BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) board of directors authorized a fourth quarter 2013 dividend of $1.33 per share.

"Our focus on strong performance, program execution and delivering on commitments to our customers enables us to generate value for our shareholders," said Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Officer and President Marillyn A. Hewson. "We're proud to deliver to our shareholders the 11^th consecutive annual double-digit increase of the Lockheed Martin quarterly dividend rate."

The increase is an $0.18 or 16 percent increase over the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on Dec. 27, 2013 to holders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 2, 2013.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 116,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2012 were $47.2 billion.

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SOURCE Lockheed Martin Corporation