Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

July 27, 2016

Northrop Grumman Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		1-16411 (Commission File Number)		80-0640649 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

[phone]

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On July 27, 2016 , Northrop Grumman Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 , under the heading “ Northrop Grumman Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results .” The earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)		Exhibits
		Furnished
		Exhibit 99 — Earnings Release dated July 27, 2016

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Signature(s)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				Northrop Grumman Corporation                     (Registrant)
		July 27, 2016		By:		/s/ Jennifer C. McGarey
		(Date)				(Signature) Jennifer C. McGarey Corporate Vice President and Secretary

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit 99 Furnished — Earnings Release dated July 27, 2016