S&P Global Ratings Maalot Reaffirms Elbit Systems' Long Term Rating of "ilAA" (Local Scale), With a Stable Outlook and Short Term Rating of "ilA-1+" (Local Scale)

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Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT, TASE: ESLT) announced that S&P Global Ratings Maalot , an Israeli rating agency, reaffirmed its long-term rating of 'ilAA' with a stable outlook and its short-term rating of 'ilA-1+' for the company's commercial paper. The reaffirmed ratings apply to Elbit Systems' Series B, C, and D Notes. Maalot's Rating Report was submitted to the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in Hebrew. An unofficial English translation was also submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 6-K. This announcement does not constitute an offer to buy any securities.

Positive

• Reaffirmation of long-term rating 'ilAA' suggests strong creditworthiness.
• Stable outlook for Series B, C, and D Notes indicates financial stability.
• Short-term rating 'ilA-1+' for commercial paper reflects good liquidity.
• Submission of rating report to multiple securities authorities enhances transparency.

Negative

• Reaffirmed ratings do not signify an upgrade, indicating no improvement.
• The announcement does not address any growth or expansion plans.
• No mention of financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, or debt ratios.

HAIFA, Israel, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that S&P Global Ratings Maalot Ltd., an Israeli rating agency ("Maalot"), issued its rating report regarding Elbit Systems (the "Rating Report"). In its Rating Report, Maalot reaffirmed its long term rating of "ilAA" (on local scaling) with a stable outlook regarding the Company's Series B, C and D Notes, and its short term rating of "ilA-1+" (on local scaling) regarding the Company's Commercial Paper.

 

 

Maalot's Rating Report was submitted by Maalot to the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in Hebrew. An unofficial English translation of the Rating Report is submitted by the Company on Form 6-K to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

This announcement shall not constitute a solicitation or an offer to buy any securities.

About Elbit Systems

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

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

Elbit Systems employs over 19,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported as of March 31, 2024 approximately $1.6 billion in revenues and an order backlog of $20.4 billion.

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

Company Contact:

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, ExecutiveVP - CFO
Tel: +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com

Dr. David Ravia, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2947169
david.ravia@elbitsystems.com

Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communication & Brand
Tel: 972-77-2947602
dalia.bodinger@elbitsystems.com

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States, among others, including the duration and scope of the current war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

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FAQ

What is Elbit Systems' long-term credit rating reaffirmed by Maalot?

Elbit Systems' long-term credit rating reaffirmed by Maalot is 'ilAA' with a stable outlook.

What is the short-term rating for Elbit Systems' commercial paper?

The short-term rating for Elbit Systems' commercial paper is 'ilA-1+'.

Which notes are covered under the long-term rating?

The long-term rating 'ilAA' applies to Elbit Systems' Series B, C, and D Notes.

Has Elbit Systems' credit rating been upgraded?

No, Elbit Systems' credit ratings have been reaffirmed, not upgraded.

Was the rating report submitted to any regulatory bodies?

Yes, the rating report was submitted to the Israel Securities Authority, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and in an unofficial English translation to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.