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1 BUY HOLD SELL A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F Annual Dividend Rate BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based services and wireless communication products in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. STOCK PERFORMANCE (%) 3 Mo. 1 Yr. 3 Yr (Ann) Price Change GROWTH (%) Last Qtr 12 Mo. 3 Yr CAGR Revenues Net Income EPS RETURN ON EQUITY (%) Ind Avg S&P 500 Q Q Q P/E COMPARISON BUY Sector: Technology Sub-Industry: Communications Equipment Source: S&P BUY RATING SINCE 11/17/2011 TARGET PRICE $25.87 Weekly Price: (US$) SMA (50) SMA (100) 1 Year 2 Years Rating History BUY Volume in Thousands COMPUSTAT for Price and Volume, TheStreet Ratings, Inc. for Rating History TARGET PRICE $ EPS ALYSIS¹ ($) Ind Avg S&P 500 RECOMMENDATION We rate () a BUY. This is driven by multiple strengths, which we believe should have a greater impact than any nesses, and should give investors a better performance opportunity than most stocks we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, increase in net income, expanding profit margins and notable return on equity. We feel its strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows operating cash flow. HIGHLIGHTS 's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 0.3%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 6.8%. This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share. has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign. Along with the favorable debt-to-equity ratio, the company maintains an adequate quick ratio of 1.22, which illustrates the ability to avoid short-term cash problems. Q Q Q Q Q Q Q = not available NM = not meaningful Q Q Compustat fiscal year convention is used for all fundamental data items. The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has exceeded that of the S&P 500 and the Communications Equipment industry average. The net income increased by 4.2% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, going from $6.81 million to $7.10 million. The gross profit margin for is rather high; currently it is at 55.94%. Regardless of 's high profit margin, it has managed to decrease from the same period last year. Despite the mixed results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 15.04% trails the industry average. Current return on equity is lower than its ROE from the same quarter one year prior. This is a clear sign of ness within the company. Compared to other companies in the Communications Equipment industry and the overall market, 's return on equity significantly exceeds that of both the industry average and the S&P 500. PAGE 1

2 PEER GROUP ALYSIS REVENUE GROWTH AND EBITDA MARGIN* Revenue Growth (TTM) -10% 12.5% UNFAVORABLE -10% SWIR CALX SHOR RDWR SONS EBITDA Margin (TTM) EXTR XXIA MITL OCLR CAMP FAVORABLE 30% Companies with higher EBITDA margins and revenue growth rates are outperforming companies with lower EBITDA margins and revenue growth rates. Companies for this scatter plot have a market capitalization between $333.1 Million and $878.9 Million. Companies with or NM values do not appear. *EBITDA Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. REVENUE GROWTH AND EARNINGS YIELD Revenue Growth (TTM) -10% 12.5% UNFAVORABLE EXTR -14% Earnings Yield (TTM) MITL CALX OCLR SONS CAMP FAVORABLE XXIA SWIR SHOR RDWR Companies that exhibit both a high earnings yield and high revenue growth are generally more attractive than companies with low revenue growth and low earnings yield. Companies for this scatter plot have revenue growth rates between -8.9% and 12%. Companies with or NM values do not appear. 6% INDUSTRY ALYSIS The US communications equipment industry is comprised of companies that manufacture communication equipments and products, including LANs, WANs, routers, telephones, switchboards and exchanges. The industry is highly competitive and characterized by rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry and government standards, changes in customer preferences, and new product introductions and enhancements Companies compete on the basis of product performance, quality, customer service, technological innovation, delivery time and price. The industry is becoming increasingly concentrated and globalized, dominated by large players with significant financial resources and technological capabilities. Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Qualcomm (QCOM) are large domestic players. Alcatel-Lucent (ALU), Nortel Networks (NT), Siemens (SI), and LM Ericsson Telephone (ERIC) are international forces. Industry demand is dependent on the capital spending of cellular and broadband companies for constructing, rebuilding or upgrading their communications systems. The domestic market is evolving at a brisk pace as cable and telecom network operators expand their video, data and voice services, commonly known as the triple play, to expand their subscriber base. Telecom operators are expanding their broadband networks and offering advanced video and data services using IPTV and PON technologies. Cable operators are responding by bundling voice-over-ip services and expanding their broadband data service through Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS). Companies are regulated by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other global governmental communication regulators. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is adopting cellular wireless access standards (4G) for the cellular infrastructure industry based on OFDM technology, commonly known as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The industry faces investment risks related to the introduction of new products such as advanced wireless handsets, WiMAX, 4G technologies, and products for the transmission of telephony and high-speed data over hybrid fiber coaxial cable systems. Research and development is a complex and uncertain process, requiring high levels of innovation and an accurate understanding of market trends. The industry has witnessed consolidation in order to facilitate product breadth and improve technologies. PEER GROUP: Communications Equipment Recent Market Price/ Net Sales Net Income Ticker Company Name Price ($) Cap ($M) Earnings TTM ($M) TTM ($M) MITL MITEL NETWORKS CORP NM 1, XXIA IXIA OCLR OCLARO INC NM SWIR SIERRA WIRELESS INC CAMP CALAMP CORP RDWR RADWARE LTD SHOR SHORETEL INC SONS SONUS NETWORKS INC NM EXTR EXTREME NETWORKS INC NM CALX CALIX INC NM The peer group comparison is based on Major Communications Equipment companies of comparable size. PAGE 2

3 Annual Dividend Rate COMPANY DESCRIPTION Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based services and wireless communication products in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. The company's Location-Based Services segment provides stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which enable to locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and personal locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. This segment also offers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance to its customers, such as the provision of traffic reports, help with directions, and information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities. This segment provides its services to insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. The company's Wireless Communications Products segment provides Base Site, a radio receiver, which includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, as well as send that data to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; GPS/GPRS-based products, such as navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Azour, Israel. 3 Hashikma Street Azour ISR Phone: Employees: 2000 STOCK-AT-A-GLANCE Below is a summary of the major fundamental and technical factors we consider when determining our overall recommendation of shares. It is provided in order to give you a deeper understanding of our rating methodology as well as to paint a more complete picture of a stock's strengths and nesses. It is important to note, however, that these factors only tell part of the story. To gain an even more comprehensive understanding of our stance on the stock, these factors must be assessed in combination with the stock s valuation. Please refer to our Valuation section on page 5 for further information. FACTOR SCORE Growth 3.5 out of 5 stars Measures the growth of both the company's income statement and cash flow. On this factor, has a growth score better than 60% of the stocks we rate. Total Return 3.0 out of 5 stars Measures the historical price movement of the stock. The stock performance of this company has beaten 50% of the companies we cover. Efficiency 5.0 out of 5 stars Measures the strength and historic growth of a company's return on invested capital. The company has generated more income per dollar of capital than 90% of the companies we review. Price volatility 4.0 out of 5 stars Measures the volatility of the company's stock price historically. The stock is less volatile than 70% of the stocks we monitor. Solvency 4.5 out of 5 stars Measures the solvency of the company based on several ratios. The company is more solvent than 80% of the companies we analyze. Income 5.0 out of 5 stars Measures dividend yield and payouts to shareholders. The company's dividend is higher than 90% of the companies we track. THESTREET RATINGS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY TheStreet Ratings' stock model projects a stock's total return potential over a 12-month period including both price appreciation and dividends. Our Buy, Hold or Sell ratings designate how we expect these stocks to perform against a general benchmark of the equities market and interest rates. While our model is quantitative, it utilizes both subjective and objective elements. For instance, subjective elements include expected equities market returns, future interest rates, implied industry outlook and forecasted company earnings. Objective elements include volatility of past operating revenues, financial strength, and company cash flows. Our model gauges the relationship between risk and reward in several ways, including: the pricing drawdown as compared to potential profit volatility, i.e.how much one is willing to risk in order to earn profits; the level of acceptable volatility for highly performing stocks; the current valuation as compared to projected earnings growth; and the financial strength of the underlying company as compared to its stock's valuation as compared to projected earnings growth; and the financial strength of the underlying company as compared to its stock's performance. These and many more derived observations are then combined, ranked, weighted, and scenario-tested to create a more complete analysis. The result is a systematic and disciplined method of selecting stocks. PAGE 3

4 Consensus EPS Estimates² ($) IBES consensus estimates are provided by Thomson Financial FINCIAL ALYSIS 's gross profit margin for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2016 has decreased when compared to the same period a year ago. The company managed to grow both sales and net income at a faster pace than the average competitor in its industry this quarter as compared to the same quarter a year ago. has average liquidity. Currently, the Quick Ratio is 1.22 which shows that technically this company has the ability to cover short-term cash needs. The company's liquidity has decreased from the same period last year, indicating deteriorating cash flow E 2016(E) At the same time, stockholders' equity ("net worth") has remained virtually unchanged only increasing by 2.41% from the same quarter last year. Together, the key liquidity measurements indicate that it is relatively unlikely that the company will face financial difficulties in the near future. INCOME STATEMENT Net Sales ($mil) EBITDA ($mil) EBIT ($mil) Net Income ($mil) STOCKS TO BUY: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12-months. To learn more visit BALANCE SHEET Cash & Equiv. ($mil) Total Assets ($mil) Total Debt ($mil) Equity ($mil) PROFITABILITY Gross Profit Margin 55.94% 58.90% EBITDA Margin 29.82% 29.83% Operating Margin 24.29% 23.79% Sales Turnover Return on Assets 16.20% 20.13% Return on Equity 28.90% 35.05% DEBT Current Ratio Debt/Capital Interest Expense Interest Coverage SHARE DATA Shares outstanding (mil) Div / share EPS Book value / share Institutional Own % Avg Daily Volume 28,151 28,490 2 Sum of quarterly figures may not match annual estimates due to use of median consensus estimates. PAGE 4

5 RATINGS HISTORY Our rating for has not changed since 11/17/2011. As of 6/17/2016, the stock was trading at a price of which is 13.9% below its 52-week high of $26.00 and 37.3% above its 52-week low of $ Year Chart BUY: $ $30 $25 $20 MOST RECENT RATINGS CHANGES Date Price Action From To 6/17/14 $24.28 No Change Buy Buy Price reflects the closing price as of the date listed, if available RATINGS DEFINITIONS & DISTRIBUTION OF THESTREET RATINGS (as of 6/17/2016) 38.15% Buy - We believe that this stock has the opportunity to appreciate and produce a total return of more than 10% over the next 12 months % Hold - We do not believe this stock offers conclusive evidence to warrant the purchase or sale of shares at this time and that its likelihood of positive total return is roughly in balance with the risk of loss % Sell - We believe that this stock is likely to decline by more than 10% over the next 12 months, with the risk involved too great to compensate for any possible returns. TheStreet Ratings 14 Wall Street, 15th Floor New York, NY Research Contact: Sales Contact: VALUATION BUY. This stock's P/E ratio indicates a discount compared to an average of for the Communications Equipment industry and a discount compared to the S&P 500 average of For additional comparison, its price-to-book ratio of 5.37 indicates a significant premium versus the S&P 500 average of 2.73 and a significant premium versus the industry average of The current price-to-sales ratio is well above the S&P 500 average, but below the industry average. The valuation analysis reveals that, ITURAN LOCATION & CONTROL seems to be trading at a discount to investment alternatives within the industry. Price/Earnings Peers Discount. A lower P/E ratio than its peers can signify a less expensive stock or lower growth expectations. is trading at a significant discount to its peers. Price/Projected Earnings Peers Neutral. A lower price-to-projected earnings ratio than its peers can signify a less expensive stock or lower future growth potential. Ratio not available. Price/Book 5.37 Peers 3.03 Premium. A higher price-to-book ratio makes a stock less attractive to investors seeking stocks with lower market values per dollar of equity on the balance sheet. is trading at a significant premium to its peers. Price/Sales 2.63 Peers 2.87 Average. In the absence of P/E and P/B multiples, the price-to-sales ratio can display the value investors are placing on each dollar of sales. is trading at a valuation on par with its industry on this measurement. DISCLAIMER: Price/CashFlow Peers Premium. The P/CF ratio, a stock s price divided by the company's cash flow from operations, is useful for comparing companies with different capital requirements or financing structures. is trading at a premium to its peers. Price to Earnings/Growth Peers 0.52 Neutral. The PEG ratio is the stock s P/E divided by the consensus estimate of long-term earnings growth. Faster growth can justify higher price multiples. Ratio not available. Earnings Growth lower higher Peers Lower. Elevated earnings growth rates can lead to capital appreciation and justify higher price-to-earnings ratios. However, is expected to significantly trail its peers on the basis of its earnings growth rate. Sales Growth lower higher Peers Lower. A sales growth rate that trails the industry implies that a company is losing market share. significantly trails its peers on the basis of sales growth The opinions and information contained herein have been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable, but TheStreet Ratings cannot guarantee its accuracy and completeness, and that of the opinions based thereon. Data is provided via the COMPUSTAT Xpressfeed product from Standard &Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., as well as other third-party data providers. TheStreet Ratings is a division of TheStreet, Inc., which is a publisher. This research report contains opinions and is provided for informational purposes only. You should not rely solely upon the research herein for purposes of transacting securities or other investments, and you are encouraged to conduct your own research and due diligence, and to seek the advice of a qualified securities professional, before you make any investment. None of the information contained in this report constitutes, or is intended to constitute a recommendation by TheStreet Ratings of any particular security or trading strategy or a determination by TheStreet Ratings that any security or trading strategy is suitable for any specific person. To the extent any of the information contained herein may be deemed to be investment advice, such information is impersonal and not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person. Your use of this report is governed by TheStreet, Inc.'s Terms of Use found at PAGE 5