Form 8-K (May 2013) (051713)



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)
May 15, 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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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the 2013 Annual Meeting, shareholders considered and approved Management's three proposals, each of which is described in more detail in the Company's Proxy Statement filed on April 5, 2013.
The results detailed below represent the final voting results as certified by the Inspector of Election:
Management's Proposals
Proposal 1
The shareholders elected the following twelve directors to hold office until the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders: Wesley G. Bush, Victor H. Fazio, Donald E. Felsinger, Stephen E. Frank, Bruce S. Gordon, Madeleine A. Kleiner, Karl J. Krapek, Richard B. Myers, Aulana L. Peters, Gary Roughead, Thomas M. Schoewe and Kevin W. Sharer.
Director
 
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Vote
Wesley G. Bush
 
180,408,125

 
3,708,164

 
2,756,080

 
18,690,811

Victor H. Fazio
 
181,502,689

 
3,168,634

 
2,200,929

 
18,690,811

Donald E. Felsinger
 
182,436,425

 
2,140,244

 
2,295,701

 
18,690,811

Stephen E. Frank
 
159,591,083

 
25,125,418

 
2,155,869

 
18,690,811

Bruce S. Gordon
 
182,288,688

 
2,396,416

 
2,187,267

 
18,690,811

Madeleine A. Kleiner
 
182,511,371

 
2,197,674

 
2,163,325

 
18,690,811

Karl J. Krapek
 
181,717,213

 
2,981,471

 
2,173,685

 
18,690,811

Richard B. Myers
 
180,458,501

 
4,222,553

 
2,191,316

 
18,690,811

Aulana L. Peters
 
157,935,149

 
26,692,034

 
2,245,188

 
18,690,811

Gary Roughead
 
183,134,276

 
1,562,288

 
2,175,805

 
18,690,811

Thomas M. Schoewe
 
182,762,351

 
1,825,264

 
2,284,754

 
18,690,811

Kevin W. Sharer
 
182,449,561

 
2,208,928

 
2,213,881

 
18,690,811

Proposal 2
A proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers:
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Vote
175,714,812

 
8,220,740

 
2,936,818

 
18,690,811

Proposal 3
The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 was ratified with a vote of 200,688,892 shares for, 3,013,431 shares against and 1,860,857 abstentions.
Shareholder Proposals
Proposal 4
Shareholder proposal regarding additional disclosure of lobbying activities:
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Vote
13,978,300

 
165,242,924

 
7,651,146

 
18,690,811




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Proposal 5
Shareholder proposal regarding independent board chairman:
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Vote
54,656,537

 
129,377,076

 
2,838,757

 
18,690,811





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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.
 
 
 
 
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Jennifer C. McGarey
 
 
Jennifer C. McGarey
Corporate Vice President and Secretary
Date: May 17, 2013

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