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ELBIT SYSTEMS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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4 months ago

August 14, 2024

Order backlog at $21.1 billion; Revenues of $1.6 billion ; Non-GAAP net income of $93 million; GAAP net income of $78 million ; Non-GAAP net EPS of $2.08; GAAP net EPS of $1.76

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Elbit Systems Ltd. (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT), the international high technology defense company, reported today its consolidated results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

In this release, the Company is providing US-GAAP results as well as non-GAAP financial data, which are intended to provide investors a more comprehensive view of the Company’s business results and trends. For a description of the Company’s non-GAAP definitions see page 4 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:

“Elbit Systems demonstrated a 12% year-over-year increase in revenues in the second quarter. The continuous high demand for our products and solutions reinforces our position as industry leaders. Our long-term investments in technologies, research and development in collaboration with our key customers, and the expansion of our manufacturing capabilities, enable us to meet our commitments to our customers and to drive the continued growth and focus on profitability of the Company, in alignment with our strategic goals. This growth reflects the dedication and commitment of Elbit Systems’ employees in Israel and around the world, who contribute every day to the Company’s success.”

Second quarter 2024 results:

Revenues in the second quarter of 2024 were $1,626.2 million, as compared to $1,453.9 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Aerospace revenues were similar to the revenues in the second quarter of 2023. C4I and Cyber revenues increased by 11% in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to the second quarter of 2023 mainly due to radio systems sales. ISTAR and EW revenues increased by 9% mainly due to Electronic Warfare and Electro-Optic systems sales in Israel and Asia-Pacific. Land revenues increased by 37% due to the increase in ammunition and munition sales in Israel. Elbit Systems of America revenues increased by 11% due to the increase in Maritime and Warfighter systems.

For distribution of revenues by segments and geographic regions see the tables on page 12.

Non-GAAP(*) gross profit amounted to $396.2 million (24.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $379.3 million (26.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023. GAAP gross profit in the second quarter of 2024 was $389.7 million (24.0% of revenues), as compared to $372.2 million (25.6% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023.

Research and development expenses, net were $116.8 million (7.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $93.4 million (6.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023.

Marketing and selling expenses, net were $87.7 million (5.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $101.7 million (7.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023.

General and administrative expenses, net were $68.7 million (4.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $75.4 million (5.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP(*) operating income was $130.5 million (8.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $115.5 million (7.9% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023. GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2024 was $116.5 million (7.2% of revenues), as compared to $101.6 million (7.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023.

Financial expenses, net were $29.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $32.1 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Taxes on income were $11.3 million in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $9.2 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP(*) net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders in the second quarter of 2024 was $92.7 million (5.7% of revenues), as compared to $73.5 million (5.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023. GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders in the second quarter of 2024 was $78.4 million (4.8% of revenues), as compared to $62.4 million (4.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP(*) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company’s shareholders were $2.08 for the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $1.65 for the second quarter of 2023. GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company’s shareholders in the second quarter of 2024 were $1.76, as compared to $1.40 in the second quarter of 2023.

The Company’s order backlog as of June 30, 2024 totaled $21.1 billion. Approximately 69% of the current backlog is attributable to orders from outside Israel. Approximately 43% of the backlog is scheduled to be performed during the remainder of 2024 and 2025.

Cash flow provided by operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $26.0 million, as compared to cash flow used in operating activities of $210.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023. The cash flow in the six months ended June 30, 2024 was affected mainly by the increase in inventories and trade receivables, which was offset by the increase in contract liabilities.

* see page 4

Impact of the “Swords of Iron” War on the Company:

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel’s southern border from the Gaza Strip and conducted a series of brutal attacks on civilian and military targets. Hamas also launched extensive rocket attacks on the Israeli population and industrial centers located along Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip and in many other parts of Israel. Israel has also been attacked by other terrorist organizations on different fronts, including from Lebanon, which have prompted military responses from Israel. Following the attacks, the State of Israel declared a state of war, which is ongoing.

Since the commencement of hostilities, Elbit Systems has experienced a material increased demand for our products and solutions from the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) compared to the demand levels prior to the war. We have also increased our support to the IMOD, mainly through deliveries of our systems and the dedicated efforts of our employees. At the same time, the Company continues its activities in the international market including through its local subsidiaries. Subject to further developments, which are difficult to predict, the IMOD’s increased demand for the Company’s products and solutions may continue and could generate material additional orders to the Company.

While the vast majority of our facilities in Israel continue to operate uninterrupted, some of our operations have experienced disruptions due to supply chain and operational constraints, the relocation of certain production lines, evacuation of employees and mobilization of our employees for reserve duty. The number of employees mobilized was approximately 6% as of June 30, 2024, and could fluctuate depending on future developments.

Elbit Systems has taken a number of steps to protect the safety and security of our employees, support our increased production, mitigate potential supply chain disruptions and maintain business continuity, among them relocation of production lines from facilities in areas of the country that have been evacuated to other facilities; recruitment of additional employees; increased monitoring of our global supply chain to identify delays, shortages and bottlenecks; reschedule of deliveries to certain of our customers as necessary; and increase of inventories.

The extent of the effects of the war on the Company’s performance will depend on future developments of the war that are difficult to predict at this time, including its duration and scope. We continue to monitor the situation closely.

* Non-GAAP financial data:

The following non-GAAP financial data, including Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted diluted earnings per share, is presented to enable investors to have additional information on our business performance as well as a further basis for periodical comparisons and trends relating to our financial results. We believe such data provides useful information to investors and analysts by facilitating more meaningful comparisons of our financial results over time. The non-GAAP adjustments exclude amortization expenses of intangible assets related to acquisitions that occurred mainly in prior periods, capital gains related primarily to the sale of investments, restructuring activities, uncompensated costs related to “Swords of Iron” war, non-cash stock based compensation expenses, revaluations of investments in affiliated companies, non-operating foreign exchange gains or losses, one-time tax expenses, and the effect of tax on each of these items. We present these non-GAAP financial measures because management believes they supplement and/or enhance management’s, analysts’ and investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s underlying financial performance and trends and facilitate comparisons among current, past, and future periods.

Specifically, management uses Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted operating income, and Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders to measure the ongoing gross profit, operating profit and net income performance of the Company because the measure adjusts for more significant non-recurring items, amortization expenses of intangible assets relating to prior acquisitions, and non-cash expense which can fluctuate year to year.

We believe Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted operating income, and Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders are useful to existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information because they provide measures of the Company’s ongoing performance that enable these users to perform trend analysis using comparable data.

Management uses Adjusted diluted earnings per share to evaluate further adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders while considering changes in the number of diluted shares over comparable periods.

We believe adjusted diluted earnings per share is useful to existing shareholders, potential shareholders and other users of our financial information because it also enables these users to evaluate adjusted net income attributable to Company’s shareholders on a per-share basis.

The non-GAAP measures used by the Company are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. We believe that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and that these measures should only be used to evaluate our results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

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. They 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 Supplemental Financial Data:

(US Dollars in millions, except for per share amounts)

Six
months
ended
June 30,
2024

Six
months
ended
June 30,
2023

Three
months
ended
June 30,
2024

Three
months
ended
June 30,
2023

Year
ended
December 31,
2023

GAAP gross profit

$ 763.8

$ 733.7

$ 389.7

$ 372.2

$ 1,483.0

Adjustments:

Amortization of purchased intangible assets(*)

10.6

13.6

4.2

6.6

27.3

Restructuring of a subsidiary’s activities

—

17.5

Stock based compensation

0.9

1.0

0.5

1.8

Uncompensated labor costs related to “Swords of Iron” war

4.3

—

1.8

—

4.3

Non-GAAP gross profit

$ 779.6

$ 748.3

$ 396.2

$ 379.3

$ 1,533.9

Percent of revenues

24.5 %

26.3 %

24.4 %

26.1 %

25.7 %

GAAP operating income

$ 221.8

$ 195.5

$ 116.5

$ 101.6

$ 369.1

Adjustments:

Amortization of purchased intangible assets(*)

18.4

21.8

8.1

10.6

43.9

Restructuring of a subsidiary’s activities

—

17.5

Stock based compensation

5.7

6.8

3.3

12.1

Uncompensated labor costs related to “Swords of Iron” war

6.2

—

2.6

—

6.1

Non-GAAP operating income

$ 252.1

$ 224.1

$ 130.5

$ 115.5

$ 448.7

Percent of revenues

7.9 %

8.0 %

7.9 %

7.5 %

GAAP net income attributable to Elbit Systems’ shareholders

$ 152.0

$ 124.4

$ 78.4

$ 62.4

$ 215.1

Adjustments:

Amortization of purchased intangible assets(*)

18.4

21.8

8.1

10.6

43.9

Restructuring of a subsidiary’s activities

—

17.5

Stock based compensation

5.7

6.8

3.3

12.1

Uncompensated labor costs related to “Swords of Iron” war

6.2

—

2.6

—

6.1

Revaluation of investment measured under fair value option

7.4

—

7.4

—

3.0

Non-operating foreign exchange (gains) losses

(12.3)

2.4

(4.9)

(1.4)

12.0

Tax effect and other tax items, net

(4.0)

(2.8)

(2.2)

(1.4)

(10.9)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Elbit Systems’ shareholders

$ 173.4

$ 152.6

$ 92.7

$ 73.5

$ 298.8

Percent of revenues

5.5 %

5.4 %

5.7 %

5.1 %

5.0 %

GAAP diluted net EPS

$ 3.41

$ 2.79

$ 1.76

$ 1.40

$ 4.82

Adjustments, net

0.48

0.63

0.32

0.25

1.88

Non-GAAP diluted net EPS

$ 3.89

$ 3.42

$ 2.08

$ 1.65

$ 6.70

(*) While amortization of acquired intangible assets is excluded from the measures, the revenue of the acquired companies is reflected in the measures and the acquired assets contribute to revenue generation.

Recent Events:

On June 10, 2024, the Company announced that S&P Global Ratings Maalot Ltd., an Israeli rating agency (“Maalot”), issued its rating report regarding Elbit Systems (the “Rating Report”). In its Rating Report, Maalot reaffirmed its long term rating of “ilAA” (on local scaling) with a stable outlook regarding the Company’s Series B, C and D Notes, and its short term rating of “ilA-1+” (on local scaling) regarding the Company’s Commercial Paper.

On July 29, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $190 million to supply its Iron Sting laser and GPS-guided mortar munition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The contract will be performed over a period of two years.

On August 1, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract in an amount of approximately $340 million for the supply of ammunition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The contract will be performed over a period of ten years. Elbit Systems will establish a manufacturing facility to produce the ammunition.

On August 6, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $270 million to supply rocket artillery to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of four years.

On August 8, 2024, the Company announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $130 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems to BAE Systems Hägglunds. The systems will be installed on the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle as part of a project of a European country. The contract will be performed over a period of five and a half years.

Dividend:

The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend’s record date is October 15, 2024. The dividend will be paid on October 28, 2024, after deduction of withholding tax, at the rate of 16.8%.

Conference Call:

The Company will be hosting a conference call today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 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 Number: 1-866-744-5399
Canada Dial-in Number: 1-866-485-2399
Israel Dial-in Number: 03-918-0644
International Dial-in Number: 972-3-918-0644

at 9:00am Eastern Time; 6:00am Pacific Time; 4:00pm Israel Time

The conference call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems’ website at https://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 +972-3-925-5900 (Israel and International).

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.

Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel’s technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.

Elbit Systems employs over 20,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported as of June 30, 2024 approximately $1.6 billion in revenues and an order backlog of approximately $21.1 billion.

For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com/, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn channels.

Attachments:

Consolidated balance sheets
Consolidated statements of income
Consolidated statements of cash flows
Consolidated revenue distribution by geographical regions and by segments

Company Contact:

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Tel: +972-77-2946663

kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com

Dr. David Ravia, Investor Relations

Tel: +972-77-2947169

david.ravia@elbitsystems.com

Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand

Tel: +972-77-2947602

dalia.bodinger@elbitsystems.com

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. 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, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company’s future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. 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; including the duration and scope of the current war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; 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.

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. 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

June 30, 2024

As of

December 31, 2023

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 120,662

$ 197,429

Short-term bank deposits

18,160

10,518

Trade and unbilled receivables and contract assets, net

2,941,362

2,716,762

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

317,340

285,352

Inventories, net

2,698,651

2,298,019

Total current assets

6,096,175

5,508,080

Investments in affiliated companies and other companies

145,727

145,350

Long-term trade and unbilled receivables and contract assets

415,603

364,719

Long-term bank deposits and other receivables

80,777

87,648

Deferred income taxes, net

23,602

23,423

Severance pay fund

195,129

206,943

Total

860,838

828,083

Operating lease right of use assets

526,099

425,884

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,173,176

1,087,950

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

1,863,299

1,889,585

Total assets

$ 10,519,587

$ 9,739,582

Liabilities and Equity

Short-term bank credit and loans

$ 704,285

$ 576,594

Current maturities of long-term loans and Series B, C and D Notes

73,364

75,286

Operating lease liabilities

72,488

67,390

Trade payables

1,276,826

1,254,126

Other payables and accrued expenses

1,222,019

1,194,347

Contract liabilities

2,058,219

1,656,103

Total current liabilities

5,407,201

4,823,846

Long-term loans, net of current maturities

28,330

41,227

Series B, C and D Notes, net of current maturities

272,157

342,847

Employee benefit liabilities

485,364

510,416

Deferred income taxes and tax liabilities, net

56,967

55,240

Contract liabilities

510,379

354,319

Operating lease liabilities

449,815

363,100

Other long-term liabilities

285,092

298,296

Total long-term liabilities

2,088,104

1,965,445

Elbit Systems Ltd.’s equity

3,021,235

2,947,503

Non-controlling interests

3,047

2,788

Total equity

3,024,282

2,950,291

Total liabilities and equity

$ 10,519,587

$ 9,739,582

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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

Six months
ended June 30,
2024

Six months
ended June 30,
2023

Three months
ended June 30,
2024

Three months
ended June 30,
2023

Year ended
December 31,
2023

Revenues

$ 3,180,108

$ 2,847,383

$ 1,626,157

$ 1,453,895

$ 5,974,744

Cost of revenues

2,416,274

2,113,711

1,236,472

1,081,739

4,491,790

Gross profit

763,834

733,672

389,685

372,156

1,482,954

Operating expenses:

Research and development, net

215,320

203,750

116,799

93,432

424,420

Marketing and selling, net

176,795

181,878

87,713

101,718

359,141

General and administrative, net

149,872

152,564

68,690

75,424

330,285

Total operating expenses

541,987

538,192

273,202

270,574

1,113,846

Operating income

221,847

195,480

116,483

101,582

369,108

Financial expenses, net

(60,266)

(56,269)

(29,081)

(32,057)

(137,827)

Other income (expenses), net

3,267

(3,524)

(2,029)

(1,678)

(4,787)

Income before income taxes

164,848

135,687

85,373

67,847

226,494

Taxes on income

(22,859)

(17,943)

(11,261)

(9,248)

(22,913)

Income after taxes on income

141,989

117,744

74,112

58,599

203,581

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies

10,341

6,852

4,492

3,824

12,275

Net income

$ 152,330

$ 124,596

$ 78,604

$ 62,423

$ 215,856

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(292)

(176)

(239)

(72)

(725)

Net income attributable to Elbit Systems Ltd.’s shareholders

$ 152,038

$ 124,420

$ 78,365

$ 62,351

$ 215,131

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

Basic net earnings per share

$ 3.42

$ 2.81

$ 1.76

$ 1.41

$ 4.85

Diluted net earnings per share

$ 3.41

$ 2.79

$ 1.76

$ 1.40

$ 4.82

Weighted average number of shares used in computation of:

Basic earnings per share (in thousands)

44,469

44,346

44,476

44,348

44,375

Diluted earnings per share (in thousands)

44,641

44,548

44,623

44,637

44,592

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(In thousands of US Dollars)

Six months
ended June 30,
2024

Six months
ended June 30,
2023

Year ended
December 31,
2023

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income

$ 152,330

$ 124,596

$ 215,856

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

Depreciation and amortization

78,122

80,735

164,799

Stock-based compensation

5,705

6,761

12,141

Amortization of series B, C and D related issuance costs, net

248

311

579

Deferred income taxes and reserve, net

6,045

(448)

(13,165)

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

(317)

(232)

(651)

Loss on sale of investment, remeasurement of investments held under fair value method

7,834

—

4,990

Equity in net (earnings) losses of affiliated companies, net of dividend received (*)

(4,999)

(1,808)

10,046

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

Increase in trade and unbilled receivables and prepaid expenses

(300,943)

(109,320)

(96,594)

Increase in inventories, net

(405,263)

(269,281)

(351,594)

Increase (decrease) in trade payables and other payables and accrued expenses

(47,845)

(43,738)

175,446

Severance, pension and termination indemnities, net

(23,272)

(13,337)

(24,331)

Increase in contract liabilities

558,352

15,032

16,187

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

25,997

(210,729)

113,709

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other assets

(115,528)

(97,237)

(187,037)

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash assumed

—

(10,380)

Investments in affiliated companies and other companies, net

(1,098)

(1,035)

(5,416)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

4,362

590

1,466

Proceeds from sale of a subsidiary and an investment

7,376

—

151

Investment in short-term deposits, net

(7,591)

(25,584)

(9,467)

Investment in long-term deposits, net

(441)

Net cash used in investing activities

(112,920)

(133,563)

(210,600)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Issuance of shares

Issuance of commercial paper

36,380

—

313,620

Repayment of long-term loans

(11,203)

(226,118)

(246,231)

Proceeds from long-term bank loans

—

20,000

Repayment of Series B, C and D Notes

(61,862)

(62,434)

Dividends paid (**)

(44,473)

(44,857)

(89,248)

Change in short-term bank credit and loans, net

91,308

578,272

147,475

Net cash provided by financing activities

10,156

244,864

83,212

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(76,767)

(99,428)

(13,679)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD

$ 197,429

$ 211,108

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

$ 120,662

$ 111,680

$ 197,429

(*) Dividend received from affiliated companies and partnerships

$ 5,342

$ 5,044

$ 22,321

(**) Dividends paid during 2023 included approximately $0.5 million dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests.

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES

(In millions of US Dollars)

Consolidated revenues by geographical regions:

Six
months
ended
June 30,
2024

Six
months
ended
June 30,
2023

Three
months
ended
June 30,
2024

Three
months
ended
June 30,
2023

Year
ended
December 31,
2023

Israel

$ 896.0

28.2

$ 499.9

17.6

$ 444.0

27.3

$ 244.5

16.8

$ 1,167.2

19.5

North America

695.6

21.9

690.0

24.2

368.4

22.7

337.7

23.2

1,417.7

23.7

Europe

857.3

27.0

832.9

29.3

472.5

29.1

464.1

31.9

1,776.4

29.7

Asia-Pacific

542.8

17.1

653.9

23.0

235.7

14.5

315.3

21.7

1,263.8

21.2

Latin America

73.9

2.3

58.2

2.0

39.7

2.4

28.0

1.9

120.7

2.0

Other countries

114.5

3.5

112.5

3.9

65.9

4.0

64.3

4.5

228.9

3.9

Total revenue

$ 3,180.1

100.0

$ 2,847.4

100.0

$ 1,626.2

100.0

$ 1,453.9

100.0

$ 5,974.7

100.0

Consolidated revenues by segments:

Six months
ended June 30,
2024

Six months
ended June 30,
2023

Three months
ended June 30,
2024

Three months
ended June 30,
2023

Year ended
December 31,
2023

Aerospace

External customers

$ 782.2

$ 784.1

$ 414.7

$ 421.9

$ 1,613.2

Intersegment revenue

120.9

123.7

66.5

65.1

260.1

Total

903.1

907.8

481.2

487.0

1,873.3

C4I and Cyber

External customers

359.6

318.9

175.1

157.1

668.4

Intersegment revenue

25.1

25.5

12.6

11.6

52.7

Total

384.7

344.4

187.7

168.7

721.1

ISTAR and EW

External customers

561.6

492.7

264.4

243.4

996.9

Intersegment revenue

103.3

94.7

54.4

49.3

182.5

Total

664.9

587.4

318.8

292.7

1,179.4

Land

External customers

741.4

554.7

380.7

276.2

1,241.0

Intersegment revenue

41.4

40.8

22.0

17.9

65.2

Total

782.8

595.5

402.7

294.1

1,306.2

ESA

External customers

735.3

697.0

391.3

355.3

1,455.2

Intersegment revenue

1.7

3.7

1.6

—

9.7

Total

737.0

700.7

392.9

355.3

1,464.9

Revenues

Total revenues (external customers and intersegment) for reportable segments

3,472.5

3,135.8

1,783.3

1,597.8

6,544.9

Less – intersegment revenue

(292.4)

(288.4)

(157.1)

(143.9)

(570.2)

Total revenues

$ 3,180.1

$ 2,847.4

$ 1,626.2

$ 1,453.9

$ 5,974.7

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TESSAN Teams Up with One Tree Planted to Launch Global Tree Planting Initiative

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33 minutes ago

December 24, 2024

SHELBURNE, Vt., Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The leading charging solution provider TESSAN has announced a new initiative to plant 10,000 trees across the United States and beyond. Through its collaboration with One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation, TESSAN showcases its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action as a climate-friendly brand.

Alex, the CEO of TESSAN, emphasized the brand’s dedication to fostering meaningful connections, not only between people and places but also between humanity and the planet. “We are excited to join One Tree Planted to make contribution to global reforestation,” said Alex. “Our journey at TESSAN is not just about creating innovative charging solutions. It is about establishing meaningful connections, and planting trees is one of the most direct actions to forge this bond. Through our collaboration with One Tree Planted, we aim to strengthen our connection with the Earth and encourage travelers using our products to seize every opportunity to engage in climate action, truly exploring the world and building a green connection with the planet.”

One Tree Planted is committed to global tree planting and forest restoration efforts. The organization operates with a mission to engage transparently and effectively in worldwide forest conservation by planting one tree for every dollar donated. Their initiatives span the globe, striving to enhance ecosystem sustainability.

The shared vision between TESSAN and One Tree Planted has brought their collaboration to reality. TESSAN consistently prioritizes its responsibility to protect and maintain resources for future generations. In August, TESSAN received ClimatePartner certification, elevating its dedication to sustainability by assessing the carbon footprint of its products, setting targets for emission reduction, and persistently striving to meet these objectives.

Even before this certification, TESSAN has been dedicated to reducing carbon emissions by integrating sustainability principles throughout its product lifecycle. The company promotes a low-carbon lifestyle, encouraging eco-friendly practices in product development and employee habits.

Moreover, in partnership with ClimatePartner, TESSAN has backed a biogas initiative in Nepal, effectively neutralizing 386 tons of CO2 equivalent. This project transforms cow manure combined with water into biogas via anaerobic digestion, substituting firewood for cooking and aiding in the reduction of deforestation.

TESSAN has long championed climate action within the travel charging industry. Its sustainability efforts encompass eco-friendly product designs crafted from recycled and biodegradable materials, green manufacturing processes that prioritize energy efficiency and waste reduction, and sustainable packaging made from environmentally friendly materials. The company also emphasizes transparency in its supply chain to encourage responsible sourcing practices.

TESSAN’s brand philosophy, “The Journey Begins at Home,” underscores the importance of protecting and preserving the planet as it is everyone’s home. Through compact product designs, minimalist packaging, and the use of renewable materials, TESSAN is dedicated to promoting the belief in “Charging for a Greener Future” to travelers around the globe. With a global user base exceeding 20 million, the brand’s vision of a climate-friendly journey continues to gain widespread acceptance.

About TESSAN

TESSAN, a trusted partner in charging solutions, is committed to enriching experiences both at home and during travel. The brand offers a wide array of products, including multifunctional power strips, travel adapters, wall extenders, and smart home devices. Supported by a robust R&D and production team, TESSAN develops innovative socket products for users across the globe. With the trust of over 20 million users, TESSAN empowers their journeys from home to every destination, promoting environmentally conscious electricity usage.

For more information, visit www.tessan.com or the TESSAN Amazon store, and follow TESSAN on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Passive Bitcoin Income: The Best Cloud Mining Platforms for Reliable Earnings

Published

2 hours ago

December 24, 2024

A guide to short-term Bitcoin mining, featuring BitFuFu, ZT Mining, and Hashing24 for flexible contracts and quick profits.

READING, England, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Engaging in bitcoin mining presents an accessible and potentially lucrative venture for those intrigued by digital currencies but reluctant to endure the complexities and long timelines associated with traditional investment routes.

Short-term mining contracts are popular among beginners as they look to improve their understanding of the market. These contracts range from as brief as a day to several months, offering immediate entry into the mining scene without the long-term entanglements.

The appeal of short-term bitcoin mining is magnified by the ease of access to these services. Legit cloud mining platforms give individuals the opportunity to lease mining power remotely and eliminate traditional obstacles such as acquiring and maintaining hardware. Investors simply select a mining plan that aligns with their financial objectives and risk tolerance, and the platform handles the operational complexities

BitFuFu Cloud Mining

BitFuFu offers a diverse range of contracts, from short to medium-term, tailored to different risk appetites and investment levels. For those looking for quick, low-risk ventures, the Easy Mining plans range from 3 to 50 days, with a starting investment as low as . These plans are ideal for newcomers wanting to dip their toes in mining without significant upfront costs. For example, the Easy Mining 3 Days plan, with an estimated acquisition cost of 5,602.2, starts investments at , promising a low-risk and low-return profile.

On the other hand, BitFuFu’s Pro Mining contracts target more seasoned miners looking for higher returns, albeit with higher risks. The Pro Mining S19 XP 30 Days plan, for instance, boasts a 107.48% return, indicative of the lucrative possibilities for those willing to invest more heavily in their mining endeavors.

ZT Mining

ZT Mining lets you mine over ten different cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Monero, and Zcash. This means you can pick and choose and not just stick to one kind, making it fun to try out different ones. They also make sure everything is super safe. They use special security to protect your information and have strong defenses against online attacks, so everything runs smoothly without any interruptions.

ZT Mining is really cool because it has lots of different mining contracts that can last just a day or even longer, so you can see how much money you can make in a short time or a bit longer. They have a special starter package for only $35, and it’s just for one day. If you try this, you’ll get $36 back the next day, which means you make a $1 profit.

That’s pretty awesome for just a day’s work, right? Plus, if you feel like going bigger, they have longer plans where you can earn a lot more money, like the 15-day plan for mining Dogecoin that can make you thousands in profit!

Hashing24

Hashing24 makes it easy to get into bitcoin mining with its straightforward contracts that last anywhere from 3 to 24 months. Every contract has a steady hash rate of 60 MH/s, perfect for those who want a predictable and simple mining experience.

For those just starting out or looking for a short-term investment, Hashing24’s 3-Month Plan is a great entry point. It’s priced at $22.20 and offers an estimated mining return of $22.21, essentially allowing you to make back your initial investment quickly. It is ideal for testing the waters of cloud mining without committing to a long-term plan.

Investors aiming for substantial long-term gains will find the 24-Month Plan an excellent option. Priced at $111.60, it offers a projected return of 159%, appealing to those prepared to commit to a longer investment period for significant earnings.

Conclusion

Picking the right cloud mining platform is super important if you want to make money with Bitcoin without doing much work. Platforms like BitFuFu, ZT Mining, and Hashing24 have different plans that last for various times and cost different amounts of money. This means you can find one that fits what you’re comfortable with, whether you’re just getting started with cryptocurrency or you want to make a lot of money. By choosing the best plan for you, you can make your money work for you and watch as it grows over time.

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CATL Launches the Bedrock Chassis That Withstands 120 km/h Impact Without Catching Fire or Exploding

Published

2 hours ago

December 24, 2024

NINGDE, China, Dec. 24, 2024 /CNW/ — On December 24th, CATL officially launched the CATL Bedrock Chassis, the world’s first ultra-safe skateboard chassis. With its outstanding performance of withstanding 120 km/h frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, CATL’s Bedrock Chassis sets a new standard for intelligent chassis safety, providing comprehensive protection across all scenarios and speed ranges.

Lead the industry with the most stringent safety tests

With the battery-centered design, CATL’s Bedrock Chassis utilizes Cell-to-Chassis integration technology, which directly integrates the battery cells into the chassis, allowing for a shared structural design between them. And based on the decoupling of the chassis from the upper body, the Bedrock Chassis is capable of absorbing 85% of the vehicle’s collision energy (compared to around 60% absorbed by traditional chassis).

Through various technological breakthroughs, the Bedrock Chassis successfully passed the world’s first “highest speed + strongest impact” dual extreme safety test. This achievement enables the chassis to pass the 120 km/h frontal central pole impact test without catching fire, exploding or thermal runway, redefining the benchmark for safety in the industry.

Currently, the speed for frontal impact safety test in the commonly used C-NCAP (China New Car Assessment Program) is 56km/h, which, when experiencing a frontal impact at this speed, generates collision energy equivalent to falling from 12-meter-high building. In comparison, a frontal impact at 120km/h is equivalent to falling from a 56-meter-high building, generating a collision energy 4.6 times that of collision at 56km/h.

In more stringent frontal pole crash tests, which simulate crashes with non-standard objects such as power poles, large trees, or animals, the impact area is only 1/6 of that in a full-width frontal impact, exponentially increasing impact pressure. At a speed of 120km/h, the impact pressure on the chassis per unit area in a frontal central pole impact is 21 times that of the 56 km/h full-width frontal impact in C-NCAP testing.

Due to the extremely high crash speed and intensity, there has been no previous instance of any new energy vehicle daring to challenge a 120km/h frontal pole impact test. With this extreme challenge, CATL’s Bedrock Chassis has blazed a fresh trail for the industry.

Open the era of ultra-safe transportation through three technological breakthroughs

CATL’s Bedrock Chassis has delved deep into the realm of structure and material innovation, leveraging three technological breakthroughs to provide unparalleled protection in all scenarios and speed ranges, ensuring rock-solid safety for the entire vehicle.

The CATL Bedrock Chassis introduces a revolutionary three-dimensional biomimetic tortoise shell structure, where the body and energy unit framework are integrated, deeply coupled to provide the energy unit with indestructible protection. And its aircraft carrier-grade arresting structure disperses impact forces across multiple pathways during a crash, gradually decelerating the vehicle and significantly reducing the depth and speed at which obstacles intrude the cabin. The utilization of submarine-grade hot-formed steel with a strength of 2000MPa, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with a strength of 600MPa, and multiple barrier structures further enhance the chassis’ rigidity, making it virtually impervious.

Moreover, the CATL Bedrock Chassis incorporates an ultra-safe battery cell design, NP technology, and a high-ductility energy-absorbing insulation film, leading the industry in a groundbreaking manner. In terms of high-voltage disconnection, it achieves instantaneous disconnection of high voltage circuit within 0.01 seconds of impact and completes the discharge of residual high-voltage energy in the vehicle within 0.2 seconds, setting a new industry record.

Notably, the battery cells have undergone highly demanding tests, including high-speed sled impact tests at 60 km/h, 90-degree bending tests, and breakthrough sawing tests, the battery did not catch fire or explode across all three tests. These tests, all industry-firsts by CATL, have elevated the safety standards of battery cells to new heights.

Unlocking the era of customization, and activating a trillion-yuan market

The launch of the Bedrock Chassis not only redefines the standard for intelligent chassis safety but also activates a trillion-yuan market. It greatly accelerates the shift towards modular, personalized, and intelligent automotive design.

Addressing the common pain points of high investment, long development cycles, and accelerated product iteration in the industry, the Bedrock Chassis incorporates three core characteristics: internal integration, decoupling of the chassis from the upper body, and external openness. With a rich array of toolkits and solution packages, it offers a scalable software and hardware architecture and standardized interfaces, enabling flexible configurations for different vehicle models and scenarios. This allows the realization of a “one chassis architecture, multiple vehicle models” concept and significantly improves development efficiency and shortens the R&D cycle. The time required for mass production of a vehicle is reduced from the traditional 36 months or longer to 12 to 18 months.

Furthermore, the Bedrock Chassis breaks the limits of safety and modeling, and expands design flexibility through the design of decoupling of the chassis from the upper body. The fourth-generation Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technology and inverted battery cell technology enhance the utilization of chassis space while reducing the risk of chassis scraping. Additionally, in terms of intelligence, the chassis supports mechanical decoupling, software decoupling and EE decoupling, enabling L3 to L4 intelligent driving capabilities. It provides high adaptability interfaces and promotes collaborative intelligent applications.

At the launch ceremony, AVATR, the first automaker to use Bedrock Chassis, and CAIT-SH, CATL’s skateboard chassis arm, signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on CATL’s Bedrock Chassis to create a safer, higher-quality travel experience for users.

Safety is a never-ending journey. In the future, CATL will continue to break technological barriers through continuous innovation, and work with partners to build a safe ecosystem for EV batteries and vehicles, safeguarding the safety of users.

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