ELBIT SYSTEMS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER OF 2016 RESULTS

Backlog of orders at \$6.8 billion; Revenues at \$804.5 million; Non-GAAP net income of \$63 million; GAAP net income of \$54 million; Non-GAAP net EPS of 1.47; GAAP net EPS of \$1.27

Haifa, Israel, August 16, 2016 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), (the "Company") the international high technology company, reported today its consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.

In this release, the Company is providing US-GAAP results as well as additional non-GAAP financial data, which are intended to provide investors a more comprehensive understanding of the Company's business results and trends. Unless otherwise stated, all financial data presented is GAAP financial data.

Management Comment:

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems'President and CEO, commented: "We are encouraged by our second quarter financial results, demonstrating a strong, growing and diverse business. Our positive performance is built on our steady growth in backlog, which continued to increase in the quarter, enhancing visibility into revenues over the long term. Our sales are distributed across many regions and across a broad spectrum of products and technologies. This year in particular, we have seen strong performance in Europe and Israel. Our diversified market presence and portfolio has enabled us to continue to grow in an evolving global defense and homeland security environment. In recent months we have launched a number of new systems and solutions for which our customers worldwide have expressed interest. Based on our backlog of orders and market position, we have the potential to continue this trend for the foreseeable future."

Second quarter 2016 results:

Revenues in the second quarter of 2016 were \$804.5 million, as compared to \$749.6 million in the second quarter of 2015.

Non-GAAP(*) gross profit amounted to \$244.0 million (30.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$224.7 million (30.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015. GAAP gross profit in the second quarter of 2016 was \$236.1 million (29.4% of revenues), as compared to \$219.3 million (29.2% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015.

Research and development expenses, net were \$67.2 million (8.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$57.5 million (7.7% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015.

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Marketing and selling expenses, net were \$60.3 million (7.5% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$60.6 million (8.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015.

General and administrative expenses, net were \$38.7 million (4.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$35.7 million (4.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015.

Non-GAAP(*) operating income was \$80.5 million (10.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$75.4 million (10.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015. GAAPoperating income in the second quarter of 2016 was \$69.9 million (8.7% of revenues), as compared to \$65.5 million (8.7% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015.

Financial expenses, net were \$5.5 million in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$6.2 million in the second quarter of 2015.

Taxes on income were \$14.3 million (effective tax rate of 22.2%) in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$12.0 million (effective tax rate of 20.2%) in the second quarter of 2015. The effective tax rate is affected by the mix of the tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which the Company's entities generate taxable income.

Equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliated companies and partnerships was \$4.4 million in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to a net loss of \$0.4 million in the second quarter of 2015. The relatively higher amount in the second quarter of 2016 reflects a gain from a Company affiliate in the UK that began operations in 2016.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was \$0.5 million in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$1.7 million in the second quarter of 2015.

Non-GAAP(*) net income attributable to the Company's shareholders in the second quarter of 2016 was \$62.9 million (7.8% of revenues), as compared to \$53.5 million (7.1% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015. GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2016 was \$54.1 million (6.7% of revenues), as compared to \$45.3 million (6.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015.

Non-GAAP(*) diluted net earnings per share attributable to the Company's shareholders were \$1.47 for the second quarter of 2016, as compared to \$1.25 for the second quarter of 2015. GAAP diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2016 were \$1.27, as compared to \$1.06 for the second quarter of 2015.

The Company's backlog of orders for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, totaled \$6,818 million, as compared to \$6,305 million as of June 30, 2015. Approximately 66% of the current backlog is attributable to orders from outside Israel. Approximately 59% of the current backlog is scheduled to be performed during 2016 and 2017.

Operating cash flow used in the six months ended June 30, 2016 was \$15.1 million, as compared to \$116.5 million provided in the six months ended June 30, 2015.

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* Non-GAAP financial data:

The following non-GAAP financial data is presented to enable investors to have additional information on the Company's business performance as well as a further basis for periodical comparisons and trends relating to the Company's financial results. The Company believes such data provides useful information to investors by facilitating more meaningful comparisons of the Company's financial results over time. Such non-GAAP information is used by the Company's management to make strategic decisions, forecast future results and evaluate the Company's current performance. However, investors are cautioned that, unlike financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, non-GAAP measures may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other companies.

The non-GAAP financial data includes reconciliation adjustments regarding non-GAAP gross profit, operating income, net income and diluted EPS. In arriving at non-GAAP presentations, companies generally factor out items such as those that have a non-recurring impact on the income statements, various non-cash items, significant effects of retroactive tax legislation and changes in accounting guidance and other items, which in management's judgment, are items that are considered to be outside of the review of core operating results.

In the Company's non-GAAP presentation, the Company made certain adjustments, as indicated in the table below.

These non-GAAPmeasures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. The Company believes that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and that these measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. Investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacements for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited) Supplemental Financial Data: (US Dollars in millions)

2016 2015 2016 2015	2015

GAAP gross profit 448.4 420.4 236.1 219.3	897.1
Adjustments:
Amortization of purchased intangible 15.8 10.6 7.9 5.4 assets	29.9
Non-GAAP gross profit 464.2 431.0 244.0 224.7	927.0
Percent of revenues 30.4% 29.6% 30.3% 30.0%	29.8%
GAAP operating income 133.2 125.3 69.9 65.5	268.6
Adjustments:
Amortization of purchased intangible 21.2 19.6 10.6 9.9 assets	48.1
Gain from changes in holdings (7.0) — — —	—
Non-GAAP operating income 147.4 144.9 80.5 75.4	316.7
Percent of revenues 9.7% 10.0% 10.0% 10.1%	10.2%
GAAP net income attributable to Elbit Systems' shareholders 106.4 89.9 54.1 45.3	202.5
Adjustments:
Amortization of purchased intangible 21.2 19.6 10.6 9.9 assets	48.1
Capital Gain (3.9) — — —	—
Gain from changes in holdings (7.0) — — —	—
(3.3) Related tax benefits (2.7) (1.8) (1.7)	(8.2)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Elbit Systems' shareholders 114.0 106.2 62.9 53.5	242.4
Percent of revenues 7.5% 7.3% 7.8% 7.1%	7.8%
2.49 2.10 GAAP diluted net EPS 1.27 1.06	4.74
0.18 0.38 Adjustments, net 0.20 0.19	0.93
Non-GAAP diluted net EPS 2.67 2.48 1.47 1.25	5.67

Recent Events:

On May 24, 2016, the Company announced that it was awarded contracts from a European country for the supply of advanced tactical communications systems, for a total amount of an approximately \$40 million. The contracts will be performed over a one-year period.

On July 7, 2016, the Company announced that it is establishing a new company (the New Company), based on its in-house developed energy technology for transportation. The New Company will develop energy solutions for civilian transportation applications.

On July 10, 2016, the Company announced it was awarded an approximately \$19 million contract from the Maldonado District Administration in Uruguay to provide a Safe District project. The project will span across six municipal authorities, including the well-known Punta Del Este tourist resort, over a total of 2000 km. The contract will be performed by the Company's subsidiary, Elbit Security Systems Ltd. (ELSEC), over a two-year period.

On July 20, 2016, the Company announced that it was awarded contracts, in a total amount of approximately \$30 million, to supply advanced thermal-imaging observation systems to a country in Europe. The systems will serve all army command levels, from the dismounted soldier to the headquarters command and will be supplied over a one-year period.

Dividend:

The Board of Directors declared a dividend of \$0.40 per share for the second quarter of 2016. The dividend's record date is August 26, 2016. The dividend will be paid from income generated as Preferred Income (as defined under Israeli tax laws), on September 5, 2016, net of taxes and levies, at the rate of 20%.

Conference Call:

The Company will be hosting a conference call today, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. On the call, management will review and discuss the results and will be available to answer questions.

To participate, please call one of the teleconferencing numbers that follow. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.

US Dial-in Numbers: 1 888 668 9141 UK Dial-in Number: 0 800 917 5108 ISRAEL Dial-in Number: 03 918 0609 INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: +972 3 918 0609

at: 9:00 am Eastern Time; 6:00 am Pacific Time; 2:00 pm UK Time; 4:00 pm Israel Time

This call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems'web-site at http://www.elbitsystems.com. An online replay will be available from 24 hours after the call ends.

Alternatively, for two days following the call, investors will be able to dial a replay number to listen to the call. The dial-in numbers are:

1 888 295 2634 (US) or +972 3 925 5900 (Israel and International).

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electrooptics, electro-optic space systems, EWsuites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.

For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems.com.

Attachments:

Consolidated balance sheets Consolidated statements of income Consolidated statements of cash flow Consolidated revenue distribution by areas of operation and by geographical regions

Company Contact:

Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO Tel: +972-4-8316663 [email protected] Dalia Rosen, VP, Head of Corporate Communications Tel: +972-4-8316784 [email protected] Elbit Systems Ltd.

IR Contact:

Ehud Helft Kenny Green GK Investor Relations Tel: 1-646-201-9246 [email protected]

This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1943, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. 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 and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. 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; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; 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. 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 Press 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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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of US Dollars)

	June 30, December 31,
	2016		2015
	Unaudited		Audited
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	\$ 155,681	\$	299,322
Short-term bank deposits and marketable securities	30,774		33,102
Trade and unbilled receivables, net	1,158,155		941,913
Other receivables and prepaid expenses	150,954		171,359
Inventories, net of customers advances	865,015		837,111
Total current assets	2,360,579		2,282,807

Investments in affiliated companies and partnerships	163,595		129,758
Long-term trade and unbilled receivables	136,696		152,463
Long-term bank deposits and other receivables	19,052		15,765
Deferred income taxes, net	45,751		52,619
Severance pay fund	267,400		270,151
	632,494		620,756

Property, plant and equipment, net	474,177		449,759
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	750,418		770,276
Total assets	\$ 4,217,668	\$	4,123,598

Liabilities and Equity
Short-term bank credit and loans	\$ 60,003	\$	—
Current maturities of long-term loans and Series A Notes	112,134		113,359

Trade payables Other payables and accrued expenses	372,941 807,826		347,366 739,867

Customer advances in excess of costs incurred on contracts in progress	373,967		437,202
	1,726,871		1,637,794
Long-term loans, net of current maturities	142,270		165,971

Series A Notes, net of current maturities	174,629		226,758
Employee benefit liabilities	380,484		381,641
Deferred income taxes and tax liabilities, net	44,225		44,738
Customer advances in excess of costs incurred on contracts in progress	169,629		167,601
Other long-term liabilities	99,892		99,668
	1,011,129		1,086,377

Elbit Systems Ltd.'s equity	1,471,196		1,391,374
Non-controlling interests	8,472		8,053
Total equity	1,479,668		1,399,427
Total liabilities and equity	\$ 4,217,668	\$	4,123,598

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share amount)

	Six months ended June 30,			Three months ended June 30,					Year Ended December 31,
		2016 2015			2016 2015						2015
		Unaudited				Unaudited				Audited
Revenues	\$	1,525,721	\$	1,456,226	\$	804,510	\$	749,603	\$	3,107,581
Cost of revenues		1,077,344		1,035,778		568,375		530,351		2,210,528
Gross profit		448,377		420,448		236,135		219,252		897,053
Operating expenses:
Research and development, net		123,236		113,117		67,189		57,505		243,416
Marketing and selling, net		121,326		111,897		60,330		60,569		239,366
General and administrative, net		77,616		70,097		38,672		35,685		145,693
Other operating income, net		(7,032)		—		—		—		—
Total operating expenses		315,146		295,111		166,191		153,759		628,475
Operating income		133,231		125,337		69,944		65,493		268,578
Financial expenses, net		(7,194)		(11,865)		(5,475)		(6,192)		(20,240)
Other income , net		3,910		77		13		10		216
Income before income taxes		129,947		113,549		64,482		59,311		248,554

Taxes on income		(26,956)		(20,625)		(14,286)		(11,976)		(46,235)
		102,991		92,924		50,196		47,335		202,319

Equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliated companies and partnerships		4,429		(491)		4,409		(363)		4,542
Net income	\$	107,420	\$	92,433		54,605		46,972	\$	206,861
Less: net income attributable to non controlling interests		(1,002)		(2,574)		(514)		(1,678)		(4,352)
Net income attributable to Elbit Systems Ltd.'s shareholders	\$	106,418	\$	89,859	\$	54,091	\$	45,294	\$	202,509


Earnings per share attributable to Elbit Systems Ltd.'s shareholders:
Basic net earnings per share	\$	2.49	\$	2.10	\$	1.27	\$	1.06	\$	4.74
Diluted net earnings per share	\$	2.49	\$	2.10	\$	1.27	\$	1.06	\$	4.74


Weighted average number of shares (in thousands)
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share		42,739		42,698		42,743		42,706		42,711
Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share		42,750		42,724		42,752		42,734		42,733

ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW