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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 22, 2013)

Filed October 22, 2013For Securities:LMT

Summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) filed an 8-K report on October 22, 2013, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the quarter ended September 29, 2013. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. This filing is a standard procedure to ensure timely disclosure of quarterly earnings to the market. For investors, the critical information lies within the press release itself, which would outline key performance indicators, revenue, earnings per share (EPS), segment performance, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The 8-K serves as the official notification of the availability of these results, allowing stakeholders to assess the company's operational and financial health for the reported period.

Key Highlights

  • 1LMT filed an 8-K on October 22, 2013, to report its financial results.
  • 2The report covers the financial performance for the quarter ended September 29, 2013.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for quarterly earnings.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial data and performance metrics.
  • 6The press release is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes but is furnished.
  • 7Christopher J. Gregoire, Vice President and Controller, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Lockheed Martin Corporation's financial results for the quarter ended September 29, 2013, by furnishing the accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated October 22, 2013, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It only serves as a notification that the press release with these details is available as an exhibit.

When a document is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means it's being provided to the SEC for informational purposes, but it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. Investors should still review the furnished information for company performance updates.