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HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. — fact timeline

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Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported the first quarter of fiscal 2026 results: revenue $3.1 billion, net income $149 million, EPS $3.79 diluted earnings per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Quarter 2026 Results NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 5, 2026) - HII (NYSE: HII) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Highlights • First quarter revenues were $3.1 billion • First quarter net earnings were $149 million or $3.79 diluted earnings per share • Completed builder’s sea trials for aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) • New collective”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal Requesting an Annual Report on the Company's Political Spending at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Item 4 - Stockholder Proposal Requesting an Annual Report on the Company's Political Spending Votes on a stockholder proposal requesting an annual report on the Company's political spending were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 3,556,445 27,876,860 217,058 3,836,489”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Item 3 - Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of the Company's Independent Auditor Votes on a proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2026 were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 34,620,782 793,196 72,874 —”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Proposal to Approve the Company’s Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Item 2 - Proposal to Approve the Company’s Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis Votes on a proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 31,129,918 422,646 97,799 3,836,489”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Item 1 - Election of Directors Votes regarding the election of 11 directors, for terms ending in 2027, were as follows: Name For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Augustus L. Collins 29,402,518 2,210,237 37,608 3,836,489 Leo P. Denault 31,423,012 189,520 37,831 3,836,489 Kirkland H. Donald 31,463,591 150,304 36,468 3,836,489 Craig S. Faller 31,407,328 205,102 37,933 3,836,489 Victoria D. Harker 30,570,973 1,039,506 39,884 3,836,489 Frank R. Jimenez 30,376,300 1,211,538 62,525 3,836,489 Christopher D. Kastner 31,529,294 88,773 32,296 3,836,489 Tracy B. McKibben 27,331,436 4,240,845 78,082 3,836,489 Stephanie L. O'Sullivan 31,493,059 119,623 37,681 3,836,489 Thomas C. Schievelbein 30,547,525 1,065,512 37,326 3,836,489 Nick L. Stanage 31,169,529 441,108 39,726 3,836,489”
Governance Changes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amended Restated Bylaws to reflect DGCL changes, clarify requirements, and adjust stockholder proposal deadlines (effective 2025-04-30).

“On April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors considered and approved amendments to the Company's restated Bylaws to reflect recent changes to the DGCL, emerging practices, clarify information and other requirements, clarify certain provisions relating to indemnification, and make certain other changes.”
Governance Changes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate personal liability of certain officers and conform special meeting provision.

“As disclosed in our Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors of the Company approved amendments (the "Amendments") to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Incorporation") to: (1) provide for the elimination of personal liability of certain officers for monetary damages for breach of certain fiduciary duties as an officer, to the extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL"), and (2) conform Article Twelfth of the Certificate of Incorporation with the special meeting bylaw provision under the Company's Restated Bylaws, in each case, subject to stockholder approval at the 2025 Annual Meeting.”

Jennifer R. Boykin departed as Executive Vice President and President, Newport News Shipbuilding at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“Kara R. Wilkinson was elected by the Board of Directors of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the "Company") to serve as Executive Vice President and President, Newport News Shipbuilding, effective January 1, 2025, concurrent with the retirement of Jennifer R. Boykin from that position, effective January 1, 2025.”

Kara R. Wilkinson was elected as Executive Vice President and President, Newport News Shipbuilding at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“Kara R. Wilkinson was elected by the Board of Directors of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the "Company") to serve as Executive Vice President and President, Newport News Shipbuilding, effective January 1, 2025, concurrent with the retirement of Jennifer R. Boykin from that position, effective January 1, 2025.”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal Regarding Science-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Transition Plan at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Item 5 – Stockholder Proposal Regarding Science-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Transition Plan Votes on a stockholder proposal requesting that the Company adopt science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets and issue a climate transition plan were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 9,216,250 23,594,605 264,409 3,077,208”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of the Company's Independent Auditors at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Item 4 - Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of the Company’s Independent Auditors Votes on a proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2024 were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 35,400,275 703,002 49,195 0”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Proposal to Approve the Frequency of Future Approvals of the Company's Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Item 3 - Proposal to Approve the Frequency of Future Approvals of the Company’s Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis Votes on a proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the preferred frequency of future advisory approvals of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 32,319,383 103,842 599,723 52,316 3,077,208”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Proposal to Approve the Company's Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Item 2 - Proposal to Approve the Company’s Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis Votes on a proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 31,631,912 1,370,899 72,453 3,077,208”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Election of 12 directors at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Item 1 - Election of Directors Votes regarding the election of 12 directors, for terms ending in 2025, were as follows: Name For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Augustus L. Collins 32,805,001 178,285 91,978 3,077,208 Leo P. Denault 32,593,259 391,793 90,212 3,077,208 Kirkland H. Donald 32,628,295 371,194 75,775 3,077,208 Craig S. Faller 32,848,462 175,184 51,618 3,077,208 Victoria D. Harker 31,317,345 1,683,837 74,082 3,077,208 Frank R. Jimenez 32,615,233 386,555 73,476 3,077,208 Christopher D. Kastner 32,829,030 172,517 73,665 3,077,208 Anastasia D. Kelly 31,622,062 1,362,541 90,661 3,077,208 Tracy B. McKibben 32,563,350 422,554 89,360 3,077,208 Stephanie L. O'Sullivan 32,813,323 172,593 89,348 3,077,208 Thomas C. Schievelbein 31,793,599 1,233,627 48,038 3,077,208 John K. Welch 32,295,028 731,164 49,072 3,077,208”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $2.8 billion, net income $153 million, EPS $3.87 diluted earnings per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“HII Reports First Quarter 2024 Results • Record first quarter revenues of $2.8 billion, up 4.9% compared to first quarter 2023 • Operating income of $154 million, up 9.2% compared to first quarter 2023 • Net earnings of $153 million or $3.87 diluted earnings per share • New contract awards of $3.1 billion, resulting in backlog of $48.4 billion • Company reaffirms previously issued financial guidance”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results: revenue $3.2 billion; record revenues of $11.5 billion, EPS $6.90 diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter, $17.07 for 2023.

“HII Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results • Fourth quarter revenues grew 13% year over year, to a record $3.2 billion • Record 2023 revenues of $11.5 billion, grew 7.3% year over year • Diluted earnings per share was $6.90 for the fourth quarter, $17.07 for 2023 • Net cash provided from operations was $970 million, and free cash flow 1 was $692 million in 2023”
Governance Changes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amendments to the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, effective January 1, 2024, updating various sections including CEO letter, mission statement, security, ethical decision-making, substance abuse, restrictive trade/boycotts, supplier gifts limit, and terminology changes (effective 2024-01-01).

“On December 15, 2023, the board of directors of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) approved amendments (the “Amendments”), effective January 1, 2024, to the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (the “Code of Ethics”).”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported third quarter 2023 results: revenue $2.8 billion, net income $148 million, EPS $3.70 diluted earnings per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“HII Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results • Record third quarter revenues of $2.8 billion, up 7.2% compared to third quarter 2022 • Net earnings of $148 million or $3.70 diluted earnings per share”

Craig S. Faller was elected as member of the Board at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“On October 2, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Admiral Craig S. Faller (RET) as a member of the Board, effective October 3, 2023, with a term expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $2.8 billion, net income $130 million, EPS $3.27 diluted earnings per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“202-264-7108 Christie Thomas (Investors) christie.thomas@hii-co.com 757-380-2104 HII Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results • Record second quarter revenues of $2.8 billion, up 4.7% compared to second quarter 2022 • Net earnings of $130 million or $3.27 diluted earnings per share • Company reaffirms shipbuilding and Mission Technologies FY23”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal Requesting that the Company Disclose on its Website an Annual Report of the Company’s Direct and Indirect Lobbying Activities and Expenditures at the 2023-05-02 meeting.

“Item 4 – Stockholder Proposal Requesting that the Company Disclose on its Website an Annual Report of the Company’s Direct and Indirect Lobbying Activities and Expenditures Votes on stockholder proposal requesting that the Company disclose on its website an annual report of the Company’s direct and indirect lobbying activities and expenditures: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 11,927,782 20,776,556 176,221 2,971,648”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of the Company’s Independent Auditors at the 2023-05-02 meeting.

“Item 3 - Proposal to Ratify the Appointment of the Company’s Independent Auditors Votes on a proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2023 were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 35,251,277 524,450 76,680 0”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Proposal to Approve the Company’s Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis at the 2023-05-02 meeting.

“Item 2 - Proposal to Approve the Company’s Executive Compensation on an Advisory Basis Votes on a proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 31,862,464 900,044 118,251 2,971,648”
Shareholder Votes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. shareholders approved Election of 11 directors at the 2023-05-02 meeting.

“Item 1 - Election of Directors Votes regarding the election of 11 directors, for terms ending in 2024, were as follows: Name For Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes Augustus L. Collins 32,268,726 547,065 64,968 2,971,648 Leo P. Denault 32,504,483 314,078 62,184 2,971,648 Kirkland H. Donald 30,950,974 1,867,863 61,922 2,971,648 Victoria D. Harker 31,681,179 1,149,874 49,706 2,971,648 Frank R. Jimenez 32,118,264 711,705 50,786 2,971,648 Christopher D. Kastner 32,280,695 559,313 40,751 2,971,648 Anastasia D. Kelly 31,237,614 1,581,701 61,444 2,971,648 Tracy B. McKibben 32,058,549 772,545 49,661 2,971,648 Stephanie L. O’Sullivan 32,415,392 418,047 47,310 2,971,648 Thomas C. Schievelbein 31,508,359 1,325,330 47,070 2,971,648 John K. Welch 31,541,344 1,296,830 42,581 2,971,648”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported first quarter 2023 results: revenue $2.7 billion, net income $129 million, EPS $3.23 diluted earnings per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“• Record first quarter revenues of $2.7 billion, up 3.8% compared to first quarter 2022 • Net earnings of $129 million or $3.23 diluted earnings per share • Awarded $1.3 billion contract for amphibious transport dock LPD 32 • Company reaffirms FY23 guidance expectations”
Material Agreements

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. amended Amendment No. 1 to the Term Loan Credit Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent valued at Amended to replace LIBOR with SOFR plus 0.10% (effective 2023-04-24).

“On April 24, 2023, the Company entered into: (i) Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (the “Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility Amendment”), and (ii) Amendment No. 1 to the Term Loan Credit Facility (the “Term Loan Credit Facility Amendment”). The Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility Amendment and the Term Loan Credit Facility Amendment amended the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Credit Facility, respectively, to replace the variable interest rate at which outstanding amounts under such facility accrue from (x) the London Interbank Offered Rate, plus a spread based upon the Company’s credit rating (currently 1.375%), to (y) the Secured Overnight Funding Rate, plus a spread based upon the Company’s credit rating (currently 1.375%), plus .10%.”
Material Agreements

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. amended Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent valued at Amended to replace LIBOR with SOFR plus 0.10% (effective 2023-04-24).

“On April 24, 2023, the Company entered into: (i) Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (the “Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility Amendment”), and (ii) Amendment No. 1 to the Term Loan Credit Facility (the “Term Loan Credit Facility Amendment”). The Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility Amendment and the Term Loan Credit Facility Amendment amended the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Credit Facility, respectively, to replace the variable interest rate at which outstanding amounts under such facility accrue from (x) the London Interbank Offered Rate, plus a spread based upon the Company’s credit rating (currently 1.375%), to (y) the Secured Overnight Funding Rate, plus a spread based upon the Company’s credit rating (currently 1.375%), plus .10%.”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported FY23 results: revenue shipbuilding revenue between $8.4 and $8.6 billion; Mission Technologies revenue of approximately $2.5 billion. Guidance initiated.

“2023 Financial Outlook 2 • Expect FY23 shipbuilding revenue 1 between $8.4 and $8.6 billion; expect shipbuilding operating margin 1 between 7.7% and 8.0% • Expect FY23 Mission Technologies revenue of approximately $2.5 billion, segment operating margin 1 between 2.5% and 3.0%; and Mission Technologies EBITDA margin 1 between 8.0% and 8.5% • Expect FY23 free cash flow 1 between $400 and $450 million 3 • Continue to expect cumulative FY20-FY24 free cash flow 1 of approximately $2.9 billion 3”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported the full year 2022 results: revenue $10.7 billion, EPS $14.44.

“For the full year, revenues of $10.7 billion increased 12.1% over 2021. Operating income in 2022 was $565 million and operating margin was 5.3%, compared to $513 million and 5.4%, respectively, in 2021. Segment operating income 1 in 2022 was $712 million and segment operating margin 1 was 6.7%, compared to $683 million and 7.2%, respectively, in 2021. Diluted earnings per share for the full year was $14.44, compared to $13.50 in 2021.”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $2.8 billion, EPS $3.07.

“HII (NYSE:HII) reported fourth quarter 2022 revenues of $2.8 billion, up 5.0% from the fourth quarter of 2021. Operating income in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $105 million and operating margin was 3.7%, compared to $120 million and 4.5%, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2021. Diluted earnings per share in the quarter was $3.07, compared to $2.99 in the fourth quarter of 2021.”

C. Michael Petters retired as Executive Vice President and Vice Chair at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“On December 16, 2022, C. Michael Petters informed Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 31, 2022. He will also retire from his position as Executive Vice President and Vice Chair.”

Leo P. Denault was elected as Director at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“On December 5, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Leo P. Denault as a member of the Board, effective immediately, with a term expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Governance Changes

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amended bylaws to adopt majority voting for uncontested director elections, update universal proxy rules, expand advance notice and exclusive forum provisions, and address recent DGCL updates (effective 2022-11-02).

“On November 2, 2022, the Board of Directors of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the “Corporation”) approved amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Corporation’s bylaws, which became effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported third quarter 2022 results: revenue $2.6 billion, net income $138 million, EPS $3.44 diluted earnings per share.

“HII Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results • Revenues were $2.6 billion in the quarter • Net earnings of $138 million or $3.44 diluted earnings per share • Narrows FY22 revenue guidance ranges • Reaffirms shipbuilding operating margin 1 guidance, revises Mission Technologies operating margin guidance • Increases FY22 free cash flow 1 guidance and updates for current R&D tax treatment”

Philip M. Bilden resigned as Director at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“On and effective July 20, 2022, Philip M. Bilden informed Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors.”

C. Michael Petters changed role as Executive Vice Chairman at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“C. Michael Petters would retire from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and transition to his new position as an employee of the Company and Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2022.”

C. Michael Petters was elected as Executive Vice Chairman of the Board at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“Mr. Petters has been elected by the Board to become Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, effective as of March 1, 2022.”

C. Michael Petters departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“C. Michael Petters, who will retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) effective as of March 1, 2022.”

Christopher D. Kastner was elected as Member of the Board at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“Christopher D. Kastner, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, has been elected by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) to become (i) President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and (ii) a member of the Board, both effective as of March 1, 2022.”

Christopher D. Kastner was elected as President and Chief Executive Officer at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“Christopher D. Kastner, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, has been elected by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) to become (i) President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and (ii) a member of the Board, both effective as of March 1, 2022.”

Frank R. Jimenez was elected as member of the Board at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC..

“On January 27, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Frank R. Jimenez as a member of the Board, effective immediately, with a term expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders.”

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