In a pivotal ruling, the Israeli Supreme Court sided with logistics and transportation firm Gold Bond Group Ltd. in a case that redefines the application of the Hague Rules’ statute of limitations in maritime law. The dispute originated from a claim by Orda Print, alleging cargo damage to a printing press shipped from Japan. Gold […]
Author: Idan Nishlis
Elbit Systems Ltd., the leading Israeli defense and aerospace company, completed a USD 500 million underwritten public offering of ordinary shares on Nasdaq. The transaction enhances Elbit’s financial flexibility to support its global operations and long-term growth strategy. Bank of America Securities, J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, and Morgan Stanley served as joint book-running managers. Herzog acted […]
Chinese car manufacturers are on track to capture 30% of Israel’s new vehicle market by the end of 2025, giving China the highest share of any developed country. This rapid growth stems from competitive pricing, cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) technology, and a wide model range appealing to Israeli buyers. Brands such as BYD, Geely, and […]
Israel’s tech ecosystem is seeing a surge in stealth-mode entrepreneurship, with a 30% rise in undisclosed startup founders over the past year, according to a report by Dealigence in collaboration with Google for Startups. The study identified 1,054 founders currently operating under the radar, pointing to a likely boom in startup launches in 2025. Analysis […]
Israeli startups across cybersecurity, AI, biotech, fintech, and quantum technologies secured major funding in 2025, underscoring continued investor confidence despite global uncertainty. In cybersecurity, stealth AI venture by Guardicore founders raised USD 32 million, while Cynomi and Ox Security secured USD 37 million and USD 60 million respectively. Miggo Security added USD 17 million for […]
Despite geopolitical volatility and trade friction, international dealmaking remains a vital lever for accessing new markets, talent, and capabilities. A survey of 850 dealmakers and analysis of 896 cross-border M&A transactions from 2018 to 2024 reveal the tangible value such deals bring. The findings highlight the core drivers behind successful transactions and underline the strategic […]
Israeli engineering and manufacturing firm A.L. Electronics, a key supplier of advanced electronic assemblies to the defense, medical, telecom, and industrial sectors, has sold a 70% stake to Sky Fund, a prominent Israeli private equity firm, in a transaction valued at approximately NIS 450 million. Founded in 1983, A.L. employs around 400 staff and serves […]
Israeli real estate company Amot Investments Ltd., a subsidiary of Alony-Hetz Properties and Investments, successfully raised approximately NIS 670 million (USD 180 million) through a public offering of non-convertible bonds listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The issuance attracted significant investor interest, reinforcing Amot’s strong position in the commercial real estate market across Israel. […]
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz advised clients on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Retail-Minds Technologies Ltd., a public Israeli technology company. The acquisition was carried out through a special tender offer, resulting in the clients securing approximately 62.9% of the company’s shares. The legal advisory team was led by Ilan Gerzi, Chair of […]
Doral Group, an Israeli renewable energy developer, has secured USD 1.3 billion from a consortium including HSBC, Santander, and KeyBank to advance its Mammoth Solar initiative in Indiana. Spanning Pulaski and Starke Counties, the three-phase project will deliver 1,600 MW_DC of solar capacity, making it the largest photovoltaic installation in the U.S. and Western Hemisphere. […]
