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The analysis of Lockheed Martin and it’s affect on stakeholders. Corporations have impacts on a variety of people ranging from shareholders, to governments, to ordinary citizens. This paper analyzes the impact Lockheed Martin has on all stakeholders, both positive and negative. |

Matthew Vogt
Business, Government and Society
26 April 2010
Lockheed Martin: Stakeholder Analysis
What is a stakeholder? A stakeholder is someone who someone who benefits or is burdened by a corporation, or someone who the corporation benefits or is burdened by. (Steiner). Stakeholders are represented by two main groups; primary and secondary …show more content…

Being a stockholder can have great rewards like a viable source of income, or an eggs nest for retirement, however it does have its downsides as well. Owning stock in a corporation bears the risk of losing all one’s investment if the company goes bankrupt. Aside from financial benefits, owning stock allows stockholders to have a voice (however small it may be) in the company’s direction. Lockheed Martin stock has been appreciating in value since the beginning of the company in 1995 when both Lockheed and Martin Marietta merged. On March 16th, 1995 the stock price of Lockheed Martin stock was a mere $25.13. On April 1st 2010, the stock was valued at $83.61, a difference of more than 3.3 times. (Lockheed Martin, Historical Price Lookup). Lockheed Martin has issued dividends to stockholders consistently, however they are relatively small in value. The issuing of dividends varies from company to company, as some firms issue regular and predictable amounts while others issue none, or sporadic dividends to shareholders. Along with the financial rewards of holding Lockheed Martin stock, stockholders are able to voice their opinions and help guide the company in a direction favorable to their beliefs. For instance, a stockholder could use their voice to steer a company towards a more green and sustainable development, or a stockholder could help to push a

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