10-Q 1 d10q.htm FORM 10-Q 6/30/2001 FORM 10-Q 6/30/2001

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended
Commission File Number
  
   June 30, 2001
1-16411
  

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

      DELAWARE
No. 95-4840775
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization)
Number)

1840 Century Park East, Los Angeles, California 90067
www.northgrum.com
(Address of principal executive offices and internet site)

(310) 553-6262
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x                                                                    No   

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of July 30, 2001:
  Common stock outstanding
85,379,657 shares

  Northrop Grumman Corporation and Subsidiaries
             
             
Part I. Financial Information            
Item 1. Financial Statements            
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS            
OF FINANCIAL POSITION            
             
             
             
  (Unaudited)        
  June 30,   December 31,  
Dollars in millions 2001   2000  
 
             
Assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents $ 225  
$
 319  
Accounts receivable, net of progress payments of            
   $2,855 in 2001 and $2,367 in 2000   2,056     1,557  
Inventoried costs, net of progress payments of            
   $593 in 2001 and $535 in 2000   1,386     585  
Deferred income taxes   30     21  
Prepaid expenses   123     44  
 
Total current assets   3,820     2,526  
 
Property, plant and equipment   3,332     2,343  
Accumulated depreciation   (1,143 )   (1,328 )
 
    2,189     1,015  
 
Notes receivable   145     135  
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $631 in 2001          
   and $534 in 2000   6,586     3,801  
Other purchased intangibles, net of accumulated amortization          
   of $522 in 2001 and $467 in 2000   1,536     631  
Prepaid retiree benefit cost and intangible pension asset 2,682     1,390  
Assets available for sale   23     23  
Miscellaneous other assets   350     101  
 
    11,322     6,081  
 
  $ 17,331  
$
 9,622  
 

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Northrop Grumman Corporation and Subsidiaries
  
             
             
Dollars in millions (Unaudited)
June 30,
2001		  
December 31,
2000
  
 
             
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:            
Current portion of long-term debt
$
 41  
$
 10  
Notes payable   66     -  
Trade accounts payable   794     564  
Accrued employees' compensation   651     365  
Advances on contracts   684     496  
Income taxes payable   89     86  
Deferred income taxes   137     681  
Other current liabilities   1,292     486  
 
             
Total current liabilities   3,754     2,688  
 
             
Long-term debt   5,367     1,605  
Accrued retiree benefits   1,456     1,095  
Other long-term liabilities   79     39  
Deferred income taxes   1,114     276  
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock   350     -  
Paid-in capital            
   Preferred stock, par value $1, 10,000,000 shares authorized;          
      3,500,000 shares issued and outstanding, reported above          
   Common stock, 400,000,000 shares authorized; issued          
      and outstanding:          
         2001 - 85,374,505; 2000 - 72,058,436   2,376     1,200  
Retained earnings   2,890     2,742  
Unearned compensation   (31 )   -  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (24 )   (23 )
 
             
    5,211     3,919  
 
             
 
$
 17,331  
$
 9,622  
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS                        
OF INCOME                        
(Unaudited)                        
                         
  Three months ended   Six months ended  
        June 30,         June 30,  
Dollars in millions, except per share   2001   2000     2001   2000  
 
                         
Product sales and service revenue
$
 3,663  
$
 1,856  
$
 5,649  
$
 3,658  
Cost of product sales and service revenue                        
      Operating costs   3,019     1,319     4,567     2,621  
      Administrative and general expenses   369     220     617     433  
 
Operating margin   275     317     465     604  
Interest expense   (114 )   (46 )   (161 )   (92 )
Other, net   31     2     48     4  
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 192     273     352     516  
Federal and foreign income taxes 78     98     135     185  
 
Income from continuing operations   114     175     217     331  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax   -     18     -     35  
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations,                        
   net of income tax expense of $77   -     (15 )   -     (15 )
 
Net income
$
 114  
$
 178  
$
 217  
$
 351  
 
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding, in millions 83.4     69.9     77.7     69.8  
 
                         
                         
Basic earnings per share                        
      Continuing operations
$
 1.29  
$
 2.50  
$
 2.72  
$
 4.74  
      Discontinued operations
-  
.26  
-  
.50  
      Disposal of discontinued operations
-  
(.21 )
-  
(.21 )
 
      Basic earnings per share
$
 1.29  
$
 2.55  
$
 2.72  
$
 5.03  
 
 
   
   
   
   
Diluted earnings per share
   
   
   
   
      Continuing operations
$
 1.28  
$
 2.50  
$
 2.69  
$
 4.73  
      Discontinued operations
-  
.26  
-  
.50  
      Disposal of discontinued operations
-  
(.21 )
-  
(.21 )
 
      Diluted earnings per share
$
 1.28  
$
 2.55  
$
 2.69  
$
 5.02  
 
 
   
   
   
   
Dividends per common share
$
 .40  
$
 .40  
$
 .80  
$
 .80  
 
Dividends per mandatorily redeemable preferred share
$
1.69
$
-
$
1.69
$
-
  
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS    
OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
(Unaudited)    
     
     
 
Six months ended June 30,
  
Dollars in millions
2001
  
2000
  
 
             
Paid-in Capital            
At beginning of year
$
 1,200  
$
 1,028  
Stock issued in purchase of business   1,123     -  
Employee stock awards and options exercised   53     11  
 
             
    2,376     1,039  
 
             
Retained Earnings            
At beginning of year   2,742     2,248  
Net income   217     351  
Cash dividends   (69 )   (56 )
 
             
    2,890     2,543  
 
             
Unearned Compensation            
At beginning of year   -     -  
Issuance of unvested stock options   (33 )   -  
Amortization of unearned compensation   2     -  
 
             
    (31 )   -  
 
             
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss            
At beginning of year   (23 )   (19 )
Change in cumulative translation adjustment   (1 )   -  
 
             
    (24 )   (19 )
 
             
Total shareholders' equity
$
 5,211  
$
 3,563  
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS        
OF CASH FLOWS        

       
(Unaudited)        
         
         
      Six months ended June 30,  
Dollars in millions    
2001
  
2000
  
 
Operating Activities                
   Sources of Cash                
      Cash received from customers                
         Progress payments     $ 756   $ 706  
         Other collections     5,151     3,667  
      Interest received       14     3  
      Income tax refunds received       4     8  
      Other cash receipts       9     2  
 
                 
      Cash provided by operating activities     5,934     4,386  
 
                 
   Uses of Cash                
      Cash paid to suppliers and employees     5,792     3,861  
      Interest paid       104     88  
      Income taxes paid       50     36  
      Other cash disbursements       2     -  
 
      Cash used in operating activities     5,948     3,985  
 
   Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     (14 )   401  
 
Investing Activities                
   Payment for businesses purchased, net of cash acquired   (2,303 )   (42 )
   Additions to property, plant and equipment     (132 )   (85 )
   Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment     52     6  
   Other investing activities     16     (11 )
 
   Net cash used in investing activities     (2,367 )   (132 )
 
Financing Activities              
   Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   1,491     -  
   Borrowings under lines of credit   1,172     -  
   Repayment of borrowings under lines of credit     (253 )   (163 )
   Principal payments of long-term debt     (10 )   (100 )
   Proceeds from issuance of stock       19     5  
   Dividends paid       (69 )   (56 )
   Other financing activities       (63 )   -  
 
                 
   Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   2,287     (314 )
 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents     (94 )   (45 )
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period     319     142  
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period   $ 225   $ 97  
 

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  Six months ended June 30,  
Dollars in millions
2001
  
2000
  
 
       
   
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash (Used in)      
   
   Provided by Operating Activities      
   
Net income
$    217  
$      351  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used) provided
   
   
      Depreciation
113  
90  
      Amortization of intangible assets
153  
99  
      Common stock issued to employees
3  
6  
      Loss on disposal of discontinued operations
-  
15  
      Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
(12 )
3  
      Retiree benefits income
(123 )
(267
 )
      Decrease (increase) in
   
   
         Accounts receivable
(357 )
(287
 )
         Inventoried costs
(266 )
(180
 )
         Prepaid expenses
(6 )
-  
      Increase (decrease) in
   
   
         Progress payments
546  
437  
         Accounts payable and accruals
(390 )
3  
         Provisions for contract losses
15  
(30 )
         Deferred income taxes
190  
176  
         Income taxes payable
(77 )
23  
         Retiree benefits
(38 )
(44 )
      Other transactions
18  
6  
 
 
   
   
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$    (14 )
$      401  
 
 
   
   
Noncash Investing Activities
   
   
Purchase of businesses
   
   
      Assets acquired
$ 7,922  
$       49  
      Cash paid
(2,303
 )
(36 )
      Common stock issued
(1,123
 )
-  
      Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock issued
(350 )
-  
 
      Liabilities assumed
$ 4,146  
$       13  
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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Northrop Grumman Corporation and Subsidiaries
         
         
SELECTED INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION        
(Unaudited)        
         
         
  Three months ended   Six months ended  
        June 30,         June 30,  
Dollars in millions   2001   2000     2001   2000  
 
                         
Net Sales                        
Electronic Sensors and Systems
$
1,236
$
664
$
1,937
$
1,265
  
Logicon   1,017     425     1,606     803  
Integrated Systems   766     809     1,499     1,665  
Ship Systems   549     -     549     -  
Electronic Components and Materials   158     -     158     -  
Intersegment sales   (63 )   (42 )   (100 )   (75 )
 
                         
 
$
3,663
$
1,856
$
5,649
$
3,658
  
 
                         
Operating Margin                        
Electronic Sensors and Systems
$
79
$
48
$
115
$
82
  
Logicon   48     33     72     64  
Integrated Systems   64     113     144     213  
Ship Systems   33     -     33     -  
Electronic Components and Materials   (6 )   -     (6 )   -  
 
                         
Total sector operating margin   218     194     358     359  
Other items included in operating margin                        
   Corporate expenses   (30 )   (4 )   (39 )   (11 )
   Deferred state tax provision   (4 )   (13 )   (14 )   (24 )
   Pension income   91     140     160     280  
 
                         
Operating margin
$
275
$
317
$
465
$
604
  
 
                         
Contract Acquisitions                        
Electronic Sensors and Systems
$
2,231
$
1,644
$
3,218
$
2,239
Logicon   1,437     371     2,073     808  
Integrated Systems   448     531     1,063     993  
Ship Systems   5,824     -     5,824     -  
Electronic Components and Materials   281     -     281     -  
Intersegment acquisitions   (104 )   (68 )   (142 )   (103 )
 
                         
 
$
10,117
$
2,478
$
12,317
$
3,937
 
                         
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SELECTED INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION      
(Unaudited)      
       
       
   
June 30,
  
Dollars in millions   2001     2000  
 
Funded Order Backlog            
Electronic Sensors and Systems
$
6,260
$
4,498
Logicon
1,410
614
Integrated Systems
3,855
3,779
Ship Systems
5,275
-
Electronic Components and Materials
123
-
Intersegment backlog
(149
)
(113
)
 
$
16,774
$
8,778
 
Assets
Electronic Sensors and Systems
$
5,691
$
3,852
Logicon
2,302
691
Integrated Systems
2,112
3,011
Ship Systems
2,674
-
Electronic Components and Materials
1,558
-
Corporate assets
6,562
1,852
Intersegment eliminations
(3,568
)
(342
)
 
$
17,331
$
9,064
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Basis of Presentation

On April 2, 2001, NNG, Inc., a newly formed Delaware holding company, exchanged its common shares for all of the outstanding Northrop Grumman Corporation common shares on a one-for-one basis, through a merger in which Northrop Grumman Corporation became a subsidiary of NNG, Inc. In connection with this merger, NNG, Inc. changed its name to Northrop Grumman Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation changed its name to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ("Northrop Systems"). See Acquisitions footnote for additional information.

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of the company have been prepared by management in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission. They do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. They do, however, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The 2001 unaudited consolidated condensed financial data includes preliminary estimates of the fair market value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the related allocations of the purchase price related to the Litton acquisition. Final valuations and allocations, which are expected to be completed by December 31, 2001, may differ from the amounts included herein. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes and Independent Auditors' Report contained in Northrop Systems' 2000 annual report.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period, after giving recognition to stock splits and stock dividends. Net income available to common shareholders is calculated by reducing net income for dividends on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock. Diluted earnings per share reflect the dilutive effect of stock options and other stock awards granted to employees under stock-based compensation plans.

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            Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows:

                     
                         
 
Three months ended
Six months ended
  
 
June 30,
June 30,
  
                         
(in millions, except per share)
2001
2000
2001
2000
 
                         
Basic Earnings per Share                        
Income from continuing operations
$
114
$
175
$
217
$
331
  
Less preferred dividends
6
-
6
-
  
 
Income available to common shareholders
$
108
$
175
$
211
$
331
  
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
83.41
69.87
77.67
69.80
  
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
$
1.29
$
2.50
$
2.72
$
4.74
  
 
 
 
Diluted Earnings per Share
 
Income from continuing operations
$
114
$
175
$
217
$
331
  
Less preferred dividends
6
-
6
-
  
 
Income available to common shareholders
$
108
$
175
$
211
$
331
  
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
83.41
69.87
77.67
69.80
  
Dilutive effect of stock options and awards
.64
.23
.70
.20
  
 
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding
84.05
70.10
78.37
70.00
  
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$
1.28
$
2.50
$
2.69
$
4.73
  
 

Acquisitions

In 2000 Northrop Systems acquired four businesses, Federal Data Corporation, Sterling Software (U.S.) Inc., known as the Federal Systems Group, Comptek Research, Inc., and Navia Aviation AS, an operating unit of Navia ASA in Norway, for a total of $643 million in cash and stock. The purchase method of accounting was used to record all four acquisitions with estimated fair values being assigned to assets and liabilities. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible assets acquired was assigned to identifiable intangible assets and the remaining balance was assigned to goodwill. The Federal Data and Sterling Federal Systems Group valuations are based on preliminary estimates, which are expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 2001.

     On December 21, 2000, Northrop Systems and Litton Industries, Inc. ("Litton") jointly announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Northrop Systems would acquire Litton through a cash tender offer followed by a merger for cash consideration of $80 per common share and $35 per preferred share.

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     On January 24, 2001, the merger agreement was amended to provide for the formation of a new Delaware holding company, NNG, Inc., and an exchange offer in which Litton common stockholders would be entitled to receive for each Litton common share their choice of $80 per share in cash, the equivalent of $80.25 in common stock of the company, or the equivalent of $80 in liquidation value of a new preferred stock of the company. Holders of Litton preferred stock could exchange their Litton preferred stock only for $35 per share in cash. Under the terms of the amended merger agreement, the company could not issue more than 13,000,000 shares of its common stock nor more than 3,500,000 shares of its new preferred stock in the exchange offer. Elections by Litton common stockholders for more than 13,000,000 shares of its common stock nor more than 3,500,000 shares of its new preferred stock in the exchange offer were subject to proration.

     At Midnight, New York City time on Monday, April 2, 2001, NNG, Inc. purchased approximately 97% of the Litton common stock and approximately 59% of the Litton preferred stock. The company issued the full allotment of 13,000,000 shares of its common stock and 3,500,000 shares of its preferred stock available for issuance pursuant to the tender offer, and paid cash for the balance of the shares. In connection with this merger, NNG, Inc., the new holding company, changed its name to Northrop Grumman Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation changed its name to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. On April 3, 2001, the company assumed control of Litton.

     At a special meeting of the Litton stockholders held on May 30, 2001, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Litton shares of common stock approved the amended merger agreement and the merger of LII Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, with and into Litton, with Litton as the surviving corporation. As a result of the merger on May 30, 2001, the company acquired 100% of the Litton common stock. At the effective time of this merger, each outstanding share of Litton common stock (other than shares owned by the company, Litton or their respective subsidiaries) was converted into the right to receive $80 per share in cash.

     Subsequently, through a short-form merger on June 12, 2001, the company acquired all of the remaining shares of Litton preferred stock. At the effective time of the short-form merger, each outstanding share of Litton preferred stock (other than shares owned by dissenting stockholders, the company, Litton or their respective subsidiaries) was converted into the right to receive $35 per share in cash.

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     The acquisition of Litton, which is valued at approximately $5.2 billion, including the assumption of Litton's net debt of $1.3 billion, is accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the underlying tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their respective fair market values, with the excess recorded as goodwill. These financial statements reflect preliminary estimates of the fair market value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the related allocations of purchase price, and preliminary estimates of adjustments necessary to conform Litton data to the company’s accounting policies. These financial statements do not include the recognition of liabilities associated with certain potential restructuring activities. The company is currently reviewing the preliminary estimates of the fair market value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including preliminary valuation study results for intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and retiree benefits assets and liabilities and is evaluating several possible restructuring activities of Litton operations. The final determination of the fair market value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and final allocation of the purchase price may differ from the amounts included in these financial statements. Adjustments to the purchase price allocations are expected to be finalized by December 31, 2001, and will be reflected in future filings. There can be no assurance that such adjustments will not be material.


     Goodwill and other purchased intangible assets related to the Litton acquisition are amortized on a straight-line basis over weighted average periods of 27 years and 20 years, respectively. The lives used are based on preliminary evaluations and are subject to change pending the outcome of final evaluations, which are expected to be completed by December 31, 2001. The operating results of the Litton business units since the acquisition date are included in the company’s segment data as follows: the advanced electronics business is included in the Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector, the information systems business is included in Logicon, the ship systems business is operated as a new sector, and the electronic components and materials business is operated as a new sector.


     The following unaudited pro forma financial information combines the results of operations of Northrop Systems and Litton as if the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2001 and 2000, respectively, and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results of the company. In addition, the audited financial statements contained in Litton's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000 and the unaudited financial statements of Litton contained in Litton's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended January 31, 2001 and 2000, and April 30, 2000 have been used to conform the financial reporting periods of Litton to those of the company.

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  Three months ended     Six months ended  
        June 30,         June 30,  
Dollars in millions, except per share
   2001   2000     2001   2000  
 
Net Sales $ 3,663   $ 3,314   $ 6,976   $ 6,497  
Net Income   114     191     213     355  
Basic earnings per share   1.29     2.23     2.39     4.20  
Diluted earnings per share   1.28     2.21     2.36     4.17  
 

Proposed Acquisitions

On April 20, 2001, the company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Electronics and Information Systems Group of Aerojet-General Corporation for $315 million in cash. The waiting period pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act has expired. The transaction is subject to the attainment of an approved Prospective Purchaser Agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency, a favorable IRS ruling, and an acceptable Advance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense Administrative Contracting Officer. The acquisition will be recorded using the purchase method of accounting. Upon completion of the transaction, Aerojet-General's Electronics and Information Systems Group will be integrated into the Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector.

     On May 23, 2001, the company announced the commencement of an exchange offer to acquire the shares of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc., citing concerns that the previously announced merger agreement between Newport News and General Dynamics Corporation presents serious antitrust issues. On August 2, 2001, the company extended its exchange offer to August 16, 2001, at midnight EDT.

Notes Payable to Banks and Long-Term Debt

In February 2001, Northrop Systems issued $1.5 billion of indebtedness pursuant to its senior debt indenture consisting of $750 million of 7-1/8% notes due 2011 and $750 million of 7-3/4% debentures due 2031. In connection with the closing of the Litton acquisition, the company entered into unsecured senior credit facilities with lenders which initially provided for borrowings of up to $5 billion (the "New Credit Facilities") and which replaced the company's previous credit agreement. The New Credit Facilities consist of a $2.5 billion 364-day revolving credit facility and a $2.5 billion five-year revolving credit facility. The availability under the 364-day revolving credit facility, as reduced by the equity and other debt financing of the Litton acquisition, is now $527 million. Borrowings under

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the New Credit Facilities, together with the proceeds of the February issuance of notes and debentures, were used to finance the Litton acquisition and to pay related expenses, to retire and refinance a portion of the Litton debt, and to finance continuing operations. Borrowings under the New Credit Facilities bear interest at various rates, including adjusted LIBOR, or an alternate base rate plus, in each case, an incremental margin based on the combined company's credit rating. The New Credit Facilities also provide for a facility fee on the daily aggregate amount of commitments under the revolving facilities (whether or not utilized). The facility fee is also based on the company's credit rating level. The company, Northrop Systems and Litton are co-borrowers on the New Credit Facilities. The company and Litton have guaranteed the Northrop Systems outstanding indenture debt and the company and Northrop Systems have guaranteed the Litton outstanding indenture debt.

Supplemental Consolidating Information

The acquisition of Litton was funded in part by Northrop System's issuance of $1.5 billion of indebtedness pursuant to its senior debt indenture consisting of $750 million of 7-1/8% notes due 2011 and $750 million of 7-3/4% debentures due 2031. Northrop Systems' payment obligations under the notes and debentures are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by Northrop Grumman Corporation (the "Guarantor Parent"), and by Litton (the "Guarantor Subsidiary"). The Guarantor Parent and Guarantor Subsidiary together with Northrop Systems, represent all of the operations of the company. The Parent Guarantor owns 100% of Northrop Systems and the Guarantor Subsidiary.


        The following unaudited condensed consolidating financial data provide information regarding Northrop Systems, the Guarantor Parent, and the Guarantor Subsidiary.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL POSITION
June 30, 2001

(Unaudited)


Dollars in millions
Northrop
Grumman
(Guarantor
Parent)
Northrop
Systems
(Issuer)
Litton
(Guarantor
Subsidiary)
Consolidating
Adjustments
Total
                               
Assets:                              
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
      $
 -  
$
 152         $ 73           $ -  
$
 225  
                               
Accounts receivable, net of progress                              
   payments   -     1,502     554     -     2,056  
                               
Inventoried costs, net of progress                              
   payments   -     747     639     -     1,386  
                               
Deferred income taxes   -     -     498     (468 )   30  
                               
Prepaid expenses   -     52     71     -     123  
                               
Total current assets   -     2,453     1,835     (468 )   3,820  
                               
Property, plant and equipment   -     2,109     1,223     -     3,332  
                               
Accumulated depreciation   -     (1,108 )   (35 )   -     (1,143 )
                               
                               
    -     1,001     1,188     -     2,189  
                               
Notes receivable   -     145     -     -     145  
                               
Goodwill, net   -     3,731     2,855     -     6,586  
                               
Other purchased intangibles, net   -     588     948     -     1,536  
                               
Prepaid retiree benefit cost and intangible                              
      pension asset   -     1,548     1,134     -     2,682  
                               
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries   5,549     -     -     (5,549 )   -  
                               
Intercompany loan receivable   -     588     -     (588 )   -  
                               
Miscellaneous other assets   -     210     163     -     373  
                               
    5,549     6,810     5,100     (6,137 )   11,322  
                               
 
$
 5,549  
$
 10,264   $ 8,123  
$
 (6,605 )
       $
 17,331  

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Dollars in millions
Northrop
Grumman
(Guarantor
Parent)
Northrop
Systems
(Issuer)
Litton
(Guarantor
Subsidiary)
Consolidating
Adjustments
Total
                               
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:                              
                               
Current portion of long-term debt
$
-
$
-
$
41
$
-
$
41
                               
Notes payable   -    
-
     66     -     66  
                               
Trade accounts payable   -     492     302     -     794  
                               
Accrued employees' compensation   -     362     289     -     651  
                               
Advances on contracts   -     529     155     -     684  
                               
Income taxes payable   -     92     (3 )   -     89  
                               
Deferred income taxes   -     605     -     (468 )   137  
                               
Other current liabilities   14     651     627     -     1,292  
                               
Total current liabilities   14     2,731     1,477     (468 )   3,754  
                               
                               
Long-term debt   -     4,130     1,237     -     5,367  
                               
Accrued retiree benefits   -     1,116     340     -     1,456  
                               
Other long-term liabilities   -     59     20     -     79  
                               
Intercompany loan payable   -     -     588     (588 )   -  
                               
Intercompany accounts payable   169     9     (178 )   -     -  
                               
Deferred income taxes   -     430     684     -     1,114  
                               
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock   350     -     -     -     350  
                               
Shareholders' Equity   5,016     1,789     3,955     (5,549 )   5,211  
                               
 
$
 5,549  
$
 10,264  
$
 8,123  
$
 (6,605 )
$
 17,331  

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT
OF INCOME
Three months ended June 30, 2001
(Unaudited)

Dollars in millions
Northrop
Grumman
(Guarantor
Parent)
Northrop
Systems
(Issuer)
Litton
(Guarantor
Subsidiary)
Consolidating
Adjustments
Total
                               
Product sales and service revenue
$
 -   $ 2,272  
$
 1,406  
$
 (15 )
$
 3,663  
 
         
   
         
Cost of product sales and service revenue
         
   
         
 
         
   
         
        Operating costs
-     1,835  
1,199  
(15 )   3,019  
 
         
   
         
        Administrative and general expenses   2     238  
129     -     369  
                               
Operating margin   (2 )   199     78     -     275  
                               
Interest expense   -     (89 )   (25 )   -     (114 )
                               
Other, net   -     31     -     -     31  
                               
Income before income taxes   (2 )   141     53     -     192  
                               
Federal and foreign income taxes   -     57     21     -     78  
                               
Net income
$
 (2 ) $ 84  
$
 32  
$
 -   $ 114  
                               
                               
                               
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT                          
OF INCOME                              
Six months ended June 30, 2001                              
(Unaudited)                              
                               
Dollars in millions
Northrop
Grumman
(Guarantor
Parent)
Northrop
Systems
(Issuer)
Litton
(Guarantor
Subsidiary)
Consolidating
Adjustments
Total
                               
Product sales and service revenue
$
 -   $ 4,258  
$
 1,406  
$
 (15 )
$
 5,649  
 
                           
Cost of product sales and service revenue
                           
 
                           
        Operating costs
-     3,383     1,199     (15 )   4,567  
 
                           
        Administrative and general expenses
2     486     129     -     617  
                               
Operating margin   (2 )   389     78     -     465  
                               
Interest expense   -     (136 )   (25 )   -     (161 )
                               
Other, net   -     48     -     -     48  
                               
Income before income taxes   (2 )   301     53     -     352  
                               
Federal and foreign income taxes   -     114     21     -     135  
                               
Net income
$
 (2 ) $ 187  
$
 32  
$
 -  
$
 217  
                               
                               
                           

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOWS
Six months ended June 30, 2001
(Unaudited)

Dollars in millions
Northrop
Grumman
(Guarantor
Parent)
Northrop
Systems
(Issuer)
Litton
(Guarantor
Subsidiary)
Consolidating
Adjustments
Total
Net cash (used in)provided by operating                            
     activities
    $
 -  
          $
 311         $ (325 )
$   -
 $ (14 )
                             
Investing Activities                            
     Payment for business purchased, net                            
        of cash acquired (2,303 )   -       -       - (2,303 )
                              
     Additions to property, plant and                            
        equipment   -     (101 )     (31 )     -   (132 )
                               
     Proceeds from sale of property, plant                            
        and equipment   -     49       3       -   52  
                             
     Other investing activities   -     (2 )     18       -   16  
                             
Net cash used in investing activities (2,303 )   (54 )     (10 )     - (2,367 )
                             
Financing Activities                            
                             
     Intercompany activity 2,329     (2,778 )     449       -   -  
                             
     Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   -     1,491       -       -   1,491  
                             
     Borrowing under lines of credit   -     1,025       147       -   1,172  
                              
     Repayment of borrowings under                            
        lines of credit   -     -     (253 )     -   (253 )
                             
     Principal payments of long-term debt   -     (10 )     -       -   (10 )
                             
     Proceeds from issuance of stock   15     4       -       -   19  
                             
     Dividends paid (41 )   (28 )     -       -   (69 )
                             
     Other financing activities   -     (63 )     -       -   (63 )
Net cash provided by(used in) financing                            
   activities 2,303     (359 )     343       -   2,287  
(Decrease)increase in cash and cash                            
   equivalents   -     (102 )     8       -   (94 )
Cash and cash equivalents balance at                            
   beginning of period   -     254       65       -   319  
                             
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end                            
   of period
$
 -  
$
 152    
$
 73  
$    -
 $ 225  

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Mandatorily Redeemable Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

The company issued 3,500,000 shares of mandatorily redeemable Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in April 2001. Each share of Series B preferred stock has a liquidation value of $100 per share. The liquidation value, plus accrued but unpaid dividends, will be paid on April 4, 2021, the mandatory redemption date. The company has the option to redeem all but not less than all the shares of Series B preferred stock at any time after seven years from the date of issuance for a number of shares of the company’s common stock equal to the liquidation value plus accrued and unpaid dividends divided by the current market price of common stock determined in relation to the date of redemption. Each share of preferred stock is convertible, at any time, at the option of the holder into the right to receive shares of the company’s common stock. Initially, each share is convertible into .911 shares of common stock, subject to adjustment. Holders of preferred stock are entitled to cumulative annual cash dividends of $7 per share, payable quarterly. In any liquidation of the company, each share of preferred stock will be entitled to a liquidation preference before any distribution may be made on the company’s common stock or any series of capital stock that is junior to the Series B preferred stock. In the event of a fundamental change in control of the company, holders of Series B preferred stock also have specified exchange rights into common stock of the company or into specified securities or property of another entity participating in the change in control transaction.

New Accounting Standards

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 141 - Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS 141 requires the purchase method of accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and eliminates the pooling-of-interests method. SFAS 142 changes the accounting for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. Upon adoption of this statement, amortization of goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business combinations, will cease and an initial impairment assessment of goodwill will be performed. Annual impairment tests are required thereafter. The company is required to adopt SFAS No. 142 January 1, 2002. Management is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of these two standards will have on the company's results of operations and financial position.

     In June 1998 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, subsequently amended by SFAS No. 138 - Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities which became effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. This standard provides authoritative guidance on accounting and financial reporting for derivative instruments. The company adopted this standard on January 1, 2001. Adoption of this standard did not have a significant effect on the company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Item 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF THE COMPANY’S FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

On April 3, 2001, the company completed the exchange offer made in connection with the acquisition of Litton Industries, Inc. ("Litton") (See below for additional information.) The Litton business units' operating results are included from the acquisition date in the Northrop Grumman segment data as follows: the advanced electronics business is included in the Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector (ES3 ), the information systems business is included in Logicon, the ship systems business is operated as a new sector, and the electronic components and materials (EC&M) business is operated as a new sector. The Integrated Systems Sector (ISS) is unchanged by the acquisition of Litton.

     The Litton advanced electronics businesses design, develop and manufacture inertial navigation, guidance and control, IFF (identification friend or foe), and marine electronic systems, and provide electronic warfare systems and integrate avionics systems and shipboard information and communication systems. The U.S. Government is a significant customer.

     The Litton information systems businesses design, develop, integrate and support computer-based information systems and provide information technology and services primarily for government customers.

     The Litton ship systems business is engaged in the building of large multimission non-nuclear surface ships for the U.S. Navy as well as for other government and commercial customers worldwide and is a provider of overhaul, repair, modernization, ship design and engineering services. The U.S. Government is a significant customer.

     The Litton EC&M businesses are international suppliers of complex backplanes, connectors, laser crystals, solder materials, specialty products and other electronic components used primarily in the telecommunications, industrial and computer markets.

     Sales for the second quarter 2001 increased 97 percent to nearly $3.7 billion and for the first half increased 54 percent to $5.6 billion, as compared with the same periods of 2000. These changes are largely due to the Litton acquisition as well as the acquisition in the last half of 2000 of Comptek Research, Inc., Federal Data Corporation, and the Federal Systems Group of Sterling Software Inc. Excluding these acquisitions, sales were approximately 9 percent higher for the second quarter and 3 percent higher in the first half of 2001, as compared with the same periods a year ago. Total company sales for 2001, including the addition of Litton for nine months, are now expected to exceed $13 billion.

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          Sales by business area in the second quarter were:

    Three months ended   Six months ended  
    June 30,   June 30,  
Dollars in millions   2001 2000   2001   2000  
Electronic Sensors & Systems                        
   Aerospace Electronic Systems $ 439   $ 291   $ 764   $ 548  
   Command, Control, Communications,                        
      Intelligence and Naval Systems (C3I&N)   241     184     441     361  
   Navigation Systems   238     -     238     -  
   Defensive Electronic Systems   179     107     262     203  
   Other   139     82     232     153  
    1,236     664     1,937     1,265  
Logicon                        
   Government Information Technology   617     203     893     386  
   Enterprise Information Technology   208     64     349     101  
   Technology Services   129     118     242     235  
   Commercial Information Technology   63     40     122     81  
    1,017     425     1,606     803  
Integrated Systems                        
   Air Combat Systems (ACS)   406     450     812     952  
   Airborne Early Warning and                        
      Electronic Warfare (AEW/EW)   188     196     354     379  
   Airborne Ground Surveillance and                        
      Battle Management (AGS/BM)   176     170     341     346  
   Intrasegment Eliminations   (4 )   (7 )   (8 )   (12 )
    766     809     1,499     1,665  
Ship Systems   549     -     549     -  
                         
Electronic Components and Materials   158     -     158     -  
                         
Intersegment eliminations   (63 )   (42 )   (100 )   (75 )
         Total sales $ 3,663   $ 1,856   $ 5,649   $ 3,658  

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     ES3 sales were 86 percent higher in the second quarter and 53 percent higher in the first half of 2001 versus the same periods a year ago. Excluding Litton, sales were 36 percent and 27 percent higher for the quarter and first half of 2001, respectively, as compared with the same periods a year ago. This year’s second quarter and first six months include higher revenue on several programs: land combat systems and combat avionics systems in the Aerospace Electronic Systems business area, marine systems in the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Naval Systems (C3I&N) business area, and automation and information in the "Other" business area. The new business area, Navigation Systems, includes all of Litton’s navigation related business and is expected to have annual sales of approximately $1 billion. For 2001, the company expects ES3 sales to be approximately $4.5 billion, including $1.1 billion from the Litton operations.

     ES3 operating margin increased to $79 million for the second quarter and $115 million for the first half of 2001 from the $48 million and $82 million, respectively, reported for the same periods a year ago. Approximately half of the increase in both periods is due to the acquisition of Litton.

      Logicon sales were $1,017 million in the second quarter and $1,606 million in the first six months of 2001 versus $425 million and $803 million for the same periods, respectively, in 2000. The increases are due to the addition of Litton’s information systems business as well as to sales generated by the businesses acquired in the last half of 2000: Federal Data Corporation, Sterling’s Federal Systems Group, and the Federal Systems unit of Comptek Research, Inc. The reseller portion of Federal Data and the existing reseller business of Logicon are reported in the new business area, Enterprise Information Technology. Prior year business area sales have been restated to reflect the new business area and other organizational changes. Most of the sales contributed by the Litton business units are reflected in the Government Information Technology business area. For 2001, Logicon sales are now expected to be approximately $3.6 billion, including $1.1 billion from the Litton operations.

     Logicon operating margin in the second quarter and first half periods of 2001 was $48 million and $72 million, respectively, up from the $33 million and $64 million reported for the same periods of 2000. The increases are due to the addition of the newly acquired businesses. Last year Logicon also benefited from noncash positive adjustments related to retiree benefits of $5 million in the second quarter and $10 million in the first half of the year.

     ISS sales were 5 percent lower in the second quarter and 10 percent lower in the first half of 2001 versus the same periods of 2000, primarily due to lower B-2 sales, which are included in the Air Combat Systems (ACS) business area. ISS operating margin for the quarter was $64 million compared with $113 million reported for the second quarter of 2000, which included the delivery of

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the last two B-2’s under the production contract and an $8 million upward cumulative margin rate adjustment on the F/A-18E/F program. For the first six months of 2001, ISS operating margin was $144 million compared with $213 million reported in the same period of 2000. Last year’s first half results included the delivery of three B-2’s and upward cumulative margin rate adjustments on the F/A-18E/F totaling $16 million.

     The two new segments, Ship Systems and EC&M, reported sales for the quarter of $549 million and $158 million, respectively, with operating margin of $33 million and an operating loss of $6 million, respectively. EC&M’s operating margin was impacted by the effect of $13 million of amortization due to the acquisition of Litton and by a downturn in the telecommunications industry. For the nine month 2001 period, Ship System sales are expected to be approximately $1.7 billion and EC&M sales are expected to be approximately $500 million.

     The company is currently in negotiations with its customer on the cruise ship program concerning scope and cost growth. Management does not expect the outcome of these negotiations to have a material effect on the company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows for the year.

     Operating margin included pension income of $91 million for the second quarter and $160 million for the first half of 2001, down from the $140 million and $280 million, respectively, for the same periods last year. Pension income for 2001, including the addition of the Litton plans for nine months, is expected to be approximately $340 million.

     Corporate expense, which is reflected in operating margin, increased to $30 million in the second quarter of 2001 from $4 million in the same period last year, reflecting a $17 million nonrecurring payment in 2001 into a charitable foundation.

     Other income was $31 million in the second quarter and $48 million in the first six months of 2001, up from the $2 million and $4 million for the same periods of 2000. The increases are due to gains on property sales in 2001 of approximately $15 million and higher interest income earned on a note received in partial payment for the sale in 2000 of the company’s commercial aerostructures (Aerostructures) business and on the temporary investment of excess cash.

     Interest expense increased to $114 million and $161 million for this year’s second quarter and first half, respectively, compared with $46 million and $92 million for the same periods last year. The increases are due to the new debt issued to fund the acquisition of Litton as well as the assumption of Litton debt.

       Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, and the loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax, are attributable to the Aerostructures business, which was sold in July 2000.

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     The company’s effective tax rate increased to 38 percent for the first half of 2001 from the 36 percent for the same period in 2000, principally due to increased nondeductible goodwill amortization resulting from the Litton acquisition.

     In 2000 the company acquired four businesses, Federal Data Corporation, Sterling Software (U.S.) Inc., known as the Federal Systems Group, Comptek Research, Inc., and Navia Aviation AS, an operating unit of Navia ASA in Norway, for a total of $643 million in cash and stock. The purchase method of accounting was used to record all four acquisitions with estimated fair values being assigned to assets and liabilities. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible assets acquired was assigned to identifiable intangible assets and the remaining balance was assigned to goodwill. The Federal Data and Sterling Federal Systems Group valuations are based on preliminary estimates, which are expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 2001.

     On December 21, 2000, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ("Northrop Systems") and Litton Industries, Inc.(" Litton") jointly announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Northrop Systems would acquire Litton through a cash tender offer followed by a merger for cash consideration of $80 per common share and $35 per preferred share.

     On January 24, 2001, the merger agreement was amended to provide for the formation of a new Delaware holding company, NNG, Inc., and an exchange offer in which Litton common stockholders would be entitled to receive for each Litton common share their choice of $80 per share in cash, the equivalent of $80.25 in common stock of the company, or the equivalent of $80 in liquidation value of a new preferred stock of the company. Holders of Litton preferred stock could exchange their Litton preferred stock only for $35 per share in cash. Under the terms of the amended merger agreement, the company could not issue more than 13,000,000 shares of its common stock nor more than 3,500,000 shares of its new preferred stock in the exchange offer. Elections by Litton common stockholders for more than 13,000,000 shares of its common stock nor more than 3,500,000 shares of its new preferred stock in the exchange offer were subject to proration.

     At Midnight, New York City time on Monday, April 2, 2001, NNG, Inc. purchased approximately 97% of the Litton common stock and approximately 59% of the Litton preferred stock. The company issued the full allotment of 13,000,000 shares of its common stock and 3,500,000 shares of its preferred stock available for issuance pursuant to the tender offer, and paid cash for the balance of the shares. In connection with this merger, NNG, Inc., the new holding company, changed its name to Northrop Grumman Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation changed its name to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. On April 3, 2001, the company assumed control of Litton.

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     At a special meeting of the Litton stockholders held on May 30, 2001, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Litton shares of common stock approved the amended merger agreement and the merger of LII Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, with and into Litton, with Litton as the surviving corporation. As a result of the merger on May 30, 2001, the company acquired 100% of the Litton common stock. At the effective time of this merger, each outstanding share of Litton common stock (other than shares owned by the company, Litton or their respective subsidiaries) was converted into the right to receive $80 per share in cash.

     Subsequently, through a short-form merger on June 12, 2001, the company acquired all of the remaining shares of Litton preferred stock. At the effective time of the short-form merger, each outstanding share of Litton preferred stock (other than shares owned by dissenting stockholders, the company, Litton or their respective subsidiaries) was converted into the right to receive $35 per share in cash.

     The acquisition of Litton, which is valued at approximately $5.2 billion, including the assumption of Litton's net debt of $1.3 billion, is accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the underlying tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their respective fair market values, with the excess recorded as goodwill. These financial statements reflect preliminary estimates of the fair market value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the related allocations of purchase price, and preliminary estimates of adjustments necessary to conform Litton data to the company's accounting policies. These financial statements do not include the recognition of liabilities associated with certain potential restructuring activities. The company is currently reviewing the preliminary estimates of the fair market value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including preliminary valuation study results for intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and retiree benefits assets and liabilities and is evaluating several possible restructuring activities of Litton operations. The final determination of the fair market value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and final allocation of the purchase price may differ from the amounts included in these financial statements. Adjustments to the purchase price allocations are expected to be finalized by December 31, 2001, and will be reflected in future filings. There can be no assurance that such adjustments will not be material.

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     On April 20, 2001, the company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Electronics and Information Systems Group of Aerojet-General Corporation for $315 million in cash. The waiting period pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act has expired. The transaction is subject to the attainment of an approved Prospective Purchaser Agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency, a favorable IRS ruling, and an acceptable Advance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense Administrative Contracting Officer. The acquisition will be recorded using the purchase method of accounting. Upon completion of the transaction, Aerojet-General's Electronics and Information Systems Group will be integrated into the Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector.

     On May 23, 2001, the company announced the commencement of an exchange offer to acquire the shares of Newport News Shipbuilding, citing concerns that the previously announced merger agreement between Newport News and General Dynamics Corporation presents serious antitrust issues. On August 2, 2001, the company extended its exchange offer to August 16, 2001, at midnight EDT.

     During the first half of 2001, $14 million of cash was used by operating activities versus the $401 million generated in the same period last year. The use of cash in the first six months of 2001 reflects approximately $330 million of nonrecurring cash payments related to the Litton acquisition including change in control payments to employees, funding of pension plans, and payments to investment bankers and other transaction costs incurred by Litton. Also contributing to the use of cash in 2001 was the acceleration of planned first quarter 2001 cash collections to the fourth quarter of 2000. Last year’s fourth quarter included $414 million of cash provided by operating activities.

     In February 2001, Northrop Systems issued $1.5 billion of indebtedness pursuant to its senior debt indenture consisting of $750 million of 7-1/8% notes due 2011 and $750 million of 7-3/4% debentures due 2031. In connection with the closing of the Litton acquisition, the company entered into unsecured senior credit facilities with lenders which initially provided for borrowings of up to $5 billion (the "New Credit Facilities") and which replaced the company's previous credit agreement. The New Credit Facilities consist of a $2.5 billion 364-day revolving credit facility and a $2.5 billion five-year revolving credit facility. The availability under the 364-day revolving credit facility, as reduced by the equity and other debt financing of the Litton acquisition, is now $527 million. Borrowings under the New Credit Facilities, together with the proceeds of the February issuance of notes and debentures, were used to finance the Litton acquisition and to pay related expenses, to retire and refinance a portion of the Litton debt, and to finance continuing operations. Borrowings under the New Credit Facilities bear interest at various rates, including adjusted LIBOR, or an alternate base

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rate plus, in each case, an incremental margin based on the combined company's credit rating. The New Credit Facilities also provide for a facility fee on the daily aggregate amount of commitments under the revolving facilities (whether or not utilized). The facility fee is also based on the company's credit rating level. The company, Northrop Systems and Litton are co-borrowers on the New Credit Facilities. The company and Litton have guaranteed the Northrop Systems outstanding indenture debt and the company and Northrop Systems have guaranteed the Litton outstanding indenture debt.

     For the remainder of 2001, cash generated from operations supplemented by borrowings under credit facilities are expected to be sufficient to service debt, finance capital expenditures, and continue paying dividends to the company's shareholders. The company’s liquidity and financial flexibility is expected to be provided by cash flow generated by operating activities, supplemented by the borrowing capacity available under the company’s credit facilities. With the completion of the B-2 EMD contract, federal and state income taxes that have been deferred since the inception of the contract in 1981 will become payable. The contract is now expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2002. The associated federal and state taxes totaling approximately $1 billion will become payable in March 2003. The company plans to use cash generated from operations supplemented by additional borrowings under the credit agreement and/or additional funds raised from public or private capital markets to pay these taxes.

     In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 141 - Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS 141 requires the purchase method of accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and eliminates the pooling-of-interests method. SFAS 142 changes the accounting for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. Upon adoption of this statement, amortization of goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business combinations, will cease and an initial impairment assessment of goodwill will be performed. Annual impairment tests are required thereafter. The company is required to adopt SFAS No. 142 January 1, 2002. Management is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of these two standards will have on the company's results of operations and financial position.

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     In June 1998 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, subsequently amended by SFAS No. 138 - Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities which became effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. This standard provides authoritative guidance on accounting and financial reporting for derivative instruments. The company adopted this standard on January 1, 2001. Adoption of this standard did not have a significant effect on the company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements and assumptions in Management's Discussion and Analysis and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q contain or are based on "forward-looking" information (that the company believes to be within the definition in the Private Securities Litigation and Reform Act of 1995) and involve risk and uncertainties. Such "forward-looking" information includes statements and assumptions with respect to future revenues, expected program performance and cash flows, the outcome of contingencies including litigation, environmental remediation, the effect of completed and planned acquisitions and divestitures of businesses, and anticipated costs of capital investments. The company's operations are subject to various risks and uncertainties resulting from its position as a supplier, either directly or as subcontractor or team member, to the U.S. Government and its agencies as well as to foreign governments and agencies. Actual outcomes are dependent upon factors, including, without limitation: the company's successful performance of internal plans; government customers' budgetary restraints; customer changes in short-range and long-range plans; domestic and international competition in both the defense and commercial areas; product performance issues and the timing of deliveries under existing contracts; continued development and acceptance of new products; performance issues with key suppliers and subcontractors; ability to perform fixed price contracts within planned margins; government import and export policies; acquisition or termination of government contracts; the outcome of political and legal processes including risk associated with pending litigation and unasserted claims; the ability of the company to integrate acquisitions and to make planned divestitures of noncore businesses; environmental risks and unanticipated remediation costs; legal, financial, and governmental risks related to international transactions and domestic and global needs for military aircraft, ships, military and civilian electronic systems and support, information technology and electronic components and materials; market risks associated with pension income; risks associated with higher debt levels; and other economic, political risks and uncertainties. Additional information regarding these factors is contained in the company's other SEC filings, including without limitation, the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2000.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

The company is exposed to market risk, primarily related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Financial instruments subject to interest rate risk include fixed-rate long-term debt obligations, variable-rate short-term debt outstanding under credit facilities, short-term investments, and long-term notes receivable. Most of the fixed-rate long-term debt obligations are not callable until maturity. The company may enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. At June 30, 2001, no interest rate swap agreements were in effect. The company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk related to receipts from customers and payments to suppliers denominated in foreign currencies. At June 30, 2001, the amount of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding was not material. The company does not consider the market risk exposure relating to foreign currency exchange to be material. The company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Los Angeles, California

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated condensed statements of financial position of Northrop Grumman Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2001, and the related consolidated condensed statements of income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated condensed statements of changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management.


     We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

     Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated condensed financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

     We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the consolidated statement of financial position of Northrop Grumman Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated January 24, 2001, except for the subsequent events footnote, as to which the date is March 1, 2001, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2000 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statement of financial position from which it has been derived.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Los Angeles, California
July 25, 2001

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Zabielski and related cases

In July and August 1998, three shareholder derivative lawsuits, respectively encaptioned Zabielski v. Kent Kresa, et al., Harbor Finance Partners v. Kent Kresa et al., and Clarren v. Kent Kresa, et al., were filed in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles. These lawsuits each contain similar allegations that the directors of the company and certain of its officers breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the shareholder vote approving the proposed acquisition of the company by Lockheed Martin Corporation, and that certain defendants engaged in stock trades in violation of federal and state securities laws. The lawsuits are purportedly brought on the company’s behalf and do not seek relief against the company. On January 31, 2001, the State Court dismissed these actions with prejudice and plaintiffs subsequently filed a timely appeal.

U.S. ex rel Jordan v. Northrop Grumman Corporation

In October 1999, the company was served with a fifth amended complaint that was filed by the government in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in this action, which was commenced in May 1995. The complaint alleges that the company violated the False Claims Act by knowingly supplying BQM-74C aerial target drones that contained various defective components between 1992 and 1995. The government seeks to recover damages up to $212,000,000 plus prejudgment interest and penalties under theories of fraud, payment by mistake, unjust enrichment, breach of warranty and breach of contract. Damages awarded pursuant to the False Claims Act may be trebled by the court. The company intends to vigorously defend this matter.

Environmental Matters

In the second quarter, the Company acquired Litton Industries, Inc. The AirTron division of Litton has been notified by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") of alleged effluent limitation violations (treated process waste water) for the June 1999 through August 2000 period. Subsequent monitoring reports are under review. NJDEP have advised Litton that they are seeking penalties in excess of $100,000 with respect to alleged violations. In a separate matter, on December 18, 2000, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ("MDEQ") delivered to the Ingalls subsidiary of Litton, a notice of violation alleging use of non-compliant coatings, opacity

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violations and VOC emissions violations. The MDEQ subsequently requested that Ingalls perform an air permit compliance review. In the course of negotiations with respect to the review and required corrective actions, the MDEQ has advised Litton that it will seek penalties in excess of $100,000 in connection with these matters.

General


The company, as a government contractor, is from time to time subject to U.S. Government investigations relating to its operations. Government contractors that are found to have violated the False Claims Act, or are indicted or convicted for violations of other Federal laws, or are considered not to be responsible contractors may be suspended or debarred from government contracting for some period of time. Such convictions could also result in fines. Given the company’s dependence on government contracting, suspension or debarment could have a material adverse effect on the company. The company is involved in certain other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, none of which the company’s management believes will have a material adverse effect on the company's financial condition.

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Item 4.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   
a) Annual Meeting –
   
  The annual meeting of stockholders of Northrop Grumman Corporation was held May 16, 2001.
   
b) Election of Directors –
   
 
            The following Class I Director nominees were elected at the annual meeting:
   
 

    Lewis W. Coleman
    Kent Kresa
    Aulana L. Peters
 
 
   
            The Directors whose terms of office continue are:
   
 

    John T. Chain, Jr.
    Vic Fazio
    Phillip Frost
    Charles R. Larson
    Robert A. Lutz
    John Brooks Slaughter
    Ronald D. Sugar

   
c) The matters voted upon at the meeting and the results of each vote are as follows:
   
    Votes Votes
Directors: For Withheld
       
  Lewis W. Coleman
71,107,650
1,303,848
  Kent Kresa
71,268,832
1,142,666
  Aulana L. Peters
70,000,690
2,410,808

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  Votes   Votes   Votes   Broker  
  For Against Abstaining Non-Votes  
                 
Ratification of the                
appointment of Deloitte &                
Touche LLP as the Company’s                
independent auditors 71,600,016   482,266   329,219   0  
                 
Proposal to approve 2001 Long-                
Term Incentive Stock Plan 53,688,978   12,766,117   446,340   5,457,569  
                 
Proposal concerning Conversion                
of Series B Preferred Stock 65,833,719   673,870   446,340   5,457,569  
                 
Proposal to amend Certificate of                
Incorporation to increase                
authorized shares of Common                
Stock 62,582,187   9,443,563   385,748   0  
                 
Shareholder Proposal regarding                
foreign offset commitments 2,143,717   63,128,903   1,681,309   5, 457,569  
                 
Shareholder Proposal regarding                
super majority vote 35,015,487   31,197,093   741,349   5,457,569  
                 
Shareholder Proposal regarding                
classified board 32,535,125   33,681,987   736,817   5,457,569  
                 
Shareholder Proposal regarding                
Shareholder Rights Plan 34,697,932   31,506,965   749,032   5,457,569  

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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits    
3.1
   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Northrop Grumman Corporation,
  filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Registration Statement No. 333-54800 filed with the SEC on
  February 1, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
   
3.2
   Certificate of Amendment of Incorporation of Northrop Grumman Corporation, filed as
  Exhibit 3.2 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
  March 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
   
3.3
   Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Northrop Grumman
  Corporation dated May 21, 2001.*
   
10.1
   Northrop Grumman 2001 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, filed as Exhibit B to the
  company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 13,
  2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
   
10.2
   Amendment Agreement between Kent Kresa and Northrop Grumman Corporation
  dated August 3, 2001.*
     
15   
   Letter from independent accountants regarding unaudited interim financial information.*
     
   
   
* Filed with this Report

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

A report on Form 8-K was dated and filed April 17, 2001 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (the former Northrop Grumman Corporation) reporting pursuant to Item 5 the completion of a corporate reorganization on April 2, 2001 pursuant to Section 251 (g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law and filing pursuant to Item 7(c) an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 20, 2001 between Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation and NGC Acquisition Corporation.

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A report on Form 8-K was dated and filed April 17, 2001 by Northrop Grumman Corporation (the former NNG, Inc.) reporting pursuant to Item 2 the acquisition of common stock and preferred stock of Litton Industries, Inc. and filing (i) pursuant to Item 7(a), certain Litton Industries, Inc. financial statements, and (ii) pursuant to Item 7 (c) certain exhibits relating to the Litton acquisition.

The filing of these reports on Form 8-K was noted in Item 6 in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2001.

A report on Form 8-K/A was filed on June 14, 2001 by Northrop Grumman Corporation reporting pursuant to Item 7(b) the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements which were derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation and Litton Industries, Inc.

 

SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Registrant)
       
       
       
       
Date: August 9, 2001  
by /s/ Sandra J. Wright
 
 
     
Sandra J. Wright
     
Vice President and Controller
     
     
Date: August 9, 2001  
by /s/ J. H. Mullan
 
 
     
John H. Mullan
     
Corporate Vice President and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit                                                               Description
   
   
3.3 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Northrop Grumman
Corporation dated May 21, 2001
   
10.2 Amendment Agreement between Kent and Northrop Grumman Corporation
dated August 3, 2001.
   
15 Letter form independent accountants regarding unaudited interim financial information.