What contingency measures has Lockheed Martin disclosed in its filings to address potential legal liabilities? | LMT (Aug 08, 2025) | Candlesense
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What contingency measures has Lockheed Martin disclosed in its filings to address potential legal liabilities?

Answer

Based on the news excerpt you provided, the only information disclosed is that the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith are notifying investors with “substantial losses” about the opportunity to lead a securities‑fraud class‑action lawsuit against Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT). The release does not contain any details about the specific contingency measures that Lockheed Martin has disclosed in its regulatory filings (e.g., Form 10‑K, Form 8‑K, or other SEC documents) to address potential legal liabilities arising from this or any other litigation.

What this means for your question

  • No explicit contingency measures are mentioned in the provided press‑release summary.
  • Therefore, we cannot cite any particular reserves, insurance policies, indemnification provisions, or other risk‑mitigation strategies that Lockheed Martin may have reported.

Typical disclosures (for context)

While the current news item does not specify Lockheed Martin’s approach, companies that face significant legal exposure often disclose one or more of the following types of contingency measures in their SEC filings:

Common Contingency Measure Typical Disclosure Language
Legal‑contingency reserves “The Company has recorded a liability of $X million for the estimated costs of the pending litigation.”
Insurance coverage “We maintain directors‑and‑officers (D&O) and general liability insurance that provides coverage up to $Y million for claims arising from this matter.”
Indemnification agreements “Our bylaws and corporate charter contain indemnification provisions that may require us to reimburse officers and directors for legal expenses incurred in connection with the lawsuit.”
Potential exposure ranges “Based on the current status of the case, we estimate that total potential liability could range from $A million to $B million.”
Risk‑factor statements “Litigation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.”

If you need the exact contingency measures that Lockheed Martin has disclosed, the most reliable way to obtain them is to review the company’s recent SEC filings—particularly the Form 10‑K (annual report), Form 8‑K (material event filings), and any Form 4 or 6‑K filings that discuss litigation matters. Those documents will contain the precise language the company used to describe:

  1. The amount of any accrued legal‑contingency liabilities (if any).
  2. The scope of insurance coverage that may offset those liabilities.
  3. Any indemnification or corporate‑governance provisions that could affect the company’s exposure.
  4. The range of potential financial impact as estimated by management.

How to locate the information

  1. Visit the SEC’s EDGAR database (https://www.sec.gov/edgar/search/).
  2. Search for “Lockheed Martin” or ticker “LMT”.
  3. Filter for the most recent Form 10‑K (filed annually) and Form 8‑K (filed for material events, including litigation updates).
  4. Within those filings, look for sections titled “Legal Proceedings,” “Risk Factors,” or “Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)” where the company typically outlines its contingency plans and estimated exposures.

Bottom line

  • The specific press release you shared does not detail any contingency measures.
  • To answer definitively, you’ll need to consult Lockheed Martin’s latest SEC filings where the company is required to disclose its approach to managing and mitigating legal liabilities.

If you obtain those filings and share the relevant excerpts, I can help you interpret the language and summarize the disclosed contingency measures.

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