Core Viewpoint - A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Lockheed Martin Corporation, alleging that the company misled investors about its financial health and internal controls from January 23, 2024, to July 21, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Allegations and Misrepresentations - The lawsuit claims Lockheed Martin overstated its operational capabilities, particularly in the Aeronautics and Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) segments, while failing to disclose inadequate internal controls [2]. - It is alleged that the company lacked effective procedures to accurately assess program requirements and risks, leading to undisclosed potential significant losses [2]. Group 2: Impact of Disclosures - A series of negative disclosures revealed the company's financial issues, resulting in significant stock price drops, including a nearly 11% decline on the final disclosure [3]. - Specific financial losses reported include $1.8 billion in pre-tax losses in the Aeronautics segment on January 28, 2025, and an additional $950 million and $570 million in pre-tax losses for the Aeronautics and RMS segments, respectively, disclosed on July 22, 2025 [6]. Group 3: Investigation and Focus - Hagens Berman is investigating the claims on behalf of affected investors, focusing on whether the losses were a foreseeable consequence of poor internal controls and miscommunication of risks [4][5]. - The investigation aims to determine if executives were aware of the inadequacies in internal controls and whether they were transparent about the risks leading to substantial write-downs [5].
LMT 6-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Did Lockheed Martin (LMT) Mislead Investors on Financial Health? -- Hagens Berman