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Elbit Receives Approvals From Israel Government In Deal For IMI Systems

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, June 22nd, 2018

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Israel’s Elbit Systems [ESLT] on June 19 said it has reached agreement with the Israeli government for the tender of state shares related to the company’s pending $495 million acquisition of IMI Systems Ltd., which is also based in Israel.Elbit said completion of the deal is still subject to further government approvals, including by Israel’s antitrust authority.In addition to the agreed purchase price, the acquisition includes an additional payment of about $27 million based on IMI meeting certain performance goals.“IMI Systems capabilities and…

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