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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-058480"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NOC"
cik: "0001133421"
company_name: "NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-08-21T21:06:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-21T21:08:06.336135+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Northrop Grumman awards CEO Warden 35,910 performance-based MSUs tied to stock price through 2031

## Summary
- Independent Board approved one-time grant of 35,910 Market Stock Units (MSUs) to CEO Kathy J. Warden.
- Payout ranges 0%-150% based on absolute stock price performance; target requires at least 10% appreciation.
- 0% payout if stock price declines >25%; 150% payout if it appreciates >=50%.
- Award subject to Warden's continued service through Dec 31, 2031 performance period.
- Grant intended to sustain leadership and align with shareholder/customer interests.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-058480
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NOC
- cik: 0001133421
- company_name: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-08-21T21:06:25+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1133421/000162828026058480/0001628280-26-058480-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1133421/000162828026058480/noc-20260819.htm

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