Elbit Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

Elbit Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

Improvement in key year-over-year business parameters:

Backlog of orders at $7.6 billion;

Revenues of $3.38 billion;

Non-GAAP net income of $273.9 million;

GAAP net income of $239.1 million;

Non-GAAP net EPS of $6.41;

GAAP net EPS of $5.59

HAIFA, Israel, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT), the international high technology company, reported today its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017.

In this release, the Company is providing US-GAAP results as well as additional non-GAAP financial data, which are intended to provide investors a more comprehensive understanding of the Company's business results and trends. For a description of the Company's non-GAAP definitions see page 5 below, "Non-GAAP financial data". Unless otherwise stated, all financial data presented is US-GAAP financial data.

Management Comment:

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented: "From both a financial and a strategic perspective, 2017 was another good year for Elbit Systems. Moreover, we ended the year on a high note, surpassing one billion dollars of revenue in a quarter for the first time in our history. The business environment in which we operate is robust. We are seeing a number of defense budgets globally on the rise, with the areas in which we focus receiving increased priority. Our business is geographically diverse, divided fairly evenly among North America, Europe, Israel and Asia-Pacific, providing an additional element of stability to our business."

Mr. Machlis added, "We are particularly pleased with the continued increase in our backlog, whose year-end level is up 11% versus last year, and which contains a higher portion of longer-term projects than in recent years. The continued backlog growth we have witnessed over the past few quarters translated into fourth quarter revenue growth of 6% year-over-year. All this has enhanced Elbit Systems' position as a leading global provider of technologically advanced defense and homeland security solutions."

Fourth quarter 2017 results:

Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2017 were $1,009.6 million, as compared to $953.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Non-GAAP((*)) gross profit amounted to $288.7 million (28.6% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $288.5 million (30.3% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016. GAAP gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2017 was $283.5 million (28.1% of revenues), as compared to $280.8 million (29.4% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016. The decline in the gross profit rate was mainly as a result of the mix of programs sold in the quarter.

Research and development expenses, net, were $72.5 million (7.2% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $67.0 million (7.0% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Marketing and selling expenses, net, were $81.2 million (8.0% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $88.8 million (9.3% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016.

General and administrative expenses, net, were $26.2 million (2.6% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $37.6 million (3.9% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016. The significant decrease in general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2017 resulted mainly from revaluation of liabilities related to assets and activities acquired in prior years.

Non-GAAP((*)) operating income was $110.5 million (10.9% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $97.3 million (10.2% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016. GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of 2017 was $103.6 million (10.3% of revenues), as compared to $87.5 million (9.2% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Financial expenses, net, were $9.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Taxes on income were $25.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $9.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Taxes in the fourth quarter of 2017 included a $10.9 million adjustment to deferred tax assets as a result of the tax reform in the U.S. Taxes in the fourth quarter of 2016 were somewhat lower than typical, mainly due to settlements of tax audits for prior years.

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships was $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to a net loss of $0.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Non-GAAP((*)) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2017 was $86.1 million (8.5% of revenues), as compared to $77.7 million (8.2% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016. GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2017 was $69.4 million (6.9% of revenues), as compared to $67.1 million (7.0% of revenues) in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Non GAAP((*)) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders were $2.01 for the fourth quarter of 2017, as compared to $1.82 for the fourth quarter of 2016. GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2017 were $1.62, as compared to $1.57 in the fourth quarter of 2016.

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* see page 5

Full year 2017 results:

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $3,377.8 million, as compared to $3,260.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2016.

For distribution of revenues by areas of operation and by geographic regions see tables on page 14.

The leading contributors to our revenues were the airborne systems and C4ISR systems areas of operation. The decrease in revenues in the C4ISR area of operation was primarily due to a decline in sales of command and control systems and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Latin America. Revenues from land systems increased primarily due to an increase in sales of land electronic warfare systems and armored vehicle systems in Europe. Revenues in electro-optic systems increased mainly due to an increase in sales of reconnaissance systems and night vision systems in Asia-Pacific and directional infra-red countermeasure (DIRCM) systems in the other geographic regions.

On a geographic basis, the increase in Europe was mainly a result of higher sales of armored vehicle systems and radio systems. The decrease in Asia-Pacific was mainly a result of lower sales of tank fire control systems and UAS. The decrease in Latin America was mainly a result of decreased sales of command and control systems. The increase in the "Other" geographical region was mainly due to an increase in sales of UAS and DIRCM systems.

Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $2,379.9 million (70.5% of revenues), as compared to $2,300.6 million (70.6% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016.

Non-GAAP((*)) gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1,020.1 million (30.2% of revenues), as compared to $990.8 million (30.4% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016. GAAP gross profit in 2017 was $997.9 million (29.5% of revenues), as compared to $959.6 million (29.4% of revenues) in 2016.

Research and development expenses, net, for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $265.1 million (7.8% of revenues), as compared to $255.8 million (7.8% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016.

Marketing and selling expenses, net, for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $280.2 million (8.3% of revenues), as compared to $271.0 million (8.3% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016.

General and administrative expenses, net, for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $133.3 million (3.9% of revenues), as compared to $151.4 million (4.6% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016. The significant decrease in general and administrative expenses in 2017 was mainly a result of revaluation of liabilities related to assets and activities acquired in prior years, net of an increase in wages and benefits as a result of the changes in the NIS-U.S. dollar exchange rate .

Other operating income, net, for the year ended December 31, 2016 amounted to $17.6 million. This was the result of net gains related to valuation of shares in two of our Israeli subsidiaries in the energy and automotive areas, due to third party investments.

Non-GAAP((*)) operating income for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $347.9 million (10.3% of revenues), as compared to $322.6 million (9.9% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016. GAAP operating income in 2017 was $319.3 million (9.5% of revenues), as compared to $299.0 million (9.2% of revenues) in 2016.

The main reasons for the improvement in the operating income in 2017 were the increase in the gross profit as compared to 2016 and the decrease in 2017 in general and administrative expenses as a result of the revaluation of liabilities related to assets and activities acquired in prior years.

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* see page 5

Other income, net, for the year ended December 31, 2016 amounted to $4.0 million. This was due to a capital gain related to the sale of real estate acquired in prior years.

Financial expenses, net, for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $34.5 million, as compared to $23.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. Financial expenses in 2017 were relatively high, mainly due to losses from exchange rate differences. The 2016 financial expenses were lower due to gains from various currencies exchange rates.

Taxes on income for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $55.6 million (effective tax rate of 19.5%), as compared to $45.6 million (effective tax rate of 16.3%) in the year ended December 31, 2016. The effective tax rate was affected by the mix of the tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which the Company's entities generate taxable income. Taxes on income in 2017 included a $10.9 million adjustment to deferred tax assets as a result of the tax reform in the U.S.

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $11.4 million (0.3% of revenues), as compared to $5.2 million (0.2% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase in 2017 was a result of higher revenues and better profitability in some of our affiliated companies.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $1.5 million, as compared to $1.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2016.

Non-GAAP((*)) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $273.9 million (8.1% of revenues), as compared to $254.2 million (7.8% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016. GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the year ended December 31, 2017 was $239.1 million (7.1% of revenues), as compared to $236.9 million (7.3% of revenues) in the year ended December 31, 2016.

Non-GAAP((*)) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $6.41, as compared to $5.95 for the year ended December 31, 2016. GAAP diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders in the year ended December 31, 2017 were $5.59, as compared to $5.54 in the year ended December 31, 2016.

Backlog of orders for the year ended December 31, 2017 totaled $7,647 million, as compared to $6,909 million as of December 31, 2016. Approximately 73% of the current backlog is attributable to orders from outside Israel. Approximately 65% of the current backlog is scheduled to be performed during 2018 and 2019.

Operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $100.9 million, as compared to $208.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. The lower level of operating cash flow in 2017 was mainly a result of lower collection of receipts from customers.

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* see page 5

Accounting policies update:

ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (ASC 606), is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The Company adopted ASC 606 on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method.

The adoption of the new standard will primarily impact the Company's contracts where revenue was recognized using the percentage-of-completion units-of-delivery method, with the possible resulting impact being revenue that may be recognized earlier in the performance period when costs are incurred, as opposed to when units are delivered. This change may also impact the Company's balance sheet presentation with a possible decrease in inventories, an increase in contract assets (i.e., unbilled receivables) and a net increase to retained earnings to primarily reflect the impact of converting units-of-delivery contracts to the cost-to-cost method for recognizing revenue and profits.

The cumulative main effects of the transition to ASC 606 resulted in an adjustment on January 1, 2018, of a $1.7 million increase in retained earnings, a decrease in inventories of approximately $82 million, an increase in contract assets (unbilled receivables) of approximately $80 million and a net decrease in customer advances and other contract liabilities and deferred tax assets in the aggregate amount of approximately $3 million.

IMI Transaction:

During 2017 and the beginning of 2018, the Company participated as a potential purchaser in the tender process administered by the Israeli government for the sale of of IMI Systems (formerly Israel Military Industries Ltd.) On March 11, 2018, the Israel Treasury Ministry announced the approval of its Committee for the Sale of State Shares to sell IMI Systems to the Company. Further to the Company's response to press reports on February 14, 2018, the Company is continuing the discussions with the Israeli Government regarding the conditions to complete the transaction.

* Non-GAAP financial data:

The following non-GAAP financial data is presented to enable investors to have additional information on the Company's business performance as well as a further basis for periodical comparisons and trends relating to the Company's financial results. The Company believes such data provides useful information to investors by facilitating more meaningful comparisons of the Company's financial results over time. Such non-GAAP information is used by the Company's management to make strategic decisions, forecast future results and evaluate the Company's current performance. However, investors are cautioned that, unlike financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, non-GAAP measures may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other companies.

The non-GAAP financial data includes reconciliation adjustments regarding non-GAAP gross profit, operating income, net income and diluted EPS. In arriving at non-GAAP presentations, companies generally factor out items such as those that have a non-recurring impact on the income statements, various non-cash items, significant effects of retroactive tax legislation and changes in accounting guidance and other items which, in management's judgment, are items that are considered to be outside of the review of core operating results.

In the Company's non-GAAP presentation, the Company made certain adjustments, as indicated in the table below.

These non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. The Company believes that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and that these measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. Investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacements for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

                                                                  Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited) Supplemental Financial Data:
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                                                                                           (US Dollars in millions)



                                                      Three Months ended                                         Year ended

                                               December 31,                                                              December 31,
                                            ------------                                                            ------------

                                                   2017                      2016                              2017                      2016
                                                   ----                      ----                              ----                      ----


    GAAP gross profit                                      $283.5                                             $280.8                             $997.9  $959.6

    Adjustments:
    ------------

    Amortization of
     purchased intangible
     assets                                         5.2                                   7.7                                   22.2                31.2
                                                    ---                                   ---                                   ----                ----

    Non-GAAP  gross profit                                 $288.7                                             $288.5                          $1,020.10  $990.8
                                                           ======                                             ======                          =========  ======

    Percent of revenues                           28.6%                                30.3%                                 30.2%              30.4%


    GAAP operating income                                  $103.6                                              $87.5                             $319.3    $299

    Adjustments:
    ------------

    Amortization of
     purchased intangible
     assets                                         6.9                                   9.8                                   28.6                41.2

    Gain from changes in
     holdings, net                                    -                                    -                                     -             (17.6)
                                                    ---                                  ---                                   ---              -----

    Non-GAAP operating
     income                                                $110.5                                              $97.3                             $347.9  $322.6
                                                           ======                                              =====                             ======  ======

    Percent of revenues                           10.9%                                10.2%                                 10.3%               9.9%



    GAAP net income
     attributable to Elbit
     Systems' shareholders                                  $69.4                                              $67.1                             $239.1  $236.9

    Adjustments:
    ------------

    Amortization of
     purchased  intangible
     assets                                         6.9                                   9.8                                   28.6                41.2

    Capital gain                                      -                                    -                                     -              (3.9)

    Impairment of
     investments                                      -                                  2.5                                      -                2.5

    Gain from changes in
     holdings, net                                    -                                    -                                     -             (16.4)

    Tax effect and other
     tax items, net*                                9.8                                 (1.7)                                   6.2               (6.1)
                                                    ---                                  ----                                    ---                ----

    Non-GAAP  net income
     attributable to Elbit
     Systems' shareholders                                  $86.1                                              $77.7                             $273.9  $254.2
                                                            =====                                              =====                             ======  ======

    Percent of revenues                            8.5%                                 8.2%                                  8.1%               7.8%



    GAAP diluted net EPS                                    $1.62                                              $1.57                              $5.59   $5.54

    Adjustments, net                               0.39                                  0.25                                   0.82                0.41
                                                   ----                                  ----                                   ----                ----

    Non-GAAP diluted net
     EPS                                                    $2.01                                              $1.82                              $6.41   $5.95
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    * Tax effect in 2017 includes $10.9 million related to the tax reform in the U.S.

Recent Events:

On March 14, 2018, the Company announced that it was awarded a $65 million contract by an Asian-Pacific country to provide a comprehensive Search and Rescue solution. The project will be performed over a three-year period.

On February 14, 2018, the Company announced that further to reports in the press, the discussions with the Israeli Government in regard to the acquisition of IMI Systems are ongoing. If and when the conditions are fulfilled for completing the transaction, the Company will make an announcement as required by law.

On January 25, 2018, the Company announced that its subsidiary, Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd., was awarded a $150 million contract by the Australian Department of Defence's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group to provide Through Life Support services to the Australian Defence Force for the Battle Management System Command and Control. The contract is for a five-year base period. Optional extensions of up to seven years may be exercised in the future.

On January 18, 2018, the Company announced that it was awarded an approximately $85 million contract from a European country to supply a range of advanced ground-based electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems. The contract will be performed over a four-year period.

On January 4, 2018, the Company announced that Midroog Ltd., an Israeli rating agency ("Midroog"), reaffirmed Midroog's "Aa1" rating (on a local scale), with a stable outlook, of the Series "A" Notes issued by the Company in 2010 and in 2012.

On December 20, 2017, the Company announced that its subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America LLC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary M7 Aerospace LP, was awarded a contract from DynCorp International Inc. to provide Life Cycle Contractor Support for the U.S. Army's C-26 and UC-35 aircraft fleet. The award is for a one-year base period of up to $25 million and additional five single year option periods. If all options are exercised, the total contract value will be up to $176 million.

On December 19, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded a follow-on $46 million contract to supply additional J-Music(TM) DIRCM self-protection systems to NATO, for its Airbus A330 Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet Program. The contract will be performed over a four-year period.

On December 6, 2017, the Company announced that it was selected by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to provide and operate flight simulators for the upgraded C-130H and C-130J transport aircraft of the Israeli Air Force. The contract value is in an amount of $74 million for a thirteen-year period, which includes a set up phase of approximately three years and a ten-year operating period.

Dividend:

The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.44 per share for the fourth quarter of 2017. The dividend's record date is April 9, 2018. The dividend will be paid from income generated as Preferred Income (as defined under Israeli tax laws), on April 23, 2018, net of taxes, at the rate of 20%.

Conference Call:

The Company will be hosting a conference call today, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. On the call, management will review and discuss the results and will be available to answer questions.

To participate, please call one of the teleconferencing numbers that follow. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

US Dial-in Number: +1-888-668-9141

Canada Dial-in Number: +1-866-485-2399

UK Dial-in Number: +0-800-917-5108

ISRAEL Dial-in Number: +03-918-0609

INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0609

at: 10:00 am Eastern Time; 7:00 am Pacific Time; 2:00 pm UK Time; 4:00 pm Israel Time

This call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems' web-site at http://www.elbitsystems.com . An online replay will be available from 24 hours after the call ends.

Alternatively, for two days following the call, investors will be able to dial a replay number to listen to the call. The dial-in numbers are:

+1-888-326-9310 (US and Canada) or +972-3-925-5904 (Israel and International).

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, electronic warfare suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.

For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems.com or follow us on Twitter.

Attachments:

Consolidated balance sheets

Consolidated statements of income

Consolidated statements of cash flow

Consolidated revenue distribution by areas of operation and by geographical regions

This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1943, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service, or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

(FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW)

                                ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

                            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            ---------------------------

                           (In thousands of US Dollars)

                                        As of December 31,

                                  2017                        2016
                                  ----                        ----

                                            Audited

    Assets
    ------

    Current assets:

    Cash and cash
     equivalents                           $156,074                    $222,810

    Short-term bank
     deposits                    3,126                         8,882

    Available-for-
     sale marketable
     securities                 13,371                        13,370

    Trade and
     unbilled
     receivables,
     net                     1,406,563                     1,232,591

    Other
     receivables and
     prepaid
     expenses                  128,946                       102,979

    Inventories, net
     of customers
     advances                  902,954                       840,266

    Total current
     assets                  2,611,034                     2,420,898
                             ---------                     ---------


    Investments in
     affiliated
     companies,
     partnerships
     and other
     companies                 172,338                       180,962

    Long-term trade
     and unbilled
     receivables               295,396                       189,688

    Long-term bank
     deposits and
     other
     receivables                38,082                        15,917

    Deferred income
     taxes, net                 51,358                        79,639

    Severance pay
     fund                      298,590                       264,253

                               855,764                       730,459
                               -------                       -------


    Property, plant
     and equipment,
     net                       495,716                       474,109
                               -------                       -------

    Goodwill and
     other
     intangible
     assets, net               752,403                       726,398
                               -------                       -------

    Total assets                         $4,714,917                  $4,351,864
                                         ==========                  ==========


    Liabilities and Equity
    ----------------------

    Short-term bank
     credit and
     loans                                 $133,750                      $5,027

    Current
     maturities of
     long-term
     loans and
     Series A Notes             67,556                       228,956

    Trade payables             633,689                       514,106

    Other payables
     and accrued
     expenses                  835,394                       828,716

    Customer
     advances in
     excess of costs
      incurred on
      contracts in
     progress                  418,560                       347,393

                             2,088,949                     1,924,198
                             ---------                     ---------


    Long-term
     loans, net of
     current
     maturities                119,514                           475

    Series A Notes,
     net of current
     maturities                124,865                       171,066

    Employee benefit
     liabilities               413,117                       376,115

    Deferred income
     taxes and tax
     liabilities,
     net                        68,159                        60,098

    Customer
     advances in
     excess of costs
     incurred on
     contracts in
     progress                  133,649                       174,529

    Other long-term
     liabilities                48,692                        78,142

                               907,996                       860,425
                               -------                       -------


    Elbit Systems
     Ltd.'s equity           1,708,310                     1,559,840

    Non-controlling
     interests                   9,662                         7,401

    Total equity             1,717,972                     1,567,241
                             ---------                     ---------

    Total
     liabilities and
     equity                              $4,714,917                  $4,351,864
                                         ==========                  ==========

                                                                                       ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

                                                                                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                                                                ---------------------------------

                                                              (In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share amounts)





                                                            Year Ended                                     Three Months Ended

                                                           December 31,                                       December 31,

                                                 2017                                 2016                        2017               2016
                                                 ----                                 ----                        ----               ----

                                                             Audited                                           Unaudited

    Revenues                                             $3,377,825                                          $3,260,219                   $1,009,604  $953,722

    Cost of revenues                        2,379,905                              2,300,636                                 726,143          672,888


    Gross profit                              997,920                                959,583                                 283,461          280,834
                                              -------                                -------                                 -------          -------


    Operating expenses:
    -------------------

    Research and
     development, net                         265,060                                255,792                                  72,462           66,978

    Marketing and
     selling, net                             280,246                                271,037                                  81,244           88,786

    General and
     administrative, net                      133,314                                151,353                                  26,157           37,599

    Other operating
     income, net                                    -                              (17,575)                                      -               -
                                                  ---                               -------

    Total operating
     expenses                                 678,620                                660,607                                 179,863          193,363
                                              -------                                -------                                 -------          -------


    Operating income                          319,300                                298,976                                 103,598           87,471
                                              -------                                -------                                 -------           ------


    Financial expenses,
     net                                     (34,502)                              (23,742)                                (9,693)         (9,246)

    Other income, net                              48                                  3,967                                      11               25

    Income before income
     taxes                                    284,846                                279,201                                  93,916           78,250
                                              -------                                -------                                  ------           ------

    Taxes on income                          (55,585)                              (45,617)                               (25,434)         (9,805)
                                              -------                                -------                                 -------           ------

                                              229,261                                233,584                                  68,482           68,445

    Equity in net
     earnings (losses)
     of affiliated
     companies and
     partnerships                              11,361                                  5,224                                   1,443            (631)
                                               ------                                  -----                                   -----             ----

       Net income                                          $240,622                                            $238,808                      $69,925   $67,814


    Less: net income
     attributable to
     non-controlling
     interests                                (1,513)                               (1,899)                                  (517)           (702)


    Net income
     attributable to
     Elbit Systems
     Ltd.'s shareholders                                   $239,109                                            $236,909                      $69,408   $67,112
                                                           ========                                            ========                      =======   =======




    Earnings per share attributable to Elbit Systems Ltd.'s shareholders:
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------

    Basic net earnings
     per share                                                $5.59                                               $5.54                        $1.62     $1.57
                                                              =====                                               =====                        =====     =====

    Diluted net earnings
     per share                                                $5.59                                               $5.54                        $1.62     $1.57
                                                              =====                                               =====                        =====     =====


    Weighted average number of shares used
     in computation of
    --------------------------------------

    Basic earnings per
     share (in
     thousands)                                42,750                                 42,742                                  42,751           42,746
                                               ======                                 ======                                  ======           ======

    Diluted earnings per
     share (in
     thousands)                                42,753                                 42,752                                  42,753           42,755
                                               ======                                 ======                                  ======           ======



                                          ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

                                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

                                     (In thousands of US Dollars)
                                      ---------------------------



                                                  Year Ended December 31,

                                               2017                           2016
                                               ----                           ----

                                                          Audited

    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
     ACTIVITIES

    Net income                                         $240,622                      $238,808

    Adjustments to reconcile net
     income to net cash provided
     by operating activities:

    Depreciation
     and
     amortization                           114,017                          122,888

    Write-off
     impairment
     on
     marketable
     securities                                   -                              86

    Stock-based
     compensation                                13                               70

    Amortization
     of Series A
     Notes
     discount
     (premium)
     and related
     issuance
     costs, net                                (92)                            (92)

    Deferred
     income taxes
     and reserve,
     net                                     28,774                            2,683

    Gain on sale
     of property,
     plant and
     equipment                              (2,440)                         (3,347)

    Loss (gain)
     on sale of
     investment
     and
     deconsolidation
     of
     subsidiary                               1,358                         (16,734)

    Equity in net
     gain of
     affiliated
     companies
     and
     partnerships,
     net of
     dividend
     received(*)                            (1,987)                         (1,728)

    Changes in operating assets
     and liabilities, net of
     amounts acquired:

    Increase in
     short and
     long-term
     trade
     receivables
     and prepaid
     expenses                             (315,236)                       (297,439)

    Increase in
     inventories,
     net                                   (59,699)                         (8,040)

    Increase in
     trade
     payables and
     other
     payables and
     accrued
     expenses                                63,273                          253,413

    Severance,
     pension and
     termination
     indemnities,
     net                                      2,003                              315

    Increase
     (decrease)
     in advances
     received
     from
     customers                               30,287                         (82,881)

    Net cash
     provided by
     operating
     activities                             100,893                          208,002
                                            -------                          -------

    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
     ACTIVITIES

    Purchase of
     property,
     plant and
     equipment
     and other
     assets                               (107,880)                       (124,221)

    Acquisition
     of
     subsidiaries
     and business
     operations                            (25,440)                               -

    Investments
     in
     affiliated
     companies
     and other
     companies                              (4,964)                        (19,277)

     Deconsolidation
     of
     subsidiary                                   -                         (1,538)

    Proceeds from
     sale of
     property,
     plant and
     equipment                                6,270                           15,745

    Proceeds from
     sale of
     investments                             12,067                                -

    Investment in
     long-term
     deposits                               (1,396)                           (417)

    Proceeds from
     sale of
     long-term
     deposits                                   176                              894

    Investment in
     short-term
     deposits and
     available-
     for-sale
     marketable
     securities                            (40,893)                        (25,622)

    Proceeds from
     sale of
     short-term
     deposits and
     available-
     for-sale
     marketable
     securities                              46,491                           36,619

    Net cash used
     in investing
     activities                           (115,569)                       (117,817)
                                           --------                         --------

    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
     ACTIVITIES

    Proceeds from
     exercise of
     options                                    119                              505

    Repayment of
     long-term
     loans                                (167,425)                        (48,250)

    Proceeds from
     long-term
     loans                                  118,623                                -

    Repayment of
     Series A
     Notes                                 (55,532)                        (55,532)

    Dividends
     paid                                  (75,300)                        (68,447)

    Change in
     short-term
     bank credit
     and loans,
     net                                    127,455                            5,027

    Net cash used
     in financing
     activities                            (52,060)                       (166,697)
                                            -------                         --------

    NET INCREASE
     IN CASH AND
     CASH
     EQUIVALENTS                           (66,736)                        (76,512)

    CASH AND CASH
     EQUIVALENTS
     AT THE
     BEGINNING OF
     THE YEAR                                          $222,810                      $299,322

    CASH AND CASH
     EQUIVALENTS
     AT THE END
     OF THE YEAR                                       $156,074                      $222,810
                                                       ========                      ========


    * Dividend
     received
     from
     affiliated
     companies
     and
     partnerships                                        $9,374                        $3,496
                                                         ======                        ======






                                                                                                       ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

                                                                                                    DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES





                                                                              Consolidated Revenues by Areas of Operation:
                                                                              --------------------------------------------



                                          Year Ended                                                    Three Months Ended

                                         December 31,                                                      December 31,
                                         ------------                                                      ------------

                                          2017                         2016                                      2017                    2016
                                          ----                         ----                                      ----                    ----

                    $ millions            %                 $ millions           %                            $ millions     %          $ millions     %
                    ----------            ---               ----------           ---                          ----------     ---        ----------     ---

    Airborne
     systems                   $1,272.10                   37.7                                  $1,242.30                   38.1                     $374.9  37.1       $342.3 35.9

    C4ISR systems     1,144.80                        33.9                1,220.90                               37.4             330.6                  32.8 329.6 34.6

    Land systems         503.9                        14.9                     408                               12.5             166.7                  16.5   150 15.7

    Electro-optic
     systems             341.2                        10.1                     276                                8.5              88.8                   8.8  94.8  9.9

    Other (mainly
     non-defense
     engineering
     and production
     services)           115.8                         3.4                     113                                3.5              48.6                   4.8    37  3.9
                         -----                                                ---                                ---              ----                   ---   ---  ---

    Total                      $3,377.80                    100                                  $3,260.20                    100                  $1,009.60   100       $953.7  100
                               =========                    ===                                  =========                    ===                  =========   ===       ======  ===

    Consolidated Revenues by Geographical Regions:
    ----------------------------------------------

                                                          Year Ended                                                 Three Months Ended

                                                         December 31,                                                   December 31,

                                                       2017                           2016                         2017                             2016

                                 $ millions                %                 $ millions              %                $ millions             %           $ millions           %
                                 ----------               ---             ----------             ---            ----------               ---       ----------            ---

    Israel                                      $741.9                    22.0                           $709.5                        21.8                           $232.5      23.0         $202.8  21.3

    North
     America                          827.6                         24.5                   825.7                    25.3                     236.2                       23.4     229.7   24.1

    Europe                            764.0                         22.6                   640.8                    19.7                     235.5                       23.3     218.4   22.9

    Asia-
     Pacific                          670.5                         19.8                   801.6                    24.6                     160.0                       15.9     206.5   21.6

    Latin
     America                          193.4                          5.7                   212.8                     6.5                      44.1                        4.4      61.4    6.4

    Other
     countries                        180.4                          5.4                    69.8                     2.1                     101.3                       10.0      34.9    3.7
                                      -----                          ---                                            ---                                                         ----    ---

    Total                                     $3,377.8                   100.0                         $3,260.2                       100.0                         $1,009.6     100.0         $953.7 100.0
                                              ========                   =====                         ========                       =====                         ========     =====         ====== =====

Company Contact:
Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO
Tel: +972-772946663
j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com

David Vaaknin, VP, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: +972-772946691
david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com
Elbit Systems Ltd.

IR Contact:
Ehud Helft
Kenny Green
GK Investor Relations
Tel: +1-646-201-9246
elbitsystems@gkir.com

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