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Lockheed Martin Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:30am EDT
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --


    --  Third quarter net sales of $11.1 billion; Year-to-date net sales of
        $32.7 billion



    --  Third quarter earnings per share of $2.07; Year-to-date earnings per
        share of $5.61



    --  Third quarter net earnings of $797 million; Year-to-date net earnings
of
        $2.2 billion



    --  Generated $1.4 billion in cash from operations for the quarter; $3.8
        billion year-to-date



    --  Increases outlook for 2009 earnings per share and return on invested
        capital



    --  Reaffirms outlook for 2009 net sales



    --  Updates 2009 cash from operations for anticipated discretionary
pension
        plan pre-funding of at least $1 billion



    --  Provides initial outlook for 2010



Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) today reported third quarter 2009 net
earnings of $797 million ($2.07 per diluted share), compared to $782 million
($1.92 per diluted share) in 2008. Net earnings in 2009 included higher
pension expense as disclosed in our Jan. 22, 2009 earnings release and in our
2008 Form 10-K.  The third quarter of 2009 included a FAS/CAS pension
adjustment of ($113) million and an unusual tax benefit of $58 million from
the resolution of an IRS examination. These items together decreased third
quarter 2009 net earnings by $15 million ($0.04 per share). The third quarter
of 2008 included a FAS/CAS pension adjustment of $32 million and an unusual
gain of $44 million, which together increased net earnings by $49 million
($0.12 per share).


Net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $11.1 billion, compared to $10.6
billion in 2008. Cash from operations for the third quarter of 2009 was $1.4
billion, compared to $1.1 billion in 2008.


"Our third quarter results keep the Corporation on track to achieve full year
2009 operational and financial commitments," said Bob Stevens, Chairman,
President and CEO. "Our diverse portfolio of programs is well positioned to
provide critical, global security solutions to our customers as we support
their changing program priorities and generate shareholder value."


Summary Reported Results and Outlook


The following table presents the Corporation's results for the periods
referenced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP):





    REPORTED RESULTS                 3rd Quarter             Year-to-Date
                                     -----------             ------------
    (In millions, except           2009        2008        2009        2008
     per share data)               ----        ----        ----        ----

    Net sales                     $11,056     $10,577     $32,665     $31,599
                                  =======     =======     =======     =======

    Operating profit
    ----------------
      Segment operating profit     $1,266      $1,250      $3,742      $3,715
      Unallocated corporate, net:
        FAS/CAS pension adjustment   (113)         32        (342)         96
        Stock compensation expense    (40)        (40)       (112)       (115)
        Unusual items                  --          44          --         145
        Other, net                    (28)        (44)        (63)        (58)
                                     ----        ----        ----        ----

                                    1,085       1,242       3,225       3,783

    Interest expense                   67          85         219         264

    Other non-operating income/
     (expense), net(1)                 54         (13)         98          14
                                       --        ----          --          --

    Earnings before income taxes    1,072       1,144       3,104       3,533

    Income taxes(2)                   275         362         907       1,139
                                      ---         ---         ---       -----

    Net earnings                     $797        $782      $2,197      $2,394
                                     ====        ====      ======      ======

    Diluted earnings per share      $2.07       $1.92       $5.61       $5.82
                                    =====       =====       =====       =====

    Cash from operations(3)        $1,424      $1,056      $3,778      $3,424
                                   ======      ======      ======      ======

    (1) Includes interest income and unrealized gains (losses), net on
        marketable securities held in a Rabbi Trust to fund certain employee
        benefit obligations.
    (2) Includes an unusual benefit from the resolution of an IRS examination
        that decreased income tax expense by $58 million during the quarter
        and nine month periods of 2009.
    (3) In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Corporation reclassified the effect
        of exchange rate changes on cash from "Cash from operations" to a
        separate caption in the Statement of Cash Flows. Accordingly, the
        prior period amount now reflects this presentation.



The following table and other sections of this press release contain
forward-looking statements, which are based on the Corporation's current
expectations.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected.  See
the "Forward-Looking Statements" discussion contained in this press release.




    2009 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK (1)                      2009 Projections
                                                    ----------------
    (In millions, except per share           July 2009        Current Update
     data and percentages)                   ---------        --------------

    Net sales                            $44,700 - $45,700   $44,700 - $45,700
                                         =================   =================

    Operating profit:
    -----------------
      Segment operating profit            $5,075 - $5,175     $5,075 - $5,175
      Unallocated corporate expense, net:
        FAS/CAS pension adjustment             (460)               (460)
        Unusual items, net                      - -                 - -
        Stock compensation expense             (160)               (160)
        Other, net                             (100)               (100)
                                               -----               -----
                                           4,355 - 4,455       4,355 - 4,455

    Interest expense                           (305)               (305)
    Other non-operating income, net              45                 100
    Earnings before income taxes          $4,095 - $4,195     $4,150 - $4,250

    Diluted earnings per share             $7.15 - $7.35       $7.40 - $7.60
    Cash from operations                     >/= $4,100          >/= $3,100
    ROIC(2)                                   >/= 18.5%           >/= 19.5%

    (1) All amounts approximate.
    (2) See discussion of non-GAAP performance measures at the end of this
        document.



The Corporation's updated outlook for 2009 diluted earnings per share
primarily reflects the following revisions:


    --  An unusual benefit of $0.15 related to resolution of an IRS
examination;
        and



    --  an increase in Other non-operating income, net as a result of improved
        market performance during the third quarter on Rabbi Trust assets.





The updated outlook for 2009 cash from operations anticipates that the
Corporation will make at least a $1 billion discretionary contribution to the
defined benefit pension plans' trust during the fourth quarter.




    2010 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK (1)
    (In millions, except per share                 2010 Projection
     data and percentages)                         ---------------

    Net sales                                     $46,250 - $47,250
                                                  =================

    Segment operating profit:
    -------------------------
      Segment operating profit                     $5,025 - $5,125
      Unallocated corporate expense, net:
        FAS/CAS pension adjustment                      (495)
        Stock compensation expense                      (180)
        Unusual items                                    - -
        Other, net                                      (100)
                                                        -----
                                                    4,250 - 4,350

    Interest Expense                                    (275)
    Other non-operating income, net                      - -
    Earnings before income taxes                   $3,975 - $4,075

    Diluted earnings per share                      $7.05 - $7.25
    Cash from operations                              >/= $3,200
    ROIC (2)                                           >/= 16.5%

    (1) All amounts approximate.
    (2) See discussion of non-GAAP performance measures at the end of this
        document.



The outlook for 2010 earnings before income taxes and earnings per share
assumes that the Corporation's 2010 non-cash FAS/CAS pension adjustment would
be calculated using a discount rate of 6.125%, that the return on plan assets
in 2009 would be approximately 8.5%, and that the Corporation will make a $1
billion discretionary contribution to the defined benefit pension plans' trust
in 2009.  The outlook for 2010 cash from operations anticipates that the
Corporation will make additional contributions of approximately $1.4 billion
to the defined benefit pension plans' trust during 2010.  The Corporation
anticipates recovering approximately $1 billion during 2010 as CAS cost, with
the remainder being recoverable in future years.


The 2010 non-cash FAS/CAS pension adjustment and related assumptions will not
be finalized until year-end 2009, consistent with the Corporation's pension
plan measurement date.  These assumptions may change and could differ
materially at the year-end measurement date.  For example, a 25 basis point
change in the discount rate would result in a $95 million change in the
FAS/CAS pension adjustment. Similarly, a 100 basis point change in the actual
return on plan assets would result in a $10 million change in the FAS/CAS
pension adjustment. The Corporation will update its FAS/CAS pension adjustment
and projections for cash from operations taking into account any changes in
required defined benefit plan funding obligations, as necessary, when it
announces 2009 year-end financial results.


The research and development (R&D) tax credit expires on Dec. 31, 2009, and
has not been incorporated into our outlook for 2010.  The benefit of the R&D
tax credit (approximately $0.11 per share for 2009) will not be incorporated
into our 2010 outlook or results unless it is extended by Congress.


It is the Corporation's practice not to incorporate adjustments to its outlook
for proposed acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or unusual items
until such transactions have been consummated.


Balanced Cash Deployment Strategy


The Corporation continued to execute its balanced cash deployment strategy
during the quarter and nine months ended Sept. 27, 2009 by:


    --  repurchasing 4.6 million shares at a cost of $354 million during the
        quarter and 18.3 million shares at a cost of $1.4 billion during the
        nine month period of the year;



    --  paying cash dividends totaling $219 million during the quarter and
$668
        million during the nine month period of the year;



    --  investing $233 million during the quarter and $420 million during the
        nine month period of the year for acquisitions of businesses and
        investments in affiliates; and



    --  making capital expenditures of $182 million during the quarter and
$481
        million during the nine month period of the year.





Additionally, the Corporation increased its quarterly dividend 10.5 percent or
$0.06 per share. The new quarterly dividend will be $0.63 per share payable
Dec. 31, 2009 to its holders of record as of the close of business Dec. 1,
2009.


Segment Results


The Corporation operates in four principal business segments: Electronic
Systems; Information Systems & Global Services (IS&GS); Aeronautics; and Space
Systems.


The following table presents the operating results of the four business
segments and reconciles these amounts to the Corporation's consolidated
financial results.




    (In millions)                        3rd Quarter         Year-to-Date
                                         -----------         ------------
                                       2009      2008       2009       2008
                                       ----      ----       ----       ----
    Net sales
    ---------
      Electronic Systems               $2,922    $2,802     $8,911     $8,686
      Information Systems & Global
       Services                         2,977     2,950      8,756      8,312
      Aeronautics                       3,084     2,917      8,951      8,608
      Space Systems                     2,073     1,908      6,047      5,993
                                        -----     -----      -----      -----
      Total net sales                 $11,056   $10,577    $32,665    $31,599
                                      =======   =======    =======    =======

    Operating profit
    ----------------
      Electronic Systems                 $389      $364     $1,185     $1,139
      Information Systems & Global
       Services                           244       267        734        769
      Aeronautics                         397       375      1,151      1,064
      Space Systems                       236       244        672        743
                                          ---       ---        ---        ---
         Segment operating profit       1,266     1,250      3,742      3,715
      Unallocated corporate income
       (expense), net                    (181)       (8)      (517)        68
                                        -----       ---      -----         --
    Total operating profit             $1,085    $1,242     $3,225     $3,783
                                       ======    ======     ======     ======



In our discussion of comparative results, changes in net sales and operating
profit generally are expressed in terms of volume and/or performance.  Volume
refers to increases (or decreases) in sales resulting from varying production
activity levels, deliveries, or service levels on individual contracts. 
Volume changes typically include a corresponding change in operating profit
based on the estimated profit rate at completion for a particular contract for
design, development, and production activities.  Performance generally refers
to changes in contract profit booking rates.  These changes to our contracts
for products usually relate to profit recognition associated with revisions to
total estimated costs at completion of the contracts that reflect improved (or
deteriorated) operating or award fee performance on a particular contract. 
Changes in contract profit booking rates on contracts for products are
recognized by recording adjustments in the current period for the
inception-to-date effect of the changes on current and prior periods. 
Recognition of the inception-to-date adjustment in the current or prior
periods may affect the comparison of segment operating results.


Electronic Systems


    (In millions, except percentages)     3rd Quarter          Year-to-Date
                                          -----------          ------------
                                       2009       2008       2009       2008
                                       ----       ----       ----       ----
    Net sales                        $2,922     $2,802     $8,911     $8,686
    Operating profit                   $389       $364     $1,185     $1,139
    Operating margin                   13.3%      13.0%      13.3%      13.1%
    ----------------                   ----       ----       ----       ----



Net sales for Electronic Systems increased by 4% for the quarter and 3% for
the nine months of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods. During the quarter,
sales increases at Maritime Systems & Sensors (MS2) and Missiles & Fire
Control (M&FC) more than offset a decline at Platforms & Training (P&T). The
increase at MS2 mainly was due to higher volume on surface naval warfare,
tactical systems and radar systems programs. The increase at M&FC primarily
was due to growth on tactical missile and air defense programs. At P&T, lower
volume on platform integration activities and distribution technology programs
partially was offset by growth on simulation and training activities.


During the nine month period, sales increased in all three lines of business.
The increase at M&FC primarily was attributable to higher volume on tactical
missile programs. The increase at MS2 mainly was due to higher volume on
surface naval warfare, tactical systems and radar systems programs, which
partially were offset by declines in integrated defense technology programs.
At P&T, higher volume on simulation and training activities partially was
offset by lower volume on platform integration and distribution technology
programs. The increase in simulation and training also included sales from the
first quarter 2009 acquisition of Universal Systems and Technology, Inc.


Operating profit for Electronic Systems increased by 7% for the quarter and 4%
for the nine months of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods. During the
quarter, an increase in operating profit at M&FC more than offset declines at
MS2 and P&T. The increase at M&FC mainly was due to higher volume and improved
performance on tactical missile and air defense programs as well as improved
performance on fire control systems. The decrease at MS2 primarily was
attributable to a reduction in the level of favorable performance adjustments
in 2009 compared to 2008 on tactical systems and surface naval warfare
programs. The decline at P&T resulted from lower volume on platform
integration activities and a reduction in the level of favorable performance
adjustments in 2009 compared to 2008 on distribution technology programs.


During the nine month period, increases in operating profit at M&FC and P&T
more than offset a decline at MS2. The increase at M&FC mainly was due to
higher volume on tactical missile programs and improved performance on fire
control systems. The increase in P&T's operating profit primarily was
attributable to improved performance on platform integration activities and
the benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2009 from favorably resolving a
simulation and training contract matter. These increases partially were offset
by declines in volume and a reduction in the level of favorable performance
adjustments in 2009 compared to 2008 on distribution technology programs. The
decrease at MS2 primarily was attributable to a reduction in the level of
favorable performance adjustments in 2009 compared to 2008 on integrated
defense technology and tactical systems programs.


Information Systems & Global Services


    (In millions, except percentages)     3rd Quarter          Year-to-Date
                                          -----------          ------------
                                       2009       2008       2009       2008
                                       ----       ----       ----       ----
    Net sales                        $2,977     $2,950     $8,756     $8,312
    Operating profit                   $244       $267       $734       $769
    Operating margin                    8.2%       9.1%       8.4%       9.3%
    ----------------                    ---        ---        ---        ---



Net sales for IS&GS increased by 1% for the quarter and 5% for the nine months
of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods. During the quarter, the sales
increase primarily was attributable to higher volume on enterprise civilian
services in Civil. Sales for Defense and Intelligence were relatively
unchanged between the quarters. During the nine month period, increases in
Defense and Civil partially were offset by declines in Intelligence. Defense
sales primarily increased due to higher volume on mission and combat systems
activities and readiness and stability operations. Civil increased principally
due to higher volume on enterprise civilian services. Intelligence sales
declined slightly between periods mainly due to lower volume on enterprise
integration activities.


Operating profit for IS&GS decreased by 9% for the quarter and 5% for the nine
months of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods.  During the quarter,
operating profit declined in Intelligence and Defense and remained unchanged
in Civil. The decrease in Intelligence mainly was due to a reduction in the
level of favorable performance adjustments in 2009 compared to 2008 on
security solutions activities. The decrease in Defense primarily was
attributable to performance on global programs.


During the nine month period, operating profit declines in Civil and
Intelligence more than offset growth in Defense. The decrease in Civil
primarily was attributable to the absence in 2009 of a benefit recognized in
the first quarter of 2008 for a contract restructuring and the absence of a
favorable performance adjustment recognized in the second quarter of 2008,
both of which occurred on an enterprise civilian services program. The
decrease in Intelligence mainly was due to lower volume on enterprise
integration activities and a reduction in the level of favorable performance
adjustments in 2009 compared to 2008 on security solution activities. The
increase in Defense mainly was due to volume and improved performance in
mission and combat systems and readiness and stability operations.


The prior period amounts for IS&GS have been reclassified to conform to its
current lines of business (Civil, Defense and Intelligence). The realignment
had no impact on the segment's operating results.


Aeronautics


    (In millions, except percentages)     3rd Quarter          Year-to-Date
                                          -----------          ------------
                                       2009       2008       2009       2008
                                       ----       ----       ----       ----
    Net sales                        $3,084     $2,917     $8,951     $8,608
    Operating profit                   $397       $375     $1,151     $1,064
    Operating margin                   12.9%      12.9%      12.9%      12.4%
    ----------------                   ----       ----       ----       ----



Net sales for Aeronautics increased by 6% for the quarter and 4% for the nine
months of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods.  In both periods, sales
increased in all three lines of business. The increase in Combat Aircraft
principally was due to higher volume on the F-35 program, which more than
offset lower volume on F-22 and F-16 programs. The increase in Air Mobility
primarily was attributable to higher volume on the C-130J program, including
deliveries and support activities. There were four C-130J deliveries in the
third quarter of 2009 and three in the comparable 2008 period. There were ten
C-130J deliveries in the nine month period of 2009 and nine in the comparable
2008 period. The increase in Other Aeronautics Programs mainly was due to
higher volume on advanced development programs and P-3 programs, which
partially were offset by declines in other sustainment activities.


Operating profit for Aeronautics increased by 6% for the quarter and 8% for
the nine months of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods.  In both periods,
the growth in operating profit primarily was due to increases in Air Mobility
and Other Aeronautics Programs, which partially were offset by declines in
Combat Aircraft. The increase in Air Mobility operating profit primarily was
due to higher volume on C-130J programs and improved performance on C-130
support programs.  During the nine month period, Air Mobility's operating
profit also increased due to improved performance on C-5 programs. The
increase in Other Aeronautics Programs mainly was attributable to improved
performance in sustainment activities and a favorable contract restructuring
of a P-3 modification contract. The decrease in Combat Aircraft operating
profit primarily was due to lower volume on the F-22 program and a reduction
in the level of favorable performance adjustments in 2009 compared to 2008 on
F-16 programs. These decreases more than offset increased operating profit
resulting from higher volume and improved performance on the F-35 program.


Space Systems


    (In millions, except percentages)     3rd Quarter          Year-to-Date
                                          -----------          ------------
                                       2009       2008       2009       2008
                                       ----       ----       ----       ----
    Net sales                        $2,073     $1,908     $6,047     $5,993
    Operating profit                   $236       $244       $672       $743
    Operating margin                   11.4%      12.8%      11.1%      12.4%
    ----------------                   ----       ----       ----       ----



Net sales for Space Systems increased by 9% for the quarter and 1% for the
nine months of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods.  During the quarter,
sales growth at Satellites and Space Transportation more than offset a decline
in Strategic & Defensive Missile Systems (S&DMS).  The sales growth in
Satellites was due to higher volume in commercial satellite and government
satellite activities. There was one commercial satellite delivery in the third
quarter of 2009. There were no commercial satellite deliveries during the
third quarter of 2008. The increase in Space Transportation principally was
due to higher volume on the Orion program in 2009.  S&DMS' sales decreased
mainly due to lower volume on defensive missile programs.


During the nine month period, growth in Satellites more than offset declines
in sales at Space Transportation and S&DMS. The sales growth in Satellites was
due to higher volume in government satellite activities, which partially was
offset by lower volume in commercial satellite activities. There was one
commercial satellite delivery during the nine month period in 2009 and two
deliveries in the comparable 2008 period. The decrease in Space Transportation
primarily was due to lower volume in commercial launch vehicle activities in
2009. There were no commercial launches during the nine month period of 2009
and one during the nine month period of 2008. S&DMS' sales decreased mainly
due to lower volume on defensive missile programs, which more than offset
growth in strategic missile programs.


Operating profit for Space Systems decreased by 3% for the quarter and 10% for
the nine months of 2009 from the comparable 2008 periods.  During the quarter,
declines in operating profit in Satellites and S&DMS partially were offset by
growth in Space Transportation. Satellites' operating profit decreased
primarily due to the absence of favorable 2008 performance adjustments on
government satellite programs in 2009, which more than offset an increase
associated with the 2009 commercial satellite delivery. S&DMS' operating
profit declined slightly between periods. In Space Transportation, the
increase mainly was attributable to higher equity earnings on the United
Launch Alliance joint venture and volume on the Orion program.


During the nine month period, operating profit declined in all three lines of
business. Space Transportation's operating profit decrease mainly was
attributable to the absence in 2009 of a benefit recognized in 2008 from the
successful negotiations of a terminated commercial launch vehicle contract and
lower equity earnings in 2009 on the United Launch Alliance joint venture. 
The decrease in S&DMS' operating profit primarily was attributable to a
reduction in the level of favorable performance adjustments in 2009 compared
to 2008 on strategic missile programs.  In Satellites, the operating profit
decrease mainly was due to lower volume in commercial satellite activities,
which partially was offset by higher volume on government satellite
activities.


Unallocated Corporate Income (Expense), Net 


    (In millions)                        3rd Quarter          Year-to-Date
                                        -----------          ------------
                                      2009       2008       2009       2008
                                      ----       ----       ----       ----
    FAS/CAS pension adjustment       $(113)       $32      $(342)       $96
    Stock compensation expense         (40)       (40)      (112)      (115)
    Unusual items                       --         44         --        145
    Other, net                         (28)       (44)       (63)       (58)
                                      ----       ----       ----       ----
    Unallocated corporate
     income (expense), net           $(181)       $(8)     $(517)       $68
    ----------------------           =====        ===      =====        ===



Consistent with the manner in which the Corporation's business segment
operating performance is evaluated by senior management, certain items are
excluded from the business segment results and included in "Unallocated
corporate income (expense), net."  See the Corporation's 2008 Form 10-K for a
description of "Unallocated corporate income (expense), net," including the
FAS/CAS pension adjustment.


The FAS/CAS pension adjustment (calculated as the difference between FAS
pension expense and the CAS cost amounts) resulted in an expense in 2009
compared to income in 2008 due to the negative actual return on plan assets in
2008 and a lower discount rate at Dec. 31, 2008.  This trend is consistent
with the Corporation's previously disclosed assumptions used to compute these
amounts.


For purposes of segment reporting, unusual items are included in "Unallocated
corporate income (expense), net":


2009 -


    --  There were no unusual items affecting operating profit during the nine
        months of the year.





In the third quarter, we resolved an IRS examination of our U.S. Federal
Income Tax Returns for the years 2005-2007. As a result, we recognized an
unusual tax benefit that reduced our income tax expense and increased our net
earnings by $58 million ($0.15 per share) during the quarter and nine month
periods of 2009.


2008 -


    --  A third quarter gain, net of state income taxes, of $44 million
        representing the recognition of a portion of the deferred net gain
from
        the 2006 sale of the Corporation's ownership interest in Lockheed
        Khrunichev Energia International, Inc. (LKEI) and International Launch
        Services, Inc. (ILS).  At the time of the sale, the Corporation
deferred
        recognition of any gains pending the expiration of its responsibility
to
        refund advances for future launch services.



    --  Second quarter earnings, net of state income taxes, of $85 million
        associated with reserves related to various land sales that are no
        longer required. Reserves were recorded at the time of each land sale
        based on the U.S. Government's assertion of its right to share in the
        sale proceeds. This matter was favorably settled with the U.S.
        Government in the second quarter. This item increased net earnings by
        $56 million ($0.14 per share) during the second quarter of 2008; and



    --  A first quarter gain, net of state income taxes, of $16 million
        representing the recognition of a portion of the deferred net gain
from
        the 2006 sale of the Corporation's ownership interest in LKEI and ILS.
        This item increased net earnings by $10 million ($0.02 per share)
during
        the first quarter of 2008.





Recognition of the deferred net gain increased net earnings by $28 million
($0.07 per share) during the third quarter of 2008. This item, along with the
second quarter reserve reversal and the first quarter gain increased net
earnings by $94 million ($0.23 per share) during the nine months ended Sept.
28, 2008.


Income Taxes


Our effective income tax rates were 25.7% and 29.2% for the quarter and nine
months ended Sept. 27, 2009, and 31.6% and 32.2% for the quarter and nine
months ended Sept. 28, 2008.  These rates were lower than the statutory rate
of 35% for all periods due to tax benefits for U.S. manufacturing activities
and dividends related to our employee stock ownership plans.


The effective tax rates for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009
were lower than the comparable periods in 2008, primarily due to the
resolution of an IRS examination in the third quarter of 2009 that reduced
income tax expense by $58 million and the extension of the research and
development (R&D) credit as a result of the enactment, on Oct. 3, 2008, of the
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008.  Although EESA
retroactively extended the R&D credit for two years from Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec.
31, 2009, we did not recognize the benefit until EESA became law in the fourth
quarter of 2008. In addition to these items, the effective tax rate for the
nine month period of 2009 was affected by the partial elimination of a
valuation allowance previously provided against certain foreign company
deferred tax assets arising from carryforwards of unused tax benefits.


Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company
that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of
advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported
2008 sales of $42.7 billion.


Web site: www.lockheedmartin.com 


Conference call:  Lockheed Martin will webcast the earnings conference call
(listen-only mode) at 11:00 a.m. E.D.T. on Oct. 20, 2009.  A live audio
broadcast, including relevant charts, will be available on the Investor
Relations page of the company's web site at:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/investor.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


Statements in this release that are "forward-looking statements" are based on
Lockheed Martin's current expectations and assumptions.  Forward-looking
statements in this release include estimates of future sales, earnings and
cash flow.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are
subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially
due to factors such as: the availability of government funding for our
products and services both domestically and internationally; changes in
government and customer priorities and requirements (including changes to
respond to the priorities of Congress and the Administration, budgetary
constraints, and cost-cutting initiatives); the impact of economic recovery
and stimulus plans and continued military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
on funding for existing defense programs; the award or termination of
contracts; actual returns (or losses) on pension plan assets, interest and
discount rates and other changes that may affect pension plan assumptions; the
effect of capitalization changes (such as share repurchase activity, advance
pension funding, option exercises, or debt levels) on earnings per share;
difficulties in developing and producing operationally advanced technology
systems; the timing and customer acceptance of product deliveries; materials
availability and performance by key suppliers, subcontractors and customers;
charges from any future impairment reviews that may result in the recognition
of losses and a reduction in the book value of goodwill or other long-term
assets; the future impact of legislation, rulemaking, and changes in
accounting, tax, defense procurement, or export policies; the future impact of
acquisitions or divestitures, joint ventures or teaming arrangements; the
outcome of legal proceedings and other contingencies (including lawsuits,
government investigations or audits, and environmental remediation efforts);
the competitive environment for the Corporation's products and services; and
economic, business and political conditions domestically and internationally.


These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking
statements contained in this press release.  For further information regarding
risks and uncertainties associated with Lockheed Martin's business, please
refer to the Corporation's SEC filings, including the "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Risk
Factors," and "Legal Proceedings" sections of the Corporation's 2008 annual
report on Form 10-K, which may be obtained at the Corporation's website:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com


It is the Corporation's policy to only update or reconfirm its financial
projections by issuing a press release.  The Corporation generally plans to
provide a forward-looking outlook as part of its quarterly earnings release
but reserves the right to provide an outlook at different intervals or to
revise its practice in future periods.  All information in this release is as
of Oct. 19, 2009.  Lockheed Martin undertakes no duty to update any
forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events, actual results or
changes in the Corporation's expectations.  We also disclaim any duty to
comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published
by investment analysts or others.


NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES 


The Corporation believes that reporting ROIC provides investors with greater
visibility into how effectively Lockheed Martin uses the capital invested in
its operations.  The Corporation uses ROIC to evaluate multi-year investment
decisions and as a long-term performance measure, and also uses ROIC as a
factor in evaluating management performance for incentive compensation
purposes.  ROIC is not a measure of financial performance under generally
accepted accounting principles, and may not be defined and calculated by other
companies in the same manner.  ROIC should not be considered in isolation or
as an alternative to net earnings as an indicator of performance.


The Corporation calculates ROIC as follows: 


Net earnings plus after-tax interest expense divided by average invested
capital (stockholders' equity plus debt), after adjusting stockholders' equity
by adding back adjustments related to postretirement benefit plans.





    (In millions, except           2010 Outlook   2009 Outlook    2009 Prior
     percentages)                  ------------   ------------    ----------

    Net Earnings                      Combined       Combined      Combined
    Interest Expense (multiplied
     by 65%) (1)
    Return                          >/= $2,900     >/= $3,100    >/= $3,000

    Average debt (2, 5)               Combined       Combined      Combined
    Average equity (3, 5)
    Average Benefit Plan
     Adjustments (4, 5)
    Average Invested Capital       /= 16.5%      >/= 19.5%     >/= 18.5%
    --------------------------        --------       --------      --------


    (1) Represents after-tax interest expense utilizing the federal statutory
        rate of 35%.
    (2) Debt consists of long-term debt, including current maturities, and
        short-term borrowings (if any).
    (3) Equity includes non-cash adjustments, primarily to recognize the
        funded / unfunded status of our benefit plans.
    (4) Average Benefit Plan Adjustments reflect the cumulative value of
        entries identified in our Statement of Stockholders' Equity discussed
        in Note 3.
    (5) Yearly averages are calculated using balances at the start of the year
        and at the end of each quarter.



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
    Unaudited
    (In millions, except per share data and percentages)

                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                       ------------------- -------------------
                                       September September September September
                                           27,      28,       27,       28,
                                        2009 (a)  2008 (a)  2009 (a)  2008 (a)
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------
    Net sales                            $11,056  $10,577   $32,665   $31,599

    Cost of sales                         10,060    9,455    29,652    28,217
                                          ------    -----    ------    ------

                                             996    1,122     3,013     3,382

    Other income (expense), net               89      120       212       401
                                              --      ---       ---       ---

    Operating profit                       1,085    1,242     3,225     3,783

    Interest expense                          67       85       219       264

    Other non-operating income
     (expense), net                           54      (13)       98        14
                                              --      ---        --        --

    Earnings before income taxes           1,072    1,144     3,104     3,533

    Income tax expense                       275      362       907     1,139
                                             ---      ---       ---     -----

    Net earnings                            $797     $782    $2,197    $2,394
                                            ====     ====    ======    ======

       Effective tax rate                   25.7%    31.6%     29.2%     32.2%
                                            ====     ====      ====      ====

    Earnings per common share:
       Basic                               $2.09    $1.97     $5.67     $5.97
       Diluted                             $2.07    $1.92     $5.61     $5.82

    Average number of shares outstanding
       Basic                               381.4    397.4     387.2     401.1
       Diluted                             385.5    407.1     391.3     411.1

    Common shares reported in stockholders'
     equity at quarter end:                                   378.2     398.2

    (a) It is our practice to close our books and records on the Sunday prior
        to the end of the calendar quarter.  The interim financial statements
        and tables of financial information included herein are labeled based
        on that convention.

                                                                          A



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Net Sales, Segment Operating Profit and Margins
    Unaudited
    (In millions, except percentages)


                                 THREE MONTHS ENDED     NINE MONTHS ENDED
                             ------------------------ -----------------------
                             September September      September September
                                27,       28,     %      27,      28,     %
                               2009      2008  Change   2009     2008  Change
    Net sales
    ---------

      Electronic Systems        $2,922   $2,802    4%   $8,911   $8,686    3%
      Information Systems &
       Global Services           2,977    2,950    1     8,756    8,312    5
      Aeronautics                3,084    2,917    6     8,951    8,608    4
      Space Systems              2,073    1,908    9     6,047    5,993    1
                                 -----    -----          -----    -----
          Total net sales      $11,056  $10,577    5%  $32,665  $31,599    3%
                               =======  =======        =======  =======


    Operating profit
    ----------------

      Electronic Systems          $389     $364    7%   $1,185   $1,139    4%
      Information Systems &
       Global Services             244      267   (9)      734      769   (5)
      Aeronautics                  397      375    6     1,151    1,064    8
      Space Systems                236      244   (3)      672      743  (10)
                                   ---      ---            ---      ---
         Segment operating
          profit                 1,266    1,250    1     3,742    3,715    1

      Unallocated corporate
       (expense) income, net      (181)      (8)          (517)      68
                                  ----       --           ----       --

                                $1,085   $1,242  (13)%  $3,225   $3,783  (15)%
                                ======   ======         ======   ======

    Margins:
    --------

    Electronic Systems            13.3%    13.0%          13.3%    13.1%
    Information Systems &
     Global Services               8.2      9.1            8.4      9.3
    Aeronautics                   12.9     12.9           12.9     12.4
    Space Systems                 11.4     12.8           11.1     12.4

      Total operating segments    11.5     11.8           11.5     11.8

      Total consolidated           9.8%    11.7%           9.9%    12.0%

                                                                           B



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Selected Financial Data
    Unaudited
    (In millions, except per share data)

                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                       ------------------- -------------------
                                       September September September September
                                        27, 2009  28, 2008  27, 2009  28, 2008
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------

    Unallocated corporate (expense)
     income, net
     -----------
      FAS/CAS pension adjustment           $(113)     $32     $(342)      $96
      Stock compensation expense             (40)     (40)     (112)     (115)
      Unusual items                            -       44         -       145
      Other, net                             (28)     (44)      (63)      (58)
                                             ---      ---       ---       ---
         Unallocated corporate (expense)
          income, net                      $(181)     $(8)    $(517)      $68
                                           =====      ===     =====       ===


                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                       ------------------- -------------------
                                       September September September September
                                        27, 2009  28, 2008  27, 2009  28, 2008
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------
    FAS/CAS pension adjustment
    --------------------------
      FAS pension expense                  $(259)   $(116)    $(777)    $(347)
      Less: CAS costs                       (146)    (148)     (435)     (443)
                                            ----     ----      ----      ----
         FAS/CAS pension adjustment
          - (expense) income               $(113)     $32     $(342)      $96
                                           =====      ===     =====       ===



                                   THREE MONTHS ENDED     NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                   SEPTEMBER 27, 2009    SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
                                ---------------------- ----------------------
                                               Earnings              Earnings
                                Operating  Net    per Operating  Net    per
                                 profit earnings share profit earnings share
                                 ------ -------- ----- ------ -------- -----
    Unusual Item - 2009
    -------------------
    Resolution of 2005 - 2007
     IRS examination               $-     $58    $0.15   $-     $58    $0.15

                                   --     ---    -----   --     ---    -----
                                   $-     $58    $0.15   $-     $58    $0.15
                                   ==     ===    =====   ==     ===    =====


                                   THREE MONTHS ENDED     NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                   SEPTEMBER 28, 2008    SEPTEMBER 28, 2008
                                ---------------------- ----------------------
                                               Earnings              Earnings
                                Operating  Net    per Operating  Net    per
                                 profit earnings share profit earnings share
                                 ------ -------- ----- ------ -------- -----
    Unusual Items - 2008
    --------------------
    ILS/LKEI deferred gain        $44     $28    $0.07  $60     $38    $0.09
    Earnings associated with
     prior years' land sales        -       -        -   85      56     0.14
                                   --      --       --   --      --     ----
                                  $44     $28    $0.07 $145     $94    $0.23
                                  ===     ===    ===== ====     ===    =====

                                                                           C



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Selected Financial Data
    Unaudited
    (In millions)

                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                       ------------------- -------------------
                                       September September September September
                                        27, 2009  28, 2008  27, 2009  28, 2008
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------
    Depreciation and amortization
     of plant and equipment
     ----------------------

      Electronic Systems                    $60       $69      $177     $189
      Information Systems & Global
       Services                              18        16        50       49
      Aeronautics                            49        52       143      137
      Space Systems                          46        36       131      109
                                             --        --       ---      ---
         Segments                           173       173       501      484

    Unallocated corporate expense, net       15        14        43       38
                                             --        --        --       --
          Total depreciation and
           amortization of plant
           and equipment                   $188      $187      $544     $522
                                           ====      ====      ====     ====



                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                       ------------------- -------------------
                                       September September September September
                                        27, 2009  28, 2008  27, 2009  28, 2008
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------
    Amortization of purchased intangibles
    -------------------------------------

      Electronic Systems                     $2        $2        $7        $8
      Information Systems & Global
       Services                              10        10        32        33
      Aeronautics                            13        12        37        38
      Space Systems                           2         1         5         3
                                             --        --        --        --
         Segments                            27        25        81        82

    Unallocated corporate expense, net        -         2         -         8
                                             --        --        --        --

          Total amortization of
           purchased intangibles            $27       $27       $81       $90
                                            ===       ===       ===       ===

                                                                            D



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
    Unaudited
    (In millions)

                                                SEPTEMBER 27,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                        2009           2008
                                                        ----           ----
    Assets
    ------
    Cash and cash equivalents                         $2,709         $2,168
    Receivables                                        6,067          5,296
    Inventories                                        2,079          1,902
    Deferred income taxes                                747            755
    Other current assets                                 841            562
                                                         ---            ---
       Total current assets                           12,443         10,683

    Property, plant and equipment, net                 4,430          4,488
    Goodwill                                           9,944          9,526
    Purchased intangibles, net                           338            355
    Prepaid pension asset                                135            122
    Deferred income taxes                              4,596          4,651
    Other assets                                       3,856          3,614
                                                       -----          -----
       Total assets                                  $35,742        $33,439
                                                     =======        =======

    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
    ------------------------------------
    Accounts payable                                  $2,245         $2,030
    Customer advances and amounts in excess
     of costs incurred                                 4,934          4,535
    Other current liabilities                          4,162          3,735
    Current maturities of long-term debt                 242            242
                                                         ---            ---
       Total current liabilities                      11,583         10,542

    Long-term debt, net                                3,563          3,563
    Accrued pension liabilities                       12,793         12,004
    Other postretirement benefit and other
     noncurrent liabilities                            4,663          4,465
    Stockholders' equity                               3,140          2,865
                                                       -----          -----

       Total liabilities and stockholders' equity    $35,742        $33,439
                                                     =======        =======

    Total debt-to-capitalization ratio:                   55%            57%
                                                          ==             ==

                                                                          E



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
    Unaudited
    (In millions)

                                                            NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                           ------------------

                                                          September September
                                                           27, 2009  28, 2008
                                                           --------  --------
    Operating Activities
    --------------------
    Net earnings                                             $2,197    $2,394
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization of plant and equipment      544       522
      Amortization of purchased intangibles                      81        90
      Stock-based compensation                                  112       115
      Excess tax benefits on stock compensation                 (16)      (90)
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
        Receivables                                            (720)     (426)
        Inventories                                            (107)      (18)
        Accounts payable                                        189      (141)
        Customer advances and amounts in excess of costs
         incurred                                               350        91
      Other                                                   1,148       887
                                                              -----       ---

    Net cash provided by operating activities (a)             3,778     3,424
                                                              -----     -----

    Investing Activities
    --------------------
    Expenditures for property, plant and equipment             (481)     (503)
    Net proceeds from (payments for) short-term investment
     transactions                                              (389)      262
    Acquisitions of businesses / investments in affiliates     (420)     (195)
    Other                                                        11       (27)
                                                                 --       ---

    Net cash used for investing activities                   (1,279)     (463)
                                                             ------      ----

    Financing Activities
    --------------------
    Repurchases of common stock                              (1,362)   (2,338)
    Issuances of common stock and related amounts                32       242
    Excess tax benefits on stock compensation                    16        90
    Common stock dividends                                     (668)     (510)
    Issuance of long-term debt and related costs                  -       491
    Repayments of long-term debt                                  -    (1,103)
                                                             ------    ------

    Net cash used for financing activities                   (1,982)   (3,128)
                                                             ------    ------
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
     equivalents (a)                                             24       (18)
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        541      (185)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period          2,168     2,648
                                                              -----     -----

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period               $2,709    $2,463
                                                             ======    ======

    (a) In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Corporation reclassified the effect
        of exchange rate changes on cash from "Cash from operations" to a
        separate caption in the Statement of Cash Flows. Accordingly, the
        prior period amount now reflects this presentation.

                                                                            F



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
    Unaudited
    (In millions, except per share data)

                                                            Accumulated
                                                               Other   Total
                                            Additional        Compre-  Stock-
                                      Common Paid-In Retained hensive holders'
                                       Stock Capital Earnings   Loss   Equity
                                       --------------------------------------
    Balance at December 31, 2008        $393    $-   $11,621  $(9,149) $2,865

    Net earnings                                       2,197            2,197

    Common stock dividends declared (a)                 (908)            (908)

    Stock-based awards and ESOP
     activity                              3   315                        318

    Common stock repurchases (b)         (18) (315)   (1,029)          (1,362)

    Other comprehensive income                                     30      30

                                        ----    --   -------  -------- ------
    Balance at September 27, 2009       $378    $-   $11,881  $(9,119) $3,140
                                        ====    ==   =======  ======== ======


    (a) Includes dividends ($0.57 per share) declared and paid in the first,
        second and third quarters.  This amount also includes a dividend
        ($0.63 per share) that was declared on September 24, 2009 and is
        payable on December 31, 2009 to shareholders of record on December 1,
        2009.

    (b) The Corporation repurchased 4.6 million shares for $354 million during
        the third quarter.  Year-to-date, the Corporation has repurchased
        18.3 million common shares for $1.4 billion.  The Corporation has
        35.4 million shares remaining under its share repurchase program,
        including the 20.0 million of additional shares that were authorized
        for repurchase under the program in September 2009.

                                                                            G



    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Operating Data
    Unaudited


                                                September 27,   December 31,
                                                     2009           2008
                                                     ----           ----
    Backlog
    -------
    (In millions)

    Electronic Systems                             $20,500 (1)    $22,500
    Information Systems & Global Services           12,000 (2)     13,300
    Aeronautics                                     25,900         27,200
    Space Systems                                   18,000         17,900
                                                    ------         ------
      Total                                        $76,400        $80,900
                                                   =======        =======

    (1) Reflects the termination for convenience of the VH-71 program, a
        $985 million reduction of backlog.
    (2) Reflects the termination for convenience of the TSAT Mission
        Operations System (TMOS) program, a $1,600 million reduction of
        backlog.


                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                       ------------------- -------------------
                                       September September September September
    Aircraft Deliveries                 27, 2009  28, 2008  27, 2009  28, 2008
    -------------------                 --------  --------  --------  --------

    F-16                                       8         7        24        23
    F-22                                       4         7        14        17
    C-130J                                     4         3        10         9

                                                                             H



SOURCE  Lockheed Martin Corporation

News Media:  Jeff Adams, +1-301-897-6308, or Investor Relations: Jerry
Kircher, +1-301-897-6584, both of Lockheed Martin Corporation



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