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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2015)

Filed October 20, 2015For Securities:LMT

Summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on October 20, 2015, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2015. The report primarily consists of furnishing a press release containing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. This filing serves as the official notification to investors regarding LMT's performance during the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying earnings release for comprehensive information on revenue, earnings, segment performance, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for a complete understanding of the company's financial condition and operational results for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lockheed Martin Corporation filed an 8-K on October 20, 2015, to report Q3 2015 financial results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish the company's earnings release as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The earnings release details financial results for the quarter ended September 27, 2015.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes or incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings.
  • 5The filing provides an official channel for the company to disseminate its quarterly financial performance to the public.
  • 6Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial data and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Lockheed Martin Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2015. It achieves this by furnishing a press release containing these results as an exhibit.

The specific financial results for the quarter ended September 27, 2015, are contained within the news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial information.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance. Such information would typically be found within the furnished earnings release (Exhibit 99.1).

When an exhibit is furnished but not 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, it means that the company is providing the information publicly but is not subjecting it to the same level of legal liability as if it were formally filed with the SEC. This is common practice for earnings releases furnished with 8-Ks.