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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Nov 12, 2002)

Filed November 12, 2002For Securities:NOC

Summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) filed a Current Report (8-K) on November 12, 2002, primarily to disclose accompanying documents related to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2002. These exhibits include a transmittal letter and certifications from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in compliance with Regulation FD. For investors, this filing itself does not contain new financial data or operational updates. Its significance lies in its role as a procedural filing, confirming the submission and proper certification of the company's quarterly financial information. Investors should refer to the associated Form 10-Q filing for detailed financial performance and management discussion for the third quarter of 2002.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing is a Current Report (8-K) submitted on November 12, 2002.
  • 2The report primarily serves to transmit exhibits related to the Q3 2002 Form 10-Q filing.
  • 3Exhibits include a transmittal letter and CEO/CFO certifications.
  • 4Confirms compliance with Regulation FD regarding quarterly financial disclosures.
  • 5No new financial results or material business updates are presented within this 8-K.
  • 6Investors should review the concurrently filed Form 10-Q for Q3 2002 financial details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide accompanying documents, specifically a transmittal letter and certifications from the CEO and CFO, for the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2002. It ensures compliance with Regulation FD.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the actual financial results for the third quarter of 2002. It is a procedural filing that transmits certifications and a transmittal letter related to the company's Form 10-Q, which would contain the detailed financial information.

Investors seeking information on Northrop Grumman's financial performance for the third quarter of 2002 should refer to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed concurrently with this 8-K report.

Exhibit 99.1 is the Transmittal Letter. Exhibit 99.2 is the Certificate of Chief Executive Officer. Exhibit 99.3 is the Certificate of Chief Financial Officer. These documents relate to the certification of the quarterly financial report.