Ellomay Capital Reports Publication of Financial Statements of Dorad Energy Ltd. for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024


TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American; TASE: ELLO) (“Ellomay” or the “Company”), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe, Israel and USA, today reported the publication in Israel of financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 of Dorad Energy Ltd. (“Dorad”), in which Ellomay currently indirectly holds approximately 9.4% through its indirect 50% ownership of Ellomay Luzon Energy Infrastructures Ltd. (formerly U. Dori Energy Infrastructures Ltd.) (“Ellomay Luzon Energy”).

On August 30, 2024, Amos Luzon Entrepreneurship and Energy Group Ltd. (the “Luzon Group”), an Israeli public company that currently holds the remaining 50% of Ellomay Luzon Energy, which, in turn, holds 18.75% of Dorad, published its quarterly report in Israel based on the requirements of the Israeli Securities Law, 1968. Based on applicable regulatory requirements, the quarterly report of the Luzon Group includes the financial statements of Dorad for the same period.

The financial statements of Dorad for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Ellomay will include its indirect share of these results (through its holdings in Ellomay Luzon Energy) in its financial results for this period. In an effort to provide Ellomay’s shareholders with access to Dorad’s financial results (which were published in Hebrew), Ellomay hereby provides a convenience translation of Dorad’s financial results.

Dorad Financial Highlights

  • Dorad’s unaudited revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024 – approximately NIS 659 million.
  • Dorad’s unaudited operating profit for the three months ended June 30, 2024 – approximately NIS 87.5 million.

Based on the information provided by Dorad, the demand for electricity by Dorad’s customers is seasonal and is affected by, inter alia, the climate prevailing in that season. Since January 1, 2023, the months of the year are split into three seasons as follows: the summer season – the months of June, July, August and September; the winter season – the months of December, January and February; and intermediate seasons – (spring and autumn), the months from March to May, October and November. There is a higher demand for electricity during the winter and summer seasons, and the average electricity consumption is higher in these seasons than in the intermediate seasons and is even characterized by peak demands due to extreme climate conditions of heat or cold. In addition, Dorad’s revenues are affected by the change in load and time tariffs – TAOZ (an electricity tariff that varies across seasons and across the day in accordance with demand hour clusters), as, on average, TAOZ tariffs are higher in the summer season than in the intermediate and winter seasons. Therefore, the results presented for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, which include the intermediate months of April and May and the summer month of June, are not indicative of full year results. In addition, due to various reasons, including the effects of the increase in the Israeli CPI impacting interest payments by Dorad on its credit facility, the results included herein may not be indicative of second quarter results in the future or comparable to second quarter results in the past.

The financial statements of Dorad include a note concerning the war situation in Israel, which commenced on October 7, 2023, stating that Dorad estimated, based on the information it had as of August 15, 2024 (the date of approval of Dorad’s financial statements as of June 30, 2024), that the current events and the security escalation in Israel have an impact on its results but that the impact on its short-term business results will be immaterial. Dorad further notes that as this event is not under the control of Dorad, and factors such as the continuation of the war and hostilities or their cessation may affect Dorad’s assessments, as of the date of the financial statements, Dorad is unable to assess the extent of the impact of the war on its business activities and on its medium and long-term results. Dorad continues to regularly monitor the developments and is examining the effects on its operations and the value of its assets.

A translation of the financial results for Dorad as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023 and as of and for each of the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 is included at the end of this press release. Ellomay does not undertake to separately report Dorad’s financial results in a press release in the future. Neither Ellomay nor its independent public accountants have reviewed or consulted with the Luzon Group, Ellomay Luzon Energy or Dorad with respect to the financial results included in this press release.

About Ellomay Capital Ltd.

Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “ELLO”. Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe and Israel.

To date, Ellomay has evaluated numerous opportunities and invested significant funds in the renewable, clean energy and natural resources industries in Israel, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Texas, USA, including:

  • Approximately 335.9 MW of photovoltaic power plants in Spain (including a 300 MW photovoltaic plant in owned by Talasol, which is 51% owned by the Company) and approximately 9.95 MW of photovoltaic power plants in Italy;
  • 9.375% indirect interest in Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns and operates one of Israel’s largest private power plants with production capacity of approximately 850MW, representing about 6%-8% of Israel’s total current electricity consumption;
  • Groen Gas Goor B.V., Groen Gas Oude-Tonge B.V. and Groen Gas Gelderland B.V., project companies operating anaerobic digestion plants in the Netherlands, with a green gas production capacity of approximately 3 million, 3.8 million and 9.5 million Nm3 per year, respectively;
  • 83.333% of Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014) Ltd., which is involved in a project to construct a 156 MW pumped storage hydro power plant in the Manara Cliff, Israel;
  • A photovoltaic plant with installed capacity of approximately 10 MW in the Lazio Region, Italy that is ready for connection to the grid;
  • Ellomay Solar Italy Ten SRL that is construction a photovoltaic plant (18 MW) in Italy;
  • Ellomay Solar Italy Four SRL (15.06 MW), Ellomay Solar Italy Five SRL (87.2 MW), Ellomay Solar Italy Seven SRL (54.77 MW), Ellomay Solar Italy Nine SRL (8 MW) and Ellomay Solar Italy Fifteen SRL (10 MW) that are developing photovoltaic projects in Italy that have reached “ready to build” status; and
  • Fairfield Solar Project, LLC (13.44 MW), Malakoff Solar I, LLC (6.96 MW) and Malakoff Solar II, LLC (6.96 MW), that are constructing photovoltaic plants and Mexia Solar I, LLC (5.6 MW), Mexia Solar II, LLC (5.6 MW), and Talco Solar, LLC (10.3 MW), that are developing photovoltaic projects that have reached “ready to build” status, all in the Dallas Metropolitan area, Texas.

For more information about Ellomay, visit http://www.ellomay.com.

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company’s management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company’s plans and objectives, expectations and assumptions of management are forward-looking statements.  The use of certain words, including the words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by the Company’s forward-looking statements, including changes in electricity prices and demand, continued war and hostilities and political and economic conditions generally in Israel, regulatory changes, the decisions of the Israeli Electricity Authority, changes in demand, technical and other disruptions in the operations of the power plant operated by Dorad, competition, changes in the supply and prices of resources required for the operation of the Dorad’s facilities and in the price of oil and electricity, changes in the Israeli CPI, changes in interest rates, seasonality, failure to obtain financing for the expansion of Dorad and other risks applicable to projects under development and construction, and other risks applicable to projects under development and construction, in addition to other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s and Dorad’s business that are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:
Kalia Rubenbach (Weintraub)
CFO
Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111
Email: hilai@ellomay.com


Dorad Energy Ltd.

Interim Condensed Statements of Financial Position

 
  June 30   June 30   December 31  
2024   2023   2023  
(Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)  
NIS thousands   NIS thousands   NIS thousands  
Current assets       
Cash and cash equivalents 218,067 176,779 219,246 
Trade receivables and accrued income 316,374 242,670 211,866 
Other receivables 50,867 14,181 12,095 
Financial derivatives 2,785 4,431 - 
Total current assets 588,093 438,061 443,207 
        
Non-current assets       
Restricted deposit 526,392 537,337 522,319 
Prepaid expenses 29,043 31,074 30,053 
Fixed assets 3,017,054 3,173,760 3,106,550 
Intangible assets 8,114 7,765 7,653 
Right of use assets 54,403 56,886 55,390 
Total non-current assets 3,635,006 3,806,822 3,721,965 
        
Total assets 4,223,099 4,244,883 4,165,172 
        
Current liabilities       
Current maturities of loans from banks 308,069 293,414 299,203 
Current maturities of lease liabilities 4,870 4,749 4,787 
Trade payables 236,691 172,233 166,089 
Other payables 10,005 12,710 31,446 
Total current liabilities 559,635 483,106 501,525 
        
Non-current liabilities       
Loans from banks 1,874,385 2,115,016 1,995,909 
Other Long-term liabilities 10,826 14,975 12,943 
Long-term lease liabilities 49,023 51,032 47,618 
Provision for dismantling and restoration 36,002 50,000 38,985 
Deferred tax liabilities 306,840 237,126 278,095 
Liabilities for employee benefits, net 160 160 160 
Total non-current liabilities 2,277,236 2,468,309 2,373,710 
        
Equity       
Share capital 11 11 11 
Share premium 642,199 642,199 642,199 
Capital reserve from activities with shareholders 3,748 3,748 3,748 
Retained earnings 740,270 647,510 643,979 
Total equity 1,386,228 1,293,468 1,289,937 
        
Total liabilities and equity 4,223,099 4,244,883 4,165,172 
 


Dorad Energy Ltd.

Interim Condensed Statements of Income

 
  For the six months ended
  For the three months ended
  Year ended
June 30
 June 30
  December 31
2024   2023   2024   2023   2023
(Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)
NIS thousands   NIS thousands   NIS thousands   NIS thousands   NIS thousands
           
Revenues 1,269,902 1,254,471 659,020 606,155 2,722,396 
           
Operating costs of the          
Power Plant          
           
Energy costs290,785 261,490 159,701 137,416 583,112 
Electricity purchase and          
infrastructure services567,671 592,821 304,480 275,659 1,244,646 
Depreciation and          
amortization115,719 118,864 60,205 62,518 242,104 
Other operating costs82,766 80,718 40,297 46,547 186,024 
           
Total operating costs          
of Power Plant1,056,941 1,053,893 564,683 522,140 2,255,886 
           
Profit from operating          
the Power Plant212,961 200,578 94,337 84,015 466,510 
           
General and          
administrative expenses16,727 14,093 6,853 7,499 27,668 
Other income- - - - 39 
           
Operating profit196,234 186,485 87,484 76,516 438,881 
           
Financing income31,884 36,190 19,005 16,968 45,286 
Financing expenses103,082 125,719 66,686 66,638 209,773 
           
Financing expenses, net71,198 89,529 47,681 49,670 164,487 
           
Profit before           
taxes on income125,036 96,956 39,803 26,846 274,394 
           
Tax on Income28,745 22,110 9,149 5,969 63,079 
           
Profit for the period96,291 74,846 30,654 20,877 211,315 



Dorad Energy Ltd.

Interim Condensed Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

 
       Capital reserve     
       for activities     
   Share   Share   with   Retained   
   capital   premium   shareholders   earnings   Total Equity
   NIS thousands   NIS thousands   NIS thousands   NIS thousands   NIS thousands
           
For the six months           
ended June 30, 2024          
(Unaudited)          
           
Balance as at          
January 1, 2024 (Audited) 11 642,199 3,748 643,979 1,289,937
           
Net profit for the period - - - 96,291 96,291
           
Balance as at           
June 30, 2024 (Unaudited) 11 642,199 3,748 740,270 1,386,228


For the six months         
ended June 30, 2023         
(Unaudited)         
          
Balance as at         
January 1, 2023 (Audited)11 642,199 3,748 572,664 1,218,622
          
Net profit for the period- - - 74,846 74,846
          
Balance as at         
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)11 642,199 3,748 647,510 1,293,468


For the three months         
ended June 30, 2024         
(Unaudited)         
          
Balance as at         
April 1, 2024 (Unaudited)11 642,199 3,748 709,616 1,355,574
          
Net profit for the period- - - 30,654 30,654
          
Balance as at         
June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)11 642,199 3,748 740,270 1,386,228


For the three months         
ended June 30, 2023         
(Unaudited)         
          
Balance as at         
April 1, 2023 (Unaudited)11 642,199 3,748 626,633 1,272,591
          
Net profit for the period- - - 20,877 20,877
          
Balance as at         
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)11 642,199 3,748 647,510 1,293,468
          


Dorad Energy Ltd.

Interim Condensed Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (cont’d)

 
      Capital reserve    
      for activities    
  Share Share with Retained  
  capital premium shareholders earnings Total Equity
  NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands
For the year ended           
December 31, 2023 (Audited)           
            
Balance as at           
January 1, 2023 (Audited) 11 642,199 3,748 572,664 1,218,622 
            
Dividend distributed - - - (140,000) (140,000) 
Net profit for the year - - - 211,315 211,315 
            
Balance as at           
December 31, 2023 (Audited) 11 642,199 3,748 643,979 1,289,937 



Dorad Energy Ltd.

Interim Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

       
  For the six months ended
 For the three months ended
 Year ended
  June 30
 June 30
 December 31
  2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
  NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands NIS thousands
Net cash flows from          
operating activities:          
Profit for the period 96,291 74,846 30,654 20,877 211,315
Adjustments:          
Depreciation and amortization          
and fuel consumption 122,342 119,486 62,964 62,695 245,566
Taxes on income 28,745 22,110 9,149 5,969 63,079
Financing expenses, net 71,198 89,529 47,681 49,670 164,487
  222,285 231,125 119,794 118,334 473,132
           
Change in trade receivables (104,508) (4,089) (135,191) (57,981) 26,715
Change in other receivables (43,921) 18,628 (39,428) 5,043 20,714
Change in trade payables 58,122 (78,308) 67,028 (10,795) (115,976)
Change in other payables (3,942) 1,271 (9,896) (6,504) 2,507
Change in other long-term liabilities (2,117) (2,554) (736) (951) (4,586)
  (96,366) (65,052) (118,223) (71,188) (70,626)
           
           
Net cash flows from          
operating activities 222,210 240,919 32,225 68,023 613,821
           
Cash flows from (used in)          
investing activities          
Proceeds from (investment in) settlement of          
financial derivatives (1,050) 3,074 346 1,902 8,884
Insurance proceeds in respect of          
damage to fixed asset 5,148 - 2,411 - -
Decrease in long-          
term restricted deposits 17,500 - - - 40,887
Investment in fixed assets (32,136) (36,157) (15,067) (21,945) (102,082)
Investment in intangible assets (1,469) (2,317) (1,057) (1,500) (3,162)
Interest received 19,578 13,796 10,020 7,772 33,501
Net cash flows from (used in)          
investing activities 7,571 (21,604) (3,347) (13,771) (21,972)
           
Net cash flows from          
financing activities:          
Repayment of lease liability principal (218) (212) (119) (113) (4,817)
Repayment of loans from banks (141,966) (130,987) (141,966) (130,987) (253,382)
Dividends paid (17,500) - - - (122,500)
Interest paid (72,755) (76,985) (72,559) (76,835) (151,220)
Net cash flows used in          
financing activities (232,439) (208,184) (214,644) (207,935) (531,919)
           
Net increase (decrease) incash          
and cash equivalents for          
the period (2,658) 11,131 (185,766) (153,683) 59,930
           
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations          
on cash and cash equivalents 1,479 14,167 4,237 6,579 7,835
Cash and cash equivalents at          
beginning of period 219,246 151,481 399,596 323,883 151,481
Cash and cash equivalents at end          
of period 218,067 176,779 218,067 176,779 219,246