* Northrop Grumman board members granted CEO Kathy J. Warden a one-time performance-based equity award on Aug. 19, 2026. * Target award set at 35,910 Market Stock Units tied to absolute stock price performance through Dec. 31, 2031. * Payout ranges from 0% to 150% of target; 0% if shares fall more than 25%, 150% if shares rise 50%. * Target payout requires at least 10% stock price appreciation over the performance period. * Award generally requires Warden to remain employed through the performance period.