Director Arvind Krishna (NOC) receives 53 deferred stock units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Northrop Grumman director Arvind Krishna reported an acquisition of 53 shares of common stock, valued at $682.24 per share, as a grant deferred into a stock unit account under the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan. Following this compensation-related award, Krishna directly holds 2,317 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KRISHNA ARVIND

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	53	$682.24	$36K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,317 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Represents shares of common stock deferred into a stock unit account pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan (the "Plan") in a transaction exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Represents shares of common stock, including dividends, held in a stock unit account pursuant to the Plan. Dividends earned on shares held in the stock unit account were exempt from Section 16 and not reportable under rule 16a-11.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 53 shares Grant price per share: $682.24 per share Shares owned after transaction: 2,317 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 53 shares Common Stock grant/award on March 31, 2026

Grant price per share $682.24 per share Valuation for deferred stock unit grant

Shares owned after transaction 2,317 shares Total direct common stock holdings following grant

Key Terms

Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, stock unit account, Rule 16b-3, Section 16, +1 more

5 terms

Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan financial

"pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan (the "Plan")"

stock unit account financial

"deferred into a stock unit account pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan"

Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"in a transaction exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3"

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

Section 16 regulatory

"Dividends earned on shares held in the stock unit account were exempt from Section 16"

Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

rule 16a-11 regulatory

"not reportable under rule 16a-11"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/02/2026 - 10:59 AM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KRISHNA ARVIND

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE

(Street)

FALLS CHURCH

VIRGINIA

22042

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ [ NOC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/31/2026		A		53⁽¹⁾	A	$682.24	2,317⁽²⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock deferred into a stock unit account pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan (the "Plan") in a transaction exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

2. Represents shares of common stock, including dividends, held in a stock unit account pursuant to the Plan. Dividends earned on shares held in the stock unit account were exempt from Section 16 and not reportable under rule 16a-11.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennifer C. McGarey, Attorney-in-Fact	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Northrop Grumman (NOC) director Arvind Krishna report?

Arvind Krishna reported receiving 53 shares of Northrop Grumman common stock as a compensation grant. The shares were deferred into a stock unit account under the company’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, rather than purchased on the open market.

At what price were Arvind Krishna’s Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock units valued?

The 53 Northrop Grumman shares granted to Arvind Krishna were valued at $682.24 per share. This valuation reflects the grant price used for deferring the award into a stock unit account pursuant to the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan.

How many Northrop Grumman (NOC) shares does Arvind Krishna hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Arvind Krishna directly holds 2,317 shares of Northrop Grumman common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 53 shares deferred into his stock unit account under the company’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan.

Was Arvind Krishna’s Northrop Grumman (NOC) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The 53 shares were deferred into a stock unit account under the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

What is the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan mentioned in Arvind Krishna’s Form 4?

The Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan is a compensation program under which shares can be deferred into a stock unit account. Krishna’s 53-share award, plus related dividends, is held in this account according to the Form 4 footnotes.