HAIFA, Israel, Aug.15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), (the "Company") the international high technology company, reported today its consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 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. Unless otherwise stated, all financial data presented is GAAP financial data.

Management Comment:

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented: "Our results represent ongoing improvements in revenue, profit and especially backlog, which grew strongly, particularly the longer-term component. Our increased focus on sales and marketing in recent quarters, as well as R&D, is enabling us to take advantage of the growth in the opportunities we see in many of our end markets. Furthermore, the diversified portfolio of technologies and products as well as a worldwide balanced market presence reflected by the breakdown of revenue streams and backlog, provides for the potential of continuing the long-term trend of growth and profitability."

Second quarter 2017 results:

Revenues in the second quarter of 2017 were $818.3 million, as compared to $804.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Non-GAAP (*) gross profit amounted to $248.3 million (30.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $244.0 million (30.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. GAAP gross profit in the second quarter of 2017 was $242.3 million (29.6% of revenues), as compared to $236.1 million (29.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.

Research and development expenses, net were $67.1 million (8.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $67.2 million (8.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.

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Marketing and selling expenses, net were $66.3 million (8.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $60.3 million (7.5% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in marketing and selling expenses in the second quarter of 2017 was mainly related to the mix of countries and types of marketing activities for projects in which we invest our marketing efforts.

General and administrative expenses, net were $33.6 million (4.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $38.7 million (4.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. The decrease in general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2017 resulted from revaluation of liabilities related to assets and activities acquired in prior years.

Non-GAAP(*) operating income was $82.7 million (10.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $80.5 million (10.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2017 was $75.3 million (9.2% of revenues), as compared to $69.9 million (8.7% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.

Financial expenses, net were $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Taxes on income were $10.3 million (effective tax rate of 15.1%) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $14.3 million (effective tax rate of 22.2%) in the second quarter of 2016. The effective tax rate is affected by the mix of the tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which the Company's entities generate taxable income and the decrease of tax rates in Israel.

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships was $4.8 million (0.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $4.4 million (0.5% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Non-GAAP(*) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2017 was $68.8 million (8.4% of revenues), as compared to $62.9 million (7.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016. GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2017 was $62.6 million (7.6% of revenues), as compared to $54.1 million (6.7% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016.

Non-GAAP(*) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders were $1.61 for the second quarter of 2017, as compared to $1.47 for the second quarter of 2016. GAAP diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2017 were $1.46, as compared to $1.27 for the second quarter of 2016.

The Company's backlog of orders for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 totaled $7,329 million, as compared to $6,818 million as of June 30, 2016. Approximately 72% of the current backlog is attributable to orders from outside Israel. Approximately 57% of the current backlog is scheduled to be performed during 2017 and 2018.

Operating cash flow provided in the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $2.7 million, as compared to $14.2 million used in the six months ended June 30, 2016.

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Accounting policies update:

ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (ASC 606), will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is adopting ASC 606 effective January 1, 2018 and expects to do so using the modified retrospective method. However, a final decision regarding the adoption method has not been finalized at this time.

The Company has made progress toward completing the evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on its financial reporting and disclosures. The Company has evaluated the impact of the standard on its revenue streams and some of its significant representative contracts. The Company has significantly progressed in its assessment of the impact on its business processes, controls and systems. We are in the process of implementing changes to business processes, systems and internal controls required to implement and account for the new standard.

The adoption of the new standard may primarily impact the Company's contracts where revenue is currently recognized using the percentage-of-completion units-of-delivery method, with the possible resulting impact being revenue which may be recognized earlier in the performance period as it incurs costs, 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.

Our evaluation of the standard and its impact on the financial statements, contracts and required financial controls will continue through the adoption date, including any impacts related to new contracts awarded.

* 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.

Recent Events:

On May 17, 2017, the Company announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America LLC., was awarded an approximately $166 million contract from a prime contractor to provide operator interface and computer processing capabilities for a U.S. Army platform. The contract will be performed primarily in Fort Worth, Texas, over a five-year period.

On May 24, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded a $25 million contract for the supply of J-Music™ DIRCM (Direct Infrared Countermeasures) self-protection systems to an international organization. The contract will be performed over a three-year period.

On May 28, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract, in an amount of approximately $390 million, to supply an array of ground electronic intelligence capabilities to a European country. The contract, which includes various intelligence capabilities, as well as communications and command and control solutions, will be performed over a three-year period.

On June 21, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract of more than $20 million by an African-based customer to equip a VIP Gulfstream G650 aircraft with J-Music™ DIRCM systems that include Elbit Systems' advanced infrared-based Passive Airborne Warning System. The contract will be performed over a one-year period.

On July 5, 2017, the Company announced that one of its subsidiaries in Europe was awarded a contract from a European country, for the supply of thousands of advanced Electro-Optic systems for individual infantry soldiers, in a total amount of an approximately $35 million. The contract will be performed over a two-year period.

Dividend:

The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.44 per share for the second quarter of 2017. The dividend's record date is September 1, 2017. The dividend will be paid from income generated as Preferred Income (as defined under Israel tax laws), on September 18, 2017, net of taxes and levies, at the rate of 20%.

Conference Call:

The Company will be hosting a conference call today, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 9:00 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 Numbers: 1 888 407 2553Canada Dial-in Numbers: 1 866 485 2399UK Dial-in Number: 0 800 917 5108ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 03 918 0610INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: +972 3 918 0610

at: 9:00 am Eastern Time; 6:00 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:

1 888 782 4291 (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 airborne, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW 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.

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Attachments:

Consolidated balance sheetsConsolidated statements of incomeConsolidated statements of cash flowConsolidated 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.

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