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Alliant Techsystems Inc. Overview

Address

1300 Wilson Blvd.,
Ste. 400 Arlington, 
VA 22209 United States
Phone: 703-412-5960

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Rankings

#472 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
#S&P 400 
#472 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

Company Description

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.

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Aerospace Products & Parts Manufacturing Industry Report

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Overview

The US aerospace products and parts manufacturing industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $175 billion. Major companies include Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 20 largest companies account for about 90 percent of industry revenue. Many companies work primarily as subcontractors to the five largest manufacturers.

SIC: 3721, 3724, 3728, 3761, 3764, 3769

NAICS: 336411, 336412, 336413, 336414, 336415, 336419

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company manage the cyclical nature of government spending?

Dependent in large part on federal government spending, the aerospace industry is cyclical by nature and unpredictable, due to uncertainty of the annual government budgeting process, election cycles, and the ebb and flow of spending levels. Annual...

 

How are commercial air travel trends affecting the company?

Commercial aircraft and parts production, which is significantly larger than military aircraft production, depends highly on worldwide air travel. Air travel, in turn, depends greatly on consumer and corporate spending. Reductions in air travel...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Overview

    The US aircraft engine and parts manufacturing industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $60 billion. Major companies in the engine and engine parts segment include GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, and the US operations of Rolls-Royce. The remainder of the aircraft parts manufacturing industry includes companies such as Honeywell and Northrop Grumman. Both segments are highly concentrated.

    SIC: 3724

    NAICS: 336412

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How has consolidation of aircraft manufacturers affected the company?

    Aircraft part producers depend on the few, large, remaining aircraft manufacturers, which hold enormous power over their subcontracted suppliers. The high dependence of many US part makers on major US airplane producer Boeing is a long-term business...

     

    What percentage of company products is sold to the commercial, military, or general aviation markets?

    Demand for airplanes depends on the health of the US and international economies and military budgets. Defense budget allocations for aircraft may shrink during periods of reduced military activity. US production of aircraft and parts can drop...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Aircraft Engine & Parts Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Search, Detection, Navigation & Guidance System Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US search, detection, and navigation equipment manufacturing industry includes about 500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include FLIR Systems and the US operations of Japan's Furuno and the US operations of Switzerland's Garmin. Divisions of large integrated companies such as Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon also manufacture search, detection, and navigation equipment, primarily for national security and defense applications. The industry is highly concentrated: the largest eight companies account for about 75 percent of revenue; the largest 50 account for about 95 percent.

      SIC: 3663, 3812

      NAICS: 334511, 334220

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How dependent is the company on government contracts?

      The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security use navigation, search, and detection systems extensively. Government purchases account for a large percentage of industry revenues. Major changes in agency budgets can significantly impact the...

       

      How is the company driving product innovation?

      Search, detection, and navigation equipment companies compete in both commercial and government markets based on product innovation. Some companies spend as much as 10 percent of revenue on new technology developments. The rapidity of innovation...

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Search, Detection, Navigation & Guidance System Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Alliant Techsystems Inc.  Overview

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        Location: Arlington, VA

        Industries where Alliant Techsystems Inc. Competes

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        Competitive Landscape Brief

        Demand is driven by the US military budget and the overall economic climate, which affects airline traffic and demand for new commercial aircraft. The profitability of individual companies depends on technical expertise and the ability to accurately price long-term contracts. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in design, manufacturing, and purchasing. Small companies can compete effectively by concentrating on selected components and parts manufacturing for particular prime contractors. Increasingly, small companies are developing system integration capabilities as large firms outsource more aspects of contracts. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $400,000. The US aerospace industry exports a significant portion of its output. The countries receiving the largest amount of US exports include France, the UK, China, Germany, and Canada. The US aerospace manufacturing industry faces increasing competition in global markets from state-supported firms such as Airbus, which is the primary competitor of Boeing for large commercial aircraft. Imports come largely from France, Canada, the UK, Japan, and Germany.

        Alliant Techsystems Inc. Competitive Landscape

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        Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Key Numbers
        • Profitability
        • Valuation
        • Operations
        • Financial Ratios
        • Per Share Data ($)
        • Growth Statistics
        • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

          Company Landscape Report Highlights

          • Competitors List

            Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.

          • Competive Landscape

            Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

          Competitive Landscape Report

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          Alliant Techsystems Inc. Overview

          Address

          1300 Wilson Blvd.,
          Ste. 400 Arlington, 
          VA 22209 United States
          Phone: 703-412-5960

          Alliant Techsystems Inc. Rankings

          #472 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
          #S&P 400 
          #472 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

          Company Description

          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.

          Alliant Techsystems Inc. Spotlight on IT

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          Hoover’s Spotlight Reports on IT give you a look inside of IT departments of top companies, making it easier for you to learn, prepare, and sell to the IT professionals that lead them. These reports reveal the software and platforms that are currently in use, an overview of the IT department and their strategy, and the IT leaders that make the decisions.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Company Overview
          • IT Strategy
          • IT Highlights
          • IT Executives
          • IT Contacts
          • Recent News and Activity
          • Conversation Starters
          • Industry Data
          • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

            Information Technology Report Highlights

            • Company Overview

              Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.

            • IT Highlights

              Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.

            • IT Contacts

              Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't wast time talking to the wrong contact.

            • Conversation Starters

              Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparatiion question (with answers).

            • Major Subsidiaries & Locations

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            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • IT Strategy

              Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.

            • IT Executives

              Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.

            • Recent News & Activity

              Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.

            • Industry Data

              Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.
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