Alon Holdings Blue Square - Israel Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the First Half and Second Quarter of 2011
ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon Holdings Blue Square-Israel Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: BSI) today announced its financial results for the first half and second quarter ended June 30, 2011.
Highlights:
- As a result of the inclusion of the results of Dor Alon, the Company's sales in the first half of 2011 amounted to NIS 6,216 million (U.S. $1,820.2 million) (increase of 73%) and the operating profit amounted to NIS 211 million (U.S. $61.8 million) (increase of 49% compared to the comparable period last year).
- In the Supermarket segment the same store sales (SSS) in the first half of 2011 increased by 2.7%[1] compared to the comparable period last year. In the second quarter of 2011 the same store sales increased by 6.7%[1] compared to the comparable quarter last year mainly due to the timing of the Passover holiday. Without the impact of the Passover holiday, the increase in sales in the SSS was 4.0%.
- Dor Alon's operating profit increased by 13% in the first half of 2011 compared to the comparable period last year.
- In the second quarter BSRE recorded a gain from revaluation of a property in Kiryat Hasharon, Netanya in the amount of NIS 15 million (U.S. $4.4 million). After the balance sheet date, BSRE completed the sale of half of its rights in the property.
- During the second quarter the Company and Dor Alon signed an update to the agreement to purchase 49% of Diners. The agreement was consummated on July 1, 2011. The Company recorded in the second quarter of 2011 an income from revaluation of option in the amount of NIS 70 million (U.S. $20.5 million) before taxes.
- The net income increased by 88.1% this half year amounted to NIS 109.5 million (U.S. $32.1 million).
KEY FIGURES for the first half and the second quarter compared to the comparable periods last year (the statements of Dor Alon were consolidated for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2010):
The 4-6 The 1-6 1-6 rate of rate of Data in NIS (millions) 2010 2010 change 4-6 2010 2011 change Net revenues 3,599 6,216 72.7% 1,769 3,208 81.3% Gross profit 1,027 1,481 44.3% 513 752 46.6% Rate of gross profit 28.5% 23.8% - 29% 23.4% - Operating income (before other gains and losses and changes in fair value of investment property) 135 198 46.4% 62 106 71% Rate of operating profit 3.8% 3.2% - 3.5% 3.3% - Financial expenses, net 57 56 (1.7%) 42 15 (64.3%) Net income for the period 58 110 88.1% 21 72 242.9%
Results for the First Half of 2011(2)
Gross revenues
Revenues (including government levies) for the first half of 2011 were NIS 7,599.5 million(U.S. $2,225.3 million), compared to NIS 3,599.5 million in the first half of 2010 ─ an increase of 111.1 %. The main increase in revenues was due to the inclusion of the results of Dor Alon. Dor Alon's revenues in the first half, including government levies of NIS 1,383.9 million (U.S. $405.2 million) amounted to NIS 3,975.0 million (U.S. $1,164.0 million).
Revenues from sales, net
Supermarkets segment revenues - in the first half of 2011 amounted to NIS 3,403.0 million (U.S. $996.5 million) as opposed to NIS 3,364.5 million in the first half of 2010, an increase of 1.1%. The increase in revenues was mainly due to an increase in same stores sales at a rate of 1.7% and due to the net opening of 3 stores this year.
Revenues of the Commercial and Fueling sites segment in the first half of 2011 amounted to NIS 2,576.5 million (U.S. $754.5 million) as compared to NIS 2,070.1 million in the first half of 2010[3], an increase of 24.5%. The main increase stems from increase in the quantitative sales as a result of opening new fueling sites, an increase in sales in the convenience stores and an increase in the price of petrol.
Non-food segment - a decrease in revenues of approximately 1.3% from NIS 224.2 million in the first half of 2010 to NIS 221.4 million (U.S. $64.8 million) in the first half of 2011. The decrease in revenues was mainly due to a decrease in sales to franchisees in the leisure and houseware area due to increased competition in the sector.
Real estate segment -the main increase in revenues of approximately 36.8% in the rental fee income from NIS 10.8 million in the first half of 2010 to NIS 14.7 million (U.S. $4.3 million) in the first half of 2011. The increase in revenues is mainly due to the increase in leased premises.
Gross Profit in the first half of 2011 amounted to approximately NIS 1,481.5 million (U.S. $ 433.8 million) (approximately 23.8% of revenues) compared to gross profit of approximately NIS
1,026.7 million (28.5% of revenues) in the first half of 2010. Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results, the gross profit increased by NIS 13.4 million (U.S. $4.0 million).
The increase in the gross profit is mainly due to an increase in sales of the supermarkets segment (the gross operating profit amounted to 27.6% in the present half compared to 27.3% in the first half of 2010) and an increase in the revenues of the real estate segment and was partly offset by a decrease in sales and the gross profit rate in the Non-food segment.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses in the first half of 2011 amounted to approximately NIS 1,283.7 million (U.S. $ 375.9 million) compared to NIS 891.6 million in the first half of 2010, an increase of 44.0%.
Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results the selling, general and administrative expenses increased by NIS 32.3 million (U.S. $9.5 million). The main increase was recorded in the Supermarkets segment in expenses of same stores and was mainly due to an increase in rental fees affected by the change in CPI and updating lease agreements, increase in municipal taxes and increase in payroll expenses due to an increase in "Mega@Internet" activity and was partly offset by a decrease in advertising expenses.
Operating profit (before other gains and losses and increase in the fair value of investment property) in the first half of 2011 amounted to approximately NIS 197.8 million (U.S. $ 57.9 million) compared to operating income of NIS 135.1 million in the first half of 2010, an increase of 46.4%.
Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results the operating profit (before other gains and losses and changes in fair value of investment property) decreased by NIS 18.9 million (U.S. $5.5 million). The decrease in the operating profit was mainly due to increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Supermarkets segment and the decrease in sales in the Non-food segment.
Increase in fair value of investment property In the first half of 2011, the Company recorded profit from the increase in the value of investment property in the amount of NIS 19.4 million (U.S. $ 5.7 million) including NIS 17 million (U.S. $ 5.0 million) from revaluation of property in Kiryat Hasharon, Netanya, half of which was sold after the balance sheet date, compared to NIS 13.2 million in the first half of 2010.
Other income and expenses, net in the first half of 2011 the Company recorded other expenses, net in the amount of NIS 6.3 million (U.S. $ 1.8 million)compared to net expenses of NIS 7.1 million in the first half of 2010. These expenses included costs relating to the relocation of part of BEE group companies to the distribution center in Beer Tuvia and disposal of property and equipment.
Operating profit in the first half of 2011 was NIS 210.9 million (U.S. $ 61.8 million) compared to operating profit of NIS 141.1 million in the first half of 2010, an increase of 49.4%. Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results the operating profit decreased by NIS 11.6 million (U.S. $ 3.4 million).
Financial Expenses, Net for the first half of 2011 were NIS 55.9 million (U.S. $16.4 million) compared to financial expenses, net of NIS 56.7 million in the first half of 2010. Excluding the effect of the results of Dor Alon the finance expenses decreased by NIS 18.9 million (U.S. $5.5 million). The decrease was mainly a result of finance income from the revaluation of the option to purchase shares of Diners in the amount of approximately NIS 101.5 million and capitalization of borrowing costs of projects under construction in the real estate segment and was partly offset by an increase in the Company's indebtedness following the purchase of Dor Alon and the increase of the Israeli CPI (the CPI increased in the first half of 2011 by 2.16% compared to increase of 0.38% in the comparable period last year).
Taxes on Income for the first half of 2011 were approximately NIS 46.8 million (U.S. $13.7 million) (29.9% effective tax rate compared to a statutory tax rate of 24%) compared to NIS 25.7 million (effective tax rate of 30.6% compared to a statutory tax rate of 25%) in the first half of 2010.
Net Income in the first half of 2011 was NIS 109.5 million (U.S. $ 32.1 million) compared to net income of NIS 58.2 million in the comparable period last year. The net income for the first half of 2011 attributable to the equity holders of the company was NIS 94.9 million (U.S. $27.8 million), or NIS 1.44 per share (U.S. $ 0.42), while the portion attributable to the non-controlling interests was NIS 14.5 million (U.S. $4.3 million).
Cash Flows in the First Half of 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net cash flows deriving from operating activities in the first half of 2011 amounted to NIS 434.5 million (U.S. $127.2 million) compared to cash flows from operating activities of NIS 85.8 million in the first half of 2010. The inclusion of Dor Alon's results contributed to the cash flow from operating activities in the first half of 2011 the amount of NIS 58.9 million.
The increase in cash flows from operating activities is mainly due to a decrease in working capital in the Supermarket segment and from the increase in advances from purchasers of apartments of NIS 95.4 million.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Net Cash flows used in investing activities in the first half of 2011 amounted to approximately NIS 300.3 million (U.S. $87.9 million) compared to net cash flows of NIS 376.9 million used in investing activities in the first half of 2010. Cash flows used in investing activities in the first half of 2011 included mainly purchases of property and equipment, investment property and intangible assets, in a total amount of NIS 176.6 million, the grant of short term loans of NIS 62.3 million, mainly to controlling shareholders and investment in restricted deposits in the amount of NIS 95.4 million. Cash flows used in investing activities in the first half of 2010 included mainly purchases of property and equipment, intangible assets, investment property and payments on account of real estate in a total amount of NIS 151.1 million and a net investment in marketable securities of NIS 216.9 million, the grant of a loan of NIS 18.9 million to a proportionally consolidated company.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net Cash flows used in financing activities in the first half of 2011 amounted to NIS 124.9 million (U.S. $36.6 million) compared to net cash flow used in financing activities of NIS 58.2 million in the first half of 2010. Cash flows used in financing activities in the first half of 2011 included mainly repayment of bonds in the amount of NIS 138.5 million, repayment of loans in the amount of NIS 126.1 million, and the payment of interest in the amount of NIS 110.3 million, this was offset by an increase in short term bank credit in the amount of NIS 169.9 million and increase in loans received in the amount of NIS 109.5 million. Net Cash flows used in financing activities in the first half of 2010 included mainly repayment of long term loans of NIS 73.4 million, the payment of interest of NIS 58.5 million, payment of dividends of NIS 75 million to the Company's shareholders and NIS 17.6 million to the non-controlling interests and acquisition of treasury shares of NIS 4.3 million. This was offset by an increase in short term credit, net in the amount of NIS 166.3 million.
Comments of Management
Commenting on the financial results, Mr. David Weisman Active Chairman and Chief Business manager – " the results of the first half of the year are characterized by a positive contribution of the organizational change in which the food chain "Mega" and the Fuel chain "Dor Alon" operate under one "umbrella". Another contribution is to the profitability is the exercise of the option into a full holding of 49% in Diners, which among others, strengthens the customers' club YOU having already over 500,000 customers and doing it successfully.
Recently, the ministry of finance and the ministry of infrastructures announced on their intention to reduce the marketing margin of fuels at 20 Agorot per liter.
"Analysis of the price of diesel fuel reveals that in the period from January 2005 to January 2011 the excise tax has increased sharply at a nominal rate of 306.6% or at a real rate of 245.1%" (the research and information center of the Knesset).
This extreme increase in the excise tax in the diesel fuel price is a material component in the cost of fuels and food in Israel in addition to the given situation where the tax rate on fuels amounts to more than 50% of the fuel price in the fueling stations.
These days, out of the public eye, the ministry of finance increases again the excise tax at the beginning of September and announced on a further increase at the beginning of October!.
This action will diminish any competition in the energy sector and ignores the economic project of the ministry of infrastructures that partly supports the increase in marketing margin.
We initiate measures against the authorities and intend to take our action to the courts to prevent this irresponsible measure of the ministry of finance".
In regards to the supermarkets and non-food segments, Mr. Zeev Vurembrand, CEO, said: the first half of 2011 was characterized by increased competition in the retail food segment by accelerated opening of commercial spaces and converting branches into cheap formats. Toward the end of the first half, a public protest broke out, which one of its implications is showing in July and August a decline in sales in the supermarkets segment. It is premature to estimate this impact.
In the first half, the scope of commercial spaces did not increase in the supermarkets segment compared with last year, among others, from concluding 4 lease agreements of 4 branches that were transferred to the competitors' operations. We are implementing a strategy of maintaining a market share while taking measures for operating efficiency measures.
The multi annual development plan of branches will be reflected in the next two years with the opening of approximately 30 branches in a total area of some 27 thousand sq.m. Most of the branches are in the neighborhood format of Mega in the City. Until the end of 2011, we plan to open stores with a total area of some 10 thousand sq.m.
These days, we are about to complete a novel plan to attract club customers to the credit card channel, where we intend to double the number of customers in this track in two years. This plan will reflect the relative advantages of Alon Holdings Group in Blue Square.
The private brand represents 11% of the total chain's sales and enables to offer a cheaper basket. Today, when we are on the verge of regulatory change as a result of the public protest, we have the knowledge and the experience to lead product development, which will enable to reduce the price for the consumers, on one hand and improve the ability to compete and the profitability of the chain.
Bee group completed in the second quarter the relocation of all Bee group companies to the new Non - food distribution center in Beer Tuvia. The results of the second quarter of 2011 included the relocation expenses. In addition the Company prepares to absorb in this distribution center the entire logistic activity of the Non - Food segment of Mega thereby completing the consolidation of this area into one distribution center.
In the past quarter, the Company completed the transfer of Dr. Baby activity of Bee group to Mega Retail, where we intend to develop the Company's activity by opening 20 selling corners in Mega branches all over the country and utilize the exposure of the brand and its products to young families subscribed to the customers club.
Results for the second quarter of the year 2011
Gross Revenues (including government levies)for the second quarter of 2011 were NIS 3,890.0 million(U.S. $1,139.1 million) compared to revenues of approximately NIS 1,768.7 million in the comparable quarter last year, an increase of 119.9 %. The majority of the increase in revenues derives from including the results of Dor Alon. Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results the revenues this quarter increased by NIS 111.1 million (U.S. $ 32.5 million) compared to the comparable quarter last year.
The increase in the revenues compared to the comparable quarter last year is mainly due to the timing of the Passover holiday, which fell this year on April 19 compared to March 29 last year. The Passover sales in the Non-food and Supermarket segment were mainly included in the second quarter this year whereas last year results were mainly included in the first quarter.
Supermarket segment revenues- an increase in revenues of 5.5% from NIS 1,674.6 million in the second quarter of 2010 to NIS 1,766.5 million (U.S. $517.3 million) in the current quarter. The increase in revenues was mainly due to an increase in same store sales (SSS) at a rate of 5.7% was mainly derived from the timing of the Passover holiday, as aforesaid.
Revenues of the Commercial and Fueling sites segment for the second quarter of 2011 amounted to NIS 1,328.3 million (U.S. $388.9 million) as compared to NIS 721.5 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The increase in revenues derives from the same reasons described in the analysis of the first half of 2011 results.
Non - Food segment revenues - an increase in revenues of 18.7% from NIS 88.7 million in the second quarter of 2010 to NIS 105.3 million (U.S. $30.8 million) in the current quarter. The increase mainly derived from the timing of the Passover holiday.
Real Estate segment revenues - rental fees from external parties of NIS 5.3 million in the second quarter of 2010 compared to NIS 8.4 million (U.S. $2.5 million) in the current quarter due to the increase in leased premises.
Gross Profit of the second quarter of 2011 amounted to approximately NIS 752.0 million (U.S. $ 220.2 million) compared to gross profit of approximately NIS 513.0 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results, gross profit increased by NIS 16.1 million (U.S. $ 4.7 million). The increase in the gross profit mainly derives from an increase in sales of the Supermarkets segment and Non - food segment and was partly offset by decrease in the gross profit rate mainly in the Supermarkets segments due to the Passover timing (the gross profit rate amounted to 27.2% in the current quarter compared to gross profit rate of 28.2% in the comparable quarter last year).
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in the second quarter of 2011 amounted to NIS 646.0 million (U.S. $ 189.2 million) compared to approximately NIS 450.5 million in the comparable quarter, an increase of approximately 43.4%. Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by NIS 14.0 million (U.S. $ 4.1 million), The majority of the increase was recorded in the Supermarkets segment in the same stores expenses and derived mainly from the same reasons described above in the analysis of the first half of 2011 results.
Operating Profit (before other gains and losses and increases in the fair value of investment property) in the second quarter of 2011 amounted to NIS 106.0 million (U.S. $ 31.0 million) compared to NIS 62.5 million in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 69.7%. Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results, operating profit(before other gains and losses and increases in the fair value of investment property) increased by NIS 2.1 million (U.S. $ 0.6 million).
Increase in the Fair Value of Investment Property In the second quarter of 2011, the Company recorded gain from appreciation of investment property in the amount of NIS 16.4 million (U.S. $ 4.8 million) including NIS 16 million (U.S. $ 4.7 million) from revaluation of property in Kiryat Hasharon in Netanya, half of which was sold after the balance sheet date, compared to NIS 10.9 million in the comparable quarter last year.
Other income and expenses, Net In the second quarter of 2011, the Company recorded other expenses, net of NIS 4.4 million (U.S. $ 1.3 million), compared to net expenses of NIS 5.9 million in the comparable quarter. The expenses this quarter included costs relating to the transfer of certain BEE Group companies to the new logistic center in Beer Tuvia, the disposal of the property and equipment.
Operating Profit amounted to approximately NIS 118.1 million (U.S. $ 34.6 million) compared to operating profit of NIS 67.5 million in the second quarter of 2010. Excluding the effect of Dor Alon's results, Operating Profit increased by NIS 9.1 million (U.S. $ 2.7 million). The majority of the increase derives from the increase in sales as a result of the Passover holiday, as described above, and an increase in revenues from Real estate segment due to revaluation gains and was partly offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Financial Expenses, net, for the second quarter of 2011 were NIS 15.2 million (U.S. $4.5 million) compared to financial expenses, net of NIS 42.3 million in the comparable quarter last year. The decrease in financial expenses, net in this quarter compared to the same quarter last year was mainly due to changes in the value of Diners option that contributed this quarter an income of NIS 70 million (U.S. $20.4 million). The decrease in financial expenses was mainly offset from increase of the Company's indebtedness following the purchase of Dor Alon and the increase of the CPI (the CPI increased in the second quarter of 2011 by 1.27% compared to an increase of 1.34% in the comparable period last year).
Taxes on Income for the second quarter of 2011 amounted to NIS 31.1 million (U.S. $9.1 million) (effective tax rate of 30.2% compared to a statutory tax rate of 24%) compared to tax expenses of NIS 4.1 million (effective tax rate of 16.3% compared to a statutory tax rate of 25%) in the corresponding quarter last year.
Net Income for the second quarter of 2011 amounted to NIS 71.8 million (U.S. $ 21.0 million) compared to a net income of NIS 21.1 million in the second quarter of 2010. The increase in the net income in this quarter compared to the corresponding quarter last year derived mainly from including the results of Dor Alon and the effect of Diners option on financial expenses, net and the taxes on income. The net income for the second quarter of 2011 attributable to equity holders of the Company, was NIS 64.9 million (U.S. $19.0 million), or NIS 0.99 per share (U.S. $ 0.29), while the portion attributable to the non-controlling interests was NIS 6.9 million (U.S. $2.0 million).
Cash Flows in the second quarter of 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net cash flows provided by operating activities, amounted to NIS 218.4 million (U.S. $ 63.9 million) in the second quarter of 2011 compared to NIS 64.3 million in the comparative quarter last year. The increase in cash flows from operating activities was mainly due to the increase in the pre-tax income and decrease in the purchases of real estate inventories.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Net Cash flows used in investing activities in the second quarter of 2011 amounted to NIS 83.9 million (U.S. $24.6 million) compared to net cash flows of NIS 327.5 million from investing activities in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The cash flows used in investing activities in the second quarter of 2011 mainly included the purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets investment property of NIS 85.8 million (U.S. $25.1 million), investments in restricted deposits of NIS 8.1 million (U.S. $2.4 million), and investment in short term deposits, net in the amount of NIS 3.2 million (U.S. $0.9 million) and was offset by interest received amounting to NIS 7.7 million (U.S. $2.2 million). Cash used in investing activities in the second quarter of 2010 mainly included the purchase of property and equipment, intangible assets investment property and payments on account of real estate in a total amount of NIS 112.3 million and net investment in marketable securities of NIS 200.7 million.
Cash Flows used in Financing Activities: Net Cash flows from financing activities amounted to NIS 135.1 million (U.S. $ 39.6 million) in the second quarter of 2011 as compared to net cash from financing activities of NIS 4.8 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Cash flows from financing activities in the second quarter of 2011 included mainly repayment of bonds of NIS 136.3 million (U.S. $39.9 million), repayment of long term loans of NIS 66.6 million (U.S. $19.5 million) and interest paid of NIS 54.6 million (U.S. $16.0 million), net of long term loans received of NIS 107.0 million (U.S. $31.3 million), change in short term credit of NIS 32.7 million (U.S. $9.6 million). Cash flows from financing activities in the second quarter of 2010 included mainly an increase in short term credit net in the amount of NIS 58.6 million net of the repayment of long term loans amounting to NIS 34.8 million and interest paid of NIS 19.8 million.
Additional Information
1. As of June 30, 2011, the Company operated 209 supermarkets divided as follows: Mega In Town -118; Mega Bool - 62; Mega - 6; Shefa Shuk - 12; Eden Teva Market -15 of which 4 Eden within Mega. Dor Alon operated - 193 fueling stations and 191 convenience stores and in the non-food segment, the Company operated 263 branches (some franchised).
2. EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)[4] in the first half of 2011 was NIS 335.5 million (U.S. $ 98.3 million) (5.4% of revenues) compared to NIS 226.3 million (6.3% of revenues) in the first half of 2010.
EBITDA in the second quarter of 2011 was NIS 174.7 million (U.S. $ 51.2 million) (5.4 % of revenues) compared to NIS 108.6 million (6.1% of revenues) in the corresponding quarter of 2010.
3. Diners Transaction
In May 2011, Alon Holdings and Dor Alon (thereafter - the buyers) and Cal (thereafter - Cal) signed an update of the agreement to purchase 49% of Diners held by Cal at the exchange for a loan granted by Cal to the buyers.
In July, the Company completed the conditions and the buyers paid the loan in the amount of NIS 36 million which Cal granted them.
Alon Holdings and Dor Alon handled in their financial statements the agreement to buy Diners as option for purchasing stock options and recorded in the second quarter income before taxes of approximately NIS 70 million.
NOTE A: Convenience Translation to Dollars
The convenience translation of New Israeli Shekel (NIS) into U.S. dollars was made at the exchange rate prevailing at June 30, 2011: U.S. $1.00 equals NIS 3.415. The translation was made solely for the convenience of the reader.
Alon Holdings Blue Square- Israel Ltd. (hereinafter: "Alon Holdings") is the leading retail company in the State of Israel and operates in four reporting segments: In its supermarket segment, Alon Holdings, through its 100% subsidiary, Mega Retail Ltd., currently operates 209 supermarkets under different formats, each offering a wide range of food products, "Near Food" products and "Non-Food" products at varying levels of service and pricing. In its "Non-Food" segment, Alon Holdings, through its 100% subsidiary BEE Group Retail Ltd., operates specialist outlets in self operation and franchises and offers a wide range of "Non-Food" products as retailer and wholesaler. In the Commercial and Fueling Sites segment, through its 78.38% subsidiary, which is listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange ("TASE"), Dor Alon Energy in Israel (1988) Ltd is one of the four largest fuel retail companies in Israel based on the number of petrol stations and a leader in the field of convenience stores. Dor Alon operates a chain of 193 petrol stations and 191 convenience stores in different formats in Israel. In its Real Estate segment, Alon Holdings, through its TASE traded 78.26% subsidiary Blue Square Real Estate Ltd., owns, leases and develops yield generating commercial properties and projects.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, plans or projections about our business and our future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements may be, but are not necessarily, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," and words and terms of similar substance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events, results, performance, circumstance and achievements to be materially different from any future events, results, performance, circumstance and achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the effect of the recession in Israel on the sales in our stores and on our profitability; our ability to compete effectively against low-priced supermarkets and other competitors; quarterly fluctuations in our operating results that may cause volatility of our ADS and share price; risks associated with our dependence on a limited number of key suppliers for products that we sell in our stores; the effect of an increase in the minimum wage in Israel on our operating results; the effect of any actions taken by the Israeli Antitrust Authority on our ability to execute our business strategy and on our profitability; the effect of increases in oil, raw material and product prices in recent years; the effects of damage to our reputation or to the reputation of our store brands due to reports in the media or otherwise; and other risks, uncertainties and factors disclosed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, but not limited to, risks, uncertainties and factors identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 Convenience translation(A) December 31, June 30, June 30, 2010 2010 2011 2011 Audited Unaudited NIS U.S. dollars In thousands Assets CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents 125,956 262,517 125,637 36,790 Investment in securities 310,237 431,786 291,867 85,466 Short-term deposits 98,084 - 95,203 27,878 Trade receivables 1,731,747 795,925 1,794,772 525,555 Other accounts receivable 162,599 83,406 299,299 87,643 Derivative financial instruments - 9,051 - - Assets classified as held for sale - - 54,210 15,874 Income taxes receivable 64,094 69,994 89,374 26,171 Inventories 680,296 537,341 684,983 200,581 3,173,013 2,190,020 3,435,345 1,005,958 NON-CURRENT ASSETS: Investments in associates 6,012 4,302 7,376 2,160 Derivative financial instruments 56,078 13,818 159,328 46,655 Real estate inventories 83,337 83,342 86,498 25,329 Payments on account of real estate 164,132 - 174,529 51,107 Investments in securities 30,327 - 29,128 8,529 Loans receivable, net of current maturities 176,043 - 143,068 41,894 Property and equipment, net 2,928,515 1,975,758 2,936,440 859,865 Investment property 546,870 447,517 536,438 157,083 Intangible assets, net 1,486,744 410,593 1,468,148 429,912 Other long-term receivables 47,098 117,605 152,008 44,512 Deferred taxes 66,018 40,541 68,401 20,030 5,591,174 3,093,476 5,761,362 1,687,076 Total assets 8,764,187 5,283,496 9,196,707 2,693,034 ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 Convenience translation(A) June 30, December 31, June 30, 2010 2010 2011 2011 NIS U.S. dollars Audited Unaudited In thousands Liabilities and equity CURRENT LIABILITIES: Credit and loans from banks and others 470,284 308,866 632,273 185,145 Current maturities of debentures and convertible debentures 202,769 76,235 140,980 41,283 Current maturities of long-term loans from banks 297,771 118,920 338,039 98,987 Trade payables 1,342,763 960,840 1,432,815 419,565 Other accounts payable and accrued expenses 686,447 499,513 793,308 232,303 Customers' deposits 30,405 - 28,265 8,277 Derivative financial instruments 7,700 - 6,724 1,969 Income taxes payable 7,431 24 2,253 660 Provisions 71,870 44,274 73,042 21,389 3,117,440 2,008,672 3,447,699 1,009,578 NON CURRENT LIABILITIES: Long-term loans from banks and others, net of current maturities 1,399,159 541,528 1,362,958 399,109 Convertible debentures, net of current maturities 117,801 132,334 119,101 34,876 Debentures, net of current maturities 2,183,093 1,261,208 2,140,119 626,682 Other liabilities 199,983 22,526 266,159 77,938 Derivative financial instruments 9,151 6,241 11,328 3,317 Liabilities in respect of employee benefits, net of amounts funded 51,492 47,728 52,809 15,464 Deferred taxes 103,929 56,345 137,892 40,378 4,064,608 2,067,910 4,090,366 1,197,764 Total liabilities 7,182,048 4,076,582 7,538,065 2,207,342 EQUITY: Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company: Ordinary shares of NIS 1 par value 79,712 58,443 79,878 23,390 Additional paid-in capital 1,218,409 1,056,986 1,219,282 357,037 Other reserves (12,539) 8,024 (22,355) (6,546) Accumulated earnings (deficit) (85,760) (103,740) 6,945 2,033 1,199,822 1,019,713 1,283,750 375,914 Non - controlling interests 382,317 187,201 374,892 109,778 Total equity 1,582,139 1,206,914 1,658,642 489,692 Total liabilities and equity 8,764,187 5,283,496 9,196,707 2,693,034 ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 For the Year ended six months December ended June 30 31, 2010 2010 2011 Audited Unaudited NIS In thousands (except per share data) Revenues 9,227,453 3,599,487 7,599,468 Less - government levies 723,709 - 1,383,885 Net revenues 8,503,744 3,599,487 6,215,583 Cost of sales 6,192,352 2,572,775 4,734,112 Gross profit 2,311,392 1,026,712 1,481,471 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,069,970 891,642 1,283,690 Operating profit before other gains and losses and changes in fair value of investment property 241,422 135,070 197,781 Other gains 3,258 1,419 1,000 Other losses (28,188) (8,528) (7,284) Changes in fair value of investment property, net 32,917 13,187 19,445 Operating profit 249,409 141,148 210,942 Finance income 85,852 20,077 131,314 Finance expenses (235,847) (76,786) (187,265) Finance expenses, net (149,995) (56,709) (55,951) Share of loss of associates (518) (576) 1,317 Income before taxes on income 98,896 83,863 156,308 Taxes on income 36,287 25,656 46,805 Net income 62,609 58,207 109,503 Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company 47,839 47,725 94,947 Non - controlling interests 14,770 10,482 14,556 Earnings per ordinary share or ADS attributed to equity holders of the Company Basic 0.96 0.91 1.44 Fully diluted 0.96 0.91 1.41 Weighted average number of shares or ADSs used for computation of income per share: Basic 49,590 44,282 65,925 Fully diluted 48,814 44,835 66,395 Convenience translation For the (A) for the three months six months ended June 30, ended June 30, 2010 2011 2011 Unaudited NIS U.S. dollars In thousands (except per share data) Revenues 1,768,663 3,890,000 2,225,320 Less - government levies - 681,536 405,237 Net revenues 1,768,663 3,208,464 1,820,083 Cost of sales 1,255,705 2,456,471 1,386,270 Gross profit 512,958 751,993 433,813 Selling, general and administrative expenses 450,472 645,959 375,898 Operating profit before other gains and losses and changes in fair value of investment property 62,486 106,034 57,915 Other gains 463 - 293 Other losses (6,341) (4,375) (2,133) Changes in fair value of investment property, net 10,913 16,390 5,694 Operating profit 67,521 118,049 61,769 Finance income 14,769 86,313 38,452 Finance expenses (57,050) (101,523) (54,836) Finance expenses, net (42,281) (15,210) (16,384) Share of loss of associates (4) 104 386 Income before taxes on income 25,236 102,943 45,771 Taxes on income 4,123 31,114 13,706 Net income 21,113 71,829 32,065 Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company 18,969 64,959 27,803 Non - controlling interests 2,144 6,870 4,262 Earnings per ordinary share or ADS attributed to equity holders of the Company Basic 0.43 0.99 0.42 Fully diluted 0.42 0.95 0.41 Weighted average number of shares or ADSs used for computation of income per share: Basic 44,590 66,947 65,925 Fully diluted 44,976 66,253 66,395 ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 Year For the ended six months December ended June 30, 31, 2010 2010 2011 Audited Unaudited NIS In thousands CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Income before taxes on income 98,896 83,863 156,308 Income tax (paid) received, net 5,741 (7,972) (40,626) Cash provided by operating activities (a) 101,192 9,971 318,828 Net cash provided by operating activities 205,829 85,862 434,510 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (193,474) (80,590) (135,312) Purchase of investment property (20,720) (3,641) (32,859) Purchase of intangible assets (34,133) (13,341) (8,476) Proceeds from collection of short-term deposits and other receivables, net 12,401 67 2,881 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,306 52 11,383 Investment in restricted deposits - - (95,406) Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 373,040 116,340 48,424 Investment in marketable securities (365,091) (333,292) (46,800) Acquisition of subsidiaries 87,219 - - Grant of loans to jointly controlled companies (31,442) (18,933) - Grant of loans to main shareholder - - (62,342) Payments on account of real estate (76,884) (53,466) - Collection of long-term loans receivable 1,565 - 5,114 Interest received 18,331 9,860 13,082 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (227,882) (376,944) (300,311) Convenience translation(A) For the for the three months six months ended June 30 ended June 30, 2010 2011 2011 Unaudited NIS U.S. dollars In thousands CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Income before taxes on income 25,236 102,943 45,771 Income tax (paid) received, net (23,684) (20,946) (11,896) Cash provided by operating activities (a) 62,793 136,487 93,361 Net cash provided by operating activities 64,345 218,484 127,236 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (49,329) (69,778) (39,623) Purchase of investment property (3,299) (12,518) (9,622) Purchase of intangible assets (6,222) (3,483) (2,482) Proceeds from collection of short-term deposits and other receivables, net - (3,226) 844 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 52 293 3,333 Investment in restricted deposits - ( 8,129) (27,937) Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 71,891 28,822 14,180 Investment in marketable securities (272,606) (25,128) (13,704) Acquisition of subsidiaries - - - Grant of loans to jointly controlled companies (18,933) - - Grant of loans to main shareholder - (609) (18,255) Payments on account of real estate (53,466) - - Collection of long-term loans receivable - ( 2,087) 1,498 Interest received 4,439 7,743 3,831 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (327,473) (83,926) ( 87,937) ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 For the Year ended six months December 31, ended June 30, 2010 2011 Audited Unaudited In thousands NIS CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of treasury shares (4,295) (4,295) (4,035) Dividend paid to Company shareholders (875,000) (75,000) - Dividend paid to non- controlling interests (17,619) (17,619) (16,821) Repayment of debentures (2,155) (27) (138,559) Transactions with non-controlling interests without loss of control 17,195 - - Issuance of debentures 205,035 - - Receipt of long-term loans 470,600 4,500 109,547 Repayment of long-term loans (165,014) (73,409) (126,110) Repayment of long term credit from payables (1,740) (870) (870) Short-term credit from banks and others, net (52,404) 166,273 169,990 Receipt of loans from controlling shareholders 90,000 - - Proceeds from exercise of options in the Company and a subsidiary 759 716 140 Acquisition of shares from non-controlling interests (24,557) - (7,927) Settlement of forward contracts 21,248 - - Interest paid (147,532) (58,486) (110,348) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (485,479) (58,217) (124,993) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND BANK OVERDRAFTS (507,532) (349,299) 9,206 Translation differences on cash and cash equivalents (71) 82 (2) BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND BANK OVERDRAFTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 611,734 611,734 104,131 BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND BANK OVERDRAFTS AT END OF PERIOD 104,131 262,517 113,335 Convenience translation(A) For the for the three months six months ended June 30 ended June 30, 2010 2011 2011 Unaudited In thousands NIS U.S. dollars CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of treasury shares - (82) (1,182) Dividend paid to Company shareholders - - - Dividend paid to non- controlling interests (3,321) (16,821) (4,926) Repayment of debentures (27) (136,254) (40,574) Transactions with non-controlling interests without loss of control - - - Issuance of debentures - - - Receipt of long-term loans 4,500 107,000 32,078 Repayment of long-term loans (34,773) (66,551) (36,928) Repayment of long term credit from payables (435) (435) (255) Short-term credit from banks and others, net 58,583 32,669 49,777 Receipt of loans from controlling shareholders - - - Proceeds from exercise of options in the Company and a subsidiary 86 16 41 Acquisition of shares from non-controlling interests - - (2,321) Settlement of forward contracts - - - Interest paid (19,840) (54,637) ( 32,313) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4,773 (135,095) ( 36,603) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND BANK OVERDRAFTS (258,355) (537) 2,696 Translation differences on cash and cash equivalents 82 10 - BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND BANK OVERDRAFTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 520,790 113,862 30,492 BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND BANK OVERDRAFTS AT END OF PERIOD 262,517 113,335 33,188 ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 For the Year ended six months December 31, ended June 30, 2010 2010 2011 Audited Unaudited NIS In thousands Net cash provided by (a) operating activities: Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization 206,945 87,291 135,872 Increase in fair value of investment property, net (32,917) (13,187) (19,445) Share in gains (losses) of associates net of dividends paid 518 576 (880) Share based payment 6,834 3,901 1,878 Loss from sale and disposal of property and equipment, net 5,962 867 612 Provision for impairment of property and equipment, net 946 369 1,305 Loss (gain) from changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments (8,029) 556 (103,525) Linkage differences on monetary assets, debentures, loans and other long term liabilities 57,626 10,626 69,427 Employee benefit liability, net 2,371 206 1,318 Decrease (increase) in value of investment in securities, deposits and long-term receivables, net (15,013) (1,567) 2,353 Interest paid, net 118,311 48,626 84,109 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Investment in real estate inventories (87,092) (82,485) (4,100) Payments on account of real estate inventories (71,564) (39,188) (3,674) Decrease (increase) in trade receivables and other accounts receivable (53,264) (6,733) (136,030) Decrease (increase) in inventories (49,910) (22,483) (4,687) Increase in advances from purchasers of apartments - - 95,406 Increase (decrease) in trade payables and other accounts payable 19,468 22,596 198,889 101,192 9,971 318,828 TABLE CONT'D Convenience translation(A) For the for the three months six months ended June 30 ended June 30 2010 2011 2011 Unaudited NIS U.S. dollars In thousands Net cash provided by (a) operating activities: Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization 44,086 67,934 39,787 Increase in fair value of investment property, net (10,913) (16,390) (5,694) Share in losses of associates - (104) (258) Share based payment 2,000 764 550 Loss from sale and disposal of property and equipment, net 719 1,259 179 Provision for impairment of property and equipment, net 245 928 382 Loss (gain) from changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments (2,468) (77,328) (30,315) Linkage differences on monetary assets, debentures, loans and other long term liabilities 22,690 41,077 20,330 Employee benefit liability, net (1,128) 545 386 Decrease (increase) in value of investment in securities, deposits and long-term receivables, net (2,195) 873 689 Interest paid, net 15,401 39,649 24,629 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Investment in real estate inventories (82,485) (2,117) (1,201) Payments on account of real estate inventories (39,188) (2,609) (1,076) Decrease (increase) in trade receivables and other accounts receivable 301,282 187,684 39,833 Decrease (increase) in inventories 13,607 66,869 (1,373) Increase in advances from purchasers of apartments - 9,314 27,937 Increase (decrease) in trade payables and other accounts payable (198,860) (181,861) 58,242 62,793 136,487 93,361 ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 Convenience translation(A) Year ended For the For the for the December six months three months six months 31, ended ended ended June 30, June 30 June 30, 2010 2010 2011 2010 2011 2011 Audited Unaudited NIS U.S. dollars In thousands Supplementary information on investing and financing activities not involving cash (b) flows: Issuance of shares upon conversion of convertible debentures of the Company 43,895 12,394 901 - 901 264 Purchase of property and equipment and investment properties on credit 37,084 12,338 (11,432) 12,338 (5,562) (3,347) Advances from customers deposited in restricted use deposit 22,428 - (21,673) - (316) (6,346) Issue of shares against acquisition of shares in subsidiary 965,770 - - - - - ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. SELECTED OPERATING DATA FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 (UNAUDITED) Convenience translation(A) for the three For the six For the three months ended months ended months ended June 30, June 30, June 30, 2010 2011 2010 2011 2011 NIS U.S.$ Gross revenues (in millions) 3,600 7,599 1,769 3,890 1,139 Net revenues (in millions) 3,600 6,216 1,769 3,209 939 Operating profit before other gains and losses and changes in fair value of investment property (in millions) 135 198 62 106 31 EBITDA (in millions) 226 336 109 175 51 EBITDA margin 6.3% 5.4% 6.1% 5.4% N.A Decrease in same store sales (S.S.S) (2.1%) 1.7% (5.2%) 5.7% N.A Number of stores at end of period 206 209 206 209 N.A Stores opened during the period 4 4 1 - N.A Stores closed during the period 1 1 1 - N.A Total square meters selling area at end of period 369,900 369,600 369,900 369,600 N.A Square meters added (reduced) during the period, net* 4,900 3,400 (200) - N.A Sales per square meter 9,248 9,160 4,591 4,824 1,413 Sales per employee (in thousands) 497 481 249 252 74 Openings - square meters 6,400 4,150 1,200 - N.A Closings - square meters (1,500) (750) (1,400) - N.A Net openings 4,900 3,400 (200) - N.A ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD TO EBITDA FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 (UNAUDITED) Convenience translation(A) For the For the for the Year ended six months three months six months December ended June 31, 30, ended June 30 ended June 30, 2010 2010 2011 2010 2011 2011 NIS U.S. dollars In thousands Net income for the period 62,609 58,207 109,503 21,113 71,829 32,065 Taxes on income 36,287 25,656 46,805 4,123 31,114 13,706 Finance expenses, net 149,995 56,709 55,951 42,281 15,216 16,384 Share in losses of associates 518 576 (1,317) 4 (104) (386) Other losses, net 24,930 7,109 6,284 5,878 4,375 1,840 Increase in fair value of investment property (32,917) (13,187) (19,445) (10,913) (16,390) (5,694) Depreciation and amortization 206,945 87,291 135,872 44,086 67,934 39,787 Share based payment 6,834 3,901 1,878 2,000 764 550 EBITDA 455,201 226,262 335,531 108,572 174,732 98,252
ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD.
FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1 - Segment reporting
The Company includes segment information according to IFRS 8. The Company's chief operating decision maker reviews the Company's internal reports in order to evaluate performance and allocate resources. Company's management has set the operating segments based on the internal reports.
The Company presents four reportable segments: Supermarkets, Commercial and fueling sites, Non-food (Retail and Wholesale) and Real estate.
The Company's four operating segments consist of the following:
1. Supermarkets - The Company operates the second largest food retail chain in Israel. Through its subsidiary, Mega Retail Ltd. ("Mega Retail"), which operates Supermarket branches, the Company offers a wide range of food and beverage products and "Non-food" items, such as houseware, toys, small electrical appliances, computers and computer accessories, entertainment and leisure products and textile products and "Near-Food" products, such as health and beauty aids, products for infants, cosmetics and hygiene products. As of June 30, 2011, Mega Retail operated 209 supermarkets. This segment also includes properties owned through Blue Square Real Estate ("BSRE"), in connection with the supermarket operation of Mega Retail's stores (including warehouses and offices).
2. Commercial and fueling sites - Through its subsidiary Dor-Alon the Company is engaged in the development, construction and operation of vehicle fueling stations, adjacent commercial centers and independent convenience stores, marketing of fuel products and other products through the fueling stations and convenience stores and direct marketing of distillates to customers. The commercial and fueling sites segment is presented according to the published financial statements of Dor-Alon, with reclassification of credit card fees and with the amortization of the excess of cost arising at the time of acquisition allocated to the reconciliation between the operating profit of the segment and the total operating profit.
3. Non-food (Retail and Wholesale) –Mostly through its subsidiary, BEE Group Retail Ltd. ("BEE Group"), the Company is engaged in non-food retail and wholesale activities. As of June 30, 2011, the company operated 263 non-food retail outlets, mostly through franchisees, with specialties in houseware and home textile, toys, leisure, and infant.
4. Real Estate - Through its subsidiary BSRE the Company is engaged in generating yield from commercial centers, logistics centers and offices, land for the purpose of capital appreciation and deriving long-term yield as well as in the development of the "Wholesale Market" residency project.
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FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 (UNAUDITED) Note 1 - Segment reporting (continued): Non - food Retail and Supermarkets wholesale Real estate NIS in thousands Six months ended June 30, 2011: Net segment revenues 3,402,999 221,374 14,713 Inter segment revenues - 20,367 - Depreciation and amortization 80,181 6,871 - Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 117,601 (1,622) 6,303 Segment profit 116,288 (6,527) 25,749 Unallocated corporate expenses Financial expenses, net Share in losses of associates, net Income before taxes on income TABLE CONT'D Commercial and fueling Total sites Adjustments consolidated NIS in thousands Six months ended June 30, 2011: Net segment revenues 2,576,497 6,215,583 Inter segment revenues 14,608 (34,975) - Depreciation and amortization 45,818 3,002 135,872 Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 100,973 (13,818) 209,437 Segment profit 100,908 (13,818) 222,600 Unallocated corporate expenses Financial expenses, net (11,658) Share in losses of associates, (55,951) net 1,317 Income before taxes on income 156,308 Non - food Retail and Supermarkets wholesale Real estate Six months ended June 30, NIS in thousands 2010: Net segment revenues 3,364,527 224,206 10,754 Inter segment revenues - 27,610 - Depreciation and amortization 80,278 7,013 - Operating profit before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 130,234 12,792 4,343 Segment profit 126,333 9,583 17,531 Unallocated corporate expenses Financial expenses, net Share in losses of associates, net Income before taxes on income TABLE CONT'D Commercial and fueling Total sites Adjustments consolidated Six months ended June 30, NIS in thousands 2010: Net segment revenues - - 3,599,487 Inter segment revenues - (27,610) - Depreciation and amortization - - 87,291 Operating profit before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property - (85) 147,284 Segment profit - (85) 153,362 Unallocated corporate expenses (12,214) Financial expenses, net (56,709) Share in losses of associates, net (576) Income before taxes on income 83,863 Non - food Retail and Real Supermarkets wholesale estate NIS in thousands Three months ended June 30, 2011: Net segment revenues 1,766,464 105,302 8,441 Inter segment revenues - 10,551 - Depreciation and amortization 40,432 3,364 - Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 68,029 (4,361) 3,790 Segment profit 66,716 (7,374) 20,180 Unallocated corporate expenses Financial expenses, net Share in losses of associates, net Income before taxes on income TABLE CONT'D Commercial and fueling Total sites Adjustments consolidated NIS in thousands Three months ended June 30, 2011: Net segment revenues 1,328,257 - 3,208,464 Inter segment revenues 7,125 (17,676) - Depreciation and amortization 23,576 562 67,934 Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 50,644 (6,352) 111,750 Segment profit 50,579 (6,336) 123,765 Unallocated corporate expenses (5,716) Financial expenses, net (15,210) Share in losses of associates, net 104 Income before taxes on income 102,943 ALON HOLDINGS BLUE SQUARE - ISRAEL LTD. FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 (UNAUDITED) Non - food Retail and Supermarkets wholesale Real estate Three months ended June 30, 2010: NIS in thousands Net segment revenues 1,674,632 88,691 5,340 Inter segment sales - 10,855 - Depreciation and amortization 39,888 4,198 - Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 70,617 (5,713) 3,373 Segment profit 67,971 (8,946) 14,287 Unallocated corporate expenses Financial expenses, net Share in losses of associates, net Income before taxes on income Commercial and fueling sites Adjustments Total Consolidated Three months ended June 30, 2010: NIS in thousands Net segment revenues - - 1,768,663 Inter segment sales - (10,855) - Depreciation and amortization - - 44,086 Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property - 1,138 69,415 Segment profit - 1,138 74,450 Unallocated corporate expenses (6,929) Financial expenses, net (42,281) Share in losses of associates, net (4) Income before taxes on income 25,236 Non - food Retail and Supermarkets wholesale Real estate NIS in thousands Year ended December 31, 2010: Net segment revenues 6,894,978 438,623 25,162 Inter segment revenues - 43,444 - Depreciation and amortization 163,020 15,156 - Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 241,942 (7,189) (4,843) Segment profit 232,944 (19,519) 28,073 Unallocated corporate expenses Financial expenses, net Share in losses of associates, net Income before taxes on income TABLE CONT'D Commercial and fueling sites Adjustments Total Consolidated NIS in thousands Year ended December 31, 2010: Net segment revenues 1,144,981 - 8,503,744 Inter segment revenues 8,339 (51,783) - Depreciation and amortization 27,328 1,441 206,945 Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 42,936 (9,424) 263,422 Segment profit 39,335 (9,424) 271,409 Unallocated corporate expenses (22,000) Financial expenses, net (149,995) Share in losses of associates, net (518) Income before taxes on income 98,896 Non - food Retail and Supermarkets wholesale Real estate Convenience translation Six months ended June to U.S. dollar in 30, 2011: thousands Net segment revenues 996,486 64,824 4,308 Inter segment revenues - 5,964 - Depreciation and amortization 23,479 2,012 - Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 34,437 (475) 1,846 Segment profit 34,052 (1,911) 7,540 Unallocated corporate expenses Financial expenses, net Share of losses of associates, net Income before taxes on income TABLE CONT'D Commercial and fueling sites Adjustments Total Consolidated Convenience translation Six months ended to U.S. dollar in June 30, 2011: thousands Net segment revenues 754,465 - 1,820,083 Inter segment revenues 4,277 (10,241) - Depreciation and amortization 13,417 879 39,787 Operating profit (loss) before other gains and losses net and changes in fair value of investment property 29,567 (4,046) 61,329 Segment profit 29,548 (4,046) 65,183 Unallocated corporate expenses (3,414) Financial expenses, net (16,384) Share of losses of associates, net 386 Income before taxes on income 45,771
1. Gross sales in stores that operated fully in both periods.
2. The Company operates in four segments: Supermarkets, Commercial and fueling sites, Non Food retail and wholesale and Real Estate. Segmental information is included in this report below.
3. The results of Dor Alon were included effective October 3, 2010 in the results of Alon Holdings. The data for the first half of 2010 were included in this report in order to enable analysis and trends of the segment performance.
4. Use of financial measures that are not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
EBITDA is a measure that is not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Non-GAAP) and is defined as income before financial income (expenses) net, other gains (losses) net, changes in fair value of investment property, taxes, depreciation and amortization. It is an accepted ratio in the retail industry. It is presented as an additional performance measure, since it enables comparisons of operating performances between periods and companies while neutralizing potential differences resulting from changes in capital structures, taxes, age of property and equipment and its related depreciation expenses. EBITDA, however, should not be related to as a single measure or as an alternative to operating income, another performance indicator and to cash flow information, which are prepared using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as indicators of profit or liquidity. EBITDA does not take the costs of servicing debt and other liabilities into account, including capital expenditures and therefore it does not necessarily indicate the amounts that may be available to the use of the company and in addition EBITDA should not be compared to other indicators with similar names reported by other companies because of differences in the calculation of these indicators. See the reconciliation between our net income and EBITDA which is presented in this press release.
Contact:
Alon Holdings Blue Square-Israel Ltd.
Dror Moran, CFO
Toll-free telephone from U.S. and Canada: 888-572-4698
Telephone from rest of world: +972-3-928-2220
Fax: +972-3-928-2299
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Alon Holdings Blue Square - Israel Ltd.
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