Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE: ATK)

7480 Flying Cloud Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55344-3720 (Map)
Phone: 952-351-3000
Fax: 952-351-3009
http://www.atk.com

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Overview

Space is not the final frontier for Alliant Techsystems (ATK), as long as its aerospace/defense offerings are paving new paths. Through four operating segments, ATK is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical products, including military ammunition and gun propellants (Armament Systems), rocket motors and small satellites (Aerospace Systems), and defense electronics and missile components (Missile Products). It also makes ammunition for the law enforcement and sporting markets (Security and Sporting). As a prime contractor and a subcontractor, ATK is a top supplier of ammunition -- from small-caliber rounds to tank ammunition -- to the US and its allies. The US Army is its single largest customer, followed by NASA.

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Key financials for Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE: ATK)

Company Type Public (NYSE: ATK)
Fiscal Year-End March
2011 Sales (mil.) £3,020.1
1-Year Sales Growth 0.7%
2011 Net Income (mil.) £195.3
1-Year Net Income Growth 12.4%
2011 Employees 15,000
1-Year Employee Growth (16.7%)
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Chairman Gen. Ronald R. (Ron) Fogelman
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President, CEO, and Director Mark W. DeYoung
SVP and CFO John L. Shroyer
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