8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2010)

Filed April 28, 2010For Securities:NOC

Summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2010, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish the press release announcing these results as an exhibit, as per Item 2.02 of the SEC regulations. This filing is crucial for investors as it provides the company's performance metrics for the period, enabling them to assess the company's operational and financial health. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99) for the specific results. This press release would typically include key financial data such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), net income, and any forward-looking guidance. Investors should review this press release to understand the company's performance against expectations and its implications for future growth and profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K to report Q1 2010 financial results, dated April 28, 2010.
  • 2The report is filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 3The press release announcing the Q1 2010 financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.
  • 4The filing officially disseminates the company's financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, to the public.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial performance information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Northrop Grumman is to officially report its financial results for the first quarter of 2010, which ended on March 31, 2010. It serves to inform investors and the public about the company's financial performance for the period.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Instead, the 8-K states that the press release announcing these results is furnished as Exhibit 99. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99 for the specific financial data, such as revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators.

These financial results cover the first quarter of the fiscal year 2010, which ended on March 31, 2010.

While the 8-K is the official SEC filing, the primary source for the detailed financial performance data is the press release (Exhibit 99) that is furnished with this 8-K. The 8-K serves as a notification and filing mechanism for that press release.