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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

ý

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2003

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

Commission file number 1-10582

 

*

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

41-1672694

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

5050 Lincoln Drive Edina, Minnesota

 

55436-1097

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (952) 351-3000

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ý   No o

 

As of October 31, 2003, 38,622,679 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.

 

 



 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I – Financial Information

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

PART II – Other Information

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Item 2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5.  Other Information

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

Signatures

Exhibit Index

 

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                                                                                                                                           & #160;                                                                                                                                                                                                                     60;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      60;                      PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

QUARTERS ENDED

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 

(In thousands except per share data)

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Sales

 

$

566,551

 

$

513,145

 

$

1,125,689

 

$

1,033,035

 

Cost of sales

 

445,812

 

398,321

 

883,855

 

804,882

 

Gross profit

 

120,739

 

114,824

 

241,834

 

228,153

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

8,294

 

5,656

 

16,375

 

10,631

 

Selling

 

16,328

 

15,717

 

30,736

 

30,955

 

General and administrative

 

26,437

 

29,344

 

57,031

 

55,868

 

Total operating expenses

 

51,059

 

50,717

 

104,142

 

97,454

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes

 

69,680

 

64,107

 

137,692

 

130,699

 

Interest expense

 

(15,133

)

(16,819

)

(30,178

)

(48,545

)

Interest income

 

168

 

169

 

368

 

429

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

54,715

 

47,457

 

107,882

 

82,583

 

Income tax provision

 

17,873

 

18,983

 

38,076

 

33,033

 

Income from continuing operations before minority interest expense

 

36,842

 

28,474

 

69,806

 

49,550

 

Minority interest expense, net of income taxes

 

195

 

 

 

255

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

36,647

 

28,474

 

69,551

 

49,550

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,767

 

Net income

 

$

36,647

 

$

28,474

 

$

69,551

 

$

53,317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.95

 

$

0.75

 

$

1.80

 

$

1.30

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

 

Net income

 

$

0.95

 

$

0.75

 

$

1.80

 

$

1.40

 

Diluted earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.93

 

$

0.73

 

$

1.77

 

$

1.25

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

 

Net income

 

$

0.93

 

$

0.73

 

$

1.77

 

$

1.35

 

 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands except share data)

 

September 28, 2003

 

March 31, 2003

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

46,114

 

$

14,383

 

Net receivables

 

442,196

 

464,966

 

Net inventories

 

149,169

 

137,849

 

Deferred income tax asset

 

69,460

 

69,460

 

Other current assets

 

18,900

 

25,658

 

Total current assets

 

725,839

 

712,316

 

Net property, plant, and equipment

 

451,770

 

463,736

 

Goodwill

 

839,893

 

839,893

 

Prepaid and intangible pension assets

 

310,490

 

281,941

 

Deferred income tax asset

 

60,742

 

62,537

 

Deferred charges and other non-current assets

 

117,679

 

118,841

 

Total assets

 

$

2,506,413

 

$

2,479,264

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

4,080

 

$

4,331

 

Accounts payable

 

98,280

 

115,704

 

Contract advances and allowances

 

38,331

 

48,386

 

Accrued compensation

 

82,722

 

110,693

 

Accrued income taxes

 

58,440

 

23,107

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

127,269

 

125,832

 

Total current liabilities

 

409,122

 

428,053

 

Long-term debt

 

795,536

 

820,856

 

Post-retirement and post-employment benefits liability

 

221,908

 

234,037

 

Minimum pension liability

 

379,999

 

379,856

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

143,121

 

138,538

 

Total liabilities

 

1,949,686

 

2,001,340

 

Contingencies (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock - $.01 par value

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized – 90,000,000 shares

 

 

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding 38,618,811 shares at September 28, 2003 and 38,486,630 at March 31, 2003

 

416

 

416

 

Additional paid-in-capital

 

468,727

 

470,158

 

Retained earnings

 

528,345

 

458,794

 

Unearned compensation

 

(1,773

)

(2,650

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

(244,010

)

(246,878

)

Common stock in treasury, at cost 2,938,287 shares held at September 28, 2003 and 3,070,468 shares held at March 31, 2003

 

(194,978

)

(201,916

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

556,727

 

477,924

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

2,506,413

 

$

2,479,264

 

 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 

(In thousands)

 

September 28, 2003

 

September 29, 2002

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

69,551

 

$

53,317

 

Adjustments to net income to arrive at cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

30,811

 

32,116

 

Amortization of intangible assets and unearned compensation

 

2,675

 

3,044

 

Deferred income tax

 

 

 

(6,819

)

(Gain) loss on disposal of property

 

(497

)

216

 

Minority interest expense, net of income taxes

 

255

 

 

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income taxes

 

 

 

(3,767

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net receivables

 

22,770

 

19,875

 

Net inventories

 

(11,320

)

(27,412

)

Accounts payable

 

(17,424

)

(3,854

)

Contract advances and allowances

 

(10,055

)

9,035

 

Accrued compensation

 

(18,700

)

(13,069

)

Accrued income taxes

 

35,333

 

15,711

 

Accrued environmental

 

(643

)

1,458

 

Pension and post-retirement benefits

 

(40,535

)

(33,444

)

Other assets and liabilities

 

7,422

 

47,597

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

69,643

 

94,004

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(19,103

)

(17,734

)

Acquisition of businesses

 

 

 

(44,526

)

Proceeds from the disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

1,627

 

4,009

 

Cash used for investing activities

 

(17,476

)

(58,251

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Payments made on bank debt

 

(25,571

)

(32,633

)

Payments made to extinguish debt

 

 

 

(472,220

)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

 

525,000

 

Payments made for debt issue costs

 

 

 

(2,053

)

Net purchase of treasury shares

 

(2,426

)

(1,427

)

Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans

 

7,561

 

9,424

 

Cash (used for) provided by financing activities

 

(20,436

)

26,091

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

31,731

 

61,844

 

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

 

14,383

 

8,513

 

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

 

$

46,114

 

$

70,357

 

 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Quarter and Six Months Ended September 28, 2003

 

(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated)

 

1.              Basis of Presentation and Responsibility for Interim Financial Statements

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (the Company or ATK) as set forth in this quarterly report have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes and other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States can be condensed or omitted. ATK’s accounting policies are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003 (fiscal 2003). Management is responsible for the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this document. The consolidated financial statements included in this document are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of ATK’s financial position as of September 28, 2003, and its results of operations and cash flows for the quarters and six months ended September 28, 2003 and September 29, 2002.

 

ATK has made certain reclassifications to the fiscal 2003 consolidated financial statements, as previously reported, to conform to current classification. These reclassifications did not change net income or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

 

Sales, expenses, cash flows, assets, and liabilities can and do vary during the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim financial statements may not be the same as those for the full year.

 

2.              New Accounting Pronouncements

 

On April 1, 2003, ATK adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. SFAS 143 requires recognition of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. The adoption of SFAS 143 did not have a material impact on ATK’s financial position or results of operations.

 

On April 1, 2003, ATK adopted SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections. Among other provisions, this Statement eliminates the requirement that gains and losses from extinguishment of debt be classified as extraordinary items. Upon adoption of SFAS 145, ATK reclassified losses on extinguishment of debt that were classified as extraordinary items in prior periods to interest expense. For the quarter and six months ended September 29, 2002, the amounts reclassified were $112 and $13,528, respectively (before income taxes).

 

In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS 149 amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS 133. SFAS 149 is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 149 did not have a material impact on ATK’s results of operations or financial condition.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. SFAS 150 establishes new standards on how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. Under previous guidance, issuers could account for many of those instruments as equity.  SFAS 150 requires that those instruments be classified as liabilities in statements of financial position. SFAS 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003 (with some limited exceptions). The adoption of SFAS 150 did not have a material impact on ATK’s results of operations or financial condition.

 

ATK does not make use of business arrangements or other business activities that involve off-balance sheet, variable interest, or special purpose entities.

 

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3.              Acquisitions and Goodwill

 

On May 31, 2002, ATK acquired the ordnance business of The Boeing Company (now known as ATK Gun Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On October 25, 2002, ATK acquired the assets of Science and Applied Technology, Inc. (now known as ATK Missile Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On January 8, 2003, ATK acquired Composite Optics, Inc. (COI), which is included in the Aerospace segment.

 

ATK used the purchase method of accounting to account for these acquisitions and, accordingly, the results of ATK Gun Systems, ATK Missile Systems, and COI are included in ATK’s consolidated financial statements since the date of each acquisition. The purchase price for each acquisition was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on fair value. The purchase price allocations for ATK Gun Systems, ATK Missile Systems, and COI were considered complete as of March 31, 2003. The excess purchase price over estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill.

 

Pro forma information on results of operations for the quarter and six months ended September 29, 2002, as if all of these acquisitions had occurred on April 1, 2002, are as follows:

 

 

 

Quarter Ended
September 29, 2002

 

Six Months Ended
September 29, 2002

 

Sales

 

$

537,935

 

$

1,089,004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

27,976

 

 

51,273

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

3,767

 

Net income

 

$

27,976

 

$

55,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.73

 

$

1.34

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

0.10

 

Net income

 

$

0.73

 

$

1.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.71

 

$

1.30

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

0.10

 

Net income

 

$

0.71

 

$

1.40

 

 

The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the acquisitions actually occurred on the assumed acquisition date.

 

There was no change in the carrying amount of goodwill for ATK or any of its operating segments during the quarter or six months ended September 28, 2003.

 

Included in deferred charges and other non-current assets as of September 28, 2003 are other intangible assets of $72,444, which consists of trademarks, patented technology, and brand names that are not being amortized as their estimated useful lives are considered indefinite. ATK has no material intangible assets that are required to be amortized.

 

4.              Earnings Per Share Data

 

Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed based upon the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common equivalent shares. Common equivalent shares represent the effect of stock options during each period presented, which, if exercised, would have a dilutive effect

on EPS. In computing EPS for the quarters and six months ended September 28, 2003 and September 29, 2002, net income as reported for each respective period is divided by (in thousands):

 

 

 

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Basic EPS shares outstanding

 

38,583

 

38,130

 

38,572

 

38,142

 

Dilutive effect of stock options

 

710

 

1,136

 

718

 

1,220

 

Diluted EPS shares outstanding

 

39,293

 

39,266

 

39,290

 

39,362

 

 

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There were 541,825 stock options that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the quarter and six months ended September 28, 2003, due to the option exercise price being greater than the average market price of the common shares. There were 41,975 stock options that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the quarter and six months ended September 29, 2002, due to the option exercise price being greater than the average market price of the common shares.

 

5.              Comprehensive Income

 

The components of comprehensive income, net of income taxes, for the quarters and six months ended September 28, 2003 and September 29, 2002 were as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Net income

 

$

36,647

 

$

28,474

 

$

69,551

 

$

53,317

 

Other comprehensive income (OCI):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income taxes

 

2,976

 

(9,080

)

2,584

 

(10,153

)

Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes

 

62

 

(628

)

284

 

(1,297

)

Total comprehensive income

 

$

39,685

 

$

18,766

 

$

72,419

 

$

41,867

 

 

6.              Other Liabilities

 

Other current and long-term accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 28, 2003

 

March 31, 2003

 

Employee benefits and insurance

 

$

39,424

 

$

40,037

 

Interest

 

15,074

 

14,932

 

Warranty

 

11,957

 

12,463

 

Environmental remediation

 

8,138

 

6,251

 

Legal

 

1,771

 

1,838

 

Other

 

50,905

 

50,311

 

Total other accrued liabilities – current

 

$

127,269

 

$

125,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental remediation

 

$

42,122

 

$

43,939

 

Supplemental employee retirement plan

 

27,812

 

24,431

 

Interest rate swaps

 

25,169

 

29,371

 

Management deferred compensation plan

 

21,238

 

11,967

 

Minority interest in joint venture

 

6,534

 

6,279

 

Other

 

20,246

 

22,551

 

Total other long-term liabilities

 

$

143,121

 

$

138,538

 

 

ATK provides product warranties in conjunction with sales of certain products. These warranties entail repair or replacement of non-conforming items. Provisions for warranty costs are generally recorded when the product is shipped and are based on historical information and current trends. The following is a reconciliation of the changes in ATK’s product warranty liability during the quarter ended September 28, 2003:

 

Balance at June 29, 2003

 

$

13,076

 

Payments made

 

 

Warranties issued

 

41

 

Changes related to preexisting warranties

 

(1,160

)

Balance at September 28, 2003

 

$

11,957

 

 

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7.              Long-Term Debt

 

As of September 28, 2003 and March 31, 2003, long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 28, 2003

 

March 31, 2003

 

Tranche C term loan

 

$

399,442

 

$

425,000

 

Senior Subordinated Notes

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

Notes payable

 

174

 

187

 

Total debt outstanding

 

$

799,616

 

$

825,187

 

 

In May 2001, ATK issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes that mature on May 15, 2011. The outstanding notes are general unsecured obligations. The outstanding notes rank equal in right of payment with all of the future senior subordinated indebtedness and are subordinated in right of payment to all of the existing and future senior indebtedness, including the senior credit facilities. The outstanding notes are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by substantially all of ATK’s domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. These guarantees are senior subordinated obligations of the applicable subsidiary guarantors. Interest on the outstanding notes accrues at a rate of 8.50% per annum and is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. As of September 28, 2003, the interest rate on the Senior Subordinated Notes was 6.6% after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below.

 

In May 2002, ATK restructured its senior credit facilities, entering into a seven-year term loan, Tranche C, in the amount of $525,000. Debt issuance costs of $2,160 are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Tranche C term loan. Through September 28, 2003, ATK had paid $125,558 on its Tranche C term loan, of which $119,522 represented prepayments. The senior credit facilities are secured by perfected first priority security interests, subject only to permitted liens, in substantially all of ATK’s tangible and intangible assets, including the capital stock of certain of its subsidiaries and are guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. Interest charges on the Tranche C term loan are at the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a fixed rate of 2.25%. As of September 28, 2003, the interest rate on the Tranche C term loan was 7.3% per annum after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below. As of September 28, 2003, ATK had no borrowings against its $250,000 bank revolving credit facility and had outstanding letters of credit of $66,448, which reduced amounts available on the revolving facility to $183,552. Of this $183,552, $8,552 may be used exclusively for the issuance of additional letters of credit and $175,000 may be used for borrowings. Had ATK had an outstanding balance on the revolving credit loans, the interest rate would have been 3.4% per annum.

 

At September 28, 2003, the carrying amount of the variable-rate debt approximates fair market value, based on current rates for similar instruments with the same maturities.

 

The scheduled minimum loan payments on outstanding long-term debt are $3,207 in the rest of fiscal 2004, $4,045 in each of fiscal 2005 through 2007, $192,137 in fiscal 2008, and $592,137 in fiscal 2009 or later. ATK’s total debt (current portion of debt and long-term debt) as a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and stockholders’ equity) was 59% as of September 28, 2003 and 63% as of March 31, 2003.

 

Net cash paid for interest totaled $27,714 during the six months ended September 28, 2003 and $29,874 in the six months ended September 29, 2002.

 

ATK’s senior credit facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes impose limitations on ATK’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, including capital leases, liens, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, sell assets, or merge or consolidate with or into another person. In addition, the senior credit facilities limit ATK’s ability to enter into sale-and-leaseback transactions and to make capital expenditures. The senior credit facilities also require that ATK meet and maintain specified financial ratios and tests, including: a minimum consolidated net worth, a maximum leverage ratio, and a minimum interest coverage ratio. ATK’s ability to comply with these covenants and to meet and maintain the financial ratios and tests may be affected by events beyond its control. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are subject to compliance with these covenants. As of September 28, 2003, ATK was in compliance with the covenants.

 

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Interest Rate Swaps

 

ATK uses interest rate swaps to manage interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. ATK does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. Derivatives are used for hedging purposes only and must be designated as, and effective as, a hedge of identified risk exposure at the inception of the derivative contract. As of September 28, 2003, ATK had the following interest rate swaps:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

 

 

 

 

Notional Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Pay Fixed

 

Receive
Floating

 

Maturity Date

 

Amortizing swap

 

$

66,553

 

$

(3,468

)

6.59

%

1.10

%

November 2004

 

Amortizing swap

 

80,000

 

(4,975

)

5.25

%

1.10

%

December 2005

 

Amortizing swap

 

80,000

 

(5,009

)

5.27

%

1.10

%

December 2005

 

Non-amortizing swap

 

100,000

 

(14,500

)

6.06

%

1.11

%

November 2008

 

Derivative obligation

 

 

 

(27,952

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receive
Fixed

 

Pay
Floating

 

 

 

Non-amortizing swap

 

100,000

 

1,176

 

8.50

%

5.64

%

May 2011

 

Non-amortizing swap

 

100,000

 

2,010

 

8.50

%

5.43

%

May 2011

 

Derivative asset

 

 

 

3,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(24,766

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In May 2002, ATK entered into two nine-year swaps, with a $100,000 notional value each, against ATK’s $400,000 Senior Subordinated Notes. These swap agreements involve the exchange of amounts based on a variable rate of six-month LIBOR plus an adder rate over the life of the agreement, without an exchange of the notional amount upon which the payments are based. The differential to be paid or received as interest rates change is accrued and recognized as an adjustment of interest expense related to the debt. In fiscal 2003, ATK re-couponed its two $100,000 floating-rate swap contracts. The transaction resulted in resetting the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.3% to LIBOR plus 3.7% and the receipt of $16,750 cash, which is included in other long-term liabilities and is being amortized to reduce interest expense through May 2011.

 

The fair market value of ATK’s interest rate swaps was $(24,766) at September 28, 2003, an increase of $992 since June 29, 2003. Of the fair market value of $(24,766), $(25,169) was recorded within other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet, $(1,377) was within accrued interest in other current liabilities, and $1,780 was within other non-current assets.

 

8.              Income Taxes

 

Income taxes paid totaled $4,293 during the six months ended September 28, 2003 and $21,648 during the six months ended September 29, 2002. Income tax refunds received totaled $1,549 during the six months ended September 28, 2003 and $955 during the six months ended September 29, 2002.

 

ATK’s provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes. The income tax provisions for the quarters and six months ended September 28, 2003 represent effective tax rates of 32.7% and 35.3%, respectively. The income tax provisions for the quarters and six months ended September 29, 2002 represent effective tax rates of 40.0%. Income tax provisions for interim periods are based on estimated effective annual income tax rates. The estimated effective tax rate of 36.5% for fiscal 2004 reflects ATK’s current estimate of the fiscal 2004 tax implications associated with its business strategies. ATK’s tax provisions for the quarter and six months ended September 28, 2003 reflect a change in estimate relating to research tax credits for the fiscal years 1999 through 2002 which resulted in a $2,700 reduction in the income tax provision.

 

9.              Stock-Based Compensation

 

ATK offers stock-based employee compensation plans and accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if ATK had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)

 

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No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.

 

 

 

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

September 28,
2003

 

September 29,
2002

 

September 28,
2003

 

September 29,
2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income, as reported

 

$

36,647

 

$

28,474

 

$

69,551

 

$

53,317

 

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value-based method for all awards, net of related tax effects

 

(1,561

)

(1,157

)

(2,943

)

(2,274

)

Pro forma net income

 

$

35,086

 

$

27,317

 

$

66,608

 

$

51,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic—as reported

 

$

0.95

 

$

0.75

 

$

1.80

 

$

1.40

 

Basic—pro forma

 

0.91

 

0.72

 

1.73

 

1.34

 

Diluted—as reported

 

0.93

 

0.73

 

1.77

 

1.35

 

Diluted—pro forma

 

0.89

 

0.70

 

1.70

 

1.30

 

 

10.       Contingencies

 

Litigation.  From time to time, ATK is subject to various legal proceedings, including lawsuits, which arise out of, and are incidental to, the conduct of ATK’s business. ATK does not consider any of such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to its business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

 

Environmental Remediation.  ATK’s operations and ownership or use of real property are subject to a number of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. At certain sites, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate or remediate. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of violations or liabilities of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.

 

The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s current estimate of the present value of the probable and reasonably estimable costs related to known remediation obligations. The receivable represents the present value of the amount that ATK expects to recover, as discussed below. Both the liability and receivable have been discounted to reflect the present value of the expected future cash flows, using a discount rate, net of estimated inflation, of 3.75% as of September 28, 2003, 3.25% as of June 29, 2003, and 3.50% as of March 31, 2003. The increase in the rate during the quarter ended September 28, 2003 resulted in a reduction of expense of approximately $850 in the quarter. The net increase in the rate since March 31, 2003 resulted in a reduction of expense of

approximately $450 in the six months ended September 28, 2003. The following is a summary of the amounts recorded for environmental remediation:

 

 

 

September 28, 2003

 

March 31, 2003

 

 

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(61,299

)

$

26,750

 

$

(61,865

)

$

26,415

 

Unamortized discount

 

11,039

 

(3,443

)

11,675

 

(3,821

)

Present value amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(50,260

)

$

23,307

 

$

(50,190

)

$

22,594

 

 

Of the $50,260 net liability as of September 28, 2003, $8,138 was recorded within other current liabilities and $42,122 was recorded within other long-term liabilities. Of the $23,307 net receivable, $5,796 was recorded within other current assets and $17,511 was recorded within other non-current assets. As of September 28, 2003, the estimated discounted range of reasonably possible costs of environmental remediation was $50,260 to $89,233.

 

ATK expects that a portion of its environmental compliance and remediation costs will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts. Some of the remediation costs that are not recoverable from the U.S. Government that are associated with facilities purchased in a business acquisition may be covered by various indemnification agreements. As part of its acquisition of the Hercules Aerospace Company in fiscal 1995, ATK assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the facilities acquired from Hercules (the Hercules

 

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Facilities). ATK believes that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the Hercules Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, and that those environmental remediation costs not recoverable under these contracts will be covered by Hercules Incorporated (Hercules) under environmental agreements entered into in connection with the Hercules acquisition. Under these agreements, Hercules has agreed to indemnify ATK for environmental conditions relating to releases or hazardous waste activities occurring prior to ATK’s purchase of the Hercules Facilities; fines relating to pre-acquisition environmental compliance; and environmental claims arising out of breaches of Hercules’s representations and warranties. Hercules is not required to indemnify ATK for any individual claims below $50. Hercules is obligated to indemnify ATK for the lowest cost response of remediation required at the facility that is acceptable to the applicable regulatory agencies. ATK is not responsible for conducting any remedial activities with respect to the Kenvil, NJ facility or the Clearwater, FL facility. Hercules’ environmental indemnity obligation relating to contamination on federal lands remains effective, provided that ATK gives notice of any claims related to federal lands on or before December 31, 2005.

 

ATK generally assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the Thiokol Facilities acquired from Alcoa Inc. in fiscal 2002. While ATK expects that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the acquired Thiokol Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, ATK has recorded an accrual to cover those environmental remediation costs at these facilities that will not be recovered through U.S. Government contracts. ATK is responsible for any costs not recovered through U.S. Government contracts at Thiokol Facilities up to $29,000; ATK and Alcoa have agreed to split evenly any amounts between $29,000 and $49,000, subject to ATK having appropriately notified Alcoa of any issues prior to January 30, 2004; and ATK is responsible for any payments in excess of $49,000.

 

With respect to the civil ammunition business’ facilities purchased from Blount in fiscal 2002, Blount has agreed to indemnify ATK for certain compliance and remediation liabilities, to the extent those liabilities are related to pre-closing environmental conditions at or related to these facilities. Some other remediation costs are expected to be paid directly by a third party pursuant to an existing indemnification agreement with Blount. Blount’s indemnification obligations relating to environmental matters, which extend for five years following closing, are capped at $30,000, less any other indemnification payments made for breaches of representations and warranties. The third party’s obligations, which extend through November 4, 2007, are capped at approximately $125,000, less payments previously made.

 

ATK also has an indemnification agreement from The Boeing Company in connection with the facilities of ATK Gun Systems, which was acquired in fiscal 2003.

 

ATK cannot ensure that the U.S. Government, Hercules, Alcoa, Blount, Boeing, or other third parties will reimburse it for any particular environmental costs or reimburse ATK in a timely manner or that any claims for indemnification will not be disputed. U.S. Government reimbursements for cleanups are financed out of a particular agency’s operating budget and the ability of a particular governmental agency to make timely reimbursements for cleanup costs will be subject to national budgetary constraints. ATK’s failure to obtain full or timely reimbursement from the U.S. Government, Hercules, Alcoa, Blount, Boeing, or other third parties could have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows. While ATK has environmental management programs in place to mitigate these risks, and environmental laws and regulations have not had a material adverse effect on ATK’s operating results, financial condition, or cash flows in the past, it is difficult to predict whether they will have a material impact in the future.

 

11.       Operating Segment Information

 

ATK has three operating segments:  Aerospace, Ammunition, and Precision Systems. These operating segments are defined based on the reporting and review process used by ATK’s chief executive officer and other management.

 

                  The Aerospace segment supplies solid propulsion systems for commercial and government space launch vehicles, strategic missiles, and missile defense interceptors; and provides operations and technical support services for space launches. The Aerospace segment also supplies high-performance composite structures for space launch vehicles, rocket motor casings, military and commercial aircraft, and spacecraft structures. Additionally, the Aerospace segment designs and manufactures engineered reflectors and structures for satellite systems and high-temperature products for aerospace and commercial applications using ceramic matrix composites.

 

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                  The Ammunition segment supplies small-caliber military ammunition, medium-caliber ammunition, ammunition and rocket propellants, commercial and military smokeless powder, law enforcement and sporting ammunition, and ammunition-related products.

 

                  The Precision Systems segment supplies gun-launched guided and conventional munitions, tactical missile systems, propulsion for missile defense systems, tactical rocket motors and warheads, upper stages for spacecraft and launch vehicles, composite structures for aircraft and weapons systems, soldier weapon systems, air weapon systems, fuzes and proximity sensors, electronic warfare and support systems, barrier systems, lithium and lithium-ION batteries for military and aerospace applications, large-caliber ammunition, and medium-caliber gun systems.

 

The following summarizes ATK’s results by operating segment:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Sept 28, 2003

 

Sept 29, 2002

 

Sales to external customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace

 

$

240,341

 

$

211,181

 

$

501,679

 

$

461,502

 

Ammunition

 

191,351

 

164,989

 

364,167

 

329,636

 

Precision Systems

 

134,859

 

136,975

 

259,843

 

241,897

 

Total external sales

 

566,551

 

513,145

 

1,125,689

 

1,033,035

 

Intercompany sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace

 

336

 

322

 

908

 

1,202

 

Ammunition

 

5,788

 

2,213

 

8,929

 

9,132

 

Precision Systems

 

3,582

 

489

 

6,699

 

725

 

Corporate

 

(9,706

)

(3,024

)

(16,536

)

(11,059

)

Total intercompany sales

 

 

 

 

 

Total sales

 

$

566,551

 

$

513,145

 

$

1,125,689

 

$

1,033,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace

 

$

37,641

 

$

31,741

 

$

78,923

 

$

78,403

 

Ammunition

 

19,371

 

17,723

 

35,267

 

30,047

 

Precision Systems

 

15,364

 

16,353

 

28,789

 

24,964

 

Corporate

 

(2,696

)

(1,710

)

(5,287

)

(2,715

)

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes

 

$

69,680

 

$

64,107

 

$

137,692

 

$

130,699

 

 

 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward-Looking Information is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty

 

Some of the statements made and information contained in this report, excluding historical information, are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give ATK’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expected,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” or “continue,” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. From time to time, ATK also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials released to the public. Any or all forward-looking statements in this report and in any public statements ATK makes could be materially different. They can be affected by assumptions used or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Consequently, no forward-looking statements can be guaranteed. Actual results may vary materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the following list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Any change in the following factors may impact the achievement of results:

 

                  changes in government spending and budgetary policies, and sourcing strategy,

                  government laws and other rules and regulations surrounding various matters such as environmental remediation,

                  contract pricing and timing of awards,

                  changing economic and political conditions in the United States and in other countries,

                  changes in the number or timing of commercial and military space launches,

                  international trading restrictions,

                  outcome of periodic union negotiations,

                  customer product acceptance,

                  success in program pursuits,

                  program performance,

                  continued access to technical and capital resources,

                  supplier contract negotiations,

                  supply and availability of raw materials and components,

                  availability of insurance coverage at acceptable terms,

                  pension asset returns,

                  unforeseen delays or other changes in NASA’s Space Shuttle program,

                  legal proceedings, and

                  other economic, political, and technological risks and uncertainties.

 

This list of factors is not exhaustive and new factors may emerge or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that would impact ATK’s business.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

ATK’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in ATK’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2003 (fiscal 2003). The accounting policies used in preparing ATK’s interim fiscal 2004 consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in ATK’s Annual Report, except as described in Note 2, New Accounting Pronouncements, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this report.

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, ATK follows accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires ATK to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. ATK re-evaluates its estimates on an on-going

 

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basis. ATK’s estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

ATK believes its critical accounting policies are those related to:

                  Revenue recognition,

                  Environmental remediation and compliance, and

                  Employee benefit plans.

 

More information on these policies can be found in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of ATK’s fiscal 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Space Shuttle Contract

 

ATK is the sole manufacturer of the Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) for NASA’s Space Shuttle. As a result of the investigation of the Columbia failure and temporary suspension of Space Shuttle flights, NASA issued direction to ATK on June 3, 2003 to slow down the production rate of RSRM motor segments, but to maintain critical staffing skills.

 

ATK is currently under contract with NASA to provide RSRMs and other related services through May 2007. ATK recognizes sales on the RSRM contract as costs are incurred. In the six months ended September 28, 2003, the RSRM program represented 18% of ATK’s total sales. Prior to the Columbia accident, ATK had reached minimum staffing on the RSRM program. Therefore, the production slowdown has not and is not expected to impact RSRM staffing. Metal case and nozzle hardware for the program have been purchased under prior contracts and are reused after each Space Shuttle flight. Expendable raw materials used in propellant manufacturing are only being minimally affected, and any reduction to raw materials quantities is expected to be partially offset by materials pricing impacts and increases in program safety initiatives. As such, ATK expects the slowdown to continue to have minimal if any impact on fiscal 2004 sales. Currently, it is anticipated that the Space Shuttle will return to flight in the autumn of 2004.

 

Minuteman Joint Venture

 

ATK participates in a joint venture (JV) agreement with United Technologies Corporation’s Pratt & Whitney to perform the Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement program. On August 7, 2003, Pratt &Whitney’s Space and Missile Propulsion manufacturing facility experienced a propellant ignition incident. As a result, Minuteman III product deliveries have not been made in accordance with the contract schedule. ATK and Pratt & Whitney have reached a revised work split agreement to facilitate program recovery. In addition, the JV has reached agreement with its customer, Northrop Grumman, to restructure the JV contract in a manner acceptable to the Air Force. The contract is now under review and awaiting approval by the Air Force. This agreement will cause manufacturing of Minuteman second and third stage solid rocket motors to be moved to ATK’s Utah facilities. The Minuteman III program represents approximately 5% of ATK’s projected fiscal 2004 sales. Based on current information, ATK does not expect this situation to have a material impact on its current year results.

 

Results of Operations

 

ATK has three operating segments:  Aerospace, Ammunition, and Precision Systems. These operating segments are defined based on the reporting and review process used by ATK’s chief executive officer and other management.

 

                  The Aerospace segment supplies solid propulsion systems for commercial and government space launch vehicles, strategic missiles, and missile defense interceptors; and provides operations and technical support services for space launches. The Aerospace segment also supplies high-performance composite structures for space launch vehicles, rocket motor casings, military and commercial aircraft, and spacecraft structures. Additionally, the Aerospace segment designs and manufactures engineered reflectors and structures for satellite systems and high-temperature products for aerospace and commercial applications using ceramic matrix composites.

 

                  The Ammunition segment supplies small-caliber military ammunition, medium-caliber ammunition, ammunition and rocket propellants, commercial and military smokeless powder, law enforcement and sporting ammunition, and ammunition-related products.

 

                  The Precision Systems segment supplies gun-launched guided and conventional munitions, tactical missile systems, propulsion for missile defense systems, tactical rocket motors and warheads, upper stages for spacecraft and launch vehicles, composite structures for aircraft and weapons systems, soldier weapon systems, air weapon systems, fuzes and proximity sensors,

 

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electronic warfare and support systems, barrier systems, lithium and lithium-ION batteries for military and aerospace applications, large-caliber ammunition, and medium-caliber gun systems.

 

Acquisitions

 

On May 31, 2002, ATK acquired the ordnance business of The Boeing Company (now known as ATK Gun Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On October 25, 2002, ATK acquired the assets of Science and Applied Technology, Inc. (now known as ATK Missile Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On January 8, 2003, ATK acquired Composite Optics, Inc. (COI), which is included in the Aerospace segment. ATK used the purchase method of accounting to account for these acquisitions and, accordingly, the results of ATK Gun Systems, ATK Missile Systems, and COI are included in ATK’s consolidated financial statements since the date of each acquisition.

 

Sales

 

Quarter.

ATK’s sales in the quarter ended September 28, 2003 totaled $566.6 million, an increase of $53.5 million, or 10%, compared to $513.1 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. This increase was driven by organic growth in many of the existing businesses, along with the addition of COI and ATK Missile Systems.

 

Aerospace segment sales in the quarter ended September 28, 2003 totaled $240.7 million, an increase of $29.2 million, or 14%, compared to $211.5 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. This increase was due to the acquisition of COI, which added $12 million in sales to the quarter; increases on the Minuteman and Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM) programs, which increased by $9 million in total; new composite structures business, which added $8 million; and $7.5 million due to the successful resolution of an issue with the government regarding contract billing rates primarily impacting the RSRM program. These increases more than offset a $7 million reduction on the GEM solid rocket booster programs, consistent with the anticipated production schedule for these motors.

 

Ammunition segment sales in the quarter ended September 28, 2003 totaled $197.1 million, an increase of $29.9 million, or 18%, compared to $167.2 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. This increase was driven by $28 million of additional sales of military small-caliber ammunition produced by ATK’s Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Partially offsetting this increase was a $2 million reduction of Mk-90 propellant sales.

 

Precision Systems segment sales in the quarter ended September 28, 2003 totaled $138.4 million, a slight increase from $137.5 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. ATK Missile Systems, which was acquired in October 2002, contributed $8 million to the quarter. Offsetting these new revenues was a decrease of $8 million due to the completion of several international medium-caliber gun systems contracts in the quarter ended September 29, 2002.

 

Six Months.

ATK’s sales in the six months ended September 28, 2003 totaled $1,125.7 million, an increase of $92.7 million, or 9%, compared to $1,033.0 million in the comparable period of the prior year. This increase was driven by organic growth in many of the existing businesses, along with the addition of COI and ATK Missile Systems.

 

Aerospace segment sales in the six months ended September 28, 2003 totaled $502.6 million, an increase of $39.9 million, or 9%, compared to $462.7 million in the comparable period of the prior year. This increase was due to the acquisition of COI, which added $24 million in sales to the six month period; new composite structures business, which added $15 million; and increases on the Minuteman and Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM) programs, which increased by $14 million in total. Also included in the current year period was $7.5 million due to the successful resolution of an issue with the government regarding contract billing rates primarily impacting the RSRM program, a net decrease of $4.5 million compared to $12 million recorded in the comparable period of the prior year on similar issues. Also offsetting the increases was a $12 million reduction on the GEM solid rocket booster programs, consistent with the anticipated production schedule for these motors.

 

Ammunition segment sales in the six months ended September 28, 2003 totaled $373.1 million, an increase of $34.3 million, or 10%, compared to $338.8 million in the comparable period of the prior year. This increase was driven by $45 million of additional sales of military small-caliber ammunition produced by ATK’s Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Partially offsetting this were reductions of $10 million in Mk-90 propellant sales and $4 million in medium-caliber ammunition sales.

 

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Precision Systems segment sales in the six months ended September 28, 2003 totaled $266.5 million, an increase of $23.9 million, or 10%, compared to $242.6 million in the comparable period of the prior year. ATK Missile Systems contributed $19 million to the period. Also contributing was an increase of $13 million from large-caliber ammunition programs, primarily tactical tank ammunition. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease of $6 million due to the completion of several international contracts in the six months ended September 29, 2002.

 

Gross Profit

 

Quarter.  Gross profit for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $120.7 million, or 21.3% of sales, an increase of $5.9 million compared to $114.8 million, or 22.4% of sales, in the comparable quarter of the prior year. Contributing to the increase in dollars were the inclusion of ATK Missile Systems and COI, along with improvements on various programs. Also included in the current year quarter was $7.5 million due to the successful resolution of a contract billing rate issue with the government, as discussed in the Sales section above. These increases more than offset the expected non-cash increase of approximately $8 million in pension expense. This increase in pension expense also drove the decrease in the amount as a percent of sales. 

 

Six Months.  Gross profit for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $241.8 million, or 21.5% of sales, an increase of $13.6 million compared to $228.2 million, or 22.1% of sales, in the comparable quarter of the prior year. Contributing to the increase in dollars was a one-time curtailment gain of $7.2 million due to a change in some of ATK’s post-retirement benefit plans, which was recorded as a reduction of cost of sales. Also contributing to the increase were the inclusion of ATK Missile Systems and COI. These increases more than offset the net decrease of $4.5 million in the amounts related to the successful resolution of contract billing rate issues with the government, as discussed in the Sales section above, along with the expected non-cash increase of approximately $15 million in pension expense. This increase in pension expense also drove the decrease in the amount as a percent of sales.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Quarter.  Operating expenses for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 totaled $51.1 million, or 9.0% of sales, an increase of $0.4 million compared to $50.7 million, or 9.9% of sales, in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase in the dollar amount was primarily due to the inclusion of ATK Missile Systems and COI. The decrease in the amount as a percent of sales is due to a consistent amount of expenses being spread over a greater sales base, particularly at Lake City.

 

Six Months.  Operating expenses for the six months ended September 28, 2003 totaled $104.1 million, or 9.3% of sales, an increase of $6.6 million compared to $97.5 million, or 9.4% of sales, in the comparable period of the prior year. The increase in the dollar amount was primarily due to the inclusion of ATK Missile Systems and COI, along with an increase in research and development on several programs in the Precision Systems segment.

 

Income from Continuing Operations Before Interest and Income Taxes

 

Quarter.

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $69.7 million, or 12.3% of sales, compared to $64.1 million, or 12.5% of sales, in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase in dollars is primarily associated with the increase in sales. Included in the current year quarter was $7.5 million due to the successful resolution of a contract billing rate issue with the government, as discussed in the Sales section above. Offsetting this was the expected non-cash increase of approximately $8 million in pension expense as discussed in the Gross Profit section above.

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the Aerospace segment for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $37.6 million, or 15.6% of sales, compared to $31.7 million, or 15.0% of sales, in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase in dollars was driven by the $7.5 million due to the successful resolution of a contract billing rate issue with the government. Partially offsetting this was a decrease in connection with lower sales of GEM solid rocket booster programs.

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the Ammunition segment for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $19.4 million, or 9.8% of sales, compared to $17.7 million, or 10.6% of sales, in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The increase in dollars was driven primarily by higher military small-caliber ammunition volume. This was partially offset by a reduction in connection with the lower Mk-90 propellant volume, changes in product mix in civil ammunition, and the increase in pension expense.

 

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Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the Precision Systems segment for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $15.4 million, or 11.1% of sales, compared to $16.4 million, or 11.9% of sales, in the comparable quarter of the prior year. This decrease was primarily driven by reduced volume on high-margin international and fuzing contracts completed in the quarter ended September 29, 2002, along with the increase in pension expense. Partially offsetting these decreases was the acquisition of ATK Missile Systems, along with improvements in defense electronics and warning systems.

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes at the corporate level for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was a loss of $2.7 million, compared to a loss of $1.7 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. This loss primarily reflects expenses incurred for certain administrative functions that are performed centrally at corporate headquarters. The increase in the loss is primarily due to the increase in pension expense.

 

Six Months.

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $137.7 million, or 12.2% of sales, compared to $130.7 million, or 12.7% of sales, in the comparable period of the prior year. The increase in dollars is primarily associated with the increase in sales. As discussed in the Gross Profit section above, included in the current-year period was the curtailment gain of $7.2 million. Offsetting this was the net decrease of $4.5 million in the amounts related to the successful resolution of contract billing rate issues with the government, as discussed in the Sales section above, along with the expected non-cash increase of approximately $15 million in pension expense.

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the Aerospace segment for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $78.9 million, or 15.7% of sales, compared to $78.4 million, or 16.9% of sales, in the comparable period of the prior year. The slight increase in dollars was due to improved profitability on composite structures for the Boeing Delta family of rockets, along with Aerospace’s portion ($2.4 million) of the curtailment gain. These increases more than offset the net decrease of $4.5 million in the amounts related to the successful resolution of contract billing rate issues with the government.

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the Ammunition segment for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $35.3 million, or 9.5% of sales, compared to $30.0 million, or 8.9% of sales, in the comparable period of the prior year. The increase was driven primarily by higher military small-caliber ammunition volume. Also contributing to the increase was Ammunition’s portion ($2.4 million) of the curtailment gain. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in connection with the lower Mk-90 propellant volume, changes in product mix in civil ammunition, and the increase in pension expense.

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes for the Precision Systems segment for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $28.8 million, or 10.8% of sales, compared to $25.0 million, or 10.3% of sales, in the comparable period of the prior year. The increase primarily reflects the inclusion of ATK Missile Systems, along with program improvements in defense electronics and warning systems, missile defense, and tactical propulsion programs. Also contributing to the increase was Precision Systems’ portion ($2.5 million) of the curtailment gain. These increases were partially offset by reduced volume on high-margin international and fuzing contracts completed in the period ended September 29, 2002, and the increase in pension expense.

 

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes at the corporate level for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was a loss of $5.3 million, compared to a loss of $2.7 million in the comparable period of the prior year. This loss primarily reflects expenses incurred for certain administrative functions that are performed centrally at corporate headquarters. The increase in the loss is primarily due to the increase in pension expense.

 

Interest Expense

 

Quarter.  Net interest expense for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $15.0 million, an improvement of $1.7 million compared to $16.7 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2003. This improvement was due to a lower average outstanding debt balance and a lower average borrowing rate. Due to ATK’s adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections, on April 1, 2003, debt issuance costs that are written off when debt is extinguished, which were previously classified as extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, are now included in interest expense. This resulted in an increase in interest expense in the quarter ended September 29, 2002 of $0.1 million from the amount previously reported.

 

Six Months.  Net interest expense for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $29.8 million, an improvement of $18.3 million compared to $48.1 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2003. ATK’s adoption of SFAS 145 resulted in an increase in interest expense in the six months ended September 29, 2002 of $13.5 million from the amount previously reported. This improvement was

 

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due to a decrease in the amount of debt issuance costs written off during the period, along with a lower average outstanding debt balance and a lower average borrowing rate.

 

Income Tax Provision

 

Quarter.  The income tax provision for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $17.9 million, a decrease of $1.1 million compared to $19.0 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2003. ATK’s provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes. The income tax provisions for the quarters ended September 28, 2003 and September 29, 2002 represent effective tax rates of 32.7% and 40.0%, respectively. Income tax provisions for interim periods are based on estimated effective annual income tax rates. The estimated effective tax rate of 36.5% for fiscal 2004 reflects ATK’s current estimate of the fiscal 2004 tax implications associated with its business strategies. ATK’s tax provision for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 reflects a change in estimate relating to research tax credits for the fiscal years 1999 through 2002 which resulted in a $2.7 million reduction in the income tax provision.

 

Six Months.  The income tax provision for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $38.1 million, an increase of $5.1 million compared to $33.0 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2003. The income tax provisions for the six months ended September 28, 2003 and September 29, 2002 represent effective tax rates of 35.3% and 40.0%, respectively. ATK’s tax provision for the six months ended September 28, 2003 reflects a change in estimate relating to research tax credits for the fiscal years 1999 through 2002 which resulted in a $2.7 million reduction in the income tax provision.

 

Minority Interest Expense

 

Quarter.  The minority interest expense of $0.2 million in the quarter ended September 28, 2003 represents the minority owner’s portion of the income of a joint venture in which ATK is the primary owner. This joint venture was acquired with COI and is consolidated into ATK’s financial statements.

 

Six Months.  The minority interest expense of $0.3 million in the six month ended September 28, 2003 represents the minority owner’s portion of the income of a joint venture in which ATK is the primary owner.

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle

 

Six Months.  In the first quarter of fiscal 2003, ATK recorded a one-time gain for the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $3.8 million, net of taxes of $2.4 million. This gain was due to the write-off of negative goodwill upon ATK’s adoption of SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, on April 1, 2002.

 

Net Income

 

Quarter.  Net income for the quarter ended September 28, 2003 was $36.6 million, an increase of $8.1 million compared to $28.5 million in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2003. The increase was due to an increase in gross profit of $5.9 million, a decrease in net interest expense of $1.7 million, and a decrease in the income tax provision of $1.1 million, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses of $0.4 million and the minority interest expense of $0.2 million.

 

Six Months.  Net income for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $69.6 million, an increase of $16.3 million compared to $53.3 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2003. The increase was due to an increase in gross profit of $13.6 million and a decrease in net interest expense of $18.3 million, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses of $6.6 million, an increase in the income tax provision of $5.1 million, the absence of the gain for the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $3.8 million, and the minority interest expense of $0.3 million.

 

LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Cash Flows

 

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $70 million for the six months ended September 28, 2003, a decrease of $24 million compared to $94 million provided by operating activities in the comparable period of the prior year. Driving this decrease was $14 million in additional cash used for working capital, primarily in the Precision Systems segment; and $10 million in additional contributions that ATK made to its pension plans. The prior year period included the receipt of $17 million from the re-couponing of

 

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two of ATK’s swap contracts. Partially offsetting these were an increase in income from continuing operations of $20 million and an $18 million reduction in net income tax payments made.

 

Cash used for investing activities totaled $17 million for the six months ended September 28, 2003, a decrease of $41 million compared to $58 million used in the comparable period of the prior year. In the prior-year period, $45 million of cash was used in business acquisitions, while none was used in the current year period.

 

Cash used by financing activities for the six months ended September 28, 2003 was $20 million, compared to $26 million generated in the comparable period of fiscal 2003. The prior-year period included net proceeds from issuance of debt of $20 million, issued in connection with the acquisition of a business, while the current year period included repayment of debt of $26 million.

 

Debt

 

As of September 28, 2003 and March 31, 2003, long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 28, 2003

 

March 31, 2003

 

Tranche C term loan

 

$

399,442

 

$

425,000

 

Senior Subordinated Notes

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

Notes payable

 

174

 

187

 

Total debt outstanding

 

$

799,616

 

$

825,187

 

 

In May 2001, ATK issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes that mature on May 15, 2011. The outstanding notes are general unsecured obligations. The outstanding notes rank equal in right of payment with all of the future senior subordinated indebtedness and are subordinated in right of payment to all of the existing and future senior indebtedness, including the senior credit facilities. The outstanding notes are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by substantially all of ATK’s domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. These guarantees are senior subordinated obligations of the applicable subsidiary guarantors. Interest on the outstanding notes accrues at a rate of 8.50% per annum and is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. As of September 28, 2003, the interest rate on the Senior Subordinated Notes was 6.6% after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below.

 

In May 2002, ATK restructured its senior credit facilities, entering into a seven-year term loan, Tranche C, in the amount of $525 million. Debt issuance costs of $2.2 million are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Tranche C term loan. Through September 28, 2003, ATK had paid $125.6 million on its Tranche C term loan, of which $119.5 million represented prepayments. The senior credit facilities are secured by perfected first priority security interests, subject only to permitted liens, in substantially all of ATK’s tangible and intangible assets, including the capital stock of certain of its subsidiaries and are guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. Interest charges on the Tranche C term loan are at the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a fixed rate of 2.25%. As of September 28, 2003, the interest rate on the Tranche C term loan was 7.3% per annum after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below. As of September 28, 2003, ATK had no borrowings against its $250 million bank revolving credit facility and had outstanding letters of credit of $66.4 million, which reduced amounts available on the revolving facility to $183.6 million. Of this $183.6 million, $8.6 million may be used exclusively for the issuance of additional letters of credit and $175 million may be used for borrowings. Had ATK had an outstanding balance on the revolving credit loans, the interest rate would have been 3.4% per annum.

 

The scheduled minimum loan payments on outstanding long-term debt are $3.2 million in the rest of fiscal 2004, $4.0 million in each of fiscal 2005 through 2007, $192.2 million in fiscal 2008, and $592.2 million in fiscal 2009 or later. ATK’s total debt (current portion of debt and long-term debt) as a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and stockholders’ equity) was 59% as of September 28, 2003 and 63% as of March 31, 2003.

 

Net cash paid for interest totaled $27.7 million during the six months ended September 28, 2003 and $29.9 million in the six months ended September 29, 2002.

 

ATK’s senior credit facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes impose limitations on ATK’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, including capital leases, liens, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, sell assets,

 

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or merge or consolidate with or into another person. In addition, the senior credit facilities limit ATK’s ability to enter into sale-and-leaseback transactions and to make capital expenditures. The senior credit facilities also require that ATK meet and maintain specified financial ratios and tests, including: a minimum consolidated net worth, a maximum leverage ratio, and a minimum interest coverage ratio. ATK’s ability to comply with these covenants and to meet and maintain the financial ratios and tests may be affected by events beyond its control. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are subject to compliance with these covenants. As of September 28, 2003, ATK was in compliance with the covenants.

 

Interest Rate Swaps

 

ATK uses interest rate swaps to manage interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. ATK does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. Derivatives are used for hedging purposes only and must be designated as, and effective as, a hedge of identified risk exposure at the inception of the derivative contract. As of September 28, 2003, ATK had the following interest rate swaps (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

 

 

 

 

Notional Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Pay Fixed

 

Receive
Floating

 

Maturity Date

 

Amortizing swap

 

$

66,553

 

$

(3,468

)

6.59

%

1.10

%

November 2004

 

Amortizing swap

 

80,000

 

(4,975

)

5.25

%

1.10

%

December 2005

 

Amortizing swap

 

80,000

 

(5,009

)

5.27

%

1.10

%

December 2005

 

Non-amortizing swap

 

100,000

 

(14,500

)

6.06

%

1.11

%

November 2008

 

Derivative obligation

 

 

 

(27,952

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receive
Fixed

 

Pay
Floating

 

 

 

Non-amortizing swap

 

100,000

 

1,176

 

8.50

%

5.64

%

May 2011

 

Non-amortizing swap

 

100,000

 

2,010

 

8.50

%

5.43

%

May 2011

 

Derivative asset

 

 

 

3,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(24,766

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In May 2002, ATK entered into two nine-year swaps, with a $100 million notional value each, against ATK’s $400 million Senior Subordinated Notes. These swap agreements involve the exchange of amounts based on a variable rate of six-month LIBOR plus an adder rate over the life of the agreement, without an exchange of the notional amount upon which the payments are based. The differential to be paid or received as interest rates change is accrued and recognized as an adjustment of interest expense related to the debt. In fiscal 2003, ATK re-couponed its two $100 million floating-rate swap contracts. The transaction resulted in resetting the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.3% to LIBOR plus 3.7% and the receipt of $16.8 million cash, which is included in other long-term liabilities and is being amortized to reduce interest expense through May 2011.

 

The fair market value of ATK’s interest rate swaps was $(24.8 million) at September 28, 2003, an increase of $1.0 million since June 29, 2003. Of the fair market value of $(24.8 million), $(25.2 million) was recorded within other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet, $(1.4 million) was within accrued interest in other current liabilities, and $1.8 million was within other non-current assets.

 

Contingencies

 

Litigation.  From time to time, ATK is subject to various legal proceedings, including lawsuits, which arise out of, and are incidental to, the conduct of ATK’s business. ATK does not consider any of such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to its business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

 

Environmental Remediation.  ATK’s operations and ownership or use of real property are subject to a number of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. At certain sites, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate or remediate. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of violations or liabilities of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.

 

The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s current estimate of the present value of the probable and reasonably estimable costs related to known remediation obligations. The receivable represents the present value of the amount that ATK expects to

 

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recover, as discussed below. Both the liability and receivable have been discounted to reflect the present value of the expected future cash flows, using a discount rate, net of estimated inflation, of 3.75% as of September 28, 2003, 3.25% as of June 29, 2003, and 3.50% as of March 31, 2003. The increase in the rate during the quarter ended September 28, 2003 resulted in a reduction of expense of approximately $850,000 in the quarter. The net increase in the rate since March 31, 2003 resulted in a reduction of expense of approximately $450,000 in the six months ended September 28, 2003. The following is a summary of the amounts recorded for environmental remediation (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 28, 2003

 

March 31, 2003

 

 

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(61,299

)

$

26,750

 

$

(61,865

)

$

26,415

 

Unamortized discount

 

11,039

 

(3,443

)

11,675

 

(3,821

)

Present value amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(50,260

)

$

23,307

 

$

(50,190

)

$

22,594

 

 

Of the $50.3 million net liability as of September 28, 2003, $8.1 million was recorded within other current liabilities and $42.2 million was recorded within other long-term liabilities. Of the $23.3 million net receivable, $5.8 million was recorded within other current assets and $17.5 million was recorded within other non-current assets. As of September 28, 2003, the estimated discounted range of reasonably possible costs of environmental remediation was $50.3 million to $89.2 million.

 

ATK expects that a portion of its environmental compliance and remediation costs will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts. Some of the remediation costs that are not recoverable from the U.S. Government that are associated with facilities purchased in a business acquisition may be covered by various indemnification agreements. As part of its acquisition of the Hercules Aerospace Company in fiscal 1995, ATK assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the facilities acquired from Hercules (the Hercules Facilities). ATK believes that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the Hercules Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, and that those environmental remediation costs not recoverable under these contracts will be covered by Hercules Incorporated (Hercules) under environmental agreements entered into in connection with the Hercules acquisition. Under these agreements, Hercules has agreed to indemnify ATK for environmental conditions relating to releases or hazardous waste activities occurring prior to ATK’s purchase of the Hercules Facilities; fines relating to pre-acquisition environmental compliance; and environmental claims arising out of breaches of Hercules’s representations and warranties. Hercules is not required to indemnify ATK for any individual claims below $50,000. Hercules is obligated to indemnify ATK for the lowest cost response of remediation required at the facility that is acceptable to the applicable regulatory agencies. ATK is not responsible for conducting any remedial activities with respect to the Kenvil, NJ facility or the Clearwater, FL facility. Hercules’ environmental indemnity obligation relating to contamination on federal lands remains effective, provided that ATK gives notice of any claims related to federal lands on or before December 31, 2005.

 

ATK generally assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the Thiokol Facilities acquired from Alcoa Inc. in fiscal 2002. While ATK expects that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the acquired Thiokol Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, ATK has recorded an accrual to cover those environmental remediation costs at these facilities that will not be recovered through U.S. Government contracts. ATK is responsible for any costs not recovered through U.S. Government contracts at Thiokol Facilities up to $29 million; ATK and Alcoa have agreed to split evenly any amounts between $29 million and $49 million, subject to ATK having appropriately notified Alcoa of any issues prior to January 30, 2004; and ATK is responsible for any payments in excess of $49 million.

 

With respect to the civil ammunition business’ facilities purchased from Blount in fiscal 2002, Blount has agreed to indemnify ATK for certain compliance and remediation liabilities, to the extent those liabilities are related to pre-closing environmental conditions at or related to these facilities. Some other remediation costs are expected to be paid directly by a third party pursuant to an existing indemnification agreement with Blount. Blount’s indemnification obligations relating to environmental matters, which extend for five years following closing, are capped at $30 million, less any other indemnification payments made for breaches of representations and warranties. The third party’s obligations, which extend through November 4, 2007, are capped at approximately $125 million, less payments previously made.

 

ATK also has an indemnification agreement from The Boeing Company in connection with the facilities of ATK Gun Systems, which was acquired in fiscal 2003.

 

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ATK cannot ensure that the U.S. Government, Hercules, Alcoa, Blount, Boeing, or other third parties will reimburse it for any particular environmental costs or reimburse ATK in a timely manner or that any claims for indemnification will not be disputed. U.S. Government reimbursements for cleanups are financed out of a particular agency’s operating budget and the ability of a particular governmental agency to make timely reimbursements for cleanup costs will be subject to national budgetary constraints. ATK’s failure to obtain full or timely reimbursement from the U.S. Government, Hercules, Alcoa, Blount, Boeing, or other third parties could have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows. While ATK has environmental management programs in place to mitigate these risks, and environmental laws and regulations have not had a material adverse effect on ATK’s operating results, financial condition, or cash flows in the past, it is difficult to predict whether they will have a material impact in the future.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this report.

 

INFLATION

 

In the opinion of management, inflation has not had a significant impact upon the results of ATK’s operations. The selling prices under contracts, the majority of which are long term, generally include estimated costs to be incurred in future periods. These cost projections can generally be negotiated into new buys under fixed-price government contracts, while actual cost increases are recoverable on cost-type contracts.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There have been no material changes in ATK’s market risk during the quarter ended September 28, 2003. For additional information, refer to Item 7A of ATK’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2003.

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of September 28, 2003, ATK’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of ATK’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and have concluded that ATK’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in ATK’s periodic SEC filings. During the quarter ended September 28, 2003, there were no changes in ATK’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ATK’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, ATK is subject to various legal proceedings, including lawsuits, which arise out of, and are incidental to, the ordinary conduct of ATK’s business. ATK does not consider any of such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to its business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on its future operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

 

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

(a)                                  On August 5, 2003, the registrant held its annual meeting of stockholders.

 

(b)                                 At the annual meeting, the following persons were elected directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders: Frances D. Cook; Gilbert F. Decker; Jonathan G. Guss; David E. Jeremiah; Paul David Miller; Daniel J. Murphy, Jr.; Robert W. RisCassi; Michael T. Smith; and William G. Van Dyke.

 

(c)                                  At the above annual meeting, the stockholders voted upon the following proposals: (1) election of directors; (2) ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004; and (3) a stockholder proposal. The votes cast on each of the above proposals were as follows:

 

Proposal Number 1:  Election of Directors

 

 

 

Votes Cast

 

 

 

For

 

Withheld

 

Frances D. Cook

 

30,356,555

 

504,723

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gilbert F. Decker

 

29,560,333

 

1,300,945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan G. Guss

 

30,350,817

 

510,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David E. Jeremiah

 

29,558,054

 

1,303,224

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul David Miller

 

30,122,766

 

738,512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daniel J. Murphy, Jr.

 

30,358,653

 

502,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert W. RisCassi

 

30,378,562

 

482,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael T. Smith

 

29,446,391

 

1,414,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William G. Van Dyke

 

29,269,193

 

1,592,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broker non-votes: None

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Proposal Number 2:  Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004

 

For

 

Votes Cast
Against

 

Abstain

 

29,089,051

 

1,708,725

 

63,502

 

 

Proposal Number 3:  Stockholder proposal – Weaponization of Space

 

For

 

Votes Cast
Against

 

Abstain

 

1,092,693

 

26,529,556

 

1,398,895

 

 

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a)                                  Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description of Exhibit (and document from
which incorporated by reference, if applicable)

 

 

 

4.1

 

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, among the Registrant and Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, et al. (as amended, restated and set forth as Exhibit A to the Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2002, among the Registrant, the Borrowing Subsidiaries named therein, the Lenders named therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent, under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 20, 2001)

4.2

 

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 20, 2003, among the Registrant, its subsidiaries and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as trustee.

10.1

 

Schedule of Directors and Executive Officers of Alliant Techsystems Inc. Who Have Executed Indemnification Agreements as of November 12, 2003.

31.1

 

Rule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

 

Rule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(b)                                 Reports on Form 8-K.

 

On August 7, 2003, ATK furnished information under Item 9 of Form 8-K pursuant to Regulation FD and Item 12, indicating that ATK had issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2003.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: November 12, 2003

By:

 

/s/ Eric S. Rangen

 

Name:

 

Eric S. Rangen

 

Title:

 

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(On behalf of the registrant and as principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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