Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) reported Q2 EPS of $1.35, versus $1.61 reported last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $0 , versus $818.3 million reported last year.

• Revenues in the second quarter of 2018 were $892.2 million, as compared to $818.3 million in the second quarter of 2017.
• Non-GAAP (*) gross profit amounted to $254.8 million (28.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $248.3 million (30.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017. GAAP gross profit in the second quarter of 2018 was $250.0 million (28.0% of revenues), as compared to $242.3 million (29.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017. The gross profit margin was affected by the mix of projects sold in the quarter.
• Research and development expenses, net were $76.6 million (8.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $67.1 million (8.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017.
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• Marketing and selling expenses, net were $69.9 million (7.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $66.3 million (8.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017.
• General and administrative expenses, net were $37.0 million (4.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $33.6 million (4.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017. The lower expenses in the second quarter of 2017 resulted from revaluation of liabilities related to assets and activities acquired in prior years.
• Other operating income, net in the second quarter of 2018 amounted to $45.4 million. This was the result of net gains related to valuation of shares in two of our Israeli subsidiaries in the cyber and medical instrumentation areas, due to third party investments.
• Non-GAAP(*) operating income was $73.1 million (8.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $82.7 million (10.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017. GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2018 was $111.8 million (12.5% of revenues), as compared to $75.3 million (9.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017.
• Financial expenses, net were $10.7 million in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase in financial expenses in the second quarter of 2018 was mainly a result of higher level of debt and increased libor interest rates.
• Taxes on income were $7.3 million (effective tax rate of 7.6%) in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $10.3 million (effective tax rate of 15.1%) in the second quarter of 2017. 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 other income that is not part of the taxable income.
• Other expenses, net in the second quarter of 2018 amounted to $5.1 million. This was the result of an adjustment to the fair value of our investment in an Israeli subsidiary.
• Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships was $3.3 million (0.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $4.8 million (0.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017.
• Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2017.
• Non-GAAP(*) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2018 was $57.5 million (6.5% of revenues), as compared to $68.8 million (8.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017. GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2018 was $91.9 million (10.3% of revenues), as compared to $62.6 million (7.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2017.
• Non-GAAP(*) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders were $1.35 for the second quarter of 2018, as compared to $1.61 for the second quarter of 2017. GAAP diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2018 were $2.15, as compared to $1.46 for the second quarter of 2017.
• The Company's backlog of orders for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 totaled $8,065 million as compared to $7,329 million as of June 30, 2017. Approximately 74% of the current backlog is attributable to orders from outside Israel. Approximately 55% of the current backlog is scheduled to be performed during 2018 and 2019.
• Operating cash flow used in the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $1.1 million, as compared to $2.7 million provided in the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented, "We are pleased with the second quarter year over year revenue growth of 9%, while maintaining the 10% year over year growth in our backlog. This quarter, in particular, we see the fruits of our prior investment in Cyberbit. In line with our strategy of partnering with strategic investors to aid in the development of our commercial businesses, we had this quarter a $30 million external investment in Cyberbit. We believe that Cyberbit will further develop its business together with our new partner.

Furthermore, our strategy of enhancing organic growth with synergistic acquisitions continues. The results of this quarter for the first time include those of Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, a company we acquired that is active in the field of commercial avionics. This acquisition is part of our strategy of strengthening our footprint in this business area. Our combined portfolio will create strong synergies that we believe will ultimately generate further growth opportunities for us."

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