Overall sales and earnings growth were below our expectations, reflecting performance issues as well as delays of commercial space launches and military aircraft deliveries from 1998 into 1999.
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This transaction is a positive step for both companies. The transfer of businesses to GE advances Lockheed Martin's ongoing portfolio-shaping activities and accomplishes a significant reduction in outstanding common shares, thereby enhancing shareholder value.Vance Coffman
These results are consistent with the revised performance outlook we released June 9. We are focused on our core aerospace and defense business to deliver strong performance.
Vance Coffman
Second-quarter results are on track with our expectations. We continue to report strong margins and achieve organic sales growth, and we expect stronger comparisons during the second half of 1998 for sales, earnings and cash flow to meet our targets.
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Our inability to reach an acceptable solution, combined with our concern over the litigation with our principal customer, necessitates this decision.
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We are deeply disappointed with this reduced outlook for our company. This level of earnings and cash generation is unacceptable for Lockheed Martin.
Vance Coffman
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