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Lockheed Martin 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 29, 2024)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed January 29, 2024
Period End
January 29, 2024
Security
LMT
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q338-K130

LMT filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 130 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’17Dec ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’20Apr ’20
  3. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’22Aug ’22
  4. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’26Aug ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 29, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) announced the completion of a public offering of $2 billiona in senior unsecured notes.

This offering consists of three tranches: $650 millionb of 4.500% notes due 2029, $600 million of 4.800% notes due 2034, and $750 million of 5.200% notes due 2064. The notes were issued under the company's effective registration statement on Form S-3. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds from this debt issuance for general corporate purposes.

Notably, a portion of these proceeds is earmarked for the repurchase of common stock under its existing share repurchase program. This move could signal management's confidence in the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Completed a $2 billion public offering of senior unsecured notes.
  2. Notes issued in three tranches: 2029 ($650M at 4.500%), 2034 ($600M at 4.800%), and 2064 ($750M at 5.200%).
  3. Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes.
  4. A portion of the proceeds will be used for share repurchases.
  5. The offering was conducted under the company's effective Form S-3 registration statement.
  6. The notes are governed by an indenture dated April 18, 2023, with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee.
  7. Maturities range from 2029 to 2064, with semi-annual interest payments beginning August 15, 2024.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the total amount of debt LMT issued?

    Lockheed Martin Corporation issued a total of $2,000,000,000 (or $2 billion) in senior unsecured notes.

  2. What will LMT use the proceeds from this note issuance for?

    The company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which include repurchasing shares of its common stock under its share repurchase program.

  3. What are the different types of notes issued and their respective interest rates and maturity dates?

    The notes consist of $650 million of 4.500% Notes due 2029, $600 million of 4.800% Notes due 2034, and $750 million of 5.200% Notes due 2064.

  4. Does this debt issuance impact LMT's credit rating or financial leverage?

    This filing does not provide information regarding the impact on LMT's credit rating or financial leverage. Investors should consult LMT's financial statements and future disclosures for such details.

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