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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) Form 8-K — Aug 21, 2026

$NOCForm 8-KItems 5.02Filed Aug 21, 2026, 5:06 PM ET0001628280-26-058480Original filing

Northrop Grumman's independent directors approved a one-time performance-based equity grant of 35,910 target Market Stock Units to Chair, CEO and President Kathy J. Warden on August 19, 2026, which the board said recognizes and is intended to sustain her critical leadership contributions. The award pays out at 0% to 150% of target based on the company's absolute stock price through December 31, 2031, with zero payout if the stock depreciates more than 25%, target payout requiring at least 10% appreciation, and the full 150% payout requiring 50% or more appreciation.

Key figures

Payout range
0% to 150% of target
Max payout threshold
50% or more stock price appreciation
Zero payout threshold
more than 25% stock price depreciation
Performance period end
December 31, 2031
Target payout threshold
at least 10% stock price appreciation
Target market stock units
35910

Price after filing

1 day: 0.0%7 days: -1.0%30 days: -4.3%

Close on the filing date to close N calendar days later (from $551.03). Historical, not a forecast.

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