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Partner Communications Reports First Quarter 2007 Results



    Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner")
    (Nasdaq:PTNR)(LSE:PCCD)(TASE:PTNR), a leading Israeli mobile
    communications operator, today announced its results for the first
    quarter of 2007. Partner reported revenues of NIS 1.4 billion (US$ 341
    million) in Q1 2007, EBITDA of NIS 455 million (US$ 109 million), the
    equivalent of 32.1% of total revenue, and net income of
    NIS 196 million (US$ 47 million).

    Commenting on the results, Partner's CEO, David Avner, said: "the
    first quarter of 2007 was yet another good quarter for Partner. We are
    pleased to report that the number of 3G subscribers reached 333,000 at
    quarter end, more than 12% of our 2.7 million customer base. These
    customers enjoy a wide and continuously expanding range of 3G services
    and handsets. Our subscribers can also benefit from our introduction
    of HSDPA capabilities in most populated areas around the country,
    enabling a unique high-speed wireless Internet access experience. We
    view our expanding 3G services as an important growth engine for
    Partner."

    "The assets built by the Company in recent years, that make it a
    leading cellular company in Israel, continued to strengthen. We expect
    that our core strengths as providers of superb network quality,
    excellent customer service, the strongest telecom brand and the most
    advanced data and content services, will enable us to continue to grow
    our subscriber base and drive value for our shareholders. These assets
    will also be instrumental when we broaden the portfolio of services we
    offer our customers. With the transmission and fixed line telephony
    licenses now awarded to us, we are well on our way to offering
    customers a wide range of superb telecom services."

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    Q1 2007 vs. Q1 2006

    Q1 2006 Q1 2007 Change
    Revenues (NIS millions) 1,326.6 1,417.8 6.9%
    Operating Profit (NIS millions) 273.5 301.1 10.1%
    Net Income (NIS millions) 160.4 195.8 22.1%
    Cash flow from operating activities net of
    investing activities (NIS millions) 68.4 241.1 252.5%
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    EBITDA* (NIS millions) 438.6 454.9 3.7%
    Subscribers (thousands) 2,560 2,703 5.6%
    Estimated Market Share (%) 32 32 -
    Quarterly Churn Rate (%) 4.2 4.4 0.2
    Average Monthly Usage per Subscriber
    (minutes) 301 323 7.3%
    Average Monthly Revenue per Subscriber (NIS) 152 153 0.7%
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    * See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
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    Financial Review

    Partner's Q1 2007 revenues totaled NIS 1,417.8 million (US$ 341.2
    million), an increase of 6.9% from NIS 1,326.6 million in Q1 2006, and
    a decrease of 1.9% from NIS 1,445.1 million in Q4 2006. The increase
    compared with Q1 2006 was driven primarily by the increase in service
    revenues of 6.3% from NIS 1,184.2 million in Q1 2006 to NIS 1,258.3
    million (US$ 302.8 million) in Q1 2007. Compared with Q4 2006, service
    revenues decreased in Q1 2007 by 1.9% from NIS 1,282.2 million. The
    increase in service revenues from Q1 2006 derived principally from the
    larger subscriber base and increased minutes of use, offset by the
    impact of two regulatory measures: firstly, by the impact of the
    mandated additional reduction in interconnection tariffs which went
    into effect on March 1st, 2007, as part of the Ministry of
    Communications' program of mandated gradual reductions from 2005 to
    2008; secondly, by a new voicemail regulation that obligates cellular
    and fixed telephony operators to provide, as of January 2007, a
    two-second announcement that the call is being directed to voicemail,
    in all local calls made to our subscribers and directed to voicemail.
    According to the new regulation calls directed to the voicemail are
    charged from one second after the announcement is made. We expect that
    this will result in a revenue reduction of approximately NIS 60
    million in 2007.

    Equipment revenues increased by 12.0% from NIS 142.4 million in Q1
    2006 to NIS 159.5 million (US$ 38.4 million) in Q1 2007, due largely
    to an increase in the number and proportion of 3G handset sales, but
    decreased by 2.1% from NIS 162.9 million in Q4 2006.

    Content and data revenues in Q1 2007 accounted for 10.6% of total
    revenues and 12.0% of service revenues, up from 9.0% of total revenues
    and 10.1% of service revenues in Q1 2006, and up from 10.1% of total
    revenues and 11.4% of service revenues in Q4 2006. Non-SMS data and
    content revenues increased by 21.1% compared with Q1 2006.

    The cost of service revenues was NIS 758.4 million (US$ 182.5
    million) in Q1 2007, an increase of 1.8% from NIS 744.7 million in Q1
    2006 but a decrease of 2.0% from NIS 774.1 million in Q4 2006. The
    increase compared with Q1 2006 was primarily due to higher variable
    airtime costs resulting from the growth in airtime usage, offset by
    lower depreciation, lower royalties and efficiency measures taken by
    the Company. The decrease compared with Q4 2006 is due principally to
    lower variable airtime costs. The cost of equipment revenues in Q1
    2007 totaled NIS 213.4 million (US$ 51.4 million) representing an
    increase of 2.9% from NIS 207.4 million in Q1 2006, but a decrease of
    4.9% from NIS 224.4 million in Q4 2006.

    Gross profit from services was NIS 499.9 million (US$ 120.3
    million) in Q1 2007, an increase of 13.7% from NIS 439.5 million in Q1
    2006 and a decrease of 1.6% from NIS 508.1 million in Q4 2006. Gross
    loss on equipment in Q1 2007 was NIS 53.9 million (US$ 13.0 million),
    a decrease of 17.1% from NIS 65.0 million in Q1 2006 and a decrease of
    12.4% from NIS 61.5 million in Q4 2006. Overall, gross profit
    increased in Q1 2007 by 19.1% from NIS 374.5 million in Q1 2006 to
    446.0 million (US$ 107.3 million) and was approximately equal to gross
    profit in Q4 2006 of NIS 446.6 million.

    Largely reflecting differences in quarter-by-quarter campaign
    scheduling, Q1 2007 saw an increase in selling, marketing, general and
    administration expenses of 43.5% from NIS 100.9 million in Q1 2006 to
    NIS 144.9 million (US$ 34.9 million). Compared with Q4 2006, expenses
    increased by 9.1% from NIS 132.7 million.

    Operating profit overall was NIS 301.1 million (US$ 72.5 million)
    in Q1 2007, a 10.1% increase from NIS 273.5 million in Q1 2006 and a
    4.1% decrease from NIS 313.9 million in Q4 2006. Quarterly EBITDA
    increased by 3.7% from NIS 438.6 million in Q1 2006 to NIS 454.9
    million (US$ 109.5 million) in Q1 2007 and decreased by 1.5% from NIS
    461.6 million in Q4 2006. On a revenue basis, EBITDA was the
    equivalent of 32.1% of total revenues in Q1 2007, compared with 33.1%
    in Q1 2006 and 31.9% in Q4 2006.

    Q1 2007 financial expenses totaled NIS 19.6 million (US$ 4.7
    million), decreasing by 49.2% from NIS 38.6 million in Q1 2006 and by
    10.5% from NIS 21.9 million in Q4 2006. The decrease compared with Q1
    2006 largely reflected lower interest expenses, resulting from the
    lower CPI level, whereas the decrease compared with Q4 2006 is driven
    primarily by the stronger Shekel, which reduced foreign currency
    exchange expenses.

    Net income in Q1 2007 was NIS 195.8 million (US$ 47.1 million),
    representing an increase of 22.1% from NIS 160.4 million in Q1 2006
    and an increase of 20.2% from NIS 163.0 million in Q4 2006.

    Basic earnings per share or ADS, based on the average number of
    shares outstanding during the quarter, was NIS 1.26 (30 US cents) in
    Q1 2007, up 20.0% from NIS 1.05 in Q1 2006, and up by 18.9% from NIS
    1.06 in Q4 2006.

    Funding and Investing Review

    Cash flows generated from operating activities, net of cash flows
    from investing activities, totaled NIS 241.1 million (US$ 58.0
    million) in Q1 2007, compared with NIS 68.4 million in Q1 2006, an
    increase of 252.5%, and compared with NIS 163.6 million in Q4 2006, an
    increase of 47.4%. Both increases were due primarily to an increase in
    cash flows from operating activities, due to a change in payment terms
    to suppliers, offset by an increase in the level of investment in
    fixed assets.

    Net investment in fixed assets in Q1 2007 was NIS 85.5 million
    (US$ 20.6 million), up 26.4% from NIS 67.7 million in Q1 2006 but down
    58.8% from NIS 207.5 million in Q4 2006.

    The Board of Directors has approved the distribution of a cash
    dividend for Q1 2007 of NIS 0.51 per share (approximately NIS 80
    million or US$ 19 million) to shareholders and ADS holders on record
    as of June 5th, 2007. The dividend will be paid on June 18th, 2007.

    Operational Review

    In Q1 2007, approximately 35,000 net active subscribers joined the
    Company, compared with approximately 31,000 in Q1 2006. The active
    subscriber base at quarter-end was approximately 2,703,000, including
    approximately 626,000 business subscribers (23% of the base),
    1,294,000 postpaid private subscribers (48% of the base) and 783,000
    prepaid subscribers (29% of the base). Approximately 333,000 of the
    subscribers were 3G network subscribed as of end of Q1 2007. Total
    market share at quarter-end Q1 2007 is estimated at 32%.

    The quarterly churn rate in Q1 2007 increased from 4.2% in Q1 2006
    and 4.0% in Q4 2006 to 4.4%, with both increases being attributable to
    higher prepaid churn.

    Q1 2007 average monthly usage per subscriber (MOU) was 323
    minutes, an increase of 7.3% from 301 in Q1 2006 and an increase of
    2.2% from 316 in Q4 2006. ARPU in Q1 2007 was approximately NIS 153
    (US$ 36.8), an increase of 0.7% from NIS 152 in Q1 2006 and a decrease
    of 3.8% from NIS 159 in Q4 2006.

    Commenting on the Company's results, Mr. Emanuel Avner, Partner's
    Chief Financial Officer said, "We are pleased with the performance
    this quarter. Service revenue growth has been solid, despite the
    introduction of two significant regulatory measures that have
    negatively impacted revenues. Our net income growth is also very
    encouraging."

    Outlook and Guidance

    Emanuel Avner, Partner's Chief Financial Officer, said: "Our
    quarterly results and future prospects support the annual guidance for
    2007 which we gave in the press release of January 31st 2007."

    Conference Call Details

    Partner Communications will hold a conference call to discuss the
    company's first-quarter results on Monday, May 7th, 2007, at 17:00
    Israel local time (10AM EST). This conference call will be broadcast
    live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties
    through our investor relations web site at
    http://www.investors.partner.co.il.

    To listen to the broadcast, please go to the web site at least 15
    minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and
    install any necessary audio software. For those unable to listen to
    the live broadcast, an archive of the call will be available via the
    Internet (at the same location as the live broadcast) shortly after
    the call ends, and until midnight of May 14th, 2007.

    About Partner Communications

    Partner Communications Company Ltd. (Partner) is a leading Israeli
    mobile communications operator providing GSM / GPRS / UMTS / HSDPA
    services and wire free applications under the orange(TM) brand. The
    Company provides quality service and a range of features to 2.703
    million subscribers in Israel (as of March 31, 2007). The Company
    launched its 3G service in 2004. Partner's ADSs are quoted on The
    NASDAQ Global Select Market(TM) and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
    under the symbol PTNR. The shares are also traded on the London Stock
    Exchange under the symbol PCCD.

    Partner is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications
    International Limited (Hutchison Telecom). Hutchison Telecom is a
    leading listed telecommunications operator (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX)
    focusing on dynamic markets. It currently offers mobile and fixed-line
    telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling
    out mobile telecommunication services in India, Israel, Macau,
    Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and Vietnam.

    For more information about Partner, see
    www.investors.partner.co.il

    Note: This press release includes forward-looking statements
    within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as
    amended, Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
    amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the US Private Securities
    Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking
    statements on our current expectations and projections about future
    events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks,
    uncertainties and assumptions about Partner.

    Words such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "seek,"
    "will," "plan," "could," "may," "project," "goal," "target" and
    similar expressions often identify forward-looking statements but are
    not the only way we identify these statements. All statements other
    than statements of historical fact included in this press release
    regarding our future performance (including our outlook and guidance
    for 2007), plans to increase revenues or margins or preserve or expand
    market share in existing or new markets, reduce expenses and any
    statements regarding other future events or our future prospects, are
    forward-looking statements.

    Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual
    results may differ materially from the results currently expected.
    Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited
    to:

    -- the effects of the high degree of regulation in the
    telecommunications market in which we operate;

    -- regulatory developments relating to tariffs, including
    interconnect tariffs;

    -- the difficulties associated with obtaining all permits
    required for building and operating of antenna sites;

    -- the requirement to indemnify planning committees in respect of
    claims made against them relating to the depreciation of
    property values or to alleged health damage resulting from
    antenna sites;

    -- alleged health risks related to antenna sites and use of
    telecommunication devices;

    -- the effects of vigorous competition in the market in which we
    operate and for more valuable customers, which may decrease
    prices charged, increase churn and change our customer mix,
    profitability and average revenue per user, and the response
    of competitors to industry and regulatory developments;

    -- uncertainties about the degree of growth in the number of
    consumers in Israel using wireless personal communications
    services and the growth in the Israeli population;

    -- the risks associated with the implementation of a third
    generation (3G) network and business strategy, including risks
    relating to the operations of new systems and technologies,
    potential unanticipated costs, uncertainties regarding the
    adequacy of suppliers on whom we must rely to provide both
    network and consumer equipment and consumer acceptance of the
    products and services to be offered, and the risk that the use
    of internet search engines by our 3G customers will be
    restricted;

    -- the risks associated with technological requirements,
    technology substitution and changes and other technological
    developments;

    -- the impact of existing and new competitors in the market in
    which we compete, including competitors that may offer less
    expensive products and services, desirable or innovative
    products, technological substitutes, or have extensive
    resources or better financing;

    -- regulatory developments related to the implementation of
    number portability;

    -- fluctuations in foreign exchange rates;

    -- the possibility of the market in which we compete being
    impacted by changes in political, economic or other factors,
    such as monetary policy, legal and regulatory changes or other
    external factors over which we have no control;

    -- the availability and cost of capital and the consequences of
    increased leverage; and

    -- the results of litigation filed or that may be filed against
    us,

    as well as the risks discussed in Risk Factors, Information on the
    Company and Operating and Financial Review and Prospects in form 20-F
    filed with the SEC on May 18, 2006. In light of these risks,
    uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in
    this report might not occur.

    We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
    forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
    future events or otherwise.

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

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

    The convenience translations of the Nominal New Israeli Shekel
    (NIS) figures into US Dollars were made at the rate of exchange
    prevailing at March 31st, 2007: US $1.00 equals NIS 4.155. The
    translations were made purely for the convenience of the reader.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure:

    Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization,
    exceptional items and capitalization of intangible assets ('EBITDA')
    is presented because it is a measure commonly used in the
    telecommunications industry and is presented solely in order to
    improve the understanding of the Company's operating results and to
    provide further perspective on these results. Our management uses
    EBITDA as a basis for measuring our core operating performance and
    comparing such performance to that of prior periods and to the
    performance of our competitors. EBITDA, however, should not be
    considered as an alternative to operating income or net income for the
    year as an indicator of the operating performance of the Company.
    Similarly, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash
    flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA is
    not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted
    accounting principles and may not be comparable to other similarly
    titled measures for other companies. EBITDA may not be indicative of
    the historic operating results of the Company; nor is it meant to be
    predictive of potential future results.

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

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

    Convenience translation
    New Israeli shekels into U.S. dollars
    ------------------------ ------------------------
    March December March December
    31, 31, 31, 31,
    2007 2006 2007 2006
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    In thousands
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    Assets
    CURRENT ASSETS:
    Cash and cash
    equivalents 261,017 77,547 62,820 18,664
    Accounts
    receivable:
    Trade 973,172 964,309 234,217 232,084
    Other 71,923 65,533 17,310 15,772
    Inventories 130,401 126,466 31,384 30,437
    Deferred income
    taxes 43,074 40,495 10,367 9,746
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    Total current
    assets 1,479,587 1,274,350 356,098 306,703
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    INVESTMENTS AND
    LONG-TERM
    RECEIVABLES:
    Accounts
    receivable -
    trade 313,095 274,608 75,354 66,091
    Funds in respect
    of employee
    rights upon
    retirement 83,200 80,881 20,024 19,466
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    396,295 355,489 95,378 85,557
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    FIXED ASSETS, net of
    accumulated
    depreciation and
    amortization 1,711,542 1,747,459 411,923 420,567
    LICENSE, DEFERRED
    CHARGES AND OTHER
    INTANGIBLE ASSETS,
    net of accumulated
    amortization 1,224,164 1,247,084 294,624 300,141
    DEFERRED INCOME
    TAXES 75,678 76,139 18,214 18,325
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    Total assets 4,887,266 4,700,521 1,176,237 1,131,293
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    Convenience translation
    New Israeli shekels into U.S. dollars
    ------------------------ ------------------------
    March December March December
    31, 31, 31, 31,
    2007 2006 2007 2006
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    In thousands
    -------------------------------------------------
    Liabilities and
    shareholders'
    equity
    CURRENT LIABILITIES:
    Current maturities
    of long-term
    liabilities 44,034 40,184 10,598 9,671
    Accounts payable
    and accruals:
    Trade 768,779 690,424 185,024 166,167
    Other 256,207 281,403 61,662 67,726
    Parent group -
    trade 15,067 15,830 3,626 3,810
    Dividend payable 101,043 24,318
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    Total current
    liabilities 1,185,130 1,027,841 285,228 247,374
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    LONG-TERM
    LIABILITIES:
    Bank loans, net of
    current
    maturities 261,381 272,508 62,908 65,586
    Notes payable 2,007,578 2,016,378 483,172 485,290
    Liability for
    employee rights
    upon retirement 115,932 113,380 27,902 27,288
    Other liabilities 18,947 15,947 4,560 3,837
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    Total long-
    term
    liabilities 2,403,838 2,418,213 578,542 582,001
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    COMMITMENTS AND
    CONTINGENT
    LIABILITIES
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    Total
    liabilities 3,588,968 3,446,054 863,770 829,375
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    SHAREHOLDERS'
    EQUITY:
    Share capital -
    ordinary shares
    of NIS 0.01 par
    value: authorized
    - December 31,
    2006 and March
    2007 -
    235,000,000
    shares; issued
    and outstanding -
    December 31, 2006
    - 154,516,217
    shares and March
    31, 2007 -
    156,187,677
    shares 1,562 1,545 376 372
    Capital surplus 2,500,383 2,452,682 601,777 590,297
    Accumulated
    deficit (1,203,647) (1,199,760) (289,686) (288,751)
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    Total
    shareholders'
    equity 1,298,298 1,254,467 312,467 301,918
    ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------
    4,887,266 4,700,521 1,176,237 1,131,293
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    PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
    (An Israeli Corporation)
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    Convenience
    translation
    into
    New Israeli shekels U.S. dollars
    -------------------------- ----------------
    3 month period
    3 month period ended ended
    March 31, March 31,
    -------------------------- ----------------
    2007 2006 2007
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    (Unaudited)
    -------------------------------------------
    In thousands (except per share data)
    -------------------------------------------
    REVENUES - net:
    Services 1,258,315 1,184,208 302,844
    Equipment 159,469 142,436 38,380
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    1,417,784 1,326,644 341,224
    COST OF REVENUES:
    Services 758,445 744,749 182,537
    Equipment 213,370 207,428 51,353
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    971,815 952,177 233,890
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    GROSS PROFIT 445,969 374,467 107,334
    SELLING AND MARKETING
    EXPENSES 93,539 57,250 22,512
    GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
    EXPENSES 51,329 43,682 12,354
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    144,868 100,932 34,866
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    OPERATING PROFIT 301,101 273,535 72,468
    FINANCIAL EXPENSES, net 19,618 38,629 4,722
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON
    INCOME 281,483 234,906 67,746
    TAXES ON INCOME 85,634 75,501 20,610
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE
    EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN
    ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 195,849 159,405 47,136
    CUMULATIVE EFFECT, AT
    BEGINNING OF YEAR, OF A
    CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING
    PRINCIPLES 1,012
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 195,849 160,417 47,136
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    EARNINGS PER SHARE
    ("EPS"):
    Basic:
    Before cumulative
    effect 1.26 1.04 0.30
    Cumulative effect 0.01
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    1.26 1.05 0.30
    ============= ============ ================
    Diluted:
    Before cumulative
    effect 1.25 1.04 0.30
    Cumulative effect 0.01
    ------------- ------------ ----------------
    1.25 1.05 0.30
    ============= ============ ================
    WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
    SHARES OUTSTANDING:
    Basic 155,573,108 152,818,983 155,573,108
    ============= ============ ================
    Diluted 156,881,429 153,409,410 156,881,429
    ============= ============ ================
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    PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
    (An Israeli Corporation)
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    Convenience
    translation
    into
    New Israeli shekels U.S. dollars
    --------------------- ---------------
    3 month period
    3 month period ended ended
    March 31, March 31,
    --------------------- ---------------
    2007 2006 2007
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    (Unaudited)
    -------------------------------------
    In thousands (except per share data)
    -------------------------------------
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
    ACTIVITIES:
    Net income for the period 195,849 160,417 47,136
    Adjustments to reconcile net
    income to net cash provided
    by operating activities:
    Depreciation and
    amortization 151,092 161,435 36,364
    Amortization of deferred
    compensation related to
    employee stock option
    grants, net 4,826 6,621 1,161
    Liability for employee
    rights upon retirement 2,552 2,610 614
    Accrued interest and
    exchange and linkage
    differences on long-term
    liabilities (9,348) 2,805 (2,250)
    Deferred income taxes (2,118) 29,665 (510)
    Capital loss on sale of
    fixed assets 964 232
    Cumulative effect, at
    beginning of year, of a
    change in accounting
    principles (1,012)
    Changes in operating assets
    and liabilities:
    Increase in accounts
    receivable:
    Trade (47,350) (78,038) (11,394)
    Other (8,568) (10,354) (2,062)
    Increase (decrease) in
    accounts payable and
    accruals:
    Related parties (763) 196 (184)
    Trade 126,468 (122,056) 30,437
    Other (25,196) (47,782) (6,064)
    Decrease (increase) in
    inventories (3,935) 57,201 (947)
    Increase in asset retirement
    obligations 114 682 27
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    Net cash provided by operating
    activities 384,587 162,390 92,560
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
    ACTIVITIES:
    Purchase of fixed assets (140,462) (92,500) (33,806)
    Purchase of license (700) (168)
    Funds in respect of employee
    rights upon retirement (2,319) (1,485) (558)
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    Net cash used in investing
    activities (143,481) (93,985) (34,532)
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
    ACTIVITIES:
    Proceeds from exercise of
    stock options granted to
    employees 42,892 8,964 10,323
    Dividend paid (98,693) (11,086) (23,753)
    Repayment of capital lease (2,250) (1,221) (542)
    Windfall tax benefit in
    respect of exercise of
    options granted to employees 2,178 524
    Capital lease received 7,416 1,785
    Repayment of long term bank
    loans (9,179) (59,953) (2,209)
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    Net cash used in financing
    activities (57,636) (63,296) (13,872)
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH
    EQUIVALENTS 183,470 5,109 44,156
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
    BEGINNING OF PERIOD 77,547 4,008 18,664
    ----------- --------- ---------------
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END
    OF YEAR 261,017 9,117 62,820
    =========== ========= ===============
    *T

    At March 31, 2007, trade payables include NIS 154 million ($ 37
    million) (unaudited) in respect of acquisition of fixed assets.

    At March 31, 2007, dividend payable of approximately NIS 101
    million ($ 24 million) (unaudited) is outstanding.

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

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

    Convenience
    translation
    into
    New Israeli shekels U.S. dollars
    -------------------- -------------
    3 Month
    Period
    3 Month Period Ended Ended
    March 31, March 31,
    -------------------- -------------
    2007 2006 2007
    ---------- --------- -------------
    (Unaudited)
    ----------------------------------
    In thousands
    ----------------------------------
    Net cash provided by operating
    activities 384,587 162,390 92,560

    Liability for employee rights upon
    retirement (2,552) (2,610) (614)
    Accrued interest and exchange and
    linkage differences on long-term
    liabilities 9,348 (2,805) 2,250
    Increase in accounts receivable:
    Trade 47,350 78,038 11,396
    Other (excluding tax provision) 96,220 56,190 23,158
    Decrease (increase) in accounts
    payable and accruals:
    Trade (126,468) 122,056 (30,438)
    Shareholder - current account 763 (196) 184
    Other 25,196 47,782 6,064
    Decrease in inventories 3,935 (57,201) 947
    Decrease in Assets Retirement
    Obligation (114) (682) (27)
    Financial Expenses 16,637 35,607 4,004
    ---------- --------- -------------
    EBITDA 454,902 438,569 109,484
    ---------- --------- -------------
    *T

    * The convenience translation of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS)
    figures into US dollars was made at the exchange prevailing at March
    31, 2007 : US $1.00 equals 4.155 NIS.

    ** Financial expenses excluding any charge for the amortization of
    pre-launch financial costs.

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    *T
    PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
    (An Israeli Corporation)

    New Israeli shekels
    ------------------------------------------------------
    3 month period ended
    ------------------------------------------------------
    March June September December March
    31, 30, 30, 31, 31,
    2006 2006 2006 2006 2007
    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    (Unaudited)
    ------------------------------------------------------
    In thousands
    ------------------------------------------------------
    Revenues - net 1,326,644 1,372,945 1,461,989 1,445,133 1,417,784
    Cost of
    Revenues 952,177 941,914 1,004,637 998,539 971,815
    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Gross Profit 374,467 431,031 457,352 446,594 445,969
    Selling and
    Marketing
    Expenses 57,250 75,579 84,124 90,639 93,539
    General and
    Administrative
    Expenses 43,682 43,963 53,717 42,098 51,329
    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    100,932 119,542 137,841 132,737 144,868
    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Operating
    Profit 273,535 311,489 319,511 313,857 301,101
    Financial
    Expenses - net 38,629 61,176 44,710 21,927 19,618
    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Income Before
    Taxes on
    Income 234,906 250,313 274,801 291,930 281,483
    Taxes on Income 75,501 76,076 90,148 128,950 85,634
    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
    Income Before
    Cumulative
    Effect of a
    Change in
    Accounting
    Principles 159,405 174,237 184, 653 162,980 195,849
    Cumulative
    Effect, at the
    Beginning of
    the Year, of a
    Change in
    Accounting
    Principles 1,012
    Net Income for
    the Period 160,417 174,237 184,653 162,980 195,849
    ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
    *T

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    *T
    PARTNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD.
    (An Israeli Corporation)
    SUMMARY OPERATING DATA

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    Q1 2006 Q1 2007
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    Subscribers (in thousands) 2,560 2,703
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    Estimated share of total Israeli mobile telephone
    subscribers 32% 32%
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    Churn rate in quarter 4.2% 4.4%
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Average monthly usage in quarter per subscriber
    (minutes) 301 323
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Average monthly revenue in year per subscriber,
    including in-roaming revenue (NIS) 152 153
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    *T