6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ______________________

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF A FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

May 3, 2017

Commission File Number 001-36761

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Kenon Holdings Ltd.

1 Temasek Avenue #36-01

Millenia Tower

Singapore 039192

(Address of principal executive offices)

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EXHIBIT 99.1 TO THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-201716) OF KENON HOLDINGS LTD. AND IN THE PROSPECTUSES RELATING TO SUCH REGISTRATION STATEMENT.

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated May 3, 2017: Kenon Announces Energuate’s Issuance of $330 Million Senior Notes and Entry into $120 Million Loan

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.

	KENON HOLDINGS LTD.
Date: May 3, 2017	By:	/s/ Yoav Doppelt
	Name:	Yoav Doppelt
	Title:	Chief Executive Office

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

Kenon Announces Energuate’s Issuance of $330 Million Senior Notes and

Entry into $120 Million Loan

Singapore, May 3, 2017. Kenon Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KEN; TASE: KEN) announces that Energuate, the Guatemalan electricity distribution business of IC Power Ltd. (“IC Power”), has issued senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of $330 million. The notes accrue interest at a rate of 5.875% and will be payable semi-annually, with final maturity occurring in May 2027.

In connection with the issuance of notes, Energuate also entered into a Guatemalan-quetzales denominated loan in the amount of approximately $120 million. The loan accrues interest at the weighted average rate (TASA Activa Promedio Ponderada), as published by the Guatemalan Central Bank, less 6.0% (subject to a floor rate of 7.0%), with final maturity occurring in June 2027.

The proceeds of the notes and loan were used to repay in full certain Energuate indebtedness (representing approximately $317 million as of December 31, 2016). In addition, the proceeds will be used to repay IC Power’s $120 million ICPDH Credit Agreement (which was entered into in connection with IC Power’s acquisition of Energuate in January 2016).

This press release is not an offer for sale of, or a solicitation to purchase or subscribe for, any securities in the United States. The securities discussed in this press release have not been, and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration thereunder.