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Lockheed Martin today reported fourth quarter 2016 net sales of $13.8 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015. Net earnings from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2016 were $959 million, or $3.25 per share, compared to $817 million, or $2.63 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2015. Cash from operations in the fourth quarter of 2016 was $729 million, compared to $1.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Net sales in 2016 were $47.2 billion, compared to $40.5 billion in 2015. Net earnings from continuing operations in 2016 were $3.8 billion, or $12.38 per share, compared to $3.1 billion, or $9.93 per share, in 2015. Cash from operations in 2016 was $5.2 billion, compared to cash from operations in 2015 of $5.1 billion.
"Our dedicated employees delivered outstanding performance for our customers in 2016, resulting in exceptional financial results," said Chairman, President, and CEO Marillyn Hewson. "Looking ahead to 2017, we remain focused on meeting commitments to customers, pursuing new business growth opportunities, investing in innovative solutions to drive affordability and prepare for the future, and returning value to our shareholders."
2017 Financial Outlook
The Corporation's outlook for the 2017 FAS/CAS pension benefit is expected to be approximately $880 million. This incorporates a year end 2016 discount rate of 4.125%, a 25 basis point decrease from the end of 2015; an actual investment return during 2016 of approximately 5.0%; a 50 basis point reduction in our long-term rate of return assumption from 8.00% to 7.50%; and the revised longevity assumptions released on Oct. 20, 2016 by the Society of Actuaries. There are no planned contributions to our legacy qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2017.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 97,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
