Litton Industries Inc.: The Beverly Hills-based advanced...

Litton Industries Inc.: The Beverly Hills-based advanced electronic and defense systems maker reported a 1989 profit of $178.3 million, up 7% over 1988. Sales totaled $5.02 billion, up 3%. The results marked the first time sales topped $5 billion in its history, said the firm, which also noted that its backlog reached another year-end record.