 - 114 24,141
Formerly consolidated
subsidiaries, net 3,264 - - 12,721
Other changes during the
year, net (7,903) (1,060) (33,798) (71,691)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
Balance as at December 31, 2002 208,264 3,256 1,501 6,315,245
=========== =========== ============ ============
Accumulated depreciation as at
January 1, 2002 109,689 - - 2,888,078
Additions during the year 19,589 - - 261,050
Adjustments resulting from
foreign currency translation
differences* 711 - - 13,600
Formerly consolidated
subsidiaries, net 1,909 - - 4,723
Other changes during the year, net (7,157) - - (52,391)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
Balance as at December 31, 2002 124,741 - - 3,115,060
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
Net book value as at
December 31, 2002 83,523 3,256 1,501 3,200,185
=========== =========== ============ ============
Net book value as at
December 31, 2001 75,476 4,316 15,616 3,182,203
=========== =========== ============ ============
* See Note 2B(3)
F-56
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 10 - Fixed Assets (cont'd)
A. Consolidated (cont'd)
(1) Some of the real estate properties have not yet been registered in
the Land Registry Office in the name of the subsidiaries, in some
cases because of the absence of formal parceling of the area.
Leasehold rights are for a period of 49 years, ended in the year
2002 and thereafter. Certain leases provide an option for extension
for another 49 years.
The cost of leasehold real estate as at December 31, 2002, is
approximately NIS 812 million, of which approximately NIS 456
million is under a capitalized lease.
(2) After deduction of investment grants, net of depreciation, which
have been received from the State of Israel by certain subsidiaries
under the terms of the Law for the Encouragement of Capital
Investments, 1959, amounting to NIS 199 million, adjusted, and NIS
203 million, adjusted, as at December 31, 2002 and 2001,
respectively (see also Note 16A).
(3) Includes capitalized interest amounting to NIS 93,278 thousand
adjusted, and NIS 81,330 thousand adjusted to December 31, 2002 and
2001, respectively.
(4) As for amounts charged to cost of fixed assets, see Notes 23B and E.
(5) Including fully depreciated assets amounting to NIS 1,033 million,
adjusted to December 31, 2002.
(6) See Note 22 regarding liens.
F-57
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 10 - Fixed Assets (cont'd)
B. Company
Composition of the assets and accumulated depreciation, according
to major groups, and changes therein during the current year, are
as follows:
Balance at Changes during the year Balance
beginning ----------------------------- at end
of year Additions Disposals of year
----------- ---------- --------- ---------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Cost:
Offices and land * 36,700 - - 36,700
Vehicles 563 - 563 -
Office equipment 6,495 110 240 6,365
----------- ---------- --------- ---------
43,758 110 803 43,065
----------- ---------- --------- ---------
Accumulated depreciation:
Offices 2,411 1,078 - 3,489
Vehicles 314 56 370 -
Office equipment 2,447 562 235 2,774
----------- ---------- --------- ---------
5,172 1,696 605 6,263
----------- ---------- --------- ---------
Net book value:
Land and offices 34,289 33,211
Vehicles 249 -
Office equipment 4,048 3,591
----------- ---------- --------- ---------
38,586 36,802
=========== ========== ========= =========
(*) Represents the ownership of two stories in an office building in Tel Aviv
and leasehold rights to land in Dimona, in an area of 27 dunams, not yet
registered in the Company's name. These offices have not as yet been
registered in the name of the Company at the Land Registry Office. The
offices are on land leased under a capital lease for a period of 49 years
ending in 2044.
F-58
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 11 - Other Assets, Net of Amortization
A. Consolidated balance sheet
December 31
-------------------------------
2002 2001
---------- -----------
NIS thousands
-------------------------------
Intangible assets-goodwill:
Original amounts 903,663 823,591
Accumulated amortization 360,835 261,285
---------- -----------
542,828 562,306
---------- -----------
Licensing of products abroad:
Original amounts 713,868 549,659
Accumulated amortization 355,056 293,201
---------- -----------
358,812 256,458
---------- -----------
Intangible assets in the purchase of products:(1)
Original amounts 1,346,791 495,600
Accumulated amortization 48,567 21,252
---------- -----------
1,298,224 474,348
---------- -----------
Marketing rights and others:
Original amounts 213,238 118,182
Accumulated amortization 54,307 64,216
---------- -----------
158,931 53,966
---------- -----------
Deferred expenses:
Debentures issuance costs:
Original amount 13,566 34,706
Accumulated amortization 2,402 22,520
---------- -----------
11,164 12,186
---------- -----------
Deferred taxes receivable
(see Note 16(F)) 72,906 103,964
---------- -----------
2,442,865 1,463,228
========== ===========
(1) Including intellectual property rights, trade mark, technological
know-how, etc.
B. Company balance sheet
The Company's deferred expenses relating to NIS 17,526 thousand of
debentures, were fully depreciated in 2001.
F-59
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 12 - Credit from Banks and Others
A. Composition:
Consolidated Company
------------------------------ --------------------------------
December 31 December 31
------------------------------ --------------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
------------------------------ ------------------------------------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------------------------ --------------------------------
From banks 1,330,091 1,281,362 197,554 343,403
Current maturities of long-term
loans and debentures 1,029,894 565,097 603,410 66,379
---------- --------- --------- -----------
2,359,985 1,846,459 800,964 409,782
See also Note 15A
B. Classification by linkage terms and average interest rates:
Consolidated
Average ----------------------------------
interest rates at December 31
December 31 ----------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
--------------------- ------------ ------------
% NIS thousands
--------------------- ----------------------------------
Linked to foreign currency (mainly to 2.1 - 14.8
the Dollar) (mainly 2.1 -4.6) 997,072 969,490
Unlinked 2.1 - 11.4
(mainly 10.6 - 11.4) 333,019 311,872
------------ ------------
1,330,091 1,281,362
============ ===========
Consolidated
Average ----------------------------------
interest rates at December 31
December 31 ----------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
--------------------- ------------ ------------
% NIS thousands
--------------------- ----------------------------------
Linked to the Dollar 2.7 - 3.2 179,532 305,800
Unlinked 10.2 18,022 37,603
------------ -----------
197,554 343,403
============ ===========
C. See Note 22 regarding liens to secure credit.
F-60
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 13 - Trade Payables
Consolidated Company
------------------------------- -----------------------------
December 31 December 31
------------------------------- -----------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
------------------------------- -----------------------------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------------------------- -----------------------------
Open debts 1,181,420 1,338,835 1,074 191
Cheques and notes payable 24,494 25,481 208 -
---------- --------- ------- --------
1,205,914 1,364,316 1,282 191
========== ========= ======= =======
Note 14 - Other Payables
Consolidated Company
------------------------------- -----------------------------
December 31 December 31
------------------------------- -----------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------------------------- -----------------------------
Employees and
withholdings remittable 138,156 138,451 22 900
Provision for vacation pay and
vacation expense allowance 112,043 110,601 2,951 1,471
Expenses to be paid 281,335 203,382 30,419 25,027
Government agencies
(including taxes) 143,949 *153,090 1,568 2,815
Provision for warranty and repairs 34,387 26,190 - -
Payables for purchase of assets 225,036 230 - -
Severance pay payable and current
portion of early retirement
pensions (see Note 17) 150,467 105,309 153 239
Reserve for internal insurance 15,389 18,738 7,871 9,177
Dividend proposed to the minority - 5,801 - -
Deferred income 14,549 20,859 - 325
Liability in respect of securities
that were sold short 72,462 62,388 - -
Others 233,472 283,713 36,578 26,600
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
1,421,245 1,128,752 79,562 66,554
========== =========== ========== ==========
Includes interested parties 502 940
========== ==========
* Reclassified
F-61
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 15 - Long Term Liabilities
A. Loans
Consolidated Company
------------------------------- -------------------------------
December 31 December 31
------------------------------- -------------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
1. Loans from banks 4,900,688 5,093,407 2,582,089 2,804,463
Less - current maturities 989,595 488,045 470,416 -
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
3,911,093 4,605,362 2,111,673 2,804,463
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
2. Loans from others:
Shareholders in subsidiaries
and in proportionately
consolidated companies 39,200 30,895 - -
Investees - - 93,801 117,420
Receipts from
time-sharing units 35,282 35,615 - -
Deferred income 4,239 9,890 - -
Others and long-term
accrued expenses 29,102 34,871 - -
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
107,823 111,271 93,801 117,420
Less - current maturities 1,106 1,251 93,801 27,245
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
106,717 110,020 - 90,175
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Total loans 4,017,810 4,715,382 2,111,673 2,894,638
============= ============= ============= =============
3. Classification by linkage terms and interest rates:
The consolidated balance sheet:
Interest rate at December 31
December 31 ------------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
------------------ -------------- -------------
% NIS thousands
------------------ ------------------------------------
Linked to the foreign currency
(mainly Dollar) 1.7 - 9.0
(mainly 1.7 - 3.5) 2,912,715 3,439,150
Linked to the CPI 3.7 - 6.35
(mainly 5.8 - 6.35) 2,045,155 *1,710,753
Linked to the CPI No interest 42,831 *43,159
Unlinked 0 - 10.0 7,810 11,616
-------------- -------------
5,008,511 5,204,678
Less - current maturities 990,701 489,296
-------------- -------------
4,017,810 4,715,382
============== =============
* Reclassified
F-62
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 15 - Long Term Liabilities (cont'd)
A. Loans (cont'd)
The Company balance sheet:
Interest rate at December 31
December 31 --------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
---------------- ---------- -----------
% NIS thousands
---------------- --------------------------------
a. From banks
Linked to the CPI 5.8 - 6.34 1,952,639 1,619,291
Linked to the Dollar 2.8 - 7.7
(mainly 3.3) 629,450 1,185,172
--------- ---------
2,582,089 2,804,463
Less - current maturities 470,416 -
--------- ---------
2,111,673 2,804,463
========= =========
In October 2001, an agreement was signed with Bank Hapoalim B.M.,
whereby long-term loans amounting to 253 million dollars were
rescheduled to the Company for a five-year period, whereby the
interest payments will be made quarterly. It was further agreed that
the bank would extend an additional 50 million dollars loan to Koor,
for a five-year period on the same terms.
In addition, during December 2001, the Company signed an additional
agreement with another bank, whereby short-term credit to the total
amount of 80 million dollars was rescheduled into a long-term credit
for a three-year period.
In June 2002 an agreement was signed with Bank Leumi le'Israel B.M.,
whereby a long-term loan of 120 million dollars was re-extended to the
Company for 4.5 years.
Based on the terms of the agreements signed with the banks, Koor
committed, among other things, to maintain minimum shareholders'
equity, and to repay part of the outstanding debt from proceeds of
divested assets, should they be divested. As at the balance sheet
date, Koor fulfills all its commitments to the banks.
Interest rate at December 31
December 31 ------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
---------------- ---------- -----------
% NIS thousands
---------------- ------------------------------
b. From investees:
Linked to the CPI 4.0 93,801 117,420
Less - current maturities 93,801 27,245
---------- ----------
- 90,175
========== ==========
F-63
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 15 - Long Term Liabilities (cont'd)
B. Debentures
Consolidated Company
----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
December 31 December 31
----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
------------- -------------- ------------- -------------
NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------- -------------- ------------- -------------
Debentures (1): - 36,666 - -
Less - current maturities - 36,666 - -
------------- -------------- ------------- -------------
- - - -
============= ============== ============= =============
Debentures convertible
in shares of Series F issued
by Koor (2): 39,193 78,256 39,193 78,256
Debentures convertible
into shares of investee
companies (3):
Issued by subsidiaries 405,141 275,114 - -
------------- -------------- ------------- -------------
444,334 353,370 39,193 78,256
Less - current maturities 39,193 39,134 39,193 39,134
------------- -------------- ------------- -------------
405,141 314,236 - 39,122
============= ============== ============= =============
(1) Debentures of Series 7 issued by Koor Issuers Ltd. (consolidated
company) bear interest of 4.5% and are linked to the CPI, both as to
principal and interest. The debentures were payable until 2002. As at
the balance sheet date, all the debentures were paid.
(2) Debentures convertible into shares in Koor:
(a) NIS 23,435 thousand par value of debentures (Series F), traded on the
Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange, are linked to the CPI of April 1994 and bear
interest at an annual rate of 2.75%. The debentures are redeemable, if
not previously converted into shares, in the year 2003. The debentures
are convertible into registered ordinary shares of Koor of a par value
of NIS 0.001 at the conversion rate of NIS 330 par value of debentures
for one ordinary share.
In the current period debentures of a par value of NIS 23,435 thousand
(Series F) were converted into shares. As at December 31, 2002 it is
not probable that the debentures will be converted.
(b) The debentures are secured by a first degree fixed token charge on a
NIS 1 coin deposited with a trustee. In addition, Koor undertook not
to create any charges on its assets, whether fixed or floating, prior
to receiving the trustee's explicit approval, and on the condition
that a charge of the same degree and the same level will also be
registered in favor of the trustee to secure the debentures, except
for a token charge to secure additional series of debentures that will
be issued by Koor.
F-64
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 15 - Long Term Liabilities (cont'd)
B. Debentures (cont'd)
2. Debentures convertible into shares in Koor: (cont'd)
(c) According to the prospectuses of the issue of Koor's convertible
debentures, Koor will refrain from any distribution of dividends out
of capital reserves, or from funds or profits deriving from capital
gain, either of the Company or of the subsidiaries.
3. Debentures convertible into shares of investee companies that were
issued by the Company and subsidiaries
Consolidated
--------------------------------
Interest rate as December 31
at December 31 --------------------------------
2002 2002 2001
---------------- ------------- -------------
% Maturity NIS thousands NIS thousands
---------------- -------- ------------- -------------
Linkage bases and interest rates:
Linked to the Dollar (a) 2.5 2007 405,141 275,114
============= =============
(a) In November 2001 M-A Industries issued, under a prospectus,
convertible debentures and options for a net consideration of
approximately NIS 281 million. M-A Industries recorded the options at
their fair value in accordance with the Black & Scholes option pricing
model (about NIS 19 million). The balance of the proceeds
(approximately NIS 262 million) was allocated to the fair value of the
convertible debentures.
M-A Industries issued NIS 270,000 thousand par value of debentures
(Series A) listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, bearing interest at
2.5% p.a. and linked (principal and interest) to the representative
exchange rate of the Dollar. The debentures are repayable in one
payment in November 2007 if not converted before then into shares. The
debentures are convertible into ordinary shares of NIS 1 par value
each of M-A Industries at the rate of NIS 10.58 (following
distribution of a dividend) par value of debentures per one ordinary
share.
In January 2002 M-A Industries issued NIS 133,980 thousand par value
of debentures (Series A) in a private placement. The terms of the
debentures are the same as the terms of the debentures (Series A)
issued by M-A Industries as above.
In June 2002 a consolidated company of M-A Industries purchased
approximately NIS 16,684 thousand par value of debentures (Series A)
in consideration of approximately 3.2 million dollars. The debentures
are secured by a symbolic fixed senior lien on a deposit of NIS 1 in
favor of the trustee for the debenture-holders. As at the balance
sheet date, the debentures are not expected to be converted.
F-65
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 15 - Long Term Liabilities (cont'd)
C. Liabilities (net of current maturities) that will mature in the
following years subsequent to balance sheet date are as follows:
1. Consolidated
Loans from banks Loans from others Debentures Total
------------------------- ------------------------ ----------------------- ----------------------
December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31
------------------------- ------------------------ ----------------------- ----------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
---------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------
Second year 916,758 1,535,076 25,087 22,693 - 39,122 941,845 1,596,891
Third year 388,310 832,245 7,012 11,114 - - 395,322 843,359
Fourth year 2,034,024 323,917 4,981 5,303 - - 2,039,005 329,220
Fifth year 274,750 1,547,971 4,404 18,507 405,141 - 684,295 1,566,478
Sixth year 90,703 123,819 4,300 4,427 - 275,114 95,003 403,360
Subsequent years 206,548 242,334 60,933 47,976 - - 267,481 290,310
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
3,911,093 4,605,362 106,717 110,020 405,141 314,236 4,422,951 5,029,618
========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
2. The Company
Loans from banks Loans from investees Convertible debentures Total
------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------- -----------------------
December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31
------------------------ ------------------------ ----------------------- -----------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001
--------- --------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------- --------- --------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
--------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------
Second year 362,733 1,015,041 - 90,175 - 39,122 362,733 1,144,338
Third year - 362,082 - - - - - 362,082
Fourth year 1,739,400 - - - - - 1,739,400 -
Fifth year - 1,417,869 - - - - - 1,417,869
Sixth year 9,540 - - - - - 9,540 -
Subsequent years - 9,471 - - - - - 9,471
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
2,111,673 2,804,463 - 90,175 - 39,122 2,111,673 2,933,760
========= ========== ========== ========== ========== ========= ========= =========
D. See Note 22 for details of security pledged to secure loans.
F-66
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 16 - Taxes on Income
A. Tax benefits under the Law for Encouragement of Capital
Investments, 1959:
Under this law, by virtue of the "approved enterprise" status
granted to certain enterprises of several investees, these
companies are entitled to various tax benefits. The income derived
from these enterprises during a period of up to 10 years, from the
year in which these enterprises first had taxable income (limited
to 12 years from commencement of production or 14 years from the
date of the approval, whichever is earlier), is subject to a
corporate tax rate of 0 - 25%.
For fixed assets serving the approved enterprise, investees are
entitled to an accelerated amortization deduction over five years.
In the event that an investee distributes a dividend to
shareholders out of income attributable to revenues from an
approved enterprise which received a tax exemption, the company
that distributes the dividend would be liable to tax at 25% of the
earnings distributed.
Deferred taxes in respect of income from approved enterprises were
not provided, since it is the Group's policy not to initiate a
distribution of dividend that involves an additional tax liability
to the Group.
Benefits are conditional upon the fulfillment of terms set out in
law or in deeds of approval. Non-fulfillment of terms could cause
cancellation of the benefit, in whole or in part, and the return of
benefit sums, plus interest and linkage differentials. The
investees met all terms set out as above as at the dates of the
financial reports.
As security for the implementation of the approved projects and
compliance with the conditions of the approval, a pledge has been
registered on the above subsidiaries' assets in favor of the State
of Israel.
B. Measurement of results for tax purposes in accordance with the
Income Tax (Inflationary Adjustments) Law, 1985 (hereinafter - "the
Adjustments Law"):
In accordance with the Adjustments Law, the results for tax
purposes are measured in real (non-inflationary) terms, based on
the changes in the CPI.
C. Law for the Encouragement of Industry (Taxation), 1969:
Certain companies qualify as "industrial companies" under the above
law. By virtue of this status and certain regulations published
under the inflationary adjustments law, the companies are entitled
to claim, and have in fact claimed, accelerated rates of
depreciation.
D. Tax rates applicable to income from other sources:
Income not eligible to "approved enterprise" benefits, mentioned in
item A. above, is liable to tax at the regular rate of 36%.
F-67
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 16 - Taxes on Income (cont'd)
E. Losses for tax purposes carried forward to future years and tax
assessments:
1. The consolidated balance of net operating and capital tax loss
carryforwards to next years amounted to approximately NIS 2,677
million as at balance sheet date, out of which NIS 1,022 million
relates to Koor. Carryforward tax losses are linked to the CPI.
2. The Company has received final assessments until 1998 tax year.
F. Deferred taxes:
1. Deferred taxes are presented in the consolidated balance sheet as
follows:
December 31
----------------------------------
2002 2001
----------- -----------
NIS thousands
----------------------------------
Within current assets in respect of:
Provision for vacation pay and severance benefits (23,926) (37,267)
Operating loss and capital loss carried forwards (17,143) (34,134)
Inventory, net of customer advances 9,879 4,392
Timing differences in respect of recognition of
income and expenses (43,291) (44,998)
---------- ----------
Total in current assets (74,481) (112,007)
========== ==========
Within long-term liabilities in respect of:
Depreciation 376,450 329,670
Operating loss and capital loss carried forwards (142,157) (169,512)
Liability in respect of employee severance benefits (39,336) (46,055)
Other 7,451 16,926
---------- ----------
202,408 131,029
Balance not expected to be realized (1) 10,061 65,758
---------- ----------
Total in long-term liabilities 212,469 196,787
========== ==========
Within long-term assets in respect of:
Depreciation 41,974 32,011
Operating loss and capital loss carried forwards (780,319) (486,123)
Liability in respect of employee severance benefits (80,285) (19,009)
Other (4,996) (920)
---------- ----------
Total in long-term assets (823,626) (474,041)
Balance not expected to be realized (1) 750,720 370,077
---------- ----------
Total in other long-term assets (72,906) (103,964)
========== ==========
(1) The Company and certain subsidiaries have deferred tax assets, that
are not expected to be realized, because of accumulated tax loss
carryforwards and other timing differences. Companies Management's
believes that it is not likely that these balances will be realized
and, accordingly, no deferred taxes were created in respect
thereof.
F-68
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 16 - Taxes on Income (cont'd)
F. Deferred taxes (cont'd):
2. Balances and movement of deferred taxes in the consolidated balance
sheet:
Depreciable Inventories Provisions Losses and Timing Total
fixed net of for deductions differences in
assets customer employee carried respect of
advances rights forward recognition
of income
and
expenses
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance as at
January 1, 2001 336,450 4,595 (174,335) (129,010) (27,635) 10,065
Translation
differences in
subsidiaries 18,084 208 (4,672) (3,422) (1,481) 8,717
Amounts charged
to statement of
operations 83,350 6,585 65,737 (181,756) (11,861) (37,945)
Other changes,
net* (76,203) (6,996) 10,939 60,254 11,985 (21)
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Balance as at
December 31,
2001 361,681 4,392 (102,331) (253,934) (28,992) (19,184)
Translation
differences in
subsidiaries 2,396 49 (447) (143) (947) 908
Amounts charged
to statement of
operations 48,372 4,958 (40,769) 76,041 (6,778) 81,824
Other changes,
net* 5,975 480 - (802) (4,119) 1,534
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Balance as at
December 31,
2002 418,424 9,879 (143,547) (178,838) (40,836) 65,082
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* Mainly subsidiaries that were sold/acquired, net.
Deferred taxes were computed at tax rates of 25% - 36%.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 16 - Taxes on Income (cont'd)
G. Taxes on income included in consolidated statements of operations:
1. Composition:
Year ended December 31
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2002 2001 2000
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NIS thousands
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Earnings (losses) before income tax:
In Israel (459,858) (710,685) 442,682
Abroad 156,289 640 126,538
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(303,569) (710,045) 569,220
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For the current year:
Current taxes:
In Israel 68,741 67,981 164,115
Abroad 17,726 11,462 3,587
Deferred taxes:
In Israel 19,306 (3,314) (10,095)
Abroad 62,518 (34,632) 8,249
In respect of previous years:
In Israel (8,530) (6,252) 1,237
Abroad 237 4,331 (2,427)
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159,998 39,576 164,666
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 16 - Taxes on Income (cont'd)
G. Taxes on income included in the consolidated statements of
operations (cont'd):
2. Below is the adjustment between the theoretical tax amount which
would have been applicable if all the income of Koor Group and the
consolidated companies were taxable at 36%, and the tax amount
charged in the statement of income.
Year ended December 31
----------------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
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NIS thousands
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Earnings (losses) before taxes on income, as
reported in the statement of operations (303,569) (710,045) 569,220
====================================================
Statutory tax rate 36% 36% 36%
====================================================
Theoretical tax expenses in respect of these
earnings (losses) (109,285) (255,616) 204,919
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from
the following factors - the tax effect:
Tax benefits under various encouragement
laws (59,584) (43,409) (43,513)
Non-deductible expenses for tax
purposes (including depreciation) 157,800 60,667 33,060
Losses for which deferred taxes were not
recorded 198,499 168,800 86,729
Capital gains (losses) from sale of
investments and assets, net (93) 44,466 (85,189)
Provisions for anticipated losses from the
sale of assets, net 44,539 86,889 -
Tax loss carried forwards from prior years
for which deferred taxes were not created
and which were utilized during
the current year (61,287) (1,501) (9,328)
Effect of the Inflationary Adjustments Law
in respect of companies whose functional
currency is the Dollar 24,495 29,874 (775)
Taxes in respect of prior years (8,293) (1,921) (1,190)
Effect of foreign subsidiaries (29,416) (47,990) (21,181)
Others 2,623 (683) 1,134
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Total taxes on income 159,998 39,576 164,666
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 17 - Liabilities for Employee Severance Benefits, Net
A. Pension, severance pay and retirement grants:
Under current labor laws and existing labor agreements, the
companies in the Group are required to make severance payments, to
employees who are dismissed or who retire. In respect of these
liabilities, regular deposits are made by Group companies with
pension and severance pay funds. The balance sheet amount
represents the unfunded balance of the liabilities. Were the funds
deposited are not under the control and management of the Group
companies, the funded amounts are not reflected in the balance
sheets. These deposits and the amount stated in the balance sheet
fully cover the Company's liability for employee severance
benefits.
Employees dismissed before reaching retirement age are entitled to
severance pay, computed on the basis of their latest salary. Where
amounts accumulated in the pension funds are insufficient to cover
such severance pay, the Company and its subsidiaries will make up
the amount of the shortfall at the time of payment. In Management's
opinion, an appropriate provision, based on the salary components
used in the computation of severance pay, has been included in the
financial statements to fully cover this liability. Regarding
companies in which enhanced severance pay has been planned or
agreed upon for the employees, appropriate provisions have been
made for the supplementary amounts.
B. Early retirement pension:
Under agreements with certain employees who retired from service,
Koor Group companies have undertaken to make pension payments until
they reach retirement age. The entire liability for such pensions
is included in the accounts on the basis of the present value of
future pension payments, computed at a monthly discount rate of
0.3%-0.4% per month (3.6% - 5% per annum).
C. Compensation for unutilized sick leave:
A provision for unutilized sick leave, according to agreements, is
included in the accounts in respect of those employees who have
reached the age of 55, due to the uncertainty as to whether
employees who have not reached that age will be entitled to such
compensation (as a result of utilization of sick leave or early
retirement). The provision is computed on the basis of the latest
salary for 8 working days in respect of each year during which the
sick leave was not utilized.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 17 - Liabilities for Employee Severance Benefits, Net (cont'd)
D. Liabilities for severance benefits, which are presented in the
balance sheet, and the amount funded in severance pay funds, are as
follows:
Consolidated Company
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December 31 December 31
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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NIS thousands NIS thousands
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Severance pay and retirement grants 321,663 *319,053 9,843 4,199
Amount accrued for early
retirement 157,134 117,959 655 773
Amount accrued in respect of
unutilized sick leave 11,403 9,449 323 279
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490,200 446,461 10,821 5,251
Less - amount funded (1) 228,972 *242,360 2,278 2,459
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261,228 204,101 8,543 2,792
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(1) The amounts funded can be withdrawn, subject to the fulfillment of
the provisions of the Severance Pay Law.
* Reclassified
Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
A. Contingent liabilities
1. Commissioner of Restrictive Trade Practices
During October 1997, proximate to the date of the publication of a
newspaper article containing details about alleged violations of
the Law for Restrictive Trade Practices, 1988 (hereinafter - "the
Law") regarding price-fixing and absence of competition between
Tadiran Ltd. (wholly controlled subsidiaries of Koor - "Tadiran")
and Tadiran Telecommunications Ltd. (formerly a Koor subsidiary)
(hereinafter: "TTL") and between Telrad Networks Ltd. (wholly
controlled subsidiaries of Koor-"Telrad"), the Commissioner of
Restrictive Trade Practices (hereinafter - "the Commissioner")
conducted an investigation at the offices of Tadiran, TTL, Telrad
and the Company, during which certain documents were confiscated,
certain employees were questioned and additional information was
submitted as requested.
On December 13, 1998, the Commissioner issued a press release, in
which he announced that the Investigations Department of the
Restrictive Trade Practices Authority (hereinafter - "the
Authority") had concluded the investigation regarding suspicions
about restrictive arrangements between the Company, Tadiran, TTL,
Telrad, Bezeq and BezeqCall, in the field of the supply of
switchboards for the commercial market in the field of Network
Termination Point.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (cont'd)
A. Contingent liabilities (cont'd)
1. Commissioner of Restrictive Trade Practices (cont'd)
On March 4, 2002, Tadiran and Telrad received notice from the
Authority that it is considering the possibility of bringing each
of them to trial for offences against the Law, in the matter of the
actions each of them allegedly took, according to the Authority, on
various subjects related to the supply of switchboards for the
commercial market in the years 1993 to 1997. The Authority's notice
states that the allegations against Telrad and Tadiran in the field
of Network Termination Point are still being reviewed by the
commissioner.
Under the Law, penalties may be imposed against an entity which has
violated the Law. There is also the possibility of repercussions at
the civil level, if damage should be proven as a result of a
violation of the law. The Company is unable to estimate, at this
stage, the significance and implications of the Authority's notice,
and accordingly, it was not considered appropriate to make any
provision in the financial statements in respect of this matter.
See the following Note 18A5(a) for information on the
indemnification Tadiran gave ECI.
2. The agreement with Elta includes an undertaking by Koor to
indemnify Elta for damages, as defined in the agreement, which it
incurs as a result of violation of representations made to Elta in
the agreement. The main points of the undertaking to indemnify are
these:
(a) Damages exceeding 2 million dollars, incurred as a result of
the violation of most of the representations, as well as any
damages incurred as a result of violation of the representation
concerning the propriety of the provisions in the financial
statements of Elisra for the year 2001 in respect of
commitments to employees; provided that the demand for payment
of the indemnity is submitted by Elta not later than 30 days
after the date of presentation of Elisra's financial statements
for 2003.
(b) Any amount of damages incurred as a result of violation of the
representation concerning the rights to Elisra Group's
insurance indemnity to which it is entitled relating to the
fire that occurred at the Group's plants. Elta's right to
demand payment of the indemnity in this matter carries no time
limit.
(c) Any amount of damages incurred as a result of tax payments in
respect of the tax years up to the end of 2001 which Elisra
undertook to make, and which are at least 4 million dollars
higher than all the provisions for taxes included in Elisra's
financial statements for 2001; provided that the demand for
payment of indemnity is submitted by Elta, in relation to each
of the tax years up to 2001, not later than 30 days after the
date on which the self-assessment in respect of that tax year
becomes final.
3. According to the terms of the agreement with the banks, Koor
undertook, among other things, to maintain a minimum shareholders
equity, and to partially repay the current debt by way of future
divestitures of specific assets, in the event that the assets are
sold. As at balance sheet date, Koor is complying with these
conditions.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (cont'd)
A. Contingent liabilities (cont'd)
4. Telrad
A. In October 1994, a claim was filed by the Engineers Union
against Telrad, for an unspecified amount. The claim pertains
to the recognition of applicability of the salary tables
included in the general collective bargaining agreements,
which were signed in 1995 and 1994 between the Engineers Union
and the employers in the public service sector, to Telrad
engineers.
On January 31, 1996, a ruling was handed down by the Tel Aviv
District Labor Court, which completely rejected the claims of
the Engineers Union. The Engineers Union appealed to the Labor
Court, which stated that the Koor agreement is a collective
agreement governing the relations between the company, the
union and the employees of Telrad. An appeal was filed in the
Supreme Court by Telrad.
On January 29, 2002 Telrad's appeal was dismissed, and the
next stage is the hearing evidence to the Labor Court of
concerning application of the salaries of the public service
sector in Telrad.
In April 1996, a parallel claim was filed by the Lod Workers'
Council and the Workers' Committee concerning the application
of salary tables of the public service sector to employees of
Telrad.
B. In 1999 a claim was filed against Telrad by company employees
who are members of the company's workers' committee. They are
suing for accounts so that the plaintiffs can examine the
calculation of the distribution of earnings to employees. They
are also suing for a declaratory judgment which will determine
that Telrad is obliged to draw up new accounts for the
distribution of earnings. In addition, an application was
filed to recognize the plaintiffs as representatives of all
Telrad's workers and employees. The court dismissed the
application for a class action. A statement of defense has
been filed.
C. As a condition for the continued availability of bank credit
lines, Telrad undertook to preserve certain financial ratios,
such as the total shareholders' equity and operating cashflow,
starting from September 30, 2001.Telrad also undertook to
obtain the consent of the banks before making certain
transactions, giving guarantees and realizing assets not in
the normal course of business. Failure on Telrad's part to
comply with these conditions will entitle the banks to
foreclose on the loans, in part or in full.
As at the balance sheet date, Telrad was not in compliance
with some of those stipulations. Telrad reached agreement in
principle with the banks, whereby loans were repaid,
short-term credit was converted to long-term loans, and the
balance of the debt was rescheduled.
A written agreement has not yet been drafted, but its principles
are reflected in the financial statements as at December 31,
2002.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (cont'd)
A. Contingent liabilities (cont'd)
D. In November 2001 a claim against Telrad, a consolidated
company and the CEO of Telrad was filed by a former employee
of the consolidated company. The amount of the claim is NIS 10
million for fee purposes alone. In the opinion of Telrad's
management and its legal advisers, there are good chances that
the claim will be rejected and therefore, no provision is made
in the financial statements.
5. Tadiran and its investees companies
A. In the merger agreement of 1999 between ECI and Tadiran
Communications Ltd., Tadiran undertook to indemnify ECI for
any loss ECI might sustain as a result of the matters under
investigation by the Restraint of Trade authority.
This indemnity shall remain valid for a period of seven years
from the date of the merger and shall be extendible for an
additional period as long as these matters are under
investigation by the Commissioner.
B. Employees of a plant of Tadiran, which closed during 1990,
filed actions against the company, alleging that they
sustained injuries or that certain work-related illnesses had
been caused by exposure to certain substances during their
employment. Tadiran has insurance policies which, relying on
legal opinion, cover possible damages as a result of these
claims, and consequently, no provisions have been made in
respect of those claims. Tadiran recorded provisions in
respect of possible damages which had been covered by an
insurance company currently in the process of liquidation.
C. In October 1999, Bezeq, The Israel Telecommunication Corp.
Ltd. (hereinafter - "Bezeq") lodged a claim against Tadiran
Ltd. whose main cause is various losses incurred to Bezeq due
to delays in the performance of works which were ordered under
development and application contracts originally signed
between Bezeq and TTL, in the amount of approximately 8.6
million dollars (hereinafter - "main claim"). Alternatively,
Bezeq is suing for the balance of arrearage penalties to which
it alleges it is entitled pursuant to those contracts, and
which were not paid in full, in the amount of approximately
1.7 million dollars (hereinafter - "alternative claim").
In an arbitration judgment given on February 17, 2000, all
Bezeq's arguments regarding Tadiran's liability for the
Principal Claim were dismissed. The arbitration judgment
determines that pursuant to the engagement contracts between
the parties, Bezeq is entitled to compensation within the
framework of arrearage penalties only. The negotiations
between the parties for a settlement were unsuccessful, and
the matter has been returned to the arbitrator for his
decision. In the opinion of management of Tadiran, based on
the opinions of its legal counsel, the company will not bear
additional substantial expenses over and above the allocations
contained in the financial statements.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (cont'd)
A. Contingent liabilities (cont'd)
6. M-A Industries and its overseas investee companies
a. Quality of the environment
The activities of M-A Industries are exposed to the risk of
harming to the environment, since the group manufactures,
stores and sells chemicals. M-A Industries invest significant
amounts in order to comply with the provisions of the laws and
of the environmental regulations, and in the opinion of the
management it does comply therewith. According to the Insurance
experts M-A Industries' insurance policies provide coverage in
the event of a sudden unexpected crisis of environmental
pollution in Israel and worldwide, subject to the relevant
terms of the policy. As at balance sheet date, M-A Industries
do not have insurance coverage for continuous environmental
pollution.
Such insurance is difficult to obtain, and even where it can be
obtained, the company believes that the terms of the insurance,
including the sum insured, do not at present justify taking out
such insurance.
One of M-A Industries' plants is located in Ramat Hovav, along
with other chemical plants, since the Government decided that
the geological layers in that particular area are completely
impermeable to seepage or pollution. The Ministry of the
Environment conducted tests, which determined that there is
data indicating subterranean pollution in Ramat Hovav. The
examiners recommended that steps be taken to prevent the
continuation of leakages from active and inactive plants, which
are liable to constitute a source of pollution of the water
table in the area. In 1998 an agreement was signed between the
Ramat Hovav Council and the plants for university institutions,
for financing research which would provide a basis for
recommendations as to the action to be taken to halt any
further pollution. After the balance sheet date, the results of
that research were submitted to M-A Industries. As at the date
of signing the financial statements M-A Industries management
is unable to assess impact of the report and accordingly, no
provision has been included in the financial statements in
respect thereto.
b. A claim was filed against a subsidiary in Brazil, alleging
that the subsidiary copied a certain process, which is a
protected trade secret that is owned by the claimant.
Accordingly, the subsidiary is being sued to indemnify the
claimant for unfair competition, in the amount of approximately
9 million dollars (based on a calculation involving the amount
of materials used). In addition, the claimant requested that a
fine of 25 dollars per day be levied against the subsidiary in
respect of the unlawful exploitation of trade secrets. Based on
the opinion of its legal counsel, the subsidiary's management
estimates that the claim has no validity and therefore, no
provision has been included in the financial statements in
respect thereto.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (cont'd)
A. Contingent liabilities (cont'd)
c. A claim was filed against a subsidiary in Brazil and others, in
the aggregate amount of approximately 24 million dollars, by a
group that acquired the rights of two banks that had declared
bankruptcy. The subsidiary is requested to repay a loan of 1
million dollars out of the aforementioned amount, which the
claimants maintain had been granted directly to the subsidiary.
With respect to the balance of the claim, the subsidiary has
been sued as the guarantor of debts of agricultural
cooperatives, which were its former shareholders. Based on the
opinion of its legal counsel, the subsidiary's management
estimates that there is a reasonable likelihood that its
defense against the claim will be accepted and, therefore, no
provision has been included in the financial statements in
respect thereto.
d. Administrative proceedings, civil actions and other fiscal
demands have been filed against a subsidiary of M-A Industries,
in an approximately amount of 18 million dollar. Based on the
opinion of its legal counsel, the subsidiary's management
estimates that the chances of the consolidated company's
success in the proceedings and its defense against the above
claims and demands are high. The consolidated company believes
that the provisions recorded in its financial statements are
adequate to cover any possible damage which may result from
these claims.
e. M-A Industries and one of its consolidated companies undertook
towards banks to maintain certain financial criteria, mainly as
to the liabilities to capital ratio, liquidity and
profitability ratios. As at the balance sheet date, M-A
Industries and the consolidated company are complying with
these conditions.
f. On the matter of contractual transactions in securitization
transactions, see Note 3C(1).
7. Elisra and one of its consolidated companies undertook towards the
banks, to maintain financial criteria relating to shareholders'
equity, equity to assets ratio and current and profitability ratio.
As at December 31, 2002, Elisra did not meet one of the financial
ratios included in the financial covenants. The banks have agreed to
postpone the date by which the Company will have to meet the above
mentioned ratio until September 30, 2003. Elisra's management is of
the opinion that the Company will meet the above deadline.
8. A number of claims have been filed against certain other companies
concerning various matters derive from the normal course of
business, including deliberation with tax, customs and VAT
authorities, which are in various legal proceedings. The managements
of these companies believe, based on the opinions of their legal
counsels that adequate provisions of those claims have been made in
their financial statements, in light of the circumstances.
9. On fulfillment of conditions relating to an investment grant - see
Note 10A(2).
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (cont'd)
A. Contingent liabilities (cont'd)
10. The business activities of the Koor Group are characterized
primarily by advanced technologies. The accelerated pace of
technological development and innovation, in the fields in which the
group operates, require the investment of substantial financial
resources in research and development, in order to assure the
Group's position in its operating segments and in its constant
competition with both Israeli and worldwide entities. Consequently,
the Group may be exposed to the loss of its position in certain
segments, as well as to substantial research and development costs,
which, in turn, may have an adverse effect on the Group's operating
results.
11. On a class action filed against ECI, see Note 3A6.
12. On the indemnity granted to Claridge and Poalim Capital Markets &
Investments Ltd. as advisers - see Note 25C2.
13. The Company undertook to indemnify the appraiser who conducted an
evaluation for ECI, against any expense or financial loss, if any,
which it incurs due to any claim filed against it by any third
party, the cause of which is the valuation. See Note 3A11.
B. Commitments
1. Some companies in the Group have research and development contracts
with the Government of Israel. Under these contracts, the companies
are required to pay royalties to the Government of Israel if they
generate income from such research (in rates of 2% - 5% of proceeds
of sales resulting from the research and development), in amounts
not exceeding 100% - 150% of the linked amounts of the grants
received by the companies as participation in the research and
development projects.
Royalties paid to the Government of Israel in respect of the
aforementioned research and development contracts, are as follows:
In the year ended December 31, 2002 - NIS 25,136 thousand.
In the year ended December 31, 2001 - NIS 27,543 thousand.
In the year ended December 31, 2000 - NIS 39,117 thousand.
Negotiations have been under way between a subsidiary and the
Government of Israel (the Office of the Chief Scientist - "OCS") to
re-examine the royalties paid to the OCS during a period exceeding
seven years. The management of the subsidiary estimates that the
proceeding will have no material effect, and accordingly, no
provision was made in the financial statements.
2. Certain subsidiaries are required to pay royalties at the rate of
3% per year in respect of the increase in export sales, up to the
amount financed by the Fund for the Encouragement of Marketing
Abroad. Such amounts are linked to the exchange rate of the dollar.
3. Commitments for the purchase of fixed assets: December 31, 2002 -
NIS 23 million; December 31, 2001 - NIS 38 million.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 18 - Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (cont'd)
B. Commitments (cont'd)
4. Certain companies in the Group lease and rent industrial and office
premises under long-term contracts. The lease contracts are
non-cancelable and in most cases include renewal options. The
expenses of these companies were NIS 61 million in 2002, NIS 48
million in 2001, and NIS 34 million in 2000.
Future minimum payments under the non-cancelable operating leases
and rent payment, for the years subsequent to balance sheet date,
are as follows:
December 31
2002
---------------
(NIS thousands)
---------------
First year 53,995
Second year 57,468
Third year 52,582
Fourth year 39,293
Fifth year and thereafter 63,001
---------------
266,339
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5. Koor Corporate Venture Capital's commitment for additional
investments in venture capital funds, and in start-up companies as
at the balance sheet date is 36 million dollars. According to the
agreement of intent to sell several VC Funds (see Note 3H3), Koor
CVC's commitment for additional investment will be reduced to 14
million dollars.
6. During 2002, consolidated companies of M-A Industries signed
long-term supply contracts with international companies for 17.3
million dollars per year for a period of five years.
Note 19 - Convertible Securities of Investee Companies
Option warrants to employees:
Certain investees issued options to their employees until 2001
inclusive. Employee entitlement to such options is being determined
over a number of years from their date of issue, subject to
continued employment. The exercise term of the options varies
according to the terms of the different plans.
The exercise price was, in most cases, identical to the market
price of the shares of subsidiary companies on the issuance date of
the option warrants.
At each reporting period, Koor reviews the probability that the
Options will be exercised. If a loss, as a result of dilution,
following the option exercise, is expected, the Company records the
loss.
Convertible debentures
See Note 15B(3).
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 20 - Share Capital and Stock Options
A. Share capital is composed as follows:
December 31, 2002 December 31, 2001
------------------------------ ---------------------------------
Authorized Issued and Authorized Issued and
outstanding outstanding
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
Number of shares:
Ordinary shares of a par value
of NIS 0.001 (1) (3) 84,557,334 16,506,982 84,557,334 16,502,489
=========== ============ ============ =============
Deferred shares of a par value
of NIS 0.001 (2) (3) 15,167,666 14,531,956 15,167,666 14,531,956
=========== ============ ============ =============
Amount in nominal NIS:
Ordinary shares of a par value
of NIS 0.001 84,557 16,507 84,557 16,502
=========== ============ ============ =============
Deferred shares of a par value
of NIS 0.001 15,168 14,532 15,168 14,532
=========== ============ ============ =============
(1) These shares are listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). On
December 31, 2002 the share price on the TASE was NIS 48.60.
The ADS, each of which represents 0.2 ordinary shares of a par value
of NIS 0.001 (hereinafter - Ordinary Shares), are traded in New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE). The ADS price on the NYSE on December 31,
2002 was 2.1 dollars.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 20 - Share Capital and Stock Options (cont'd)
A. Share capital is composed as follows: (cont'd)
(2) The holders of the deferred shares are entitled to recovery of paid
up capital upon liquidation in its nominal amount, after payment of
the nominal amount to the holders of the Ordinary Shares. The
holders of the deferred shares do not have voting rights, and they
are not entitled to participate in distribution of a dividend of any
kind.
(3) On the balance sheet date, subsidiaries hold 15,799 Ordinary Shares
and 12,950,864 deferred shares. The amount present from the
shareholders' equity as at the balance sheet date is NIS 277,692
thousand, adjusted.
(4) A consolidated subsidiary of Koor - Koor Trusts (1995) Ltd.
(voluntary liquidation) - holds 624,577 Ordinary Shares of Koor
which were issued to it as part of the implementation of the 1995
and 1997 options plan of the Company. These shares are held by the
subsidiary only for the purpose of granting them to the Company's
employees, subject to receipt of the requisite approvals. Until
their grant, the subsidiary undertook that it would not have, in
respect of those shares, a right to participate or vote in the
general meeting of the shareholders of the Company, or a right to
receive a dividend in respect of those shares. If the shares are not
used for granting to Company employees as aforesaid until a
reasonable time after November 2002, the Company undertook to make
the shares deferred shares. Deferral of the shares will be discussed
by the next General Meeting of the Shareholders of Company.
B. Buy-back of Company shares
On December 31, 2001 the Company purchased 154,637 ordinary shares,
of the Company, from a subsidiary at the market price. The
transaction was handled according to the Securities Regulations
(Percentage of Transactions Between a Corporation and its
Controlling Shareholders in Financial Statement), 1996.
On April 7, 2000 the Board of Directors of Koor resolved to approve
a framework of 50 million dollars for buying back ordinary shares of
Koor. In the framework, which has been fully utilized in year 2000,
538,592 ordinary shares were purchased (approximately 3.4% of the
ordinary share capital), at a cost of approximately NIS 219 million.
This amount is deducted from the shareholders' equity of the
Company.
The Company holds a total of 693,229 of its shares.
F-82
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 20 - Share Capital and Stock Options (cont'd)
C. Stock options to senior employees
1. 1997 plan:
On May 27, 1997, 134,547 stock options were allotted under this
plan, and on November 6, 1997 another 54,421 stock options were
allotted.
On March 22, 2000, the Board of Directors of Koor resolved to amend
the plan so that for an employee who resigned and who hold stock
options for which the date of entitlement to exercise arrived before
his resignation, their exercise period would be until the end of the
five years from the date of the inception of the plan (hereinafter -
Amendment of the exercise period for employees who resign).
On August 6, 2000, the Board of Directors of Koor resolved that for
Company employees who are not interested parties in the Company and
who did not resign before the end of 2000, the exercise period of
each stock option would be extended to the end of 5 years from the
date of its entitlement (hereinafter - "Amendment of extension of
the exercise period").
On November 15, 2001, the Board of Directors of Koor resolved that
for Company employees on the date of the resolution who are not
interested parties in the Company, the exercise price of their stock
options would be amended to NIS 101.38 per share. The Board of
Directors also resolved that the technical method of exercise would
be the "Bonus Component Method" (see below, in sub-section 2).
Balance of
stock option Exercise Exercise
not exercised price date
------------- ------------ ---------
5,039 NIS 101.38 05/2005
31,282 NIS 101.38 11/2005
------------ ------ -- ----
36,321
============
F-83
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 20 - Share Capital and Stock Options (cont'd)
C. Stock options to senior employees (cont'd)
2. 1998 plan:
On August 30, 1998, the extraordinary general meeting of the
shareholders of the Company approved a private placement of 400,000
stock options, free of charge, to Company employees. The options are
exercisable for up to 400,000 ordinary shares of a par value of NIS
0.001 each (hereinafter - "the Plan"). All the stock option under
this Plan was allotted on different dates, and after their expiry
following retirement, 244,158 options remained for exercise as at
December 31, 2002.
Under the terms of the Plan, each stock option is theoretically
exercisable for one share, subject to adjustments. However, in
practice, offerees who exercise the options will not be allotted the
full quantity of shares underlying each option, but only shares
which reflect the amount of the monetary bonus inherent in their
option, computed on the date of exercise. Accordingly, the exercise
price of each stock option is intended only for computation of the
bonus component (above and hereafter - "the Bonus Component
Method").
On March 22, 2000 the Board of Directors approved, with reference to
stock option holders, under this Plan, who are not interested
parties, Amendment of the exercise period for employees who resign.
The Board of Directors also resolved that for these option holders,
the exercise price would be adjusted in respect of distribution of a
dividend for all the options, even if the date of entitlement to
exercise them fell before the entitlement to the dividend.
On October 6, 2000, the Board of Directors approved the Amendment of
extension of the exercise period for Company employees who are not
interested parties in the Company and who did not retire before the
end of 2000.
On November 15, 2001 the Board of Directors approved the amendment
of the exercise price to NIS 101.38 per share for Company employees
on the date of the resolution and who are not interested parties in
the Company.
Balance of
stock option Exercise Exercise
not exercised price date
------------- ---------- ---------
77,161 $ 108.90 07/2003
166,997 NIS 101.38 07/2006
-------------
244,158
-------------
F-84
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 20 - Share Capital and Stock Options (cont'd)
C. Stock options to senior employees (cont'd)
3. 2000 Plan:
On August 6, 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company approved
the 2000 stock options plan, which was previously approved on June
14, 2000 by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. The
main points of the plan are these:
1. A total framework was approved for the allotment of 400,000 stock
options theoretically exercisable for up to 400,000 ordinary shares
of the Company, i.e. about 2.5% of the issued share capital of the
Company.
2. The options will be exercised for shares in a quantity reflecting
the amount of the monetary bonus inherent in the options, according
to the Bonus Component Method.
3. The exercise price of each stock option pursuant to the amendment by
the Board of Directors of the Company on November 15, 2001, will be
NIS 101.38 per share.
4. Since the underlying shares will be allotted only against the
monetary bonus, the employees will not be required to pay the
exercise price at the date of exercise of the options. This price
will serve only for computation of the amount of the monetary bonus.
5. The options are designated for Company employees who are not
interested parties in the Company and will not become interested
parties in the Company as a result of allotment of the stock
options.
6. The entitlement to exercise the stock options will apply in
accordance with a division of the options into three batches, so
that at the end of the first year from the determining date (June
14, 2000) or from the date on which the employee started work in the
Company (whichever is the later), the entitlement to exercise one
third of the quantity allotted will come into being, and the
remaining two thirds of the quantity allotted at the end of each
year of the two years thereafter. The exercise period of each option
that comes into being is 5 years from the date on which the
entitlement came into being.
7. On October 5, 2000, the total quantity of 400,000 stock options was
allotted to a trustee.
Movement in options during 2002 was as follows:
1997 Plan 1998 Plan 2000 Plan Total
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance as at
beginning of year 120,938 361,421 125,000 607,359
Granted - - 40,000 40,000
Exercised - (12,000) - (12,000)
Expired (84,617) (105,263) (3,333) (193,213)
--------- ---------- --------- ---------
Balance as at end
of year 36,321 244,158 161,667 442,146
======== ========== ========= ======== =
F-85
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 21 - Financial Instruments and Linkage Terms of Monetary Balances
A. General:
The Company and certain subsidiaries have entered into forward
transactions and option contracts, in order to hedge assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currency and in order to reduce
the overall exposure of commitments for the purchase of raw
materials and the sale of goods, in currencies other than the
dollar. Those subsidiaries neither hold nor issue financial
instruments for trading purposes.
B. Details of the open foreign exchange transactions made to hedge the
company's and subsidiaries' assets and liabilities in foreign
currency as at December 31, 2002:
Forward Call Put Swap
Transaction options options transactions
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
NIS thousands
----------------------------------------------------------
Purchase of Dollars in exchange for:
NIS 14,211 23,219 92,845 165,795
European currencies 132,636 204,165 37,896 -
Brazilian Real 146,847 165,795 78,161 -
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
293,694 393,179 208,902 165,795
=========== =========== =========== ============
Sale of Dollars in exchange for:
NIS 87,635 87,161 62,055 219,086
European currencies 715 179,059 100,898 -
Brazilian Real 146,847 46,896 46,896 -
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
235,197 313,116 209,849 219,086
=========== =========== =========== ============
C. The Company and its consolidated companies signed interest swap
agreements totaling NIS 850 million.
D. The Company signed an agreement for an interest rate swap (IRS) for
NIS 616 million, and for a dollar - CPI swap of NIS 100 million.
F-86
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 21 - Financial Instruments and Linkage Terms of Monetary Balances (cont'd)
E. Fair value of financial instruments:
Condensed data of monetary assets and liabilities, whose fair value
as at December 31, 2002, based on their market value, is
significantly different from those presented in the financial
statements, is as follows:
Carrying Fair
amount value
--------- --------
NIS millions
------------------------
Investments in affiliates 981 430
Debentures and convertible debentures 444 410
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, short-term
investment, trade receivables, other accounts receivable, credits
from banks and others, trade payables and other accounts payable
and other financial instruments is approximate or similar to at
their fair value.
F. Credit risk of trade receivables:
NIS millions
------------
Condensed data of credit risk of trade receivables
as at December 31, 2002:
Receivables insured by credit card companies 561
Receivables insured by foreign trade risk insurance 2
Receivables - Government authorities and Bezeq 75
Other receivables, including checks and
credit card companies 1,440
--------
Total, including non-current receivables 2,078
========
In Management's opinion, the financial statements include
sufficient provisions in respect of doubtful debts.
The exposure to credit risks relating to trade receivables is
limited, due to the relatively large number of customers.
F-87
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 21 - Financial Instruments and Linkage Terms of Monetary Balances (cont'd)
G. Linkage terms of monetary balances:
(1) Consolidated
December 31, 2002
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
In foreign Linked Unlinked Total
currency or to the
linked thereto CPI
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 708,047 - 97,231 805,278
Short-term deposits and
investments 363,285 466,594 228,555 1,058,434
Trade receivables 1,664,987 25,139 351,030 2,041,156
Other accounts receivable 209,888 25,030 103,801 338,719
Investments and other
long-term receivables 229,772 81,619 5,522 316,913
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
3,175,979 598,382 786,139 4,560,500
============= ============= =========== =============
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Credits from banks and others
(not including current maturities
of long-term liabilities) 997,072 - 333,019 1,330,091
Trade payables 909,595 - 296,319 1,205,914
Other accounts payable 678,356 154,706 573,634 1,406,696
Long-term loans and debentures
(including current maturities) 3,317,856 2,127,179 7,810 5,452,845
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
5,902,879 2,281,885 1,210,782 9,395,546
============= ============= =========== =============
[table continued]
December 31, 2001
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
In foreign Linked Unlinked Total
currency or to the
linked thereto CPI
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 664,470 17,213 175,602 857,285
Short-term deposits and
investments 212,181 223,071 207,065 642,317
Trade receivables 1,849,402 31,122 365,208 2,245,732
Other accounts receivable 286,705 40,311 148,834 475,850
Investments and other
long-term receivables 392,911 427,299 1,148 821,358
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
3,405,669 739,016 897,857 5,042,542
============= ============= =========== =============
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Credits from banks and others
(not including current maturities
of long-term liabilities) 969,491 - 311,872 1,281,363
Trade payables 1,079,631 4,500 280,185 1,364,316
Other accounts payable 428,202 99,543 580,148 1,107,893
Long-term loans and debentures
(including current maturities) 3,714,263 1,868,834 11,616 5,594,713
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
6,191,587 1,972,877 1,183,821 9,348,285
============= ============= =========== =============
F-88
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 21 - Financial Instruments and Linkage Terms of Monetary Balances (cont'd)
G. Linkage terms of monetary balances (cont'd):
(2) Company
December 31, 2002
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
In foreign Linked Unlinked Total
currency or to the
linked thereto CPI
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 14,762 - 10,505 25,267
Short-term deposits and
investments 257,099 462,066 158,090 877,255
Other receivables 18,957 - 31,146 50,103
Short term loans to investees
companies - 18,915 - 18,915
Other investments and receivables 118 55,207 35 55,360
Investments and other long-term receivables:
Investees companies (including
current maturities of loans) 6,063 116,953 1,407,196 1,530,212
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
296,999 653,141 1,606,972 2,557,112
============= ============= =========== =============
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Credits from banks and others
(not including current maturities
of long-term liabilities) 179,532 - 18,022 197,554
Trade payables 68 - 1,214 1,282
Other accounts payable 7,692 15,195 56,675 79,562
Long-term liabilities (including
current maturities of loans) 629,450 2,085,633 - 2,715,083
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
816,742 2,100,828 75,911 2,993,481
============= ============= =========== =============
[table continued]
December 31, 2001
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
In foreign Linked Unlinked Total
currency or to the
linked thereto CPI
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 4,561 - 57,974 62,535
Short-term deposits and
investments 160,534 216,130 131,263 507,927
Other receivables 1,849 - 14,003 15,852
Short term loans to investees
companies - 37,401 - 37,401
Other investments and receivables 172,080 396,923 105 569,108
Investments and other long-term receivables:
Investees companies (including
current maturities of loans) 6,020 157,506 1,427,340 1,590,866
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
345,044 807,960 1,630,685 2,783,689
============= ============= =========== =============
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Credits from banks and others
(not including current maturities
of long-term liabilities) 305,800 - 37,603 343,403
Trade payables 34 - 157 191
Other accounts payable 13,604 14,823 37,802 66,229
Long-term liabilities (including
current maturities of loans) 1,185,172 1,814,967 - 3,000,139
------------- ------------- ----------- -------------
1,504,610 1,829,790 75,562 3,409,962
============= ============= =========== =============
F-89
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 22 - Liens and Guarantees
A. In order to secure some liabilities, certain subsidiaries have
mortgaged their real estate and have placed fixed charges on plant,
equipment and bank deposits, as well as floating charges on all of
their assets. They also pledged a portion of their shares in
investee companies.
Regarding the pledge in respect to an investment grant -
see Note 10A(2).
B. The balances of secured liabilities are as follows:
Consolidated
---------------------------------
December 31
---------------------------------
2002 2001
--------- ---------
NIS thousands
---------------------------------
Credit from banks 439,449 576,736
Loans from banks and others and debentures (including
current maturities), see Note 15, and also C and D below 1,831,996 1,384,759
--------- ---------
2,271,445 1,961,495
========= =========
C. For the purpose of securing debentures convertible into Koor
shares, Koor has undertaken not to pledge its assets in future,
except in accordance with the terms stipulated by the trust deeds.
See also Note 15B.
D. The convertible debentures, which were issued by M-A Industries,
are guaranteed by first level fixed symbolic lien with a deposit to
the amount of NIS 1 for the Trustee of the convertible debenture
holders (see Note 15B)
F-90
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 22 - Liens and Guarantees (cont'd)
E. Guarantees to banks and others for loans and for assuring credit
lines and other guarantees in favor of:
Consolidated Company
------------------------ ---------------------
December 31 December 31
------------------------ ---------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
------- ------- ------- ------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------------------ ---------------------
Subsidiaries - - 295,088 411,407
Affiliates 6,962 6,868 6,962 6,280
Others 112,147 47,613 15,427 24,713
------- ------ ------- -------
119,109 54,481 317,477 442,400
======= ====== ======= =======
1) In certain cases when advances from customers are received, a
subsidiary provides its customers with bank guarantees to secure
the advances. Guarantees in excess of the amount of advance
payments stated as liabilities in the balance sheet, amounted to
NIS 435,103 thousand, and NIS 385,330 thousand, as at the years
ending December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
2) In connection with the Bezeq agreement to transfer ownership of
public switching, Bezeq received from Koor a guarantee in the
amount of NIS 112 million. See also Note 18A(5).
3) A consolidated company signed a guarantee for a major customer to
pay any amounts up to 40 million dollars in relation to an
indemnification, that the consolidated company signed for the same
customer, on account of breaches of contracts to Bezeq, the Israeli
Communication Company. The guarantee is at least till 2015.
4) A consolidated company and its subsidiary in Brazil are a guarantor
to financial institutions for credit that its customers received in
relation to commercial sales of the consolidated company to those
customers. The balance of guarantees, as at the balance sheet date,
was approximately 63 million dollars. (December 31, 2001
approximately 58 million dollars).
5) Tadiran Com. was sold to the purchasing company in a transaction of
representations. According to the terms of the transaction, if it
transpires that the condition of Tadiran Com. is essential
different from the representation made, the buyer will be entitled
to a compensation from Tadiran. Koor is a guarantor to the
commitments of Tadiran.
6) There are also guarantees, in an unlimited amount, to ensure due
performance of work and customer agreements, product warranty,
advance payments received and guarantees on behalf of liabilities
to customs and excise authorities.
F-91
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 23 - Data concerning Items in Statements of Operations
A. Revenues from sales and services - net (1) (2) (3) :
Consolidated:
Year ended December 31
--------------------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
--------- --------- -------
NIS thousands
--------------------------------------------------------
Local:
Industrial operations 917,054 931,923 1,280,332
Trading operations 504,253 556,042 703,997
Abroad:
Industrial operations - export and
international operations 5,256,669 5,450,647 5,848,260
Trading operations 558,217 668,195 618,703
7,236,193 7,606,807 8,451,292
========= ========= =======
(1) Not including agency sales 321,178 364,628 340,993
========= ========= =======
(2) Including sales to major customer 423,424 681,475 1,269,197
========= ========= =======
(3) Including sales under long-term credit
arrangements (see also Note 2Q) - 771 272
========= ========= =======
(4) Revenues and expenses relating to work
performed under long-term contracts:
Revenues 1,385,743 1,112,052 912,282
Costs (968,148) (914,079) (716,958)
--------- --------- -------
417,595 197,973 195,324
========= ========= =======
F-92
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 23 - Data to Items in Statements of Operations (cont'd)
B. Cost of sales and services - consolidated:
Year ended December 31
--------------------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
--------- --------- -------
NIS thousands
--------------------------------------------------------
Industrial operations:
Materials 2,819,265 3,008,123 2,992,094
Labor 923,567 986,957 1,024,611
Subcontracted work 69,316 50,054 74,049
Depreciation and amortization 193,365 195,486 179,013
Research and development expenses, net (*) 261,237 284,024 388,587
Other manufacturing expenses 503,169 458,975 518,017
---------- --------- --------
4,769,919 4,983,619 5,176,371
Less - expenses charged to cost of fixed assets 10,549 10,167 11,575
---------- --------- --------
4,759,370 4,973,452 5,164,796
Decrease in inventory of goods and
work in process 13,308 23,573 58,703
---------- --------- --------
4,772,678 4,997,025 5,223,499
Decrease (increase) in inventory of finished goods (212,763) (28,303) 48,981
---------- --------- --------
4,559,915 4,968,722 5,272,480
---------- --------- --------
Trading operations:
Merchandise 543,782 525,695 482,381
Labor 70,651 103,435 126,864
Depreciation 29,720 34,238 51,581
Others 213,840 244,367 382,975
---------- --------- --------
857,993 907,735 1,043,801
---------- --------- --------
5,417,908 5,876,457 6,316,281
========== ========= ==========
(*) Net of grants and participations, net 803 12,641 7,422
========== ========= ==========
C. Selling and marketing expenses - consolidated:
Year ended December 31
--------------------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
---------- --------- --------
NIS thousands
--------------------------------------------------------
Salaries 256,201 259,925 271,386
Commissions 98,894 111,294 110,907
Advertising expenses 46,460 45,935 47,773
Depreciation and amortization 80,358 66,803 54,392
Other 348,518 346,804 349,893
---------- --------- --------
830,431 830,761 834,351
========== ========= ==========
F-93
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 23 - Data to Items in Statements of Operations (cont'd)
D. General and administrative expenses:
Consolidated Company
-------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31
-------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000 2002 2001 2000
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- -------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
-------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Salaries 238,596 239,718 291,929 24,810 17,616 35,530
Bad and doubtful
debts 34,585 30,559 27,503 - - -
Depreciation and
amortization 31,389 29,553 25,667 1,697 1,783 1,782
Other 194,201 234,436 228,350 22,554 23,474 29,215
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- -------
498,771 534,266 573,449 49,061 42,873 66,527
======== ======== ======== ======== ======= =======
E. Financing expenses (income), net:
Consolidated Company
-------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Year ended December 31 Year ended December 31
-------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000 2002 2001 2000
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- -------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
-------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
In respect of
convertible
debentures 18,167 6,702 3,674 1,161 5,715 3,675
In respect of
debentures 664 2,345 4,145 - - -
In respect of
long-term loans 245,338 371,854 195,642 173,554 244,102 94,445
In respect of
short-term loans
and credit 171,715 218,633 117,089 15,313 44,148 10,009
Amortization of
capital raising
expenses 2,293 753 1,676 - 584 1,104
Losses (gains)
from marketable
securities, net 44,959 (53,399) 38,662 36,377 (45,932) 54,999
Interest
capitalized to
fixed assets and
work in process (15,145) (15,468) (3,618) - - -
Expenses (income)
from investees, net - - - 6,603 (5,398) (639)
Revenue from
deposits and
others, net (67,814) (90,675) (28,014) (29,361) (40,958) (10,346)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------
400,177 440,745 329,256 203,647 202,261 153,247
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== =======
F-94
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 23 - Data to Items in Statements of Operations (cont'd)
F. Other income (expenses), net
1. Consolidated
Year ended December 31
-----------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
---------- --------- --------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------
Sale of investments and activities in investees
(including changes in rates of holding) 348,920 (60,542) 575,335
Expenses relating to the termination,
sale of activities and sale and write down
of assets, net (167,560) (409,792) (65,158)
Supplemental severance pay and pensions (129,437) (84,312) (298,991)
Management services:
Proportionately consolidated companies - - 925
Affiliate companies 2,725 2,334 2,115
Joint ventures, net - 1,528 (577)
Compensation for damages 38,686 938 3,369
Amortization of goodwill (92,835) (85,172) (54,475)
Miscellaneous, net 5,437 395 8,722
---------- --------- ---------
5,936 (634,623) 171,265
========== ========= =========
2. Company
Year ended December 31
-----------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
---------- --------- --------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------
Profit (loss) from sale of investments in
investee companies 343,088 (54,757) 8,157
Changes in value of long-term assets (10,229) - -
Rental income, net* 9,396 - -
Capital gain from sale of fixed assets 29,750 2 10
Miscellaneous, net 447 1,856 2,235
---------- --------- --------
372,452 (52,899) 10,402
========== ========== ========
* Depreciation included in the Item 1,259 - -
========== ========== ========
F-95
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 23 - Data to Items in Statements of Operations (cont'd)
G. Equity of the Koor Group in the operating results of affiliates,
net
1. Consolidated
Year ended December 31
-----------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
---------- --------- --------
NIS thousands
-----------------------------------------
Affiliate companies, net (1) 250,423 695,897 116,083
Amortization of goodwill (2) 6,511 1,235,026 175,519
---------- --------- --------
256,934 1,930,923 291,602
========== ========= ========
Dividend received - - 27,253
========== ========= ========
(1) Including loss from a discontinued operation
in an affiliate 113,042 100,253 33,123
========== ========== ========
(2) Including write-off of goodwill in an affiliate - 1,136,351 -
========== ========== ========
2. Company
Year ended December 31
------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
---------- ---------- ---------
NIS thousands
------------------------------------------
Equity of Koor in operating results for the year (1) (917,894) (1,170,673) 379,935
Amortization of goodwill (2) (23,604) (1,238,127) (155,487)
---------- ---------- ---------
(941,498) (2,408,800) 224,448
========== ========== =========
Dividend received 29,214 875,200 379,995
========== =========== =========
(1) Including loss from a discontinued operation
in an affiliate 113,042 100,253 33,123
========== ========== ========
(2) Including write-off of goodwill in investee companies - 1,136,351 27,944
========== ========== ========
F-96
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 23 - Data to Items in Statements of Operations (cont'd)
H. Results of discontinued operations
Year ended December 31
--------------------------
2001 2000
--------- ---------
NIS thousands
--------------------------
Pre-tax loss on income (30,568) (80,758)
Effect of tax - (438)
Minority share 727 38,024
--------- ---------
(29,841) (43,172)
--------- ---------
Capital gain from sale of discontinued operation
Capital gain - 413,772
Effect of tax - (139,313)
--------- ---------
- 274,459
--------- ---------
(29,841) 231,287
========= =========
In 2001, the construction and infrastructures segment included USM, and
in 2000 it included Middle East Tubes Ltd. and Mashav Enterprise and
Development Ltd., which were sold during 2000.
F-97
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 23 - Supplementary Data to Items in Statements of Operations (cont'd)
I. Income (expenses) from investee companies and their participation in expenses
Year ended December 31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2002 2001
--------------------------- --------------------------------------------
Companies
whose
Consolidated Affiliated Consolidated Affiliated activity was
companies companies companies companies discontinued
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands NIS thousands
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income:
Management services 36,257 - 34,817 - -
========== ========= ========= ========= =========
Administrative expenses -
Salary and other
administrative expenses 9,175 - 8,145 - -
========== ========= ========= ========= =========
Financing income
(expenses),net (6,605) 2 6,054 6 (662)
========== ========= ========= ========= =========
Rental income, net 667 - - - -
========== ========= ========= ========= =========
[table continued]
Year ended December 31
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2000
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Consolidated Companies
companies by whose
Consolidated proportional Affiliated activity was
companies consolidation companies discontinued
-------------------------------------------------------------
NIS thousands
-------------------------------------------------------------
Income:
Management services 42,734 - - -
========= ========= ========= =========
Administrative expenses -
Salary and other
administrative expenses 4,826 - - -
========= ========= ========= =========
Financing income
(expenses),net 623 (213) 3 226
========= ========= ========= =========
Rental income, net - - - -
========= ========= ========= =========
F-98
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 24 - Business Segments
A. The Koor Group operates in the following business segments:
The Company's telecommunication activities are focused in two
companies - Telrad Networks Ltd., which develops and markets telecom
products and provides end-user solutions, and ECI Telecom Ltd., an
affiliate company, that provides solutions for access networks
(Inovia) and transmission systems and optical networks (Enavis,
Lightscape).
The Company's agrochemical activities are carried out through
Makhteshim Agan, considered the world's foremost manufacturer of
generic crop protection solutions. Makhteshim Agan produces a full
range of products, including insecticides, fungicides and
herbicides, as well as plant growth regulators. In addition, the
Company is engaged in fine chemicals, intermediates, specialty aroma
chemicals, industrial chemicals, antioxidants and nutraceuticals.
Activities in the defense space are carried out mainly by the Elisra
Electronics Industries Ltd. Group, a leader in the planning,
development and manufacturing of solutions for electronic warfare
and defense, wireless communication systems, command and control
systems, pilot rescue systems and advanced communications systems.
Activities in venture capital investments space are carried out
through the Koor Corporate Venture Capital partnership, which
invests in high-tech companies and venture capital funds with high
growth potential. Most of the investments are in the fields of
communication and life sciences.
The Company's remaining business activities are in tourism, through
Sheraton Moriah, which holds the Sheraton Hotel chain in Israel and
the affiliated company Knafayim-Arkia, which holds 74% of the Arkia
airline company which provides aviation and holiday services and
leases aircrafts to other companies. Additional activities include
international trade through several companies.
In 2001 the construction and infrastructures segment discontinued
operations due to the discontinuation of activity of USM (which was
consolidated in the construction and infrastructures segment (see
Note 3G)) and in 2000 the segment of construction and infrastructure
included the companies - Middle East Tubes Co. Ltd. and Mashav
Enterprise and Development Ltd., which were sold during 2000.
B. Segment sales include products sold and services rendered to
unrelated customers, which are not part of the group. Inter-industry
segment sales are immaterial and are based primarily on prices
determined in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, these
sales are not presented separately.
Segment operating earnings include all costs and expenses directly
related to the relevant segment and an allocation of expenses from
which more than one segment may benefit. Expenses and revenue
presented in the statements of operations after operating earnings
are not taken in account in the determination of operating earnings
or loss. Identifiable assets by industry segments are those assets
that are used by Koor in its activities in each segment.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 24 - Business Segments (cont'd)
C. See Note 23H for details of the discontinuation of activities.
D. Data regarding business segments of the Koor Group:
Year ended December 31
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2002 2001 2000
NIS thousands % NIS thousands % NIS thousands %
-------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- -----------
Revenues from
sales and services:
Segments:
Telecommunications 829,749 11.47 1,240,788 16.31 2,377,219 28.13
Defense electronics 1,719,972 23.77 1,439,561 18.93 1,238,492 14.65
Agro-chemicals
and other chemicals 4,220,018 58.32 4,180,156 54.95 3,737,060 44.22
Venture capital
investment - - 88,519 1.16 86,525 1.02
Others 466,454 6.44 657,783 8.65 1,011,996 11.98
-------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- -----------
Total segments 7,236,193 100.00 7,606,807 100.00 8,451,292 100.00
============== ========== ============= ========== ============= ===========
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 24 - Business Segments (cont'd)
D. Data regarding business segments of the Koor Group: (cont'd)
Year ended December 31
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2002 2001 2000
NIS thousands % NIS thousands % NIS thousands %
-------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- -----------
Pre-tax earnings
(losses):
Operating earnings
(loss) according
to segments:
Telecommunication (182,055) (34.43) (216,829) (55.73) 269,568 32.64
Defense
electronics 80,368 15.20 57,266 14.72 57,752 6.99
Agro-chemicals
and other
chemicals 671,158 126.93 598,329 153.79 476,653 57.72
Venture capital
investments (8,046) (1.52) (8,452) (2.17) (6,379) (0.77)
Others (32,677) (6.18) (41,269) (10.61) 28,181 3.42
-------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- -----------
Total segments 528,748 100.00 389,045 100.00 825,775 100.00
========== ========== ===========
Joint general
expenses (39,665) (23,722) (98,564)
-------------- ------------- -------------
Total operating
earnings 489,083 365,323 727,211
Financing
expenses, net (400,177) (440,745) (329,256)
Other income
(expenses), net 5,936 (634,623) 171,265
Transfer to
statement of income
of translation
differences of
autonomous
investee in
voluntary
liquidation (398,411) - -
-------------- ------------- -------------
Pre-tax
earnings (losses) (303,569) (710,045) 569,220
============= ============= =============
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 24 - Business Segments (cont'd)
D. Data regarding business segments of the Koor Group: (cont'd)
The Koor Group's equity in the excess of earnings over losses (the
excess of losses over earnings) of affiliates, net, is as follows:
Year ended December 31
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
---------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------
NIS thousands % NIS thousands % NIS thousands %
------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------
Telecommunications (251,744) 97.98 (1,920,828) 99.48 (258,632) 88.69
Defense
electronics (175) 0.07 (1,114) 0.06 (22,322) 7.66
Venture capital
investments (335) 0.13 (84) 0.00 - -
Others (4,680) 1.82 (8,897) 0.46 (10,648) 3.65
------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------
(256,934) 100.00 (1,930,923) 100.00 (291,602) 100.00
------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------
December 31
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2002 *2001
------------------------------ -------------------------------
NIS thousands % NIS thousands %
------------- ----------- ------------- -----------
Identifiable assets:
Segments:
Telecommunications 941,432 8.15 1,284,334 11.55
Defense electronics 1,406,306 12.17 1,193,008 10.73
Agro-chemicals and other chemicals 7,787,755 67.41 6,641,114 59.72
Venture capital investments 289,745 2.51 336,354 3.02
Others 1,127,041 9.76 1,666,238 14.98
------------- ----------- ------------- -----------
Total segments 11,552,279 100.00 11,121,048 100.00
=========== ===========
Corporate assets 1,090,555 1,214,470
Affiliates** 1,061,302 1,438,130
------------- -------------
13,704,136 13,773,648
============= =============
* Reclassified.
** Including an investment in ECI as at December 31, 2002 and 2001 in
the amount of NIS 825 million and NIS 1,165 million respectively,
which operates in the telecommunications segment.
F-102
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 24 - Business Segments (cont'd)
D. Data regarding business segments of the Koor Group: (cont'd)
December 31
--------------------------------------------------------------
2002 *2001
---------------------------- ------------- ---------
NIS thousands % NIS thousands %
------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Identifiable liabilities
Segments:
Telecommunications 402,716 13.21 429,468 15.35
Defense electronics 929,873 30.51 724,902 25.91
Agro-chemicals and other chemicals 1,497,427 49.13 1,368,690 48.93
Venture capital investments - - 12,391 0.44
Others 217,986 7.15 262,041 9.37
------------- ----------- ------------ ---------
Total segments 3,048,002 100.00 2,797,492 100.00
=========== =========
Corporate liabilities 81,375 67,275
------------- ------------
3,129,377 2,864,767
============= ============
* Reclassified
Year ended December 31
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2002 *2001 2000
--------------------------- --------------------------- -----------------------------
NIS thousands % NIS thousands % NIS thousands %
------------- --------- ------------- --------- ------------ ---------
Capital
investments:
Segments:
Telecommunications 15,853 1.19 60,832 6.13 108,016 16.74
Defense
electronics 46,632 3.48 54,209 5.46 33,430 5.18
Agro-chemicals
and other
chemicals 1,264,935 94.53 837,542 84.37 343,931 53.32
Venture capital
investments - - 2,984 0.30 1,825 0.28
Others 10,665 0.80 37,187 3.74 157,886 24.48
------------- --------- ------------- --------- ------------ ---------
Total segments 1,338,085 100.00 992,754 100.00 645,088 100.00
========= ========= ---------
Discontinued
activity - 198 2,434
Corporate assets 110 394 822
------------- ------------- ------------
1,338,195 993,346 648,344
============= ============= ============
* Restated
F-103
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 24 - Business Segments (cont'd)
D. Data regarding business segments of the Koor Group: (cont'd)
Year ended December 31
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2002 *2001 2000
--------------------------- --------------------------- -----------------------------
NIS thousands % NIS thousands % NIS thousands %
------------- --------- ------------- --------- ------------ ---------
Depreciation and
amortization:
Segments:
Telecommunications 58,772 13.67 63,749 15.55 74,024 20.37
Defense electronics 50,782 11.81 51,692 12.61 37,285 10.26
Agro-chemicals
and other
chemicals 283,832 66.03 243,298 59.34 188,767 51.93
Venture capital
investments - - 1,895 0.46 2,114 0.58
Others 36,480 8.49 49,366 12.04 61,298 16.86
------------- ---------- ------------- --------- ------------ ---------
Total segments 429,866 100.00 410,000 100.00 363,488 100.00
========== ========= =========
Discontinued
activity - 12,463 36,751
Corporate assets 1,852 2,797 3,317
------------- ------------- ------------
431,718 425,260 403,556
============= ============= ============
E. Industrial operations - export sales and foreign industrial
operations by geographical destination:
Year ended December 31
-----------------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
--------- --------- ---------
NIS thousands
North America 1,185,258 1,239,027 1,809,221
Europe 2,009,623 1,683,806 1,736,690
South America 894,477 1,469,837 1,451,405
Asia and Australia 1,022,731 920,474 710,919
Africa 144,580 137,503 140,025
--------- --------- ---------
5,256,669 5,450,647 5,848,260
========= ========= =========
F-104
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 24 - Business Segments (cont'd)
F. Assets by geographic location of manufacturing operation *
December 31
-----------------------------------
2002 2001
NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------- -------------
Israel 11,589,786 11,399,923
Brazil 1,531,257 1,847,251
United States 181,112 194,974
Others 401,981 331,500
------------- -------------
13,704,136 13,773,648
============= =============
G. Capital investments in assets by geographic location*
December 31
2002 2001
NIS thousands NIS thousands
------------- -------------
Israel 1,263,124 956,474
Brazil 57,668 31,744
United States 9,645 1,872
Others 7,758 3,058
Discontinued activities -Israel - 198
------------- -------------
1,338,195 993,346
============ ============
* Restated.
F-105
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 25 - Transactions and Balances with Interested Parties
A. The following are details of interested parties in Koor resulting
from their holdings of Koor's ordinary shares:
1. Claridge Group (Claridge).
2. Anfield Ltd.
B. On October 15, 2002 the Board of Directors of Bank Hapoalim B.M.
decided, on the distribution of a dividend in kind of all its
holdings in the Company. On November 27, 2002, the date of actual
distribution, Bank Hapoalim B.M. ceased to be an interested party in
the Company.
During the period when Bank Hapoalim B.M. was an interested party,
Koor and its consolidated companies also made transactions with Bank
Hapoalim. These transactions, which were mainly for receipt of
banking services, were made in the normal course of business, and
therefore, no separation is made with regard to the management and
the recording of the transactions.
Consequently, and given the large number of the above mentioned
entities, it is not possible to accurately determine the scope and
scale of these transactions. The balance of liabilities owed to Bank
Hapoalim B.M. as at December 31, 2001 is NIS 2,498 million.
C. Benefits to interested parties
1. Directors (*)
Year ended December 31
---------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
--------- ---------- ----------
NIS thousands
---------------------------------------------
Directors not employed by the Company:
Annual compensation and participation
in meetings:
Claridge Group 250 160 362
========= ========== ==========
Number of directors 3 3 5
========= ========== ==========
Poalim Assets (Shares) Ltd. 97 132 170
========= ========== ==========
Number of directors 2 2 3
========= ========== ==========
Other directors 543 491 316
========= ========== ==========
Number of directors 10 9 6
========= ========== ==========
(*) Including directors who have been replaced during the year.
F-106
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 25 - Transactions and Balances with Interested Parties (cont'd)
C. Benefits to interested parties (cont'd)
2. Consultancy services
Year ended December 31
2002 2001 2000
---------- ---------- ---------
NIS thousands
---------------------------------------------
Claridge 1,907 1,835 1,740
========= ========== ==========
Poalim Capital Markets and Investment Ltd. 1,461 1,835 1,740
========= ========== ==========
The Company has agreements with interested parties - Poalim Capital
Markets and Investments Ltd. (Poalim) (at the time when Bank Hapoalim
B.M. was an interested party) and Claridge for the receipt of consultancy
services. These services include, inter alia, advice in respect of
investment strategies, monetary policies, international activities,
strategic partnerships and company structuring. The agreements include
instructions regarding the indemnification of the consultants
(Claridge/Poalim) in respect of claims connected to the consultancy,
except for cases of gross negligence and/or intentional damage.
In consideration for the consultancy the Company has agreed to pay an
annual sum which will not exceed $ 400,000 to each of the consultants.
The agreements are for the period of one year and are automatically
renewable each year, unless one of the parties gives 60 days' prior
notice of the termination of the agreement.
On the date on which Bank Hapoalim ceased to be an interested party in
Koor, the agreement with Poalim expired.
F-107
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 26 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share
A. Adjusted net earnings (loss) used in the computation of earnings per
NIS 1 par value of the share capital:
Year ended December 31
2002 2001 2000
--------- ---------- ----------
NIS thousands
---------------------------------------------
Earnings (losses) used in the computation of basic
earnings (loss) per NIS 1 par value of shares (781,704) (2,701,857) 289,098
Add - theoretical earnings resulting from
Conversion of convertible debentures series F - - 2,638
-------- ---------- -------
Net earnings (loss) used in the computation of fully
diluted earnings (loss) per NIS 1 par value of shares (781,704) (2,701,857) 291,736
======== ========== =======
B. Weighted number of ordinary shares of NIS 0.001 used in the
computation of net earnings (loss) per NIS 1 par value of the share
capital:
Number of ordinary shares
----------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
---------- ---------- ----------
In the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share 15,173,291 15,188,463 15,384,206
Add - theoretical share capital resulting from
Conversion of convertible debentures Series F - - 213,047
---------- ---------- ----------
Total share capital used in the computation of
fully diluted earnings (loss) per share 15,173,291 15,188,463 15,597,253
========== ========== ==========
C. To examine that the conversion or exercise of convertible securities
is reasonable, the present value of these securities was computed
according to a discount rate of 6% (December 31, 2001 - 4%, December
31, 2000 - 7%) for securities linked to the CPI.
Note 27 - Events Subsequent to the Balance Sheet Date
A. Pursuant to a decision of the Company's management to concentrate
the holdings in public companies, the balance of ECI shares
(30,049,322 shares) was transferred to a wholly-owned subsidiary, in
accordance with Section 104A of the Income Tax Ordinance, in
exchange for an allotment of shares in the subsidiary.
B. On an agreement of intent for the sale of some the investments of
Koor Corporation Venture Capital, see Note 3H(3).
C. In March 2003, Telrad sold half of the ECtel shares in consideration
of approximately NIS 14 million.
F-108
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements
A. Koor's consolidated financial statements conform with Israeli
generally accepted accounting ("Israeli GAAP"), which differ in
certain respects from those generally accepted in the United States
of America ("US GAAP") as described below:
1. Effect of inflation
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
The consolidated financial statements of Koor are expressed in terms
of a uniform monetary unit - the Israeli shekel inflation-adjusted
which follows adjustment in respect to the changes in the Consumer
Price Index. (See Note 2B).
In accordance with US GAAP:
The financial statements are expressed in current nominal historical
monetary terms.
Measuring on the basis of the change in the CPI, which reflects the
effect of changes in the general price level in the Israeli economy,
provides a very valid picture of the financial position, results of
operations and the cash flows of the Koor Group for both Israeli and
US accounting purposes.
In view of the above, no data on the effect of the differences
between measurements on the basis of cost adjusted to the CPI or on
the basis of historical cost, were included.
2. ECI and TTL - merger
In accordance with Israeli GAAP: The merger between ECI and TTL in
1999 was recorded in Koor's financial statement at book values in
accordance with the accepted rules governing similar asset exchange
transactions. Pursuant to the merger agreement, shares of TTL held
by Tadiran were exchanged for ECI shares at an exchange rate
determined in the merger agreement.
In accordance with US GAAP:
According to EITF 98-3 the merger of ECI and TTL is not considered
as an exchange of similar assets in respect of Koor and Tadiran and
therefore a capital gain from the realization of TTL is recorded and
an original differentials is recorded on behalf of ECI and allocated
to goodwill. In 2001 Koor's management decided to reduce the book
value of the investment in ECI in respect of decrease in value not
of a temporary nature. Therefore, the Company wrote-off the balance
of the goodwill in the amount of NIS 167 million.
In 2001 Tadiran sold its shareholding in ECI to Koor. Therefore, the
deferred taxes which was created during the merger, were realized
and an income tax in the amount of NIS 136 million was recorded.
F-109
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their
Effect on the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
3. Debt arrangement within the framework of an overall financial
arrangement
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Koor reported an extraordinary gain in 1991 as a result of
restructuring part of its debts.
In accordance with US GAAP:
In accordance with FAS No. 15 - "Accounting by Debtors and Creditors
for doubtful Debt Restructuring" future interest payments must be
deducted from the restructuring of an old debt. The recognition of
non-realized earnings (which represents deferred interest) is
affected by payments of interest over the period from the date of
the restructuring of the debt up to its repayment date.
As of December 31, 2002, the entire balance of the deferred interest
was written off (December 31, 2001 the deferred interest was NIS
4,904 thousand).
4. Deferred taxes
a) Deferred taxes in respect to inflation adjustment differences
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Koor does not provide deferred taxes in respect to adjustment
differences to the CPI for assets defined as "immune assets" in the
Law for Taxation Under Inflationary Conditions and for which the
depreciation period is at least 20 years.
In accordance with US GAAP:
Under FAS No. 109, a provision for deferred taxes should be made for
all temporary differences, without relation to the period of
amortization of the assets.
b) Deferred taxes in companies which adjust their financial statements
for inflation on the basis of changes in the US dollar exchange
rate.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Certain companies, which adjust their financial statements on the
basis of changes in the Dollar exchange rate, create deferred taxes
in respect to all the differences between the amounts of assets
(mainly in respect to fixed assets and inventory) as stated in the
financial statements and the amounts for tax purposes.
F-110
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their
Effect on the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
4. Deferred taxes (cont'd)
b) (cont'd)
In accordance with US GAAP:
According to paragraph 9(f) of FAS No. 109, deferred taxes
should not be provided in respect to differences, the source of
which is in the difference of assets and liabilities for
accounting purposes and their amounts for tax purposes, where
the source of the tax difference stems from different measuring
bases for accounting purposes and for tax purposes.
c) Earnings from "Approved Enterprises"
Under the Israeli Law for the Encouragement of Capital
Investments, 1959, a 25% tax rate is applicable on the profits,
when an "approved enterprise" is going the grant track, during
the benefits period.
Dividends paid to shareholders from the earnings of an
"approved enterprise" are subject to income tax at a rate of
15%. A company that received such a dividend is entitled to a
15% tax credit, if and when this dividend is paid to its
shareholders.
An "approved enterprise" which chooses the "alternative
benefits" track is exempted from income tax on undistributed
profits.
In the event that a dividend is distributed out of tax-exempt
earnings of the "approved enterprise" under on the "alternative
benefits" track, the distributing company will be subject to a
25% tax on the distributed earnings. Furthermore, the
shareholders will be liable to tax at the rate of 15%. However,
if the shareholder is a company, that shareholder will be
entitled to a 15% tax credit, if and when such dividend out of
"approved enterprise" earnings is distributed to its
shareholders.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Deferred tax should not be provided in respect to the
undistributed tax-exempt earnings of an "approved enterprise"
of subsidiaries, whose earnings have been reinvested and will
not be distributed to the company shareholders.
Koor has not provided deferred tax in respect to undistributed
tax-exempt earnings attributed to the "approved enterprise" of
subsidiaries under the "alternative benefits" track, which may
be distributed, since it is the Group's policy not to initiate
such a dividend distribution.
F-111
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
4. Deferred taxes (cont'd)
In accordance with US GAAP:
A reserve for deferred tax should be provided on the
undistributed tax-exempt earnings of local subsidiaries
established subsequent to December 15, 1992, as their
distribution results an additional tax.
5. Handling of "benefit component" in respect of options issued to
employees
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
The overall "benefit component", in respect to options granted
to employees of Koor, is not charged as an expense in the
statement of operations.
In accordance with US GAAP:
a) Fixed Option Plan:
Under US GAAP (APB-25), the "benefit component" is measured as
the difference between the share market price and the exercise
price of the option, when measuring the "benefit". The benefit
is charged as a salary expense during the period in which the
employee performs the services for which the benefit was
granted.
b) Variable Option Plans:
In the event that the options have been issued to employees for
the future performance of work or services, the benefit is
charged to salary expense in the statement of operations. The
"benefit component" is computed on the basis of the full
benefit valued as at that date, and the proportional part of
the period which has passed, in relation to the opening balance
of that period.
F-112
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
6. The accounting treatment of quoted securities:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Quoted securities which constitute a short-term investment (see
note 2F) are stated at market value. Quoted securities which
constitute a permanent investment are stated at cost (regarding
debentures, including accumulated interest), except where
market value is lower, and the decline in value is not
considered to be temporary.
In accordance with US GAAP:
FAS No. 115 divides quoted securities, into three types:
securities held for a short period and traded at a high
frequency (trading securities), available for sale securities
and held to maturity securities.
A change in the value of trading securities, including
unrealized earnings, is charged to the statement of operations,
while unrealized earnings after tax of the available for sale
type is reported as a separate item within shareholders'
equity.
7. Attribution of proceeds from an issuance to debentures, when
securities are issued as a package (issuance by Koor in 1994):
According to the accounting policy at this issuance: The
proceeds from an issuance of debentures and stock options, as a
package, are attributed to debentures according to their par
value while the remainder of the proceeds is attributed to the
share options.
In accordance with US GAAP:
The proceeds from an issuance of share options and convertible
debentures, as a package, are split based on the relative fair
value, of these securities at the date of issuance. This will
sometimes result in the recording of a discount in respect of
the convertible debentures that is to be amortized over the
term of debentures.
8. Dividends
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Until 2001, a dividend proposed for payment by the date of
approval of the financial statements is included as a current
liability in the balance sheet. Starting 2002, the liability in
respect of a dividend proposed or announced after the balance
sheet date will be reflected in the financial statements only
in the period in which it was announced (see Note 2B(h)).
In accordance with US GAAP:
Such a dividend is reflected only in the notes and is not
recorded in the balance sheet as a liability until declared.
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Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
9. Convertible securities of investee companies
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
According to the provisions of Opinion No. 48 and 53 of the
ICPAI, a parent company is required to create a provision for
losses, which it may incur from the dilution of its holdings in
investee companies, when it is probable that the share options
will be exercised or the debentures will be converted.
In accordance with US GAAP:
A loss in the parent company resulting from the dilution of its
holdings, because of share options being exercised or
debentures being converted, is recorded only at the time of
exercise or conversion.
10. Employee severance benefits as a part of an efficiency program
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Employee severance benefits, as part of future anticipated
dismissals, are recorded when management decides on the
dismissals, and/or when management intended on the dismissals.
In accordance with US GAAP:
According to the provisions of EITF 94-3, employee severance
benefits, when dismissal is part of an efficiency program, are
charged as an expense in the financial statements only when all
the following conditions exist:
a) Management has the appropriate authority to dismiss
employees and the efficiency program includes all employee
severance benefits.
b) Management notified employees of its intention to dismiss
them, while supplying them with full details regarding
employee severance benefits.
c) The plan for dismissals states specifically the names of
the dismissed employees, their positions and their duties.
d) The period of time for completion of the program of
dismissals indicates that a significant change in the plan
is not likely to occur.
F-114
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
11. Earnings per share
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
In accordance with Opinion No. 55, the dilutive effect of share
options and convertible debentures is included in the
computation of basic earnings per share only if their exercise
or conversion is considered to be probable. Calculation of the
probability is based on the ratio between the market price of
the shares and the present value of the price of exercising the
stock options into shares or the present value of the payments
for conversion of the debentures into shares.
In accordance with US GAAP:
In accordance with FAS 128, basic earnings per share are
computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is
computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the year, plus the dilutive potential effect
of ordinary shares considered outstanding during the year.
12. Acquiring an Investment in stages
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Opinion 68 determines that when acquiring an investment in
stages, it is necessary to calculate the original differentials
and record the investment according to the equity method from
the date when the holding constitutes an initial material
influence onwards.
In accordance with US GAAP:
When acquiring an investment in stages, it is necessary to
calculate post factum for each acquisition the original
differentials created by the acquisition, on the date an
initial influence becomes material, even if on that date the
Company did not yet have a material influence, and to implement
the equity method retroactively.
13. Venture capital investments:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Venture capital fund investments in venture capital investments
will be represented according to their cost less a provision
for devaluation in the event of a permanent devaluation.
In accordance with US GAAP:
Venture capital fund investments will be represented according
to their fair value.
F-115
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
14. Revenue recognition - SAB 101:
In accordance with US GAAP:
During the fourth quarter of 2000, the US SEC published Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (hereinafter - "SAB 101"), which
sets stringent rules for revenue recognition, which are to be
implemented retroactively to the beginning of the year, by way
of cumulative effect to the beginning of the year and
presentation of the previous quarters once again. ECI
implemented these guidelines in its statements, which are set
out in accordance with US GAAP.
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
The provision does not apply in Israel, although it is possible
to adopt the principles set out in the rule if management
estimates that the method of revenue recognition prescribed in
SAB 101 is appropriate for economic and commerce conditions
presently existing in its area of business. This rule was
adopted as of the fourth quarter of 2000, without implementing
cumulative effect to the beginning of 2000 and without
presenting data, which has already been published in the past.
Therefore, cumulative effect has been recorded in the
adjustment note in 2000 in the sum of NIS 40,214 thousand.
15. Exchange of assets:
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
In 2001 NetEye shares were transferred from Telrad to ECTel, as
described in Note 3E(4), and treated based on the accounting
principles in Exchange of Similar Assets transactions and
therefore neither a profit nor a loss was recorded.
In accordance with US GAAP:
According to EITF 98/3 this transaction is not seen as an
Exchange of Similar Assets transaction and therefore a profit
of NIS 29,726 thousand was recorded.
In 2001 Millenia shares previously held by the minority
shareholders, were purchased in exchange for M-A Industries'
shares (as described in Note 3C(5). This transaction was also
treated as an Exchange of Similar Assets under the Israel GAAP.
According to the US GAAP this transaction was not seen as an
exchange of similar assets and therefore a profit of NIS 6,563
thousand was recorded.
In 2002 a consolidated company of Telrad was merged with
another company, as described in Note 3E(4). According to
Israeli GAAP, this transaction is treated as an Exchange of
Similar Assets, and therefore no profit is recognized.
According to US GAAP, the transaction is not an Exchange of
Similar Assets and therefore a profit of NIS 15,395 thousand
was recorded.
F-116
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
16. Financial Derivatives
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
The Company applied FAS 52 and EITF 90-17 as to its financial
derivatives.
In accordance with US GAAP:
As of January 1, 2001, the Company applied FAS 133 to the
Derivatives based on the cumulative effect at the beginning of
the year (NIS 2,771 thousand).
17. Securitization agreement of M-A Industries and its consolidated
companies
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
This transaction was treated as a sales transaction only in
relation to the sale of customer debts which were included in
the securitization transaction, and whose associated control
and risks have been completely transferred to the purchaser,
and the proceeds were received in cash or with an undeferred
liability.
In accordance with US GAAP:
The transaction does not meet the criteria set out in FAS 140
for the classification as a sale transaction. Therefore, the
transaction was treated as a secured borrowing, and the balance
of customers increased by 101.8 million dollars in 2002, and by
95.5 million dollars in 2001, against a similar increase in
short-term credit.
18. ECI's Depreciation
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
On September 30, 2002 the Company wrote down its investment in
ECI by NIS 132 million (see Note 3A(11)). Of the NIS 132
million write down, the Company realized a capital reserve from
foreign currency translation adjustments generated by Koor in
relation to its investment in ECI, in the amount of NIS 107
million. The balance of NIS 25 million was charged to the
statement of income and under the item "Group equity in the
operating results of affiliates". Due to the fact that Koor's
share in ECI's shareholders' equity is higher than its
investment in ECI after the Impairment, the excess of Koor's
share in the equity over the investment was attributed first to
intangible assets in ECI and the remainder to non-monetary
items in ECI.
In accordance with US GAAP:
Under FAS 52, a capital fund from translation differences will
be realized upon realization of the investment or liquidation
of the investee company. Accordingly, an expense in respect to
impairment in value was charged to the statement of operations.
In addition, the excess of Koor's share in ECI's shareholders
equity over its investment in ECI was attributed to ECI's
non-current assets.
F-117
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
A. Differences between Israel GAAP and US GAAP (cont'd)
19. Goodwill and Other assets
In accordance with Israeli GAAP:
Goodwill is amortized over its economic life but no more than
20 years. Goodwill is monitored for a decrease in value where
there are indications indicating a permanent decrease in the
value of the goodwill.
In accordance with US GAAP:
Starting on January 1, 2002, goodwill balances will not be
amortized systematically but will be monitored by means of an
impairment test to be carried out at least once a year on a
fixed date in accordance with the directives in FAS 142, where
in the first year of implementation the impairment test will be
on January 1, 2002. Amortization of goodwill caused following
the first implementation of the impairment test on January 1,
2002, will be recorded as a cumulative effect in respect of a
change in the accounting method. Accordingly, a cumulative
effect of NIS 821 million was recorded in the adjustment note
in 2002.
20. Adjustment on net loss of ECI as being reported according to
the US GAAP to the net loss as being reported according to the
Israeli GAAP:
Year ended
December 31
2002
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$ thousands
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Net loss of ECI based on its reported profit according to US GAAP (155,685)
Adjustments:
Timing differentials for revenue recognition for implementation of SAB 101 (1,548)
Finance income - FAS 133 (3,632)
Tax income - deferred taxes 645
Cumulative effect of change in accounting method - FAS 142 550
Write-down of excess cost attributed to intangible assets (1,809)
Discontinued operation (570)
Decline in value of assets (533)
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Net loss of ECI according to Israeli GAAP (162,582)
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F-118
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their
Effect on the Financial Statements (cont'd)
B. The effect of the material differences between Israeli and US GAAP
on the financial statements
1. Statements of operations:
Year ended December 31
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2002 2001 2000
--------- ---------- ----------
NIS thousands
---------------------------------------------
a) Net earnings (loss) as reported, according to
Israeli GAAP (781,704) (2,701,857) 289,098
--------- ---------- ----------
Amortization of deferred interest in
respect of the restructuring of debts 4,904 6,855 9,865
Deferred taxes 6,019 56,759 38,359
Salary expenses in respect of
share options issued to employees 495 (19,085) (24,986)
Gain (loss) from marketable securities, net 55,185 (13,895) 42,697
Provisions for anticipated losses from
realization of convertible securities in
investee companies (525) (8,247) (2,581)
Amortization of discount in respect of
convertible debentures (344) (1,088) (2,230)
Severance pay arising from
an efficiency program 7,267 2,454 (12,189)
Capital gain from a decline in holding in
Consolidated company 6,318 - -
Acquiring an investment in stage - 4,741 422
Venture capital investments (16,641) 784 20,887
Amortization of goodwill in accordance
with a merger of ECI and TTL - (167,329) (25,024)
Temporary differences resulting from
recognition of revenue arising from
application of SAB 101 2,273 36,753 (4,898)
Profit from exchange of assets 15,395 36,289 -
Discontinuing activities 851 - -
Impairment in value 776
Write-down of excess cost attributed
to fixed assets (14,618) - -
Translation differences of autonomous - -
investee in voluntary liquidation (107,144) - -
Amortization of goodwill and other assets 88,910 - -
Provision for impairment in value 5,195 - -
Linkage difference expenses (4,759) - -
Derivatives (FAS 133) (27,522) (1,495) -
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22,035 (66,504) 40,322
Income taxes (955) 131,153 (3,910)
Minority interests in respect of the above
differences (14,747) (40,914) (14,547)
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6,333 23,735 21,865
Cumulative effect as beginning of the year (821) 2,771 (40,214)
--------- ---------- ----------
5,512 26,506 (18,349)
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Net income (loss) according to US GAAP (776,192) (2,675,341) 270,749
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F-119
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on the
Financial Statements (cont'd)
B. The effect of the material differences between Israeli and US GAAP
on the financial statements (cont'd)
1. Statements of operations (cont'd):
b) Earnings (loss) per ordinary share
Year ended December 31
---------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
--------- ---------- ----------
NIS thousands
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Basic earnings per ordinary share:
As reported according to Israeli GAAP (51.518) (177.89) 18.79
=========== =========== ==========
As reported according to US GAAP: (51.15) (176.14) 17.59
=========== =========== ==========
Weighted average of number of shares
and share equivalents according to
US GAAP 15,173,291 15,188,463 15,384,206
=========== =========== ==========
Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share:
As reported according to Israeli GAAP (51.518) (177.89) 18.70
=========== =========== ==========
As reported according to US GAAP: (51.15) (176.14) 17.52
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Weighted average of number of shares
and share equivalents according to
US GAAP 15,173,291 15,188,463 15,597,253
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F-120
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on the
Financial Statements (cont'd)
B. The effect of the material differences between Israeli and US GAAP
on the financial statements (cont'd)
2. Balance sheet:
December 31
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2002 2001
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As reported Adjustments US GAAP As reported Adjustment US GAAP
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NIS thousands
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Investments in
affiliates 1,061,302 (28,840) 1,032,462 1,438,130 (31,868) 1,406,262
Customers (9) 2,041,156 471,517 2,512,673 2,245,732 449,268 2,695,000
Investments
and other
receivables 582,520 35,292 617,812 1,156,791 66,475 1,223,266
Intangible assets
after
amortization (10) 2,442,865 111,566 2,554,431 1,463,228 27,114 1,490,342
Total assets 13,704,136 589,535 14,293,671 13,773,648 510,990 14,284,638
Other payables
(7) 1,421,245 (2,478) 1,418,767 1,128,752 (3,720) 1,125,032
Deferred interest (3) - - - - 4,904 4,904
Short-term
liabilities (8) 2,359,985 482,227 2,842,212 1,846,459 449,267 2,295,726
Convertible
debentures (4) 405,141 (18) 405,123 314,236 (362) 313,874
Deferred taxes (2) 212,469 92,308 304,777 196,787 99,010 295,797
Minority interests 1,557,774 37,152 1,594,926 1,393,906 23,808 1,417,714
(6)
Capital reserve
for "available for
sale" securities (1) - (63,850) (63,850) - 384 384
Capital
reserves(4)(5)(10) 2,490,435 166,894 2,657,329 2,186,389 65,908 2,252,297
Retained
losses(6) (1,027,752) (122,699) (1,150,451) (246,048) (128,211) (374,259)
Total
shareholders'
equity 1,760,352 (19,655) 1,740,697 2,238,010 (61,919) 2,176,091
(1) Adjustment of value of investment securities to market value.
(2) Change in deferred taxes.
(3) Deferred gain on debt restructuring.
(4) Debentures issued with stock options.
(5) Share options issued to employees.
(6) Effects of the reconciliation to US GAAP.
(7) Provision for employee severance benefits resulting from
an efficiency program, financial derivatives.
(8) Securitization agreement.
(9) Original differentials arising from the exchange of
shares in the merger, and increasing the holdings in a
consolidated company, as well as temporary differences
with implementation of SAB 101, reversal of systematic
provisions related to goodwill and intangible assets.
(10) Transfer to statement of income of translation
differences of autonomous investee in voluntary liquidation.
F-121
Koor Industries Ltd. (An Israeli Corporation)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Note 28 - Material Differences Between Israeli and US GAAP and their Effect on
the Financial Statements (cont'd)
B. The effect of the material differences between Israeli and US GAAP
on the financial statements (cont'd)
3. Comprehensive earnings
"Comprehensive earnings (loss)" consists of the change, during the
current period, in Company's shareholder equity that does not derive from
shareholders' investments or from the distribution of earnings to
shareholders.
Comprehensive earnings (loss) include two components - net earnings and
other comprehensive earnings. Net earnings are the earnings stated in the
statement of operations and other comprehensive earnings include the
amounts that are recorded directly in shareholders' equity and that do
not derive from transactions with shareholders.
Year ended December 31
---------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2000
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NIS thousands
---------------------------------------------
Net earnings (loss) according to US
GAAP (776,192) (2,675,350) 270,747
--------- ----------- ----------
Other comprehensive earnings, after
tax:
Adjustments from translation of
financial statements of investee
companies 403,029 289,031 (92,950)
Unrealized gains from securities (loss) (55,185) 13,895 (43,748)
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Total other comprehensive earnings* 347,844 302,926 (136,698)
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Total comprehensive (loss) earnings (428,348) (2,372,424) 134,049
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*Tax component included in the item - - (1,051)
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Note 29 - Events (Unaudited) Subsequent to the Date of the Independent
Auditors' Report.
On June 5, 2003, Koor sold 9,356,517 shares in MA Industries, for NIS 105.3
million (approximately $24.1 million on the date of sale) and the capital gain
was about $3.5 million. Upon consummation of the sale, Koor will hold 49.8% of
the voting capital of MA Industries.
The Company is considering continuing the consolidation of the financial
statements of MA Industries.
F-122
Deloitte & Touche
Brightman Almagor
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
SCOPUS NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Scopus Network
Technologies Ltd. (the "Company") as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity
and cash flows for each of the years in the period ended December 31, 2002.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Company's management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as
of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated results of its operations,
changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the
period ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Israel.
The financial statements have been prepared in U.S. dollars, as explained in
Note 2A.
/s/ Brightman Almagor & Co.
Brightman Almagor & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
Tel Aviv, Israel
April 1, 2003
F-123
Auditors' Report to the Partners of
Koor Venture Capital
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Koor Venture
Capital (hereinafter - "the Partnership") as at December 31, 2002 and 2001,
and the related statements of operations, the result of its operations in
partners' equity and cash flows, for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Partnership's Board of Directors and of its Management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of
Directors and Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
The investment in an investee company is presented at cost net of
additional paid-in capital in respect to a transaction with a controlling
interest, and not in accordance with the equity method, as required pursuant
to the Statement of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel.
In our opinion, except for not presenting the investment in an
investee company in accordance with the equity method as mentioned above, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Partnership as of December 31, 2002
and 2001, and the results of its operations, changes in partners, equity and
its cash flows for each of the three years, the last of which ended December
31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
Israel.
As explained in Note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are
stated in values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of
the Israeli currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants in Israel.
/s/ KOST FORER and GABBAY
Tel-Aviv, Israel KOST FORER & GABBAY
March 13, 2003 A Member of Ernst & Young Global
F-124
24/3/2003
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Solkoor Marketing and Purthasung Ltd. (hereinafter - "the Company")
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Solkoor Marketing and
Purchasing Ltd. as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements
of operations, shareholders' equity, for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and of its Management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that our
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and
Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits, and reports of the other auditors,
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audit the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations,
the changes in shareholders' equity for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in notes, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Yosef Shimony
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Yosef Shimony
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
F-125
24/3/2003
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Koor Holding Ltd. (hereinafter - "the Company")
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Koor Holding Ltd. as at
December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of operations,
shareholders' equity, for each of the three years, the last of which ended
December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's Board of Directors and of its Management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and Management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits, and the reports of the auditors, provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audit, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations,
the changes in shareholders' equity for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in notes, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Yosef Shimony
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Yosef Shimony
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
F-126
24 March, 2003
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Koor Trusts (1995) Ltd. (hereinafter - "the Company")
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of the Company as at December
31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of operations, shareholders'
equity, for each of the three years, the last of which ended December 31,
2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board
of Directors and of its Management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and Management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits, and reports of the other auditors, provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits, the financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations,
the changes in shareholders' equity for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31,2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in notes, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Yosef Shimony
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Yosef Shimony
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
F-127
AUDITORS' REPORT
To the shareholders of
"ALDA" ISRAEL FOREIGN TRADE LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of "Alda" Israel Foreign Trade
Ltd. ("the Company") as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related
statements of operations, changes in deficiency and cash flows for each of the
three years, the last of which ended December 31, 2002. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We did not audit the financial statements of a certain company the investment
in which on the equity basis of accounting totaled NIS 9.4 million and NIS 7
million as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and the Company's
share in the net income losses of which totaled NIS 3.4 million, NIS (9.4),
and NIS 3.4 million for each of the three years, the last of which ended
December 31, 2002, respectively. These statements were audited by other
auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as
it relates to data included for this certain company, is based solely on the
reports of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, except for the absence of information referred to in the
preceding paragraph, based on our audits and the reports of the
above-mentioned other auditors, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations,
the changes in its equity and its cash flows for each of the three years, the
last of which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in Note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
Without qualifying our opinion, we wish to draw attention that the Company has
restated its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2001 and
2000 in order to retroactively reflect the effect of the operating results of
an investee.
/s/ KOST, FORER & GABBAY
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Tel-Aviv, Israel KOST, FORER & GABBAY
March 18, 2003 A Member of Ernst & Young Global
F-128
Kost, Forer & Gabbay Phone: 972-3-6232525
3 Aminadav St. Fax: 972-3-5622555
Tel-Aviv 67067, Israel
AUDITORS' REPORT
To the shareholders of
KOOR TRADE LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Koor Trade Ltd. ("The
Company") as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of
operations, changes in equity (deficiency) and cash flows for each of the
three years, the last of which ended December 31, 2002. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We did not audit the financial statements of a certain company the investment
in which on the equity basis of accounting totaled NIS 79.7 million and NIS
77.3 million as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and the Company's
share in the net income losses of which totaled NIS 1.6 million, NIS (5.1)
million and NIS 5.2 million for each of the three years, the last of which
ended December 31, 2002, respectively. These statements were audited by other
auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as
it relates to data included for this certain company, is based solely on the
reports of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
As no audited statements of other auditors were furnished, the investment in
investee was included according to the adjusted book value as of December 31,
2001. The statement of operations does not include the Company's share in the
results of operations of that investee for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In our opinion, except for the absence of information referred to in the
preceding paragraph, based on our audits and the reports of the other
auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31,
2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations, the changes in its
deficiency and its cash flows for each of the three years, the last of which
ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in Israel.
As explained in Note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
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Without qualifying our opinion, we wish to draw attention that the Company has
restated its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2001 in
order to retroactively reflect the effect of the operating results of an
investee whose investment in the financial statements for December 31, 2001
did not include its operating results for 2001.
Tel-Aviv, Israel /s/ KOST, FORER and GABBAY
March 18, 2003 --------------------------
KOST, FORER & GABBAY
A Member of Ernst & Young Global
F-130
24 March, 2003
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Koor Technologies Ltd (hereinafter - "the Company")
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of the Koor Technologies Ltd
as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of operations,
shareholders' equity, for each of the three years, the last of which ended
December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's Board of Directors and of its Management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and
Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits, and reports of the other auditors,
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits, the financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations,
the changes in shareholders' equity for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in the notes, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated
in values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the
Israeli currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants in Israel.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Yosef Shimony
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Yosef Shimony
Certified Public Accounts (Isr.)
F-131
24 March, 2003
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Koor Peace Projects (1994) Ltd. (hereinafter - "the Company").
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of the Koor Peace Projects
(1994) Ltd as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of
operations, shareholders' equity, for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and of its Management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and
Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits, and reports of the other auditors,
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits, the financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations,
the changes in shareholders' equity for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in the notes, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated
in values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the
Israeli currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants in Israel.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Yosef Shimony
--------------------------------
Yosef Shimony
Certified Public Accounts (Isr.)
F-132
Independent Auditor's Report
----------------------------
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Koor Electronics Ltd.
(hereafter - the Company) as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related
statements of operations and changes in deficit for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are in the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations and changes in deficit
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America.
As explained in note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
/s/ Oren Horowitz & Co. - H. Wallenstein & Co.
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OREN HOROWITZ & CO - H. WALLENSTEIN & CO
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
Ramat-Gan, Israel
March 17, 2003
F-133
Kost, Forer & Gabbay Phone: 972-3-6232525
3 Aminadav St. Fax: 972-3-5622555
Tel-Aviv 67067, Israel
AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Shareholders of
SOLOR AGENCIES LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Solor Agencies Ltd. ("the
Company") as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of
operations, changes in deficiency and cash flows for each of the three years,
the last of which ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations, the changes in its
deficiency and its cash flows for each of the three years, the last of which
ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in Israel.
As explained in Note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
Without qualifying our opinion, we wish to draw attention to the matter
discussed in Note 1a. to the financial statements. The Company has suffered
losses amounting to approximately NIS 358 thousand for the year ended December
31, 2002 and has a working capital deficiency as of December 31, 2002
amounting to approximately NIS 1,762 thousand. These conditions raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments for the amounts and
classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
may result should the Company not be able to continue and to operate as a
"going concern".
Tel-Aviv, Israel /s/ KOST, FORER & GABBAY
March 18, 2003 ------------------------
KOST, FORER & GABBAY
A Member of Ernst & Young Global
F-134
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Shareholders of
SHERATON MORIAH (ISRAEL) LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Sheraton Moriah (Israel)
Ltd. ("the Company") as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated
balance sheets - of the Company and on a consolidated basis - at such dates
and the related statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows
- of the Company and on a consolidated basis - for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31,2002. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits
We did not audit the financial statements of certain subsidiaries consolidated
whose assets constitute 5.5% and 4% of the total consolidated assets as at
December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and whose revenues constitute 18.1
%, 19% and 26% of the total consolidated revenues for each of the three years
ended December 31, 2002, respectively. The financial statements of those
companies were audited by other auditors whose reports thereon were furnished
to us and our opinion, insofar as it related to amounts included in respect
thereof is based solely on the reports of the other auditors. Furthermore, the
data included in the consolidated financial statements relating to the equity
in investees are based on the financial statements audited by other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with US generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by the board of directors and management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and
reports of the other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion,
except for matter discussed in the following paragraph.
The financial statements of proportionately consolidated subsidiaries whose
assets and revenues constitute 30% and 22.2% of the total consolidated assets
and revenues at December 31, 2002 and for the year then ended, respectively,
have not been approved by the management of these companies and, therefore,
not yet received the respective auditor reports.
In our opinion, except for the possible effect of adjustments that might have
been required had the financial statements noted in the preceding papragraph
been received, based on our audits and on the reports of the other auditors,
the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position - of the Company and on a consolidated basis
- at December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations, changes
in shareholders' equity and cash flows - for the Company and on a conslidated
basis - for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in Israel.
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As explained in Note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with pronouncements of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants in Israel.
/s/ Brightman Almagor & Co. /s/ Lion, Orlitzky & Co.
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Brightman Almagor & Co. Lion, Orlitzky & Co.
Deloitte Touche Tomatsu Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
Tel Aviv, March 23, 2003
F-136
Deloitte
& Touche
Brightman Almagor
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
KNAFAIM - ARKIA HOLDINGS LIMITED
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Knafaim - Arkia Holdings
Limited ("the Company") as of December 31, 2002 and the consolidated
balance sheet as of the same date, and the related statements of income,
shareholders' equity and cash flows - of the Company and consolidated - for
the year ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits.
The comparative figures as of December 31, 2001, and for each of the two
years ended on that date, were audited by other auditors, the unqualified
opinion of which was given on March 18, 2002.
We did not audit the financial statements of subsidiaries whose assets
included in consolidation constitute approximately 0.8% of total
consolidated assets as of December 31, 2002, and whose revenues included in
consolidation constitute approximately 9.3% of total consolidated revenues
for the year ended December 31, 2002. We also did not audit the financial
statements of affiliated companies, the investment in which was U.S.$
15,929 thousand as of December 31, 2002, and the Company's equity in their
losses for the year ended December 31, 2002 was U.S.$ 2,021 thousand. These
financial statements of those companies were audited by other auditors
whose reports were furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates
to the amounts included for those companies, is based on the reports of the
other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance that the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of
Directors and management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the reports of other
auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position - of the Company and on a consolidated
basis - as of December 31, 2002, and the results of operations,
shareholders' equity and cash flows - of the Company and on a consolidated
basis - for the year ended on that date in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in Israel.
As described in Note 2A, the Company prepares its primary financial
statements in values adjusted for changes in the general purchasing power
of Israeli currency as measured by the changes in the exchange rate of the
U.S. dollar in relation to the Israeli shekel, in accordance with
pronouncements of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel.
The accompanying financial statements are a translation of the primary
financial statements into U.S. dollars, as described in Note 2A.
/s/ Brightman Almagor & Co.
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Brightman Almagor & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
Tel Aviv, March 24, 2003
F-137
ANDERSEN
Luboshitz Kaslerer
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
KNAFAIM - ARKIA HOLDINGS LIMITED
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Knafaim - Arkia Holdings
Limited ("the Company") and the consolidated balance sheets as of December
31, 2001 and 2000, and the related statements of income, shareholders'
equity and cash flows - of the Company and consolidated - for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We did not audit the financial statements of subsidiaries whose assets
constitute approximately 1.9% and 2.1% of total consolidated assets as at
December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, and whose revenues constitute
approximately 31%, 25% and 18% of total consolidated revenues for the years
ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Also we did not audit
the financial statements of affiliated companies, the investment in which
is U.S.$17,418,000 and U.S.$19,901,000 as at December 31, 2001 and 2000,
respectively, and the Company's equity in their earnings (losses) is
U.S.$798,000, U.S.$1,043,000 and U.S.$(970,000) for the years ended
December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The financial statements of
those companies were audited by other auditors whose reports were furnished
to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for
those companies, is based on the reports of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards in Israel and in the United States, including those prescribed
under the Auditors' Regulations (Auditor's Mode of Performance), 1973.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits and the reports of other auditors provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position - of the Company and on a consolidated
basis - as at December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of operations,
shareholders' equity and cash flows - of the Company and on a consolidated
basis - for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in Israel.
As described in Note 2(a), the Company prepares its primary financial
statements in values adjusted for changes in the general purchasing power
of the Israeli currency as measured by the changes in the exchange rate of
the U.S. dollar in relation to the Israeli shekel in accordance with
pronouncements of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel.
The accompanying financial statements are a translation of the primary
financial statements into U.S. dollars, as described in Note 2(a).
Tel Aviv, March 18, 2002
/s/ Luboshitz Kasierer
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Luboshitz Kasierer
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
F-138
Israeloff, Trattner & Co. P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS - FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS
1225 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11590 (518) 240-3300 Fax (516) 240-3318
www.israeloff.com
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors of
Isram Wholesale Tours and Travel, Ltd. and Subsidiaries
(A Majority-Owned Subsidiary of Koor Industries Limited)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Isram
Wholesale Tours and Travel, Ltd. and Subsidiaries (a majority-owned
subsidiary of Koor Industries Limited) as of December 31, 2002 and 2001,
and the related consolidated statements of income (loss) and retained
earnings, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the
financial statements of Isram (Israel) Touring, Ltd., a wholly owned
subsidiary, which statements reflect total assets of $1,248,000 and
$1,734,000 as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and total
revenue of $3,145,000, $5,823,000 and $28,670,000 for the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. These statements were
audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us and our
opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Isram (Israel)
Touring, Ltd., is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of the other
auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As more fully described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company
has not tested goodwill for impairment and is continuing to amortize
goodwill. The effects of this departure from accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, is not reasonably
determinable.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors,
except for the effects of amortizing goodwill instead of testing it for
impairment, as discussed in the preceding paragraph, the consolidated
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Isram Wholesale Tours and Travel, Ltd.
and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Israeloff, Trattner & Co. P.C.
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Garden City, New York
February 13, 2003, except as to foreign
operations, covered by the other auditors'
report, as to which the date is February 24, 2003
F-139
Deloitte
& Touche
Brightman Almagor
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Mashal Alumina Industries Ltd.
We have audited the balance sheets of Mashal Alumina Industries Ltd. ("the
Company") as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of
operations, for each of the three years then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The financial statements do not include a statement of changes in
shareholders' equity and a statement of cash flows as required in
accordance with Opinions of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
in Israel.
In our opinion, except for the omission of the abovementioned information,
the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2002 and
2001, and the results of its operations, for each of the three years then
ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
Israel.
As explained in Note 2 the abovementioned financial statements are stated
in values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the
Israeli currency, in accordance with Opinions of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants in Israel.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1B to the
financial statements, the Company's recurring losses from operations and
shareholders' deficiency raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these matters
are also described in Note 1B. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Brightman Almagor & Co.
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Brightman Almagor & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
March 12, 2003
F-140
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Koor Hanpakot Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Koor Hanpakot Ltd. (the
"Company") as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the related statements of
operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years,
the last of which ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and of its management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in Israel and in the United States of America. Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of
Directors and management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of its operations, the changes in its
shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years, the last of
which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in note 1b, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated
in values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the
Israeli currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants in Israel.
Tel-Aviv
February 23, 2003 /s/ Kesselman & Kesselman
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Kesselman & Kesselman
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
F-141
March 16, 2003
Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of
Koor Properties Ltd.
I have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Koor Properties Ltd. (the
"Company") as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated balance
sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries as at such dates, and the related
statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of
the three years, the last of which ended December 31, 2002. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company' s Board of Directors and of
its Management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on my audits.
I did not audit the financial statements of certain subsidiaries, whose
revenues constitute 3% of the total consolidated revenues for the years ended
December 31, 2000. The financial statements of those subsidiaries were audited
by other auditors whose reports thereon were furnished to me. My opinion,
insofar as it relates to amounts emanating from the financial statements of
such subsidiaries, is based solely on the said reports of the other auditors.
Furthermore, the data included in the financial statements relating to the net
asset value of the Company' s investments in affiliates and to its share in
their operating results is based on the financial statements of such
affiliates, some of which were audited by other auditors.
I conducted my audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that I plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and Management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe
that my audits, and reports of the other auditors, provide a reasonable basis
for my opinion.
In my opinion, based on my audits and on the reports of the above-mentioned
other auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company and the
consolidated financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations, the changes in
shareholders' equity and their cash flows for each of the three years, the
last of which ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in Israel.
As explained in note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
/s/ Yosef Shimony
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Yosef Shimony
C.P.A (Isr.)
F-142
Kost, Forer & Gabbay Phone: 972-3-6232525
3 Aminadav St. Fax: 972-3-5622555
Tel-Aviv 67067, Israel
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Shareholders of
TELRAD CONNEGY COMMUNICATIONS INC.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Telrad
Connegy Communications Inc. ("the Company") and its subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2002, and the related consolidated statement of operations,
changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31,
2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial
position of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002, and the
consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States.
/s/ Kost Forer and Gabbay
Tel-Aviv, Israel KOST FORER & GABBAY
January 24, 2003 A Member of Ernst & Young International
F-143
BDO Seidman, LLP
Accountants and Consultants
Independent Auditors' Report
Telrad Tenecs, Inc.
Woodbury, New York
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Telrad Tenecs,
Inc. (formerly Telrad Networks, Inc.) ( a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telrad
Tenecs Ltd.) and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related
consolidated statements of income and retained earnings, and cash flows for
the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit also includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Telrad
Tenecs, Inc. at December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
January 25, 2002
F-144
Independent Auditor's Report
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We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Telrad Business
Communication Ltd. (hereafter -- the Company) as of December 31, 2002 and
2001, and the related statements of operations, changes in equity and of cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002. These
financial statements are in the responsibility of the Company's Board of
Directors and management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As explained in note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are stated in
values adjusted for the changes in the general purchasing power of the Israeli
currency, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
s/ Oren Horowitz & Co. - H. Wallenstein & Co.
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OREN HOROWITZ & CO - H. WALLENSTEIN & CO
Certified Public Accountants (Isr.)
Ramat-Gan, Israel
February 6, 2003
F-145
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To The Stockholder and Board of Directors
Tadiran Electronic Industries, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Tadiran
Electronic Industries, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2002 and 2001,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder's equity,
and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position
of Tadiran Electronic Industries, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2002
and 2001, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the
years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. The additional information
on pages 14 through 17 is presented for the purpose of additional analysis
rather than to present the financial position and results of operations of the
individual companies, and is not a required part of the basic consolidated
financial statements. This additional information is the responsibility of the
Company's management. Such information has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in our audits of the basic consolidated financial
statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects when
consolidated in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken
as a whole.
/s/ Hoberman, Miller, Goldstein & Lesser, CPA's, P.C.
February 13, 2003
F-146
Deloitte & Touche
Brightman Almagor
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
TADIRAN SPECTRALINK LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Tadiran Spectralink Ltd.
("the Company") as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the related statements of
operations, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the three
years in the period then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
as opinion on those financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations, changes in its
shareholders' equity and its cash flows for the three years in the period then
ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in Israel.
As explained in Note 2A, the financial statements are presented in U.S.
dollars.
/s/ Brightman Almagor & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
Tel Aviv
March 11, 2003
F-147
Deloitte & Touche
Brightman Almagor
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS OF TADIRAN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Tadiran Electronic Systems
Ltd ("the Company") as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the related
statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity (deficiency) and
cash flows for each of the three years, in the period ended December 31, 2002.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations, changes in its
shareholders' equity (deficiency) and its cash flows for each of the three
years, in the period ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in Israel.
As explained in Note 2A, the financial statements are presented in U.S.
dollars.
/s/ Brightman Almagor & Co.
Brightman Almagor & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
Tel Aviv
March 10, 2003
F-148
Kost, Forer & Gabbay Phone: 972-3-6232525
3 Aminadav St. Fax: 972-3-5622555
Tel-Aviv 67067, Israel
AUDITORS' REPORT
To the shareholders of
LUXEMBURG PHARMACEUTICAL LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Luxemburg
Pharmaceutical Ltd. ("the Company") as at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the
consolidated balance sheets as of such date and the related statements of
operations, changes in equity and cash flows - of the Company and consolidated
- for each of the years ended on those dates. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We did not audit the financial statements of an affiliated companies,
the investment in which on the equity basis of accounting totaled $264
thousand and $111 thousand as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the Company's
share in the net income of which totaled $153 thousand and $371 thousand for
each of the years ended on those dates. These statements were audited by other
auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as
it relates to data included for this certain company, is based solely on the
reports of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the significant
estimates made by the Board of Directors and management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of the
above-mentioned other auditors, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations,
the changes in its equity and its cash flows for each of the years ended on
those dates, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
Israel.
As explained in Note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are
stated in dollar adjusted for the changes at the rate of exchange of the
dollar, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
/s/ Kost Forber and Gabbay
Tel-Aviv, Israel KOST FORER & GABBAY
March 4, 2003 A Member of Ernst & Young International
F-149
Kost, Forer & Gabbay Phone: 972-3-6232525
3 Aminadav St. Fax: 972-3-5622555
Tel-Aviv 67067, Israel
AUDITORS' REPORT
To the shareholders of
LYCORED NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES LTD.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Lycored Natural
Products Industries Ltd. ("the Company") as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and
the consolidated balance sheets as of such dates and the related statements of
income, changes in equity and cash flows - of the Company and consolidated -
for each of the years ended on those dates. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We did not audit the financial statements of a certain subsidiary,
whose assets included in consolidation constitute approximately 1% and 0.9% of
total consolidated assets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 respectively, and
whose revenues included in consolidation constitute approximately 0% and 5.3%
of total consolidated revenues for each of the years ended on those dates,
respectively. The financial statements of those companies were audited by
other auditors, whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion,
insofar as it relates to amounts included for those companies, is based on the
reports of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards in the United States of America. Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the Board of
Directors and management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other
auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respect, the financial position - of the Company and consolidated -
as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of its operations, changes
in its equity and its cash flows of the company and consolidated for each of
the years ended on those dates, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
As explained in Note 2, the above-mentioned financial statements are
stated in dollar adjusted for the changes at the rate of exchange of the
dollar, in accordance with opinions of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Israel.
/s/ Kost, Forer and Gabbay
Tel-Aviv, Israel KOST, FORER & GABBAY
February 24, 2002 A Member of Ernst & Young International
F-150
EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit No. Description
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1.1 Memorandum of Association of Koor Industries Ltd.*
1.2 Articles of Association of Koor Industries Ltd.*
1.3 Amendments to Articles of Association of Koor Industries
Ltd. Pursuant to a General Meeting of Shareholders held on
June 1, 2003.***
2.1 Form of Ordinary Share Certificate.*
2.2 Form of Deposit Agreement including Form of American
Depositary Receipt.**
4.1 Purchase Agreement, dated July 2, 2002, by and among Koor
Industries Ltd., Elta Systems Ltd. and Elisra Electronic
Systems Ltd.***
4.2 Shareholders Agreement, dated November 2, 2002, by and
among Koor Industries Ltd., Elta Systems Ltd. and Elisra
Electronic Systems Ltd.***
8.1 List of significant subsidiaries.***
10.1 Certification of CEO and CFO of Koor Industries Ltd.
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.***
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* Incorporated herein by reference to Koor Industries Ltd.'s
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-97732) filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 1995.
** Incorporated herein by reference to Koor Industries Ltd.'s
Registration Statement on Form F-6 (Registration No. 333-97758) filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 4, 1995.
*** Filed herewith.