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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 2, 2021)

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Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed November 2, 2021
Period End
November 2, 2021
Security
NOC
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K121

NOC filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 121 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  2. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’20Mar ’20
  3. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’22Nov ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Aug ’26Aug ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed November 2, 2021. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) announced on November 2, 2021, its entry into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC to buy back $500 milliona of its common stock.

This ASR is in addition to previously planned share repurchases, leading the company to raise its total targeted repurchase program for 2021 to over $3.5 billionb. This strategic move signals management's confidence in the company's financial health and its commitment to returning value to shareholders. The ASR agreement allows for an initial repurchase of approximately 1.2 million shares on November 3, 2021, with the final number of shares determined by the volume-weighted average price over the transaction period, subject to adjustments.

The repurchase is expected to conclude in the first quarter of 2022, with potential adjustments in shares or cash settlement at the finalization. This substantial buyback program underscores Northrop Grumman's strong financial position and its proactive approach to capital allocation.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Northrop Grumman enters into a $500 million Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreement.
  2. The ASR is with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
  3. This ASR increases the company's total planned share repurchases for 2021 to over $3.5 billion.
  4. Approximately 1.2 million shares will be initially repurchased on November 3, 2021.
  5. The final number of shares repurchased will be determined by the volume-weighted average price during the ASR term.
  6. The ASR is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022.
  7. This action reflects a commitment to shareholder value enhancement through capital return.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is an Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreement?

    An Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreement is a transaction where a company buys back a significant amount of its own stock from an investment bank, like Goldman Sachs in this case. The company typically receives a substantial portion of the shares upfront, with the final number of shares determined later based on market prices over a specified period. It's a way for companies to quickly return capital to shareholders.

  2. Why is Northrop Grumman increasing its share repurchase target?

    The company is increasing its share repurchase target by an additional $500 million through the ASR, bringing the total for 2021 to over $3.5 billion. This signals management's confidence in the company's financial performance, strong cash flow, and its commitment to enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.

  3. How will the final number of shares repurchased be determined?

    The final number of shares repurchased under the ASR will be based on the volume-weighted average price of Northrop Grumman's common stock during the term of the agreement, less a discount. The agreement also allows for potential adjustments at settlement, where either the company might deliver more shares or cash, or Goldman Sachs might deliver additional shares to the company.

  4. When is this share repurchase expected to be completed?

    The ASR agreement is expected to be fully completed by the end of the first quarter of 2022.

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