Elbit Systems Completes the Acquisition of IMI Systems

26 November 2018

Elbit Systems Ltd announced today that it completed the acquisition of IMI Systems Ltd. ("IMI") for a purchase price of approximately $495 million (NIS 1.8 billion), with an additional payment of approximately $27 million (NIS 100 million) contingent upon IMI meeting agreed performance goals.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems President & CEO, commented: "The synergy between the capabilities of the two companies and the global positioning of Elbit Systems will enable us to offer an enhanced portfolio and to realize the potential of the technologies of IMI in the international arena, making this acquisition significant to our long-term growth strategy." Machlis added: "Elbit Systems has a proven track record of successfully performing major acquisitions, and I am convinced that this acquisition will be beneficial for Israel's economy, for both companies' employees and customers and for our shareholders."

 

Source: prnewswire.com