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Ormat Technologies, Inc. 2006 Annual Report (10-K) Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Ormat Technologies, Inc.
Reporting Period: Fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
Business Model: Vertically integrated geothermal and recovered energy power company. Operations are divided into two segments: Electricity (design, build, own, and operate power plants) and Products (design, manufacture, and sell power generation equipment and provide EPC services).
Geographic Footprint: Operations in the United States (California, Nevada, Hawaii, North/South Dakota) and internationally (Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, Philippines).

Key Financial Metrics (Year Ended Dec 31, 2006)

Note: Total debt includes $140.2 million in notes payable to the Parent company (Ormat Industries Ltd.).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 13.0% to $268.9 million. The Electricity Segment grew 10.2% to $195.5 million, driven by the consolidation of the Zunil project (Guatemala) and increased U.S. generation capacity. The Products Segment grew 21.2% to $73.5 million, primarily due to increased sales of recovered energy generation products.
• Profitability Surge: Net income increased 127.0% to $34.4 million. This was significantly aided by the absence of a $16.6 million one-time prepayment charge incurred in 2005 related to the early repayment of a Beal Bank loan. Excluding this non-recurring item, underlying profitability also improved due to higher gross margins and reduced interest expense.
• Cost of Revenues: Increased 18.0% to $175.6 million. The Electricity Segment cost of revenues rose 20.0%, attributed to well repair costs at the Puna project, increased depreciation/royalties from new capacity, and higher insurance premiums.
• Capital Structure: The company raised significant capital through equity, including a follow-on public offering ($135.1 million net proceeds) and a block trade ($92.4 million net proceeds). This strengthened the balance sheet, increasing stockholders' equity by over $250 million.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook and Guidance:

• Management expects 2007 electricity revenues to be approximately $220 million from wholly owned projects and $18.0 million from equity method investees.
• Plans to add 227 to 251 MW of generating capacity in the U.S. by the end of 2009.
• Key projects expected to reach commercial operation in 2007 include Desert Peak 2 (12 MW), Amatitlan (20 MW), and Galena 2 (10 MW).

Management Commentary:

• Emphasis on organic growth through new construction and enhancements to existing projects.
• Continued focus on recovered energy (waste heat) as a significant market opportunity.
• Successful resolution of operational issues at the Puna project, restoring output to design capacity in Q1 2007.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Operational Risks: Geothermal resource cooling, equipment failures (e.g., turbine failures at Steamboat 2/3), and well field issues (e.g., Ormesa complex probation for capacity factor).
• Regulatory & Legal: Dispute with Southern California Edison regarding pricing for GEM 2 and GEM 3 plants at Ormesa (approx. $2.5 million at risk); unresolved SEC staff comment regarding the accounting treatment of the Puna lease transaction.
• Foreign Risks: Political instability, currency fluctuations, and privatization of utilities in Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, and the Philippines. The Leyte project (Philippines) will be transferred to the utility in September 2007 for no consideration, reducing foreign capacity by 49 MW.
• Debt Covenants: The subsidiary Ormat Funding Corp. (OFC) did not meet debt service coverage ratios in 2006, restricting dividend payments until compliance is restored.

Investor Verification Checklist

• SEC Comment Resolution: Verify the status of the unresolved SEC staff comment regarding the Puna project lease accounting treatment.
• Ormesa Dispute: Monitor the outcome of negotiations with Southern California Edison regarding the $2.5 million pricing dispute for the Ormesa GEM 2 and GEM 3 plants.
• Debt Covenant Compliance: Confirm that the OFC subsidiary has met the required debt service coverage ratio to lift dividend restrictions.
• Project Timelines: Track the commercial operation dates for key 2007 projects (Desert Peak 2, Amatitlan, Galena 2) to ensure revenue targets are met.
• Leyte Transfer: Confirm the execution of the transfer of the Leyte project to the Philippine utility in September 2007 and assess the impact on future foreign revenue streams.
• Parent Company Exposure: Review the terms of the $140.2 million debt owed to the Parent company (Ormat Industries), which is payable on demand after November 30, 2007.