8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2012)

Filed July 25, 2012For Securities:NOC

Summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) filed an 8-K on July 25, 2012, to furnish a press release detailing its second quarter 2012 financial results, which were issued on July 25, 2012. The filing primarily serves to make these earnings results publicly available through the SEC. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it points investors to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99) for the specific operational and financial condition outcomes for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. Investors seeking to understand NOC's performance, revenue, profitability, and outlook for the period should refer to the content of this press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Northrop Grumman announced its Q2 2012 financial results on July 25, 2012, via a press release.
  • 2This 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish the press release containing these results to the SEC.
  • 3The filing specifically references Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 4Exhibit 99 of the filing contains the full press release with detailed Q2 2012 financial information.
  • 5Investors should consult the furnished press release for specific financial performance metrics and commentary.
  • 6The filing date was July 24, 2012, with the event date of the press release being July 25, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally present Northrop Grumman's second quarter 2012 financial results, which were announced in a press release issued on July 25, 2012. It makes the company's earnings announcement publicly accessible via the SEC.

The detailed financial results for the second quarter of 2012 are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review that document for specific figures and analysis.

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results. It only announces that the company has released its Q2 2012 financial results and provides a reference (Exhibit 99) to the press release where these details can be found.

The event date is July 23, 2012, which is likely the date the press release was prepared or finalized internally, though the release itself was issued on July 25, 2012.