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
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of November 2004
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Translation of Registrant's 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:
|X| Form 20-F |_| Form 40-F
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:
|_| Yes |X| No
Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference is
the Registrant's press release dated November 16, 2004.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and incorporated herein by reference is
the Registrant's Management Report with respect to the results of operations of
the Registrant for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 3 and incorporated herein by reference is
the Registrant's consolidated audited financial statements for the quarter ended
September 30, 2004.
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.
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Ilan Pacholder
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Name: Ilan Pacholder
Title: Corporate Secretary
Dated: November 16, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
1. Press release dated November 16, 2004.
2. Management report.
3. Financial statements
EXHIBIT 1
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EARNINGS RELEASE
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ELBIT SYSTEMS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2004 RESULTS
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BACKLOG OF ORDERS REACHES A RECORD $1.96 BILLION
REVENUES INCREASE TO $223.8 MILLION FROM $214.3 MILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER
LAST YEAR NET PROFIT INCREASES TO $13.7 MILLION FROM $12.0 MILLION IN
THE THIRD QUARTER LAST YEAR EARNINGS PER SHARE INCREASE TO
$0.33 FROM $0.30 IN THE THIRD QUARTER LAST YEAR
HAIFA, ISRAEL, NOVEMBER 16, 2004 - ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. (THE "COMPANY") (NASDAQ:
ESLT), the international defense company, today reported its consolidated
results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004.
CONSOLIDATED REVENUES FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2004 increased by 4.5% to $223.8
million from $214.3 million in the corresponding quarter in 2003.
CONSOLIDATED REVENUES FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
increased by 5.3% to $669.2 million from $635.2 million in the same period in
2003.
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2004 increased by 14.2% to
$13.7 million (6.1% of revenues), from $12.0 million (5.6% of revenues) in the
same period in 2003. Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") for the third quarter of
2004 was $0.33 as compared with $0.30 for the third quarter of 2003.
The Company's financial results in the reported periods were effected by the
changes in the Company's share price during the reported periods, due to the
non-cash effect related to the employees "phantom" option plan.
Excluding the phantom option plan effect, net income in the third quarter of
2004 was $14.1 million (6.3% of revenues), and the diluted EPS was $0.34, as
compared to net income of $9.6 million (4.5% of revenues) and diluted EPS of
$0.24 in the third quarter of 2003.
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2004 was $37.7 million
(5.6% of revenues), as compared with $33.5 million (5.3% of revenues) for the
same period in 2003.
DILUTED EPS FOR THE NINE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 was $0.92, as
compared with $0.83 for the corresponding period in 2003.
Excluding the phantom option plan effect, net income in the first nine months of
2004 was $41.1 million (6.1% of revenues), and the diluted EPS was $1.00, as
compared to net income of $36.2 million (5.7% of revenues) and diluted EPS of
$0.90 in the first nine months of 2003.
GROSS PROFIT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2004 was $61.5 million (27.5% of
revenues), as compared with gross profit of $57.1 million (26.7% of revenues) in
the third quarter of 2003.
Excluding the effect of the Company's phantom option plan, gross profit in the
quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $61.8 million, or 27.6% of revenues, as
compared with $55.5 million, or 25.9% of revenues in the quarter ended September
30, 2003.
GROSS PROFIT FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2004 was $177.0 million (26.4% of
revenues) as compared with $171.2 million (26.9% of revenues) during the same
period in 2003.
Excluding the Company's phantom option plan effect, gross profit for the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 was $179.2 million, or 26.8% of
revenues, as compared with $173.0 million, or 27.2% of revenues in the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2003.
BACKLOG OF ORDERS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 reached $1,958 million, as compared
with $1,752 million at the end of 2003. 66% of the backlog relates to orders
outside of Israel, and approximately 53% of the Company's backlog as of
September 30, 2004 is scheduled to be performed over the fourth quarter of 2004
and during the year 2005.
Joseph Ackerman, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented: "We are pleased
with our third quarter results, which showed increased revenues and better
margins than last year. The continued organic growth of our Company, coupled
with yet another record backlog of firm orders, are the successful result of our
work plan and investments made in our growth engines, for which we are seeing
growing demand. We continue to be committed to investing in the development of
new technologies and markets, and to maintaining high quality employees, with
the aim of ensuring the Company's continued stability and growth in revenues and
profitability ."
The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.13 per share for the third
quarter of 2004. The record date of the dividend is November 30, 2004 and the
dividend will be paid on December 13, 2004, net of taxes and levies at the rate
of 20.58%.
CONFERENCE CALL
Elbit Systems will host a conference call today, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2004 at
10:30 AM ET. To take part in the conference call, please dial 1-866-500-4953
(U.S.), 0800-917-4256 (U.K.) or +972-3-925-5910 (International and Israel) a few
minutes before 10:30 AM EST.
This call will also be broadcasted live on: WWW.ELBITSYSTEMS.COM. An online
replay will be available, immediately following the call.
ABOUT ELBIT SYSTEMS
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Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a
wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world, in the areas of
aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers,
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), advanced electro-optic
and space technologies. The Company focuses on the upgrading of existing
military platforms and developing new technologies for defense and homeland
security applications.
For more about Elbit Systems, please visit our website at www.elbitsystems.com
CONTACTS
Company contact IR Contacts
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Ilan Pacholder, Corporate Secretary and Ehud Helft/Kenny Green
VP Finance & Capital Markets
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. GK INTERNATIONAL
Tel: 972-4 831-6632 Tel: 1-866-704-6710
Fax: 972-4 831- 6659 Fax: 972-3-607-4711
pacholder@elbit.co.il ehud@gk-biz.com
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kenny@gk-biz.com
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STATEMENTS IN THIS PRESS RELEASE WHICH ARE NOT HISTORICAL DATA ARE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WHICH INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES
OR OTHER FACTORS NOT UNDER THE COMPANY'S CONTROL, WHICH MAY CAUSE ACTUAL
RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COMPANY TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT
FROM THE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR OTHER EXPECTATIONS IMPLIED BY THESE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE FACTORS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE
DETAILED IN THE COMPANY'S PERIODIC FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION.
TABLES TO FOLLOW
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In thousand of US Dollars)
September 30 December 31
2004 2003
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Unaudited Audited
ASSETS
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Current Assets:
Cash and short term deposits 60,277 76,846
Trade receivable and others 231,021 251,644
Inventories, net of advances 267,652 249,225
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Total current assets 558,950 577,715
Affiliated Companies & other Investments 38,261 38,223
Long-term receivables & others 79,772 78,565
Fixed Assets, net 233,686 229,221
Other Assets, net 96,189 100,012
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1,006,858 1,023,736
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
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Current liabilities 383,264 378,731
Long-term liabilities 198,204 188,811
Minority Interest 3,699 4,115
Shareholder's equity 421,691 452,079
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1,006,858 1,023,736
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(In thousand of US Dollars, except for per share amounts)
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended For the Year
September 30 September 30 Ended
December 31
2004 2003 2004 2003 2003
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Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Revenues 669,150 635,223 223,833 214,275 897,980
Cost of revenues 492,198 464,062 162,319 157,129 672,712
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Gross Profit 176,952 171,161 61,514 57,146 225,268
Research and development, net 43,639 43,006 16,518 14,518 54,919
Marketing and selling 50,932 50,696 15,488 15,573 69,943
General and administrative 35,307 33,924 12,103 11,035 46,077
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Total operating expenses 129,878 127,626 44,109 41,126 170,939
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Operating income 47,074 43,535 17,405 16,020 54,329
Financial expenses, net (2,878) (3,467) (1,577) (161) (4,870)
Other income (expenses), net (61) (488) 23 (708) 54
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Income before income taxes 44,135 39,580 15,851 15,151 49,513
Provisions for income taxes 11,432 10,502 4,031 3,900 11,334
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32,703 29,078 11,820 11,251 38,179
Company's share of partnerships and affiliated
Companies income, net 4,585 3,938 1,616 989 7,209
Minority rights 458 456 271 (234) 557
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Net income 37,746 33,472 13,707 12,006 45,945
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Earnings per share
Basic Earnings per share 0.95 0.86 0.34 0.31 1.18
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Diluted earnings per share 0.92 0.83 0.33 0.30 1.14
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EXHIBIT 2
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Management's Report
For The Three and Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2004
This report should be read together with the unaudited financial
statements of Elbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") and
together with its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the quarter ended
September 30, 2004, the Company's audited consolidated financial
statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2003, the
Company's management report for the year ended December 31, 2003 and
the Company's Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2003, filed by
the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with
the Israeli Securities Authority.
Forward looking statements with respect to the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations in this document are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contemplated in such forward looking
statements, including, but not limited to, product demand, pricing,
market acceptance, changing economic conditions, risks in product and
technology development, the effect of the Company's accounting policies
as well as certain other risk factors which are detailed from time to
time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission.
A. Executive Overview
Business Description
Elbit Systems is engaged in projects involving the design, development,
manufacture and integration of advanced integrated defense systems,
electronic systems, electro-optic systems and products and software
intensive programs and products for the defense and homeland security
sectors. In addition, the Company operates in the area of upgrading
existing airborne, land and naval defense platforms and provides
support services for such platforms, systems and products.
The Company is involved in leading projects in Israel and worldwide, in
areas such as air, land and naval Command, Control, Communication,
Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ("C4ISR")
systems, digital maps, night vision systems, pilot helmet mounted
systems, display and data processing systems, unmanned air vehicles
("UAVs"), computerized simulators, communication systems, thermal
imaging products, laser products, optical systems for space
applications, airborne reconnaissance systems, optic communication
systems, surveillance products and systems, electric drive systems and
products and systems for Homeland Defense.
The Company provides logistic support services, including operation of
pilot training services and aircraft maintenance services for the
Israeli Air Force on a private financing initiative ("PFI") basis.
Several of the Group's companies also provide advanced engineering and
manufacturing services to various customers, utilizing their
significant manufacturing capabilities. The Company often cooperates
with industries in Israel and in various other countries.
The Company tailors and adapts its technologies, integration skills,
market knowledge and battle-proven systems to each customer's
individual requirements in both existing and new platforms. By
upgrading existing platforms with advanced electronic and electro-optic
technologies, the Company provides customers with cost-effective
solutions, and its customers are able to improve their technological
and operational capabilities within limited defense budgets.
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The Company operates in a competitive environment for most of its
projects, systems and products. Competition is based on product and
program performance, price, reputation, reliability, maintenance costs
and responsiveness to customer requirements. This includes the ability
to respond to rapid changes in technology.
Recent Events
o On August 10, 2004, the Company announced that Vision Systems
International, LLC ("VSI"), Elbit Systems' joint venture with
Rockwell Collins, was awarded a $75.6 million contract for
over 300 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems ("JHMCS") from
the Boeing Company. This award is the first Full Rate
Production ("FRP") of "JHMCS" following four Low Rate Initial
Production ("LRIP") lot deliveries.
o On August 31, 2004, a subsidiary of EFW Inc., the Company's
wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, acquired most of the assets of
Computer Instruments Corporation Inc. of Westbury, New York
for a price of approximately $2 million. The acquired assets
relate to the design and manufacture of aviation pressure
transducers, air data probes and air data computers. EFW is in
the process of moving the operations of the acquired assets to
one of its manufacturing facilities in the United States.
o On September 29, 2004, the Israeli Parliament approved the
Amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance (No. 140 and Temporary
Provision) (the "Amendment") which reduces the corporate tax
rate from 36% to 35% in 2004 and to a rate of 30% in 2007
progressively. Accordingly, the Company recorded the effect of
the change in the tax rate in the third quarter of 2004. The
adoption of the Amendment did not have a material effect on
the Company's financial statements.
o On November 8, 2004, the Company announced that it was awarded
a contract in an amount of approximately $300 million by the
Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply advanced systems. The
contract will be performed over a multi-year period. Elbit
Systems will supply under this contract airborne systems,
command and control systems, logistic support and training.
The contract includes integration of various systems, part of
whose purpose includes providing advanced solutions in the
area of homeland security.
o On November 8, 2004, the Company's Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders approved various modifications to the Company's
Articles of Association, which modifications were described in
the Proxy Statement filed by the Company with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Association and the Israel Securities
Authority on October 18, 2004.
o On November 10, 2004, the Company announced that it was
awarded, in cooperation with the Romanian aircraft
manufacturer Avioane Craiova, a $43 million contract from the
Romanian Defense Ministry to supply eight IAR-99 lead-in
trainer aircraft, to be executed over a period of
approximately three years. As part of the contract, the
Company will supply an advanced avionics package which will
contribute to savings in pilot training costs and also ACTS,
an Advanced Combat Training System, which will aid pilot
training and the transition to upgraded MiG-21 aircraft and
other future fighters.
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Financial Highlights
The Company's revenues increased by 4.5% and reached $223.8 million in
the third quarter of 2004, as compared to $214.3 million in the third
quarter of 2003.
Net earnings in the third quarter of 2004 were $13.7 million and the
diluted earnings per share ("EPS") were $0.33, as compared to $12.0
million and $0.30 in the third quarter of 2003. Excluding the phantom
option plan non-cash expenses, net earnings in the quarter ended
September 30, 2004 were $14.1 million, and EPS was $0.34, as compared
to $9.6 million and $0.24 in the third quarter of 2003.
The Company's backlog as of September 30, 2004 reached $1.96 billion,
as compared to $1.75 billion as of December 31, 2003.
The Company's cash flow generated from operations in the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2004 was $85.4 million, as compared to $12.7
million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2003.
During the third quarter of 2004, the Company distributed an
extraordinary dividend of $1.80 per share.
The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.13 per share for the
third quarter of 2004.
B. Backlog of Orders
The Company's backlog of orders as of September 30, 2004 reached $1,958
million, of which 66% were for orders outside Israel. The Company's
backlog as of December 31, 2003 was $1,752 million, of which 63% were
for orders outside Israel.
Approximately 53% of the Company's backlog as of September 30, 2004 is
scheduled to be performed in the last quarter of 2004 and during 2005.
The majority of the 47% balance is scheduled to be performed in 2006
and 2007.
C. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company's significant accounting policies are described in Note 2
to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2003 and in Note 2 to the unaudited consolidated financial
statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. See also the
Company's management report for the year ended December 31, 2003.
D. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
According to Section 404 of the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the
Company is required to include in its annual report for 2005 an
assessment, as of the end of the fiscal year, of the effectiveness of
its internal controls over financial reporting.
During 2003 and the first three quarters of 2004, the Company took
steps to assure compliance of its documentation and internal controls
over financial reporting with the guidelines stipulated in the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Company plans to continue with these steps
during the remainder of 2004 and 2005.
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E. New Accounting Standards
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these
statements are identical to those applied in preparation of the latest
annual financial statements except as follows:
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB")
issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51 ("FIN 46"). In December 2003,
the FASB modified FIN 46 to make certain technical corrections and
address certain implementation issues that arose. FIN 46 provides a new
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 the
activities of the company's financial statements. The provisions of FIN
46 were adopted as of March 31, 2004. The adoption of FIN 46 did not
have a significant effect on the Company's financial statements.
F. Employee Stock Option Plan
The change in the Company's share price affected the Company's
financial results due to the impact of the employee stock option plan
adopted in 2000. The plan is comprised of options for 5 million shares,
divided into options to purchase up to 2.5 million shares and an
additional 2.5 million "phantom" options. The phantom options grant the
option holders a number of shares corresponding to the benefit
component of the options exercised, as calculated on the exercise date,
in consideration for their par value only, and are considered as a
variable option plan. The actual number of options granted as of
September 30, 2004 was approximately 4.8 million, and the number of
outstanding options was approximately 2.5 million.
Under U.S. GAAP, the total compensation is computed periodically
according to the change in the share price and amortized as
compensation expense, or income, based on the vesting period of the
options. The amount of the net expense related to the "phantom" stock
option compensation in the third quarter of 2004 was approximately $0.4
million, and approximately $3.3 million for the three quarters ended
September 30, 2004 (see the Non-U.S. GAAP disclosure below).
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I. Summary of Financial Results
The following table sets forth the reported consolidated statements of
operations of the Company for the three and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003.
For the nine months ended For the three months ended
September 30 September 30
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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$ % $ % $ % $ %
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share data)
Total revenues 669,150 100.0 635,223 100.0 223,833 100.0 214,275 100.0
Cost of revenues 492,198 73.6 464,062 73.1 162,319 72.5 157,129 73.3
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Gross profit 176,952 26.4 171,161 26.9 61,514 27.5 57,146 26.7
Research and development
expenses, net 43,639 6.5 43,006 6.8 16,518 7.4 14,518 6.8
Marketing and selling expenses 50,932 7.6 50,696 8.0 15,488 6.9 15,573 7.3
General and administrative expenses 35,307 5.3 33,924 5.3 12,103 5.4 11,035 5.1
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129,878 19.4 127,626 20.1 44,109 19.7 41,126 19.2
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Operating income 47,074 7.0 43,535 6.9 17,405 7.8 16,020 7.5
Finance expenses, net (2,878) (0.4) (3,467) (0.5) (1,577) (0.7) (161) (0.1)
Other income (expenses), net (61) 0.0 (488) (0.1) 23 0.0 (708) (0.3)
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Income before income taxes 44,135 6.6 39,580 6.3 15,851 7.1 15,151 7.0
Taxes on income 11,432 1.7 10,502 1.7 4,031 1.8 3,900 1.8
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32,703 4.9 29,078 4.6 11,820 5.3 11,251 5.2
Minority interest in losses (earnings)
of subsidiaries 458 0.1 456 0.1 271 0.1 (234) (0.1)
Equity in net earnings of affiliated
companies and partnerships 4,585 0.7 3,938 0.6 1,616 0.7 989 0.5
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Net earnings 37,746 5.6 33,472 5.3 13,707 6.1 12,006 5.6
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Diluted net earnings per share 0.92 0.83 0.33 0.30
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Non -U.S. GAAP Disclosure
The Company records non-cash expenses related to its employees option
plans, consisting mainly of expenses related to the "phantom" share
option plan (See Note 17C to the audited consolidated financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2003). The "phantom" plan
expenses are calculated based on the vesting period and the exercise
price (set on the date of the options grant) and the Company share
price at the end of each period and are not affected directly from the
results of operations or the condition of the Company. Accordingly,
abnormal costs have been reported due to significant changes in the
Company's share price.
The Company believes that the non-cash expenses (income) related to the
employees' option plans, do not reflect properly the Company's
performance on a period-to-period basis.
The following table sets forth the Company's results of operations
excluding the effect of the Company's "Phantom" share option plan,
reflecting the manner in which the Company's management evaluates its
results of operations.
For the nine months For the three months
ended September 30 ended September 30
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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$ % $ % $ % $ %
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share data)
Gross profit as reported 176,952 26.4 171,161 26.9 61,514 27.5 57,146 26.7
Non-cash expense (income) related to
phantom plan 2,295 0.4 1,863 0.3 239 0.1 (1,669) (0.8)
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Gross profit excluding phantom plan effect
in 2004 and 2003 179,247 26.8 173,024 27.2 61,753 27.6 55,477 25.9
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Operating profit as reported 47,074 7.0 43,535 6.9 17,405 7.8 16,020 7.5
Non-cash expense (income) related to
phantom plan 4,173 0.7 3,387 0.5 434 0.2 (3,034) (1.4)
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Operating profit excluding phantom plan 51,247 7.7 46,922 7.4 17,839 8.0 12,986 6.1
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Net earnings as reported 37,746 5.6 33,472 5.3 13,708 6.1 12,006 5.6
Non-cash expense (income) related to
phantom plan 3,339 0.5 2,710 0.4 347 0.2 (2,427) (1.1)
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Net earnings excluding phantom plan effect 41,085 6.1 36,182 5.7 14,055 6.3 9,579 4.5
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Diluted net earnings per share as reported 0.92 0.83 0.33 0.30
Diluted net earnings per share excluding
phantom plan effect 1.00 0.90 0.34 0.24
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Revenues
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
The consolidated revenues increased by 4.5% from $214.3 million in the
third quarter of 2003 to $223.8 million in the third quarter of 2004.
The following table sets forth the Company's revenue distribution by
areas of operation:
Three-Month Period ended
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September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
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$ millions % $ millions %
Airborne systems 97.2 43.4 103.6 48.3
Land systems 46.3 20.7 42.6 19.9
C4I systems 36.2 16.2 30.8 14.4
Electro-optics 29.7 13.3 24.4 11.4
Other (mainly non-defense engineering
and production services) 14.4 6.4 12.9 6.0
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Total 223.8 100.0 214.3 100.0
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The following table sets forth the Company's distribution of revenues
by geographic regions:
Three-Month Period ended
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September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
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$ millions % $ millions %
Israel 52.9 23.7 74.5 34.8
United States 91.5 40.9 85.1 39.7
Europe 29.2 13.0 22.7 10.6
Other countries 50.2 22.4 32.0 14.9
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Total 223.8 100.0 214.3 100.0
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The Company's sales are primarily to governmental entities and prime
contractors under government defense programs. Accordingly, the level
of the Company's revenues is subject to governmental budgetary
constraints.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
The Company's consolidated revenues increased by 5.3%, from $635.2
million in the nine months ended September 30, 2003, to $669.2 million
in the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
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The following table sets forth the Company's revenue distribution by
areas of operation:
Nine-Month Period ended
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September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
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$ millions % $ millions %
Airborne systems 284.5 42.5 304.8 48.0
Land systems 154.0 23.0 118.4 18.6
C4I systems 93.5 14.0 95.4 15.0
Electro-optics 98.9 14.8 79.1 12.5
Other (mainly non-defense engineering and
production services) 38.2 5.7 37.5 5.9
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Total 669.2 100.0 635.2 100.0
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The decrease in the airborne systems sales was mainly a result of
completion of certain upgrade programs and a temporary reduction of
commercial avionics systems.
The increase in the land systems revenues of approximately 30% was
mainly due to revenues from various fire control systems sold for new
land systems projects, the M-60 project in Europe and the Bradley
project in the U.S..
The following table sets forth the Company's distribution of revenues
by geographic regions:
Nine-Month Period ended
--------------------------------------------
September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003
------------------ ------------------
$ millions % $ millions %
Israel 163.4 24.4 186.3 29.3
United States 258.2 38.6 244.7 38.5
Europe 94.9 14.2 71.7 11.3
Other countries 152.7 22.8 132.5 20.9
----- ----- ----- -----
Total 669.2 100.0 635.2 100.0
===== ===== ===== =====
Revenues from sales to Europe increased by 32%, from $71.7 million to
$94.9 million. The increase derived mainly from sales of Night Sight
products and the M-60 project.
Gross Profit
The Company's gross profit represents the aggregate results of the
Company's activities and projects and is based on the mix of programs
in which the Company is engaged during the reported period.
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
Reported gross profit in the quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $61.5
million as compared to $57.1 million in the quarter ended September 30,
2003. The reported gross profit margin in the third quarter of 2003 was
27.5% as compared to 26.7% in the same period last year.
The Company's cost of goods sold in the third quarter of 2004 included
$0.2 million in non-cash expenses resulting from its phantom option
plan, as compared to income of $1.7 million in the third quarter of
2003.
8
Excluding non-cash expenses related to the Company's phantom option
compensation costs, gross profit in the quarter ended September 30,
2004 was $61.8 million, or 27.6% of revenues, as compared to $55.5
million, or 25.9% of revenues in the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
Reported gross profit in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was
$177.0 million as compared to $171.2 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 2003. The reported gross profit margin in the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 was 26.4% as compared to 26.9% in the
corresponding period of the previous year.
The Company's cost of goods sold in the nine months ended September 30,
2004 included $2.3 million in non-cash expenses resulting from its
phantom option plan, as compared to $1.9 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 2003.
Excluding non-cash expenses related to the Company's phantom option,
gross profit in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was $179.2
million, or 26.8% of revenues, as compared to gross profit of $173.0
million, or 27.2% of revenues in the nine months ended September 30,
2003.
Research and Development ("R&D")
The Company continually invests in R&D in order to maintain and further
advance its technologies, in accordance with a long-term plan, based on
its estimate of future market needs.
The Company's R&D activities in the reported period were in accordance
with its plans. Some of these activities are coordinated with, and
partially funded by, third parties, including the Israeli Ministry of
Defense ("IMOD") and the Office of the Chief Scientist ("OCS"). These
programs were mainly in the areas of advanced airborne systems, cutting
edge electro-optics technology and products for surveillance, aerial
reconnaissance, lasers and space based sensors.
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
Gross R&D expenses in the quarter ended September 30, 2004 totaled
$21.3 million (9.5% of revenues), as compared to $16.2 million (7.6% of
revenues) in the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
Net R&D expenses (after deduction of the OCS and other participations)
in the quarter ended September 30, 2004 totaled $16.5 million (7.4% of
revenues), as compared to $14.5 million (6.8% of revenues) in the third
quarter of 2003.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
Gross R&D expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 totaled
$54.1 million (8.1% of revenues), as compared to $47.1 million (7.4% of
revenues) in the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
Net R&D expenses (after deduction of the OCS and other participations)
in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 totaled $43.6 million (6.5%
of revenues), as compared to $43.0 million (6.8% of revenues) in the
nine months ended September 30, 2003.
9
Marketing and Selling Expenses
The Company maintains its activities in developing new markets and
pursues various business opportunities according to the Company's
plans.
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
Marketing and selling expenses in the quarter ended September 30, 2004
were $15.5 million (6.9% of revenues), as compared to $15.6 million
(7.3% of revenues) in the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
Marketing and selling expenses in the nine months ended September 30,
2004 were $50.9 million (7.6% of revenues), as compared to $50.7
million (8.0% of revenues) in the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
General and Administrative ("G&A") Expenses
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
G&A expenses were $12.1 million (5.4% of revenues) in the quarter ended
September 30, 2004, as compared to $11.0 million (5.1 % of revenues) in
the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
Excluding the phantom option plan non-cash expenses, G&A expenses in
the three months ended September 30, 2004 were $12.0 million (5.4% of
revenues), as compared to $11.8 million (5.5% of revenues) in the three
months ended September 30, 2003.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
G&A expenses were $35.3 million (5.3% of revenues) in the nine months
ended September 30, 2004, as compared to $33.9 million (5.3% of
revenues) in the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
Excluding the phantom option plan non-cash expenses, G&A expenses in
the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were $34.3 million (5.1% of
revenues), as compared to $33.1 million (5.2% of revenues) in the nine
months ended September 30, 2003.
Operating Profit
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
As a result of all of the above, reported operating profit in the
quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $17.4 million (7.8% of revenues),
as compared to $16.0 million (7.5% of revenues) in the quarter ended
September 30, 2003.
During the third quarter of 2004, the Company's operating profit
included $0.4 million in non-cash expense associated with the Company's
phantom option plan, as compared to an income of $3.0 million in the
third quarter of 2003.
10
Excluding phantom share compensation costs in 2004, operating profit
totaled $17.8 million (8.0% of revenues) in the quarter ended September
30, 2004, as compared to $13.0 million (6.1% of revenues) in the
quarter ended September 30, 2003.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
As a result of all of the above, reported operating profit in the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 was $47.1 million (7.0% of revenues),
as compared to $43.5 million (6.9% of revenues) in the nine months
ended September 30, 2003.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Company's operating
profit included $4.2 million in non-cash expenses associated with the
Company's phantom option plan, as compared to $3.4 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2003.
Excluding phantom share compensation costs, operating profit totaled
$51.2 million (7.7% of revenues) in the nine months ended September 30,
2004, as compared to $46.9 million (7.4% of revenues) in the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2003.
Finance Expense (Net)
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2003, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2002
Net finance expense in the quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $1.6
million (0.7% of revenues), as compared to $0.2 million (0.1% of
revenues) in the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
The increase in the net finance expense resulted from exchange rate
differences in the third quarter of 2004, as well as from the finance
income recognized in the third quarter of 2003.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
Net finance expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was
$2.9 million (0.4% of revenues), as compared to $3.5 million (0.5% of
revenues) in the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
Taxes on Income
The Company's tax rate represents a weighted average of the tax rates
to which the various companies in the Group are subject. The changes in
the effective tax rate are attributable to the mix of the tax rates in
the various tax jurisdictions in which the Group's companies generating
the taxable income operate.
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
Provision for taxes in the quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $4.0
million (effective tax rate of 25.4%), as compared to a provision for
taxes of $3.9 million (effective tax rate of 25.7%) in the quarter
ended September 30, 2003.
11
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
Provision for taxes in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was
$11.4 million (effective tax rate of 25.9%), as compared to a provision
for taxes of $10.5 million (effective tax rate of 26.5%) in the nine
months ended September 30, 2003.
Company's Share in Earnings of Affiliated Companies and Partnerships
The companies and partnerships, in which the Company holds 50% or less
in shares or voting rights and are therefore not consolidated in its
financial statements, operate in complementary areas to the Company's
core business activities, including electro-optics and airborne
systems. The Company believes that its affiliates will continue to
contribute significantly to the Company's earnings.
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
In the third quarter of 2004 the Company had net income of $1.6 million
from its share in earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships, as
compared to $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2003.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
In the nine months ended September 30, 2004 the Company had net income
of $4.6 million from its share in earnings of affiliated companies and
partnerships, as compared to $3.9 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 2003.
Net Earnings and Earnings per Share ("EPS")
Three Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Three Months
Ended on September 30, 2003
Reported net earnings in the quarter ended September 30, 2004 were
$13.7 million (6.1% of revenues), as compared to reported net earnings
of $12.0 million (5.6% of revenues) in the quarter ended September 30,
2003. Diluted EPS in the quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $0.33, as
compared to $0.30 in the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
Excluding the phantom option plan non-cash expenses in 2004, net
earnings in the quarter ended September 30, 2003 were $14.1 million
(6.3% of revenues) and the EPS was $0.34, as compared to $9.6 million
(4.5% of revenues), and an EPS of $0.24 in the quarter ended September
30, 2003.
The number of shares used for computation of diluted EPS in the quarter
ended September 30, 2004 was 41,161 thousand shares, as compared to
40,406 thousand shares in the quarter ended September 30, 2003. The
increase in the number of shares used for computation of diluted EPS
was due mainly to exercise of options by employees during the period.
Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2004, Compared to Nine Months Ended
on September 30, 2003
Reported net earnings in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were
$37.7 million (5.6% of revenues), as compared to reported net earnings
of $33.5 million (5.3% of revenues) in the nine months ended September
30, 2003. Diluted EPS in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was
12
$0.92, as compared to $0.83 per share in the nine months ended
September 30, 2003.
Excluding the phantom option plan non-cash expenses in 2004, net
earnings in the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were $41.1 million
(6.1% of revenues) and the EPS was $1.0, as compared to $36.2 million
(5.7% of revenues) and an EPS of $0.90 in the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2003.
The number of shares used for computation of diluted EPS in the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 was 40,924 thousand shares, as compared
to 40,198 thousand shares in the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
The increase in the number of shares used for computation of diluted
EPS was due mainly to the exercise of options by employees during the
period.
J. Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's cash flows are effected by the cumulative cash flows of
its various projects in the reported periods. Project cash flows are
affected by the timing of the receipt of advances and the collection of
accounts receivable from customers, which relate to specific events
during the project, while expenses are on-going. As a result, the
Company's cash flows may vary from one period to another.
The Company's policy is to invest its cash surplus primarily in
interest bearing deposits in accordance with its projected needs.
The resources available to the Company include mainly profits,
collection of accounts receivable, advances from customers, as well as
Government of Israel grants and participation and bank financing in
Israel and elsewhere based on its capital, assets and activities. In
addition, the Company has the ability to raise funds through the
offering of shares and debentures to the public from time to time.
The Company's net cash flows generated from operating activities in the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 were $85.4 million,
resulting mainly from net income for the period and collection of
accounts receivable, which was partly offset by an increase in
inventories.
Net cash flows used for investment activities in the quarter ended
September 30, 2004 were $33.4 million, which were used mainly for
procurement of property, plant and equipment. The investments were made
primarily in equipment for the Group's various manufacturing plants and
in a building constructed at Elbit Systems' facility in Haifa, Israel.
Net cash flows used for financing activities in the nine-month period
ended September 30, 2004 were $68.5 million, which were used mainly for
paying dividends.
On September 30, 2004, the Company had total borrowings in the amount
of $78.4 million, including $66.7 million in long-term loans, and $397
million in guarantees issued on its behalf by banks, mainly in respect
of advance payment and performance guarantees provided in the regular
course of business. On September 30, 2004, the Company had a cash
balance amounting to $59.6 million.
As of September 30, 2004, the Company had working capital of $175.7
million, and its current ratio was 1.46. The Company's ratio of equity
to total assets was 41.9%.
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K. Derivatives and Hedges
Market risks relating to the Company's operations result primarily from
changes in interest rates and exchange rates. The Company typically
uses financial instruments to limit its exposure to those changes. The
Company also typically enters into forward contracts in connection with
transactions that are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars
and New Israeli Shekels ("NIS"). The Company may enter from time to
time into forward contracts and other hedging instruments related to
NIS, based on market conditions.
On September 30, 2004, the Company's liquid assets were comprised of
bank deposits, and it had no investments in liquid equity securities
that were subject to market fluctuations. The Company's deposits and
loans are based on variable interest rates, and their value as of
September 30, 2004 was therefore not exposed to changes in interest
rates. Should interest rates either increase or decrease, such change
may affect the Company's results of operations due to changes in the
cost of its liabilities and the return on its assets that are based on
variable rates.
The Company's functional currency is the U.S. dollar. On September 30,
2004, the Company had exposure due to liabilities denominated in NIS of
$62 million in excess of its NIS denominated assets. These liabilities
represent mostly wages and trade payables. The amount of the Company's
exposure to the changes in the NIS-U.S. dollar exchange rate varies
from time to time. On September 30, 2004, the Company had options for
hedging future cash flows denominated in NIS in the amount of
$21 million and denominated in GBP in the amount of $144
million. The fair market value of the options as of September 30, 2004
and 2003 amounted to $0.5 million and $0.4 million respectively.
Most of the Company's assets and liabilities which are denominated in
currencies other than the NIS and the U.S. dollar were covered as of
September 30, 2004 by forward contracts. On September 30, 2004, the
Company had contracts for the sale and purchase of such foreign
currencies totaling $32.3 million. The results of financial derivative
activities in this quarter were not material.
L. Dividends
The Board of Directors declared on November 15, 2004 a dividend of
$0.13 per share.
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EXHIBIT 3
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
(Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
(Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
C O N T E N T S
P a g e
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 - 4
Consolidated Statements of Income 5
Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity 6 - 8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 9 - 10
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 11 - 14
# # # # # #
1
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
September 30, December 31,
2004 2003
---------- ----------
(Unaudited) (Audited)
---------- ----------
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 59,623 $ 76,156
Short-term bank deposits 654 690
Trade receivables, net 183,188 203,281
Other receivables and prepaid expenses 47,833 48,363
Inventories, net of advances 267,652 249,225
---------- ----------
Total current assets 558,950 577,715
---------- ----------
INVESTMENTS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES
Investments in affiliated companies and partnership 26,516 26,478
Investments in other companies 11,745 11,745
Long-term bank deposits and loan 1,749 2,347
Severance pay fund 78,023 76,218
---------- ----------
118,033 116,788
---------- ----------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 233,686 229,221
---------- ----------
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Goodwill 32,844 32,576
Other intangible assets, net 63,345 67,436
---------- ----------
96,189 100,012
---------- ----------
$1,006,858 $1,023,736
========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
2
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
September 30, December 31,
2004 2003
----------- -----------
(Unaudited) (Audited)
----------- -----------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term bank credit and loans $ 7,682 $ 8,509
Current maturities of long-term loans 4,045 6,532
Trade payables 113,944 106,252
Other payables and accrued expenses 162,527 157,820
Customers advances and amounts in excess of costs incurred on
contracts in progress 95,066 99,618
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Total current liabilities 383,264 378,731
----------- -----------
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term loans 66,705 62,324
Advances from customers 12,480 7,592
Deferred income taxes 25,944 24,916
Accrued severance pay 93,075 93,979
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198,204 188,811
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MINORITY INTERESTS 3,699 4,115
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital
Ordinary shares of New Israeli Shekels (NIS) 1 par value;
Authorized - 80,000,000 shares as of September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003;
Issued -40,661,492 and 39,746,125 shares as of September 30, 2004
and December 31, 2003, respectively;
Outstanding - 40,252,671 and 39,337,304 shares as of
September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively 11,477 11,273
Additional paid-in capital 272,376 259,033
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,717) (3,992)
Retained earnings 145,876 190,086
Treasury shares - 408,821 shares as of September 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003 (4,321) (4,321)
----------- -----------
421,691 452,079
----------- -----------
$ 1,006,858 $ 1,023,736
=========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
3
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Nine months ended Three months ended Year ended
September 30, September 30, December 31,
----------------------- ----------------------- ---------
2004 2003 2004 2003 2003
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Revenues $ 669,150 $ 635,223 $ 223,833 $ 214,275 $ 897,980
Cost of revenues 492,198 464,062 162,319 157,129 672,712
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 176,952 171,161 61,514 57,146 225,268
Research and development costs, net 43,639 43,006 16,518 14,518 54,919
Marketing and selling expenses 50,932 50,696 15,488 15,573 69,943
General and administrative expenses 35,307 33,924 12,103 11,035 46,077
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
129,878 127,626 44,109 41,126 170,939
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income 47,074 43,535 17,405 16,020 54,329
Financial expenses, net (2,878) (3,467) (1,577) (161) (4,870)
Other income (expenses), net (61) (488) 23 (708) 54
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before taxes on income 44,135 39,580 15,851 15,151 49,513
Taxes on income 11,432 10,502 4,031 3,900 11,334
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
32,703 29,078 11,820 11,251 38,179
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies
and partnership 4,585 3,938 1,616 989 7,209
Minority interests in losses (earnings) of
subsidiaries 458 456 271 (234) 557
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 37,746 $ 33,472 $ 13,707 $ 12,006 $ 45,945
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Earnings per share
basic net earnings per share $ 0.95 $ 0.86 $ 0.34 $ 0.31 $ 1.18
Weighted average number of shares
used in computation (in thousands) 39,822 38,994 40,060 39,168 39,061
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.92 $ 0.83 $ 0.33 $ 0.30 $ 1.14
Weighted average number of shares
used in computation (in thousands) 40,924 40,198 41,161 40,406 40,230
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
4
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Accumulated
Number of Additional other
outstanding Share paid-in comprehensive Retained
shares capital capital loss earnings
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance as of January 1, 2003
(Audited) 38,803,507 $ 11,154 $ 248,387 $ (2,882) $ 159,023
Exercise of options 533,797 119 5,147 - -
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - - 758 - -
Amortization of stock based compensation - - 4,741 - -
Dividends paid - - - - (14,882)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments - - - (578) -
Foreign currency translation differences - - - 340 -
Minimum pension liability - - - (872) -
Net income - - - - 45,945
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive income
Balance as of December 31, 2003
(Audited) 39,337,304 11,273 259,033 (3,992) 190,086
Exercise of options 915,367 204 8,365 - -
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - - 805 - -
Amortization of stock based compensation - - 4,173 - -
Dividends paid - - - - (81,956)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments - - - 292 -
Foreign currency translation differences - - - (17) -
Net income - - - - 37,746
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive income
Balance as of September 30, 2004
(Unaudited) 40,252,671 $ 11,477 $ 272,376 $ (3,717) $ 145,876
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Total other
Treasury shareholders' comprehensive
shares equity income
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance as of January 1, 2003
(Audited) $ (4,321) $ 411,361
Exercise of options - 5,266
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - 758
Amortization of stock based compensation - 4,741
Dividends paid - (14,882)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments - (578) $ (578)
Foreign currency translation differences - 340 340
Minimum pension liability - (872) (872)
Net income - 45,945 45,945
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Total comprehensive income $ 44,835
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Balance as of December 31, 2003
(Audited) (4,321) 452,079
Exercise of options - 8,569
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - 805
Amortization of stock based compensation - 4,173
Dividends paid - (81,956)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments - 292 $ 292
Foreign currency translation differences - (17) (17)
Net income - 37,746 37,746
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Total comprehensive income $ 38,021
===========
Balance as of September 30, 2004
(Unaudited) $ (4,321) $ 421,691
----------- -----------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Accumulated
Number of Additional other
outstanding Share paid-in comprehensive Retained
shares Capital capital loss earnings
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance as of January 1, 2003
(Audited) 38,803,507 $ 11,154 $ 248,387 $ (2,882) $ 159,023
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Exercise of options 397,219 88 3,808 - -
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - 477 - - -
Amortization of deferred stock compensation - 3,034 - - -
Dividends paid - - (10,962) - (10,962)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments - - - 857 -
Net income - - - - 33,472
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive income
Balance as of September 30, 2003
(Unaudited) 39,200,726 $ 11,242 $ 255,706 $ (2,025) $ 181,533
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Balance as of July 1, 2004
(Unaudited) 39,928,551 $ 11,405 $ 269,047 $ (3,584) $ 205,429
Exercise of options 324,120 72 2,781 - -
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - - 114 - -
Amortization of deferred stock compensation - - 434 - -
Dividends paid - - - - (73,260)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments - - - (136) -
Foreign currency translation differences - - - 3 -
Net income - - - - 13,707
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive income
Balance as of September 30, 2004
(Unaudited) 40,252,671 $ 11,477 $ 272,376 $ (3,717) $ 145,876
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Total Total other
Treasury shareholders' comprehensive
shares equity income
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance as of January 1, 2003
(Audited) $ (4,321) $ 411,361
----------- -----------
Exercise of options - 3,896
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised 477
Amortization of deferred stock compensation 3,034
Dividends paid
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments - 857 $ 857
Net income - 33,472 33,472
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Total comprehensive income $ 34,329
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Balance as of September 30, 2003
(Unaudited) $ (4,321) $ 442,135
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Balance as of July 1, 2004
(Unaudited) $ (4,321) $ 477,976
Exercise of options - 2,853
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - 114
Amortization of deferred stock compensation - 434
Dividends paid - (73,260)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments - (136) $ (136)
Foreign currency translation differences - 3 3
Net income - 13,707 13,707
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Total comprehensive income $ 13,574
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Balance as of September 30, 2004
(Unaudited) $ (4,321) $ 421,691
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Accumulated
Number of Additional other
outstanding Share paid-in comprehensive Retained
shares Capital capital loss earnings
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance as of July 1, 2003
(Unaudited) 39,152,148 $ 11,231 $ 258,580 $ (738) $ 173,438
Exercise of options 48,578 11 470 481
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - - 43 - -
Amortization of deferred stock compensation - - (3,387) - -
Dividends paid - - - - (3,911
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments - - - (1,287) -
Net income - - - - 12,006
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive income
Balance as of September 30, 2003
(Unaudited) 39,200,726 $ 11,242 $ 255,706 $ (2,025) $ 181,533
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Total Total other
Treasury shareholders' comprehensive
shares equity income
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance as of July 1, 2003
(Unaudited) $ (4,321) $ 438,190
Exercise of options
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised - 43
Amortization of deferred stock compensation - (3,387)
Dividends paid - (3,911)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments - (1,287) $ (1,287)
Net income - 12,006 12,006
----------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive income $ 10,719
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Balance as of September 30, 2003
(Unaudited) $ (4,321) $ 442,135
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Nine months ended Year ended
September 30, December 31,
--------------------- --------
2004 2003 2003
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 37,746 $ 33,472 $ 45,945
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 31,494 27,966 37,890
Amortization of deferred stock compensation 4,173 3,034 4,741
Deferred income taxes, net 1,505 (199) 35
Accrued severance pay, net (2,709) (2,538) (1,240)
Gain (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment 25 (870) (915)
Tax benefit in respect of options exercised 805 477 758
Minority interests in losses of subsidiaries (458) (456) (557)
Equity in net losses (earnings) of affiliated companies and partnership,
net of dividend received (*) 3,065 (2,773) (4,995)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in short and long-term receivables and prepaid expenses 20,759 35,339 45,297
Increase in inventories (24,222) (52,909) (38,651)
Increase in trade payables, other payables and accrued expenses 9,882 27,740 32,147
Increase (decrease) in advances received from customers 7,125 (55,607) (27,855)
Settlement of royalties with the Office of the Chief Scientist (3,714) (447) (1,581)
Other adjustments (112) 472 337
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities 85,364 12,701 91,356
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (32,614) (43,494) (61,287)
Acquisition of activity (Schedule A) (2,315) (2,458) (2,458)
Investments in affiliated companies and subsidiaries (559) - (1,049)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,741 4,831 5,815
Repayment of short-term loan - 2,050 2,400
Investment in long-term bank deposits (1,203) (1,064) (1,750)
Proceeds from sale of long-term deposits 1,508 1,820 3,568
Short-term bank deposits, net 36 955 960
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities (33,406) (37,360) (53,801)
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from exercise of options 8,569 3,896 5,266
Repayment of long-term bank loans (15,687) (23,212) (27,066)
Proceeds from long-term bank loans 21,410 10,000 10,000
Dividends paid (81,956) (10,962) (14,882)
Change in short-term bank credit and loans, net (827) 14,604 (10,997)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in financing activities (68,491) (5,674) (37,679)
-------- -------- --------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (16,533) (30,333) (124)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE
PERIOD 76,156 76,280 76,280
-------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD $ 59,623 $ 45,947 $ 76,156
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(*) Dividend received $ 7,650 $ 1,165 $ 2,214
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Nine months ended Year ended
September 30, December 31,
-------- -------- --------
2004 2003 2003
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOWS
ACTIVITIES:
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes $ 9,015 $ 11,144 $ 14,666
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Interest $ 1,460 $ 2,645 $ 4,034
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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 deficiency (except cash and cash
equivalents) $ (707) $ 657 $ 657
Property, plant and equipment (10) (249) (249)
Goodwill, know-how and other intangible assets (1,309)
(1,598) (1,334) (1,334)
Deferred income taxes - (1,765) (1,765)
Long-term liabilities - 198 198
Minority interest - 35 35
-------- -------- --------
$ (2,315) $ (2,458) $ (2,458)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Note 1 - GENERAL
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in a
condensed format as of September 30, 2004, and for the nine months
and three months then ended in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States )U.S. GAAP( relating to
the preparation of financial statements for interim periods.
Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States but
which are not required for interim reporting purposes, have been
condensed or omitted. See Note 6 for the reconciliation from U.S.
GAAP to accounting principles generally accepted in Israel
(Israeli GAAP).
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's annual financial statements and accompanying notes as of
December 31, 2003.
The interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, which
are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation. All such adjustments were of a normal recurring
nature.
Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2004,
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the year ending December 31, 2004.
Note 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. The significant accounting policies followed in the
preparation of these statements are identical to those
applied in preparation of the latest annual financial
statements except as follows:
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued Interpretation 46, Consolidation of Variable
Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN
46). In December 2003, the FASB modified FIN 46 to make
certain technical corrections and address certain
implementation issues that had arisen. FIN 46 provides a
new framework for identifying variable interest entities
(VIEs) and determining when a company should include the
assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests and results
of a VIE in its consolidated financial statements.
In general, a VIE is a corporation, partnership, limited
liability corporation, trust or any other legal structure
used to conduct activities or hold assets 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 its
activities or (3) has a group of equity owners that do not
have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to
receive returns generated by its operations.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Note 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
FIN 46 requires a VIE to be consolidated if a party with an
ownership, contractual or other financial interest in the
VIE (a variable interest holder) is obligated to absorb a
majority of the risk of loss from the VIE's activities, is
entitled to receive a majority of the VIE's residual
returns (if no party absorbs a majority of the VIE's
losses), or both. A variable interest holder that
consolidates the VIE is called the primary beneficiary.
Upon consolidation, the primary beneficiary generally must
initially record all of the VIE's assets, liabilities and
non-controlling interest at fair value and subsequently
account for the VIE as if it were consolidated based on
majority voting interest. FIN 46 also requires disclosures
about VIEs that the variable interest holder is not
required to consolidate but in which it has a significant
variable interest.
FIN 46 was effective immediately for VIEs created after
January 31, 2003. The provisions of FIN 46, as revised,
were adopted as of September 30, 2004 for the Company's
interests in all VIEs. The adoption of FIN 46 did not have
a significant effect on the Company's financial statements.
B. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in
U.S. dollars since the functional currency of the primary
economic environment in which the operations of the Group
(which includes Elbit Systems Ltd. and its subsidiaries)
are conducted is the U.S. dollar.
Note 3 - INVENTORIES, NET OF ADVANCES
September 30, December 31,
2004 2003
-------- --------
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Cost of long-term contracts in progress $274,544 $253,663
Raw materials 76,384 78,504
Advances to suppliers and subcontractors 22,773 20,137
-------- --------
373,701 352,304
Less - Cost incurred on contracts in progress
deducted from customer advances 14,062 14,581
-------- --------
359,639 337,723
Less -Advances received from customers 84,790 77,482
Provision for losses 7,197 11,016
-------- --------
$267,652 $249,225
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Note 4 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25. ("APB 25") "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees" and the FASB Interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for
Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation" in accounting
for its employee stock option plans. According to APB 25,
compensation expense is measured under the intrinsic value method,
whereby compensation expense is equal to the excess, if any, of
the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date of the
award or other measurement date over the exercise price.
The Company adopted the disclosure provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 148, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure" ("SFAS No.
148"), which amended certain provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("SFAS 123") to provide alternative methods of
transition for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair
value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation, effective as of the beginning of the fiscal year.
The Company continues to apply the provisions of APB No. 25, in
accounting for stock-based compensation.
Pro forma information regarding the Company's net income and net
earnings per share is required by SFAS No. 123 and has been
determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock
options under the fair value method prescribed by SFAS No. 123.
If compensation cost had been determined under the alternative
fair value accounting method provided under SFAS No. 123, the
Company's stock-based employee compensation cost, net income and
basic and diluted net earnings per share would have changed to the
following pro forma amounts:
Nine months ended Three months ended Year ended
September 30, September 30, December 31,
-------------------- ------------------ --------
2004 2003 2004 2003 2003
-------- -------- ------ ------- --------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
-------------------- ------------------ --------
Net income as reported $ 37,746 $ 33,472 $ 13,707 $ 12,006 $ 45,945
Add - Stock based compensation expense net of
related tax effects as reported (intrinsic
method) 3,338 2,710 347 (2,427) 3,793
Deduct - Stock based compensation expense
under fair value based method of SFAS
123 net of related tax effects (2,217) (2,217) (739) (739) (2,956)
-------- -------- ------ ------- --------
Pro forma net income $ 38,867 $ 33,965 13,315 $ 8,840 $ 46,782
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Net earnings per share:
Basic net earnings per share as reported $ 0.95 $ 0.86 $ 0.34 $ 0.31 $ 1.18
Diluted net earnings per share as reported $ 0.92 $ 0.83 $ 0.33 $ 0.30 $ 1.14
Pro forma basic net earnings per share $ 0.98 $ 0.87 $ 0.33 $ 0.23 $ 1.20
Pro forma diluted net earnings per share $ 0.95 $ 0.84 $ 0.32 $ 0.22 $ 1.16
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Note 5 - AMENDMENT TO THE INCOME TAX ORDINANCE
On September 29, 2004, the Israeli Parliament approved the
Amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance (No. 140 and Temporary
Provision) (the "Amendment") which reduces the corporate tax rate
from 36% to 35% in 2004 and to a rate of 30% in 2007
progressively. The Amendment was signed and published in July 2004
and is therefore considered enacted in July 2004. Accordingly, the
Company recorded the effect of the change in the tax rate in the
third quarter of 2004. The adoption of the Amendment did not have
a significant effect on the Company's financial statements.
Note 6 - RECONCILIATION TO ISRAELI GAAP
As described in Note 1, the Company prepares its financial
statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. See Note 26 to the 2003
annual financial statements for a description of the differences
between U.S. GAAP and Israeli GAAP in respect to the Company. The
effects of the differences between U.S. GAAP and Israeli GAAP on
the Company's financial statements are detailed below.
1. Effect on net income
Nine months ended Year ended
September 30, December 31,
-------------------- --------
2004 2003 2003
------- -------- --------
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Net income as reported according to U.S. GAAP $37,746 $ 33,472 $ 45,945
Adjustments to Israeli GAAP (1,765) 847 595
------- -------- --------
Net income according to Israeli GAAP $35,981 $ 34,319 $ 46,540
======= ======== ========
2. Effect on shareholders' equity
As per
As reported Adjustments Israeli GAAP
-------- ------- --------
As of September 30, 2004 (Unaudited)
Shareholders' equity $421,691 (12,929) $408,762
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As of December 31, 2003 (Audited)
Shareholders' equity $452,079 (10,367) $441,712
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