UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of July 2007
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Commission File Number:
000-28998
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Translation of Registrants Name into English)
Advanced Technology Center, P.O.B. 539, Haifa 31053, Israel
(Address of Principal Corporate Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make
public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated,
domiciled or legally organized (the registrants home country), or under
the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrants securities are
traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required
to be and has not been distributed to the registrants security holders, and, if
discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or
other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby
furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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If Yes is marked,
indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule
12g3-2(b): 82-______________
Attached
hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by reference herein is the Registrants Proxy
Statement, mailed to the Registrants shareholders on or about July 6, 2007.
Attached
hereto as Exhibit 2 and incorporated by reference herein is the Registrants proxy
card, mailed to the Registrants shareholders on or about July 6, 2007.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Yaniv Baram
Name: Yaniv Baram
Title: Corporate Secretary
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Dated: July 6, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description |
1. |
Proxy Statement |
2. |
Proxy Card |
Exhibit 1
July 6, 2007
Dear Fellow Shareholder,
You
are cordially invited to attend the Elbit Systems Ltd. Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders to be held at 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday, August 13, 2007, at our
offices at Advanced Technology Center, Haifa, Israel.
The
agenda of the meeting and the proposals to be voted on are described in the accompanying
proxy statement. For the reasons described in the proxy statement, the Board of Directors
recommends that you vote FOR Items 1 and 2 as specified on the enclosed proxy
card.
At
the meeting, management also will present the other matters described in the proxy
statement and provide a discussion period for questions and comments of general interest
to shareholders.
We
look forward to greeting all the shareholders who will be present at the meeting. However,
whether or not you are able to attend, it is important that your shares be represented.
Therefore, at your earliest convenience, please sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy
card in the envelope provided so that it is received not later than 24 hours before the
meeting.
Thank
you for your cooperation.
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/s/ Michael Federmann
MICHAEL FEDERMANN Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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/s/ Joseph Ackerman
JOSEPH ACKERMAN President and Chief Executive Officer |
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Haifa, Israel
July 6,
2007
This
is notice that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Elbit Systems Ltd. (the
Company) will be held at the Companys offices at the Advanced Technology
Center, Haifa, Israel, on Monday, August 13, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. local time, for the
following purposes:
1.
to elect seven directors to the Companys Board of Directors; and
2.
to re-appoint the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2007.
In
addition, at the meeting the Company will present the Management Report, the
Auditors Report and the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, each for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The Company also will report on the dividend,
directors compensation and independent auditors compensation arrangement with
respect to fiscal year 2006.
Shareholders
of record at the close of business on July 11, 2007, are entitled to receive notice of,
and to vote at, the meeting. All shareholders are cordially invited to attend the meeting
in person.
Shareholders
who are unable to attend the meeting in person are requested to complete, date and sign
the enclosed proxy card and return it promptly in the pre-addressed envelope provided so
that it is received by the Company at least 24 hours before the meeting. No postage is
required if mailed in the United States. Shareholders who attend the meeting may revoke
their proxies and vote their shares in person.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
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/s/ Michael Federmann
MICHAEL FEDERMANN Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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/s/ Joseph Ackerman
JOSEPH ACKERMAN President and Chief Executive Officer |
The
Companys Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, are
enclosed but are not a part of this proxy. The Financial Statements should not be
considered as proxy solicitation material.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ABOUT THE ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
The
following questions and answers summarize the major issues to be discussed at the Annual
General Meeting. For a more complete description of the issues please see the accompanying
Proxy Statement.
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Q: When and where is the Meeting? |
the compensation paid to the Company's directors; and |
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A: The Meeting will take place at 3:00 p.m. local time, on Monday, |
the compensation arrangement with the Company's independent auditors. |
August 13, 2007, at the Company's offices at the Advanced |
Technology Center, Haifa, Israel. |
Q: What do I need to do now? |
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Q: What is the record date for the Meeting? |
A: Just indicate on your proxy card how you want to vote, and sign and mail |
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the enclosed return envelope as soon as possible, so that your shares will |
A: The record date is July 11, 2007, and all shareholders holding shares |
be represented at the Meeting. The signed proxy must be received by |
it in at the close of business on July 11, 2007 will be entitled |
the Company at least 24 hours before the Meeting. If you sign and send |
to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting. |
in your proxy but do not indicate how you want to vote, your proxy will be |
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counted as a vote for all the proposals. |
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Q: What are the items to be voted on at the Meeting? |
Q: What do I do if I want to change my vote? |
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A: The items to be voted on include: |
A: Just mail a later-dated, signed proxy card or other document revoking |
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your proxy in time for it to be received by the Company at |
Election of seven directors to the Board of Directors; |
least 24 hours before the Meeting or attend the Meeting in person and vote. |
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Appointment of the Company's independent auditors for 2007. |
Q: If my shares are held in "street name" by my broker, a bank or |
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other representative, will my representative vote my shares for me? |
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Q: Does the Company and its Board of Directors support the proposals |
A: If you hold your shares through a broker, bank or other representative, |
to be voted on at the Meeting? |
generally the broker or other representative may only vote |
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the shares it holds for you in accordance with your instructions. |
A: Yes. |
However, if the broker or other representative does not receive |
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your instructions in time, it may vote on certain types of matters |
Q: What voting majority is required? |
for which it has discretionary authority. |
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A: The required majority is more than 50% of the shares voted at the |
Q: Who can help answer my questions? |
Meeting for the approval of Item 1 (election of directors) and |
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Item 2 (re-appointment of the Company's independent auditors for |
A: For additional information about the Meeting, please contact |
2007) in the Proxy Statement. |
during normal office hours, Sunday through Thursday, Yaniv Baram, the |
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Company's Corporate Secretary at the Company's offices in Haifa, |
Q: What other matters will be presented at the Meeting? |
Israel, telephone +972-4-8316632. |
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A: The Company also will present at the Meeting the following matters |
relating to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006: |
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its Independent Auditors' Report, Management Report and |
Consolidated Financial Statements; |
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the dividend paid to shareholders; |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
Advanced Technology
Center
P.O. Box 539
Haifa 31053, Israel
PROXY STATEMENT
This
Proxy Statement is provided to the shareholders of ordinary shares, NIS 1.00 nominal value
(the Shares), of Elbit Systems Ltd. (the Company or Elbit
Systems), in connection with the Board of Directors solicitation of proxies
for use at the Shareholders Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday, August 13,
2007 (the Meeting), or at any adjournment of the Meeting, as specified in the
accompanying Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
It
is proposed that the shareholders adopt resolutions concerning the following matters at
the Meeting:
(1)
election of seven directors to the Companys Board of Directors; and
(2)
appointment of the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2007.
In
addition, at the Meeting the Company will present or report on the following matters
relating to fiscal year 2006:
its Independent Auditors' Report, Management Report and Consolidated Financial
Statements;
the dividend paid to shareholders;
the compensation paid to the Company's directors; and o the compensation
arrangement with the Company's independent auditors.
Shares
represented by properly signed and unrevoked proxies will be voted in the manner directed
by the persons designated as proxies.
QUORUM AND VOTING
REQUIREMENTS
Only
shareholders of record at the close of business on July 11, 2007 have the right to receive
notice and to vote at the Meeting. Distribution of the Proxy Statement will be made
following the record date.
On
July 1, 2007, the Company had, 42,065,110 Shares outstanding, each giving a right of one
vote for each of the matters to be presented at the Meeting. (This amount includes 23,021
Shares held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company but does not include 385,900
Shares held by the Company as treasury shares.) No less than two shareholders present in
person or by proxy, and holding or representing between them one-third of the outstanding
Shares, will constitute a quorum at the Meeting.
If
a quorum is not present within one-half hour after the time set for the Meeting, the
Meeting will be adjourned and will be reconvened one week later at the same time and place
unless other notice is given by the Board of Directors. If there is not a quorum within
one-half hour of the time for the reconvened meeting, a quorum will be considered present
as long as at least two shareholders participate in person or by proxy.
Joint
holders of Shares should note that according to the Companys Articles of Association
the vote, whether in person or by proxy, of the more senior of joint holders of any voted
Share will be accepted over vote(s) of the other joint holders of that Share. For this
purpose seniority will be determined by the order the joint holders names appear in
the Companys Register of Shareholders.
A
majority of the votes cast at the Meeting either in person or by proxy is required: (a) to
elect, under Item 1 of this Proxy Statement, each of the individuals nominated to be a
director and (b) to approve Item 2 (appointment of independent auditors) of this Proxy
Statement.
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VOTING BY PROXY
A
proxy form for use at the Meeting and a return envelope for the proxy form are enclosed.
Shareholders may revoke any proxy form prior to its exercise by filing with the Company a
written notice of revocation or a properly signed proxy form of a later date, or by voting
in person at the Meeting. In order to be counted for purposes of voting at the Meeting, a
properly signed proxy form must be received by the Company at least 24 hours before the
Meeting.
Unless
otherwise indicated on the proxy form, shares represented by a properly signed and
received proxy in the enclosed form will be voted in favor of the above described matter
to be presented for voting at the Meeting. Abstentions
will not be treated as either a vote for or against the matter,
although they will be counted to determine if a quorum is present.
Proxy
forms are being mailed to shareholders on or about July 11, 2007, and will be solicited
mostly by mail. However, in some cases proxies may be solicited by telephone, telegram or
other personal contact. The Company will pay for the cost of the solicitation of proxies,
including the cost of preparing, assembling and mailing the proxy material, and will
reimburse the reasonable expenses of brokerage firms and others for forwarding material to
shareholders.
POSITION STATEMENTS
Shareholders
are permitted to express their position on the proposal on the agenda of this Meeting by
submitting a written statement (the Position Statement), through the Company,
to the other shareholders. Position
Statements should be submitted to the Company at its registered offices, at Elbit Systems
Ltd., Advanced Technology Center, Haifa, 31053 Israel, to the attention of Mr. Yaniv
Baram, Corporate Secretary, no later than July 21, 2007. Reasonable costs incurred by the
Company in dealing with a Position Statement will be borne by the submitting shareholder.
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
OF SECURITIES BY
CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The
following table shows, as of July 1, 2007, to the best of the Companys knowledge,
the number of Shares (1) owned by (i) all shareholders known by the Company to
own 5% or more of the Companys Shares and (ii) all directors and officers of the
Company as a group.
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Federmann Enterprises Ltd. |
19,105,448 |
45.42% |
99 Hayarkon Street |
Tel-Aviv, Israel(2) |
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Heris Aktiengesellschaft |
3,836,458(3) |
9.12% |
c/o 99 Hayarkon Street |
Tel-Aviv, Israel |
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All officers and directors as a group (26 persons) |
176,456(4) |
0.42% |
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The
total number of Shares includes 23,021 Shares held by a subsidiary of Elbit
Systems but excludes 385,900 Shares held by Elbit Systems as treasury shares. |
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Federmann
Enterprises Ltd. (FEL) owns the Shares of Elbit Systems directly
and indirectly through Heris Aktiengesellschaft (Heris) which is
controlled by FEL. FEL is controlled by Beit Federmann Ltd. (BFL).
BFL is controlled by Beit Bella Ltd. (BBL) and Beit Yekutiel Ltd.
(BYL). Michael Federmann is the controlling shareholder of BBL and BYL. He is
also the Chairman of Elbit Systems Board and the Chairman of the Board
and the Chief Executive Officer of FEL. Therefore, Mr. Federmann controls,
directly and indirectly, the vote of the Shares owned by Heris and FEL. |
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As
of July 1, 2007, 4,655,448 Elbit Systems ordinary Shares held by FEL were pledged to Bank
Leumi Le-Israel BM to guarantee loans provided to FEL in connection with FELs
purchase in 2004 of the Elbit Systems Shares held by Elron Electronics Industries Ltd.
(Elron) as well as to guarantee a further loan provided to FEL in 2007. In
addition, 1,380,000 and 970,000 Elbit Systems Shares held by FEL were pledged in favor of
Koor Industries Ltd. (Koor) and Bank Hapoalim BM (Bank Hapoalim),
respectively, in connection with FELs purchase in 2006 from Koor of Elbit Systems
Shares. |
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The
amount of Shares owned by Heris is included in the amount of Shares held by FEL
as set forth in footnote (2) above. |
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This
amount does not include any Shares that may be deemed to be beneficially owned
by Michael Federmann as described in footnote (2) above. The amount includes
8007 Shares underlying options that are currently exercisable or that will
become exercisable within 60 days of July 1, 2007. A portion of the underlying
options are phantom options that have been calculated based on
Elbit Systems July 1, 2007 Share closing price on TASE of $42.73. |
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
CRITERIA AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Under
the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules that are applicable to the Company, a majority of the members
of the Board of Directors must meet certain independence criteria. All of the members of
the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the Audit Committee) must meet
certain independence criteria as well. In addition, in accordance with the Nasdaq
Marketplace Rules, a Nominating Committee of the Board of the Directors (the
Nominating Committee), consisting in its entirety of directors meeting the
board of directors independence criteria, has been created in order to nominate
candidates to the Board of Directors.
ITEM 1ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS
At
the Meeting, seven directors who are not External Directors (see list of nominees below)
are to be elected. Also, if elected to another term as a director, Michael Federmann will
continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Nathan Sharony and Yaacov
Lifshitz, each an External Director, will continue to serve as External Directors until
the end of their terms in March 2008 and August 2009 respectively.
The
Nominating Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that all of the persons
named in the list of nominees below, all of whom currently serve as directors of the
Company, be nominated for re-election to the Companys Board of Directors. Three of
these nominees (Moshe Arad, Avraham Asheri and Yigal Neeman) meet the board of
directors independence criteria under the applicable Nasdaq Marketplace Rules , as
do the two current External Directors (Nathan Sharony and Yaacov Lifshitz).
The
Board of Directors has approved the recommendation of the Nominating Committee with
respect to the list of nominees. Accordingly, the persons named in the proxy card
distributed with this Proxy Statement intend to vote for the election of the seven
nominees named below.
Each
nominee so elected as a director will hold office until the next shareholders Annual
General Meeting and until his or her successor is elected and qualified, unless any
directors office is vacated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Law or the Companys Articles of Association.
The
Company is not aware of any reason why any of the nominees, if elected, should be unable
to serve as a director. Nevertheless, if any of the nominees should be unable to serve,
the proxies will be voted for the election of such other person or persons as determined
by the person named in the proxy card in accordance with his or her judgment, provided
such other person or persons have been recommended by the Nominating Committee for
nomination to the Board of Directors.
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The
nominees and the current External Directors, their respective ages on July 1, 2007, and
the year in which they became directors of the Company are as follows:
Board of Directors
Name
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Age
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Director Since
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Michael Federmann (Chairman) |
64 |
2000 |
Moshe Arad |
72 |
2005 |
Avraham Asheri |
69 |
2000 |
Rina Baum |
62 |
2001 |
David Federmann |
32 |
2007 |
Yaacov Lifshitz (External Director) |
63 |
2003 |
Yigal Ne'eman |
65 |
2004 |
Dov Ninveh |
60 |
2000 |
Nathan Sharony (External Director) |
72 |
2002 |
Michael
Federmann. Michael Federmann has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since the
merger with Elop in 2000. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elop from
1988 until the merger. He has held managerial positions in the Federmann Group since
1969, and since 2002 he has served as Chairman and CEO of FEL. Currently, he also serves
as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dan Hotels Corp. Ltd. ("Dan Hotels"). Mr.
Federmann is Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Hebrew University in
Jerusalem (the Hebrew University) and a member of the Board of Governors and the
Executive Council of the Weizmann Institute of Science. He serves as the President of the
Israel-Germany Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Federmann holds a bachelor's degree
in economics and political science from the Hebrew University.
Moshe
Arad. Moshe Arad served as Vice President for External Relations of the
Hebrew University from 1994 to 2004. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of
Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. From 1994 to 1999, he was member of the Board of
Directors of Elbit Ltd. During 1992 and 1993, Mr. Arad served as Director General of the
Israel Ministry of Communications. From 1990 to 1992, he was a member of the Tel-Aviv law
firm of Herzog, Fox, Neeman. Mr. Arad served as Israels Ambassador to the
United States from 1987 to 1990 and as Israels Ambassador to Mexico from 1983 to
1987. Ambassador Arad holds a bachelors degree in political science and
international relations and a L.L.B. degree from the Hebrew University. Mr. Arad serves on
the Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors.
Avraham
Asheri. Avraham Asheri has served as an economic advisor and a director of
several companies since 1998. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Elron
Electronic Industries Ltd., Discount Mortgage Bank Ltd., Koor Industries Ltd., Mikronet
Ltd. and Africa Israel Investment Ltd. Mr. Asheri was President and Chief Executive
Officer of Israel Discount Bank from 1991 until 1998, and Executive Vice President and
member of its management committee from 1983. Prior to that, he served for 23 years at the
Israel Ministry of Industry and Trade and at the Israel Ministry of Finance, including as
Director General of the Israel Ministry of Industry and Trade, Managing Director of the
Israel Investment Center and Trade Commissioner of Israel to the United States. Mr. Asheri
holds a bachelors degree in economics and political science from the Hebrew
University. Mr. Asheri serves as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and as a member of
the Audit and Nominating Committees of the Companys Board of Directors.
Rina
Baum. Rina Baum is Vice President for Investments of FEL, and since 1986
has served as Director and General Manager of Unico Investment Company Ltd. She serves as
a director of Dan Hotels and Etanit Building Products Ltd., as well as in other managerial
positions within the Federmann Group. She also serves as a director in Harel-PIA Mutual
Funds Management Company Ltd. Mrs. Baum holds an L.L.B. degree from the Hebrew University.
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David
Federmann. David Federmann has served in various management capacities in
FEL since 2000 and since 2002 as Business Development Manager of Freiberger Compound
Materials GmbH in Freiberg, Germany. In 2000 he joined FEL. David Federmann is the son of
Michael Federmann, Chairman of the Companys Board of Directors. David Federmann
holds a bachelors degree in mathematics and philosophy from New York University.
Yaacov
Lifshitz (External Director). Yaacov Lifshitz serves as a director of
several companies and as a lecturer in the fields of economics, public policy and
management. He currently is a lecturer at the Department of Economics and the Department
of Public Policy and Management of Ben-Gurion University. He also currently serves on the
Boards of Directors of KaliInsurance Agencies Ltd. and Carmel Investments Ltd. In
addition, he is a member of the Investment Committee of Angels-Club Ltd., a company
engaged in raising capital for start-up ventures. During the period from 1994 to 2002, Mr.
Lifshitz served at various times as the Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Hamashbir
Lazarchan Israel Ltd., Israel Military Industries Ltd., Spectronix Ltd., Dor Chemicals
Ltd., Dor Energy Ltd., DorGas Ltd. and the Israeli Foreign Trade Risk Insurance Corp. Ltd.
He also served from 1995 to 2002 as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Israel
Management Center. Prior to that he held various senior positions in government, banking
and industry, including Director General of the Israel Ministry of Finance, Chief Economic
Advisor to the Israel Ministry of Defense, Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer
of Israel Discount Bank and President and CEO of Electra (Israel) Ltd. Mr. Lifshitz holds
a bachelors degree in economics and political science and a masters degree in
economics from the Hebrew University. Mr. Lifshitz is a member of the Audit and
Compensation Committees of the Companys Board of Directors. Mr. Lifshitz has also
been designated by the Companys Board of Directors as the Audit Committee
Financial Expert under applicable U.S. and Israeli rules and regulations.
Yigal
Neeman. Yigal Neeman has served since 1994 as the Chairman and
President of the Israel College. From 1989 to 1993, he served as Chairman and as a
shareholder of several industrial, commercial and service companies. Mr. Neeman
served as the President and CEO of Tadiran Electronic Industry Ltd. (Tadiran)
from 1981 to 1989. Prior to that he held a number of management positions in the control
and finance departments of Tadiran. Mr. Neeman completed his accounting studies at
the Hebrew University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Neeman serves as a
member of the Audit and Nominating Committees of the Companys Board of Directors.
Dov
Ninveh. Dov Ninveh has served since 1994 as Chief Financial Officer and a
manager in FEL. He serves as a director of Dan Hotels and Etanit Ltd. Mr. Ninveh served as
a director of Elop from 1996 until 2000. From 1989 to 1994, he served as Deputy General
Manager of Etanit Building Products Ltd. Mr. Ninveh holds a bachelors degree in
economics and management from the Israel Institute of Technology.
Nathan
Sharony (External Director). Nathan Sharony has served since 1997 as a
director for several companies. He currently serves as a director for Bituach Yashir Ltd.,
an insurance company, Union Bank, Ormat Industries Ltd., Genoa Technologies Ltd., H-Tachof
Ltd. and Israel Bonds International Inc. From 1997 to 1999, he served as Chairman of
Technorov Holdings (1993) Ltd. From 1994 to 1997, he was Chief Executive Officer of Israel
Bonds, a U.S. brokerage. Mr. Sharony served as the Director General of the Israel Ministry
of Industry and Trade from 1992 to 1994. Prior to that, Mr. Sharony held a number of
positions in industry and government including head of the Israeli Government Economic
Mission to the U.S., President and Chief Executive Officer of Elop and Vice President for
Logistics of Tadiran Ltd. In 1982, Mr. Sharony completed 30 years of service in the Israel
Defense Forces, retiring with the rank of Major General. Mr. Sharony participated in the
Field Artillery Battery Officers Course in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Mr. Sharony serves as
Chairman of the Audit and Nominating Committees of the Companys Board of Directors.
Directors Fees
At
the annual general shareholders meeting held in 2004, the Companys shareholders
approved payment to directors thereafter in accordance with maximum regulatory rates
payable to External Directors under Israeli law for companies similarly classified based
on their shareholding equity. This amount currently includes an annual fee of $10,436 and
a per meeting fee of $402. Such payments are made either directly to the director or to
his or her employing company.
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At
the Meeting, the Board of Directors will propose that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED,
that Messrs. M. Federmann, Arad, Asheri, D. Federmann, Neeman and Ninveh and Mrs.
Baum are elected as directors of the Company. |
The
Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees to the Board of Directors.
ITEM
2RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
Following
the recommendation by the Companys Audit Committee, it is proposed that Kost, Forer,
Gabbay & Kasierer, a member of Ernst & Young Global Certified Public Accountants,
will be appointed as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending on
December 31, 2007. A representative of the independent auditors will be present at the
Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions from the shareholders.
Such auditors served as the Companys auditors for fiscal year 2006 and have no
relationship with the Company or with any affiliate of the Company, except as auditors.
At
the Meeting, the Board of Directors will propose that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED,
that the Companys independent auditors, Kost, Forer, Gabbay & Kasierer, a member
of Ernst & Young Global, are re-appointed as independent auditors of the Company for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. |
The
Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of this resolution.
MATTERS TO BE REPORTED
In
addition, at the Meeting the Company will present or report on the following matters
relating to fiscal year 2006:
its Independent Auditors' Report, Management Report and Consolidated Financial
Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006;
the dividend paid to shareholders;
the compensation paid to the Company's directors; and
the compensation arrangement with the Company's independent auditors.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
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/s/ Michael Federmann
MICHAEL FEDERMANN Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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/s/ Joseph Ackerman
JOSEPH ACKERMAN President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: July 6, 2007
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
as of December 31, 2006
(In U.S. dollars)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
as of December 31, 2006
In U.S. dollars
C O N T E N T S
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
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December 31,
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Note
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2006
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2005
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents | | |
| | |
$ | 84,564 |
|
$ | 93,887 |
|
Short-term bank deposits | | |
| | |
| 836 |
|
| 742 |
|
Available for sale marketable securities | | |
| | |
| 2,106 |
|
| 2,282 |
|
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful | | |
accounts in the amount of $3,390 and $3,221 as of December | | |
31, 2006 and 2005, respectively) | | |
(3) | | |
| 384,487 |
|
| 346,689 |
|
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | | |
(4) | | |
| 84,601 |
|
| 67,096 |
|
Inventories, net of customer advances | | |
(5) | | |
| 371,962 |
|
| 328,428 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Total current assets | | |
| | |
| 928,556 |
|
| 839,124 |
|
|
|
|
| |
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS AND RECEIVABLES: | | |
Investments in affiliated companies, partnership and other companies | | |
(6) | | |
| 235,723 |
|
| 201,339 |
|
Compensation receivables in respect of fire damages, net | | |
(7) | | |
| 15,530 |
|
| 15,530 |
|
Long-term bank deposits and trade receivables | | |
(8) | | |
| 6,030 |
|
| 2,457 |
|
Severance pay fund | | |
(2P) | | |
| 160,620 |
|
| 141,518 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| 417,903 |
|
| 360,844 |
|
|
|
|
| |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | | |
(9) |
| |
| 294,628 |
|
| 284,997 |
|
|
|
|
| |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET: |
|
|
(10) |
|
|
Goodwill | | |
| | |
| 58,401 |
|
| 58,401 |
|
Other intangible assets, net | | |
| | |
| 70,594 |
|
| 78,771 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| | |
| | |
| 128,995 |
|
| 137,172 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| | |
| | |
$ | 1,770,082 |
|
$ | 1,622,137 |
|
|
|
|
| |
The accompanying notes
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
F-3
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except share data) |
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
Note
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term bank credit and loans | | |
(11) | | |
$ | 17,802 |
|
$ | 30,296 |
|
Current maturities of long-term loans | | |
(14) | | |
| 10,199 |
|
| 7,355 |
|
Trade payables | | |
| | |
| 158,361 |
|
| 120,260 |
|
Other payables and accrued expenses | | |
(12) | | |
| 274,505 |
|
| 216,539 |
|
Customers advances in excess of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
costs incurred on contracts in progress | | |
(13) | | |
| 349,724 |
|
| 237,718 |
|
|
| |
| |
Total current liabilities | | |
| | |
| 810,591 |
|
| 612,168 |
|
|
| |
| |
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | | |
Long-term loans | | |
(14) | | |
| 125,266 |
|
| 224,982 |
|
Advances from customers | | |
(13) | | |
| 126,769 |
|
| 122,263 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | |
(16) | | |
| 17,640 |
|
| 25,868 |
|
Accrued termination liability | | |
(15, 2P) | | |
| 189,067 |
|
| 173,172 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| 458,742 |
|
| 546,285 |
|
|
| |
| |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
|
|
(17) |
|
|
|
| |
| |
MINORITY INTERESTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,871 |
|
|
12,907 |
|
|
| |
| |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
|
|
(18) |
|
|
Share capital: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ordinary shares of New Israeli Shekels (NIS) 1 par value; |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized - 80,000,000 shares as of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2006 and 2005; |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued 42,425,595 and 41,375,545 shares as |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively; |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding 42,016,674 and 40,966,624 shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively | | |
| | |
| 11,876 |
|
| 11,636 |
|
Additional paid-in capital | | |
| | |
| 289,026 |
|
| 278,679 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | |
| | |
| (16,746 |
) |
| (1,340 |
) |
Retained earnings | | |
| | |
| 214,043 |
|
| 166,123 |
|
Treasury shares - 408,921 shares as of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2006 and 2005 | | |
| | |
| (4,321 |
) |
| (4,321 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| 493,878 |
|
| 450,777 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
$ | 1,770,082 |
|
$ | 1,622,137 |
|
|
| |
| |
The accompanying notes
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
F-4
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
Note
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Revenues |
|
|
(19) |
|
|
$ | 1,523,243 |
|
$ | 1,069,876 |
|
$ | 939,925 |
|
Cost of revenues | | |
| | |
| 1,149,768 |
|
| 786,616 |
|
| 689,626 |
|
Restructuring expenses (pre-contract costs and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
write-off) | | |
(1G) | | |
| - |
|
| 3,488 |
|
| - |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Gross profit | | |
| | |
| 373,475 |
|
| 279,772 |
|
| 250,299 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Research and development expenses, net | | |
(20) | | |
| 92,232 |
|
| 71,903 |
|
| 66,846 |
|
Marketing and selling expenses | | |
| | |
| 111,880 |
|
| 78,648 |
|
| 69,912 |
|
General and administrative expenses | | |
| | |
| 77,505 |
|
| 54,417 |
|
| 47,832 |
|
In process research and development write-off | | |
(1G) | | |
| - |
|
| 7,490 |
|
| - |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| 281,617 |
|
| 212,458 |
|
| 184,590 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Operating income | | |
| | |
| 91,858 |
|
| 67,314 |
|
| 65,709 |
|
|
| |
| |
Financial expenses, net | | |
(21) | | |
| (21,456 |
) |
| (11,472 |
) |
| (5,852 |
) |
Other income (expenses), net | | |
(6B) | | |
| 1,814 |
|
| (5,326 |
) |
| 770 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Income before taxes on income | | |
| | |
| 72,216 |
|
| 50,516 |
|
| 60,627 |
|
Taxes on income | | |
(16) | | |
| 20,694 |
|
| 16,335 |
|
| 15,219 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| 51,522 |
|
| 34,181 |
|
| 45,408 |
|
Equity in net earnings (losses) of affiliated companies and | | |
partnership (*) | | |
(6A) | | |
| 14,743 |
|
| (1,636 |
) |
| 6,645 |
|
Minority interests in losses (earnings) of subsidiaries | | |
| | |
| 5,977 |
|
| (58 |
) |
| (180 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Net income | | |
| | |
$ | 72,242 |
|
$ | 32,487 |
|
$ | 51,873 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Earnings per share | | |
Basic net earnings per share | | |
| | |
$ | 1.75 |
|
$ | 0.80 |
|
$ | 1.30 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Diluted net earnings per share | | |
| | |
$ | 1.72 |
|
$ | 0.78 |
|
$ | 1.26 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Number of shares used in computation of basic net earnings per | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
share | | |
| | |
| 41,340 |
|
| 40,750 |
|
| 39,952 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Number of shares used in computation of diluted net earnings | | |
per share | | |
| | |
| 41,880 |
|
| 41,623 |
|
| 41,041 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
(*) Includes
in process research and development write-off of $8,500 in 2005.
The accompanying notes
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
F-5
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
Number of
outstanding
shares
|
|
Share
capital
|
|
Additional
paid-in
capital
|
|
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
|
|
Retained
earnings
|
|
Treasury
shares
|
|
Total
shareholders'
equity
|
|
Total
comprehensive
income
|
|
Balance as of January 1, 2004 |
|
|
|
39,337,304 |
|
$ |
11,273 |
|
$ |
259,033 |
|
$ |
(3,992 |
) |
$ |
190,086 |
|
$ |
(4,321 |
) |
$ |
452,079 |
|
|
|
|
Exercise of options | | |
| 1,223,722 |
|
| 275 |
|
| 10,985 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| 11,260 |
|
Cumulative effect of first time adoption of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the fair value based method for stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
based compensation expenses | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (152 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
|
(152 |
) |
|
|
|
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 1,179 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 1,179 |
|
Stock based compensation | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 3,387 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
|
3,387 |
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (86,692 |
) |
| - |
|
| (86,692 |
) |
Other comprehensive income (losses) net of tax: | | |
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (299 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (299 |
) |
$ | (299 |
) |
Foreign currency translation differences | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 450 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 450 |
|
| 450 |
|
Minimum pension liability adjustment | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (901 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (901 |
) |
| (901 |
) |
Net income | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 51,873 |
|
| - |
|
| 51,873 |
|
| 51,873 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Total comprehensive income | | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
$ | 51,123 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Balance as of December 31, 2004 | | |
| 40,561,026 |
|
$ | 11,548 |
|
$ | 274,432 |
|
$ | (4,742 |
) |
$ | 155,267 |
|
$ | (4,321 |
) |
$ | 432,184 |
|
| |
|
Exercise of options | | |
| 405,598 |
|
| 88 |
|
| 3,423 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 3,511 |
|
| |
|
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 652 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 652 |
|
| |
|
Stock based compensation | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 172 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 172 |
|
| |
|
Dividends paid | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (21,631 |
) |
| - |
|
| (21,631 |
) |
| |
|
Other comprehensive income (losses) net of tax: | | |
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 6,412 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 6,412 |
|
$ | 6,412 |
|
Foreign currency translation differences | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (924 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (924 |
) |
| (924 |
) |
Minimum pension liability adjustment | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (2,086 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (2,086 |
) |
| (2,086 |
) |
Net income | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 32,487 |
|
| - |
|
| 32,487 |
|
| 32,487 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Total comprehensive income | | |
| - |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
$ | 35,889 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Balance as of December 31, 2005 | | |
| 40,966,624 |
|
$ | 11,636 |
|
$ | 278,679 |
|
$ | (1,340 |
) |
$ | 166,123 |
|
$ | (4,321 |
) |
$ | 450,777 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
The accompanying notes are
an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
F-6
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except share data) |
|
Number of
outstanding
shares
|
|
Share
capital
|
|
Additional
paid-in
capital
|
|
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
|
|
Retained
earnings
|
|
Treasury
shares
|
|
Total
shareholders'
equity
|
|
Total
comprehensive
income
|
|
Balance as of January 1, 2006 |
|
|
| 40,966,624 |
|
$ | 11,636 |
|
$ | 278,679 |
|
$ | (1,340 |
) |
$ | 166,123 |
|
$ | (4,321 |
) |
$ | 450,777 |
|
| |
|
Exercise of options | | |
| 1,050,050 |
|
| 240 |
|
| 8,008 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 8,248 |
|
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 2,144 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
|
2,144 |
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 195 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 195 |
|
Dividends paid | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (24,322 |
) |
| - |
|
|
(24,322 |
) |
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income (losses), net of tax: | | |
Unrealized loss on derivative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
instruments | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (15,642 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (15,642 |
) |
$ | (15,642 |
) |
Foreign currency translation differences | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 2,034 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 2,034 |
|
| 2,034 |
|
Decrease in additional minimum pension |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
liability per FAS 87 | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 2,603 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 2,603 |
|
| 2,603 |
|
Adjustment for adoption of FAS 158 for the pension plans as of December 31, 2006 | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (4,341 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (4,341 |
) |
| - |
|
Adjustment for adoption of FAS 158 for the | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
post medical plan as of December 31, 2006 | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (252 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (252 |
) |
| - |
|
Unrealized gain on available for sale | | |
securities | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 192 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 192 |
|
| 192 |
|
Net income | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 72,242 |
|
| - |
|
| 72,242 |
|
|
72,242 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Total comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
61,429 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Balance as of December 31, 2006 | | |
| 42,016,674 |
|
$ | 11,876 |
|
$ | 289,026 |
|
$ | (16,746 |
) |
$ | 214,043 |
|
$ | (4,321 |
) |
$ | 493,878 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss)(net of taxes)
|
December 31,
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Accumulated gains (losses) on derivative instruments |
|
|
$ |
(10,107 |
) |
$ |
5,535 |
|
$ |
(877 |
) |
Accumulated foreign currency translation differences | | |
| 1,900 |
|
| (134 |
) |
| 790 |
|
Accumulated unrealized gain on available for sale securities | | |
| 192 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
Additional minimum pension liability, FAS 87 | | |
| (4,138 |
) |
| (6,741 |
) |
| (4,655 |
) |
Adjustment for FAS 158 adoption | | |
| (4,593 |
) |
| - |
|
| - |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | |
$ | (16,746 |
) |
$ | (1,340 |
) |
$ | 4,742 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
The accompanying notes
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-7
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income | | |
$ | 72,242 |
|
$ | 32,487 |
|
$ | 51,873 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | |
| 58,500 |
|
| 57,718 |
|
| 42,261 |
|
Purchased in process R&D | | |
| - |
|
| 7,490 |
|
| - |
|
Stock based compensation | | |
| 195 |
|
| 172 |
|
| 3,387 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | |
| (4,659 |
) |
| 6,551 |
|
| 153 |
|
Accrued severance pay, net | | |
| (5,197 |
) |
| (6,707 |
) |
| (2,304 |
) |
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant, equipment and investment | | |
| (2,351 |
) |
| (731 |
) |
| 143 |
|
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised | | |
| - |
|
| 652 |
|
| 1,179 |
|
Minority interests in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries | | |
| (5,977 |
) |
| 58 |
|
| 180 |
|
Equity in net losses (earnings) of affiliated companies and partnership, net of | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
dividend received (*) | | |
| (1,696 |
) |
| 13,805 |
|
| 1,505 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
Increase in short and long-term trade receivables, and prepaid expenses | | |
| (58,793 |
) |
| (43,420 |
) |
| (16,871 |
) |
Decrease (increase) in inventories, net | | |
| (69,974 |
) |
| (43,679 |
) |
| 2,932 |
|
Increase (decrease) in trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses | | |
| 75,869 |
|
| (37,859 |
) |
| 20,522 |
|
Increase (decrease) in advances received from customers | | |
| 142,844 |
|
| 202,450 |
|
| (18,535 |
) |
Settlement of royalties with the Office of the Chief Scientist | | |
| - |
|
| (1,371 |
) |
| (3,714 |
) |
Other adjustments | | |
| (35 |
) |
| - |
|
| (1,228 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | |
| 200,968 |
|
| 187,616 |
|
| 81,483 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | |
| (64,809 |
) |
| (58,735 |
) |
| (53,008 |
) |
Acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses (Schedule A) | | |
| - |
|
| (28,331 |
) |
| (2,315 |
) |
Investments in affiliated companies and other companies | | |
| (31,930 |
) |
| (160,861 |
) |
| (18,391 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | | |
| 5,705 |
|
| 2,712 |
|
| 2,560 |
|
Proceeds from sale of investment | | |
| 5,000 |
|
| 3,100 |
|
| - |
|
Investment in long-term bank deposits | | |
| (880 |
) |
| (1,089 |
) |
| (1,203 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of long-term bank deposits | | |
| 780 |
|
| 1,501 |
|
| 1,507 |
|
Short-term deposits, net | | |
| (862 |
) |
| (4 |
) |
| (48 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Net cash used in investing activities | | |
| (86,996 |
) |
| (241,707 |
) |
| (70,898 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | |
Proceeds from exercise of options | | |
| 8,248 |
|
| 3,511 |
|
| 11,260 |
|
Repayment of long-term bank loans | | |
| (188,723 |
) |
| (85,035 |
) |
| (35,826 |
) |
Receipt of long-term bank loans | | |
| 85,053 |
|
| 216,500 |
|
| 58,410 |
|
Dividends paid | | |
| (24,322 |
) |
| (21,631 |
) |
| (86,692 |
) |
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised | | |
| 2,144 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
Change in short-term bank credit and loans, net | | |
| (5,695 |
) |
| 524 |
|
| 216 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | |
| (123,295 |
) |
| 113,869 |
|
| (52,632 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | |
| (9,323 |
) |
| 59,778 |
|
| (42,047 |
) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR | | |
| 93,887 |
|
| 34,109 |
|
| 76,156 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR | | |
$ | 84,564 |
|
$ | 93,887 |
|
$ | 34,109 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
(*) Dividend received | | |
$ | 13,047 |
|
$ | 12,169 |
|
$ | 8,150 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
The accompanying notes
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-8
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands) |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | |
Cash paid during the year for: | | |
Income taxes | | |
$ | 15,955 |
|
$ | 21,475 |
|
$ | 13,305 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Interest | | |
$ | 14,311 |
|
$ | 13,151 |
|
$ | 3,122 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
SCHEDULE A: | | |
Subsidiaries and businesses acquired (*) | | |
| | |
Estimated net fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed | | |
at the date of acquisition was as follows: | | |
| | |
Working capital, net (excluding cash and cash equivalents) |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
39,273 |
|
$ | (707 |
) |
Property, plant and equipment | | |
| - |
|
| (28,875 |
) |
| (10 |
) |
Other long term assets | | |
| - |
|
| (74,363 |
) |
| - |
|
Goodwill and other intangible assets | | |
| - |
|
| (53,291 |
) |
| (1,598 |
) |
In process R&D | | |
| - |
|
| (7,490 |
) |
| - |
|
Deferred income taxes | | |
| - |
|
| 5,404 |
|
| - |
|
Long-term liabilities | | |
| - |
|
| 82,730 |
|
| - |
|
Minority interest | | |
| - |
|
| 8,281 |
|
| - |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| - |
|
$ | (28,331 |
) |
$ | (2,315 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
(*) |
|
In
2004, the assets of Computer Instruments Corporation Inc. (see Note 1(D)). |
|
In
2005, the assets of IMI (see Note 1(E)) and the shares of Elisra (see Note
1(G)). |
The accompanying notes
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-9
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
A. |
|
Elbit
Systems Ltd. (the Company) is an Israeli corporation, 45.4%
owned by the Federmann Group. The Companys shares are traded on the
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and on the Nasdaq National Market in the United
States. The Company and its subsidiaries (the Group) are
engaged mainly in the field of defense electronics. The Companys
principal wholly-owned subsidiaries are the Elbit Systems of America (ESA)
companies and Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Industries Elop Ltd. (Elop).
The Company also owns 70% holdings in Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd.
(Elisra), see Note 1(G). |
|
B. |
|
A
majority of the Groups revenues are derived from direct or indirect sales
to governments or to governmental agencies. As a result, a substantial portion
of the Groups sales is subject to the special risks associated with sales
to governments or to governmental agencies. These risks include, among others,
the dependency on the resources allocated by governments to defense programs,
changes in governmental priorities and changes in governmental approvals
regarding export licenses required for the Group products and for its
suppliers. As for major customers, refer to Note 19(C). |
|
C. |
|
In
July 2003, the Company acquired approximately 54% of the outstanding shares of
Aero Design Development Ltd. (AD&D) an Israeli company in
consideration for $1,406 in cash. The acquisition was accounted for by the
purchase method of accounting. |
|
AD&D
develops, manufactures and builds airborne models and other engineered products. |
|
The
excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible assets acquired in the
amount of approximately $1,334 was allocated to technology ($1,000) to be amortized by
the straight-line method over a period of ten years and to goodwill ($334). |
|
The
results of AD&Ds operations have been included in the consolidated financial
statements from the date of acquisition. |
|
In
July 2005, the Company completed the purchase of the remaining shares of AD&D in
consideration for $1,025 in cash. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of
net tangible assets acquired in the amount of approximately $1,214 was allocated to
technology ($900) to be amortized by the straight-line method over a period of eight
years and to goodwill ($314). |
|
Pro
forma information in accordance with SFAS No. 141 has not been provided, since the net
income of AD&D was not material in relation to total consolidated revenues and net
income for the years 2004 and 2005. |
|
D. |
|
In
August 2004, the Company (through a subsidiary of ESA) acquired a business from
Computer Instruments Corporation Inc. (CIC) of Westbury, New York
in consideration for approximately $2,315 in cash. The acquired assets relate
to the design and manufacture of aviation pressure transducers, air data probes
and air data computers. |
|
The
acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. The excess of the
purchase price over the fair market value of the net tangible assets acquired in the
amount of approximately $1,598 was allocated to technology and other intangible assets to
be amortized over a weighted average period of seven years. |
|
The
results of CICs operations have been included in the consolidated financial
statements from the date of acquisition. |
|
Pro
forma information in accordance with SFAS No. 141 has not been provided, since the
revenues and net income of CIC were not material in relation to total consolidated
revenues and net income for the year 2004. |
F-10
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
E. |
|
In
March 2005, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Cyclone Aviation
Products Ltd. (Cyclone), acquired from Israel Military Industries
Ltd. (IMI) the assets and customers contracts related to the
Aircraft Systems Division of IMI (the Aircraft Division) in
consideration for approximately $7 million, paid in cash (approximately $1
million out of which $718 was paid through balance sheet date) and assumed
liabilities of approximately $6 million. The excess of the purchase price over
the fair value of net tangible assets acquired in the amount of approximately
$1,500 was allocated to customers contracts to be amortized over an
estimated period of four years. |
|
The
Aircraft Division manufactures weapon payloads and external fuel tanks for fighter
aircraft. |
|
The
financial results of the business acquired are included in the Companys
consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. |
|
Pro
forma information in accordance with SFAS No. 141 has not been provided, since the
revenues and net income of the Aircraft Division are not material in relation to the
total consolidated revenues and net income for the years 2004 and 2005. |
|
F. |
|
On
December 27, 2004, the Company reached an agreement with Koor to purchase all
of Koors holdings in Tadiran Communications Ltd. (Tadiran),
which represented approximately a 32% interest in Tadiran, at a price of $37
per share. This purchase was to be made concurrently with Koors purchase
of a portion of the Companys shares from Federmann Enterprises Ltd. (Federmann).
Tadiran is an Israeli company, whose shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock
Exchange. The purchase of the interest in Tadiran was made in several stages as
detailed below. |
|
Tadiran
is a leading company active mainly in the defense communication area. The Company is
active in the C(4)ISR area, and is using integrated communication equipment in its
systems. The Company foresees synergies between its systems operations and Tadiran, by
providing advanced integrated network and communication solutions to its customers.
Consequently, the acquisition of Tadiran resulted in goodwill amounting to $64,200 (see
below). |
|
During
2004, the Company acquired 4.3% of Tadirans outstanding shares on the Tel Aviv
Stock Exchange in consideration for $15,900. |
|
In
the first and the second quarters of 2005, the Company acquired additional 17% of Tadirans
outstanding shares in consideration for $74,100. |
|
As
a result of the acquisition in the second quarter of 2005, the Company was able to
exercise significant influence on Tadiran. In accordance with APB 18, The Equity
Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock, the Companys interest
in Tadiran, which was previously accounted for as available-for-sale securities, was
accounted retroactively under the equity method of accounting (step-by-step
acquisition). |
|
On
August 25, 2005, the Company purchased an additional 5.2% of Tadirans outstanding
shares in consideration for $23,000. Following this purchase, the Company held
approximately 26.5% of Tadirans shares. |
|
On
November 30, 2005, the Company completed the purchase of the remaining shares held by
Koor in Tadiran, for approximately $59.3 million in cash. As of December 31, 2005, the
Company held approximately 40% of Tadirans shares. |
F-11
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
Based
on a purchase price allocation analysis (PPA) performed by an independent
advisor, the investment amount was attributed as follows: |
|
Book value
in Tadiran
|
|
Excess
cost
|
|
Total
|
|
Working capital |
|
|
$ | 14,500 |
|
$ | 100 |
|
$ | 14,600 |
|
Inventory | | |
| 7,700 |
|
| 3,100 |
|
| 10,800 |
|
Long-term assets and investments | | |
| 12,100 |
|
| 300 |
|
| 12,400 |
|
Long-term liabilities | | |
| (14,000 |
) |
| 400 |
|
| (13,600 |
) |
Brand name | | |
| 4,300 |
|
| 4,900 |
|
| 9,200 |
|
Customer base | | |
| - |
|
| 39,400 |
|
| 39,400 |
|
Technology | | |
| 3,600 |
|
| 21,100 |
|
| 24,700 |
|
IPR&D | | |
| - |
|
| 9,400 |
|
| 9,400 |
|
Deferred taxes | | |
| 1,100 |
|
| - |
|
| 1,100 |
|
Goodwill | | |
| 21,200 |
|
| 43,000 |
|
| 64,200 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 50,500 |
|
$ | 121,700 |
|
$ | 172,200 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
The
excess costs over Tadirans book value in the quarters of 2005 are detailed below: |
|
Until
June 30,
2005
|
In the
third
quarter
of 2005
|
In the
fourth
quarter
of 2005
|
Total
|
|
Expected useful lives
|
IPR&D |
$ 5,100 |
$ 1,200 |
$ 3,100 |
$ 9,400 |
|
immediate write-off |
Inventory |
1,600 |
400 |
1,100 |
3,100 |
|
up to a quarter |
Other tangible assets and liabilities |
400 |
100 |
300 |
800 |
|
5 years |
Brand name |
2,500 |
600 |
1,800 |
4,900 |
|
15 years |
Customer base and backlog |
21,200 |
5,200 |
13,000 |
39,400 |
|
2-12 years |
Technology |
11,100 |
2,700 |
7,300 |
21,100 |
|
10 years |
Goodwill |
22,400 |
5,500 |
15,100 |
43,000 |
|
indefinite-subject to |
|
|
|
|
|
|
annual impairment test |
|
|
|
|
|
Total excess of consideration |
over book value |
$64,300 |
$15,700 |
$41,700 |
$121,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
Percentage of interest acquired in Tadiran |
21.3% |
5.2% |
13.5% |
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
On
June 5, 2006, the Company acquired 4.37% of Tadirans outstanding shares in
consideration for approximately $18.3 million. Following the acquisition, the Company
holds approximately 43% of Tadirans shares. |
F-12
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
Based on a PPA performed by an independent advisor, the investment amount was
attributed as follows: |
|
Book value
in Tadiran
|
Excess
cost
|
Total
|
|
Expected useful lives of excess cost
|
Working capital |
$ 2,600 |
$ - |
$ 2,600 |
|
- |
Inventory |
1,000 |
300 |
1,300 |
|
Up to a quarter |
Long-term assets and investments |
1,300 |
100 |
1,400 |
|
5 years |
Long-term liabilities |
(1,800) |
- |
(1,800) |
|
- |
Brand name |
400 |
600 |
1,000 |
|
15 years |
Customer base |
- |
5,300 |
5,300 |
|
2-12 years |
Technology |
200 |
2,300 |
2,500 |
|
10 years |
IPR&D |
- |
1,000 |
1,000 |
|
Immediate write-off |
Goodwill |
2,500 |
2,500 |
5,000 |
|
Indefinite - subject to |
|
|
|
|
|
annual impairment test |
|
|
|
|
|
$6,200 |
$12,100 |
$ 18,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G. |
|
On
July 6, 2005, the Company signed an agreement with Koor to acquire all of
Koors 70% holdings in Elisra, an Israeli company, in consideration
for $70 million ($68.8 million after certain adjustments) in cash. The
parties also agreed on an additional contingent consideration as a result
of future insurance proceeds relating to the fire at Elisras plant
in 2001 (see Note 7). |
|
The
agreement for acquiring Koors holdings in Elisra was signed following the approval
of the transaction by the Companys Audit Committee and Board of Directors, who
obtained a fairness opinion from an independent appraiser regarding the consideration to
be paid for the Elisra shares and following the Companys shareholders approval in
August 2005. |
|
On
November 30, 2005, simultaneously with the acquisition of Koors shares in Tadiran,
the Company completed the purchase of all of the shares of Koor in Elisra for
approximately $68.8 million in cash. Following the completion of the transaction, the
Company owns 70% of Elisra. |
|
The
completion of the purchase of the Elisra shares was made possible following the receipt
of all required approvals, including that of the Israeli Antitrust Authorities. In
accordance with the Israeli antitrust approval, the Company has agreed to fulfill
conditions imposed by the Antitrust Authorities related to the market environment between
the Company and Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. (IAI), which holds the
balance of Elisras shares. Should the Antitrust Authorities conclude, during the
course of a five-year period following the acquisition, that the Company has not complied
with such conditions, the Antitrust Authorities may take various measures, including
steps that could result in the cessation of the joint holdings in Elisra by the Company
and IAI. |
F-13
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
Elisra
is the leading airborne electronic warfare company in Israel with advanced technology and
significant market presence. Elisra has significant complementary technologies and
customer installment base to those of the Group in areas including ELINT systems, EW
suites, airborne warning systems and data links. As such, the Companys management
believes that Elisras business is very synergetic with several of the Companys
areas of operations as the aforementioned technologies and customer installment base will
enable the Group to offer more comprehensive turnkey solutions to its customers and
strengthen its competitive position. Consequently, the acquisition of Elisra resulted in
goodwill amounting to $24,500 (see below). |
|
Based
on a PPA performed by an independent advisor, the purchase price was attributed to the
fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows: |
|
Book value
in Elisra
|
Excess cost
|
Total
|
|
Expected useful lives
of excess cost
|
Current monetary liabilities net |
|
|
|
|
|
of current monetary assets |
$(11,500) |
$ - |
$(11,500) |
|
- |
Pre-acquisition contingency |
15,530 |
- |
15,530 |
|
- |
Other long-term investments |
and receivables |
59,270 |
- |
59,270 |
|
- |
Long-term liabilities |
(100,700) |
- |
(100,700) |
|
- |
Minority interest |
(8,300) |
- |
(8,300) |
|
- |
IPR&D |
- |
7,500 |
7,500 |
|
Immediate write-off |
Inventory |
31,200 |
1,200 |
32,400 |
|
Up to 2 quarters |
Property, plant and equipment |
23,100 |
5,700 |
28,800 |
|
20 years |
Customers base and backlog |
- |
11,800 |
11,800 |
|
10 years |
Technology |
- |
9,500 |
9,500 |
|
10 years |
Goodwill |
- |
24,500 |
24,500 |
|
Indefinite - subject to |
|
|
|
|
|
annual impairment test |
|
|
|
|
|
$ 8,600 |
$ 60,200 |
$ 68,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
pre-acquisition contingency, which amount to $15,530, are related to the compensation
receivables in respect of the fire damage in Elisra (see Note 7 bellow). |
|
The
results of Elisras operations have been included in the consolidated financial
statements from the date of acquisition. |
|
The
following unaudited proforma data is based on historical financial statements of the
Company and Elisra and is provided for comparative purposes only. The proforma
information does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have
occurred had the purchase of the shares been consummated prior to the beginning of the
reported periods. |
|
The
proforma information reflects the results of the Companys operations assuming that
Elisras results were included in the Companys consolidated results at the
beginning of each of the reported periods, and under the following assumptions: |
|
|
(1) |
|
Intangible
assets (customer base, backlog and technology) arising from the acquisition of
Elisras shares of approximately $21,300, are amortized over a period of 10 years. |
|
|
(2) |
|
Excess
of cost over equity purchased allocated to real estate assets of approximately
$5,700, is amortized over a period of 20 years. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
|
(3) |
|
The
cost attributed to purchase IPR&D projects, in the amount of approximately
$7,500 has been charged to operations immediately as a non-recurring item and
is not included in the proforma consolidated results. |
|
|
(4) |
|
Intercompany
balances and transactions, if any, have been eliminated. |
|
|
(5) |
|
Management
fees which were paid to Elisras shareholders and will be paid in the
future to the Company were eliminated in the proforma statements. |
|
For the year ended
December 31,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Revenues |
|
|
$ | 1,264,375 |
|
$ | 1,181,110 |
|
|
| |
| |
Net income as reported | | |
$ | 32,487 |
|
$ | 51,873 |
|
Adjustments: | | |
Elimination of the charge to operations for IPR&D | | |
| 7,490 |
|
| - |
|
Other adjustments, net | | |
| (21,337 |
) |
| 126 |
|
|
| |
| |
Net income - proforma (*) | | |
$ | 18,640 |
|
$ | 51,999 |
|
|
| |
| |
Basic earnings per share - proforma | | |
$ | 0.46 |
|
$ | 1.33 |
|
|
| |
| |
Diluted earnings per share - proforma | | |
$ | 0.45 |
|
$ | 1.29 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
(*) |
|
The
proforma net income for the year ended December 31, 2005 includes a write-off
of pre contract costs and equipment, net in the amount of $2,616 in the Company
and expenses related to cutback in personnel in the amount of $19,103 in Elisra
(see Note 15). |
|
Following
the acquisition of Elisras shares in the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company
identified and wrote-off duplicated inventories and equipment in the amount of $3,488
which was recorded as restructuring costs in the cost of revenues. |
|
H. |
|
In
October 2005, the Company invested an amount of $2.5 million in Chip PC Ltd.
(Chip PC), an Israeli company, in consideration for a 20%
interest in Chip PC. |
|
Chip
PC develops and manufactures Post PC solutions, focused on enabling
server-based- computing technologies to replace traditional PCs and deploy and control
large numbers of workstations. |
|
The
excess of the amount paid for the Chip PC shares acquired over their book value is
approximately $2.4 million. Based on a PPA performed by an independent advisor, this
excess was allocated mainly to technology ($1.6 million) to be amortized by a
straight-line method over a period of 5 8 years and to goodwill ($1.1 million).
The financial results of the investee acquired are included in the Companys
consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition, as equity in net earnings
(losses) of affiliated companies. |
|
I. |
|
In
October 2005, the Company established a U.K. subsidiary UAV Tactical
Systems Ltd. (U-Tacs), in which the Company holds 51% and the
rest of the shares are held by Thales U.K.. U-Tacs will be the
manufacturing and support center of the Watchkeeper program an
Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) program for the U.K. MOD. U-Tacs will establish
the capabilities to design, manufacture, integrate and fly tacticalUAV
systems, consisting of air vehicles, ground control stations, data links,
payloads and launch and recovery subsystems (see Note 2(AA)). |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
J. |
|
On
May 31, 2006, the Companys U.S. subsidiary Kollsman, Inc. (Kollsman)
acquired Preferred B shares of Sandel Avionics, Inc. (Sandel), which constituted a
20% interest in Sandel on a fully diluted and as converted basis in
consideration for $12.5 million (represented by a $11.5 million cash payment
and a $1 million holdback to be paid within 12 months). Sandel, based in Vista,
California, produces specialized integrated display systems and other products
for the commercial aviation market. The Company expects that some of Kollsmans
new products will be integrated with Sandels display electronics for the
general aviation market. |
|
Kollsman
has an option to buy the remaining 80% interest in Sandel for a period of 30 months after
the initial investment at the equivalent price per share as the first transaction. During
the option period, Kollsman has the right to representation on the Sandel board of
directors, as well as several specific minority rights. In addition, Kollsman and Sandel
have formed an alliance to cooperate on product development and marketing. |
|
As the Preferred shares do not represent in substance common stock (as defined in EITF 02-14), the
investment in Sandel is accounted for under the cost basis. |
Note 2- |
|
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
|
The
consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP). As
applicable to the consolidated financial statements of the Group, such principles are
substantially identical to accounting principles generally accepted in Israel, except as
described in Note 23. |
|
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the financial statements
and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
|
B. |
|
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS IN U.S. DOLLARS |
|
The
Companys revenues are generated mainly in U.S. dollars. In addition, most of the
Companys costs are incurred in U.S. dollars. The Companys management believes
that the U.S. dollar is the primary currency of the economic environment in which the
Company operates. Thus, the functional and reporting currency of the Company is the U.S.
dollar. |
|
Transactions
and balances originally denominated in U.S. dollars are presented at their original
amounts. Transaction and balances in other currencies have been remeasured into U.S.
dollars in accordance with principles set forth in SFAS No. 52 Foreign Currency
Translation. All exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement mentioned above
are reflected in the statement of income in financial income or expenses. |
|
For
those foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency has been determined to be other than
the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates and
statement of income items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the
year. Resulting translation differences are recorded as a separate component of
accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders equity. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
C. |
|
PRINCIPLES
OF CONSOLIDATION |
|
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and
majority-owned subsidiaries. |
|
The
consolidated subsidiaries include Elop, ESA, Elisra and other Israeli and non-Israeli
subsidiaries. |
|
Intercompany
transactions and balances including profit from intercompany sales not yet realized
outside the Group have been eliminated upon consolidation. |
|
Cash
equivalents, are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to
cash with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition. |
|
E. |
|
SHORT-TERM
BANK DEPOSITS |
|
Short-term
bank deposits are deposits with maturities of more than three months but less than one
year. The shortterm bank deposits are presented at their cost. |
|
F. |
|
AVAILABLE
FOR SALE MARKETABLE SECURITIES |
|
Investments
in marketable securities are classified as available for sale securities according to
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 115 Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, (SFAS No. 115). Accordingly,
these securities are stated at fair market value, with unrealized gains and losses, net
of taxes, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of
shareholders equity. Realized gains and losses on sale of investments and a decline
in value which is considered to be other-than-temporary, are included in the consolidated
statements of income as finance income (loss). |
|
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory write-offs are
provided for slow-moving items or technological obsolescence for which recoverability is
not probable. |
|
Cost
is determined as follows: |
|
|
|
|
Raw
materials using the average cost method. |
|
|
|
|
Costs
incurred on long-term contracts in progress include direct labor, material,
subcontractors, other direct costs and an allocation of overheads, which represent
recoverable costs incurred for production, allocable operating overhead cost and, where
appropriate, research and development costs (refer to Note 2(T)). |
|
|
|
|
Labor
overhead is generally included on a basis of hourly rates and is allocated to each
project according to the amount of hours expended. Material overhead is allocated to each
project based on the value of direct material that is charged to the project. |
|
Advances
from customers are allocated to the applicable contract inventories and are presented as
net amounts. Advances in excess of related inventories are classified as liabilities. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
H. |
|
INVESTMENT
IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES, PARTNERSHIP AND OTHER COMPANIES |
|
Investments
in non-marketable shares of companies in which the Group holds less than 20% and the
Group does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and
financial policies of the companies are recorded at cost. |
|
Investments
in companies and partnership over which the Group can exercise significant influence
(generally, entities in which the Group holds between 20% and 50% of voting rights) are
presented using the equity method of accounting. Profits on intercompany sales, not
realized outside the Group, are eliminated. The Group discontinues applying the equity
method when its investment (including advances and loans) is reduced to zero and it has
not guaranteed obligations of the affiliate or otherwise committed to provide further
financial support to the affiliate. |
|
A
change in the Companys proportionate share of a subsidiarys or investees
equity, resulting from issuance of common or in substance common shares by the subsidiary
or investee to third parties, is recorded as a gain or loss in the consolidated income
statements. If the realization is not assured, such as when the issuing company is a
development stage company, the gain from issuance is accounted for as an equity
transaction pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 51 Accounting Sales of Stock
by a Subsidiary. |
|
Management
evaluates investments in affiliates and other companies for evidence of other than
temporary declines in value. When relevant factors indicate a decline in value that is
other than temporary, the Company records a provision for the decline in value. A
judgmental aspect of accounting for investments involves determining whether an
other-than-temporary decline in value of the investment has been sustained. Such
evaluation is dependent on the specific facts and circumstances. Accordingly, management
evaluates financial information (e.g. budgets, business plans, financial statements,
etc.) in determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in value exists. Factors
indicative of an other-than-temporary decline include recurring operating losses, credit
defaults and subsequent rounds of financings at an amount below the cost basis of the
investment. This list is not all inclusive and management weighs all quantitative and
qualitative factors in determining if an other-than-temporary decline in value of an
investment has occurred. The results of 2005 include an impairment loss related to the
investment in ISI (see Note 6(B)2)). |
|
Long-term
trade and other receivables, from extended payment agreements, are recorded at their
estimated present values (determined based on the original market rates of interest). |
|
J. |
|
LONG-TERM
BANK DEPOSITS |
|
Long-term
bank deposits are deposits with maturities of more than one year. These deposits are
presented at cost and with accumulated interest. |
|
K. |
|
PROPERTY,
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
|
Property,
plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and investment
grants. For equipment produced for the Groups own use, cost includes materials,
labor and overhead, but not in excess of the fair value of the equipment. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
Depreciation
is calculated by the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets at
the following annual rates: |
|
%
|
|
Buildings |
2-6.6 |
|
Instruments, machinery and equipment |
6-33 |
Office furniture and other |
6-33 |
|
Motor vehicles |
12-33 |
(mainly 15%) |
|
Land
rights and leasehold improvements generally over the term of the lease. |
|
As
a governmental incentive for industrial companies in Israel, the Investment Center,
which is a branch of the Israel Ministry of Industry and Trade, permits industrial
companies to submit a request to qualify as an Approved Enterprise. An
Approved Enterprise is entitled to certain benefits in respect of capital investments.
The benefits may be in the form of reduced tax rates and of capital grants received as a
percentage of the investments of the Approved Enterprise. The amount of a capital grant
is determined as a percentage of the Approved Enterprise investment in property, plant
and equipment. As a condition to the granting of these benefits, the Approved Enterprise
is obligated to perform the applicable industrial plan as detailed in the request to the
Investment Center (see Note 16(A)(3) and 17(K)). These capital grants are non-royalty
bearing and are not conditioned on the results of operations. As the capital grants are a
direct participation in the cost of the acquisition of property, plant and equipment they
are offset against the cost of property, plant and equipment. |
|
Intangible
assets are stated at cost net of accumulated amortization. Intangible assets are
amortized over their useful life using the straight-line method. |
|
N. |
|
IMPAIRMENT
OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS |
|
The
Groups long-lived assets and identifiable intangible assets are reviewed for
impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to
be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the
future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If an asset is
determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by
which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. |
|
Goodwill
represents the excess of the cost of acquired businesses over the net fair values of the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill is no longer
amortized, but is instead tested for impairment at least annually (or more frequently if
impairments indicators arise). |
|
SFAS
142 prescribes a two phase process for impairment testing of goodwill. The first phase
screens for impairment, while the second phase (if necessary) measures impairment. |
F-19
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
In
the first phase of impairment testing, goodwill attributable to each of the reporting
units is tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with
its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value,
the second phase is then performed. The second phase of the goodwill impairment test
compares the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill with the carrying
amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting units goodwill
exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an
amount equal to that excess. |
|
Fair
value of a reporting unit is determined using the discounted future cash flows method.
Significant estimates used in the methodology include estimates of future cash flows,
future short-term and long-term growth rates and weighted average cost of capital for
each of the reporting units. |
|
For
each of the three years in the perios ended December 31, 2006, no impairment losses have
been identified. |
|
Under
Israeli law and employment agreements, the Groups companies in Israel are required
to make severance payments and, in certain situations, pay pensions to terminated
employees. The benefit is calculated based on the employees latest salary and the
period of his/her employment. |
|
The
Groups companies in Israel record a liability for the amount that would have to be
paid to the employees as severance payment in the event of the companies shut down. |
|
The
companies obligation for severance pay and pension is provided by monthly deposits
with insurance companies, pension funds and by an accrual. The value of severance pay
funds is presented in the balance sheet and includes profits accumulated to balance sheet
date. The amounts deposited may be withdrawn only after fulfillment of the obligations
pursuant to Israeli severance pay law or labor agreements. The values of the deposited
funds are based on the cash surrendered value of these funds and include profits. |
|
Severance
pay expenses for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 amounted to
approximately $19,161, $17,500 and $15,574, respectively. |
|
The
Group generates revenues mainly from long-term contracts involving the design,
development, manufacture and integration of defense systems and products.
In addition, to a minor extent, the Company is providing support and services for such
systems and products. |
|
Revenues
from long-term contracts are recognized based on Statement of Position 81-1 Accounting
for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts (SOP
81-1) according to which revenues are recognized on the percentage-of-completion
basis. |
|
Sales
under long-term fixed-price contracts which provide for a substantial level of
development efforts in relation to total contract efforts are recorded using the
cost-to-cost method of accounting as the basis to measure progress toward completing the
contract and recognizing revenues. According to this method, sales and profits are
recorded based on the ratio of costs incurred to estimated total costs at completion. In
certain circumstances, when measuring progress toward completion, the Company considers
other factors, such as achievement of performance milestones. |
|
Sales
and anticipated profit under long-term fixed-price production type contracts are recorded
on a percentage-of-completion basis, using the units-of-delivery as the basis to measure
progress toward completing the contract and recognizing revenues. In certain
circumstances, which involve long-term fixed-price
|
F-20
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
production
type contracts for non-homogenous or small quantity of units, revenue is recognized based
on the achievement of performance milestones, which provide a more reliable and objective
measure to the extent of progress toward completion. |
|
Sales
and anticipated profit under long-term fixed-price contracts that involve both
development and production are recorded using the cost-to-cost method and
units-of-delivery method as applicable to the phase of the contract, as the basis to
measure progress toward completion. In addition, when measuring progress toward
completion under the development portion of the contract, the Company considers other
factors, such as achievement of performance milestones. |
|
The
percentage-of-completion method of accounting requires management to estimate the cost
and gross profit margin for each individual contract. Estimated gross profit or loss from
long-term contracts may change due to changes in estimates resulting from differences
between actual performance and original estimated forecasts. Such changes in estimated
gross profit are recorded in results of operations when they are reasonably determinable
by management, on a cumulative catch-up basis. Anticipated losses on contracts are
charged to earnings when determined to be probable. |
|
Sales
under cost-reimbursement-type contracts are recorded as costs are incurred. Applicable
estimated profits are included in earnings in the proportion that incurred costs bear to
total estimated costs. |
|
Amounts
representing contract change orders, claims or other items are included in sales only
when they can be reliably estimated and realization is probable. Penalties and awards
applicable to performance on contracts are considered in estimating sales and profit
rates and are recorded when there is sufficient information to assess anticipated
contract performance. |
|
The
Group believes that the use of the percentage-of-completion method is appropriate as the
Group has the ability to make reasonably dependable estimates of the extent of progress
towards completion, contract revenues and contract costs. In addition, contracts executed
include provisions that clearly specify the enforceable rights regarding services to be
provided and received by the parties to the contracts, the consideration to be exchanged
and the manner and terms of settlement. In all cases the Group expects to perform its
contractual obligations, and its customers are expected to satisfy their obligations
under the contract. |
|
In
cases where the contract involves the delivery of products and performance of services,
the Group follows the guidelines specified in EITF 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with
Multiple Deliverables in order to allocate the contract fees between the products
accounted for under SOP 81-1 and the services. |
|
In
certain circumstances, sales under short-term fixed-price production type contracts are
accounted for in accordance with SAB No. 104, Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements (SAB 104), and recognized when the following criteria are
met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sellers
price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, no further obligation exists and
collectability is reasonably assured. |
|
As
for research and development costs accounted for as contract costs refer to Note 2(T). |
|
Pre-contract
costs are deferred and included in inventory, only when such costs can be directly
associated with a specific anticipated contract and if their recoverability from the
specific contract is probable according to the guidelines of SOP 81-1. |
F-21
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
The
Group estimates the costs that may be incurred under its basic warranty and records a
liability in the amount of such costs at the time revenue is recognized. The specific
terms and conditions of those warranties vary depending upon the product sold and the
country in which the Group does business. Factors that affect the Groups warranty
liability include the number of delivered products, engineering estimates and anticipated
rates of warranty claims. The Group periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded
warranty liability and adjusts the amount as necessary. |
|
Changes
in the Groups provision for warranty, which is included in the Companys
balance sheet, during the years, are as follows: |
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Balance, at January 1 |
|
|
$ | 31,797 |
|
$ | 34,230 |
|
Warranties issued during the year | | |
| 27,733 |
|
| 19,223 |
|
Warranties forfeited or exercised during the year | | |
| (15,113 |
) |
| (21,656 |
) |
|
| |
| |
Balance, at December 31 | | |
$ | 44,417 |
|
$ | 31,797 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
T. |
|
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COST |
|
Research
and development costs, net of participations, are charged to operations as incurred.
Group sponsored research and development costs primarily include independent research and
development and bid and proposal efforts. |
|
Under
certain arrangements in which a customer participates in product development costs, the
Groups portion of such unreimbursed costs is expensed as incurred.
Customer-sponsored research and development costs incurred pursuant to contracts are
accounted for as part of the contract costs. |
|
Certain
Group companies in Israel receive grants (mainly royalty-bearing) from the Government of
Israel and from other sources for the purpose of funding approved research and
development projects. The grants are not to be repaid, but instead the Group companies will be sometimes obliged to pay
royalties as a percentage of future sales if and when sales are generated from the funded projects.
These grants are recognized as a deduction from research and
development costs at the time the applicable company is entitled to such grants on the
basis of the research and development costs incurred, since the payment of royalties is not probable
when the grants are received. |
|
The
Group accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes. This Statement prescribes the use of the liability method whereby
deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences
between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured
using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are
expected to reverse. The Group provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce
deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. |
|
V. |
|
CONCENTRATION
OF CREDIT RISKS |
|
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Group to concentrations of credit risk consist
principally of cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term deposits and trade
receivables. |
F-22
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
The
majority of the Groups cash and cash equivalents and deposits are invested in
dollar instruments with major banks in Israel and in the United States. Management
believes that the financial institutions that hold the Group investments are financially
sound, and accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to these investments. |
|
The
Groups trade receivables are derived primarily from sales to large and stable
customers and governments located mainly in Israel, the United States and Europe. The
Group performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and to date, has not
experienced any unexpected material losses except for a one-time loss in 2002 of
approximately $4,600 due to the insolvency of one of the Groups customers. An
allowance for doubtful accounts is determined with respect to those amounts that the
Group has determined to be doubtful of collection. |
|
W. |
|
DERIVATIVE
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
|
Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133), requires companies to recognize
all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e. gains or
losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and
qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging
relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging
instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure
being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or a hedge of a net investment in a
foreign operation. |
|
For
derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge (i.e.,
hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a liability or an
identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective
portion of the gain and loss on thederivative instrument as well as the offsetting
loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the
same line item associated with the hedged item in current earnings during the period of
the change in fair value. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument in
excess of the cumulative change in the fair value of the asset or liability hedge, if
any, is recognized as financial expense in current earnings during the period of change.
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge (i.e.
hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to
a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative
instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into
earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction in the same
period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining
gain or loss on the derivative instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the
present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, is recognized as a
financial expense in current earnings during the period of change. |
|
For
derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is
recognized as a financial expense in current earnings during the period of change. |
|
As
part of its hedging strategy, the Group enters into forward exchange contracts in order
to protect the Group from the risk that the eventual dollar cash flows from the sale of
products to international customers will be adversely affected by changes in the exchange
rates. |
|
As
of December 31, 2006, the Group had forward contracts with a notional amount of
approximately $315,900 to purchase and sell foreign currencies (113,300 Euro,
88,700 Great Britain Pounds (GBP) and other currencies). |
|
The
fair value of the foreign exchange contracts and the options as of December 31, 2006 is a
liability of approximately $13,400. |
F-23
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
X. |
|
STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION |
|
Effective
January 1, 2004, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No.
123. Under the modified prospective method of adoption selected by the Company under the
provisions of SFAS No. 148, the recognition provisions are applied to all employee awards
granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2004, and to previously granted awards that
were not fully vested on the date of adoption. Compensation cost is recorded over the
vesting period on a straight-line basis. |
|
The
cumulative effect on deferred taxes relating to stock based compensation resulting from
the adoption of SFAS No. 123 amounted to a reduction of $152 and was recorded as a
one-time adjustment to additional paid-in capital in 2004. |
|
Effective
January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provision of Statement 123(R), using the
modified prospective method. The adoption of Statement 123(R) had an immaterial effect on
the Companys financial position and results of operations. |
|
The
fair value of options is estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following weighted average assumptions: |
|
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
Divided yield |
- |
2.25% |
2.20% |
Expected volatility |
- |
25.60% |
26.70% |
Risk-free interest rate |
- |
4.50% |
4.00% |
Expected life |
- |
4 years |
4 years |
|
Y. |
|
FAIR
VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
|
The
carrying amount reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, short-term
bank deposits, trade receivables, short-term bank credit and loans and trade payables
approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of such instruments. |
|
The
carrying amount of the available for sale securities is recorded according to its fair market value,
as determined by quoted market prices on the stock exchange. |
|
The
fair value of long-term loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using
current interest rates for loans of similar terms and maturities. The carrying amount of
the long-term loans approximates their fair value. |
|
The
fair value of foreign currency contracts (used for hedging purposes) is estimated by
obtaining current quotes from investment bankers. |
|
It
was not practicable to estimate the fair value of the Groups investments in shares
of non-public companies that are accounted for under the cost method because of the lack
of a quoted market price and the inability to obtain valuation of each company without
incurring excessive costs. The carrying amounts of these companies as of December 31,
2005 and 2006 were $6,345 and $2,845, respectively, and represent the original cost of
acquisition. As noted in Note 2H above, management is constantly monitoring such
investments for other-than-temporary decline in value. |
|
Z. |
|
BASIC
AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE |
|
Basic
net earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of ordinary
shares outstanding during each year. Diluted net earnings per share is computed based on
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during each year, plus
dilutive potential ordinary shares considered outstanding during the year. Outstanding
stock options are excluded from the calculation of the diluted net earnings per ordinary
share when their effect is anti-dilutive. In all the years presented no stock options
were excluded. |
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ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
AA. |
|
VARIABLE
INTEREST ENTITIES |
|
FASB
Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an
Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulleting No. 51 (FIN 46)
provides a framework for identifying Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)
and determining when a company should include the assets, liabilities, non-controlling
interests and results of activities of a VIE in its consolidated financial statements. |
|
In
general, a VIE is an entity that either (1) has an insufficient amount of equity to carry
out its principal activities, without additional subordinated financial support, (2) has
a group of equity owners that are unable to make significant decisions about the entitys
activities, or (3) has a group of equity owners that do not have the obligation to absorb
the entitys losses or the right to receive returns generated by its operations. FIN
46 requires the consolidation of a VIE by its primary beneficiary. The primary
beneficiary is the entity that absorbs a majority of the entitys expected losses,
receives a majority of the entitys expected residual returns, or both, as a result
of ownership, contractual or other financial interests in the entity. |
|
U-Tacs
is considered to be a variable interest entity. As the Company is the primary
beneficiary, U-Tacs is consolidated in the Companys financial statements. |
|
AB. |
|
IMPACT
OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS |
|
|
(1) |
|
In
July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN
48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the
minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being
recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 utilizes a two-step approach for
evaluating tax positions. Recognition (step one) occurs when an enterprise
concludes that a tax position, based solely on its technical merits, is
more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement (step two)
is only addressed if step one has been satisfied. Under step two, the tax
benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit, determined on a
cumulative probability basis that is more-likely-than-not to be realized upon
ultimate settlement. |
|
FIN
48 applies to all tax positions related to income taxes, including tax positions
considered to be routine as well as those with a high degree of uncertainty. |
|
FIN
48 has expanded disclosure requirements, which include a tabular roll forward of the
beginning and ending aggregate unrecognized tax benefits as well as specific detail
related to tax uncertainties for which it is reasonably possible the amount of
unrecognized tax benefit will significantly increase or decrease within twelve months.
These disclosures are required at each annual reporting period and if a significant
change occurs in an interim period. |
|
FIN
48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The cumulative effect
of applying FIN 48 will be reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained
earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48. |
|
|
(2) |
|
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS
157). This statement provides a single definition of fair value, a
framework for measuring fair value, and expanded disclosures concerning fair
value. Previously, different definitions of fair value were contained in
various accounting pronouncements creating inconsistencies in measurement and
disclosures. SFAS 157 applies under those previously issued pronouncements that
prescribe fair value as the relevant measure of value, except SFAS 123(R) and
related interpretations. The statement does not apply to accounting standard
that require or permit measurement similar to fair value but are not intended
to represent fair value. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the
impact of adopting SFAS 157. |
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ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
|
(3) |
|
In
September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 158, Employers Accounting
for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment
of FASB Statements No 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (SFAS 158). SFAS 158
requires plan sponsors of defined benefit pension and other postretirement
benefit plans (collectively, postretirement benefit plans) to
recognize the funded status of their postretirement benefit plans in the
statement of financial position, measure the fair value of plan assets and
benefit obligations as of the date of the fiscal year-end statement of
financial position, and provide additional disclosures. Effective December 31,
2006, the Company adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS
158. The effect of adopting SFAS 158 on the Companys financial condition
at December 31, 2006 has been included in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements. See Note 15 for further discussion of the effect of
adopting SFAS 158 on the Companys consolidated financial statements. |
|
|
(4) |
|
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities(SFAS 159). This
Statement provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets
and liabilities at fair value. Generally accepted accounting principles have
required different measurement attributes for different assets and liabilities
that can create artificial volatility in earnings. The Statements
objective is to reduce both complexity in accounting for financial instruments
and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and
liabilities differently. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an
entitys first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 159. |
|
Certain
financial statement data for prior years has been reclassified to conform to current year
financial statement presentation. |
Note 3- |
|
TRADE RECEIVABLES, NET |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Open accounts (*) |
|
|
$ |
315,254 |
|
$ |
254,056 |
|
Unbilled receivables | | |
| 72,623 |
|
| 95,854 |
|
Less - allowance for doubtful accounts | | |
| (3,390 |
) |
| (3,221 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 384,487 |
|
$ | 346,689 |
|
|
| |
| |
(*) Includes affiliated companies | | |
$ | 9,673 |
|
$ | 6,283 |
|
|
| |
| |
Note 4- |
|
OTHER
RECEIVABLES AND PREPAID EXPENSES |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
$ | 17,737 |
|
$ | 18,708 |
|
Prepaid expenses | | |
| 31,385 |
|
| 22,065 |
|
Government institutions | | |
| 21,681 |
|
| 9,451 |
|
Employees | | |
| 787 |
|
| 1,029 |
|
Others | | |
| 13,011 |
|
| 15,843 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 84,601 |
|
$ | 67,096 |
|
|
| |
| |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
Note 5- |
|
INVENTORIES, NET OF CUSTOMER ADVANCES |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Cost incurred on long-term contracts in progress |
|
|
$ | 373,045 |
|
$ | 314,362 |
|
Raw materials | | |
| 90,075 |
|
| 81,781 |
|
Advances to suppliers and subcontractors | | |
| 41,037 |
|
| 40,095 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| 504,157 |
|
| 436,238 |
|
Less - | | |
Cost incurred on contracts in progress deducted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
from customer advances (see Note 13)(*) | | |
| 49,455 |
|
| 16,178 |
|
Advances received from customers (*) | | |
| 77,246 |
|
| 84,083 |
|
Provision for losses | | |
| 5,494 |
|
| 7,549 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 371,962 |
|
$ | 328,428 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
The
Company has transferred legal title of inventories to certain customers as collateral for
advances received. |
|
(*)
Advances are allocated to
the relevant inventories on a per-project basis. In cases (projects) where the
advances are in excess of the inventories, the net amount is presented as a
liability. In cases where the inventories are in excess of advances received,
the net amount is included in inventories. |
Note 6- |
|
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES, PARTNERSHIP AND OTHER COMPANIES |
|
A. |
|
Investments
in companies accounted for under the equity method: |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Tadiran (1) |
|
|
$ |
176,374 |
|
$ |
156,142 |
|
SCD (2) | | |
| 30,804 |
|
| 25,059 |
|
VSI (3) | | |
| 5,398 |
|
| 6,451 |
|
Opgal (4) | | |
| 4,705 |
|
| 3,380 |
|
Chip PC (5) | | |
| 2,189 |
|
| 2,516 |
|
Others (6) | | |
| 2,361 |
|
| 1,446 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 221,831 |
|
$ | 194,994 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Tadiran Communications Ltd. (Tadiran) a publicly-traded
43%-owned investee registered in Israel, is involved in the worldwide market for
military communications systems and equipment and is also active in the civilian
communications market. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
The summarized financial information regarding Tadiran (see Note 1(F)) is as follows: |
|
Balance
Sheet Information: |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
$ | 340,204 |
|
$ | 312,093 |
|
Non-current assets | | |
| 103,343 |
|
| 104,118 |
|
|
| |
| |
Total assets | | |
$ | 443,547 |
|
$ | 416,211 |
|
|
| |
| |
Current liabilities | | |
$ | 238,294 |
|
$ | 243,972 |
|
Non-current liabilities | | |
| 36,548 |
|
| 43,840 |
|
Shareholders' equity | | |
| 168,705 |
|
| 128,399 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 443,547 |
|
$ | 416,211 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
Income
Statement Information: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Revenues |
|
|
$ | 258,795 |
|
$ | 271,424 |
|
Gross profit | | |
$ | 105,632 |
|
$ | 120,510 |
|
Net income | | |
$ | 42,118 |
|
$ | 29,879 |
|
|
As
of December 31, 2006, the fair market value of Tadirans shares held by the Company
was $207,128. |
|
|
(2) |
|
Semi
Conductor Devices (SCD) is an Israeli partnership, held 50% by the
Company and 50% by Rafael Armaments Development Authority Ltd. (Rafael).
SCD is engaged in the development and production of various thermal detectors
and laser diodes. SCD is jointly controlled and therefore is not consolidated
in the Companys financial statements. |
|
|
(3) |
|
Vision
Systems International LLC (VSI) based in San Jose, is a California
limited liability company that is held 50% by ESA and 50% by a subsidiary of
Rockwell Collins Inc. VSI operates in the area of helmet mounted display
systems for fixed wing military and paramilitary aircraft. VSI is jointly
controlled and therefore is not consolidated in the Companys financial
statements. |
|
|
(4) |
|
Opgal
Optronics Industries Ltd. (Opgal) is an Israeli company owned 50.1%
by the Company and 49.9% by a subsidiary of Rafael. Opgal focuses mainly on
commercial applications of thermal imaging and electro-optic technologies. The
Company jointly controls Opgal with Rafael, and therefore Opgal is not
consolidated in the Companys financial statements. |
|
|
(5) |
|
Chip
PC Ltd. is an Israeli company, of which approximately 20% is held by the
Company. Chip PC develops and manufactures Post PC solutions,
focused on enabling server-based-computing technologies to replace traditional
PCs and deploy and control large numbers of workstations. |
|
|
(6) |
|
Mediguide
Inc. (Mediguide) and its Israeli subsidiary, Mediguide Ltd., were
established in 2000 as a spin-off from the Company. The share capital of
Mediguide consists of Common shares and Preferred A, B, C and D shares. The
Common shares and the Preferred shares, both have voting rights. The Company
holds all of the Common shares of Mediguide which constitute approximately 55%
(41% on a fully diluted basis) of the voting rights of Mediguide. During 2001
2004, Mediguide issued Preferred shares to other investors |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
|
|
|
in consideration
for approximately $34,355. The Preferred shares issued entitle the other
investors to preference rights senior to all other classes of shares previously
issued by Mediguide in a liquidation or a deemed liquidation event. Therefore,
the Company did not record any gain as a result of the above transaction. In
addition, the Preferred shares entitle their holders to certain participating
rights. Accordingly, based on the guidance in EITF 96-16, the Company does not
consolidate Mediguide. The carrying value of the investment in Mediguide is
zero. |
|
|
(7) |
|
Equity
in net earnings (losses) of affiliated companies is as follows: |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Tadiran (*) |
|
|
$ | 3,988 |
|
$ | (11,121 |
) |
$ | (1,120 |
) |
SCD | | |
| 5,466 |
|
| 5,115 |
|
| 4,563 |
|
VSI | | |
| 5,354 |
|
| 4,641 |
|
| 3,710 |
|
Others | | |
| (65 |
) |
| (271 |
) |
| (508 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 14,743 |
|
$ | (1,636 |
) |
$ | 6,645 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
(*) |
|
The
Companys share in Tadirans 2006 results includes a loss of $2,400
as a result of exercise of options in Tadiran. |
|
|
(8) |
|
The
summarized aggregate financial information of companies accounted for under the
equity method, excluding Tadiran (see Note 6(A)(1)), is as follows: |
|
Balance
Sheet Information: |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
$ | 165,411 |
|
$ | 138,312 |
|
Non-current assets | | |
| 27,896 |
|
| 19,115 |
|
|
| |
| |
Total assets | | |
$ | 193,307 |
|
$ | 157,427 |
|
|
| |
| |
Current liabilities | | |
$ | 85,576 |
|
$ | 59,067 |
|
Non-current liabilities | | |
| 7,929 |
|
| 13,622 |
|
Shareholders' equity | | |
| 99,802 |
|
| 84,738 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 193,307 |
|
$ | 157,427 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
Income
Statement Information: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Revenues |
|
|
$ | 298,499 |
|
$ | 266,841 |
|
$ | 213,680 |
|
Gross profit | | |
$ | 79,309 |
|
$ | 63,938 |
|
$ | 55,285 |
|
Net income | | |
$ | 18,902 |
|
$ | 13,345 |
|
$ | 15,195 |
|
|
|
(9) |
|
See
Note 17(E) for guarantees. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
B. |
|
Investments
in companies accounted for on a cost basis |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Soltam (1) |
|
|
$ | - |
|
$ | 3,500 |
|
ISI (2) | | |
| 1,830 |
|
| 1,830 |
|
AAI (3) | | |
| 1,000 |
|
| 1,000 |
|
Sandel (4) | | |
| 11,047 |
|
| - |
|
Others | | |
| 15 |
|
| 15 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 13,892 |
|
$ | 6,345 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Soltam
Systems Ltd. (Soltam), held 10%, is an Israeli company engaged in
the development and manufacturing of military systems in the artillery sector.
In December 2006, the Company sold its holdings in Soltam in consideration for
$5,000, to be paid in 24 monthly installments bearing interest of Libor+1%. An
amount of $2,341 was recorded as other long-term receivables. A gain of $1,500
was recorded as other income. |
|
|
(2) |
|
ImageSat
International N.V. (ISI), held 14% (10% on a fully diluted basis),
is engaged in the operation of satellite photography formations and commercial
delivery of satellite photography for civil purposes. During the fourth quarter
of 2005, the fair value of ISI decreased as a result of a decrease in ISIs
backlog and estimated future cash flows. Based on a valuation performed by an
independent advisor, the Company wrote-off approximately $5,400 of its
investment in ISI. |
|
|
(3) |
|
AeroAstro
Inc. (AAI), held 8.33% (on a fully diluted basis) is a Delaware
corporation engaged in innovative micro and nanospacecraft applications. AAI
manufactures low-cost satellite systems and components, used in its own
spacecraft and for spacecraft development in and outside the U.S. |
|
|
(4) |
|
Sandel
Avionics, Inc. (Sandel) based in Vista, California, produces specialized
integrated display systems and other products for the commercial aviation market. In
2006, Kollsman acquired Preferred B Shares, which constitute a 20% interest in Sandel on
a fully diluted and as converted basis. |
Note 7- |
|
COMPENSATION RECEIVABLES IN RESPECT OF FIRE DAMAGE, NET |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Receivables from insurance company (A) |
|
|
$ | 25,884 |
|
$ | 25,884 |
|
Net of contingent payment to Koor (B) | | |
| 10,354 |
|
| 10,354 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 15,530 |
|
$ | 15,530 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
A. |
|
On
March 17, 2001, a fire broke out in the manufacturing plants in two of Elisras
subsidiaries (the companies). The fire caused damage to equipment,
building, inventory and work in progress. Up to December 31, 2005 and 2006,
advances were received from the insurance company in the aggregate amount of
approximately $10 million. |
|
Upon
the acquisition of Elisra in 2005, as part of the assets purchased in the business
combination, the Company recorded the receivables from the insurance company at their
estimated value of approximately $26 million considering the advances previously received
from the insurance companies in years prior to the acquisition. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
The
claim submitted by the companies to the insurance company, and which is based on the
terms of the insurance policy, also includes a demand for consequential damages along
with other damages that the companies believe are covered by the insurance policy.
Therefore, the total amount of the claim is much higher than the book value of the damage
and the cost of repairing the building. |
|
The
companies are taking legal action in order to receive the insurance claim and they have
submitted a claim to the District Court of Tel-Aviv against the insurance company and its
assessors, in the aggregate amount of $96 million. In light of the duration of the
proceedings, the managements of the companies decided to classify the balance of the
compensation receivable from the insurance company as a long-term receivable. |
|
In
April 2004, the companies filed a request with the Court, for issuance of a partial
judgment, in the amount of $33 million (in excess of the advances already paid by the
insurance company) based on the admission made by the insurance company and its
representatives of an obligation deriving from the insurance event, while the dispute
remains regarding the amount of the damages. |
|
In
December 2004, a hearing was held in the Court wherein the force of a judgment was given
to an agreement of the parties pursuant to which a separate bank account was opened, in
which the insurance company deposited $15 million. Every withdrawal from such account
requires approval of the Court until the proceedings on the claim are concluded. In
accordance with the aforesaid agreement, the claim was transferred for mediation. A
number of meetings took place during 2005 and 2006, including a visit of the reinsurance
representatives with the Company, however the mediation did not result in an agreement
between the parties. |
|
In
light of the failure of the mediation proceeding, on September 19, 2006 the mediator
notified the Court of discontinuance of the proceeding. |
|
On
September 21, 2006, the Company requested from the Court to renew the legal proceedings
and requested that a ruling be made on the request for a partial ruling that had been
filed on April 21, 2004 as described above. A hearing on the ruling is scheduled for
March 18, 2007. |
|
In
the opinion of the companies, based on, among other things, the opinion of their legal
advisors regarding this matter, it is difficult to estimate the chances that the
companies will receive the full amount of the claim, even though it is considered to be
well founded. Nonetheless, the managements of the companies estimate, based on the
opinion of their legal advisors that the chances are good of receiving indemnification
from the insurance company, in an amount at least equal to the balance of the receivable which
they recorded as an asset in the financial statements. |
|
B. |
|
In
the agreement the Company signed with Koor, for the purchase of Elisras
shares, it was agreed that the Company will pay Koor 40% of the
consideration received from the insurance company, up to $30 million and
25%-27.5% of additional consideration received (see Note 1(G)). |
|
C. |
|
The
receivables in respect of the fire damages and related payable to Koor
represent pre-acquisition contingencies that were recognized in connection
with the acquisition of Elisra in 2005, as part of the purchase price allocation
(see Note 1(G)). |
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ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
Note 8- |
|
LONGTERM BANK DEPOSITS AND TRADE RECEIVABLES |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Deposits with banks for loans granted to employees (*) |
|
|
$ | 1,287 |
|
$ | 1,200 |
|
Long-term trade and other receivables (**) | | |
| 4,701 |
|
| 1,219 |
|
Other deposits with banks | | |
| 42 |
|
| 38 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 6,030 |
|
$ | 2,457 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
(*) |
|
The
deposits are linked to the Israeli CPI, bear annual interest of 4% and are
presented net of current maturities of $429 (2005 $539). |
|
|
|
(**) |
|
Other
receivables include receivables in the amount of $2,341 with respect to the
sale of Soltam, to be paid in 24 monthly installments (see Note 6(B)(1)). The
installments bear annual interest rate of Libor +1%. As of December 31, 2006
the rate was 6.3%. |
Note 9- |
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Cost (1): |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements (2) | | |
$ | 185,182 |
|
$ | 177,435 |
|
Instruments, machinery and equipment (3) | | |
| 356,545 |
|
| 332,956 |
|
Office furniture and other | | |
| 43,085 |
|
| 38,406 |
|
Motor vehicles | | |
| 53,954 |
|
| 49,538 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| 638,766 |
|
| 598,335 |
|
Accumulated depreciation | | |
| (344,138 |
) |
| (313,338 |
) |
|
| |
| |
Depreciated cost | | |
$ | 294,628 |
|
$ | 284,997 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
expenses for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 amounted to $50,323,
$44,576 and $35,001, respectively. |
|
(1) |
|
Net
of investment grants received (mainly for instruments, machinery and equipment)
in the amounts of $33,409 and $ 32,879 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes
rights in approximately 9,225 square meters of land in Tirat Hacarmel, Israel.
The land is leased from the Israel Land Administration until the years 2014 to
2024 with a renewal option for additional periods of up to 49 years. The Companys
rights in the land have not yet been registered in its name. |
|
Includes
rights in approximately 10,633 square meters of land in Rehovot, Israel. The land is
leased from the Israel Land Administration until the year of 2043 with a renewal option
for additional periods of up to 49 years. The Companys rights in the land have not
yet been registered in its name. |
|
Includes
rights in approximately 10,386 square meters of land in Bnei Brak, Israel. The land is
leased from the Israel Land Administration (through the years 2010-2017) with a renewal
option for additional periods of up to 49 years. The Companys rights in the land
have not yet been registered in its name. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes
equipment produced by the Group for its own use in the aggregate amount of
$96,131 and $82,518 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
|
(4) |
|
As
for pledges of assets see Note 17(G) and 17(J). |
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ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
Note 10- |
|
INTANGIBLE
ASSETS, NET |
|
Weighted average number
of years of amortization
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Original cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Technology (1) |
|
|
|
14 | |
$ | 108,786 |
|
$ | 108,786 |
|
Trade marks (2) | | |
|
17 | |
| 8,000 |
|
| 8,000 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| 116,786 |
|
| 116,786 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
Accumulated amortization: | | |
Technology | | |
| | |
| 43,592 |
|
| 35,815 |
|
Trade marks | | |
| | |
| 2,600 |
|
| 2,200 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| 46,192 |
|
| 38,015 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
Amortized cost | | |
| | |
$ | 70,594 |
|
$ | 78,771 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
Goodwill (3) | | |
| | |
$ | 58,401 |
|
$ | 58,401 |
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
(1) |
|
The
technology acquired consists of five major items as follows: |
|
In
2000, the Company completed a merger with Elop. A portion of the purchase price was
allocated to technology ($45,000), based on an independent appraisal. The technology
acquired in the merger with Elop comprises various technologies relating to: |
|
|
|
a. |
|
Diode
pumped and other advanced solid-state lasers incorporating add-on eye-safety
options. |
|
|
|
b. |
|
Detectors
for thermal imaging devices, including 2-D arrays for second and third
generation forward looking infrared sensors. |
|
|
|
c. |
|
Line
of sight command, control and stabilization systems employing computerized
digital controllers. |
|
|
|
d. |
|
Sophisticated
image and signal processing, utilizing modern equipment and software. |
|
|
|
e. |
|
High
precision mechanical and optical component design and manufacturing for the
visible, ultraviolet and infrared spectra, including special and exotic
materials, diffractive and planar optics, space borne lightweight optics and
multi-layer coatings. |
|
|
|
f. |
|
Aviation
instruments such as precision altimeters and air speedometers. |
|
In
2000, EFW Inc. acquired from Honeywell Inc., Honeywells business relating to
head-up displays and tracking systems for pilot helmets. An amount of $9,300 was
allocated to the acquired technology based on its estimated fair value as prepared by the
Company. |
|
In
2001 and 2002, the Company acquired a Brazilian company which serves as a center for the
production and logistic support of defense electronics programs in Brazil. An amount of
$5,500 was allocated to technology related to the maintenance and support of avionic
equipment. |
|
In
2002, the Company acquired the business of the Defense Systems Division of Elron Telesoft
in consideration for $5,700. An amount of $5,100 was allocated to the technology related
to the government information technology control systems software developed by Elron
Telesoft. |
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ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
In
2005, the Company acquired 70% of Elisras shares as detailed in Note 1(G) above, in
consideration for $68,800. An amount of $21,300 was allocated to the technology related
to electronic warfare (EW) systems, command communication (C(2)) systems and
data link products. |
|
|
(2) |
|
Includes
trade marks acquired in the merger with Elop in 2000. |
|
|
(3) |
|
Includes
mainly goodwill resulting from the merger with Elop ($18,700) in 2000, goodwill
acquired from Honeywell Inc. ($2,090) in 2000, goodwill resulting from the
acquisition of IEI ($3,300) in 2001 and goodwill resulting from the acquisition
of Elisra ($24,300) in 2005. |
|
|
(4) |
|
Changes in goodwill,
during the years, are as follows: |
|
2006
| |
2005
| |
Balance, at January 1 |
|
|
$ | 58,401 |
|
$ | 33,706 |
|
Goodwill acquired during the year: | | |
Elisra | | |
| - |
|
| 24,344 |
|
AD & D | | |
| - |
|
| 341 |
|
Others | | |
| - |
|
| 10 |
|
|
| |
| |
Balance, at December 31 | | |
$ | 58,401 |
|
$ | 58,401 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
B. |
|
Amortization
expenses amounted to $8,176, $7,742 and $7,260 for the years ended December 31,
2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
|
C. |
|
The
annual amortization expense relating to intangible assets other than
goodwill existing as of December 31, 2006 is estimated to be as follows: |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
$ |
8,100 |
|
2008 | | |
| 7,600 |
|
2009 | | |
| 7,100 |
|
2010 | | |
| 6,500 |
|
2011 | | |
| 6,500 |
|
Thereafter | | |
| 34,800 |
|
|
| |
Total | | |
$ | 70,600 |
|
|
| |
Note 11- |
|
SHORT-TERM
BANK CREDIT AND LOANS |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Short-term bank loans: |
Interest Rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
In U.S. dollars |
|
|
|
4.75-7.86% |
|
|
6-6.2% |
|
$ |
6,660 |
|
$ | 17,491 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
Short-term bank credit: | | |
In NIS unlinked | | |
|
7.25% |
|
|
5.8% | |
| 2,929 |
|
| 2,828 |
|
In U.S. dollars | | |
|
6.68-8.25% |
|
|
6-6.4% |
|
|
8,213 |
|
|
9,977 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
11,142 |
|
|
12,805 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
|
|
|
$ |
17,802 |
|
$ |
30,296 |
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
Weighted Average Interest Rate |
|
|
|
6.74% |
|
|
5.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
Note 12- |
|
OTHER
PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Payroll and related expenses |
|
|
$ | 78,514 |
|
$ | 65,400 |
|
Provision for vacation pay | | |
| 39,841 |
|
| 32,879 |
|
Provision for income taxes, net of advance paid | | |
| 21,096 |
|
| 5,374 |
|
Value added tax (VAT) payable | | |
| 9,044 |
|
| 2,667 |
|
Provisions for royalties | | |
| 23,344 |
|
| 22,943 |
|
Provision for warranty | | |
| 44,417 |
|
| 31,797 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | |
| - |
|
| 2,140 |
|
Liability in respect of hedge transactions | | |
| 13,442 |
|
| 1,619 |
|
Others (*) | | |
| 44,807 |
|
| 51,720 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 274,505 |
|
$ | 216,539 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
(*) Others -
primarily includes provisions for estimated future costs in respect
of (1) provision for losses, penalties and the probable loss from claims (legal
or unasserted) in the ordinary course of business (e.g. damages caused by the
items sold and claims as to the specific products ordered), (2) unbilled
services of service providers. |
Note 13- |
|
CUSTOMERS
ADVANCES IN EXCESS OF COSTS INCURRED ON CONTRACTS IN PROGRESS |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Advances received |
|
|
$ | 603,194 |
|
$ | 460,242 |
|
Less - | | |
Advances presented under long-term liabilities | | |
| 126,769 |
|
| 122,263 |
|
Advances deducted from inventories | | |
| 77,246 |
|
| 84,083 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| 399,179 |
|
| 253,896 |
|
Less - | | |
Costs incurred on contracts in progress (see Note 5) | | |
| 49,455 |
|
| 16,178 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 349,724 |
|
$ | 237,718 |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
As
for guarantees and liens see Note 17(F). |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
|
Interest |
|
Years of |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
Currency
|
|
%
|
|
maturity
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Banks |
|
|
U.S. dollars |
|
|
2.98% - |
|
|
mainly |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | |
| | |
Libor + 2.3% | | |
2-3 | | |
$ | 135,355 |
|
$ | 229,370 |
|
Office of Chief | | |
NIS-linked to | | |
| | |
| | |
| |
|
Scientist | | |
the Israeli-CPI | | |
3.2 | | |
| | |
| - |
|
| 2,713 |
|
Other | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 110 |
|
| 254 |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 135,465 |
|
| 232,337 |
|
Less-current maturities | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 10,199 |
|
| 7,355 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
$ |
125,266 |
|
$ |
224,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
The
Libor rate as of December 31, 2006 was 5.3%. |
|
The
maturities of these loans after December 31, 2006 are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
2007 - current maturities |
|
|
$ |
10,199 |
|
2008 | | |
| 117,454 |
|
2009 | | |
| 5,170 |
|
2010 | | |
| 175 |
|
2011 | | |
| 180 |
|
2012 and thereafter | | |
| 2,287 |
|
|
| |
| | |
$ | 135,465 |
|
|
| |
|
See
Note 17(F) for covenants. |
|
In
order to secure liabilities to banks as well as guarantees to customers and performance
guarantees, a subsidiary granted first priority liens and/or floating liens on all of its
property and assets with no limitation as to amount, and specific liens on its short-term
investments (see Note 17(G)). |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
Note 15- |
|
BENEFIT
PLANS AND ACCRUED TERMINATIONAL LIABILITY |
|
ESA,
the Companys subsidiary in the U.S., has adopted for its employees in U.S. benefits
plans as follows: |
|
Defined
Benefit Retirement Plan |
|
ESA
has three defined benefit pension plans (the Plans) which cover the employees
of EFW and Kollsman Monthly benefits are based on years of benefit service and annual
compensation. Annual contributions to the Plans are determined using the unit credit
actuarial cost method and are equal to or exceed the minimum required by law. Pension
fund assets of the Plans are invested primarily in stock, bonds and cash by a financial
institution, as the investment manager of the Plans assets. Pension expense is
allocated between cost of sales and general and administrative expenses, depending on the
responsibilities of the employee. |
|
The
measurement date for the EFW and Kollsman benefit obligation is December 31, 2006. The
following table sets forth the Plans funded status and amounts recognized in the
consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005: |
|
December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Changes in benefit obligation: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | | |
$ | 51,305 |
|
$ | 42,698 |
|
Service cost, end of year | | |
| 3,869 |
|
| 3,242 |
|
Interest cost | | |
| 2,981 |
|
| 2,543 |
|
Amendments | | |
| 73 |
|
| 320 |
|
Actuarial losses | | |
| (228 |
) |
| 3,517 |
|
Benefits paid | | |
| (1,221 |
) |
| (1,015 |
) |
|
| |
| |
Benefit obligation at end of year | | |
$ | 56,779 |
|
$ | 51,305 |
|
|
| |
| |
Changes in Plan Assets: | | |
Fair value of Plans assets at beginning of year | | |
| 33,344 |
|
| 25,102 |
|
Actual return on Plan assets (net of expenses) | | |
| 4,450 |
|
| 1,215 |
|
Employer contribution | | |
| 6,581 |
|
| 8,042 |
|
Benefits paid | | |
| (1,221 |
) |
| (1,015 |
) |
|
| |
| |
Fair value of Plans assets at end of year | | |
$ | 43,154 |
|
$ | 33,344 |
|
|
| |
| |
Accrued benefit cost, end of year: | | |
Funded status | | |
| (13,625 |
) |
| (17,962 |
) |
Unrecognized prior service cost | | |
| 215 |
|
| 157 |
|
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | | |
| 12,894 |
|
| 15,480 |
|
|
| |
| |
Accrued benefit cost, end of year | | |
$ | (516 |
) |
$ | (2,325 |
) |
|
| |
| |
Amount recognized in the statement of financial position: | | |
Accrued benefit liability | | |
| (13,625 |
) |
| (13,700 |
) |
Intangible asset | | |
| - |
|
| 157 |
|
Deferred tax assets | | |
| 4,731 |
|
| 4,216 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | |
| 8,378 |
|
| 7,002 |
|
|
| |
| |
Net amount recognized | | |
$ | (516 |
) |
$ | (2,325 |
) |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Components of net periodic pension cost: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Service cost | | |
$ | 3,869 |
|
$ | 3,242 |
|
Interest cost | | |
| 2,981 |
|
| 2,543 |
|
Expected return on Plans assets | | |
| (2,938 |
) |
| (2,133 |
) |
Amortization of prior service cost | | |
| 14 |
|
| (15 |
) |
Amortization of transition amount | | |
| - |
|
| 69 |
|
Recognized net actuarial loss | | |
| 846 |
|
| 569 |
|
|
| |
| |
Total net periodic benefit cost | | |
$ | 4,772 |
|
$ | 4,275 |
|
|
| |
| |
| | |
Weighted average assumptions: | | |
Discount rate as of December 31, | | |
|
5.75% |
|
|
5.75% |
|
Expected long-term rate of return on Plan's assets | | |
|
8.50% |
|
|
8.50% |
|
Rate of compensation increase | | |
|
3.00% |
|
|
3.00% |
|
|
Asset
Allocation by Category as of December 31: |
|
2006
|
2005
|
Asset Category |
|
|
Equity Securities |
61.0% |
65.9% |
Debt Securities |
34.5% |
26.4% |
Other |
4.5% |
7.7% |
|
|
|
Total |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
The
investment policy of ESA is directed toward a broad range of securities. The diversified
portfolio seeks to maximize investment return while minimizing the risk levels associated
with investing. The investment policy is structured to consider the retirement plans
obligations and the expected timing of benefit payments. The target asset allocation for
the Plan years presented is as follows: |
|
2006
|
2005
|
Asset Category |
|
|
Equity Securities |
60.0% |
60.0% |
Debt Securities |
37.0% |
37.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
3.0% |
|
|
|
Total |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
In
developing the overall expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, ESA used a
building block approach in which rates of return in excess of inflation were considered
separately for equity securities, debt securities, real estate and all other assets. The
excess returns were weighted by the representative target allocation and added along with
an approximate rate of inflation to develop the overall expected long-term rate of
return. It
is the policy of ESA to at least meet the ERISA minimum contribution requirements for a
plan year. The minimum contribution requirements for the 2006 Plan year and the quarterly
contributions requirements for the 2005 Plan year have been satisfied as of December 31,
2006. However, ESA anticipates that it will make an additional discretionary contribution
of approximately $537 during 2007 in order to increase the Plans funded current
liability percentage. Benefit payments over the next five years are expected to be $1,532
in 2007; $1,697 in 2008; $1,982 in 2009, $2,281 in 2010 and $2,503 in 2011. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
ESA
initiated a retiree medical benefit plan at EFW which arose from a side-letter agreement
to the union negotiations in November 2002. In 2006, ESA identified this benefit
obligation and evaluated the impact to the financial statements for prior years. The
accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation (APBO) for prior years is $1,642 for 2002,
$1,589 for 2003 and $1,386 for 2004 through 2006, respectively. The accrued expense for
prior years is $640 for 2004, $905 for 2005 and $1,094 for 2006. |
|
The
measurement date for ESA benefit obligation is December 31, 2006. The following table
sets forth the Plans funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006. |
|
December 31, 2006
|
|
Change in Benefit Obligation: |
|
|
| |
|
Benefit obligation at beginning of period | | |
$ | 1,589 |
|
Service cost, at the end of period | | |
| 82 |
|
Interest cost | | |
| 84 |
|
Actuarial (gain) / loss | | |
| (241 |
) |
Benefits paid | | |
| (127 |
) |
|
| |
Benefit obligation at end of period | | |
$ | 1,387 |
|
|
| |
Change in Plan Assets: | | |
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Actual return on plan assets (net of expenses) | | |
Employer contribution | | |
| 127 |
|
Benefits paid | | |
| (127 |
) |
|
| |
Fair value of plan assets at end of period |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
| |
Accrued benefit cost, end of period: | | |
Funded status | | |
$ | (1,387 |
) |
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) / loss | | |
| (381 |
) |
Initial unrecognized transition obligation | | |
| - |
|
Unrecognized prior service cost | | |
| 674 |
|
|
| |
Accrued benefit cost, end of period | | |
$ | (1,094 |
) |
|
| |
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position: | | |
Accrued benefit liability | | |
$ | (1,387 |
) |
Deferred tax asset | | |
| 41 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | |
| 252 |
|
|
| |
Net amount recognized | | |
$ | (1,094 |
) |
|
| |
Current | | |
$ | 272 |
|
Non Current | | |
$ | 822 |
|
|
| |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
December 31, 2006
|
Components of net periodic pension |
|
|
| |
|
cost (for period): | | |
Service cost | | |
$ | 82 |
|
Interest cost | | |
| 84 |
|
Expected return on plan assets | | |
| - |
|
Amortization of prior service cost | | |
| 150 |
|
|
|
Total net periodic benefit cost | | |
$ | 316 |
|
|
|
Additional information: | | |
Accumulated benefit obligation | | |
$ | 1,387 |
|
|
|
Weighted-average assumptions as of end of period: | | |
Discount rate | | |
| 5.75 |
% |
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year | | |
| 8.00 |
% |
Ultimate health care cost trend rate | | |
| 5.00 |
% |
|
Defined
Contribution Plan |
|
The
401(k) savings plan (401(k) plan) is a defined contribution retirement plan that covers
all eligible employees, as defined in section 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Employees may elect to contribute a percentage of their annual gross compensation to the
401(k) plan. ESA may make discretionary matching contributions as determined by ESA.
Total expense under the 401(k) plan amounted to $2,503, $1,984 and $1,744 for the years
ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Expense for the deferred
401(k) plan is allocated between cost of sales and general and administrative
expenses depending on the responsibilities of the related employees. |
|
Non-Qualified
Defined Contribution Plan |
|
ESA
implemented two new benefit plans for the executives of the organization. The
non-qualified, defined contribution plan is structured under Section 409(A). The plan
provides the employees at vice president level and above the opportunity to defer up to
100% of their salary and bonus or any amount below that to the 409(A) plan. The company
will provide a match of 50 cents on the dollar up to 10% of the employees total
salary and incentive based compensation. The contribution can be made into the 401(k),
409(A) or both plans. The intent was to provide comparable defined contribution plan
benefits across the three ESA locations for the senior management. The 409(A) plan funds
are contributed to several life insurance policies. These policies have been designated
for the provision of pension through the 409(A) plan. The total contributions to the plan
were $161 for 2006. |
|
The
second plan implemented is a non-qualified, defined benefit plan for the top four
executives of ESA. The plan provides a calculated, guaranteed payment in addition to
their regular pension through the company upon retirement. The plan is funded with
several life insurance policies. They are not segregated into a trust or otherwise
effectively restricted. These policies are corporate owned assets that are subject
to the claims of general creditors and cannot be considered as formal plan assets. The
defined benefit plan put in place meets the ERISA definition of an unfunded deferred
compensation plan maintained for the benefit of a select group of management or highly
compensated employees. The plan assets currently are valued at $434 and the related
liability for the pension payments is $95. As of December 31, 2006, no executives had
vested in the plan. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
Adoption
of Statement 158 |
|
On
December 31, 2006, the Company adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of
Statement 158. Statement 158 required the Company to recognize the unfunded status (i.e.,
the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit
obligations) of its pension plan in the December 31, 2006 statement of financial
position, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, net
of tax. The adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income at adoption represents
the net unrecognized actuarial losses, unrecognized prior service costs, and unrecognized
transition obligation remaining from the initial adoption of Statement 87, all of which
were previously netted against the plans funded status in the Companys
statement of financial position pursuant to the provisions of Statement 87. These amounts
will be subsequently recognized as net periodic pension cost pursuant to the Companys
historical accounting policy for amortizing such amounts. Further, actuarial gains and
losses that arise in subsequent periods and are not recognized as net periodic pension
cost in the same periods will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income.
Those amounts will be subsequently recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost
on the same basis as the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at
adoption of Statement 158. |
|
The
incremental effects of adopting the provisions of Statement 158 on the Companys
statement of financial position at December 31, 2006 are presented in the following
table. The adoption of Statement 158 had no effect on the Companys consolidated
statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2006, or for any prior period
presented, and it will not effect the Companys operating results in future periods.
Had the Company not been required to adopt Statement 158 at December 31, 2006, it would
have recognized an additional minimum liability pursuant to the provisions of Statement
87. The effect of recognizing the additional minimum liability is included in table below
in the column labeled Prior to Application of Statement 158. |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
Prior to
Adopting SFAS
158
|
|
Effect of
Adopting SFAS
158
|
|
As Reported at
December 31,
2006
|
|
Accrued termination liability |
|
|
$ | (183,234 |
) |
$ | (5,833 |
) |
$ | (189,067 |
) |
Deferred income tax assets | | |
$ | 16,497 |
|
$ | 1,240 |
|
$ | 17,737 |
|
Accumulative other | | |
comprehensive loss |
|
|
$ |
(4,138 |
) |
$ | (4,593 |
) |
$ | (8,731 |
) |
|
Included
in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2006 is the following amounts
that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost: unrecognized prior
service costs of $889 ($577 net of tax) and unrecognized actuarial losses $12,513 ($8,154
net of tax). The transition obligation, prior service cost, and actuarial loss included
in accumulated other comprehensive income and expected to be recognized in net periodic
pension cost during the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2007 is $8 ($8 net of tax), $164
($114 net of tax), and $535 ($374 net of tax), respectively. |
|
Liability
for Elisras Employees |
|
In
February 2007, Elisras Board of Directors approved the framework of a new
efficiency plan, including a reduction in the number of employees with a potential
efficiency plan cost of up to $16,000. Elisras Board of Directors determined that
execution of the reduction in the number of employees is subject to preparation of a
detailed list of the specific employees, the adequate availability of financing for the
execution of the plan and the expected return on such expense in the future. |
|
As
of the approved date of these financial statements, Elisras management had not
completed the above mentioned procedures and therefore was unable to estimate the total
extent of the effiency plan and its execution period. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
|
(1) |
|
Measurement
of taxable income under Israels Income Tax (Inflationary Adjustments)
Law, 1985: |
|
Results
for tax purposes for the Company and certain of its Israeli subsidiaries are measured and
reflected in accordance with the change in the Israeli Consumer Price Index (CPI).
As explained above in Note 2(B), the consolidated financial statements are presented in
U.S. dollars. The differences between the change in the Israeli CPI and in the NIS/U.S.
dollar exchange rate cause a difference between taxable income and the income before
taxes reflected in the consolidated financial statements. |
|
In
accordance with paragraph 9(f) of SFAS No. 109, the Company has not provided deferred
income taxes on the above differences resulting from changes in exchange rates and
indexing for tax purposes. |
|
|
(2) |
|
Tax
benefits under Israels Law for the Encouragement of Industry (Taxes),
1969: |
|
The
Company and certain subsidiaries in Israel (mainly Elop and Cyclone Aviation Products
Ltd.) are Industrial Companies, as defined by the Law for the Encouragement
of Industry (Taxes), 1969, and as such, these companies are entitled to certain tax
benefits, mainly amortization of costs relating to know-how and patents over eight years,
accelerated depreciation and the right to deduct public issuance expenses for tax
purposes. |
|
|
(3) |
|
Tax
benefits under Israels Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments,
1969: |
|
Several
expansion programs of the Company and certain of its Israeli subsidiaries (the
companies) have been granted Approved Enterprise status under Israels
Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959. For some expansion programs, the
companies have elected the grants track and for others they have elected the alternative
tax benefits track, waiving grants in return for tax exemptions. |
|
Accordingly,
certain income of the companies, derived from the Approved Enterpriseexpansion
programs is tax exempt for two-years and subject to reduced tax rates of 25% for a
five-year to eight-year period or tax exempt for a ten-year period commencing in the year
in which the companies had taxable income (limited to twelve years from commencement of
production or fourteen years from the date of approval, whichever is earlier). As of
December 31, 2006, the tax benefits for these exiting expansion programs will expire
within the period of 2007 to 2012. |
|
The
entitlement to the above benefits is subject to the companies fulfilling the conditions
specified in the above referred law, regulations published hereunder and the letters of
approval for the specific investments in Approved Enterprises. In the event
of failure to comply with these conditions, the benefits may be canceled and the
companies may be required to refund the amount of the benefits, in whole or in part,
including interest. (For liens see Note 17(J)). As of December 31, 2006, the
Companys management believes that the companies are meeting all conditions of the
approvals. |
|
As
of December 31, 2006, retained earnings included approximately $251,661 in tax-exempt
profits earned by the companies Approved Enterprises. If the retained
tax-exempt income is distributed, in manner other than liquidation, it would be taxed at the corporate tax rate applicable
to such profits as if the Company had not elected the alternative tax benefits track
(currently - 25%), and an income tax liability would be incurred of approximately
$83,887 as of December 31, 2006. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
The
companies boards of directors have decided that their policy is not to declare
dividends out of such tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no deferred income taxes have been
provided on income attributable to the companies Approved Enterprises,
as such retained earnings are essentially permanent in duration. |
|
In
Israel, income from sources other than the Approved Enterprise during the
benefit period will be subject to tax at the regular corporate tax rate of 31% (see also
Note 16(H)). |
|
Since
the companies are operating under more than one approval, and since part of their taxable
income is not entitled to tax benefits under the above mentioned law and is taxed at the
regular tax rate of 31%, the effective tax rate is the result of a weighted combination
of the various applicable rates and tax exemptions, and the computation is made for
income derived from each approval on the basis of formulas specified in the law and in
the approvals. |
|
B. |
|
NON-ISRAELI
SUBSIDIARIES |
|
Non-Israeli
subsidiaries are taxed based on tax laws in their countries of residence (mainly in the
U.S.). |
|
C. |
|
INCOME
BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Income before taxes on income: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Domestic | | |
$ | 44,712 |
|
$ | 27,391 |
|
$ | 43,642 |
|
Foreign | | |
| 27,504 |
|
| 23,125 |
|
| 16,985 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 72,216 |
|
$ | 50,516 |
|
$ | 60,627 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Taxes on income: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Current taxes: | | |
Domestic | | |
$ | 15,124 |
|
$ | 5,161 |
|
$ | 7,415 |
|
Foreign | | |
| 8,302 |
|
| 4,506 |
|
| 7,651 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| 23,426 |
|
| 9,667 |
|
| 15,066 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Taxation previous years: | | |
Domestic | | |
| 1,928 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Deferred income taxes: | | |
Domestic | | |
| (3,856 |
) |
| 4,029 |
|
| 709 |
|
Foreign | | |
| (804 |
) |
| 2,639 |
|
| (556 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| (4,660 |
) |
| 6,668 |
|
| 153 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 20,694 |
|
$ | 16,335 |
|
$ | 15,219 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
Deferred
income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used
for income tax purposes. Significant components of net deferred tax assets and
liabilities are as follows: |
|
|
Deferred (1) Tax asset (liability)
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Current
|
|
Non-current
|
|
As of December 31, 2006 |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Deferred tax assets: | | |
Reserves and allowances | | |
$ | 23,904 |
|
$ | 21,998 |
|
$ | 1,906 |
|
Inventory | | |
| 2,301 |
|
| 2,301 |
|
| - |
|
Investments in affiliates | | |
| 1,300 |
|
| 1,300 |
|
| - |
|
Net operating loss carryforwards | | |
| 18,738 |
|
| 328 |
|
| 18,410 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| 46,243 |
|
| 25,927 |
|
| 20,316 |
|
Valuation allowance | | |
| (24,885 |
) |
| (7,736 |
) |
| (17,149 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Net deferred tax assets | | |
| 21,358 |
|
| 18,191 |
|
| 3,167 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Deferred tax liabilities: | | |
Intangible assets | | |
| (9,780 |
) |
| - |
|
| (9,780 |
) |
Property, plant and equipment | | |
| (7,774 |
) |
| - |
|
| (7,774 |
) |
Reserves and allowances | | |
| (3,253 |
) |
| - |
|
| (3,253 |
) |
Inventory and advance from customers | | |
| (454 |
) |
| (454 |
) |
| - |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| (21,261 |
) |
| (454 |
) |
| (20,807 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | | |
$ | 97 |
|
$ | 17,737 |
|
$ | (17,640 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
As of December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets: | | |
Reserves and allowances | | |
$ | 20,712 |
|
$ | 16,082 |
|
$ | 4,630 |
|
Inventory | | |
| 8,059 |
|
| 8,059 |
|
| - |
|
Net operating loss carryforwards | | |
| 10,233 |
|
| 134 |
|
| 10,099 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| 39,004 |
|
| 24,275 |
|
| 14,729 |
|
Valuation allowance | | |
| (18,774 |
) |
| (5,567 |
) |
| (13,207 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Net deferred tax assets | | |
| 20,230 |
|
| 18,708 |
|
| 1,522 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Deferred tax liabilities: | | |
Reserves and allowances | | |
| 1,480 |
|
| 3,295 |
|
| (1,815 |
) |
Inventory | | |
| (5,435 |
) |
| (5,435 |
) |
| - |
|
Property, plant and equipment | | |
| (13,658 |
) |
| - |
|
| (13,658 |
) |
Intangible assets | | |
| (11,917 |
) |
| - |
|
| (11,917 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| (29,530 |
) |
| (2,140 |
) |
| (27,390 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | | |
$ | (9,300 |
) |
$ | 16,568 |
|
$ | (25,868 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
(1)
The current tax asset is
included in other receivables. Noncurrent tax liability is included as a
long-term liability. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
F. |
|
As
of December 31, 2006, The Groups Israeli subsidiaries have estimated
total available carryforward tax losses of approximately $64,300, and the
Groups non-Israeli subsidiaries have estimated available carryforward tax
losses of approximately $6,500. These losses of the Israeli subsidiaries can be
offset against future taxable profits for an indefinite period. Deferred tax
assets in respect of the above carryforward losses amount to approximately
$4,800 in respect of which a valuation allowance has been recorded in the
amount of approximately $1,600. |
|
G. |
|
Reconciliation
of the theoretical tax expense, assuming all income is taxed at the
statutory rate applicable to income of the Group, and the actual tax expense
as reported in the statements of operations, is as follows: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Income before taxes as reported in the |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
consolidated statements of income | | |
$ | 72,216 |
|
$ | 50,516 |
|
$ | 60,627 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Statutory tax rate | | |
| 31 |
% |
| 34 |
% |
| 35 |
% |
Theoretical tax expense | | |
$ | 22,387 |
|
$ | 17,175 |
|
$ | 21,219 |
|
Tax benefit arising from reduced rate as an | | |
"Approved Enterprise" and other tax | | |
benefits | | |
| (17,261 |
) |
| (4,515 |
) |
| (7,196 |
) |
Tax adjustment in respect of different tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rates for foreign subsidiaries | | |
| 1,018 |
|
| 654 |
|
| 496 |
|
Operating carryforward losses for which valuation | | |
| |
|
allowance was provided | | |
| 6,542 |
|
| (818 |
) |
| (434 |
) |
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
from nondeductible expenses | | |
| 1,926 |
|
| 1,309 |
|
| 1,095 |
|
Difference in basis of measurement for | | |
financial reporting and tax return purposes | | |
| 4,548 |
|
| 2,547 |
|
| (210 |
) |
Taxes in respect of prior years | | |
| 1,928 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
Other differences, net | | |
| (394 |
) |
| (17 |
) |
| 249 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Actual tax expenses | | |
$ | 20,694 |
|
$ | 16,335 |
|
$ | 15,219 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Effective tax rate | | |
| 28.7 |
% |
| 32.3 |
% |
| 25.1 |
% |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
H. |
|
AMENDMENT
TO THE INCOME TAX ORDINANCE |
|
On
July 25, 2005, the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) approved the Law for the Amendment of the
Income Tax Ordinance (No. 147), 2005, which prescribes, among other provisions, a gradual
decrease in the corporate tax rate in Israel to the following tax rates: in 2004 35%,
in 2005 34%, in 2006 31%, in 2007 29%, in 2008 27%, in 2009
26% and in 2010 and thereafter 25%. The change in the future tax rates did
not have a material effect on the Companys financial position and results of
operations in 2005. |
|
I. |
|
Final
tax assessments have been received by the Company up to and including the tax
year ended December 31, 2000 and by certain subsidiaries, between the years
2000-2003 (subsidiaries that were incorporated after 2000 have not received
final assessments). |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
Note 17- |
|
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
|
The
Company and certain Israeli subsidiaries partially finance their research and development
expenditures under programs sponsored by the OCS for the support of research and
development activities conducted in Israel. At the time the participations were received,
successful development of the related projects was not assured. |
|
In
exchange for participation in the programs by the OCS, the Company and the subsidiaries
agreed to pay 2% 5% of total sales of products developed within the framework of
these programs. The royalties will be paid up to a maximum amount equaling 100% to 150%
of the grants provided by the OCS, linked to the dollar and for grants received after
January 1, 1999, also bearing annual interest at a rate based on LIBOR. The obligation to
pay these royalties is contingent on actual sales of the products, and in the absence of
such sales payment of royalties is not required. |
|
In
some cases, the Government of Israels participation (through the OCS) is subject to
export sales or other conditions. The maximum amount of royalties is increased in the
event of production outside of Israel. |
|
The
Company and certain of its subsidiaries may also be obligated to pay certain amounts to
the Israeli Ministry of Defense and others on certain sales including sales resulting
from the development of certain technologies. |
|
Royaltiesexpenses
amounted to $2,830, $4,849 and $5,423 in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. |
|
B. |
|
COMMITMENTS
IN RESPECT OF LONG-TERM PROJECTS |
|
In
connection with long-term projects in certain countries, the Company and certain
subsidiaries undertook to use their respective best efforts to make or facilitate
purchases or investments in those countries at certain percentages of the amount of the
projects. The companies obligation to make or facilitate third parties making such
investments and purchases is subject to commercial conditions in the local market,
typically without a specific financial penalty. The maximum aggregate undertaking as of
December 31, 2006 amounted to $1,078,100 to be performed over a period of up to 10 years.
This amount is typically tied to a percentage (up to 100%) of the amount of a specific
contract. |
|
In
the opinion of the Companys management, the actual amount of the investments and
purchases is anticipated to be less than that mentioned above, since certain investments
and purchases can result in reducing the overall undertaking on more than a one-to-one
basis. |
|
The
Company and its subsidiaries are involved in legal claims arising in the ordinary course
of business, including claims by employees, consultants and others. Companys
management, based on the opinion of its legal counsel, believes that the financial impact
for the settlement of such claims in excess of the accruals recorded in the financial
statements will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results
of operations of the Group. |
|
For
information on Elisras insurance claim for damage, as a result of a fire in 2001,
see Note 7. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
The
future minimum lease commitments of the Group under various non-cancelable operating
lease agreements in respect of premises, motor vehicles and office equipment as of
December 31, 2006 are as follows: |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
$ | 14,014 |
|
2008 | | |
| 11,828 |
|
2009 | | |
| 9,461 |
|
2010 | | |
| 9,603 |
|
2011 | | |
| 9,472 |
|
2012 and thereafter | | |
| 8,986 |
|
|
| |
| | |
$ | 63,364 |
|
|
| |
|
Rent
expenses for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 amounted to $13,786 $ 8,055
and $6,842, respectively. |
|
A
subsidiary signed an agreement for receipt of computer services for a period of 10
years ending 2013, in exchange for an annual payment of $1,000. |
|
|
(1) |
|
As
of December 31, 2006, guarantees in the amount of approximately $765,600 were
issued by banks on behalf of Group companies mainly in order to secure certain
advances from customers and performance bonds. |
|
|
(2) |
|
The
Company has provided, on a proportional basis to its ownership interest,
guarantees for two of its investees in respect of credit lines granted to
them by banks amounting to $16,200 (2005 $13,300), of which $15,700
(2005 $12,500) relates to a 50%-owned foreign investee. The
guarantees will exist as long as the credit lines are in effect. The
Company would be liable under the guarantee for any debt for which the
investee would be in default under the terms of the credit line. The fair
value of such guarantees as of December 31, 2006 is not material. |
|
|
(1) |
|
In
connection with bank credits and loans, including performance guarantees issued
by banks and bank guarantees in order to secure certain advances from
customers, the Company and certain subsidiaries are obligated to meet certain
financial covenants. Such covenants include requirements for shareholders equity,
current ratio, operating profit margin, tangible net worth, EBITDA, interest
coverage ratio and total leverage. As of December 31, 2006, the Company and its
subsidiaries, except Elisra, were in full compliance with all covenants. |
|
|
(2) |
|
Elisras
liabilities to banks are secured by negative pledges. Pursuant to the terms of
the negative pledges, Elisra committed to comply with certain financial
covenants (to be measured based on Elisras financial statements), which
include, among others, a minimum ratio of shareholders equity to total
assets (as defined in the agreement), a minimum current ratio, a minimum amount
of shareholders equity and a minimum amount of pre-tax income. In
addition, certain restrictions have been imposed on Elisra regarding the
provision of guarantees to third parties, creating new liens and on selling or
transferring assets in material amounts. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
|
(3) |
|
During
2004, Elisra received long-term loans. In accordance with the conditions of the
above-mentioned loans, Elisra committed to the providers of the loans to, among
other things, comply with financial covenants as described above, as well as a
debt coverage ratio, as defined in the loan agreement, based on Elisras
stand alone financial statements. In addition, certain restrictions were
imposed on Elisra regarding distribution of dividends and other payments to its
shareholders as provided in the agreement. As at December 31, 2006, Elisra did
not comply with the above-mentioned financial covenants. Accordingly, the
loans, in the amount of $6 million, are classified as short-term loans. As a
result, the banks requested to register a general floating lien on the assets
of Elisra. In February 2007, Elisras Board of Directors approved the banks request. |
|
G. |
|
CONTINGENT
LIABILITIES AND GUARANTEES |
|
As
a result of cancellation of the export authorization in 2006 to a foreign country (the
Customer), Elisra and one of its subsidiaries were forced to terminate four
projects. Most of the activity in respect of the projects, the total amount of which was
approximately $40 million, has already been executed and the deliveries have been made to
the Customer. For those projects, Elisra and its subsidiary provided to the Customer
advances and performance guarantees issued by banks and financial institutions in the
total amount to approximately $10 million. Elisras and the Companys
management, based on the opinion of legal counsel, believes that termination of the
projects under such circumstances constitutes a termination by mutual agreement due to
force majeure, which provides a mechanism for mutual settlement between the parties. |
|
Elisras
management, based on the opinion of its legal advisors, believes that the financial
impact of the four projects termination in excess of the accruals recorded in the
financial statements will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or
results of operations of the Company. |
|
The
Customer financed the projects by means of bank loans. The banks received indemnity
letters as security for repayment of the loans. Most of the indemnity was provided to the
banks by the International Foreign Trade Risks Insurance Company (IFTRIC)
(since renamed ASHRA) and the balance was provided by Elisra and its
subsidiary (as of December 31, 2006, amount to approximately $4 million). In addition,
Elisra provided indemnity letters to IFTRIC that can be exercised upon the occurrence of
specific unusual events and is subject to IFTRIC fulfilling its commitments to the banks.
In the opinion of Elisras and the Companys management, based on legal advice,
the likelihood that the indemnification provided to IFTRIC would be exercised is remote,
and no provisions are required in respect of these indemnity letters. |
|
H. |
|
CONTRACTUAL
OBLIGATIONS |
|
Substantially
all of the purchase commitments relate to obligations under purchase orders and
subcontracts entered into by the Group. These purchase orders and subcontracts are
typically in a standard format proposed by the Group, with the subcontracts and purchase
orders also reflecting provisions from the Groups applicable prime contract that
are appropriate to flow down to subcontractors and vendors. The terms typically included
in these purchase orders and subcontracts are consistent with Uniform Commercial Code
provisions in the United States for sales of goods, as well as with specific terms called
for by its customers in international contracts. These terms include the Groups
right to terminate the purchase order or subcontract in the event of the vendors or
subcontractors default, as well as the Groups right to terminate the order or
subcontract for the Groups convenience (or if the Groups prime contractor has
so terminated the prime contract). Such purchase orders and subcontracts typically are
not subject to variable price provisions. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the purchase
commitments were $681,000 and $661,000 respectively. |
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
I. |
|
In
order to secure bank loans and bank guarantees in the amount of $765,600 as of
December 31, 2006, certain Group companies recorded fixed liens on most of
their machinery and equipment, mortgages on most of their real estate and
floating charges on most of their assets. |
|
J. |
|
A
lien on the Groups Approved Enterprises has been registered in favor of
the State of Israel (see Note 16(A)(3) above). |
Note 18- |
|
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
Ordinary
shares confer upon their holders voting rights, the right to receive dividends and the
right to share in equity upon liquidation of the Company. |
|
B. |
|
2000
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN |
|
In
2000, the Company adopted an employee stock option plan for employees comprising options
to purchase up to 2,500,000 ordinary shares. The exercise price approximates the market
price of the shares at the grant date. The plan included an additional 2,500,000 options
to be issued as phantom share options that grant the option holders a number
of shares reflecting the benefit component of the options exercised, as calculated at the
exercise date, in consideration for their par value only. The options vested over a period of
one to four years from the date of grant and expire no later than six years from the date
of grant. |
|
C. |
|
A
summary of the Companys share option activity under the plans is as
follows: |
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
|
Number of options
|
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price
|
|
Number of options
|
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price
|
|
Number of options
|
|
Weighted
average
exercise
price
|
|
Outstanding - |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
beginning of the year | | |
| 1,602,752 |
|
$ | 12.83 |
|
| 2,130,257 |
|
$ | 12.60 |
|
| 3,735,602 |
|
$ | 12.30 |
|
Granted | | |
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 22,000 |
|
| 19.36 |
|
| 130,500 |
|
| 15.67 |
|
Exercised | | |
| (1,366,809 |
) |
| 12.40 |
|
| (549,505 |
) |
| 12.38 |
|
| (1,666,774 |
) |
| 12.12 |
|
Forfeited | | |
| (68,483 |
) |
| 12.55 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| (69,071 |
) |
| 12.10 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Outstanding - end of the year | | |
| 167,460 |
|
$ | 16.45 |
|
| 1,602,752 |
|
$ | 12.83 |
|
| 2,130,257 |
|
$ | 12.60 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Options exercisable at | | |
the end of the year | | |
| 75,085 |
|
$ | 15.70 |
|
| 1,470,752 |
|
$ | 12.47 |
|
| 1,950,903 |
|
$ | 12.36 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
During
2006, no options were granted. Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options and
exercisable options as of December 31, 2006 amounts to $ 2,646 and $1,245, respectively.
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total intrinsic value (the difference
between the Companys closing stock price on the last trading day of the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2006 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money
options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders
exercised their options on December 31, 2006. This amount changes based on the fair
market value of the Companys stock. Total intrinsic value of options exercised for
the year ended December 31, 2006 was $27,178. As of December 31, 2006, there was $322 of
total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements
granted under the Companys stock option plans. That cost is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of 3 years. |
F-49
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
D. |
|
The
options outstanding as of December 31, 2006, have been separated into ranges of
exercise prices, as follows: |
|
Options outstanding
|
Options exercisable
|
Exercise price
|
Number outstanding
as of
December 31, 2006
|
Weighted average
remaining
contractual
life (years)
|
Weighted average
exercise
price
per share
|
Number outstanding
of December 31, 2006
|
Weighted average
exercise
price
per share
|
$13.25 - $ 19.36 |
167,460 |
3.3 |
$16.45 |
75,085 |
$15.70 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
weighted average remaining contractual life (years) of exercisable options as of December
31, 2006 amounts to 3 years. |
|
Compensation
expense net amounting to $195, $172 and $3,387 was recognized during the years ended
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The expenses before tax were recorded
as follows: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
$ | 75 |
|
$ | 96 |
|
$ | 1,863 |
|
R&D and marketing expenses | | |
| - |
|
| 34 |
|
| 677 |
|
General and administration expenses | | |
| 120 |
|
| 42 |
|
| 847 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 195 |
|
$ | 172 |
|
$ | 3,387 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
E. |
|
The
weighted average exercise price and fair value of options granted during the
years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 were: |
|
Less than market price
|
|
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006(*)
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Weighted average exercise price |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
19.36 |
|
$ |
15.67 |
|
Weighted average fair value on | | |
grant date | | |
$ | - |
|
$ |
6.47 |
|
$ |
6.62 |
|
|
(*) During
2006, no options were granted. |
|
F. |
|
2007
STOCK OPTION PLAN |
|
In
January 2007, the Companys shareholders approved the Companys 2007 Option
Plan (the Plan). The purpose of the Plan is to provide the benefits arising
from ownership of share capital by the Companys and certain of its subsidiaries
employees, who are expected to contribute to the Elbit Systems Groups future growth
and success. The options were allocated, subject to the required approvals, in two tracks
as follows: (i) Regular Options up to 1,250,000 options exercisable into 1,250,000
shares of the Company in consideration for the Exercise Price, all or any portion of
which may be granted as Incentive Stock Options (Regular Options) and (ii)
Cashless Options up to 1,250,000 options, which entitle the participant to
exercise options for an amount reflecting only the benefit factor (Cashless Options).
Each of the participants will be granted an equal amount of Regular Options and Cashless
Options. The exercise price for Israeli participants will be the average closing price of
the Companys share during 30 trading days proceeding the options grant date. The
exercise price of options granted to a non-Israeli participant residing in the United
States will be the fair market value of the share on the day the options were granted. |
F-50
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
|
According
to the Plan, the options granted on a certain date (the Commencement Date)
will become vested and exercisable in accordance with the following vesting schedule: |
|
|
(1) |
|
Fifty
percent (50%) of the options will be vested and exercisable from the second
anniversary of the Commencement Date; |
|
|
(2) |
|
An
additional twenty-five percent (25%) of the options will be vested and
exercisable from the third anniversary of the Commencement Date; and |
|
|
(3) |
|
The
remaining twenty-five (25%) of the options will be vested and exercisable from
the fourth anniversary of the Commencement Date. |
|
The
Company will grant options to Israeli participants in accordance with the provisions of
Section 102 of the Israel Tax Ordinance related to the Capital Gains Tax Track. |
|
On
January 11, 2007, the Company granted to its employees 2,354,300 options from the Plan.
The exercise price per option for Israeli employees was $33.20 and for non-Israeli
employees was $33.10. |
|
G. |
|
COMPUTATION
OF BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE: |
|
Year ended
December 31, 2006
|
|
Year ended
December 31, 2005
|
|
Year ended
December 31, 2004
| |
|
Net income to
shareholders
of Ordinary
shares
|
|
Weighted
averaged
number of
shares (*)
|
|
Per share
amount
|
|
Net income to
shareholders
of Ordinary
shares
|
|
Weighted
averaged
number of
shares (*)
|
|
Per share
amount
|
|
Net income to
shareholders
of Ordinary
shares
|
|
Weighted
averaged
number of
shares (*)
|
|
Per share
amount
|
|
Basic net earnings |
|
|
$ | 72,242 |
|
| 41,340 |
|
$ | 1.75 |
|
$ | 32,487 |
|
| 40,750 |
|
$ | 0.80 |
|
$ | 51,873 |
|
| 39,952 |
|
$ | 1.30 |
|
Effect of dilutive | | |
securities: | | |
Employee stock options | | |
| - |
|
| 540 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 873 |
|
| - |
|
| - |
|
| 1,089 |
|
| - |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Diluted net earnings | | |
$ | 72,242 |
|
| 41,880 |
|
$ | 1.72 |
|
$ | 32,487 |
|
| 41,623 |
|
$ | 0.78 |
|
$ | 51,873 |
|
| 41,041 |
|
$ | 1.26 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
Companys shares held by the Company and its subsidiaries are presented at cost and
deducted from shareholders equity. |
|
Dividends
declared by the Company are paid subject to statutory limitations. The Companys
Board of Directors has determined not to declare dividends out of tax exempt earnings. |
Note 19- |
|
MAJOR
CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION |
|
The
Group applies Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, Disclosures
about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information (SFAS No. 131).
The Group operates in one reportable segment (see Note 1 for a brief description of the
Groups business). |
F-51
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands) |
|
A. |
|
Revenues
are attributed to geographic areas based on location of the end customers as
follows: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Europe |
|
|
$ | 233,736 |
|
$ | 104,239 |
|
$ | 124,130 |
|
U.S. | | |
| 609,492 |
|
| 397,479 |
|
| 348,509 |
|
Israel | | |
| 407,113 |
|
| 315,376 |
|
| 241,601 |
|
Others | | |
| 272,902 |
|
| 252,782 |
|
| 225,685 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 1,523,243 |
|
$ | 1,069,876 |
|
$ | 939,925 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
B. |
|
Revenues
are generated by the following product lines: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Airborne systems |
|
|
$ | 547,772 |
|
$ | 420,815 |
|
$ | 367,927 |
|
Land vehicles systems | | |
| 317,731 |
|
| 117,358 |
|
| 199,224 |
|
Command, control, communications, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
computers, intelligence, surveillance | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and reconnaissance systems (C(4)ISR) | | |
| 313,493 |
|
| 217,343 |
|
| 108,925 |
|
Electro-optical systems | | |
| 223,315 |
|
| 242,274 |
|
| 200,322 |
|
Others | | |
| 120,932 |
|
| 72,086 |
|
| 63,527 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 1,523,243 |
|
$ | 1,069,876 |
|
$ | 939,925 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
C. |
|
Revenues
from single customers, which exceed 10% of total revenues in the reported
years: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Israeli Ministry Of Defense |
|
|
|
24% |
|
|
26% |
|
|
18% |
|
U.S. Government |
|
|
|
15% |
|
|
10% |
|
|
10% |
|
|
D. |
|
Long-lived
assets by geographic areas: |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Israel |
|
|
$ | 319,620 |
|
$ | 322,521 |
|
$ | 237,887 |
|
U.S. | | |
| 86,373 |
|
| 87,998 |
|
| 84,701 |
|
Others | | |
| 17,630 |
|
| 17,206 |
|
| 17,687 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 423,623 |
|
$ | 427,725 |
|
$ | 340,275 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Note 20- |
|
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES, NET |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Total expenses |
|
|
$ | 115,648 |
|
$ | 92,375 |
|
$ | 86,368 |
|
Less - participations | | |
| (23,416 |
) |
| (20,472 |
) |
| (19,522 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | 92,232 |
|
$ | 71,903 |
|
$ | 66,846 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
F-52
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
|
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) |
|
U.S. dollars (In thousands, except per share data) |
Note 21- |
|
FINANCIAL
EXPENSES, NET |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
Expenses: |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
On long-term bank debt | | |
$ | (10,975 |
) |
$ | (6,359 |
) |
$ | (1,544 |
) |
On short-term bank credit and loans | | |
| (4,610 |
) |
| (3,433 |
) |
| (2,309 |
) |
Others | | |
| (6,708 |
) |
| (5,147 |
) |
| (3,181 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| (22,293 |
) |
| (14,939 |
) |
| (7,034 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
Income: | | |
Interest on cash, cash equivalents | | |
and bank deposits | | |
| 4,634 |
|
| 2,205 |
|
| 628 |
|
Others | | |
| 951 |
|
| - |
|
| 1,115 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
| 5,585 |
|
| 2,205 |
|
| 1,743 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Gain (loss) from exchange rate differences | | |
| (4,748 |
) |
| 1,262 |
|
| (561 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
| | |
$ | (21,456 |
) |
$ | (11,472 |
) |
$ | (5,852 |
) |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
Note 22- |
|
RELATED
PARTIES TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES |
|
Year ended December 31,
|
|
Transactions: |
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
Income - |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Sales to affiliated companies (*) | | |
$ | 71,808 |
|
$ | 63,007 |
|
$ | 56,346 |
|
Participation in expenses | | |
$ | 3,497 |
|
$ | 3,630 |
|
$ | 2,594 |
|
| | |
Cost and expenses - | | |
Supplies from affiliated companies(**) | | |
$ | 17,359 |
|
$ | 19,031 |
|
$ | 16,338 |
|
Participation in expenses | | |
$ |
- |
|
$ | 91 |
|
$ | 627 |
|
Financial expenses | | |
$ |
- |
|
|
- |
|
$ |
3 |
|
|
December 31,
|
|
Balances: |
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
| |
| |
Trade receivables and other receivables (*) |
|
|
$ | 6,758 |
|
$ | 4,914 |
|
Trade payables (**) | | |
$ | 1,641 |
|
$ | 2,574 |
|
|
The
purchases from related parties are made at prices and on terms equivalent to those used
in transacting business with unrelated parties under similar conditions. The sales to the Company's
related parties in respect of government defense contracts are made on the basis of costs
incurred. |
|
(*) |
|
The
significant sales include sales of helmet mounted cueing systems purchased from
the Company by VSI. |
|
(**) |
|
Includes
electro-optics components and sensors, purchased by the Company from SCD, and
electro-optics products purchased
by the Company from Opgal. |
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Exhibit 2