8-K/AExhibits & Filings

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 25, 2018)

Filed July 25, 2018For Securities:NOC

Summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has filed an 8-K/A amendment to provide crucial financial information related to the acquisition of Orbital ATK. This filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements for Orbital ATK for the year ended December 31, 2017, and unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended April 1, 2018. These documents are critical for investors to understand the financial impact and integration of the acquired entity. The amendment also incorporates pro forma financial information, offering a combined view of the companies as if the acquisition had occurred earlier. This pro forma data, alongside the specific financial statements of Orbital ATK, allows investors to assess the accretion and synergy potential of the acquisition and its impact on Northrop Grumman's overall financial performance and position. The filing is a key step in transparently reporting the financial implications of this significant strategic transaction.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing amends a previous 8-K to include acquired financial statements and pro forma data for Orbital ATK.
  • 2Provides Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Orbital ATK for FY 2017.
  • 3Includes Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Orbital ATK for Q1 2018.
  • 4Contains Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information reflecting the combined entity.
  • 5This filing is essential for understanding the financial impact of the Orbital ATK acquisition.
  • 6Incorporates by reference financial statements from Orbital ATK's prior SEC filings (Form 10-K and 10-Q).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to formally include the financial statements of the acquired company, Orbital ATK, and related pro forma financial information into Northrop Grumman's SEC filings. This provides investors with the necessary financial data to analyze the impact of the acquisition.

The audited consolidated financial statements for Orbital ATK for the year ended December 31, 2017, are provided as Exhibit 99.1, incorporated by reference from Orbital ATK's Form 10-K. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended April 1, 2018, are provided as Exhibit 99.2, incorporated by reference from Orbital ATK's Form 10-Q.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information (Exhibit 99.3) presents how the combined financial results of Northrop Grumman and Orbital ATK would have appeared if the acquisition had been completed at an earlier point in time. This helps investors assess the potential financial performance and synergies of the merged entities.

The financial statements themselves (for the year ended Dec 31, 2017, and quarter ended Apr 1, 2018) were previously reported by Orbital ATK in their respective 10-K and 10-Q filings. This 8-K/A filing formally incorporates them into Northrop Grumman's reporting related to the acquisition.