8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2005)

Filed February 2, 2005For Securities:NOC

Summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) filed a Form 8-K on February 2, 2005, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004. The filing itself is brief, primarily serving as an announcement that a press release detailing these results was issued on February 2, 2005. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99) for comprehensive details on the company's operational and financial performance. This report indicates that the company is providing updated financial information to the market. The significance for investors lies in understanding the company's performance trajectory, profitability, and financial health as of the end of fiscal year 2004. Key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or significant business developments would be found within the accompanying press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Northrop Grumman Corporation filed an 8-K on February 2, 2005.
  • 2The filing announces the release of Q4 and full-year 2004 financial results.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.
  • 4The report confirms the date of the press release as February 2, 2005.
  • 5This 8-K is primarily a notification of financial results announcement.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish the press release detailing Northrop Grumman's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2004. It serves as a public record that these results have been disclosed.

The detailed financial results, including performance metrics for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004, are contained within the press release issued by Northrop Grumman on February 2, 2005. This press release is provided as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain the detailed financial numbers itself. It only reports that a press release containing these results has been issued. Investors need to access Exhibit 99 (the press release) for the actual financial figures and analysis.

The event date of February 1, 2005, likely refers to the date the information or event discussed in the filing was initially considered or became effective for the company, though the press release announcing the results was issued on February 2, 2005. The filing itself was also made on February 2, 2005.