Summary
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) filed an 8-K report on October 28, 2015, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for comprehensive information regarding the company's performance during the quarter.
Key Highlights
- 1Northrop Grumman announced its third quarter 2015 financial results on October 28, 2015.
- 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release containing these results.
- 3The press release is provided as Exhibit 99 to the 8-K filing.
- 4Investors should refer to the press release dated October 28, 2015, for specific financial performance details.
- 5The filing confirms adherence to SEC reporting requirements for earnings announcements.
- 6Jennifer C. McGarey, Corporate Vice President and Secretary, signed the report.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Northrop Grumman's financial results for the third quarter of 2015 through a furnished press release.
The detailed financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015, are available in the press release dated October 28, 2015, which is included as Exhibit 99 in this 8-K filing.
No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. It acts as a notification and directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for those details.
'Furnished' means that the press release is provided to the SEC for informational purposes, but it is not considered 'filed' in the same way as the 8-K report itself, which carries specific legal implications under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.