Northrop Grumman elects Admiral Christopher Grady to board, names Turley lead independent director

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/

Admiral Grady, former Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs, elected to board effective Feb 12, 2026; board expands to 13 members.
Grady receives $145K annual cash retainer plus $15K for Audit and Risk Committee; $182.5K equity grant in deferred stock units.
James S. Turley named Lead Independent Director effective May 20, 2026, succeeding Madeleine A. Kleiner retiring.
Compensation Committee approved 2026 ICP metrics: cash flow (20%), segment operating income (25%), sales (25%), strategic (30%).
RPSR awards for 2026-2028 based on free cash flow, ROIC, and relative TSR vs S&P 500; RSR vest Feb 2029; no stock options.

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