Lockheed Martin Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

BETHESDA, Md., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation today reported first quarter 2008 net earnings of $730 million ($1.75 per diluted share), compared to $690 million ($1.60 per diluted share) in 2007. Net sales were $10.0 billion, an 8% increase over first quarter 2007 sales of $9.3 billion. Cash from operations for the first quarter of 2008 was $882 million, compared to $1.5 billion in 2007.

"We are off to an excellent start for 2008. Our first quarter results reflect continued progress on our commitment to build the world's premier global security company," said Bob Stevens, Chairman, President and CEO. "We are meeting this goal by building on our core capabilities and continuing to be responsive to customers while delivering greater value to them. This continued success reflects the efforts of our dedicated and talented employees who understand the important challenges facing our customers across the globe."

Summary Reported Results and Outlook

The following table presents the Corporation's results for the first quarter of 2008 and 2007, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP):

REPORTED RESULTS 1st Quarter (In millions, except per share data) 2008 2007 Net sales $9,983 $9,275 Operating profit Segment operating profit $1,150 $999 Unallocated corporate, net: FAS/CAS pension adjustment 32 (14) Unusual items, net 16 46 Stock compensation expense (35) (49) Other, net 15 3 $1,178 $985 Interest expense 87 93 Other non-operating (expense) / income, net(1) (7) 37 Earnings before income taxes 1,084 929 Income taxes 354 239 Net earnings $730 $690 Diluted earnings per share $1.75 $1.60 Cash from operations $882 $1,482 (1) Includes interest income and unrealized (losses) gains, net on marketable securities held to fund certain employee benefit obligations.

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.

2008 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK(1) 2008 Projections (In millions, except per share data and percentages) Current Update January 2008 Net sales $41,800 - $42,800 $41,800 - $42,800 Operating profit: Segment operating profit $4,750 - $4,875 $4,715 - $4,840 Unallocated corporate expense, net: FAS/CAS pension adjustment 125 125 Unusual items, net 15 -- Stock compensation expense (155) (170) Other, net (40) (65) 4,695 - 4,820 4,605 - 4,730 Interest expense (360) (345) Other non-operating income / (expense), net 45 145 Earnings before income taxes $4,380 - $4,505 $4,405 - $4,530 Diluted earnings per share $7.15 - $7.35 $7.05 - $7.25 Cash from operations >/= $4,200 >/= $4,200 ROIC(2) >/= 19.0% >/= 18.5% (1) All amounts approximate (2) See discussion of non-GAAP performance measures at the end of this document

The majority of the $0.10 increase in the Corporation's projected 2008 diluted earnings per share results from higher projected segment operating profit in the Space Systems segment.

Other updated projections include: * an assumption of lower full year average diluted shares outstanding as a result of share repurchases in the first quarter; * a reduction in expected stock compensation and other unallocated corporate expenses; * the benefit of a $0.02 per share gain recognized on an unusual item during the first quarter of 2008 (see the discussion below the caption "Unallocated Corporate Income (Expense), Net" for additional information); * a reduction in other non-operating income as a result of lower interest rates on our invested cash balances and unrealized losses on marketable securities held to fund certain employee benefit obligations; and * an increase in interest expense as a result of the $500 million first quarter debt issuance, described below.

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

Balanced Cash Deployment Strategy

The Corporation continued to execute its balanced cash deployment strategy during the first quarter as follows:

* repurchased 11.3 million shares at a cost of $1.2 billion; * paid cash dividends totaling $172 million; and * made capital expenditures of $104 million.

Additionally, in March 2008, the Corporation issued $500 million of debt due in 2013 with a coupon rate of 4.121%.

Segment Results

The Corporation operates in four principal business segments: Aeronautics; Electronic Systems; Information Systems & Global Services (IS&GS); 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) 1st Quarter 2008 2007 Net sales Aeronautics $2,807 $2,821 Electronic Systems 2,789 2,515 Information Systems & Global Services 2,504 2,145 Space Systems 1,883 1,794 Total net sales $9,983 $9,275 Operating profit Aeronautics $323 $299 Electronic Systems 366 317 Information Systems & Global Services 230 198 Space Systems 231 185 Segment operating profit 1,150 999 Unallocated corporate income (expense), net 28 (14) Total operating profit $1,178 $985

The following discussion compares the operating results for the first quarter of 2008 to the first quarter of 2007.

Aeronautics ($ millions) 1st Quarter 2008 2007 Net sales $2,807 $2,821 Operating profit $323 $299 Operating margin 11.5% 10.6%

Net sales for Aeronautics were slightly lower for the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007. The decrease in sales resulted from declines in Combat Aircraft that partially were offset by increases in Air Mobility. The decrease in Combat Aircraft mainly was due to lower volume on F-16 and F-117 programs, which more than offset increased F-22 and F-35 volume. The increase in Air Mobility mainly was due to higher volume on C-130 programs, which more than offset lower volume on the C-5 program.

Segment operating profit increased by 8% for the first quarter of 2008 from the first quarter of 2007. The increase in operating profit primarily was due to higher volume on C-130 programs in Air Mobility and improved performance on F-16 programs in Combat Aircraft.

Electronic Systems ($ millions) 1st Quarter 2008 2007 Net sales $2,789 $2,515 Operating profit $366 $317 Operating margin 13.1% 12.6%

Net sales for Electronic Systems increased by 11% for the first quarter of 2008 from the first quarter of 2007. The increase mainly was due to higher volume on fire control and tactical missile programs at Missiles & Fire Control (M&FC), and in surface systems and radar activities at Maritime Systems & Sensors (MS2).

Operating profit for Electronic Systems increased by 15% for the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007. The increase primarily was attributable to higher volume and improved performance on fire control and tactical missile programs at M&FC and in surface systems and radar activities at MS2.

Information Systems & Global Services ($ millions) 1st Quarter 2008 2007 Net sales $2,504 $2,145 Operating profit $230 $198 Operating margin 9.2% 9.2%

Net sales for IS&GS increased by 17% for the first quarter of 2008 from the first quarter of 2007. Sales increased in all three of the segment's lines of business. Mission Solutions' sales grew due to higher volume on mission and combat support solutions. Information Systems' sales grew due to higher volume on information technology programs. Growth at Pacific Architects and Engineers contributed to the increase in sales in Global Services.

Operating profit for IS&GS increased by 16% for the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007. Operating profit increased in Information Systems and Mission Solutions and remained relatively unchanged in Global Services. The increase in Information Systems primarily was due to a benefit from a contract restructuring during the first quarter of 2008. The increase in Mission Solutions mainly was due to the sales growth on mission and combat support solutions.

Space Systems ($ millions) 1st Quarter 2008 2007 Net sales $1,883 $1,794 Operating profit $231 $185 Operating margin 12.3% 10.3%

Net sales for Space Systems increased by 5% for the first quarter of 2008 from the first quarter of 2007. During the quarter, sales growth in Space Transportation partially was offset by declines in Strategic & Defensive Missile Systems (S&DMS) and Satellites. The sales growth in Space Transportation primarily was due to higher volume on the Orion program. S&DMS sales declined mainly due to lower volume in strategic missile programs. In Satellites, reduced volume in government satellite activities partially was offset by an increase in commercial satellite activities. There was one commercial satellite delivery in the first quarter of 2008 and no deliveries during the first quarter of 2007.

Segment operating profit increased by 25% for the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007. During the quarter, increased operating profit at Space Transportation partially was offset by a decline in Satellites. In Space Transportation, the increase mainly was attributable to higher equity earnings on the United Launch Alliance joint venture and the results from successful negotiations of a terminated commercial launch services contract. In Satellites, the decrease mainly was due to lower volume on government satellite activities.

Unallocated Corporate Income (Expense), Net ($ millions) 1st Quarter 2008 2007 FAS/CAS pension adjustment $32 $(14) Unusual items, net 16 46 Stock compensation expense (35) (49) Other, net 15 3 Unallocated corporate income (expense), net $28 $(14)

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 2007 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 87 expense and the CAS cost amounts) switched to an income item in 2008 due to an increase in the discount rate and other factors such as actual return on plan assets. This change is consistent with the Corporation's previously disclosed assumptions used to compute these amounts.

For purposes of segment reporting, the following unusual items were included in "Unallocated corporate income (expense), net" for the first quarter of 2008 and 2007:

2008 - * A 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 Lockheed Khrunichev Energia International, Inc. (LKEI) and International Launch Services, Inc., (ILS). At the time of the sale, the Corporation deferred recognition of the gain pending the expiration of its responsibility to refund advances for future launch services. At March 30, 2008, a deferred gain (net of federal and state taxes) of $57 million remains to be recognized as an unusual item as future launch services are provided.

This item increased net earnings by $10 million ($0.02 per share) during the first quarter of 2008.

2007 - * A gain, net of state income taxes, of $25 million related to the sale of land; and * Earnings, net of state income taxes, of $21 million related to the reversal of legal reserves from the settlement of certain litigation claims.

These items, along with the income tax benefit of $59 million ($0.14 per share) described below, increased net earnings by $89 million ($0.21 per share) during the first quarter of 2007.

Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rates for the first quarter of 2008 and 2007 were 32.7% and 25.7%. These rates were lower than the statutory rate of 35% for both periods due primarily to tax benefits for U.S. manufacturing activities and dividends related to our employee stock ownership plans. The research and development (R&D) credit, which expired December 31, 2007, further reduced the effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2007. Additionally, for the first quarter of 2007, income tax expense was reduced by $59 million ($0.14 per share) due to the completion of an IRS audit, which also reduced the effective tax rate for that quarter by 6.4%.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs approximately 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Conference call: Lockheed Martin will webcast the earnings conference call (listen-only mode) at 11 a.m. E.D.T. on April 22, 2008. 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 because of 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 Department of Defense reviews, Congressional actions, budgetary constraints, cost-cutting initiatives, election cycles, terrorist threats and homeland security); the impact of continued military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan on funding for existing defense programs; the award or termination of contracts; return on pension plan assets, interest and discount rates and other changes that may impact pension plan assumptions; 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, changes in accounting, tax rules, 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/regulatory 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 2007 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 April 21, 2008. 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 percentages) 2008 Outlook Current Update January 2008 Net Earnings Combined Combined Interest Expense (multiplied by 65%) (1) Return >/= $3,185 >/= $3,185 Average debt (2), (5) Average equity (3), (5) Combined Combined Average Benefit Plan Adjustments (4), (5) Average Invested Capital < / = $16,750 < / = $17,200 Return on invested capital >/= 19.0% >/= 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 for unrecognized benefit plan actuarial losses and prior service costs, the adjustment for the adoption of FAS 158 in 2006 and the additional minimum pension liability in years prior to 2007. (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 Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings Unaudited (In millions, except per share data and percentages) QUARTER ENDED March 30, 2008(a) March 25, 2007(a) Net sales $9,983 $9,275 Cost of sales 8,914 8,365 1,069 910 Other income and expenses, net 109 75 Operating profit 1,178 985 Interest expense 87 93 Other non-operating income (expense), net (7) 37 Earnings before income taxes 1,084 929 Income tax expense 354 239 Net earnings $730 $690 Effective tax rate 32.7% 25.7% Earnings per common share: Basic $1.80 $1.64 Diluted $1.75 $1.60 Average number of shares outstanding: Basic 406.6 421.4 Diluted 416.8 432.1 Common shares reported in stockholders' equity at quarter end: 399.7 417.3 (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) QUARTER ENDED March 30, 2008 March 25, 2007 % Change Net sales: Aeronautics $2,807 $2,821 (0%) Electronic Systems 2,789 2,515 11% Information Systems & Global Services 2,504 2,145 17% Space Systems 1,883 1,794 5% Total net sales $9,983 $9,275 8% Operating profit: Aeronautics $323 $299 8% Electronic Systems 366 317 15% Information Systems & Global Services 230 198 16% Space Systems 231 185 25% Segment operating profit 1,150 999 15% Unallocated corporate income (expense), net 28 (14) $1,178 $985 20% Margins: Aeronautics 11.5% 10.6% Electronic Systems 13.1 12.6 Information Systems & Global Services 9.2 9.2 Space Systems 12.3 10.3 Total operating segments 11.5 10.8 Total consolidated 11.8% 10.6% B LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Selected Financial Data Unaudited (In millions, except per share data) QUARTER ENDED March 30, 2008 March 25, 2007 Unallocated corporate income (expense), net FAS/CAS pension adjustment $32 $(14) Unusual items, net 16 46 Stock compensation expense (35) (49) Other, net 15 3 Unallocated corporate income (expense), net $28 $(14) QUARTER ENDED March 30, 2008 March 25, 2007 FAS/CAS pension adjustment FAS 87 expense $(116) $(171) Less: CAS costs (148) (157) FAS/CAS pension adjustment - income / (expense) $32 $(14) QUARTER ENDED MARCH 30, 2008 Operating Earnings profit Net earnings per share Unusual Items - 2008 Partial recognition of the deferred gain from the 2006 sale of LKEI and ILS $16 $10 $0.02 QUARTER ENDED MARCH 25, 2007 Operating Earnings profit Net earnings per share Unusual Items - 2007 Gain on sale of surplus land $25 $16 $0.04 Earnings from reversal of legal reserves 21 14 0.03 Benefit from closure of an IRS audit - 59 0.14 $46 $89 $0.21 C LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Selected Financial Data Unaudited (In millions) QUARTER ENDED March 30, 2008 March 25, 2007 Depreciation and amortization of plant and equipment Aeronautics $42 $39 Electronic Systems 54 45 Information Systems & Global Services 16 15 Space Systems 36 29 Segments 148 128 Unallocated corporate expense, net 12 13 Total depreciation and amortization $160 $141 QUARTER ENDED March 30, 2008 March 25,2007 Amortization of purchased intangibles Aeronautics $13 $13 Electronic Systems 5 11 Information Systems & Global Services 13 15 Space Systems 2 2 Segments 33 41 Unallocated corporate expense, net 3 3 Total amortization of purchased intangibles $36 $44 D LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet Unaudited (In millions, except percentages) MARCH 30, DECEMBER 31, 2008 2007 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $2,799 $2,648 Short-term investments 148 333 Receivables 5,413 4,925 Inventories 1,619 1,718 Deferred income taxes 732 756 Other current assets 469 560 Total current assets 11,180 10,940 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,258 4,320 Goodwill 9,399 9,387 Purchased intangibles, net 428 463 Prepaid pension asset 317 313 Deferred income taxes 824 760 Other assets 2,743 2,743 Total assets $29,149 $28,926 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable $1,906 $2,163 Customer advances and amounts in excess of costs incurred 4,258 4,254 Other accrued expenses 3,606 3,350 Current maturities of long-term debt 104 104 Total current liabilities 9,874 9,871 Long-term debt, net 4,803 4,303 Accrued pension liabilities 1,311 1,192 Other postretirement and other noncurrent liabilities 3,794 3,755 Stockholders' equity 9,367 9,805 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $29,149 $28,926 Total debt-to-capitalization ratio: 34% 31% E LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Unaudited (In millions) QUARTER ENDED March 30, 2008 March 25, 2007 Operating Activities Net earnings $730 $690 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 160 141 Amortization of purchased intangibles 36 44 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Receivables (483) (281) Inventories 99 285 Accounts payable (257) (131) Customer advances and amounts in excess of costs incurred 4 195 Other 593 539 Net cash provided by operating activities 882 1,482 Investing Activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (104) (84) Sale of short-term investments, net 185 85 Acquisitions of businesses / investments in affiliates (11) (95) Other 1 79 Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities 71 (15) Financing Activities Issuances of common stock and related amounts 64 149 Repurchases of common stock (1,185) (733) Common stock dividends (172) - Issuance of long-term debt and related costs 491 - Repayments of long-term debt - (17) Net cash used for financing activities (802) (601) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 151 866 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,648 1,912 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $2,799 $2,778 F LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity Unaudited (In millions) Accumulated Additional Other Total Common Paid-In Retained Comprehensive Stockholders' Stock Capital Earnings Loss Equity Balance at January 1, 2008 $409 $- $11,247 $(1,851) $9,805 Net earnings 730 730 Common stock dividends (a) (172) (172) Stock-based awards and ESOP activity 2 174 176 Repurchases of common stock (b) (11) (174) (1,000) (1,185) Other comprehensive income 13 13 Balance at March 30, 2008 $400 $- $10,805 $(1,838) $9,367 (a) Includes dividends ($0.42 per share) declared and paid in the first quarter. (b) The Corporation repurchased 11.3 million shares of its common stock for $1.2 billion during the first quarter. The Corporation has 21.4 million shares remaining under its share repurchase program as of March 30, 2008. G LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Operating Data Unaudited (In millions) MARCH 30, DECEMBER 31, 2008 2007 Backlog Aeronautics $25,300 $26,300 Electronic Systems 20,300 21,200 Information Systems & Global Services 12,200 11,800 Space Systems 16,900 17,400 Total $74,700 $76,700 QUARTER ENDED Aircraft Deliveries March 30, 2008 March 25, 2007 F-16 9 9 C-130J 3 2 H