Summary
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) filed an 8-K report on January 22, 2009, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish the press release containing these earnings, which provides investors with an update on the company's operational and financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements, it directs readers to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99) for the specific figures, trends, and management commentary. Investors should review the furnished press release for critical information regarding LMT's revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company for the upcoming fiscal year. Given the economic environment of early 2009, this report would have been crucial for understanding Lockheed Martin's performance amidst potential defense budget shifts and broader economic challenges.
Key Highlights
- 1Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) announced its financial results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2008.
- 2The announcement was made via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99 to the Form 8-K.
- 3The filing date was January 22, 2009, with the earliest event reported being January 21, 2009.
- 4The report is primarily a notification of earnings release, with details contained within the attached press release.
- 5Investors are directed to Exhibit 99 for the company's financial performance data for the period.
- 6The press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes, nor incorporated by reference into other filings.