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Knesset-Owned Company KESAA Plans Average Employee Bonus of 22,500 Shekels Amid Government Scrutiny

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Knesset-Owned Company KESAA Plans Average Employee Bonus of 22,500 Shekels Amid Government Scrutiny
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First reported by Calcalist · 4 hours ago

What happened

KESAA, an Israeli government-owned oil pipeline company, plans to award 430 employees an average bonus of 22,500 shekels from last year's profits, while senior managers must wait due to government criticism. The bonus payout will not exceed 10% of net profits and requires board and regulatory approval. The company faces operational and environmental challenges amid geopolitical tensions and plans to expand storage capacity.

  • 01KESAA plans a total employee bonus of 9.11 million shekels for 430 workers, averaging 22,500 shekels each.
  • 02Bonus distribution requires board approval and will not exceed 10% of the company’s net annual profit.
  • 03Senior management bonuses are delayed due to government criticism of company conduct.
  • 04KESAA manages oil pipeline infrastructure between Eilat and Ashkelon, including port facilities.
  • 05Environmental restrictions have limited company operations in Eilat, though recent approvals allow increased oil transport.
  • 06The company faces reduced global activity due to conflict but plans storage expansion projects.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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GlobesUnrated · Hebrew34 minutes ago
Knesset-Owned Company KESAA Plans Average Employee Bonus of 22,500 Shekels Amid Government Scrutiny
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew4 hours ago
Israeli Government Considers Privatizing Secretive Oil Pipeline Company KESAA

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