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Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) is an international high-technology company specializing in defense, homeland security, and commercial applications. The company develops and supplies a wide range of advanced systems and products for airborne, land, and naval platforms, as well as unmanned systems, cyber solutions, and training services. With a strong focus on innovation, Elbit Systems integrates its technologies into new platforms and modernizes existing systems to meet the needs of its global customers.
- Aerospace - Provides products for airborne platforms, including unmanned aerial solutions, precision-guided munitions (PGM) sensors, and training and simulation systems.
- Elbit Systems of America (ESA) - Delivers solutions for U.S. military and homeland security, as well as medical instrumentation and commercial aviation.
- Land - Focuses on land-based systems such as armored vehicles, artillery, munitions, and protection systems.
- ISTAR and Electronic Warfare (EW) - Supplies electro-optic and laser systems, electronic warfare technologies, and signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems.
- C4I and Cyber - Offers integrated C4ISR systems, data links, radio communication systems, cyber intelligence, and homeland security solutions.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Bezhalel Machlis Executive | President and CEO | None | Joined ESLT in 1991; became CEO in 2013. Holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and an MBA. Graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Program. | View Report → |
Boaz Cohen Executive | EVP – Marketing and Business Development | None | Joined ESLT in 2007; previously served as SVP – Land Systems. Holds degrees in Management, Economics, and is a Harvard AMP graduate. | |
Dr. Shelly Gordon Executive | EVP – Chief Human Resources Officer | None | Joined ESLT in 2015; holds a Ph.D. and has extensive experience in HR leadership. | |
Dr. Yaacov Kagan Executive | EVP – Chief Financial Officer | None | No detailed bio provided in the documents, but currently serves as CFO. | |
Haim Delmar Executive | EVP – General Manager C4I and Cyber | None | Joined ESLT in 1993; became EVP in 2018. Holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering and is a Harvard AMP graduate. | |
Jonathan Ariel Executive | EVP – Chief Legal Officer | None | Joined ESLT in 1996; became Chief Legal Officer in 2012. Holds a law degree and has extensive experience in legal and compliance functions. | |
Joseph Gaspar Executive | Senior EVP – Business Management | None | Joined ESLT in 1975; held various senior roles, including CFO (2001–2008). Holds a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering with advanced studies in digital signal processing and communication. | |
Michael Edelstein Executive | EVP – Strategy and Business Development | None | Joined ESLT in 2021; former IDF Major General and Defense Attaché to the U.S. Holds degrees in Law, Business Management, and National Resources Management. | |
Oren Sabag Executive | EVP – General Manager ISTAR and EW | None | Joined ESLT in 1998; became EVP in 2022. Previously held senior roles in C4I and Cyber. | |
Ran Kril Executive | EVP – International Marketing and Business | None | Joined ESLT in 1997; became EVP in 2015. Previously held senior roles in marketing, sales, and finance. | |
Yehoshua Yehuda Executive | EVP – Strategy and Chief Technology Officer | None | Joined ESLT in 2000; became EVP in 2016. Holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Neural Computation. | |
Yehuda Vered Executive | EVP – General Manager Land | None | Joined ESLT in 2003; became EVP in 2013. Holds degrees in Management, Economics, and an MBA. | |
Yoram Shmuely Executive | EVP – General Manager Aerospace | None | Joined ESLT in 1990; became EVP in 2008. Former fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force. | |
Yuval Ramon Executive | EVP – Chief Operating Officer | None | Joined ESLT in 1994; became EVP in 2015. Previously held senior roles in operations and contracts. | |
Bilha Shapira Board | External Director | Consultant for TABI Learning Technologies Ltd.; Member of boards of several non-profits in Israel | Joined ESLT's Board in 2019. Member of the Audit Committee of Azrieli College of Engineering. Holds professional competence under Israeli Companies Law. | |
David Federmann Board | Chair of the Board | Chair of Freiberger Compound Materials GmbH; Board Member of Dan Hotels Ltd. and BGN Technologies | Joined ESLT's Board in 2007; became Chair in 2023. Holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from NYU. | |
Dov Ninveh Board | Director | Board Member at Freiberger Compound Materials GmbH | Joined ESLT's Board in 2000. Former CFO of Federmann Enterprises Ltd. Holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Management from the Technion. | |
Ehud (Udi) Adam Board | Director | Chair of Armalux Ltd., Ecology for Protected Community Ltd., and a public committee of the Geophysical Institute of Israel | Joined ESLT's Board in 2023. Former Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense and IDF Major General (reserves). | |
Noaz Bar Nir Board | External Director | Director of Yad Ben-Zvi and Radio Ashams FM Ltd.; Business Consultant; Lecturer at Netanya Academic College | Joined ESLT's Board in 2020. Former Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. | |
Prof. Ehood Nisan Board | Director | External Director at Harel Insurance Finance Services Ltd. and Rekah Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd. | Joined ESLT's Board in 2016. Former Director of the Israeli Ministry of Finance's Budget Department. Holds a Ph.D. in Public Economics and Policy from the Hebrew University. | |
Rina Baum Board | Director | VP of Federmann Enterprises Ltd.; Director of Dan Hotels Ltd.; CEO of Uni-bit Insurance Agency | Joined ESLT's Board in 2001. Holds a law degree from the Hebrew University. | |
Tzipi Livni Board | Director | External Director at Bezeq; Board Member at the Institute for National Security Studies and Seevix Material Sciences Ltd. | Joined ESLT's Board in 2023. Former Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs and Justice. Holds a law degree from Bar-Ilan University. |
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You mentioned a significant increase in inventories to support higher future revenues; however, this consumes cash and carries risk if demand doesn't materialize as expected. How confident are you in your demand projections, and what contingency plans do you have if sales growth slows?
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The Aerospace segment saw a 10% year-over-year decrease in revenues due to lower airborne precision-guided munition sales; can you elaborate on the specific factors driving this decline, and what steps are you taking to revive growth in this segment? ,
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Given your ambitious target to reach $6.5 to $7 billion in revenues and approximately 10% operating margins in the next few years, can you provide more concrete timelines and key milestones, and what are the main risks that could impede achieving these goals? ,
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With significant CapEx investments ongoing, particularly in new facilities and infrastructure, how do you plan to manage your capital expenditure to ensure sufficient returns, and what impact will this have on free cash flow generation in the near term? , , ,
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Considering the challenges in supply chain and labor market disruptions you've faced in recent years, and the increasing backlog of orders, how confident are you in your operational capacity to deliver on time, and what measures are you implementing to mitigate potential bottlenecks? ,
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Sparton | 2021 | Elbit Systems of America acquired Sparton for approximately $350 million (net of cash assumed) on April 4, 2021 to strengthen its defense portfolio with Undersea Warfare systems; the deal included detailed fair value allocations for technology, IPR&D, customer relationships, and integrated Sparton’s operations into its financials. |
BAE Systems Rokar International Ltd. | 2021 |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for ESLT.
- Elbit Systems announced that it will release its First Quarter 2025 financial results on May 20, 2025, with a conference call scheduled at 9:00am ET to discuss the outcomes.
- The announcement was made via a press release incorporated by reference in the 6-K filing on April 29, 2025, confirming the upcoming financial disclosure.
- Elbit Systems Ltd announced the filing of its 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F with regulatory authorities on March 20, 2025.
- The report highlights $6.8 billion in revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and an order backlog of $22.6 billion.
- The company, a leading global defense technology provider, continues to deliver advanced solutions across multiple domains.
- Elbit Systems Ltd filed a 6-K on March 20, 2025 that incorporates its press release, announcing the submission of the 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
- The announcement highlights key fiscal achievements for the year ending December 31, 2024, including $6.8 billion in revenues and an order backlog of $22.6 billion.
- Elbit Systems announced strong Q4 2024 performance with revenues of $1,930.2 million and robust net income, while highlighting a solid order backlog of $22.6 billion for the full year.
- The full-year results showed a 14% revenue increase to approximately $6.8 billion, driven by strong performances across key segments such as aerospace, land, and cyber.
- The release also addressed operational challenges amid the ongoing "Swords of Iron" conflict, noting increased demand from the Israel Ministry of Defense and adjustments to mitigate supply chain disruptions.