PTNR - Earnings call transcript Q1 2021 | Partner Communications Co LTD

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Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Partner Communications First Quarter 2021 Results Conference Call. All participants are present in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] Following management's formal presentation, instructions will be given for the question-and-answer session.

As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. to call like to now would turn over the Mr. I Koch. Gideon ahead. Please go

Gideon Koch

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Operator

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Isaac Benbenisti

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Operator

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Partner Communications (PTNRF) 26 May 212021 Q1 Earnings call transcript