Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is Northrop Grumman's business?
- What are your annual revenues?
- How many business sectors do you have?
- How many people do you employ?
- How do I apply for a job at Northrop Grumman?
- How long has Northrop Grumman been in business?
- Where can I find information about your products?
- How do I request permission for use of Northrop Grumman video and/or stills for a production?
- How do I become a supplier?
- What types of community organizations does Northrop Grumman support?
- What is the Northrop Grumman stock ticker symbol, and on which exchanges is your stock traded?
- When is the Annual Shareholders Meeting?
- When are dividends announced?
What is Northrop Grumman's Business?
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
BACK TO TOPWhat are your Annual Revenues?
Net sales in FY 2009 were $33.8 billion.
BACK TO TOPHow Many Business Sectors do you have?
Northrop Grumman has five business sectors:
Aerospace Systems
Electronic Systems
Information Systems
Shipbuilding
Technical Services
How Many People do you Employ?
Northrop Grumman has 120,000 employees.
BACK TO TOPHow do I Apply for a Job at Northrop Grumman?
The most efficient way is through this Web site. Click on the Careers link to find complete listings of all openings throughout Northrop Grumman. Specific instructions are given on how to apply for the position that interests you.
BACK TO TOPHow Long has Northrop Grumman been in Business?
Northrop Aircraft Company was incorporated in 1939. It has acquired companies that began operating before that date. Below is a partial list of the major companies acquired since 1994. To read more about our successful integration of nearly 20 marquee companies, visit our Northrop Grumman Heritage section.
Major Companies Acquired / Acquisition Date
- Grumman (incorporated 1929) / April 1994
- Westinghouse Radio (incorporated 1938) / March 1996
- Logicon Inc. (incorporated 1961) / Aug. 1997
- California Microwave / April 1999
- Ryan Aeronautical / July 1999
- Federal Data Corporation / Oct. 2000
- Sterling's Federal Systems Group / Oct. 2000
- Litton Industries Inc. (incorporated 1953) / April 2001
- Comptek Research, Inc. / Aug. 2001
- Aerojet General EIG / Oct. 2001
- Newport News (incorporated 1886) / Nov. 2001
- TRW (incorporated 1901) / Dec. 2002
Where can I find information about your products?
For more information about our products, programs, services, see our Capabilities page or our A-to-Z List.
BACK TO TOPHow do I request permission for use of Northrop Grumman video and/or stills for a production?
Please send a detailed request via e-mail to onewebmaster@ngc.com.
How do I become a supplier?
Please access our automated supplier information system (OASIS) Web site.
BACK TO TOPWhat types of community organizations does Northrop Grumman support?
Northrop Grumman focuses a substantial portion of its contributions budget on programs which address education, the family, diversity, health and human services and youth programs. Please see the Corporate Responsibility section for more information.
BACK TO TOPWhat is the Northrop Grumman stock ticker symbol, and on which exchanges is your stock traded?
Northrop Grumman Corporation common stock is listed on the New York and Pacific Stock Exchanges (trading symbol NOC).
BACK TO TOPWhen is the Annual Shareholders Meeting?
This meeting is held on the third Wednesday of May.
When are dividends announced?
Dividend announcements are released on the third Wednesday of February, May, August and November. For more detailed information, go to our Investor Relations home page.
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