Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd.
Public
Traded as TASE: ESLT
NASDAQ: ESLT
Founded 1966 (1966)
Headquarters Haifa, Israel
Key people
 Michael Federmann
(Chairman),
Bezhalel Machlis
(President and CEO)
Revenue US$ 3.107 billion (2015)
Number of employees
 Approximately 12,000 (2013)
Subsidiaries

Elbit Systems of America
Elbit Systems Electro-Optics – Elop
Elbit Systems Land and C4I

Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT – Elisra
Website www.elbitsystems.com
Elbit Skylark 1 unmanned aerial vehicle
Elbit Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicle
Elbit Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israel-based international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of 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 ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence ("SIGINT") systems, data links and communications systems and radios.

The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.

In 2013, Elbit Systems had approximately 12,000 employees, the majority of whom are engaged in engineering, research and development, and other technical areas.

Elbit Systems' shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and OTC in the United States (NASDAQ:ESLT).

History

Early years – A division within Elron

Elbit Systems was founded in 1966 by Elron Electronic Industries (TASE: ELRN), which combined the existing expertise within the Israel Ministry of Defense-Research Institute in special computer design with Elron's experience in electronic product design, manufacture and management (initially under the name Elbit Computers). Elbit steadily expanded developing and producing logistic-support weapon delivery and navigation systems for most Israeli aircraft, establishing a combat avionics package for the IAI Lavi fighter aircraft, and producing a fire-control system for the Merkava tank.[1]

1996 IPO on NASDAQ

In 1996, Elbit spun off into three independent companies:

Merger with El-Op

In 2000, Elbit Systems merged with El-Op (a company controlled by the current Chairman, Michael Federmann), creating the largest non governmental defense electronics company in Israel and increasing Elbit Systems' value which later in 2004 enabled Elron to sell its shares in Elbit Systems for approximately $200 million. Following the merger with El-Op, Michael Federmann became the largest shareholder in the combined group.

Growth by acquisition

Following the merger with El-Op, Michael Federmann and CEO Joseph Ackerman led an aggressive growth by acquisitions strategy.

The company acquired companies, including:

Recent news

In October 2014, Elbit Systems won a $12.7 million contract for the supply and provision of Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets helmets for the US Army helicopter fleet. The contract would be delivered over a two-year period.[4]

Major subsidiaries

Former holdings and spin-offs

Global presence

Europe

France France – On June 19, 2011, Elbit announced that its subsidiary Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. was awarded a contract valued at approximately €5 million to supply hundreds of units of its AN/PRC-684 Personal Locator Beacon to the French Ministry of Defense, equipping the French Air Force, Army, Navy and DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement). The project is to be performed within 24 months.[6]

Italy Italy – On June 22, 2011, Elbit announced that it was awarded a contract valued in excess of $15 million by Elettronica S.p.A to participate in a program to supply the ELT/572 DIRCM (Directed Infra-Red Countermeasures) system for installation on various platforms of the Italian Air Force, including the C130J, C27J and AW101. The contract is to be performed over the next three years.[7]

Republic of Macedonia Macedonia - In February 2004 Elbit System started modernization of 4 helicopters (two transport MI17, and two attack helicopters MI24V) in Air Base Petrovec for Macedonian Air Force with equipment (ANVIS/HUD-24) for flight and combat in night environments. On May 11, 2011 Ministry of Defence signed a contract for building a training center for pilots with simulators (Full Mission Sumulator, FMS) for MI17 and MI24 helicopters. Simulators was produced by Romanian Company Simultec ownership of Elbit Systems, On March 2, 2014 centar was opened with ceremony led by President of Republic Of Macedonia Gjorge Ivanov, Premier of Republic Of Macedonia Nikola Gruevski, ex-minister from Ministry of Defence and other guests.

Romania Romania – Elbit Systems' activities in Romania, which started in 1996, are primarily carried out through its wholly owned Romanian subsidiaries, Elbit Systeme S.A., A-E Electronics S.A, Elmet International SRL and Simultec SRL, which employ approximately 400 employees.[8] On May 24, 2011, Elbit announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $18.6 million to upgrade the Romanian Air Forces' C-130 transport aircraft. According to the agreement, the C-130 aircraft will be installed with various types of advanced electronic systems, including those produced by Elbit Systems' wholly owned subsidiary – Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. The project, to be performed over four years, will be executed in cooperation with local companies in Romania, led by the Romanian Aeronautical Industry.[8]

United Kingdom United Kingdom – In 2005 Elbit set up a joint venture company in the UK with Thales, UAV Tactical Systems Ltd (U-TacS), developing the British Army Watchkeeper WK450. On December 7, 2007 it was announced that QinetiQ will join the programme as a sub-contractor to provide testing services at ParcAberporth, West Wales.[9] In 2007, Elbit acquired Ferranti Technologies (Group) Limited.[10]

North America

United States United States – Elbit owns several companies in the United States through its American subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America (ESA):

South America

Brazil Brazil – In 2001, Aeroeletronica (AEL), a Brazilian company that had more than two decades of experience in the defense industry has become a part of the Elbit Systems Group.[16] In January 2011, Elbit announced that it had bought two more Brazilian companies: Ares Aeroespecial e Defesa, and Periscopio Equipamentos Optronicos.[17] In April 2011, Embraer has entered into a strategic agreement with AEL Sistemas S.A (“AEL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems. The two companies were yet to define the specific programs to be pursued but, according to officials from the two companies, the main goals of the cooperation were the expanding of joint activities in the area of unmanned aircraft systems, including the anticipated creation of a jointly owned company, with majority participation of Embraer D&S. One of the primary goals of the joint venture will be to promote the introduction and use of Elbit Systems Hermes 450 UAV in the service of the Brazilian Air Force.[18]

Colombia Colombia – In March 2010, a $28 million contract for Hermes 450 UAVs was suspended by the Colombian government after media reports based on anonymous letters alleged that Colombian officials had been bribed.[19][20] The Israeli Ministry of Defense investigated and found that the letters likely came from Israel Aerospace Industries, a competitor that lost the tender.[19] The incident led to a review of the regulations governing overseas competition between Israeli defense companies.[19]

Divestment

On September 3, 2009, the Norwegian Pension Fund's ethical council decided to sell the fund's stocks in Elbit due to the corporations supply of surveillance systems for the Israeli West Bank barrier.[21] At a press conference to announce the decision, Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen said "We do not wish to fund companies that so directly contribute to violations of international humanitarian law". The Norwegian Ambassador to Israel was called to a meeting at the Israeli Foreign Ministry where the decision was protested.[22]

In January 2010, Danske Bank added Elbit to the list of companies that fail its Socially Responsible Investment policy; a bank spokesman noted that it was acting in the interests of its customers by not 'placing their money in companies that violate international standards'.[23][24] The Danish financial watchdog Danwatch has also placed Elbit on its ethical blacklist,[25] and one of Denmark's largest pension fund administrators PKA Ltd announced it will no longer consider investing in Elbit, stating "The ICJ stated that the barrier only serves military purposes and violates Palestinian human rights. Therefore we have looked at whether companies produce custom-designed products to the wall and thus has a particular involvement in repressive activities."[24]

In March 2010, a Swedish pension fund not wanting to be associated with companies which in its opinion are violating international treaties, boycotted Elbit Systems for being involved in constructing the Israeli West Bank security fence.[26]

Products

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Unmanned Surface Vehicles

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Elron's story - Technology Investment With Vision". Retrieved 2009-10-06.
  2. ↑ Ltd, Elbit Systems. "Elbit Systems Signs Agreement to Acquire Mikal's Holdings in Soltam, Saymar and ITL".
  3. ↑ "Elbit - Investor Relations -Press Releases".
  4. ↑ Israel's Elbit Systems wins U.S. Army helmet contract. Reuters, 12 October 2014
  5. ↑ Elbit Systems acquired an approximately 20% interest (18.5% plus a loan convertible into additional shares) in Chip PC Ltd. ESLT 20 °F (−7 °C) filed May 28, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Elbit Systems' Elisra to Supply Personal Search and Rescue Locator Beacons to the French Ministry of Defense" (Press release). Elbit Systems. June 19, 2011. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Elbit Systems to Supply DIRCM Systems to the Italian Air Force" (Press release). Elbit Systems. June 22, 2011. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
  8. 1 2 "Elbit Systems to Upgrade Romanian Air Forces' C-130 Transport Aircraft Under Contract Valued at $18.6 Million" (Press release). Elbit Systems Ltd. May 24, 2011. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Qinetiq wins Watchkeeper drone test contract". Retrieved October 6, 2009.
  10. ↑ "Elbit Systems Acquires the UK Company Ferranti Technologies for GBP15 Million (US$31 Million)". Aviation Today. July 26, 2007. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  11. ↑ "EFW acquires helmet-mounted display product line from Honeywell". Military & Aerospace Electronics. January 2, 2001.
  12. ↑ Goldman, Laura (October 15, 2006). "Israeli technology to keep US borders safe". Israel21c. Retrieved April 11, 2007.
  13. ↑ "Herley Industries, Inc. Sells Innovative Concepts, Inc. ('ICI')". Herley News. November 11, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  14. ↑ "Elbit - Investor Relations -Press Releases".
  15. ↑ "Elbit - Investor Relations -Press Releases".
  16. ↑ "Aeroeletrônica". Ael.com.br. Archived from the original on August 11, 2003. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
  17. ↑ "Elbit Systems Acquires Brazilian Companies". Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  18. ↑ Eshel, Tamin (April 12, 2011). "Embaer Enters Unmanned Vehicles Market through Partnership with Elbit Systems, Santos Lab". Defense Update Website. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  19. 1 2 3 "World divided between IAI, Elbit – Israel Business, Ynetnews". Ynetnews.com. July 23, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
  20. ↑ "Israel investiga saboteo de venta a Colombia de aviones – Noticias de Justicia en Colombia". Eltiempo.Com. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
  21. ↑ "Norwegian Gov't Pension Fund exits Elbit Systems". Globes [online], Israel business news. September 3, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2009.
  22. ↑ Hass, Amira; Barak Ravid (September 3, 2009). "Israel summons Norway envoy to protest divestment from arms firm". Haaretz. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
  23. ↑ "Israeli companies excluded from bank's investments". Copenhagen Post. January 25, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
  24. 1 2 "Danish pension funds divest from Israeli companies". Ma'an News Agency. January 27, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
  25. ↑ "DanWatch's sortliste" (in Danish). Danwatch. January 1, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
  26. ↑ Bettini, Daniel (08 27 10). "Europe's economic boycott of Israel expanding". Ynetnews. Check date values in: |date= (help)

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