SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FILING NO. 2 FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2009
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK OF ISRAEL LIMITED
(Translation of Registrant's name in English)
82 MENAHEM BEGIN ROAD, TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK OF ISRAEL LIMITED
On October 18, 2009, the Industrial Development Bank of Israel Limited
("Registrant"or "Bank") issued an Immediate Report concerning the signing of an
agreement between the Bank and the tax assessing officer regarding the excess
interest refunded to the Bank from the Bank of Israel for the special line of
credit provided to the bank and concerning the offset of past losses of the Bank
against future income of the Bank, if the Bank is sold.
A translation of the Immediate Report issued by the Registrant is included as
Exhibit 1 to this Form 6-K.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report on Form 6-K, including the content of the Immediate Report issued by
the Registrant, contains both historical and forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act"). These forward-looking statements are not
historical facts, but only predictions, and generally can be identified by the
use of statements that include phrases such as "believe," "expect,"
"anticipate," "intend," "plan," "foresee" or other words or phrases of similar
import. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals also
are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on
our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. The
forward-looking statements included in this report on Form 6-K and the content
of the Immediate Report are made only as of the date hereof and we undertake no
obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect new
information, future events or otherwise.
Our actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from
any future results, performance or achievements expressly predicted or implied
by these forward looking statements. The important factors which may cause
actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained herein
and in the 2008 annual financial report include, but are not limited to, the
following: general economic and business conditions; the implementation of the
government's resolution concerning the privatization of the Bank and the
implementation of the compromise and arrangement plan between the Bank and its
shareholders regarding, among other things, the sale of the shares of the Bank,
a plan which was approved by the Bank's shareholders on October 30, 2008 and
November 6, 2008 and by the Tel Aviv District Court on November 24, 2008; the
outcome of the sale process begun on April 6, 2009 in accordance with the above
government's resolution and the above plan; the government's resolutions
regarding our future operations; our ability to collect on existing loans;
operating costs for our remaining business activities; and the ability to retain
employees for our remaining business activities.. Although we believe that the
assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are
reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can
be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.
In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking
statements included herein and in the 2008 annual financial report, the
inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us
or any other person that our objectives and expectations will be achieved.
Potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors
carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In light of these
risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events might or might
not occur. We cannot assure you that projected results or events will be
achieved.
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.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK
OF ISRAEL LIMITED
Date: October 20, 2009
By: /s/ Uri Galili
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Uri Galili
General Manager
By: /s/ Natan Atlas
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Natan Atlas
Corporate Secretary