ELLO Ellomay Capital Ltd

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2023

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Ellomay Capital Ltd. (the “Company”) hereby announces that on August 24, 2023, it published a press release containing the financial results of Dorad Energy Ltd. (“Dorad”) as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and additional disclosure relating to Dorad (the “Press Release”).

In addition, based on the undertakings included in the Deet of Trust executed by the Company in connection with its Series E Secured Debentures, the Company published on August 25, 2023, through the filing system of the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, information concerning Ellomay Luzon Energy Infrastructures Ltd. (formerly U. Dori Energy Infrastructure Ltd.) (“Ellomay Luzon Energy”) based on Israeli securities regulation (the “Ellomay Luzon Energy Information”) and financial statements of Ellomay Luzon Energy as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (in Hebrew) that were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (the “Ellomay Luzon Energy FS”).

The Press Release, the Ellomay Luzon Energy Information and an English summary of the Ellomay Luzon Energy FS are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3, respectively.

This report 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 or Dorad’s management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this report regarding the Company’s or Dorad’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 or Dorad may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this report. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements including 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 inflation and interest rates, seasonality, failure to obtain financing for the expansion of Dorad and other risks applicable to projects under development and construction. These and other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s and Dorad’s business are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with the 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.

Exhibit Index

This Report on Form 6-K of Ellomay Capital Ltd. includes of the following documents, which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein:

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Ellomay Capital Ltd. By: /s/ Ran Fridrich Ran Fridrich Chief Executive Officer and Director

Dated: August 25, 2023

Ellomay Capital Reports Publication of Financial Statements of Dorad Energy Ltd. for the Three and

Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2023

Tel-Aviv, Israel, August 24, 2023 – 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 the US, today reported the publication in Israel of financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 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 24, 2023, 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, 2023 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

 

 

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 and from October to 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, 2023, which include 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, and changes in the season and TAOZ tariff calculations that became effective on January 1, 2023, the results included herein may not be indicative of second quarter results in the future or comparable to second quarter results in the past.

A translation of the financial results for Dorad as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and as of and for each of the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 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, Israel and the US.

 

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

 

 

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 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 inflation and interest rates, seasonality, failure to obtain financing for the expansion of Dorad 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.

Kalia Rubenbach (Weintraub)

CFO

Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111

Email: hilai@ellomay.com

Dorad Energy Ltd.

Dorad Energy Ltd.

Dorad Energy Ltd.

Dorad Energy Ltd.

Dorad Energy Ltd.

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Other than information relating to Ellomay Luzon Infrastructures Ltd. (formerly U. Dori Energy Infrastructures Ltd. (“Ellomay Luzon Energy”)), the disclosures contained herein concerning Dorad Energy Ltd. (“Dorad”) and the power plant owned by Dorad (the “Dorad Power Plant”) are based on information received from Dorad. Unless the context in which such terms are used would require a different meaning, all references to “Ellomay,” “us,” “we,” “our” or the “Company” refer to Ellomay Capital Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

All reference herein to the “2022 Annual Disclosure” are to the immediate report provided to the holders of Company’s Series E Secured Debenture, submitted to the Israel Securities Authority on March 29, 2023 (filing number 2023-02-034863). Unless otherwise noted, defined terms used herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the 2022 Annual Disclosure.

See Section 1.1 under the heading “Investment and Acquisition of Shares in Dori Energy” for disclosure concerning changes implemented in January 2023 to the shareholders’ loans provided to Ellomay Luzon Energy.

With reference to Section 1.11.3 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure in connection with Dorad’s agreement with Alon Energy Centers LP (“Alon Gat”) - On January 8, 2023, Alon Gat informed Dorad of the termination of the agreement, effective March 31, 2023.

With reference to Section 1.13 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure under the heading “Dorad Credit Rating” - On April 4, 2023, Dorad received an update of its debt rating forecast to ilAA-/Negative. This update did not have an effect on the interest rate of Dorad’s credit facility.

With reference to Section 1.3 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure under the heading “Distribution of Dividends” - In August 2023, Dorad’s board of directors decided to distribute a dividend of NIS 70 million (approximately €17.1 million), which was thereafter distributed to its shareholders (Ellomay Luzon Energy’s share was approximately NIS 14 million).

With reference to Section 1.5.2 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure under the heading “tariffs and Payments” - Effective January 1, 2023 the changes to the clusters of demand hours pursuant to the resolution of the Israeli Electricity Authority from August 2022 entered into force. These changes mainly included an elimination of the “high” cluster and shifts in “peak” hours in some seasons from noon to evening hours and an expansion of the number of months in the summer season to 4 months (June – September instead of July and August). Dorad is examining the financial impact of the decision on its expected results.

On December 26, 2022, the Israeli Electricity Authority published a decision regarding “Annual Update of 2023 Electricity Rates for Customers of the IEC,” which provided for a decrease in the average production component of approximately 0.7% from January 1, 2023 through the end of 2023. On January 26, 2023, the Israeli Electricity Authority published a decision regarding “Annual Update of 2023 Electricity Rates for Customers of the IEC,” which provided for a decrease in the average production component of approximately 1.2% from February 1, 2023 through the end of 2023. On March 27, 2023, the Israeli Electricity Authority published a decision regarding “Ongoing Update to Electricity Rates for Customers of IEC,” which provided for a decrease in the average production component of approximately 1.4% from April 1, 2023, which will remain in effect through the end of 2023.

With reference to Sections 1.5.2 and 1.16 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure under the heading “Consumption Plans and Deviations” - On April 10, 2023, the court decided to reject the request submitted by the Israel Electric Corporation (“IEC”) to send a third-party notice to Dorad in connection with a class action submitted against the IEC claiming that the IEC was negligent in overseeing the private electricity manufacturers thereby damaging the electricity consumers. On June 11, 2023, the IEC submitted an appeal on the court’s decision. Dorad’s position, based on legal advice, is that it cannot at this point estimate the outcome of the appeal.

With reference to Section 1.5.2 of the 2022 Annual Report - In March 2022, the Israeli Electricity Authority published its resolution providing for a market model for private manufacturers and renewable energy on the transmission grid. The purpose of the resolution is to create a uniform set of rules and a possibility for better control of the System Manager over the loads on the network, especially in view of the massive entry of renewable energies into the market. This resolution preserves the ability of manufacturers operating under a different regulation, including Dorad, to continue operating in a format of physical loading (production according to the predicted customer consumption and selling excess electricity to the System Manager), and also allows those manufacturers to decide, every month, at their discretion, to switch to a central loading format that will entitle them to energy payments in accordance with the mechanisms established in the resolution and in parallel to purchase the electricity required by their customers from the System Manager at market price (SMP). This arrangement will become effective commencing January 1, 2024. Dorad is examining the impact of the resolution on its operations and may, at any time, elect to switch to the proposed central loading mechanism in the event it resolves that the change will have a positive impact on its financial results.

With reference to Section 1.6 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure under the heading “Power Plant Malfunctions” - Following Dorad’s delivery of a demand to its maintenance contractor in connection with damaged components of the gas turbine that are not covered by Dorad’s insurance in the amount of approximately $4.6 million, on February 27, 2023, Dorad decided to activate the arbitration mechanism included in its operation and maintenance agreement. On May 1, 2023, a preliminary hearing was held with the agreed arbitrator and meeting dates were scheduled for early 2024.

With reference to Section 1.6 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure under the heading “Potential Expansion of the Dorad Power Plant (“Dorad 2”)” -

 

With reference to Section 1.9 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure under the heading “Municipal Tax Assessment” - During the first quarter of 2023, the objection submitted by Dorad in connection with the municipal tax assessment it received was rejected by the Director of Property Taxes and an appeal was filed with the Appeals Committee for Property Tax Affairs.

With reference to Section 1.16 of the 2022 Annual Disclosure - on June 28, 2023, an arbitration award was issued in connection with the arbitration proceeding described in Section 1.16 as follows:

 

 

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* Represents an amount less than NIS 1 thousand

                                   ELLOMAY LUZON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURES LTD.

*Represents an amount less than NIS 1 thousand

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