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Partner Communications Reports 17% Net Profit Growth Despite Revenue Decline

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By שירי חביב ולדהורן

First reported by Calcalist · Aug 26, 2026

What happened

Partner Communications reported a 17% rise in net profit to 84 million shekels in Q2 despite a 1.5% revenue drop to 790 million shekels. Subscriber numbers increased across cellular, internet, and TV services. The company seeks court approval for a 500 million shekel special dividend, facing opposition from bondholders.

  • 01Partner’s Q2 net profit rose 16.7% to 84 million shekels despite a 1.5% revenue decline.
  • 02Operating profit increased 17.5% to 121 million shekels; adjusted EBITDA grew 3.6% to 314 million shekels.
  • 03Cellular subscribers exceeded 2.7 million, with over one million 5G users for the first time.
  • 04Internet subscribers reached 500,000; TV subscribers grew to 212,000 in Q2.
  • 05Partner requested court approval for a 500 million shekel special dividend funded by new debt, opposed by bondholders.
  • 06The court will decide on the dividend; controlling shareholder Ampisa would receive about 106 million shekels if approved.

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OrganizationsPartner Communications Group, Pelephone, Ampisa
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Partner Communications Reports 17% Net Profit Growth Despite Revenue Decline
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Partner Communications Reports 17% Net Profit Growth in Q2 Driven by Cellular and TV Services

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