Defense Giant Rafael Owes Billions from Government, CEO States

The CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Yuval Steinitz, stated that the Israeli government owes the company billions of shekels, a debt that is negatively impacting its financial results. Steinitz indicated that due to these financial issues, an initial public offering (IPO) for Rafael is unlikely to occur in the near future.

He further elaborated that the outstanding government debt is hindering the company's performance and its ability to pursue other financial strategies. The delay in the IPO means Rafael will not be able to access capital markets as planned, potentially affecting its future investments and growth.

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