Form 8-K · Current report

Northrop Grumman 8-K, filed Aug 21, 2026

Filed
CIK
0001133421
Accession no.
0001628280-26-058480
AI-generated summary

Summary

Northrop Grumman's independent board members approved a one-time performance-based equity grant to Chair, CEO and President Kathy J. Warden, covering up to 150% of a target 35,910 market stock units based on the company's absolute stock price appreciation or depreciation through December 31, 2031.

Key points

  • The grant pays 0% if the stock depreciates by more than 25% and 150% if it appreciates by 50% or more; target payout requires at least 10% appreciation.
  • The award is generally contingent on Warden's continued service through the performance period ending December 31, 2031.
  • The independent directors said the award recognizes and is intended to sustain her leadership contributions and align her interests with shareholders and customers.
  • The grant is governed by the applicable Market Stock Units Grant Agreement.

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Items reported

  • 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

From the filing

ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (e) On August 19, 2026, the independent members of the Board of Directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (the “Company”) approved a one-time grant of performance-based equity to Kathy J. Warden, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President. This award recognizes and is intended to sustain Ms. Warden’s critical leadership contributions and strengthens alignment of her interests with those of the Company’s shareholders and customers. …

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