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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 23, 2013)

Filed April 23, 2013For Securities:LMT

Summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) filed an 8-K on April 23, 2013, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The filing itself is primarily a notification that a press release containing these results was issued. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, including revenue, earnings per share, and segment performance. While the 8-K doesn't contain the specifics of the financial results, it signals the release of this critical information by Lockheed Martin. This allows investors to assess the company's operational and financial condition as of that date, understand any deviations from previous expectations, and evaluate the company's performance within the context of the defense industry and broader economic environment. The press release is the primary source for understanding LMT's Q1 2013 performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lockheed Martin Corporation filed a Form 8-K on April 23, 2013.
  • 2The filing announces the issuance of a press release detailing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is furnished to the SEC and contains the company's Q1 2013 financial performance.
  • 4This 8-K is a standard reporting event to inform the market of earnings releases.
  • 5The press release is the primary source for detailed financial information, not the 8-K itself.
  • 6The filing serves to make the market aware of the availability of LMT's Q1 2013 earnings data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that Lockheed Martin Corporation issued a press release on April 23, 2013, which contains its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. It serves as a notification to investors and the market.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific revenue figures, earnings per share, segment performance, and other financial details.

This specific 8-K filing, dated April 23, 2013, is solely focused on reporting the company's quarterly financial results for the period ending March 31, 2013. It does not contain information on new business, strategic changes, or other operational updates unless they were specifically included in the accompanying earnings press release.

When an exhibit is furnished and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it means the information within that exhibit is not subject to the strict liability provisions of Section 18 concerning untrue statements or omissions of material fact. While it's still important information, it carries a different legal weight than information formally filed with the SEC.