Form 8-K (122313)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
December 17, 2013
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE | | 1-16411 | | No. 80-0640649 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer |
Incorporation or Organization) | | | | Identification Number) |
2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22042
www.northropgrumman.com
(Address of principal executive offices and internet site)
(703) 280-2900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
Effective December 17, 2013, the Board of Directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation amended its Bylaws as follows:
Article II, Section 2.02 and 2.03 were amended clarifying certain procedural matters regarding the location of special meetings;
Article II, Section 2.08 was amended clarifying certain procedural matters related to the deadline for advance notice of stockholder business and nominations; and
Article VII, Section 7.06 was added addressing the forum for the adjudication of certain disputes.
A copy of the Bylaws, as amended and restated, is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Form 8-K, and this summary of the Bylaw amendments is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Exhibit 3.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
Exhibit 3.1 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended December 17, 2013
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION (Registrant) |
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By: | | /s/ Jennifer C. McGarey |
| | Jennifer C. McGarey Corporate Vice President and Secretary |
Date: December 23, 2013
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
Exhibit 3.1 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Northrop Grumman Corporation, as amended December 17, 2013
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