10-K 1 a07-14662_110k.htm 10-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007

OR

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

For the transition period from                 to                 

Commission file number 1-10582

GRAPHIC

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

 

Common Stock, par value $.01
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

 

New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o  No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by 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 x  No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer x        Accelerated Filer o        Non-Accelerated Filer o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No x

As of October 1, 2006, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $2.658 billion (based upon the closing price of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on September 29, 2006).

As of April 28, 2007, there were 33,121,292 shares of the Registrant’s voting common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III.

 




TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

 

PART I

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Business

 

2

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

12

 

Item 1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

 

21

 

Item 2.

 

Properties

 

21

 

Item 3.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

22

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

23

 

PART II

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

24

 

Item 6.

 

Selected Financial Data

 

28

 

Item 7.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

29

 

Item 7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

56

 

Item 8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

57

 

Item 9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

99

 

Item 9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

99

 

Item 9B.

 

Other Information

 

102

 

PART III

 

 

 

 

 

Item 10.

 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

 

102

 

Item 11.

 

Executive Compensation

 

102

 

Item 12.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

102

 

Item 13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

103

 

Item 14.

 

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

 

103

 

PART IV

 

 

 

 

 

Item 15.

 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

104

 

SIGNATURES

 

105

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

106

 

 




PART I

ITEM 1.                BUSINESS

Alliant Techsystems Inc. (“ATK” or the “Company”) is an advanced weapon and space systems company with approximately 16,000 employees and operations in 21 states.

ATK was incorporated in Delaware in 1990 when Honeywell Inc. spun off its defense businesses to its stockholders. The spin-off became effective in September 1990, when Honeywell transferred to ATK substantially all of the assets and liabilities of those businesses. Honeywell subsequently distributed to its stockholders in October 1990 all of ATK’s outstanding common stock on a pro rata basis. In 1995 we entered the aerospace market with the acquisition of Hercules Aerospace. Since then we have grown to become a leading supplier of aerospace and defense products to the U.S. government, allied nations, and prime contractors. We are also a major supplier of ammunition and related accessories to law enforcement agencies and commercial customers.

We have grown significantly over the past several years as a result of both internal expansion and a series of acquisitions, including:

·       Thiokol Propulsion in April 2001.

·       The Sporting Equipment Group of Blount International, Inc. in December 2001.

·       The ordnance business of The Boeing Company in May 2002.

·       The assets of Science and Applied Technology, Inc. in October 2002.

·       Composite Optics, Inc. in January 2003.

·       Micro Craft and GASL in November 2003.

·       Mission Research Corporation in March 2004.

·       The PSI Group in September 2004.

We conduct our business through a number of separate legal entities that are listed in Exhibit 21 to this report. These legal entities are grouped into our operating segments. Effective April 1, 2006, we realigned our business operations. As a result of this realignment, we changed the name of our ATK Thiokol segment to Launch Systems Group and changed the name of our Ammunition segment to Ammunition Systems Group, and consolidated the Precision Systems, Advanced Propulsion and Space Systems, and ATK Mission Research segments into a new segment, Mission Systems Group. In addition, a program was transferred from the Mission Systems Group to the Launch Systems Group as of April 1, 2006. Following this realignment, we have three segments: Mission Systems Group, Ammunition Systems Group, and Launch Systems Group. The April 1, 2006 realignment is reflected in the information contained in this report and the segment information for prior periods has been restated.

Sales, income before interest, income taxes and minority interest, total assets, and other financial data for each segment for the three years ended March 31, 2007 are set forth in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, included in Item 8 of this report.

References in this report to a particular fiscal year are to the year ended March 31 of that calendar year.

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Mission Systems Group

The Mission Systems Group operates in four areas: Weapon Systems, Aerospace Systems, Space Systems, and Technical Services.

Weapon Systems

We develop and produce advanced missile systems, precision-guided munitions, force protection systems, speed-of-light weapons, soldier weapon systems, barrier systems, and large-caliber ammunition for the U.S. government and its allies. We are also a subcontractor to prime contractors, supplying tactical and hypersonic propulsion systems, warheads, fuzes, and missile defense divert and control systems.

As a prime contractor, we are developing low-cost, innovative advanced weapon systems that will provide precision and effectiveness for combat forces, artillery batteries, naval gun systems, tanks, and tactical aircraft. Major programs include the Precision Guided Mortar Munition, Precision Guidance Kit, Ballistic Trajectory Extended Range Munition, Mid-Range Munition, and Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile. We also produce 120mm ammunition for main battle tanks and 105mm ammunition for mobile gun systems.

Our force protection weapon systems are designed to protect military forces from ground and air threats. Key programs include the Spider combat barrier systems; the Shielder anti-tank barrier system; the XM25 airburst weapon system; and the Pulsed-Energy Projectile non-lethal weapon.

As a subcontractor, our work in missile defense primarily includes production of the third-stage motor and divert and attitude control system for the Standard Missile-3, the interceptor component of the U.S. Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System.

We produce rocket motors for tactical weapons fired by aircraft, ships, ground platforms, and combat troops. Major programs include propulsion for the only two U.S. air-to-air missiles in production, the Sidewinder and the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile; propulsion for the Army’s surface-to-surface, Non-Line of Sight—Precision Attack Missile; the Hellfire and Maverick air-to-surface missiles; and the Evolved Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile. We also manufacture warheads for air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles.

We develop and produce precision fuzes to detonate military munitions, including conventional and precision-guided air-delivered bombs, artillery rounds, medium-caliber ammunition and mortar projectiles, and training hand grenades.

Aerospace Systems

We are a prime contractor on a variety of electronic warfare and aircraft integration programs. We also supply products to other prime contractors, including precision-engineered, low-observable structural components, high-temperature engine components, and high-performance radomes and apertures.

Electronic warfare products include the AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System, designed to protect aircraft against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles and laser-guided and laser-aided threats.

We are integrating sensor, display, and radar systems on military and commercial aircraft used by the Air National Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. The aircraft perform a variety of missions, including border surveillance, drug enforcement, intelligence gathering, and search and rescue.

Our lightweight, high-strength composite structures fly on aircraft and space launch vehicles. Aircraft structures include fan containment cases for the new General Electric GEnx aircraft engine, components for the F-22 Raptor, and an extensive range of external skins and components for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Space launch structures fly on commercial rockets used to deploy satellites and on military rockets

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used for ballistic missile defense, prompt global strike, strategic nuclear deterrence, and satellite launch and deployment.

Space Systems

We supply a wide variety of satellite components and sub-systems to prime contractors, classified customers, and other ATK businesses, for military, civil, and commercial applications.

We design and produce solar arrays and solar panel substrates that generate power during the life of spacecraft. Major products include the Puma Solar Array for Global Positioning System satellites; Ultraflex solar array for civil space programs; and the Advanced Deployable Solar Sail.

We supply optical support structures that perform with precision in cryogenic temperatures, providing spacecraft telescopes and imaging systems like the Hubble Space Telescope the stability required for astronomical observations.

Our titanium propellant tanks for satellites, space launch vehicles, and space exploration vehicles have been part of many U.S. launch vehicles and geosynchronous earth orbit satellites.

Major composite products include advanced lightweight, high-performance radio frequency antenna reflectors and antennas that enable spacecraft to send and receive communications. We also produce composite bus structures, towers, and subsystems that house flight systems for satellites. Our mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms and masts play a role in the launch and recovery of space hardware.

Our STAR™ orbit insertion motors place satellites into orbit, serve as upper stages for launch vehicles, and provide earth escape velocity for spacecraft. Our STAR™ retro/separation motors separate payloads from launch vehicles and decelerate spacecraft as they descend to land on planetary surfaces.

Technical Services

We provide scientific, engineering, and technical assistance; contract research and development services; and specialized testing to prime contractors and government agencies. Our areas of technical expertise include radio frequency design; advanced signal processing; electro-optical and infrared systems; hardened microelectronics; and system survivability.

Ammunition Systems Group

The Ammunition Systems Group develops and produces military ammunition and gun systems; civil ammunition and accessories; and propellant and energetic materials. It also operates the U.S. Army ammunition plants in Independence, Missouri and Radford, Virginia.

Military Ammunition and Gun Systems

We manufacture a variety of small-caliber training and combat ammunition rounds at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri, where production totaled approximately 1.4 billion rounds in fiscal year 2007. The Lake City contract represented approximately 14% of ATK’s total fiscal 2007 sales. ATK took over operation of this facility on April 1, 2000 and is responsible for managing it, including leasing excess space to third parties in the private sector. ATK has a 10-year production contract to supply the Army’s small-caliber ammunition needs that expires April 1, 2010. ATK also has a facilities-use contract for the plant that expires in April 2025. Although the facilities-use contract expires 15 years after the plant production contract, if the plant production contract is not renewed, ATK believes the U.S. Army would relieve ATK of all of its obligations under the facilities-use contract. We also conduct small-caliber ammunition research and development activities for the U.S. Army. Current projects include

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the development of technology to replace lead in training ammunition with more environmentally friendly materials and caseless ammunition.

Medium-caliber ammunition products comprise various families of training and tactical ammunition fired from ground and air combat platforms like the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Light Armored Vehicle, Apache and Blackhawk helicopters, A-10 close-combat support aircraft, and AC-130 gunship aircraft. New products include air-bursting ammunition.

We develop and manufacture a family of chain guns for medium-caliber gun systems that provides armament for U.S. and allied combat vehicles, helicopters, and naval vessels. Our gun systems are used on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Light Armored Vehicle, Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, and Apache helicopter. We have supplied more than 15,000 medium-caliber gun systems to the U.S. military and 20 allied nations, including Poland, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, and the Czech Republic.

Civil Ammunition and Accessories

We develop and supply ammunition to law enforcement agencies and sport shooting enthusiasts under several different brands, including Federal Premium®, Fusion®, CCI®, Speer®, Blazer® and Estate Cartridge®. Our sport shooting products are distributed through mass merchants and specialty sporting equipment stores and distributors. Law enforcement products are sold to agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Our accessory portfolio includes products and equipment for sport shooting enthusiasts who reload their own ammunition; gun care products; targets and traps; and rifle scope mounts. They are marketed under a number of different brands, including RCBS®, Outers®, Champion®, Shooter’s Ridge®, Weaver®, Redfield®, and Simmons®. They are distributed through mass merchants and specialty sporting equipment stores and distributors.

Propellant and Energetic Material

We develop and manufacture solid extruded propellant for more than 25 types of military ammunition and rocket systems. Major production programs include propellant for medium caliber and tank ammunition, artillery charge systems, and air and ground launched rockets. We also produce commercial gun powder for sporting ammunition manufacturers and hunters and sport shooters who reload their own ammunition.

We are the only supplier of TNT to the U.S. Department of Defense. This product is used primarily as explosive material for bombs and artillery projectiles and is produced at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia. We are also the only North American supplier of military-specification nitrocellulose used in all small, medium and large caliber propellant, and rocket motors.

Launch Systems Group

The Launch Systems Group produces rocket motor systems for human and cargo launch vehicles, conventional and strategic missiles, and missile defense interceptors. Other products include ordnance which includes decoy and illuminating flares.

Human Space Launch Vehicles

We are the sole manufacturer of the Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (“RSRM”) used to launch the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (“NASA”) Space Shuttle. In addition, we manufacture the booster separation systems that release the motors away from the Shuttle orbiter and the main liquid

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fuel tank. A set of two RSRMs provides propulsion, in tandem with a liquid propulsion system, for the Space Shuttle. The RSRM uses a metal case and nozzle components that are recovered from the ocean after each flight. The metal cases and nozzle components are then cleaned, refurbished, and manufactured for reuse. The RSRM program represented 11% of ATK’s total fiscal 2007 sales.

In 2006, we were chosen by NASA to design, develop, and manufacture the first-stage for the next-generation Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle, which will replace the Space Shuttle scheduled for retirement from service as early as 2010. As the prime contractor for first-stage, in addition to a new five segment motor derived from the Space Shuttle’s four segment Reusable Solid Rocket Motor, we are also responsible for thrust vector control, stage separation motors, forward and aft interface structures, ordnance, and parachute recovery systems. The first test flight is scheduled for 2009.

We recently submitted our proposal to NASA in the competition for the Ares I Upper Stage contract. In this proposal, we lead a team including Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne to perform development and production of the upper stage of the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle. The contract spans a 10 year period and it is expected that NASA will make its selection in August 2007.

We are also on a team selected by NASA to build the launch abort system for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, the primary payload for the Ares I vehicle. We are designing, developing, and manufacturing the main separation motor that is located on top of the Orion capsule that is designed to pull the crew away from the launch vehicle should problems develop during the launch phase.

Cargo Space Launch Vehicles

The five-segment reusable solid rocket motor we are developing for the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle will also serve as the first-stage propulsion system for the NASA Ares V Cargo Launch Vehicle, the primary heavy lift launch vehicle supporting future missions to the Moon and beyond. Development activities to support application of the five-segment motor to the Ares V are expected to begin by 2010.

We are also developing the ATK Launch Vehicle in response to an emerging need for an operational responsive capability to quickly place small communications and surveillance satellites in orbit in support of military operations. The inaugural suborbital launch is planned for late 2007.

We manufacture a variety of rocket motor systems for launch vehicles that place payloads into orbit for commercial and government customers. These include motors supporting Boeing Delta launch vehicles; Orion® motors for Orbital Science Corporation Pegasus®, Taurus®, and Minotaur launch vehicles; and CASTOR® motors for Japan’s H-IIA rocket and the Orbital Taurus rocket.

Conventional and Strategic Missiles

We are refurbishing all three rocket motor stages for the U.S. Air Force silo-based Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile under a contract from Northrop Grumman. We also manufacture rocket motor systems for all three stages of the U.S. Navy submarine-launched Trident II (D5) missile under a contract from Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company.

Conventional missile development programs include the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Launched Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, which will travel at supersonic speed to reach targets within 15 minutes to provide the U.S. with a prompt global strike capability. Together with Lockheed Martin, we successfully completed a booster system demonstration for this program in 2006.

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Missile Defense Interceptors

Under a contract from Orbital Sciences Corporation, we supply Orion® rocket motor systems for all three stages of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, which is designed to intercept and destroy long-range ballistic missiles during their midcourse phase of flight.

We supply rocket motor systems for all three stages of the Kinetic Energy Interceptor, which is designed to destroy medium-range, intermediate-range, and intercontinental ballistic missiles during the boost and ascent phases of flight. Northrop Grumman is the prime contractor on the program.

Customers

Our sales come primarily from contracts with agencies of the U.S. Government and its prime contractors and subcontractors. As the various U.S. Government customers, including the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the U.S. Navy, make independent purchasing decisions, we do not generally regard the U.S. Government as one customer. Instead, we view each agency as a separate customer.

Fiscal 2007 sales by customer were as follows:

Sales to:

 

 

 

Percent of Sales

 

U.S. Army

 

 

29

%

 

U.S. Air Force

 

 

17

%

 

NASA

 

 

15

%

 

U.S. Navy

 

 

13

%

 

Other U.S. Government customers

 

 

5

%

 

Total U.S. Government customers

 

 

79

%

 

Commercial and foreign customers

 

 

21

%

 

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

Sales to U.S. Government and its prime contractors during the last three fiscal years were as follows:

Fiscal

 

 

 

U.S. Government sales

 

Percent of sales

 

2007

 

 

$

2,817 million

 

 

 

79

%

 

2006

 

 

2,549 million

 

 

 

79

%

 

2005

 

 

2,186 million

 

 

 

78

%

 

 

Our reliance on U.S. Government contracts entails inherent benefits and risks, including those particular to the aerospace and defense industry. We derived approximately 14% of our total fiscal 2007 sales from the military small-caliber ammunition contract at Lake City and approximately 11% from the Reusable Solid Rocket Motor contract with NASA. No other single contract contributed more than 10% of our sales in fiscal 2007. Our top five contracts accounted for approximately 37% of fiscal 2007 sales.

The breakdown of our fiscal 2007 sales to the U.S. Government as a prime contractor and a subcontractor was as follows:

Sales as a prime contractor

 

62

%

Sales as a subcontractor

 

38

%

Total

 

100

%

 

No single customer, other than the U.S. Government customers listed above, accounted for more than 10% of our fiscal 2007 sales.

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Foreign sales for each of the last three fiscal years are summarized below:

Fiscal

 

 

 

Foreign sales

 

Percent of sales

 

2007

 

$

247 million

 

 

6.9

%

 

2006

 

227 million

 

 

7.1

%

 

2005

 

195 million

 

 

7.0

%

 

 

Sales to foreign governments must be approved by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. State Department or U.S. Commerce Department. Our products are sold both directly and through the U.S. Government to U.S. allies. Approximately 48% of these sales were in the Mission Systems Group, 47% of these sales were in the Ammunition Systems Group, and 5% were in the Launch Systems Group.

Our major law enforcement customers include large metropolitan police departments, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Secret Service. Major customers of our civil ammunition business include retailers such as Wal-Mart, Cabela’s, and Gander Mountain, as well as large wholesale distributors.

Backlog

Contracted backlog is the estimated value of contracts for which we are authorized to incur costs and for which orders have been recorded, but for which revenue has not yet been recognized. The total amount of contracted backlog was approximately $4.0 billion and $3.7 billion as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Included in contracted backlog as of March 31, 2007 was $0.4 billion of contracts not yet funded. Approximately 27% of contracted backlog as of March 31, 2007 is not expected to be filled within fiscal 2008.

Total backlog, which includes contracted backlog plus the value of unexercised options, was approximately $4.7 billion as of March 31, 2007 and $4.8 billion as of March 31, 2006.

Seasonality

Sales of sporting ammunition have been historically lower in our first fiscal quarter. Our other businesses are not generally seasonal in nature.

Competition

Our aerospace and defense businesses compete against other U.S. and foreign prime contractors and subcontractors, many of which have substantially more resources to deploy than we do in the pursuit of government and industry contracts. Our ability to compete successfully in this environment depends on a number of factors, including the effectiveness and innovativeness of research and development programs, our ability to offer better program performance than our competitors at a lower cost, our readiness with respect to facilities, equipment, and personnel to undertake the programs for which we compete, and our past performance and demonstrated capabilities. Additional information on the risks related to competition can be found under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. of this report.

Our civil ammunition and accessory businesses compete against manufacturers with well-established brand names and strong market positions. A key strategy in these highly competitive markets is the consistent flow of new and innovative products. We also attempt to control operating costs, particularly for raw materials, since retail consumer purchasing decisions are often driven by price. Enhanced product performance is especially important to our law enforcement customers since they rely on our products to protect and serve the public.

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ATK generally faces competition from a number of competitors in each business area, although no single competitor competes along all three of ATK’s segments. ATK’s principal competitors in each of its segments are as follows:

Mission Systems Group:   Aerojet-General Corporation, a subsidiary of GenCorp Inc.; General Dynamics Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Raytheon Company; Textron Inc.; Pratt & Whitney Space and Missile Propulsion of United Technologies Corporation; The Boeing Company; L-3 Communications Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; GKN plc; AAR Corp.; Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc.; Goodrich Corporation; Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation; Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC); Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of Ball Corporation; and Georgia University of Technology.

Ammunition Systems Group:   General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation; BAE Systems; Winchester Ammunition of Olin Corporation; Remington Arms; and various smaller manufacturers and importers, including Hornady, Black Hills Ammunition, Wolf, Rio Ammunition, Fiocchi Ammunition, and Selliers & Belloitt.

Launch Systems Group:   Aerojet-General Corporation, a subsidiary of GenCorp Inc. and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation.

Research and Development

We conduct extensive research and development (“R&D”) activities. Company-funded R&D is primarily for the development of next-generation technology. Customer-funded R&D comprises primarily activities we conduct under contracts with the U.S. Government and its prime contractors. R&D expenditures in each of the last three fiscal years were as follows:

Fiscal

 

 

 

Company-funded
Research and Development

 

Customer-funded
Research and Development

 

2007

 

 

$

61.5 million

 

 

 

$

596.6 million

 

 

2006

 

 

51.5 million

 

 

 

594.9 million

 

 

2005

 

 

39.1 million

 

 

 

478.1 million

 

 

 

Raw Materials

We use a broad range of raw materials in manufacturing our products, including aluminum, steel, copper, lead, graphite fiber, and epoxy resins and adhesives. We monitor the sources from which we purchase these materials in an attempt to ensure there are adequate supplies to support our operations. We also monitor the prices of materials, particularly commodity metals like copper, which have increased dramatically over the past several years.

We procure these materials from a variety of sources. In the case of our government contracts, we are often required to purchase from sources approved by the U.S. Department of Defense. When these suppliers or others choose to eliminate certain materials we require from their product offering, we attempt to qualify other suppliers or replacement materials to ensure there are no disruptions to our operations. Additional information on the risks related to raw materials can be found under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. of this report.

Patents and Tradenames

As of March 31, 2007, we owned 417 U.S. patents and 365 foreign patents. We also had approximately 145 U.S. patent applications and approximately 150 foreign patent applications pending.

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Although we manufacture various products covered by patents, we do not believe that any single existing patent, license, or group of patents is material to our success. We believe that unpatented research, development, and engineering skills also make an important contribution to our business. The U.S. Government typically receives royalty-free licenses to inventions made under U.S. Government contracts. Consistent with our policy to protect proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure, we ordinarily require employees to sign confidentiality agreements as a condition of employment.

As many of our products are complex and involve patented and other proprietary technologies, we face a risk of claims that we have infringed upon third-party intellectual property rights. Such claims could result in costly and time-consuming litigation, the invalidation of intellectual property rights, or increased licensing costs.

Regulatory Matters

U.S. Governmental Contracts

We are subject to the procurement policies and procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”). The FAR governs all aspects of government contracting, including competition and acquisition planning; contracting methods and contract types; contractor qualifications; and acquisition procedures. Every government contract contains a list of FAR provisions that must be complied with in order for the contract to be awarded. The FAR provides for regular audits and reviews of contract procurement, performance, and administration. Failure to comply with the provisions of the FAR could result in contract termination.

The U.S. Government may terminate its contracts with its suppliers, either for its convenience or in the event of a default as a result of our failure to perform under the applicable contract. If a cost-plus contract is terminated for convenience, we are entitled to reimbursement of our approved costs and payment of a total fee proportionate to the percentage of the work completed under the contract. If a fixed-price contract is terminated for convenience, we are entitled to payment for items delivered to and accepted by the U.S. Government and fair compensation for work performed plus the costs of settling and paying claims by terminated subcontractors, other settlement expenses, and a reasonable profit on the costs incurred or committed. If a contract termination is for default, we are paid an amount agreed upon for completed and partially completed products and services accepted by the U.S. Government and may be liable to the U.S. Government for repayment of any advance payments and progress payments related to the terminated portions of the contract, as well as excess costs incurred by the U.S. Government in procuring undelivered items from another source. Additional information on the risks related to government contracts can be found under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. of this report.

We also must comply with U.S. and foreign laws governing the export of munitions and other controlled products and commodities. These include regulations relating to import-export control; exchange controls; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and the anti-boycott provisions of the U.S. Export Administration Act.

Environmental

Our operations are subject to a number of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations that govern the discharge, treatment, storage, remediation and disposal of certain materials and wastes. Compliance with these laws and regulations is a responsibility we take seriously. We believe that forward-looking, proper, and cost-effective management of air, land, and water resources is vital to the long-term success of our business. Our environmental policy identifies key objectives for implementing this commitment throughout our operations. Additional information on the risks related to environmental matters can be found under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. of this report.

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Employees

As of March 31, 2007, ATK had approximately 16,000 employees. Approximately 12% of these employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. The majority of represented employees work at three locations. Two of the major collective bargaining agreements have three-year terms, expiring in 2010. One agreement will be renegotiated in the fall of 2007.

Executive Officers

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to ATK’s executive officers as of May 1, 2007:

Name

 

 

 

Age

 

Title

 

Daniel J. Murphy

 

 

58

 

 

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Steven J. Cortese

 

 

45

 

 

Senior Vice President Washington Operations

 

John J. Cronin

 

 

50

 

 

Senior Vice President and President Mission Systems Group

 

Mark W. DeYoung

 

 

48

 

 

Senior Vice President and President Ammunition Systems Group

 

Ronald D. Dittemore

 

 

55

 

 

Senior Vice President and President Launch Systems Group

 

Mark L. Mele

 

 

50

 

 

Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy

 

Paula J. Patineau

 

 

53

 

 

Senior Vice President Human Resources and Administrative Services

 

Keith D. Ross

 

 

50

 

 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

 

John L. Shroyer

 

 

43

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Each of the above individuals serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and is subject to reelection annually on the date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. No family relationship exists among any of the executive officers or among any of them and any director of ATK. There are no outstanding loans from ATK to any of these individuals. Information regarding the employment history (in each case with ATK unless otherwise indicated) of each of the executive officers is set forth below.

Daniel J. Murphy has served as CEO since October 2003, and as Chairman of the Board since April 2005. From 2002 to 2003, he was Group Vice President, Precision Systems. From 2001 to 2002, he served as President of ATK Tactical Systems Company. Prior to joining ATK in 2000, he served for 30 years in the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of Vice Admiral.

Steven J. Cortese has held his present position since joining ATK in October 2006. Prior to joining ATK, he served as Vice President, Programs and Budgets for Lockheed Martin Washington Operations from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that he served the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee in a number of key staff leadership posts from 1986 to 2003, including Minority and Majority Staff Director for the full committee.

John J. Cronin has held his present position since April 2006. He joined ATK following a 20-year career with Raytheon Company where he served as President of Raytheon Systems Ltd., United Kingdom, from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that he served as Director of Advanced Systems and Vice President for Future Surface Combatants and Deputy General Manager for Naval and Maritime Integrated Systems at Raytheon Company.

Mark W. DeYoung has served in his present position since 2002, holding the title of Senior Vice President and President Ammunition Systems Group since April 2006, Senior Vice President, Ammunition, from 2004 to 2006, and Group Vice President, Ammunition, from 2002 to 2004. He was President, ATK Ammunition and Related Products, from 2001 to 2002. Before that, he was President, ATK Lake City Ammunition.

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Ronald D. Dittemore has held his present position since 2004, holding the title of Senior Vice President and President Launch Systems Group since April 2006 and Senior Vice President, ATK Thiokol from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Dittemore joined ATK in 2003 as assistant to the Chief Operating Officer, following a 26-year career with NASA. He served in several NASA senior executive positions, including Director of the Space Shuttle Program.

Mark L. Mele has served in his present position since 2005. He was Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, from 2004 to 2005, and Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that he was Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Planning.

Paula J. Patineau has held her present position since 2004. From April 2004 until November 2004, she was Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. From 2002 to 2004, she was Vice President and Chief People Officer. She was Vice President, Human Resources, and Senior Financial Officer from 2000 to 2002.

Keith D. Ross has held his present position since 2004. From 2001 to 2004, he served as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel. Prior to joining ATK, Mr. Ross held corporate legal positions in the manufacturing and financial services industries and was an attorney with the law firm of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher.

John L. Shroyer has held his present position since April 2006. From November 2005 to April 2006 he served as Vice President, Operations. He served as Vice President and General Manager, ATK Ordnance Systems from 2004 to November 2005. From 2002 to 2004, he was President of ATK Tactical Systems. He was Vice President, ATK Tactical Systems from 2001 to 2002, and Vice President and Treasurer, ATK Tactical Systems, from 2000 to 2001. 

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You can find reports on our company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on our Internet site at www.atk.com under the “Investor Relations” heading free of charge. These include our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We make these reports available as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

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ITEM 1A.        RISK FACTORS

ATK is subject to a number of risks, including those related to being a U.S. Government contractor. Some of the risks facing ATK are discussed below.

ATK’s business could be adversely impacted by reductions or changes in NASA or U.S. Government military spending.

As the majority of ATK’s sales are to the U.S. Government and its prime contractors, ATK depends heavily on the contracts underlying these programs. Also, significant portions of ATK’s sales come from a small number of contracts. ATK’s top five contracts, all of which are contracts with the U.S. Government, accounted for approximately 37% of fiscal 2007 sales. ATK’s military small-caliber ammunition contract contributed approximately 14% of total fiscal 2007 sales, and ATK’s contract with NASA for the Reusable

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Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) for the Space Shuttle represented 11% of ATK’s total fiscal 2007 sales. The loss or significant reduction of a material program in which ATK participates could have a material adverse effect on ATK’s operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

ATK’s small-caliber ammunition operations for the U.S. military and U.S. allies are conducted at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Lake City) in Independence, Missouri. Lake City is the Army’s principal small-caliber ammunition production facility and is the primary supplier of the U.S. military’s small-caliber ammunition needs. ATK took over operation of this facility on April 1, 2000 and is responsible for managing it, including leasing excess space to third parties in the private sector. ATK has a 10-year production contract to supply the Army’s small-caliber ammunition needs that expires April 1, 2010. ATK also has a facilities-use contract for the plant that expires in April 2025. Although the facilities-use contract expires 15 years after the plant production contract, if the plant production contract is not renewed, ATK believes the U.S. Army would relieve ATK of all of its obligations under the facilities-use contract. Future ATK production under this contract or levels of government spending cannot be predicted with certainty.

In 2006, ATK was chosen by NASA to design, develop, and manufacture the first-stage for the next-generation Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle, which will replace the Space Shuttle launch system scheduled for retirement from service as early as 2010. As the prime contractor for first-stage, in addition to a new five segment motor derived from the Space Shuttle’s four segment Reusable Solid Rocket Motor (“RSRM”), ATK is also responsible for thrust vector control, stage separation motors, forward and aft interface structures, ordnance, and parachute recovery systems. The first test flight is scheduled for 2009. ATK believes that its RSRM products used on the Space Shuttle and the ARES I Crew Launch Vehicle will be important to achieving affordable launch systems for NASA.

U.S. Government contracts are also dependent on the continuing availability of Congressional appropriations. Congress usually appropriates funds for a given program on a fiscal year basis even though contract performance may take more than one year. As a result, at the outset of a major program, the contract is usually incrementally funded, and additional monies are normally committed to the contract by the procuring agency only as Congress makes appropriations for future fiscal years. In addition, most U.S. Government contracts are subject to modification if funding is changed. Any failure by Congress to appropriate additional funds to any program in which ATK participates, or any contract modification as a result of funding changes, could materially delay or terminate the program. This could have a material adverse effect on ATK’s operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

ATK may not be able to react to increases in its costs due to the nature of its U.S. Government contracts.

ATK’s U.S. Government contracts can be categorized as either “cost-plus” or “fixed-price.”

Cost-Plus Contracts.   Cost-plus contracts are cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, or cost-plus-award-fee contracts. Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts allow ATK to recover its approved costs plus a fixed fee. Cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts and cost-plus-award-fee contracts allow ATK to recover its approved costs plus a fee that can fluctuate based on actual results as compared to contractual targets for factors such as cost, quality, schedule, and performance.

Fixed-Price Contracts.   Fixed-price contracts are firm-fixed-price, fixed-price-incentive, or fixed-price-level-of-effort contracts. Under firm-fixed-price contracts, ATK agrees to perform certain work for a fixed price and absorb any cost underruns or overruns. Fixed-price-incentive contracts are fixed-price contracts under which the final contract prices may be adjusted based on total final costs compared to total target cost, and may be affected by schedule and performance. Fixed-price-level-of-effort contracts allow for a fixed price per labor hour, subject to a contract cap. All fixed-price contracts present the inherent risk of unreimbursed cost overruns, which could have a material adverse effect on operating results, financial

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condition, or cash flows. The U.S. Government also regulates the accounting methods under which costs are allocated to U.S. Government contracts.

The following table summarizes how much each of these types of contracts contributed to ATK’s U.S. Government business in fiscal 2007:

Cost-plus contracts:

 

 

 

Cost-plus-fixed-fee

 

12

%

Cost-plus-incentive-fee/cost-plus-award-fee

 

27

%

Fixed-price contracts:

 

 

 

Firm-fixed-price

 

61

%

Total

 

100

%

 

ATK’s U.S. Government contracts are subject to termination.

ATK is subject to the risk that the U.S. Government may terminate its contracts with its suppliers, either for its convenience or in the event of a default by the contractor. If a cost-plus contract is terminated, the contractor is entitled to reimbursement of its approved costs. If the contractor would have incurred a loss had the entire contract been performed, then no profit is allowed by the U.S. Government. If the termination is for convenience, the contractor is also entitled to receive payment of a total fee proportionate to the percentage of the work completed under the contract. If a fixed-price contract is terminated, the contractor is entitled to receive payment for items delivered to and accepted by the U.S. Government. If the termination is for convenience, the contractor is also entitled to receive fair compensation for work performed plus the costs of settling and paying claims by terminated subcontractors, other settlement expenses, and a reasonable profit on the costs incurred or committed. If a contract termination is for default:

·       the contractor is paid an amount agreed upon for completed and partially completed products and services accepted by the U.S. Government,

·       the U.S. Government is not liable for the contractor’s costs for unaccepted items, and is entitled to repayment of any advance payments and progress payments related to the terminated portions of the contract, and

·       the contractor may be liable for excess costs incurred by the U.S. Government in procuring undelivered items from another source.

ATK is subject to procurement and other related laws and regulations, non-compliance with which may expose ATK to adverse consequences.

ATK is subject to extensive and complex U.S. Government procurement laws and regulations, along with ongoing U.S. Government audits and reviews of contract procurement, performance, and administration. ATK could suffer adverse consequences if it were to fail to comply, even inadvertently, with these laws and regulations or with laws governing the export of munitions and other controlled products and commodities; or commit a significant violation of any other federal law. These consequences could include contract termination; civil and criminal penalties; and, under certain circumstances, ATK’s suspension and debarment from future U.S. Government contracts for a period of time. In addition, foreign sales are subject to greater variability and risk than ATK’s domestic sales. Foreign sales subject ATK to numerous stringent U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, including regulations relating to import-export control, exchange controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the anti-boycott provisions of the U.S. Export Administration Act. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in material adverse consequences to ATK.

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Novation of U.S. Government contracts involves risk.

When U.S. Government contracts are transferred from one contractor to another, such as in connection with the sale of a business, the U.S. Government may require that the parties enter into a novation agreement. A novation agreement generally provides that:

·       the transferring contractor guarantees or otherwise assumes liability for the performance of the acquiring contractor’s obligations under the contract,

·       the acquiring contractor assumes all obligations under the contract, and

·       the U.S. Government recognizes the transfer of the contract and related assets.

Other risks associated with U.S. Government contracts may expose ATK to adverse consequences.

In addition, like all U.S. Government contractors, ATK is subject to risks associated with uncertain cost factors related to:

·       scarce technological skills and components,

·       the frequent need to bid on programs in advance of design completion, which may result in unforeseen technological difficulties and/or cost overruns,

·       the substantial time and effort required for design and development,

·       design complexity,

·       rapid obsolescence, and

·       the potential need for design improvement.

ATK uses estimates in accounting for many of its programs. Changes in estimates could affect ATK’s financial results.

Contract accounting requires judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenues and costs, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many of ATK’s contracts, the estimation of total revenues and cost at completion is complex and subject to many variables. Assumptions are made regarding the length of time to complete the contract because costs also include expected increases in wages and prices for materials. Similarly, assumptions are made regarding the future impacts of efficiency initiatives and cost reduction efforts. Incentives or penalties related to performance on contracts are considered in estimating revenue and profit rates, and are recorded when there is sufficient information to assess anticipated performance. Estimates of award and incentive fees are also used in estimating revenue and profit rates based on actual and anticipated awards.

Because of the significance of the judgments and estimation processes described above, it is likely that materially different amounts could be recorded if ATK used different assumptions or if the underlying circumstances were to change. Changes in underlying assumptions, circumstances or estimates may adversely affect future period financial performance. Additional information on ATK’s accounting policies for revenue recognition can be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the section titled “Critical Accounting Policies” in Item 7 of this report.

ATK has a substantial amount of debt, and the cost of servicing that debt could adversely affect ATK’s business and hinder ATK’s ability to make payments on its debt.

ATK has a substantial amount of indebtedness. As of March 31, 2007, ATK had total debt of $1.455 billion. In addition, ATK had $82.9 million of outstanding but undrawn letters of credit and, taking

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into account these letters of credit, an additional $417.1 million of availability under its revolving credit facility. Additional information on ATK’s debt can be found under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 7 of this report.

ATK has demands on its cash resources in addition to interest and principal payments on its debt, including, among others, operating expenses. ATK’s level of indebtedness and these significant demands on ATK’s cash resources could:

·       make it more difficult for ATK to satisfy its obligations,

·       require ATK to dedicate a substantial portion of its cash flow from operations to payments on its debt, thereby reducing the amount of cash flow available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, share repurchases, and other general corporate purposes,

·       limit ATK’s flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the defense and aerospace industries,

·       place ATK at a competitive disadvantage compared to competitors that have lower debt service obligations and significantly greater operating and financing flexibility,

·       limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants applicable to ATK’s indebtedness, among other things, ATK’s ability to borrow additional funds,

·       increase ATK’s vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions, and

·       result in an event of default upon a failure to comply with financial covenants contained in ATK’s senior credit facilities which, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on ATK’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.

ATK’s ability to pay interest on and repay its long-term debt and to satisfy its other liabilities will depend upon future operating performance and ATK’s ability to refinance its debt as it becomes due. ATK’s future operating performance and ability to refinance will be affected by prevailing economic conditions at that time and financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond ATK’s control.

If ATK is unable to service its indebtedness and fund operating costs, ATK will be forced to adopt alternative strategies that may include:

·       reducing or delaying expenditures for capital equipment and/or share repurchases,

·       seeking additional debt financing or equity capital,

·       selling assets, or

·       restructuring or refinancing debt.

There can be no assurance that any such strategies could be implemented on satisfactory terms, if at all.

ATK is subject to intense competition and therefore may not be able to compete successfully.

ATK encounters competition for most contracts and programs. Some of these competitors have substantially greater financial, technical, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and other resources. ATK’s ability to compete for these contracts depends to a large extent upon:

·       its effectiveness and innovativeness of research and development programs,

·       its ability to offer better program performance than the competitors at a lower cost,

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·       its readiness with respect to facilities, equipment, and personnel to undertake the programs for which it competes, and

·       its past performance and demonstrated capabilities.

In some instances, the U.S. Government directs a program to a single supplier. In these cases, there may be other suppliers who have the capability to compete for the programs involved, but they can only enter or reenter the market if the U.S. Government chooses to open the particular program to competition. ATK’s sole-source contracts accounted for 65% of U.S. Government sales in fiscal 2007 and include the following programs: RSRM Space Shuttle boosters, Ares I stage I, Kinetic Energy Interceptor, Trident II missiles, Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement Program, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), Hellfire, Sensor Fuzed Weapon propulsion systems, M830A1 multi-purpose tank ammunition rounds, M829A3 tank ammunition, Mk-90 propellant grains for the Hydra 70 and APKWS unguided and guided applications, M789 Lightweight 30 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) for medium-caliber ammunition, the AAR-47 missile warning system, Javelin launch tubes, Solid Divert and Attitude Control Systems and Third Stage Rocket Motors (SDACS/TSRM), STAR™ Motors, the Nautilus program, Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM), Mobile Ground-to-Air Radar Jamming System (MGARJS), Spider Barrier System, and the XM-8/XM-25 Family of Gun Systems.

In the commercial ammunition and accessories markets, ATK competes against manufacturers that have well-established brand names and strong market positions.

The downsizing of the munitions industrial base has resulted in a reduction in the number of competitors through consolidations and departures from the industry. This has reduced the number of competitors for some contracts and programs, but has strengthened the capabilities of some of the remaining competitors. In addition, it is possible that there will be increasing competition from the remaining competitors in business areas where they do not currently compete, particularly in those business areas dealing with electronics.

Failure of ATK’s subcontractors to perform their contractual obligations could materially and adversely impact ATK’s prime contract performance and ability to obtain future business.

ATK relies on subcontracts with other companies to perform a portion of the services ATK provides its customers on many of its contracts. There is a risk that ATK may have disputes with its subcontractors, including disputes regarding the quality and timeliness of work performed by the subcontractor, customer concerns about the subcontract, ATK’s failure to extend existing task orders or issue new task orders under a subcontract, or ATK’s hiring of personnel of a subcontractor. A failure by one or more of ATK’s subcontractors to satisfactorily provide on a timely basis the agreed-upon supplies or perform the agreed-upon services may materially and adversely impact ATK’s ability to perform its obligations as the prime contractor. Subcontractor performance deficiencies could result in a customer terminating a contract for default. A default termination could expose ATK to liability and have a material adverse effect on the ability to compete for future contracts and orders.

Disruptions in the supply of key raw materials and difficulties in the supplier qualification process, as well as increases in prices of raw materials, could adversely impact ATK.

Key raw materials used in ATK’s operations include aluminum, steel, steel alloys, copper, zinc, lead, graphite fiber, prepreg, hydroxy terminated polybutadiene, epoxy resins and adhesives, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers, cotton fiber, wood pulp cellulose, diethylether, x-ray film, plasticizers and nitrate esters, impregnated ablative materials, various natural and synthetic rubber compounds, polybutadiene, acrylonitrile, and ammonium perchlorate. ATK also purchases chemicals; electronic, electro-mechanical

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and mechanical components; subassemblies; and subsystems that are integrated with the manufactured parts for final assembly into finished products and systems.

ATK monitors sources of supply to attempt to assure that adequate raw materials and other supplies needed in manufacturing processes are available. As a U.S. Government contractor, ATK is frequently limited to procuring materials and components from sources of supply approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In addition, as business conditions, the DoD budget, and Congressional allocations change, suppliers of specialty chemicals and materials sometimes consider dropping low volume items from their product lines, which may require, as it has in the past, qualification of new suppliers for raw materials on key programs. The supply of ammonium perchlorate, a principal raw material used in ATK’s operations, is limited to a single source that supplies the entire domestic solid propellant industry. This single source, however, maintains two separate manufacturing lines a reasonable distance apart, which mitigates the likelihood of a fire, explosion, or other problem impacting all production. ATK may also rely on one primary supplier for other production materials. Although other suppliers of the same materials may exist, the addition of a new supplier may require ATK to qualify the new source for use. The qualification process may impact ATK’s profitability or ability to meet contract deliveries.

Certain suppliers of materials used in the manufacturing of rocket motors have discontinued the production of some materials. These materials include certain insulation and resin materials for rocket motor cases and aerospace grade rayon for nozzles. ATK has qualified new replacement materials for some programs. For other programs, ATK or ATK’s customer has procured sufficient inventory to cover current program requirements and is in the process of qualifying new replacement materials to be qualified in time to meet future production needs. ATK’s profitability may be affected if unforeseen difficulties in developing and qualifying replacement materials occur.

ATK is also impacted by increases in the prices of raw materials used in production on commercial and fixed-price business. Most recently, ATK has seen a significant increase in the price of commodity metals, primarily copper which has reached record high prices, along with lead, steel, and zinc. The increased cost of natural gas and electricity also has an impact on the cost of operating ATK’s factories.

Prolonged disruptions in the supply of any of ATK’s key raw materials, difficulty completing qualification of new sources of supply, implementing use of replacement materials or new sources of supply, or a continuing increase in the prices of raw materials and energy could have a material adverse effect on ATK’s operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

ATK’s future success will depend, in part, on its ability to develop new technologies and maintain a qualified workforce to meet the needs of its customers.

Virtually all of the products produced and sold by ATK are highly engineered and require sophisticated manufacturing and system integration techniques and capabilities. Both the commercial and government markets in which the company operates are characterized by rapidly changing technologies. The product and program needs of ATK’s government and commercial customers change and evolve regularly. Accordingly, ATK’s future performance in part depends on its ability to identify emerging technological trends, develop and manufacture competitive products, and bring those products to market quickly at cost-effective prices. In addition, because of the highly specialized nature of its business, ATK must be able to hire and retain the skilled and appropriately qualified personnel necessary to perform the services required by its customers. ATK’s sales and earnings may be adversely affected if it is unable to develop new products that meet customers’ changing needs or successfully attract and retain qualified personnel.

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Due to the volatile and flammable nature of its products, fires or explosions may disrupt ATK’s business.

Many of ATK’s products involve the manufacture and/or handling of a variety of explosive and flammable materials. From time to time, these activities have resulted in incidents which have temporarily shut down or otherwise disrupted some manufacturing processes, causing production delays and resulting in liability for workplace injuries and fatalities. ATK has safety and loss prevention programs which require detailed pre-construction reviews of process changes and new operations, along with routine safety audits of operations involving explosive materials, to mitigate such incidents, as well as a variety of insurance policies. However, ATK cannot ensure that it will not experience similar incidents in the future or that any similar incidents will not result in production delays or otherwise have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

ATK is subject to environmental laws and regulations that govern both past practices and current compliance which may expose ATK to adverse consequences.

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 that ATK owns or operates or formerly owned or operated, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate, remediate, or provide resource restoration. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, restoration costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of liabilities associated with past practices or violations of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.

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 described below.

·       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’ 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. In accordance with its agreement with Hercules, ATK notified Hercules of all known contamination on non-federal lands on or before March 31, 2000, and on federal lands on or before March 31, 2005.

·       ATK generally assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the Thiokol Facilities acquired from Alcoa Inc. (Alcoa) 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. In accordance with its agreement with Alcoa, ATK notified Alcoa of all

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known environmental remediation issues as of January 30, 2004. Of these known issues, 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, 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 extended through December 7, 2006, 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 cannot ensure that the U.S. Government, Hercules, Alcoa, Blount, 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, or other third parties could have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

In December 2001, ATK received notice from the State of Utah of a potential claim against ATK under Section 107(f) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for natural resource damages at Bacchus, one of the Hercules Facilities, in Magna, Utah. The notice letter, which was issued to preserve the State’s rights under CERCLA, also expressly acknowledged the State’s willingness to allow ATK to go forward with its currently-planned monitoring and remediation program. The State’s preliminary estimate of damages contained in this claim was $139 million, which is based on known and alleged groundwater contamination at and near Bacchus and is related to Hercules’ manufacturing operations at the site. ATK has had discussions with the State regarding this claim and entered into a tolling agreement with the State in fiscal 2002. In fiscal 2003, ATK entered into a similar tolling agreement with the State regarding the Promontory facility that was acquired from Alcoa in the acquisition of Thiokol. These agreements effectively defer the bringing of any potential claim against ATK by the State for a period of at least 10 years. These agreements allow ATK time to continue to identify and address the contamination by the normal and planned regulatory remediation processes in Utah. Although ATK has previously made accruals for its best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable costs related to the remediation obligations known to ATK with respect to the affected areas, ATK cannot yet predict if or when a suit may be filed against it, nor can ATK determine any additional costs that may be incurred in connection with this matter.

While ATK has environmental management programs in place to mitigate 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.

The level of returns on pension and postretirement plan assets, changes in interest rates and other factors could affect ATK’s earnings.

ATK’s earnings may be positively or negatively impacted by the amount of expense recorded for employee benefit plans, primarily pension plans. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the

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United States of America require ATK to calculate expense for the plans using actuarial valuations. These valuations are based on assumptions made relating to financial market and other economic conditions. Changes in key economic indicators can result in changes in these assumptions. The key year-end assumptions used to estimate pension expense for the following year are the discount rate, the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the rate of increase in future compensation levels. Additional information on how ATK’s financial statements can be affected by pension plan accounting policies can be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the section titled “Critical Accounting Policies” in Item 7 of this report.

International sales are subject to greater risks that sometimes are associated with doing business in foreign countries.

ATK’s international business may pose greater risks than its business in the United States because in some countries there is increased potential for changes in economic, legal and political environments. ATK’s international business is also sensitive to changes in a foreign government’s national priorities and budgets. International transactions frequently involve increased financial and legal risks arising from foreign exchange rate variability and differing legal systems and customs in other countries. In addition, some international customers require contractors to agree to offset programs that may require in-country purchases or manufacturing or financial support arrangements as a condition to awarding contracts. The contracts may include penalties in the event the company fails to perform in accordance with the offset requirements. An unfavorable event or trend in any one or more of these factors could adversely affect ATK’s sales and earnings associated with its international business.

ATK may make acquisitions which represent additional risk and could impact our future financial results.

ATK’s business strategy includes the potential for future acquisitions. Acquisitions involve a number of risks including integration of the acquired company with ATK’s operations and unanticipated liabilities or contingencies related to the acquired company. ATK cannot ensure that the expected benefits of any future acquisitions will be realized.

ATK’s profitability could be impacted by unanticipated changes in its tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities.

ATK’s business operates in many locations under government jurisdictions that impose income taxes. Changes in domestic or foreign income tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation, could result in higher or lower income tax rates assessed or changes in the taxability of certain revenues or the deductibility of certain expenses, thereby affecting income tax expense and profitability. In addition, audits by income tax authorities could result in unanticipated increases in income tax expense.

ITEM 1B.       UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

There are no unresolved staff comments as of the date of this report.

ITEM 2.                PROPERTIES

Facilities.   As of March 31, 2007, ATK occupied manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, test, research, development, and office facilities having a total floor space of approximately 19 million square feet. These facilities are either owned or leased, or are occupied under facilities-use contracts with the U.S. Government.

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As of March 31, 2007, ATK’s operating segments had significant operations at the following locations:

Mission Systems Group

 

Commerce, CA; Corona, CA; Goleta, CA; San Diego, CA; Woodland Hills, CA; Clearwater, FL; Elkton, MD; Elk River, MN; Plymouth, MN; Iuka, MS; Albuquerque, NM; Ronkonkoma, NY; Dayton, OH; Tullahoma, TN; Fort Worth, TX; Clearfield, UT; Rocket Center, WV

Ammunition Systems Group

 

Mesa, AZ; Oroville, CA; Lewiston, ID; Anoka, MN; Independence, MO; Radford, VA; Onalaska, WI

Launch Systems Group

 

Brigham City/ Promontory, UT; Magna, UT; Clearfield, UT

Corporate

 

Edina, MN

 

The following table summarizes the floor space occupied by each operating segment as of March 31, 2007:

 

 

Owned

 

Leased

 

Government
Owned(1)

 

Total

 

 

 

(thousands of square feet)

 

Mission Systems Group

 

 

670

 

 

 

2,479

 

 

 

874

 

 

4,023

 

Ammunition Systems Group

 

 

1,611

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

6,362

 

 

8,036

 

Launch Systems Group

 

 

5,215

 

 

 

855

 

 

 

767

 

 

6,837

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

105

 

Total

 

 

7,496

 

 

 

3,502

 

 

 

8,003

 

 

19,001

 

Percentage of total

 

 

40

%

 

 

18

%

 

 

42

%

 

100

%


(1)          These facilities are occupied rent-free under facilities contracts that generally require ATK to pay for all utilities, services, and maintenance costs.

Land.   ATK also uses land that it owns or leases for assembly, test, and evaluation, including in Brigham City, Corrine, and Magna, UT, which is used by the Launch Systems Group; and in Elk River, MN and Socorro, NM, which is used by the Mission Systems Group.

ATK personnel also occupy space at the following facilities that are not owned or operated by ATK: Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL; Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL; Vandenburg Air Force Base, Vandenburg, CA; and Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, NJ.

ATK’s properties are well maintained and in good operating condition and are sufficient to meet ATK’s near-term operating requirements.

ITEM 3.                LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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 that are currently pending, 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.

U.S. Government Investigations.   ATK is also subject to U.S. Government investigations from which civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings could result. Such proceedings could involve claims by the U.S. Government for fines, penalties, compensatory and treble damages, restitution, and/or forfeitures. Under government regulations, a company, or one or more of its operating divisions or subdivisions, can also be suspended or debarred from government contracts, or lose its export privileges, based on the results of investigations. ATK believes, based upon all available information, that the outcome of any such pending government investigations will not have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

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On June 20, 2006, ATK was informed that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) had opened a civil investigation into ATK’s LUU series illuminating flares. ATK was informed that the DOJ had received allegations that ATK knowingly delivered defective products. Further details regarding the investigation were not provided to ATK. On or about March 13, 2007, ATK received notice, for the first time, of the source and basis of the Government’s investigation, certain aspects of which remain confidential.

ATK has cooperated with the investigation and voluntarily produced documents to the DOJ; however, ATK denies any allegations of improper conduct. Based on what is known to ATK about the subject matter under investigation, ATK does not believe that it has violated any law or regulation and believes it could assert valid defenses to any legal action that might be associated with this investigation. Although it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of the DOJ’s investigation, ATK believes, based on all available information, that the outcome will not have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition or cash flows.

Environmental Liabilities.   ATK’s operations and ownership or use of real property are subject to a number of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those for discharge of hazardous materials, remediation of contaminated sites, and restoration of damages to the environment. Due in part to their complexity and pervasiveness, such laws and regulations have resulted in ATK being involved with a number of related legal proceedings, claims, and remediation obligations. ATK routinely assesses, based on in-depth studies, expert analyses, and legal reviews, its contingencies, obligations, and commitments for remediation of contaminated sites and past practices, including assessments of ranges and probabilities of recoveries from other responsible parties. ATK’s policy is to accrue and charge to expense in the current period any identified exposures related to environmental liabilities based on estimates of investigation, cleanup, monitoring, and resource restoration costs to be incurred.

ATK could incur substantial costs, including cleanup costs, resource restoration, fines, and penalties or third-party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of violations or liabilities under environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits. While environmental laws and regulations have not had a material adverse effect on ATK’s operating results, financial condition, or cash flows in the past, and ATK has environmental management programs in place to mitigate these risks, it is difficult to predict whether they will have a material impact in the future.

The description of certain environmental matters contained in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the heading “Contingencies” is incorporated herein by reference.

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

No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

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PART II

ITEM 5.                MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

ATK’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ATK”. The following table presents the high and low sales prices of the common stock for the periods indicated:

Period

 

 

 

High

 

Low

 

Fiscal 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2007

 

$

91.12

 

$

77.78

 

Quarter ended December 31, 2006

 

83.41

 

75.50

 

Quarter ended October 1, 2006

 

82.99

 

75.36

 

Quarter ended July 2, 2006

 

84.90

 

74.41

 

Fiscal 2006:

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2006

 

79.18

 

72.37

 

Quarter ended January 1, 2006

 

77.50

 

67.21

 

Quarter ended October 2, 2005

 

78.29

 

69.96

 

Quarter ended July 3, 2005

 

72.34

 

66.00

 

 

The number of holders of record of ATK’s common stock as of May 21, 2007, was 8,610.

ATK has never paid cash dividends on its common stock. ATK’s dividend policy is reviewed by the Board of Directors from time to time as may be appropriate in light of relevant factors existing at such times, including the extent to which the payment of cash dividends may be limited by covenants contained in ATK’s 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes and Senior Credit Facility (as described under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 7 of this report). As of March 31, 2007, ATK’s 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes limit the aggregate sum of dividends, share repurchases, and other designated restricted payments to an amount based on ATK’s net income, stock issuance proceeds, and certain other items, less restricted payments made since April 1, 2001. As of March 31, 2007, this limit was approximately $187 million. As of March 31, 2007, the Senior Credit Facility allows ATK to make unlimited “restricted payments” (as defined in the credit agreement), which include dividend payments and share repurchases, as long as ATK maintains a senior leverage ratio of less than 2.0. When that ratio is exceeded, there is an annual limit of $50 million plus proceeds of any equity issuances plus 50% of net income since March 29, 2007. The Senior Credit Facility also prohibits dividend payments if loan defaults exist or the financial covenants contained in the Facility are not met.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table gives information about ATK’s common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights under each of ATK’s existing equity compensation plans as of March 31, 2007:

Plan Category

 

 

 

Number of securities 
to be issued upon 
exercise of outstanding 
options, warrants and 
rights (a)

 

Weighted-average 
exercise price of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights (b)

 

Number of securities remaining 
available for future issuance 
under equity compensation 
plans (excluding securities 
reflected in column (a)) (c)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1990 Equity Incentive Plan

 

 

1,194,416

 

 

 

$

60.01

 

 

 

398,668

(1)

 

Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

15,506

(2)

 

2005 Stock Incentive Plan

 

 

35,350

 

 

 

76.16

 

 

 

2,954,092

(3)

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2000 Stock Incentive Plan

 

 

284,521

 

 

 

40.97

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

1,514,287

 

 

 

$

56.81

 

 

 

3,368,266

 

 


(1)          Includes 381,409 shares reserved for issuance in connection with outstanding performance share awards, of which 294,126 shares were issued in May 2007 as the specified performance criteria was satisfied as of March 31, 2007. The remaining 87,283 shares were deferred and are therefore reserved for payment of deferred stock units. Also includes 17,259 shares reserved for payment of deferred stock units. No additional awards may be granted under this plan.

(2)          Shares reserved for payment of deferred stock units in accordance with the terms of the plan. No additional awards may be granted under this plan.

(3)          Includes 256,401 shares reserved for issuance in connection with outstanding performance awards, of which 211,934 shares were issued in May 2007 as the specified performance criteria was satisfied as of March 31, 2007. The remaining 44,467 shares were deferred and are therefore reserved for payment of deferred stock units. Also includes 569,701 shares reserved for issuance under outstanding performance share awards, which shares will be issued only if specified performance goals are achieved. Under the plan, no more than 1,000,000 shares may be issued pursuant to awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, and stock awards, and of that number only 100,000 shares may be issued as stock awards. No more than 150,000 shares in the aggregate may be granted pursuant to awards to non-employee directors of ATK.

The 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2000 Plan) is administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee (the P&C Committee) of ATK’s Board of Directors. ATK stopped granting options and all other awards under the 2000 Plan in January 2004 and is only continuing the plan for the exercise, payment or forfeiture of awards granted in or before January 2004. Under the 2000 Plan, all employees (other than officers and directors), consultants, and independent contractors providing services to ATK or its affiliates were eligible to receive awards. The P&C Committee designated the participants who received awards, determined the types and amounts of awards granted, and determined the terms and conditions of awards granted, subject to the provisions of the 2000 Plan. The 2000 Plan provided for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance awards. Options granted under the 2000 Plan have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of ATK’s common stock on the date of grant. Options granted under the 2000 Plan prior to January 2004 vested in three equal annual installments and have a term of 10 years. Options granted in January 2004 vested after three years

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and have a term of seven years. Options may vest immediately in the event of a change in control of ATK or in the event of a participant’s death, disability or retirement. If an option holder’s employment terminates, the option remains exercisable for a fixed period of time, as determined by the P&C Committee, up to the remainder of the option’s term. Payment of the exercise price of an option may be made in cash or in shares of ATK common stock previously acquired by the option holder.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period

 

 

 

Total Number of 
Shares Purchased(1)

 

Average Price Paid 
per Share

 

Total Number of 
Shares Purchased as 
Part of Publicly 
Announced 
Program

 

Maximum Number 
of Shares that May 
Yet Be Purchased 
Under the Program 
(2)

 

January 1 – January 28

 

 

520

 

 

 

$

80.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 29 – February 25

 

 

123

 

 

 

84.54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 26 – March 31

 

 

195

 

 

 

87.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2007

 

 

838

 

 

 

$

82.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,099,696

 

 


(1)          The 838 shares purchased represent shares withheld to pay taxes upon vesting of shares of restricted stock that were granted under ATK’s incentive compensation plans.

(2)          On January 31, 2006, ATK’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares through January 31, 2008. Under that program ATK repurchased 1,315,104 shares for approximately $100 million during fiscal 2006 and 2,585,200 shares for approximately $202 million during fiscal 2007 resulting in 1,099,696 remaining shares authorized to be repurchased as of March 31, 2007.

The discussion of limitations upon the payment of dividends as a result of the indentures governing ATK’s debt instruments as discussed in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the heading “Debt,” is incorporated herein by reference.

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STOCKHOLDER RETURN PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The following graph compares, for the five fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, the cumulative total return for ATK common stock with the comparable cumulative total return of two indexes:

·       Standard & Poor’s Composite 500 Index, a broad equity market index; and

·       Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index, a published industry index.

The graph assumes that on April 1, 2002, $100 was invested in ATK common stock (at the closing price on the previous trading day) and in each of the indexes. The comparison assumes that all dividends, if any, were reinvested. The graph indicates the dollar value of each hypothetical $100 investment as of March 31 in each of the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

GRAPHIC

 

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ITEM 6.                SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

 

Results of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$

3,564,940

 

$

3,216,807

 

$

2,801,129

 

$

2,366,193

 

$

2,172,135

 

Cost of sales

 

2,893,023

 

2,606,087

 

2,271,040

 

1,875,656

 

1,692,742

 

Gross profit

 

671,917

 

610,720

 

530,089

 

490,537

 

479,393

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

61,533

 

51,506

 

39,117

 

28,936

 

26,849

 

Selling

 

96,738

 

82,038

 

68,811

 

67,204

 

64,200

 

General and administrative

 

173,918

 

150,027

 

137,169

 

117,334

 

112,801

 

Total operating expenses

 

332,189

 

283,571

 

245,097

 

213,474

 

203,850

 

Income before interest, income taxes, minority interest, and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

339,728

 

327,149

 

284,992

 

277,063

 

275,543

 

Interest expense, net(1)

 

(74,932

)

(99,592

)

(64,452

)

(59,267

)

(78,066

)

Income before income taxes, minority interest, and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

264,796

 

227,557

 

220,540

 

217,796

 

197,477

 

Income tax provision

 

80,217

 

73,271

 

66,549

 

55,041

 

77,020

 

Income before minority interest and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

184,579

 

154,286

 

153,991

 

162,755

 

120,457

 

Minority interest, net of income taxes

 

451

 

404

 

451

 

450

 

 

Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

184,128

 

153,882

 

153,540

 

162,305

 

120,457

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income taxes(2)

 

 

 

 

 

3,830

 

Net income

 

$

184,128

 

$

153,882

 

$

153,540

 

$

162,305

 

$

124,287

 

Basic earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

$

5.43

 

$

4.19

 

$

4.09

 

$

4.22

 

$

3.15

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(2)

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

 

Net income

 

$

5.43

 

$

4.19

 

$

4.09

 

$

4.22

 

$

3.25

 

Diluted earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

$

5.32

 

$

4.11

 

$

4.03

 

$

4.14

 

$

3.06

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(2)

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

 

Net income

 

$

5.32

 

$

4.11

 

$

4.03

 

$

4.14

 

$

3.16

 

Financial Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net current assets

 

$

525,746

 

$

348,507

 

$

401,674

 

$

377,294

 

$

284,263

 

Net property, plant, and equipment

 

454,748

 

453,958

 

456,310

 

465,786

 

463,736

 

Total assets

 

2,874,682

 

2,901,980

 

3,015,810

 

2,800,744

 

2,468,660

 

Long-term debt (including current portion)

 

1,455,000

 

1,125,596

 

1,134,045

 

1,084,294

 

825,187

 

Total stockholders’ equity(3)

 

557,881

 

628,358

 

686,359

 

564,200

 

477,924

 

Other Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

 

$

76,152

 

$

78,334

 

$

78,586

 

$

63,923

 

$

61,066

 

Capital expenditures

 

81,086

 

65,352

 

62,600

 

58,754

 

54,171

 

Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of sales)

 

18.8

%

19.0

%

18.9

%

20.7

%

22.1

%


(1)           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,

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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 from the amount previously reported of $13.8 million in fiscal 2003.

In fiscal 2006, ATK made a cash tender offer for its outstanding $400 million principal aggregate amount 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes. Fiscal 2006 interest expense reflects $18.8 million for the premium to extinguish the debt, $7.1 million related to deferred financing costs that were written off, and $6.0 million for termination of the related interest-rate swaps.

(2)           In fiscal 2003, ATK adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. As a result, ATK no longer amortizes goodwill or other intangible assets with indefinite lives. ATK also recorded a gain of $3.8 million, net of $2.4 million of income taxes, for the write-off of negative goodwill as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.

(3)           In fiscal 2007, ATK adopted the recognition provisions of SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R) (SFAS No. 158), which required recognition of the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, with a corresponding after-tax adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive loss. The adoption of SFAS No. 158 resulted in a net $368.8 million decrease in total Stockholders’ equity. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements.

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of acquisitions made since the beginning of fiscal 2005.

ITEM 7.                MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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

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:

·       reductions or changes in NASA or U.S. Government military spending and budgetary policies and sourcing strategy,

·       increases in costs, which ATK may not be able to react to due to the nature of its U.S. Government contracts,

·       the potential termination of U.S. Government contracts,

·       government laws and other rules and regulations applicable to ATK, such as procurement and import-export control,

·       the novation of U.S. Government contracts,

·       other risks associated with U.S. Government contracts that might expose ATK to adverse consequences,

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·       changes in cost estimates and/or timing of programs,

·       costs of servicing ATK’s substantial amount of debt, including interest rate fluctuations,

·       intense competition,

·       performance of ATK’s subcontractors,

·       supply, availability, and costs of raw materials and components, including commodity price fluctuations,

·       development of key technologies and retention of a qualified workforce,

·       fires or explosions at any of ATK’s facilities,

·       environmental laws that govern past practices and rules and regulations, noncompliance with which may expose ATK to adverse consequences,

·       actual pension asset returns and assumptions regarding future returns, discount rates, and service costs,

·       greater risk associated with international business,

·       results of acquisitions, and

·       unanticipated changes in the tax provision or exposure to additional tax liabilities.

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. Additional information regarding certain of these factors is contained in Item 1A of this report and may also be contained in ATK’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All such risk factors are difficult to predict, contain material uncertainties that may affect actual results and may be beyond our control.

Overview

ATK is a leading supplier of aerospace and defense products to the U.S. government, allied nations, and prime contractors. ATK is also a major supplier of ammunition and related accessories to law enforcement agencies and commercial customers. ATK is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota and has operating locations throughout the United States.

Effective April 1, 2006, ATK realigned its business operations. As a result of this realignment, ATK changed the name of its ATK Thiokol segment to Launch Systems Group and changed the name of its Ammunition segment to Ammunition Systems Group, and consolidated the Precision Systems, Advanced Propulsion and Space Systems, and ATK Mission Research segments into a new segment, Mission Systems Group. In addition, a program was transferred from the Mission Systems Group to the Launch Systems Group as of April 1, 2006. Following this realignment, ATK has three segments: Mission Systems Group, Ammunition Systems Group, and Launch Systems Group. The April 1, 2006 realignment is reflected in the information contained in this report and the segment information for prior periods has been restated.

·       The Mission Systems Group, which generated 34% of ATK’s external sales in fiscal 2007, operates in four areas: Weapon Systems, Aerospace Systems, Space Systems, and Technical Services.

·       The Ammunition Systems Group, which generated 36% of ATK’s external sales in fiscal 2007, produces military ammunition and gun systems; civil ammunition and accessories; and propellant and energetic materials. It also operates the U.S. Army ammunition plants in Independence, Missouri and Radford, Virginia.

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·       The Launch Systems Group, which generated 30% of ATK’s external sales in fiscal 2007, produces rocket motor systems for human and cargo launch vehicles, conventional and strategic missiles, and missile defense interceptors. Other products include ordnance which includes decoy and illuminating flares.

As a supplier to the U.S. aerospace and defense industry, ATK is dependent on funding levels of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA. The U.S. defense industry has experienced significant changes over the past few years. During the 1990s, the DoD budget declined, however that trend has reversed during the 2000s due to continuing geopolitical uncertainties. While the DoD’s budget for procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation continues to grow each year, the degree of future growth is not known and it may slow or even contract. However, ATK believes it is well positioned in this budget environment to maintain or even increase its relative participation in the DoD budget, as it derives the majority of its DoD sales from products that are consumed (and then reprocured) in both tactical and training operations. ATK anticipates that, to the extent that future budget pressures mount, the majority of budget cuts would come in the areas where the DoD is developing new “platforms” - the vehicles used to deliver the weapons, including ships, aircraft, tanks and helicopters. Much of ATK’s product portfolio is “platform independent,” meaning it can be used in the legacy platforms of today, as well as in the platforms being developed for future use. Therefore, if and when these future platform development programs come under budget pressures, ATK believes that it has limited exposure, relative to its industry peers.

ATK management believes that the key to ATK’s continued success is to focus on performance, simplicity, and affordability, and that ATK’s future lies in being a leading provider of advanced weapon and space systems. ATK is positioning itself where management believes there will be continued strong defense funding, even as pressures on procurement and research and development accounts mount. ATK will concentrate on developing systems that will extend the life and improve the capability of existing platforms. ATK anticipates budget pressures will increasingly drive the life extension of platforms such as ships, aircrafts, and main battle tanks. ATK’s transformational weapons such as its Precision Guided Mortar Munition, Ballistic Trajectory Extended Range Munition, Mid-Range Munition, and Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile are aimed squarely at this growing market. At the same time, ATK believes it is on the leading edge of technologies essential to “generation after next” weapons and platforms—advanced sensor/seeker integration, directed energy, weapon data links, high-speed, long-range projectiles, thermal-resistant materials, reactive materials, and scramjet engines are examples.

Critical Accounting Policies

ATK’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon ATK’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, ATK makes 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 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 the following are its critical accounting policies that affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Long-Term Contracts—Sales under long-term contracts are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method and include cost-plus and fixed-price contracts. Sales under cost-plus

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contracts are recognized as costs are incurred. Sales under fixed-price contracts are either recognized as the actual cost of work performed relates to the estimate at completion (cost-to-cost) or based on results achieved, which usually coincides with customer acceptance (units-of-delivery). The majority of ATK’s total revenue is accounted for using the cost-to-cost method of accounting.

Profits expected to be realized on contracts are based on management estimates of total contract sales value and costs at completion. Estimated amounts for contract changes and claims are included in contract sales only when realization is estimated to be probable. Assumptions used for recording sales and earnings are adjusted in the period of change to reflect revisions in contract value and estimated costs. In the period in which it is determined that a loss will be incurred on a contract, the entire amount of the estimated gross margin loss is charged to cost of sales.

The complexity of the estimation process and all issues related to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties inherent with the application of the cost-to-cost method of accounting affect the amounts reported in ATK’s financial statements. A number of internal and external factors affect the cost of sales estimates, including labor rate and efficiency variances, overhead rate estimates, revised estimates of warranty costs, estimated future material prices, and customer specification and testing requirement changes. If business conditions were different, or if ATK had used different assumptions in the application of this and other accounting policies, it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported in ATK’s financial statements. In the past, ATK’s estimates and assumptions have been materially accurate.

Civil Ammunition Products—Sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered and legal title and all risks of ownership have been transferred, written contract and sales terms are complete, customer acceptance has occurred, and payment is reasonably assured. Sales are reduced for allowances and price discounts.

Environmental Remediation and Compliance

Costs associated with environmental compliance and preventing future contamination that are estimable and probable are accrued and expensed, or capitalized as appropriate. Expected remediation, resource restoration, and monitoring costs relating to the remediation of an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are accrued and expensed in the period that such costs become estimable. Liabilities are recognized for remedial and resource restoration activities when they are probable and the cost can be reasonably estimated. As of March 31, 2007, the estimated discounted range of reasonably possible costs of environmental remediation, excluding potential recoveries as discussed under the “Contingencies” heading below, was $57,090 to $95,387.

ATK’s engineering, financial, and legal specialists estimate, based on current law and existing technologies, the cost of each environmental liability. Such estimates are based primarily upon the estimated cost of investigation and remediation required and the likelihood that other potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) will be able to fulfill their commitments at the sites where ATK may be jointly and severally liable. ATK’s estimates for environmental obligations are dependent on, and affected by, the nature and extent of historical information and physical data relating to a contaminated site, the complexity of the site, methods of remediation available, the technology that will be required, the outcome of discussions with regulatory agencies and other PRPs at multi-party sites, the number and financial viability of other PRPs, changes in environmental laws and regulations, future technological developments, and the timing of expenditures. Accordingly, such estimates could change materially as ATK periodically evaluates and revises such estimates based on expenditures against established reserves and the availability of additional information.

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Employee Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Pension Plans.   ATK’s noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (the Plans) cover substantially all employees hired prior to January 1, 2007. Non-union employees hired on or after January 1, 2007 are covered by a defined contribution plan. Plans provide either pension benefits based on employee annual pay levels and years of credited service or based on stated amounts for each year of credited service. ATK funds the Plans in accordance with federal requirements calculated using appropriate actuarial methods. Plan assets for ATK are held in a trust and are invested in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, fixed income investments, real estate investments, alternative investments, and other investments.

ATK recorded pension expense for the Plans of $70,990 in fiscal 2007, an increase of $17,358 over the $53,632 of pension expense recorded in fiscal 2006. The expense related to these Plans is calculated based upon a number of actuarial assumptions, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the discount rate, and the rate of compensation increase. The following table sets forth ATK’s assumptions used in determining pension expense for fiscal 2007 and 2006, and projections for fiscal 2008:

 

 

Years Ending March 31

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

 

9.00

%

9.00

%

9.00

%

Discount rate

 

5.90

%

5.80

%

5.90

%

Rate of compensation increase:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union

 

3.50

%

3.00

%

3.00

%

Salaried

 

3.73

%

3.25

%

3.25

%

 

In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption, ATK considers input from its actuaries and other advisors, annualized returns of various major indices over 20-year periods, and ATK’s own historical 5-year and 10-year compounded investment returns, which have been in excess of broad equity and bond benchmark indices. The expected long-term rate of return of 9.0% used in fiscal 2007 for pension plans was based on an asset allocation assumption of 55% with equity managers, with an expected long-term rate of return of 10.8%; 20% with fixed income managers, with an expected long-term rate of return of 6.5%; 10% with real estate/real asset managers with an expected long-term rate of return of 9.5%; and 15% with alternate investment managers with an expected long-term rate of return of 9.4%.

ATK’s discount rate is determined using a yield curve approach. The yield curve matches projected plan pension benefit payment streams with bond portfolios reflecting actual liability duration unique to ATK plans. The discount rate using the yield curve approach was 5.90%, 5.80%, and 5.90% at December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. The discount rate as of December 31 impacts the following fiscal year’s pension expense.

Future actual pension expense will depend on future investment performance, changes in future discount rates, legally required plan changes, and various other factors related to the populations participating in the Plans. If the assumptions of the discount rate, compensation increase, and/or expected rate of return for fiscal 2008 were different, the impact on fiscal 2008 expense would be as follows: each 0.25% change in the discount rate would change fiscal 2008 pension expense by approximately $6,500; each 0.25% change in the rate of compensation increase would change fiscal 2008 pension expense by approximately $4,500; each 1.0% change in the expected rate of return on plan assets would change fiscal 2008 pension expense by approximately $20,000.

ATK bases its determination of pension expense or income on a market-related valuation of assets, which reduces year-to-year volatility. This market-related valuation recognizes investment gains or losses over a five-year period from the year in which they occur. Investment gains or losses for this purpose are the difference between the expected return calculated using the market-related value of assets and the actual return based on the market-related value of assets. Since the market-related value of assets

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recognizes gains or losses over a five-year period, the future value of assets will be impacted as previously deferred gains or losses are recorded.

ATK made pension plan contributions, including contributions to the trust fund and directly to retirees, during fiscal 2007 of $407,042, of which $396,433 was above the minimum amount legally required for the year. ATK does not expect to make qualified pension plan trust contributions in fiscal 2008, and there is no minimum amount legally required for the year. ATK expects to make contributions directly to retirees of approximately $3,500 in fiscal 2008. A substantial portion of ATK’s pension plan contributions are recoverable from the U.S. Government as allowable indirect contract costs at amounts generally equal to the pension plan contributions, although not necessarily in the same year the contribution is made.

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R) (SFAS No. 158), which required recognition of the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, with a corresponding after-tax adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive loss. The adoption of SFAS No. 158 resulted in a net $368,850 decrease in total Stockholders’ equity. This decrease does not affect cash flows or the funded status of ATK’s benefit plans. ATK adopted the measurement provisions of SFAS No. 158 effective April 1, 2007. This adoption will change the discount rate assumption above which will change anticipated pension expense for fiscal 2008. Based on the revised discount rate and other assumptions as stated above, ATK estimates that its pension expense will be approximately $50,000 in fiscal 2008, a decrease of approximately $21,000 from fiscal 2007.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 87, Employers’ Accounting for Pensions, required that the balance sheet reflect a prepaid pension asset or minimum pension liability based on the current market value of plan assets and the accumulated benefit obligation of the plans. During fiscal 2007, excluding the impact of SFAS No. 158 above, ATK recorded a net after-tax adjustment of $286,287 to its minimum pension liability. During fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005, ATK recorded net after-tax adjustments of $87,100 and $5,400, respectively, due to valuation changes during the years. These adjustments were non-cash reductions of equity and did not impact earnings.

Other Postretirement Benefits.   ATK also provides postretirement health care benefits and life insurance coverage to certain employees and retirees.

The following table sets forth ATK’s assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement benefit (PRB) plans for fiscal 2007 and 2006, and projections for fiscal 2008:

 

 

Years Ending March 31

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Held solely in fixed income investments

 

6.00

%

6.00

%

6.00

%

Held in pension master trust and fixed income investments

 

8.00

%

8.00

%

8.00

%

Discount rate

 

5.90

%

5.80

%

5.90

%

Weighted average initial health care cost trend rate

 

7.30

%

7.20

%

7.00

%

 

Since fiscal 2006, medical trend rates have been set specifically for each benefit plan and design. Medical trend rates used to determine the net periodic benefit cost for employees during fiscal 2007 was as follows: under age 65 was 8.00%; employees over age 65 was 6.50%; and the prescription drug portion was 13.00%.

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The rates to which the cost trend rates are assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rates) are as follows:

Health care cost trend rate for employees under 65

 

5.5

%

Health care cost trend rate for employees over 65

 

5.0

%

Health care cost trend rate for prescription drugs

 

7.0

%

Weighted average health care cost trend rate

 

5.5

%

 

Each category of cost declines at a varying rate. The ultimate trend rate will be reached in fiscal 2014 for employees under age 65, in fiscal 2016 for employees over age 65, and in fiscal 2017 for prescription drugs.

In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption for other PRB plans, ATK considers input from actuaries, historical returns, and annualized returns of various major indices over long periods. As of March 31, 2007, 31.5% of the assets were held in a 401(h) account held within the pension master trust and are invested in the same manner as the pension assets. The expected long-term rates of returns are based on the weighted average asset allocation between the assets held within the 401(h) and those held in fixed income investments.

Assumed health care trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for health care plans. A one-percentage point increase or decrease in the assumed health care trend rates would have the following effects:

 

 

One-Percentage
Point Increase

 

One-Percentage
Point Decrease

 

Effect on total of service and interest cost

 

 

$

792

 

 

 

$

(685

)

 

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

 

 

13,067

 

 

 

(11,350

)

 

 

ATK made other PRB plan contributions of $16,888 in fiscal 2007. ATK expects to make other PRB plan contributions of approximately $16,900 in fiscal 2008.

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) reduced ATK’s accumulated projected benefit obligation (APBO) measured as of December 31, 2005. One of ATK’s other PRB plans is actuarially equivalent to Medicare, but ATK does not believe that the subsidies it will receive under the Act will be significant. Because ATK believes that participation levels in its other PRB plans will decline, the impact to ATK’s results of operations in any period is not expected to be significant.

Defined Contribution Plans.   ATK also sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution plan. Participation in this plan is available to substantially all employees.

Income Taxes

Provisions for federal and state income taxes are calculated based on reported pre-tax earnings and current tax law. Such provisions differ from the amounts currently receivable or payable because certain items of income and expense are recognized in different time periods for financial reporting purposes than for income tax purposes. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and evaluating tax positions. ATK establishes reserves for income tax contingencies when, despite the belief that ATK’s tax return positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that are likely to be challenged and possibly disallowed by the tax authorities. The tax provision and related accruals include the impact of such reasonably estimable losses and changes to the reserves that are considered appropriate. To the extent the probable tax outcome of these matters changes, such change in estimate will impact the income tax provision in the period of the change.

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Acquisitions and Goodwill

In accordance with SFAS 141, Business Combinations, ATK uses the purchase method of accounting to account for its acquisitions, and, accordingly, the results of acquired businesses are included in ATK’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purchase price for acquisitions is allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on fair value. Estimates are used in determining the fair value and estimated remaining lives of intangible assets until the final purchase price allocation is completed. Actual fair values and remaining lives of intangible assets may vary from those estimates. The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

In accordance with SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, ATK tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or upon the occurrence of events that may indicate possible impairment. Goodwill impairment testing under SFAS 142 is a two-step process. First, it requires a comparison of the book value of net assets to the fair value of the related operations that have goodwill assigned to them. ATK estimates the fair values of the related operations using discounted cash flows. If the fair value is determined to be less than the carrying value, a second step would be performed to determine the amount of impairment. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill be tested as of the same date every year; ATK’s annual testing date is the first day of its fourth fiscal quarter. ATK has not recorded any goodwill impairment charges under SFAS 142. Under the valuation techniques and approach applied by ATK in its SFAS 142 analysis, a change in key assumptions, such as the discount rate and projected future cash flows, could significantly impact the results of our assessment.

ATK did not make any acquisitions during fiscal 2007 or fiscal 2006.

In April 2007, ATK announced its intent to acquire Swales Aerospace, a provider of satellite components and subsystems, small spacecraft and engineering services for NASA, Department of Defense and commercial satellite customers. The transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) review. ATK expects the acquisition to be completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2008.

During fiscal 2005 ATK acquired the PSI Group, which includes Pressure Systems Inc. (which was renamed ATK Space Systems Inc.), Programmed Composites Inc., and Able Engineering Company, Inc., for $164,198 in cash. The PSI Group is a leader in the design and manufacture of components for military and commercial space-based applications, including global positioning, navigation and communication satellites, satellite bus structures, struts, reflectors and deployable mast booms. ATK believes that the acquisition strengthened ATK’s advanced space systems portfolio and positions it to capture emerging opportunities in spacecraft integration and satellite technology. ATK expects to increase its content on space missions while expanding into new advanced space technology roles. The PSI Group is included in the Mission Systems Group.

Results of Operations

The following information should be read in conjunction with ATK’s consolidated financial statements. The key performance indicators that ATK’s management uses in managing the business are orders, sales, income before interest and income taxes, and cash flows.

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Fiscal 2007

Sales

The following is a summary of each operating segment’s external sales:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

Mission Systems Group

 

$

1,210,518

 

$

1,157,065

 

$

53,453

 

 

4.6

%

 

Ammunition Systems Group

 

1,276,228

 

1,105,373

 

170,855

 

 

15.5

%

 

Launch Systems Group

 

1,078,194

 

954,369

 

123,825

 

 

13.0

%

 

Total external sales

 

$

3,564,940

 

$

3,216,807

 

$

348,133

 

 

10.8

%

 

 

The increase in sales was driven by organic growth in many of the existing businesses.

Mission Systems Group.   The increase in Group sales was driven by:

·       an increase of $31,900 in aircraft integration as a result of new program awards,

·       an increase of $22,900 in commercial and military aircraft structures due to new program wins, primarily the fan containment case for GEnx, and increased production on existing programs,

·       a net increase of $22,500 on missile defense programs, primarily SM-3, due to increased production volume and a successful flight intercept test,

·       an increase of $14,800 in electronic warfare systems due to higher volume and timing of milestones achieved on the AAR-47 missile warning system and its derivatives,

·       a net increase of $11,500 in force protection systems due to increased volume on new programs as well as new program wins replacing the decrease due to the completion of existing programs, and

·       a net increase of $5,600 in tank ammunition, primarily due to increased demand and timing of production on various large caliber tactical tank ammunition programs, partially offset by declines on tactical tank ammunition sold to international customers.

These increases were partially offset by:

·       a decrease of $15,500 in directed energy sales due to lower orders,

·       a decrease of $13,300 in technical services due to lower orders,

·       a decrease of $11,500 in space stage motors due primarily to the cancellation of the Orbus program during fiscal 2007, and

·       a decrease of $11,300 in military and commercial satellites due primarily to delay of follow-on orders.

Ammunition Systems Group.   The increase in sales was driven by:

·       a $68,700 increase in military small-caliber ammunition sales at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant as a result of continued strong customer requirements,

·       an increase of $57,400 in civil ammunition due to an increase in volume of domestic, law enforcement, OEM, and government sales, and

·       an increase of $49,200 in medium-caliber guns and ammunition due to various programs that were not in active production during the prior year.

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Launch Systems Group.   The increase in sales was due to:

·       an increase of $86,300 on Ares I, which is a new program,

·       a $27,500 increase in Trident II Missile program and related technology contracts as well as an increase in demand for flares and decoys,

·       a $20,000 increase on the Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement program mainly due to the timing of material purchases and higher orders for repair and replacement work,

·       an increase of $9,500 due to higher demand for CASTOR®  rocket motor systems, and

·       a $6,400 increase due to increased production on the Kinetic Energy Interceptor.

These increases were partially offset by:

·       a decrease of $16,700 on the Space Shuttle program due to the completion of the repair system for the Orbiter Wing Leading Edge and synergies with the Ares I program,

·       a decrease of $9,200 due to the completion of launch support on the Titan IV program, and

·       a decrease in Orion Motors of $5,500 due to the timing of production.

Gross Profit

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

As a %
of Sales

 

2006

 

As a %
of Sales

 

Change

 

Gross profit

 

$

671,917

 

 

18.8

%

 

$

610,720

 

 

19.0

%

 

$

61,197

 

 

The increase in gross profit was driven by higher sales along with improved margin rates within the Launch Systems Group due to favorable performance on strategic programs. These items were partially offset by an increase in pension costs and decreased margin rate within the Ammunition Systems Group as a result of lower margins on the TNT program along with higher raw material costs.

Operating Expenses

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

As a %
of Sales

 

2006

 

As a %
of Sales

 

Change

 

Research and development

 

$

61,533

 

 

1.7

%

 

$

51,506

 

 

1.6

%

 

$

10,027

 

Selling

 

96,738

 

 

2.7

%

 

82,038

 

 

2.6

%

 

14,700

 

General and administrative

 

173,918

 

 

4.9

%

 

150,027

 

 

4.7

%

 

23,891

 

Total

 

$

332,189

 

 

9.3

%

 

$

283,571

 

 

8.8

%

 

$

48,618

 

 

Operating expenses increased primarily due to higher sales along with increased discretionary research and development activity within the Launch Systems Group and increased program proposal efforts within the Mission Systems Group. General and administrative expenses increased due to a charge of $9,300 related to the termination of an internal information systems project in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 along with increased headcount and other compensation-related costs including stock option expense of $7,011 as a result of the adoption of Statement on Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 123(R), Share-Based Payments.

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Income before Interest, Income Taxes, and Minority Interest

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Change

 

Mission Systems Group

 

$

114,566

 

$

97,438

 

$

17,128

 

Ammunition Systems Group

 

112,614

 

109,283

 

3,331

 

Launch Systems Group

 

147,340

 

133,607

 

13,733

 

Corporate

 

(34,792

)

(13,179

)

(21,613

)

Total

 

$

339,728

 

$

327,149

 

$

12,579

 

 

The increase in income before interest, income taxes, and minority interest was due to higher sales partially offset by an increase in pension expense, increased headcount and other compensation-related costs. The increase was also driven by certain program-related changes within the operating segments as described below.

Mission Systems Group.   The increase relates to improved margins on large caliber tactical tank ammunition programs, the absence of a fuze restructure charge that was included in the prior year, an award fee tied to a successful flight intercept test along with increased volume on the Standard Missile 3 program, and improved margins on aircraft integration and technical services. These increases were partially offset by lower sales volume within precision munitions and increased spending on program proposal efforts, as discussed above.

Ammunition Systems Group.   The increase relates to higher sales, including higher medium-caliber gun sales, which have higher margins, and the lack of lower margin programs within medium-caliber ammunition that were closed out in fiscal 2006. These increases were partially offset by a margin decline in the TNT program.

Launch Systems Group.   The increase was mainly due to increased volume, including Ares I, along with favorable contract performance on strategic programs, partially offset by lower margins on the Orion program as a result of favorable contract close-outs recognized in the prior year along with increased discretionary research and development activity.

Corporate.   The net expense of Corporate primarily reflects expenses incurred for administrative functions that are performed centrally at the corporate headquarters and the elimination of intercompany profits. The increase is primarily due to a charge of $9,300 related to the termination of an internal information systems project in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 along with stock option expense recorded under SFAS 123(R) of $7,011.

Net Interest Expense

Net interest expense for fiscal 2007 was $74,932, a decrease of $24,660 compared to $99,592 in fiscal 2006. During fiscal 2006 ATK repaid the majority of its 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes and issued 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes. As a result, ATK’s fiscal 2006 interest expense included the following items related to these financing activities:

·       $18,849 premium paid to holders of the 8.50% Notes,

·       $7,100 write-off of deferred costs from the issuance of the 8.50% Notes, and

·       a net expense of $6,000 due to the termination of the related interest rate swaps.

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Income Tax Provision

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

Effective
Rate

 

2006

 

Effective
Rate

 

Change

 

Income tax provision

 

$

80,217

 

 

30.3

%

 

$

73,271

 

 

32.2

%

 

$

6,946

 

 

ATK’s provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2007 of 30.3% differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes which increased the effective rate, and the following items which decreased the rate: extraterritorial income (ETI) exclusion tax benefits, domestic manufacturing deduction (DMD), research and development (R&D) tax credits, the tax benefit from the favorable resolution of federal and state audit issues, and a decrease in the valuation allowance. During fiscal 2007, ATK recognized $6,863 of previously established reserves as the result of a settlement reached with the IRS and related changes in estimates of federal and state tax reserve requirements. In addition, the valuation allowance was decreased by $329 because the amount of state carryforward benefits expected to be utilized before expiration increased primarily due to changes in projected taxable income.

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 of 32.2% differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and an increase in the valuation allowance, both of which increased the effective rate, and the following items which decreased the rate: extraterritorial income (ETI) exclusion tax benefits, domestic manufacturing deduction (DMD), research and development (R&D) tax credits, and the tax benefit from the favorable resolution of federal and state audit issues. During fiscal 2006, ATK recognized $3,188 of previously established reserves due to a settlement reached with the IRS and related changes in estimates of federal and state tax reserve requirements. In addition, the valuation allowance was increased by $316 because the amount of state carryforward benefits expected to be utilized before expiration decreased primarily due to changes that occurred in fiscal 2006 to ATK’s legal entity structure.

Provisions for federal and state income taxes are calculated based on reported pre-tax earnings and current tax law. Such provisions differ from the amounts currently receivable or payable because certain items of income and expense are recognized in different time periods for financial reporting purposes than for income tax purposes. These timing differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on the balance sheet.

At March 31, 2007, ATK had gross deferred tax assets of $620,807, including $5,889 of state credit carryforwards and $10,381 of state loss carryforwards, which are subject to various limitations and will expire if unused within their respective carryforward periods. ATK has assessed the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be realized in future years based on projected taxable income and, to the extent that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance has been established. The valuation allowance of $3,507 at March 31, 2007 relates principally to certain state net operating loss and credit carryforwards that are not expected to be realized before their expiration. Of the valuation allowance, $367 will be allocated to reduce goodwill if the related deferred tax asset is ultimately realized.

IRS examinations have been completed through fiscal 2006 and all tax matters with the IRS have been settled for years through fiscal 2006.

On May 17, 2006, the President signed the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which repealed the ETI’s grandfathered provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 effective for fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment. As a result, fiscal 2007 will be the final year for recognizing ETI benefits.

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On December 20, 2006, the President signed the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 which reinstated the R&D tax credit from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. The extension of the R&D credit is reflected in the tax rates noted above, which includes a discrete tax benefit of $1,566. Congress is working on legislation to extend the credit. If the proposed legislation is not signed into law, ATK’s fiscal 2008 tax rate could increase by approximately 0.3%.

Minority Interest

The minority interest 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 Composite Optics, Inc. (COI) and is consolidated into ATK’s financial statements.

Net Income

Net income for fiscal 2007 was $184,128, an increase of $30,246 compared to $153,882 in fiscal 2006. The increase was due to an increase of $61,197 in gross profit and decrease in net interest expense of $24,660, offset by increases in operating expenses of $48,618 and income tax provision of $6,946.

Fiscal 2006

Sales

The following is a summary of each operating segment’s external sales:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

Mission Systems Group

 

$

1,157,065

 

$

1,057,371

 

$

99,694

 

 

9.4

%

 

Ammunition Systems Group

 

1,105,373

 

888,661

 

216,712

 

 

24.4

%

 

Launch Systems Group

 

954,369

 

855,097

 

99,272

 

 

11.6

%

 

Total external sales

 

$

3,216,807

 

$

2,801,129

 

$

415,678

 

 

14.8

%

 

 

The increase in sales was driven by organic growth in many of the existing businesses, along with a full year of sales from the PSI Group, which was acquired during fiscal 2005, as described above.

Mission Systems Group.   The increase in sales was due to:

·       the acquisition of the PSI Group at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2005, which added $62,000 during fiscal 2006,

·       a $40,000 increase in precision munitions, principally the Precision-Guided Mortar Munition, Mid-Range Munition, and Extended Range Munition programs,

·       an increase of $23,000 in missile defense, principally the SM-3 in connection with increased support of deployment rounds,

·       an increase of $18,000 in missile systems, principally due to increased systems design and development on the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM),

·       a $15,000 increase in space and ordnance programs, principally the Orbus program,

·       a $9,000 increase across various tactical rocket motor programs, and

·       a net increase of $8,000 in various tank ammunition programs.

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Partially offsetting these increases were:

·       a $20,000 decline in barrier systems principally due to timing of development activities on the Spider Advanced Munition program and Intelligent Munitions System,

·       a reduction in military aircraft of $13,000, primarily the Global Hawk program,

·       a $12,000 decline in fuzes and proximity sensors primarily due to a break in production as a result of moving the fuze production operations, as discussed above, and

·       a decrease of $11,000 in other composites programs.

Ammunition Systems Group.   The increase in sales was driven by:

·       an increase of $116,000 in military small-caliber ammunition sales at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,

·       a $39,000 increase in medium-caliber ammunition,

·       a $39,000 increase in civil ammunition due to stronger domestic, international, law enforcement, government, and power load sales,

·       an increase of $13,000 in gun systems, and

·       a $7,000 increase in Mk-90 sales.

Launch Systems Group.   The increase in sales was due to:

·       an increase of $44,000 on the Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement program, mainly due to the transfer of all work previously performed by Pratt & Whitney to ATK,

·       a $21,000 increase in the Space Shuttle program due to an increase in return to flight activity and effort related to the Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV),

·       an increase of $15,000 in flares and decoys, and

·       a $12,000 increase on the Trident II Missile program and related technology contracts.

These increases were partially offset by a $13,000 reduction in Graphite Epoxy Motor production for Delta rockets.

Gross Profit

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

As a %
of Sales

 

2005

 

As a %
of Sales

 

Change

 

Gross profit

 

$

610,720

 

 

19.0

%

 

$

530,089

 

 

18.9

%

 

$

80,631

 

 

The increase in gross profit was driven by higher sales, a reduction in other postretirement benefit costs, the lack of a fiscal 2005 charge of $7,000 due to higher material usage rates and technical issues related to the build process on the F-22 Stabilator composite structures program within the Mission Systems Group, and a $5,800 decrease in restructuring and related costs. These items were partially offset by an increase in pension costs (excluding the $6,400 settlement to recognize lump sum pension benefits that was recorded in general and administrative costs in fiscal 2005).

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Operating Expenses

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

As a %
of Sales

 

2005

 

As a %
of Sales

 

Change

 

Research and development

 

$

51,506

 

 

1.6

%

 

$

39,117

 

 

1.4

%

 

$

12,389

 

Selling

 

82,038

 

 

2.6

%

 

68,811

 

 

2.5

%

 

13,227

 

General and administrative

 

150,027

 

 

4.7

%

 

137,169

 

 

4.9

%

 

12,858

 

Total

 

$

283,571

 

 

8.8

%

 

$

245,097

 

 

8.7

%

 

$

38,474

 

 

Operating expenses increased primarily due to higher sales, increased discretionary research and development activity primarily within the Launch Systems Group and Mission Systems Group, and the inclusion of a full year of the PSI Group, which was acquired in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. General and administrative expenses increased due to increased headcount and other compensation-related costs. These increases were partially offset by the absence of a $6,400 settlement charge recorded in fiscal 2005 to recognize the impact of lump sum pension benefits that were paid and the absence of the $6,000 litigation settlement along with the incremental legal costs recorded in fiscal 2005.

Income before Interest, Income Taxes, and Minority Interest

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Change

 

Mission Systems Group

 

$

97,438

 

$

97,202

 

$

236

 

Ammunition Systems Group

 

109,283

 

86,952

 

22,331

 

Launch Systems Group

 

133,607

 

122,688

 

10,919

 

Corporate

 

(13,179

)

(21,850

)

8,671

 

Total

 

$

327,149

 

$

284,992

 

$

42,157

 

 

The increase in income before interest, income taxes, and minority interest was due to higher sales as well as:

·       a reduction in other postretirement benefit costs,

·       the absence of a $6,400 settlement charge recorded in fiscal 2005 to recognize lump sum pension benefits that were paid,

·       the absence of the $6,000 litigation settlement along with the incremental legal costs that was recorded in fiscal 2005, and

·       certain program-related changes within the operating segments as described below.

These increases were partially offset by the increase in pension expense, increased headcount and other compensation-related costs, along with certain program-related changes within each of the operating segments as discussed below.

Mission Systems Group.   The slight increase was primarily driven by the lack of a charge recorded in fiscal 2005 of $7,000 due to higher material usage rates and technical issues related to the build process on the F-22 Stabilator composite structures program, improved margins in launch vehicle structures related to the Delta program, increased margins on the AAR-47 missile warning system program and the M829A3 program, as well as the inclusion of the PSI Group for the entire fiscal 2006, versus six months in fiscal 2005. These increases were offset by increased discretionary spending for research and development and bid and proposal activities along with a decline on barrier systems and fuzes and proximity sensors in connection with lower sales.

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Ammunition Systems Group.   The increase was related to higher sales across the group, as discussed in the Sales section above, along with a decrease of $6,400 for restructuring and related activities.

Launch Systems Group.   The increase was mainly due to the increased volume for the Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement program and flares and decoys, partially offset by lower profit on Graphite Epoxy solid rocket motors in connection with lower sales.

Corporate.   The net expense of Corporate primarily reflects expenses incurred for administrative functions that are performed centrally at the corporate headquarters and the elimination of intercompany profits. The $6,000 litigation settlement plus incremental legal costs discussed above are also included in Corporate in fiscal 2005.

Net Interest Expense

Net interest expense for fiscal 2006 was $99,592, an increase of $35,140 compared to $64,452 in fiscal 2005. During fiscal 2006 ATK repaid the majority of its 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes and issued 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes. ATK’s interest expense includes the following items related to these financing activities:

·       $18,849 premium paid to holders of the 8.50% Notes,

·       $7,100 write-off of deferred costs from the issuance of the 8.50% Notes, and

·       a net expense of $6,000 due to the termination of the related interest rate swaps.

Also contributing to the increase was a higher average borrowing rate.

Income Tax Provision

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

Effective
Rate

 

2005

 

Effective
Rate

 

Change

 

Income tax provision

 

$

73,271

 

 

32.2

%

 

$

66,549

 

 

30.2

%

 

$

6,722

 

 

ATK’s provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 of 32.2% differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and an increase in the valuation allowance, both of which increased the effective rate, and the following items which decreased the rate: extraterritorial income (ETI) exclusion tax benefits, domestic manufacturing deduction (DMD), research and development (R&D) tax credits, and the tax benefit from the favorable resolution of federal and state audit issues. During fiscal 2006, ATK recognized $3,188 of previously established reserves due to a settlement reached with the IRS and related changes in estimates of federal and state reserve requirements. In addition, the valuation allowance was increased by $316 because the amount of state carryforward benefits expected to be utilized before expiration decreased primarily due to changes that occurred in fiscal 2006 to ATK’s legal entity structure.

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2005 of 30.2% differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and an increase in the valuation allowance, ETI exclusion tax benefits, R&D tax credits, the tax benefit from the favorable resolution of federal and state audit issues, and amounts recorded to adjust provision numbers to the returns as filed. During fiscal 2005, ATK recognized $8,163 of previously established tax reserves because of favorable audit results from several states, a settlement reached with the IRS and a change in estimate of tax reserves needed. In addition, the valuation allowance was increased by $699 because the amount of state carryforward benefits expected to be utilized before expiration decreased primarily as a result of the decision to move the fuze production operations.

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Minority Interest

The minority interest 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 Composite Optics, Inc. (COI) and is consolidated into ATK’s financial statements.

Net Income

Net income for fiscal 2006 was $153,882, an increase of $342 compared to $153,540 in fiscal 2005. The increase was due to an increase of $80,631 in gross profit, offset by an increase in operating expenses of $38,474, along with increases in net interest expense of $35,140 and in the income tax provision of $6,722.

Cash Flows

Fiscal 2007

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Change

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

 

$

44,468

 

$

216,647

 

$

(172,179

)

Cash flows used for investing activities

 

(80,483

)

(63,571

)

(16,912

)

Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities

 

43,018

 

(156,758

)

199,776

 

Net cash flows

 

$

7,003

 

$

(3,682

)

$

10,685

 

 

Operating Activities.   The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase of approximately $378,600 in pension contributions over fiscal 2006.

This decrease was partially offset by a $90,949 decrease in cash used for working capital (defined as net receivables plus net inventories less accounts payable less contract advances and allowances) primarily due to a lower receivables balance as a result of timing of cash receipts, offset by a decrease in accounts payable relating to timing of payments to vendors and an increase in inventories as a result of higher orders and raw material costs. Also offsetting the higher pension contributions was a decrease in net cash paid for taxes of $30,374 due to the timing of higher pension contributions, a $23,660 decrease in cash paid for interest as the prior-year period included $17,000 in cash paid for the termination of interest rate swaps and $11,000 in interest paid early on the 8.50% Notes which ATK repurchased through a tender offer in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, and an increase in net income of $30,246 (which was impacted by increases in pension expense of $17,358 and share-based plans expense of $16,820 which were non-cash).

Investing Activities.   Capital expenditures were $81,086 in fiscal 2007, which was $15,734, or 24.1%, greater than last year primarily due to capital expenditures related to an information systems project, a portion of which was written off in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, as discussed above, as well as expenditures to support the growth of all Groups.

Financing Activities.   As discussed in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below, ATK entered into an amended and restated credit agreement in March 2007 which resulted in extinguishment of the principal of its existing Term A Loan of $222,750 and the issuance of a new $275,000 Term A Loan. ATK also issued $300,000 of 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 in October 2006. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible notes, ATK purchased call options for $50,850 and sold warrants for $23,220, as discussed below. Cash paid for the purchase of treasury shares increased $18,167. The change in cash overdrafts resulted in a use of $63,036, an increase of $119,980 from fiscal 2006 due to timing of vendor payments.

ATK does not expect its level of capital expenditures to change significantly in the foreseeable future.

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ATK typically generates cash flows from operating activities in excess of its commitments. If this occurs, ATK has several strategic opportunities for capital deployment, which may include debt repayments, funding acquisitions, stock repurchases, and other alternatives.

Fiscal 2006

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Change

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

 

$

216,647

 

$

196,055

 

$

20,592

 

Cash flows used for investing activities

 

(63,571

)

(225,850

)

162,279

 

Cash flows (used for) provided by financing activities

 

(156,758

)

18,261

 

(175,019

)

Net cash flows

 

$

(3,682

)

$

(11,534

)

$

7,852

 

 

Operating Activities.   The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase of $35,422 in accrued compensation due to timing and increased headcount and a reduction of approximately $29,000 in pension and other postretirement benefits (PRB) plan contributions.

These increases were partially offset by an increase of $49,688 in cash used for working capital (defined as net receivables plus net inventories less accounts payable less contract advances and allowances) primarily due to increases in receivables and inventory levels to support increased production along with the timing of collection of receivables, early payment of interest due to the tender of the 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes and $17,000 in cash paid for the termination of interest rate swaps.

Investing Activities.   ATK did not make any acquisitions in fiscal 2006 while cash used to acquire new businesses during fiscal 2005 included $164,198 to acquire the PSI Group. Capital expenditures were $65,352 in fiscal 2006, which was $2,752, or 4%, greater than fiscal 2005.

Financing Activities.   ATK made a cash tender offer for its outstanding $400,000 principal amount 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes during fiscal 2006. As of March 31, 2006, ATK had repaid $397,404 principal amount of these notes plus $18,849 of related premium. In connection with this refinancing, ATK issued $400,000 principal amount 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes. ATK also amended its Senior Credit Facility and repaid its Term B Loan in the amount of $266,553 and entered into a Term A Loan for $270,000 on which ATK made $27,000 in scheduled payments during fiscal 2006. In connection with its financing activities, ATK incurred $7,993 of debt issuance costs during fiscal 2006. During fiscal 2006, ATK also repurchased shares of its common stock for $189,860 in cash. ATK received proceeds from employee stock compensation plans of $23,957 primarily due to stock option exercises. The change in cash overdrafts increased to $56,944, an increase of $50,852 from the $6,092 in fiscal 2005.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

ATK’s principal sources of liquidity continue to be cash generated by operations and borrowings under credit facilities. Based on ATK’s current financial condition, management believes that future operating cash flows, combined with the availability of funding, if needed, under new revolving credit facilities, will be adequate to fund future growth as well as service long-term obligations, make capital expenditures, fund any share repurchases, as discussed below, over the next 12 months.

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Debt

As of March 31, 2007 and 2006, long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Senior Credit Facility dated March 29, 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

Term A Loan due 2012

 

$

275,000

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility due 2012

 

 

 

 

Senior Credit Facility dated March 31, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

Term A Loan due 2009

 

 

$

243,000

 

8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011

 

 

2,596

 

2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011

 

300,000

 

 

6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024

 

280,000

 

280,000

 

3.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024

 

200,000

 

200,000

 

Total long-term debt

 

1,455,000

 

1,125,596

 

Less current portion

 

 

29,596

 

Long-term debt

 

$

1,455,000

 

$

1,096,000

 

 

In March 2007, ATK entered into an amended and restated Senior Credit Facility dated March 29, 2007 (the Senior Credit Facility), which is comprised of a Term A Loan of $275,000 and a $500,000 Revolving Credit Facility, both of which mature in 2012. The Senior Credit Facility amends and restates ATK’s previous Credit Agreement dated March 31, 2004, as amended (the previous Credit Agreement). The previous Credit Agreement was comprised of a term loan with an original balance of $270,000 and a $300,000 revolving credit facility, both of which were to mature in 2009. In connection with this transaction, ATK wrote off $2,564 of deferred issuance costs related to the previous Credit Agreement. The Term A Loan is subject to quarterly principal payments of $0 in the years ending March 31, 2008 and 2009; $3,438 in the years ending March 31, 2010 and 2011; and $6,875 in the year ending March 31, 2012; with the remaining balance due on March 29, 2012. Substantially all domestic, tangible and intangible assets of ATK and its subsidiaries are pledged as collateral under the Senior Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to the sum of a base rate (currently equal to the bank’s prime rate) or a Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin, which is based on ATK’s senior secured credit ratings. The weighted average interest rate for the Term A Loan was 6.20% at March 31, 2007. The annual commitment fee in effect on the unused portion of ATK’s Revolving Credit Facility was 0.20% at March 31, 2007. As of March 31, 2007, ATK had no borrowings against its $500,000 revolving credit facility and had outstanding letters of credit of $82,887, which reduced amounts available on the revolving facility to $417,113. ATK’s weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings was 7.24% during fiscal 2007 and 5.20% during fiscal 2006. Debt issuance costs of approximately $3,000 will be amortized over the term of the Senior Credit Facility. Two of ATK’s interest rate swaps related to floating-rate debt matured in December 2005. During March 2006, ATK terminated its remaining $100,000 notional amount interest rate swap, resulting in a cash payout of $2,496. This amount is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is being amortized to interest expense, at a rate of $936 per year, through November 2008, the original maturity date of the swap.

In September 2006, ATK issued $300,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011) that mature on September 15, 2011. Interest on these notes is payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year. Holders may convert their notes at a conversion rate of 10.3617 shares of ATK’s common stock per $1 principal amount of these notes (a conversion price of $96.51 per share) under the following circumstances: (1) when, if the last reported sale

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price of ATK stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price, or $125.46, for at least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions; or (3) during the last month prior to maturity. ATK is required to satisfy 100% of the principal amount of these notes solely in cash, with any amounts above the principal amount to be satisfied in cash, common stock, or a combination of cash and common stock, at the sole election of ATK. If certain fundamental changes occur prior to maturity, ATK will in certain circumstances increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares of common stock or, in lieu thereof, ATK may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate and related conversion obligation so that these notes are convertible into shares of the acquiring or surviving company. These contingently issuable shares are not included in ATK’s diluted share count for fiscal 2007 because ATK’s average stock price during that period was below the conversion price. Debt issuance costs of approximately $7,300 are being amortized to interest expense over five years. Approximately $100,000 of the net proceeds from the issuance of these notes was used to concurrently repurchase 1,285,200 shares of ATK’s common stock.

In connection with the issuance of the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011, ATK purchased, at a cost of $50,850, call options (the Call Options) on its common stock. The Call Options, which become exercisable upon conversion of the related convertible notes, allow ATK to purchase approximately 3.1 million shares of ATK’s common stock and/or cash from the counterparty at an amount equal to the amount of common stock and/or cash related to the excess conversion value that ATK would pay to the holders of the related convertible notes upon conversion. For income tax reporting purposes, the related convertible notes and the Call Options are integrated. This creates an original issue discount for income tax reporting purposes, and therefore the cost of the Call Options will be accounted for as interest expense over the term of the convertible notes for income tax reporting purposes. The associated income tax benefits will be recognized in the period in which the deduction is taken for income tax reporting purposes as an increase in additional paid-in capital (APIC) in stockholders’ equity. In addition, ATK sold warrants (the Warrants) to issue approximately 3.3 million shares of ATK’s common stock at an exercise price of $116.75 per share. The proceeds from the sale of the Warrants totaled $23,220. In accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133), and Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock, ATK recorded the net cost of the Call Options and the Warrants of $27,630 in APIC and will not recognize any changes in the fair value of the instruments. On a combined basis, the Call Options and the Warrants are intended to reduce the potential dilution of ATK’s common stock in the event that the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011 are converted by effectively increasing the conversion price of these notes from $96.51 to $116.75. The Call Options are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded from the calculation of diluted shares outstanding. The Warrants will result in additional diluted shares outstanding if ATK’s average common stock price exceeds $116.75. The Call Options and the Warrants are separate and legally distinct instruments that bind ATK and the counterparty and have no binding effect on the holders of the convertible notes.

In fiscal 2006, ATK made a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $400,000 aggregate principal amount 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (the 8.50% Notes). As of March 31, 2006, $397,404 principal amount of the 8.50% Notes had been repaid by ATK at a price of 104.75% of the principal amount (resulting in a premium of $18,849). ATK redeemed the remaining $2,596 principal amount during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 at a price of 104.25% of the principal amount. In connection with the repayment of the 8.50% Notes, ATK wrote off $7,119 of deferred debt issuance costs in fiscal 2006. ATK also terminated its three interest rate swaps associated with the 8.50% Notes, resulting in a cash payout of $14,419 and a net expense of $6,022 (consisting of the termination charge net of the unamortized portion of ATK’s proceeds from recouponing two of these interest rate swaps in fiscal 2003).

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In fiscal 2006, ATK issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes (the 6.75% Notes) that mature on April 1, 2016. These notes are general unsecured obligations. Interest on these notes accrues at a rate of 6.75% per annum and is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year. ATK has the right to redeem some or all of these notes from time to time on or after April 1, 2011, at specified redemption prices. Prior to April 1, 2011, ATK may redeem some or all of these notes at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption and a specified make-whole premium. In addition, prior to April 1, 2009, ATK may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of these notes, at a price equal to 106.75% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings. Debt issuance costs related to these notes of $7,700 are being amortized to interest expense over ten years.

In fiscal 2005, ATK issued $200,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (the 3.00% Convertible Notes) that mature on August 15, 2024. Interest on these notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year. Starting with the period beginning on August 20, 2014 and ending on February 14, 2015, and for each of the six-month periods thereafter beginning on February 15, 2015, ATK will pay contingent interest during the applicable interest period if the average trading price of these notes on the five trading days ending on the third day immediately preceding the first day of the applicable interest period equals or exceeds 120% of the principal amount of these notes. The contingent interest payable per note within any applicable interest period will equal an annual rate of 0.30% of the average trading price of a note during the measuring period. The contingent interest feature is treated as an embedded derivative under SFAS No. 133, and the fair value of this feature was insignificant at March 31, 2007 and 2006. ATK may redeem some or all of these notes in cash at any time on or after August 20, 2014. Holders of these notes may require ATK to repurchase in cash some or all of these notes on August 15, 2014 and August 15, 2019. Holders may also convert their 3.00% Convertible Notes at a conversion rate of 12.5392 shares of ATK’s common stock per $1 principal amount of these notes (a conversion price of $79.75) under the following circumstances: (1) when, during any fiscal quarter, the last reported sale price of ATK stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price, or $103.68, for at least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) if ATK calls these notes for redemption; or (3) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions. In fiscal 2005, ATK amended the indenture to require ATK to satisfy 100% of the principal amount of these notes solely in cash, with any amounts above the principal amount to be satisfied in cash, common stock, or a combination of cash and common stock, at the sole election of ATK. If certain fundamental changes occur on or prior to August 15, 2014, ATK will in certain circumstances increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares of common stock or, in lieu thereof, ATK may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate and related conversion obligation so that these notes are convertible into shares of the acquiring or surviving company. These contingently issuable shares increased the number of ATK’s diluted shares during fiscal 2007 by 19,040 shares because ATK’s average stock price exceeded the conversion price during the year, but they were not included in fiscal 2006 or 2005 because ATK’s stock price was below the conversion price during those years. Debt issuance costs of $4,700 are being amortized to interest expense over ten years, the period until the first date on which the holders can require ATK to repurchase these notes.

In fiscal 2004, ATK issued $280,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2024) that mature on February 15, 2024. Interest on these notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year. Beginning with the period beginning on August 20, 2009 and ending on February 14, 2010, and for each of the six-month periods thereafter beginning on February 15, 2010, ATK will pay contingent interest during the applicable interest period if the average trading price of these notes on the five trading days ending on the third day immediately preceding the first day of the applicable interest period equals or exceeds 120% of the principal amount of these notes. The contingent interest payable per note within any applicable interest period will equal an annual rate of 0.30% of the average trading price of a note during the measuring period. The contingent

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interest feature is treated as an embedded derivative under SFAS No. 133, and the fair value of this feature was insignificant at March 31, 2007 and 2006. ATK may redeem some or all of these notes in cash at any time on or after August 20, 2009. Holders of these notes may require ATK to repurchase in cash some or all of these notes on August 15, 2009, February 15, 2014, or February 15, 2019. Holders may also convert these notes into shares of ATK’s common stock at a conversion rate of 12.5843 shares per $1 principal amount of the notes (a conversion price of $79.46) under the following circumstances: (1) when, during any fiscal quarter, the last reported sale price of ATK stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price, or $103.30, for at least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) if ATK calls these notes for redemption; or (3) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions. In fiscal 2005, ATK amended the indenture to require ATK to satisfy 100% of the principal amount of these notes solely in cash, with any amounts above the principal amount to be satisfied in cash, common stock, or a combination of cash and common stock, at the sole election of ATK. These contingently issuable shares increased the number of ATK’s diluted shares during fiscal 2007 by 39,283 shares because ATK’s average stock price exceeded the conversion price during the year, but they were not included in fiscal 2006 or 2005 because ATK’s stock price was below the conversion price during those years. Debt issuance costs of $8,600 are being amortized to interest expense over five years, the period until the first date on which the holders can require ATK to repurchase these notes.

The 3.00% Convertible Notes, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2024, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011, and the 6.75% Notes rank equal in right of payment with each other and all of ATK’s future senior subordinated indebtedness and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future senior indebtedness, including the Senior Credit Facility. The outstanding notes are guaranteed on an unsecured basis, jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally, by substantially all of ATK’s domestic subsidiaries. Subsidiaries of ATK other than the subsidiary guarantors are minor. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. These guarantees are senior subordinated obligations of the applicable subsidiary guarantors.

The scheduled minimum loan payments on outstanding long-term debt are as follows:

Fiscal 2008

 

$

 

Fiscal 2009

 

 

Fiscal 2010

 

13,750

 

Fiscal 2011

 

13,750

 

Fiscal 2012

 

547,500

 

Thereafter

 

880,000

 

Total

 

$

1,455,000

 

 

ATK’s total debt (current portion of debt and long-term debt) as a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and stockholders’ equity) was 72% as of March 31, 2007 and 64% as of March 31, 2006.

ATK’s Senior Credit Facility and the indentures governing the 6.75% Notes, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2024, and the 3.00% Convertible Notes impose restrictions on ATK, including limitations on its ability to incur additional debt, enter into capital leases, grant liens, pay dividends and make certain other payments, sell assets, or merge or consolidate with or into another entity. In addition, the Senior Credit Facility limits ATK’s ability to enter into sale-and-leaseback transactions. The Senior Credit Facility also requires that ATK meet and maintain specified financial ratios, including a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum consolidated leverage ratio. ATK’s ability to comply with these covenants and to meet and maintain the financial ratios may be affected by events beyond its control. As of March 31, 2007, ATK was in compliance with the covenants.

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Moody’s Investors Service has assigned ATK an issuer rating of Ba3 with a stable outlook. Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned ATK a BB corporate credit rating with a stable outlook.

ATK has limited payment requirements under the Senior Credit Facility over the next few years. ATK’s other debt service requirements consist principally of interest expense on its long-term debt. Additional cash may be required to repurchase or convert any or all of the convertible notes under certain circumstances, as discussed above. ATK’s short-term cash requirements for operations are expected to consist mainly of capital expenditures to maintain and expand production facilities and working capital requirements.

Shelf Registration.   On March 2, 2006, ATK filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission allowing ATK to issue debt and/or equity securities at any time. As of March 31, 2007, ATK has the capacity under the registration statement to issue approximately 48.4 million shares of common stock and 5 million shares of preferred stock.

Interest Rate Swaps

ATK may use interest rate swaps to hedge forecasted interest payments and the risk associated with changing interest rates of long-term debt. ATK did not have any outstanding interest rate swaps as of March 31, 2007 or 2006.

Commodity Forward Contracts

ATK periodically uses derivatives to hedge certain commodity price risks. During fiscal 2007, ATK had forward contracts for copper, zinc, and lead, all of which expired prior to March 31, 2007. The contracts essentially established a fixed price for the underlying commodities and were designated and qualified as effective cash flow hedges of purchases of these commodities. Ineffectiveness was calculated as the amount by which the change in the fair value of the derivatives exceeded the change in the fair value of the anticipated commodity purchases. The fair value of these contracts was recorded as a current asset and the effective portion was reflected in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (OCI) in the financial statements. The gains on these contracts were recorded in cost of sales as the commodities were purchased. The following table summarizes the pre-tax activity in OCI related to these forward contracts during fiscal 2007 and 2006:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Beginning of period unrealized gain (loss) in accumulated OCI

 

$

15,162

 

$

(627

)

Increase in fair value of derivatives

 

14,446

 

26,154

 

Gains reclassified from OCI, offsetting the price paid to
suppliers

 

(29,608

)

(10,365

)

End of period unrealized gain in accumulated OCI

 

$

 

$

15,162

 

 

The change in OCI related to these derivatives during fiscal 2005 was not significant. The amount of ineffectiveness recognized in earnings for these contracts was $(241) during fiscal 2007 and $200 in fiscal 2006.

Share Repurchases

On January 31, 2006, ATK’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares through January 31, 2008. In February and March 2006, ATK repurchased 1,315,104 shares for $100,000. During fiscal 2007 ATK repurchased 2,585,200 shares for $201,880. As of March 31, 2007, there were 1,099,696 remaining shares authorized to be repurchased.

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Any additional authorized repurchases would be subject to market conditions and ATK’s compliance with its debt covenants. ATK’s 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes limit the aggregate sum of dividends, share repurchases, and other designated restricted payments to an amount based on ATK’s net income, stock issuance proceeds, and certain other items, less restricted payments made, since April 1, 2001. As of March 31, 2007, this limit was approximately $187,000. As of March 31, 2007, the Senior Credit Facility allows ATK to make unlimited “restricted payments” (as defined in the credit agreement), which among other items, would allow payments for future stock repurchases, as long as ATK maintains a senior leverage ratio of less than 2.0. When that ratio is exceeded, there is an annual limit of $50,000 plus proceeds of any equity issuances plus 50% of net income since March 29, 2007.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The following table summarizes ATK’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

Payments due by period

 

 

 

Total

 

Within 1 year

 

1-3 years

 

3-5 years

 

After 5 years

 

Contractual obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

$

1,455,000

 

 

 

 

 

$

13,750

 

$

561,250

 

$

880,000

 

Interest on debt(1)

 

564,738

 

 

$

58,636

 

 

116,847

 

114,717

 

274,538

 

Operating leases

 

248,066

 

 

68,945

 

 

111,408

 

57, 975

 

9,738

 

Environmental remediation costs, net

 

25,016

 

 

5,930

 

 

302

 

3,703

 

15,081

 

Pension and other PRB plan contributions

 

339,149

 

 

24,147

 

 

51,821

 

85,459

 

177,722

 

Total contractual obligations

 

$

2,631,969

 

 

$

157,658

 

 

$

294,128

 

$

823,104

 

$

1,357,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitment Expiration by period

 

 

 

Total

 

    Within 1 year    

 

    1-3 years    

 

Other commercial commitments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letters of credit

 

$

82,887

 

 

$

64,542

 

 

 

$

18,345

 

 


(1)          Includes interest on variable rate debt calculated based on interest rates at March 31, 2007. Variable rate debt was approximately 19% of ATK’s total debt at March 31, 2007.

Pension plan contributions are an estimate of ATK’s minimum funding requirements through fiscal 2017 to provide pension benefits for employees based on service provided through fiscal 2007 pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, although ATK may make additional discretionary contributions. These estimates may change significantly depending on the actual rate of return on plan assets, discount rates, discretionary pension contributions, and regulations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In connection with the issuance of the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011, ATK entered into call option and warrant transactions. The convertible note call option and warrant transactions are designed to increase the effective conversion price per share of ATK’s common stock from $96.51 to $116.75 and, therefore, mitigate the potential dilution upon conversion of the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011 at the time of conversion. The convertible note call option and warrant transactions have been recorded at cost within stockholders’ equity in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Index to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock and EITF No. 01-6, The Meaning of “Indexed to a Company’s Own Stock”. See further discussion under the heading “Debt” above.

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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 that are currently pending, 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.

On June 20, 2006, ATK was informed that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) had opened a civil investigation into ATK’s LUU series illuminating flares. ATK was informed that the DOJ had received allegations that ATK knowingly delivered defective products. Further details regarding the investigation were not provided to ATK. On or about March 13, 2007, ATK received notice, for the first time, of the source and basis of the Government’s investigation, certain aspects of which remain confidential.

ATK has cooperated with the investigation and voluntarily produced documents to the DOJ; however, ATK denies any allegations of improper conduct. Based on what is known to ATK about the subject matter under investigation, ATK does not believe that it has violated any law or regulation and believes it could assert valid defenses to any legal action that might be associated with this investigation. Although it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of the DOJ’s investigation, ATK believes, based on all available information, that the outcome will not have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition or cash flows.

Environmental Liabilities.   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 that ATK owns or operates or formerly owned or operated, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate or remediate. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, resource restoration costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of liabilities associated with past practices or violations of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.

The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best 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 3.0% and 3.25% as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The following is a summary of the amounts recorded for environmental remediation:

 

 

March 31, 2007

 

March 31, 2006

 

 

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(65,603

)

 

$

40,587

 

 

$

(67,065

)

 

$

39,772

 

 

Unamortized discount

 

8,513

 

 

(4,490

)

 

11,470

 

 

(6,087

)

 

Present value amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(57,090

)

 

$

36,097

 

 

$

(55,595

)

 

$

33,685

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2007, the estimated discounted range of reasonably possible costs of environmental remediation was $57,090 to $95,387.

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 described below.

·       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

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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’ 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. In accordance with its agreement with Hercules, ATK notified Hercules of all known contamination on non-federal lands on or before March 31, 2000, and on federal lands on or before March 31, 2005.

·       ATK generally assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the Thiokol Facilities acquired from Alcoa Inc. (Alcoa) 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. In accordance with its agreement with Alcoa, ATK notified Alcoa of all known environmental remediation issues as of January 30, 2004. Of these known issues, 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, 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 extended through December 7, 2006, 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 cannot ensure that the U.S. Government, Hercules, Alcoa, Blount, 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, 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.

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At March 31, 2007, the aggregate undiscounted amounts payable for environmental remediation costs, net of expected recoveries, are estimated to be:

Fiscal 2008

 

$

5,930

 

Fiscal 2009

 

151

 

Fiscal 2010

 

151

 

Fiscal 2011

 

2,056

 

Fiscal 2012

 

1,647

 

Thereafter

 

15,081

 

Total

 

$

25,016

 

 

There were no material insurance recoveries related to environmental remediation during fiscal 2007, 2006, or 2005.

Factors that could significantly change the estimates described in this section on environmental liabilities include:

·       the adoption, implementation, and interpretation of new laws, regulations, or cleanup standards,

·       advances in technologies,

·       outcomes of negotiations or litigation with regulatory authorities and other parties,

·       additional information about the ultimate remedy selected at new and existing sites,

·       adjustment of ATK’s share of the cost of such remedies,

·       changes in the extent and type of site utilization,

·       the discovery of new contamination,

·       the number of parties found liable at each site and their ability to pay,

·       more current estimates of liabilities for these contingencies, or

·       liabilities associated with resource restoration as a result of contamination from past practices.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this report for discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

Inflation

In management’s opinion, 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.

ATK, however, has been impacted by increases in the prices of raw materials used in production. Most recently, the prices of commodity metals, such as lead, zinc, and especially copper, have significantly increased. These price increases generally impact our small caliber ammunition business. ATK’s risk management practices are discussed in Item 7A of this report.

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ITEM 7A.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

ATK is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. To mitigate the risks from interest rate exposure, ATK occasionally enters into hedging transactions, mainly interest rate swaps, through derivative financial instruments that have been authorized pursuant to corporate policies. ATK uses derivatives to hedge certain interest rate and commodity price risks, but does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes, and ATK is not a party to leveraged financial instruments. Additional information regarding the financial instruments is contained in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements. ATK’s objective in managing exposure to changes in interest rates is to limit the impact of such changes on earnings and cash flow and to lower the overall borrowing costs.

ATK measures market risk related to holdings of financial instruments based on changes in interest rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis measures the potential loss in fair values, cash flows, and earnings based on a hypothetical 10% change (increase and decrease) in interest rates. ATK used current market rates on the debt portfolio to perform the sensitivity analysis. Certain items such as lease contracts, insurance contracts, and obligations for pension and other postretirement benefits were not included in the analysis.

Currently ATK’s primary interest rate exposures relate to variable rate debt. The potential loss in fair values is based on an assumed immediate change in the net present values of interest rate-sensitive exposures resulting from a 10% change in interest rates. The potential loss in cash flows and earnings is based on the change in the net interest income/expense over a one-year period due to the change in rates. Based on ATK’s analysis, a 10% change in interest rates would not have a material impact on the fair values or ATK’s results of operations or cash flows.

With respect to ATK’s commercial ammunition business, ATK has improved manufacturing efficiencies and initiated price increases to mitigate the impact of increased commodity costs. ATK will continue to evaluate the need for future price increases in light of these trends, ATK’s competitive landscape, and its financial results. If commodity costs continue to increase, and if ATK is unable to offset these increases with ongoing manufacturing efficiencies and price increases, ATK’s future results from operations and cash flows would be materially impacted.

With respect to ATK’s firm fixed-price contract to supply the DoD’s small-caliber ammunition needs through April 1, 2010, significant increases in commodities can negatively impact operating results. Depending on market conditions, ATK has historically entered into futures contracts in order to reduce the impact of metal price fluctuations. The majority of ATK’s copper purchases under the small-caliber ammunition contract were hedged through September 30, 2006. Since September 30, 2006, ATK has purchased a majority of the copper for use in this contract at prevailing market prices. Depending on market conditions, ATK will continue to evaluate commodity hedging as a means to reduce the impact of commodity price fluctuations. ATK is currently working within the terms of its contract to mitigate impacts from the increased cost of copper. Depending on the timing and outcome of these actions, the Ammunition Systems Group’s operating results could be adversely impacted.

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ITEM 8.                FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Alliant Techsystems Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Alliant Techsystems Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alliant Techsystems Inc. and subsidiaries at March 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As discussed in Notes 1 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, in fiscal year 2007, the Company changed its method of accounting for defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans and as discussed in Notes 1 and 12 to the consolidated financial statements, in fiscal year 2007, the Company changed its method of accounting for stock-based compensation.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated May 22, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

May 22, 2007

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

 

Sales

 

$

3,564,940

 

$

3,216,807

 

$

2,801,129

 

Cost of sales

 

2,893,023

 

2,606,087

 

2,271,040

 

Gross profit

 

671,917

 

610,720

 

530,089

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

61,533

 

51,506

 

39,117

 

Selling

 

96,738

 

82,038

 

68,811

 

General and administrative

 

173,918

 

150,027

 

137,169

 

Total operating expenses

 

332,189

 

283,571

 

245,097

 

Income before interest, income taxes, and minority interest

 

339,728

 

327,149

 

284,992

 

Interest expense

 

(76,144

)

(100,837

)

(65,382

)

Interest income

 

1,212

 

1,245

 

930

 

Income before income taxes and minority interest

 

264,796

 

227,557

 

220,540

 

Income tax provision

 

80,217

 

73,271

 

66,549

 

Income before minority interest

 

184,579

 

154,286

 

153,991

 

Minority interest, net of income taxes

 

451

 

404

 

451

 

Net income

 

$

184,128

 

$

153,882

 

$

153,540

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

5.43

 

$

4.19

 

$

4.09

 

Diluted

 

$

5.32

 

$

4.11

 

$

4.03

 

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

33,885

 

36,730

 

37,576

 

Diluted

 

34,591

 

37,402

 

38,145

 

 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands 
except share data)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

16,093

 

$

9,090

 

Net receivables

 

733,304

 

738,909

 

Net inventories

 

170,602

 

139,876

 

Deferred income tax assets

 

75,333

 

77,848

 

Other current assets

 

33,686

 

53,728

 

Total current assets

 

1,029,018

 

1,019,451

 

Net property, plant, and equipment

 

454,748

 

453,958

 

Goodwill

 

1,163,186

 

1,163,186

 

Prepaid and intangible pension assets

 

27,998

 

69,216

 

Deferred charges and other non-current assets

 

199,732

 

196,169

 

Total assets

 

$

2,874,682

 

$

2,901,980

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash overdrafts

 

 

 

$

63,036

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

 

29,596

 

Accounts payable

 

$

153,572

 

165,955

 

Contract advances and allowances

 

80,904

 

49,667

 

Accrued compensation

 

123,696

 

114,537

 

Accrued income taxes

 

11,791

 

23,710

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

133,309

 

224,443

 

Total current liabilities

 

503,272

 

670,944

 

Long-term debt

 

1,455,000

 

1,096,000

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

22,278

 

2,909

 

Postretirement and postemployment benefits liabilities

 

163,709

 

175,314

 

Accrued pension liability

 

89,383

 

239,313

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

83,159

 

89,142

 

Total liabilities

 

2,316,801

 

2,273,622

 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8, 10 and 11)

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock—$.01 par value:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized—90,000,000 shares

 

 

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding—33,075,268 shares at March 31, 2007 and 35,207,335 shares at March 31, 2006

 

331

 

352

 

Additional paid-in-capital

 

477,554

 

472,861

 

Retained earnings

 

1,112,649

 

928,521

 

Unearned compensation

 

 

(2,760

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(424,075

)

(333,136

)

Common stock in treasury, at cost—8,479,793 shares held at March 31, 2007 and 6,347,726 shares held at March 31, 2006

 

(608,578

)

(437,480

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

557,881

 

628,358

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

2,874,682

 

$

2,901,980

 

 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

184,128

 

$

153,882

 

$

153,540

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

69,380

 

69,589

 

71,138

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

6,772

 

8,745

 

7,448

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

3,999

 

3,764

 

4,700

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

18,849

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

81,725

 

9,523

 

48,932

 

Loss on disposal of property

 

9,295

 

374

 

3,928

 

Minority interest, net of income taxes

 

451

 

404

 

451

 

Share-based plans expense

 

38,076

 

21,256

 

8,065

 

Excess tax benefits from share-based plans

 

(3,539

)

 

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net receivables

 

5,605

 

(113,776

)

(80,158

)

Net inventories

 

(30,726

)

(17,459

)

14,886

 

Accounts payable

 

(12,514

)

15,938

 

33,574

 

Contract advances and allowances

 

31,237

 

17,950

 

(15,961

)

Accrued compensation

 

5,470

 

15,466

 

(19,956

)

Accrued income taxes

 

(5,312

)

29,491

 

1,435

 

Pension and other postretirement benefits

 

(348,303

)

9,109

 

(40,110

)

Other assets and liabilities

 

8,724

 

(26,458

)

4,143

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

44,468

 

216,647

 

196,055

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(81,086

)

(65,352

)

(62,600

)

Acquisition of businesses

 

 

 

(164,198

)

Proceeds from the disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

603

 

1,781

 

948

 

Cash used for investing activities

 

(80,483

)

(63,571

)

(225,850

)

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in cash overdrafts

 

(63,036

)

56,944

 

6,092

 

Payments made on bank debt

 

(20,250

)

(27,000

)

(133,447

)

Payments made to extinguish debt

 

(225,346

)

(663,957

)

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

575,000

 

670,000

 

200,000

 

Premium to extinguish debt

 

 

(18,849

)

 

Purchase of call options

 

(50,850

)

 

 

Sale of warrants

 

23,220

 

 

 

Payments made for debt issue costs

 

(10,564

)

(7,993

)

(6,336

)

Net purchase of treasury shares

 

(208,027

)

(189,860

)

(76,106

)

Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans

 

19,332

 

23,957

 

28,058

 

Excess tax benefits from share-based plans

 

3,539

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used for) financing activities

 

43,018

 

(156,758

)

18,261

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

7,003

 

(3,682

)

(11,534

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

9,090

 

12,772

 

24,306

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

16,093

 

$

9,090

 

$

12,772

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash investing activity:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable

 

$

9,940

 

$

9,809

 

$

7,078

 

Noncash financing activity:
Treasury shares purchased included in other accrued liabilities

 

$

 

$

6,147

 

$

 

 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

Common Stock
$.01 Par

 

Additional
Paid-In

 

Retained

 

Unearned

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

 

Treasury

 

Total
Stockholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Earnings

 

Compensation

 

Loss

 

Stock

 

Equity

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands except share data)

 

Balance, April 1, 2004

 

37,439,972

 

 

 

 

$ 374

 

 

 

$ 468,086

 

 

$  621,099

 

 

$ (1,015

)

 

 

$ (263,687

)

 

$ (260,657

)

 

$ 564,200

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,540

 

 

Other comprehensive income (see Note 1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,097

 

 

 

 

 

4,097

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

157,637

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

801,130

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(28,885

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,623

 

 

21,746

 

 

Restricted stock grants

 

28,444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

(1,754

)

 

 

 

 

1,799

 

 

11

 

 

Amortization of restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

Treasury stock purchased

 

(1,128,100

)

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(75,003

)

 

(75,003

)

 

Employee benefit plans and other

 

106,795

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

10,749

 

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

 

 

5,923

 

 

16,728

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2005

 

37,248,241

 

 

 

 

372

 

 

 

449,927

 

 

774,639

 

 

(1,674

)

 

 

(259,590

)

 

(277,315

)

 

686,359

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,882

 

 

Other comprehensive income (see Note 1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(73,546

)

 

 

 

 

(73,546

)

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80,336

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

401,699

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

(9,473

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,154

 

 

16,685

 

 

Restricted stock grants

 

36,406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

244

 

 

 

 

(2,612

)

 

 

 

 

2,387

 

 

19

 

 

Amortization of unearned compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,519

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,519

 

 

Treasury stock purchased

 

(2,596,304

)

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(195,878

)

 

(195,878

)

 

Conversion of performance shares to an equity-based plan (see Note 12):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,088

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,088

 

 

Employee benefit plans and other

 

117,293

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

6,049

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

7,172

 

 

13,230

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2006

 

35,207,335

 

 

 

 

352

 

 

 

472,861

 

 

928,521

 

 

(2,760

)

 

 

(333,136

)

 

(437,480

)

 

628,358

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

184,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

184,128

 

 

Other comprehensive income (see Note 1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

277,911

 

 

 

 

 

277,911

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

462,039

 

 

Adjustment for adoption of SFAS No. 158, net of income taxes of $239,490 (see Note 8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(368,850

)

 

 

 

(368,850

)

 

Exercise of stock options

 

394,063

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

(10,159

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,607

 

 

17,452

 

 

Restricted stock grants

 

38,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,834

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,819

 

 

(15

)

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,076

 

 

Treasury stock purchased

 

(2,585,200

)

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(201,880

)

 

(201,880

)

 

Purchase of call options and sale of warrants, net (see Note 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27,630

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27,630

)

 

Employee benefit plans and other

 

20,856

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

7,214

 

 

 

 

2,760

 

 

 

 

 

356

 

 

10,331

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2007

 

33,075,268

 

 

 

 

$ 331

 

 

 

$ 477,554

 

 

$ 1,112,649

 

 

$       —

 

 

 

$ (424,075

)

 

$ (608,578

)

 

$ 557,881

 

 

 

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations.   Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) is a leading supplier of aerospace and defense products to the U.S. government, allied nations, and prime contractors. ATK is also a major supplier of ammunition and related accessories to law enforcement agencies and commercial customers. ATK is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota and has operating locations throughout the United States.

Basis of Presentation.   The consolidated financial statements of ATK include all majority-owned affiliates. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

Fiscal Year.   References in this report to a particular fiscal year are to the year ended March 31 of that calendar year. ATK’s interim quarterly periods are based on 13-week periods and end on Sundays.

Use of Estimates.   The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported therein. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition.

Long-Term Contracts—Sales under long-term contracts are accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method and include cost-plus and fixed-price contracts. Sales under cost-plus contracts are recognized as costs are incurred. Sales under fixed-price contracts are either recognized as the actual cost of work performed relates to the estimate at completion (cost-to-cost) or based on results achieved, which usually coincides with customer acceptance (units-of-delivery).

Profits expected to be realized on contracts are based on ATK’s estimates of total contract sales value and costs at completion. Estimated amounts for contract changes and claims are included in contract sales only when realization is estimated to be probable. Assumptions used for recording sales and earnings are adjusted in the period of change to reflect revisions in contract value and estimated costs. In the period in which it is determined that a loss will be incurred on a contract, the entire amount of the estimated loss is charged to cost of sales.

Commercial Products—Sales are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered and legal title and all risks of ownership have been transferred, written contract and sales terms are complete, customer acceptance has occurred, and payment is reasonably assured. Sales are reduced for allowances and price discounts.

Operating Expenses.   Research and development, selling, and general and administrative costs are expensed in the year incurred.

Environmental Remediation and Compliance.   Costs associated with environmental compliance, restoration, and preventing future contamination that are estimable and probable are accrued and expensed, or capitalized as appropriate. Expected remediation, restoration, and monitoring costs relating to the remediation of an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are accrued and expensed in the period that such costs become estimable. Liabilities are recognized for remedial and resource restoration activities when they are probable and the cost can be reasonably estimated.

ATK’s engineering, financial, and legal specialists estimate, based on current law and existing technologies, the cost of each environmental liability. Such estimates are based primarily upon the

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

estimated cost of investigation and remediation required and the likelihood that other potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) will be able to fulfill their commitments at the sites where ATK may be jointly and severally liable. ATK’s estimates for environmental obligations are dependent on, and affected by, the nature and extent of historical information and physical data relating to a contaminated site, the complexity of the site, methods of remediation available, the technology that will be required, the outcome of discussions with regulatory agencies and other PRPs at multi-party sites, the number and financial viability of other PRPs, changes in environmental laws and regulations, future technological developments, and the timing of expenditures; accordingly, such estimates could change materially as ATK periodically evaluates and revises such estimates based on expenditures against established reserves and the availability of additional information.

Cash Equivalents.   Cash equivalents are all highly liquid temporary cash investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less.

Marketable Securities.   Investments in marketable equity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and are recorded at fair value within other current assets. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income (OCI). When such investments are sold, the unrealized gains or losses are reversed from OCI and recognized in the consolidated income statement.

Inventories.   Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventoried costs relating to contracts in progress are stated at actual production costs, including factory overhead, initial tooling, and other related costs incurred to date, reduced by amounts associated with recognized sales. Raw materials, work in process, and finished goods are generally determined using the standard costing method.

Inventories consist of the following:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Raw materials

 

$

51,239

 

$

40,282

 

Work in process

 

47,520

 

35,415

 

Finished goods

 

35,373

 

33,184

 

Contracts in progress

 

36,470

 

30,995

 

Net inventories

 

$

170,602

 

$

139,876

 

 

Progress payments received from customers relating to the uncompleted portions of contracts are offset against unbilled receivable balances or applicable inventories. Any remaining progress payment balances are classified as contract advances. Inventories are shown net of reductions of $12,543 as of March 31, 2007 and $15,118 as of March 31, 2006 for customer progress payments received on uncompleted portions of contracts.

Stock-Based Compensation.   ATK’s stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 12, provide for the grant of various types of stock-based incentive awards, including options to purchase common stock, restricted stock, and performance awards. Effective April 1, 2006, ATK adopted Statement on Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 123(R), Share-Based Payments, and related Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules included in Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107, on a modified prospective basis. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), ATK accounted for those plans under

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations.

The types and mix of stock-based incentive awards are evaluated on an ongoing basis and may vary based on ATK’s overall strategy regarding compensation, including consideration of the impact of expensing stock option awards on ATK’s results of operations subsequent to the adoption of SFAS 123(R).

Income Taxes.   Provisions for federal and state income taxes are calculated based on reported pre-tax earnings and current tax law. Such provisions differ from the amounts currently receivable or payable because certain items of income and expense are recognized in different time periods for financial reporting purposes than for income tax purposes. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and evaluating tax positions. ATK establishes reserves for income tax contingencies when, despite the belief that ATK’s tax return positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that are likely to be challenged and possibly disallowed by the tax authorities. The tax provision and related accruals include the impact of such reasonably estimable losses and changes to the reserves that are considered appropriate. To the extent the probable tax outcome of these matters changes, such change in estimate will impact the income tax provision in the period of the change.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.   From time to time, ATK uses derivatives, consisting mainly of interest rate swaps to hedge forecasted interest payments and the risk associated with changing interest rates of long-term debt, commodity forward contracts to hedge forecasted purchases of certain commodities, and foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge forecasted transactions denominated in a foreign currency. ATK does not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes. At the inception of each derivative instrument, ATK documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, as well as its risk-management objectives and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. ATK assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in the hedged item. Derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded to accumulated OCI, and recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Commodity Forward Contracts.   ATK periodically uses derivatives to hedge certain commodity price risks. During fiscal 2007, ATK had forward contracts for copper, zinc, and lead, all of which expired prior to March 31, 2007. The contracts essentially established a fixed price for the underlying commodities and were designated and qualified as effective cash flow hedges of purchases of these commodities. Ineffectiveness was calculated as the amount by which the change in the fair value of the derivatives exceeded the change in the fair value of the anticipated commodity purchases. The fair value of these contracts was recorded as a current asset and the effective portion was reflected in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (OCI) in the financial statements. The gains on these contracts were recorded in cost of sales as the commodities were purchased. The following table summarizes the pre-tax activity in OCI related to these forward contracts during fiscal 2007 and 2006:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Beginning of period unrealized gain (loss) in accumulated OCI

 

$

15,162

 

$

(627

)

Increase in fair value of derivatives

 

14,446

 

26,154

 

Gains reclassified from OCI, offsetting the price paid to suppliers

 

(29,608

)

(10,365

)

End of period unrealized gain in accumulated OCI

 

$

 

$

15,162

 

 

The change in OCI related to these derivatives during fiscal 2005 was not significant. The amount of ineffectiveness recognized in earnings for these contracts was $(241) during fiscal 2007 and $200 in fiscal 2006.

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-based awards (see Note 12) and contingently issuable shares related to ATK’s Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (see Note 7) during each period presented, which, if exercised or earned, would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. In computing EPS for fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005,  earnings, as reported for each respective period, is divided by (in thousands):

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Basic EPS shares outstanding

 

33,885

 

36,730

 

37,576

 

Dilutive effect of stock-based awards

 

648

 

672

 

569

 

Dilutive effect of contingently issuable shares

 

58

 

 

 

Diluted EPS shares outstanding

 

34,591

 

37,402

 

38,145

 

Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the option exercise/threshold price was greater than the average market price of the common shares

 

34

 

12

 

494

 

 

Contingently issuable shares related to ATK’s 3.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024, as discussed in Note 7, are included in diluted EPS in fiscal 2007 but are not included in fiscal 2006 or fiscal 2005 because ATK’s average stock price was below the conversion price during those periods. Contingently issuable shares related to ATK’s 2.75%

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011, as discussed in Note 7, are not included in diluted EPS because ATK’s average stock price was below the conversion price during fiscal 2007. The Warrants, as discussed in Note 7, are not included in diluted EPS as ATK’s average stock price during fiscal 2007 did not exceed $116.75. The Call Options, also discussed in Note 7, are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded from the calculation of diluted shares outstanding.

Comprehensive Income.   Comprehensive income is a measure of all changes in stockholders’ equity except those resulting from investments by and distributions to owners. The components of comprehensive income for fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005 are as follows:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net income

 

$

184,128

 

$

153,882

 

$

153,540

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income taxes of $5,744, $(8,437), and $(5,562)

 

(8,482

)

12,396

 

9,076

 

Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities, net of income taxes of $(184,822), $58,914, and $3,298

 

286,287

 

(87,141

)

(5,382

)

Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes of $(72), $(816), and $(247)

 

106

 

1,199

 

403

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

277,911

 

(73,546

)

4,097

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$

462,039

 

$

80,336

 

$

157,637

 

 

The components of accumulated OCI, net of income taxes, are as follows:

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Derivatives

 

$

(1,150

)

$

7,332

 

Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities

 

(423,310

)

(340,747

)

Available-for-sale securities

 

385

 

279

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

$

(424,075

)

$

(333,136

)

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments.   The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, inventory, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

New Accounting Pronouncements.

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 (ATK’s fiscal 2009). ATK is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of this statement will have on its financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R), which requires recognition of the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in the statement of financial position and requires recognition of changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. These provisions were applicable as of the end of the first fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006 (ATK’s fiscal 2007) and resulted in a decrease in total stockholders’ equity of $368,850. SFAS No. 158 also requires measurement of the funded status of a plan as of the date of the year-end statement of financial position. This provision is applicable for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008 (ATK’s fiscal 2009). ATK adopted the measurement provisions of SFAS No. 158 effective April 1, 2007 using the method which requires measurement of plan assets and benefit obligations as of the beginning of fiscal 2008. This adoption will change the discount rate assumption which will change anticipated pension expense for fiscal 2008. ATK is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of this statement will have on its financial statements. See Note 8.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 (ATK’s fiscal 2009). ATK is evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on its financial statements.

In September 2006, the SEC issued SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. SAB No. 108 addresses diversity in practice in quantifying financial statement misstatements and requires that a company quantify misstatements based on their impact on each of its financial statements and related disclosures. SAB No. 108 was effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006 (ATK’s fiscal 2007), allowing a one-time transitional cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings for errors that were not previously deemed material, but are material under the guidance in SAB No. 108. The adoption of SAB No. 108 did not have a material impact on ATK’s financial statements.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ATK must determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Once it is determined that a position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the position is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. FIN 48 applies to all tax positions related to income taxes subject to FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 is applicable for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 (ATK’s fiscal 2008). The cumulative effect of applying the provisions of FIN 48, if any, will be reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings on April 1, 2007. ATK is evaluating the impact the adoption of FIN 48 will have on its financial statements.

Reclassifications.   Certain reclassifications have been made to the fiscal 2006 and 2005 financial statements to conform to the fiscal 2007 classification. The reclassifications had no impact on income before income taxes, net income, or stockholders’ equity.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

2. Acquisitions

In accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, the results of acquired businesses are included in ATK’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purchase price for each acquisition is allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on fair value. The excess purchase price over estimated fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

ATK made no acquisitions during fiscal 2007 or fiscal 2006.

In April 2007, ATK announced its intent to acquire Swales Aerospace, a provider of satellite components and subsystems, small spacecraft and engineering services for NASA, Department of Defense and commercial satellite customers. The transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) review. ATK expects the acquisition to be completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2008.

During fiscal 2005, ATK acquired the PSI Group, which includes Pressure Systems Inc. (which was renamed ATK Space Systems Inc.), Programmed Composites Inc., and Able Engineering Company, Inc. for $164,198 in cash. The PSI Group is a leader in the design and manufacture of components for military and commercial space-based applications, including global positioning, navigation and communication satellites, satellite bus structures, struts, reflectors and deployable mast booms. ATK believes that the acquisition strengthened ATK’s advanced space systems portfolio and positions it to capture emerging opportunities in spacecraft integration and satellite technology. ATK expects to increase its content on space missions while expanding into new advanced space technology roles. The PSI Group is included in the Mission Systems Group. The purchase price allocation for the PSI Group was completed in fiscal 2006. None of the goodwill generated in this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

Pro forma information on results of operations for fiscal 2005, as if the PSI Group acquisition had occurred on April 1, 2004, is as follows (unaudited):

 

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2005

 

Sales

 

 

$

2,851,485

 

 

Net Income

 

 

155,982

 

 

Basic Earnings Per Share

 

 

4.15

 

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

 

 

4.09

 

 

 

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

During fiscal 2003¸ ATK acquired the assets of Science and Applied Technology, Inc. (included in the Mission Systems Group). The sellers of this acquired business have the ability to earn up to an additional $7,500 of cash consideration if certain pre-specified milestones are attained with respect to one of the contracts acquired. Any additional contingent consideration paid to the sellers will be recorded by ATK as goodwill.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

3. Receivables

Receivables, including amounts due under long-term contracts (contract receivables), are summarized as follows:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Contract receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

Billed receivables

 

$

287,179

 

$

309,857

 

Unbilled receivables

 

442,496

 

424,690

 

Other receivables

 

3,629

 

4,362

 

Net receivables

 

$

733,304

 

$

738,909

 

 

Receivable balances are shown net of customer progress payments received of $247,208 as of March 31, 2007 and $232,907 as of March 31, 2006. Receivable balances are shown net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $5,397 as of March 31, 2007 and $4,961 as of March 31, 2006.

Unbilled receivables represent the balance of recoverable costs and accrued profit, comprised principally of revenue recognized on contracts for which billings have not been presented to the customer because the amounts were earned but not contractually billable as of the balance sheet date. These amounts include expected additional billable general overhead costs and fees on flexibly priced contracts awaiting final rate negotiations, and are expected to be billable and collectible within one year.

4. Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated over estimated useful lives. Machinery and test equipment is depreciated using the double declining balance method at most of ATK’s facilities, and using the straight-line method at other facilities. Other depreciable property is depreciated using the straight-line method. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over three to 20 years and buildings and improvements are depreciated over one to 45 years. Depreciation expense was $69,380 in fiscal 2007, $69,589 in fiscal 2006, and $71,138 in fiscal 2005.

ATK periodically reviews property, plant, and equipment for impairment. When such impairment is identified, it is recorded as a loss in that period. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, ATK recorded an impairment charge of approximately $9,300 related to the termination of an internal information systems project.

Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major improvements that extend useful lives are capitalized and depreciated. The cost and accumulated depreciation of property, plant and equipment retired or otherwise disposed of are removed from the related accounts, and any residual values are charged or credited to income.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

4. Property, Plant, and Equipment (Continued)

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Land

 

$

32,445

 

$

31,110

 

Buildings and improvements

 

293,326

 

281,106

 

Machinery and equipment

 

676,331

 

636,542

 

Property not yet in service

 

31,312

 

33,233

 

Gross property, plant, and equipment

 

1,033,414

 

981,991

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(578,666

)

(528,033

)

Net property, plant, and equipment

 

$

454,748

 

$

453,958

 

 

5. Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, ATK tests goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment on an annual basis or upon the occurrence of events that may indicate possible impairment. Goodwill impairment testing under SFAS No. 142 is a two-step process. First, it requires a comparison of the book value of net assets to the fair value of the related operations that have goodwill assigned to them. ATK estimates the fair values of the related operations using discounted cash flows. If the fair value is determined to be less than the carrying value, a second step would be performed to determine the amount of impairment. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill be tested as of the same date every year; ATK’s annual testing date is the first day of its fourth fiscal quarter. ATK has not recorded any goodwill impairment charges under SFAS No. 142.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:

 

 

Mission
Systems
Group

 

Ammunition
Systems
Group

 

Launch
Systems
Group

 

Total

 

Balance at April 1, 2005

 

$

521,207

 

 

$

171,337

 

 

$

461,862

 

$

1,154,406

 

Adjustments

 

13,243

 

 

 

 

(4,463

)

8,780

 

Balance at March 31, 2006

 

534,450

 

 

171,337

 

 

457,399

 

1,163,186

 

Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2007

 

$

534,450

 

 

$

171,337

 

 

$

457,399

 

$

1,163,186

 

 

The fiscal 2006 adjustments to the Mission Systems Group goodwill were primarily due to the recording of the final valuation of other intangible assets for the PSI Group resulting in an increase in goodwill, as well as adjustments of deferred taxes related to the PSI Group acquisition. The fiscal 2006 adjustments to the Launch Systems Group goodwill were due to adjustments of deferred taxes related to the tax basis of fixed assets of previous acquisitions.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

5. Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets (Continued)

Deferred charges and other non-current assets consist of the following:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Gross debt issuance costs

 

$

31,189

 

$

25,148

 

Less accumulated amortization

 

(8,187

)

(6,148

)

Net debt issuance costs

 

23,002

 

19,000

 

Other intangible assets

 

111,912

 

118,386

 

Environmental remediation receivable

 

30,359

 

28,749

 

Other non-current assets

 

34,459

 

30,034

 

Total deferred charges and other non-current assets

 

$

199,732

 

$

196,169

 

 

Other intangible assets consists primarily of trademarks, patented technology, and brand names of $87,973 as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, that are not being amortized as their estimated useful lives are considered indefinite. Other intangible assets also include amortizing intangible assets, as follows:

 

 

March 31, 2007

 

March 31, 2006

 

 

 

Gross carrying
amount

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

Total

 

Gross carrying
amount

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

Total

 

Contracts

 

 

$

19,944

 

 

 

$

(16,349

)

 

$

3,595

 

 

$

19,944

 

 

 

$

(11,827

)

 

$

8,117

 

Customer relationships and other

 

 

27,407

 

 

 

(7,063

)

 

20,344

 

 

27,109

 

 

 

(4,813

)

 

22,296

 

Total

 

 

$

47,351

 

 

 

$

(23,412

)

 

$

23,939

 

 

$

47,053

 

 

 

$

(16,640

)

 

$

30,413

 

 

These assets are being amortized using a straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from four to five years for contracts and four to 12 years for customer relationships and other. Amortization expense related to these assets was $6,772 in fiscal 2007, $8,745 in fiscal 2006, and $7,448 in fiscal 2005. ATK expects amortization expense related to these assets to be as follows:

Fiscal 2008

 

$

5,318

 

Fiscal 2009

 

3,003

 

Fiscal 2010

 

2,281

 

Fiscal 2011

 

2,278

 

Fiscal 2012

 

2,269

 

Thereafter

 

8,790

 

Total

 

$

23,939

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

6. Other Accrued Liabilities

The major categories of other current and long-term accrued liabilities are as follows:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Employee benefits and insurance, including pension and other postretirement benefits

 

$

55,879

 

$

147,529

 

Warranty

 

14,870

 

17,100

 

Interest

 

2,121

 

2,775

 

Environmental remediation

 

11,668

 

6,011

 

Share repurchase

 

 

6,147

 

Other

 

48,771

 

44,881

 

Total other accrued liabilities—current

 

$

133,309

 

$

224,443

 

Environmental remediation

 

$

45,422

 

$

49,584

 

Management deferred compensation plan

 

28,155

 

30,819

 

Minority interest in joint venture

 

8,035

 

7,584

 

Other

 

1,547

 

1,155

 

Total other long-term liabilities

 

$

83,159

 

$

89,142

 

 

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 product warranties relate primarily to the commercial rocket motors (within the Launch Systems Group). The following is a reconciliation of the changes in ATK’s product warranty liability during fiscal 2006 and 2007:

Balance at April 1, 2005

 

$

13,869

 

Payments made

 

(79

)

Warranties issued

 

5,195

 

Changes related to preexisting warranties

 

(1,885

)

Balance at March 31, 2006

 

17,100

 

Payments made

 

(459

)

Warranties issued

 

2,443

 

Changes related to preexisting warranties

 

(4,214

)

Balance at March 31, 2007

 

$

14,870

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

7. Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swaps

Long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Senior Credit Facility dated March 29, 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

Term A Loan due 2012

 

$

275,000

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility due 2012

 

 

 

 

Senior Credit Facility dated March 31, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

Term A Loan due 2009

 

 

$

243,000

 

8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes

 

 

2,596

 

2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011

 

300,000

 

 

6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024

 

280,000

 

280,000

 

3.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024

 

200,000

 

200,000

 

Total long-term debt

 

1,455,000

 

1,125,596

 

Less current portion

 

 

29,596

 

Long-term debt

 

$

1,455,000

 

$

1,096,000

 

 

In March 2007, ATK entered into an amended and restated Senior Credit Facility dated March 29, 2007 (the Senior Credit Facility), which is comprised of a Term A Loan of $275,000 and a $500,000 Revolving Credit Facility, both of which mature in 2012. The Senior Credit Facility amends and restates ATK’s previous Credit Agreement dated March 31, 2004, as amended (the previous Credit Agreement). The previous Credit Agreement was comprised of a term loan with an original balance of $270,000 and a $300,000 revolving credit facility, both of which were to mature in 2009. In connection with this transaction, ATK wrote off $2,564 of deferred issuance costs related to the previous Credit Agreement. The Term A Loan is subject to quarterly principal payments of $0 in the years ending March 31, 2008 and 2009; $3,438 in the years ending March 31, 2010 and 2011; and $6,875 in the year ending March 31, 2012; with the remaining balance due on March 29, 2012. Substantially all domestic, tangible and intangible assets of ATK and its subsidiaries are pledged as collateral under the Senior Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to the sum of a base rate (currently equal to the bank’s prime rate) or a Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin, which is based on ATK’s senior secured credit ratings. The weighted average interest rate for the Term A Loan was 6.20% at March 31, 2007. The annual commitment fee in effect on the unused portion of ATK’s Revolving Credit Facility was 0.20% at March 31, 2007. As of March 31, 2007, ATK had no borrowings against its $500,000 revolving credit facility and had outstanding letters of credit of $82,887, which reduced amounts available on the revolving facility to $417,113. ATK’s weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings was 7.24% during fiscal 2007 and 5.20% during fiscal 2006. Debt issuance costs of approximately $3,000 will be amortized over the term of the Senior Credit Facility. Two of ATK’s interest rate swaps related to floating-rate debt matured in December 2005. During March 2006, ATK terminated its remaining $100,000 notional amount interest rate swap, resulting in a cash payout of $2,496. This amount is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is being amortized to interest expense, at a rate of $936 per year, through November 2008, the original maturity date of the swap.

In September 2006, ATK issued $300,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011) that mature on September 15, 2011. Interest on these notes is payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year. Holders may convert their notes at

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

7. Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swaps (Continued)

a conversion rate of 10.3617 shares of ATK’s common stock per $1 principal amount of these notes (a conversion price of $96.51 per share) under the following circumstances: (1) when, if the last reported sale price of ATK stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price, or $125.46, for at least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions; or (3) during the last month prior to maturity. ATK is required to satisfy 100% of the principal amount of these notes solely in cash, with any amounts above the principal amount to be satisfied in cash, common stock, or a combination of cash and common stock, at the sole election of ATK. If certain fundamental changes occur prior to maturity, ATK will in certain circumstances increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares of common stock or, in lieu thereof, ATK may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate and related conversion obligation so that these notes are convertible into shares of the acquiring or surviving company. These contingently issuable shares are not included in ATK’s diluted share count for fiscal 2007 because ATK’s average stock price during that period was below the conversion price. Debt issuance costs of approximately $7,300 are being amortized to interest expense over five years. Approximately $100,000 of the net proceeds from the issuance of these notes was used to concurrently repurchase 1,285,200 shares of ATK’s common stock.

In connection with the issuance of the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011, ATK purchased, at a cost of $50,850, call options (the Call Options) on its common stock. The Call Options, which become exercisable upon conversion of the related convertible notes, allow ATK to purchase approximately 3.1 million shares of ATK’s common stock and/or cash from the counterparty at an amount equal to the amount of common stock and/or cash related to the excess conversion value that ATK would pay to the holders of the related convertible notes upon conversion. For income tax reporting purposes, the related convertible notes and the Call Options are integrated. This creates an original issue discount for income tax reporting purposes, and therefore the cost of the Call Options will be accounted for as interest expense over the term of the convertible notes for income tax reporting purposes. The associated income tax benefits will be recognized in the period in which the deduction is taken for income tax reporting purposes as an increase in additional paid-in capital (APIC) in stockholders’ equity. In addition, ATK sold warrants (the Warrants) to issue approximately 3.3 million shares of ATK’s common stock at an exercise price of $116.75 per share. The proceeds from the sale of the Warrants totaled $23,220. In accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133), and Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock, ATK recorded the net cost of the Call Options and the Warrants of $27,630 in APIC and will not recognize any changes in the fair value of the instruments. On a combined basis, the Call Options and the Warrants are intended to reduce the potential dilution of ATK’s common stock in the event that the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011 are converted by effectively increasing the conversion price of these notes from $96.51 to $116.75. The Call Options are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded from the calculation of diluted shares outstanding. The Warrants will result in additional diluted shares outstanding if ATK’s average common stock price exceeds $116.75. The Call Options and the Warrants are separate and legally distinct instruments that bind ATK and the counterparty and have no binding effect on the holders of the convertible notes.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

7. Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swaps (Continued)

In fiscal 2006, ATK made a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $400,000 aggregate principal amount 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (the 8.50% Notes). As of March 31, 2006, $397,404 principal amount of the 8.50% Notes had been repaid by ATK at a price of 104.75% of the principal amount (resulting in a premium of $18,849). ATK redeemed the remaining $2,596 principal amount during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 at a price of 104.25% of the principal amount. In connection with the repayment of the 8.50% Notes, ATK wrote off $7,119 of deferred debt issuance costs in fiscal 2006. ATK also terminated its three interest rate swaps associated with the 8.50% Notes, resulting in a cash payout of $14,419 and a net expense of $6,022 (consisting of the termination charge net of the unamortized portion of ATK’s proceeds from recouponing two of these interest rate swaps in fiscal 2003).

In fiscal 2006, ATK issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes (the 6.75% Notes) that mature on April 1, 2016. These notes are general unsecured obligations. Interest on these notes accrues at a rate of 6.75% per annum and is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year. ATK has the right to redeem some or all of these notes from time to time on or after April 1, 2011, at specified redemption prices. Prior to April 1, 2011, ATK may redeem some or all of these notes at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption and a specified make-whole premium. In addition, prior to April 1, 2009, ATK may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of these notes, at a price equal to 106.75% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings. Debt issuance costs related to these notes of $7,700 are being amortized to interest expense over ten years.

In fiscal 2005, ATK issued $200,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (the 3.00% Convertible Notes) that mature on August 15, 2024. Interest on these notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year. Starting with the period beginning on August 20, 2014 and ending on February 14, 2015, and for each of the six-month periods thereafter beginning on February 15, 2015, ATK will pay contingent interest during the applicable interest period if the average trading price of these notes on the five trading days ending on the third day immediately preceding the first day of the applicable interest period equals or exceeds 120% of the principal amount of these notes. The contingent interest payable per note within any applicable interest period will equal an annual rate of 0.30% of the average trading price of a note during the measuring period. The contingent interest feature is treated as an embedded derivative under SFAS No. 133, and the fair value of this feature was insignificant at March 31, 2007 and 2006. ATK may redeem some or all of these notes in cash at any time on or after August 20, 2014. Holders of these notes may require ATK to repurchase in cash some or all of these notes on August 15, 2014 and August 15, 2019. Holders may also convert their 3.00% Convertible Notes at a conversion rate of 12.5392 shares of ATK’s common stock per $1 principal amount of these notes (a conversion price of $79.75) under the following circumstances: (1) when, during any fiscal quarter, the last reported sale price of ATK stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price, or $103.68, for at least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) if ATK calls these notes for redemption; or (3) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions. In fiscal 2005, ATK amended the indenture to require ATK to satisfy 100% of the principal amount of these notes solely in cash, with any amounts above the principal amount to be satisfied in cash, common stock, or a combination of cash and common stock, at the sole election of ATK. If certain fundamental changes occur on or prior to August 15, 2014, ATK will in certain circumstances increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares of common stock or, in lieu

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

7. Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swaps (Continued)

thereof, ATK may in certain circumstances elect to adjust the conversion rate and related conversion obligation so that these notes are convertible into shares of the acquiring or surviving company. These contingently issuable shares increased the number of ATK’s diluted shares during fiscal 2007 by 19,040 shares because ATK’s average stock price exceeded the conversion price during the year, but they were not included in fiscal 2006 or 2005 because ATK’s stock price was below the conversion price during those years. Debt issuance costs of $4,700 are being amortized to interest expense over ten years, the period until the first date on which the holders can require ATK to repurchase these notes.

In fiscal 2004, ATK issued $280,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2024) that mature on February 15, 2024. Interest on these notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year. Beginning with the period beginning on August 20, 2009 and ending on February 14, 2010, and for each of the six-month periods thereafter beginning on February 15, 2010, ATK will pay contingent interest during the applicable interest period if the average trading price of these notes on the five trading days ending on the third day immediately preceding the first day of the applicable interest period equals or exceeds 120% of the principal amount of these notes. The contingent interest payable per note within any applicable interest period will equal an annual rate of 0.30% of the average trading price of a note during the measuring period. The contingent interest feature is treated as an embedded derivative under SFAS No. 133, and the fair value of this feature was insignificant at March 31, 2007 and 2006. ATK may redeem some or all of these notes in cash at any time on or after August 20, 2009. Holders of these notes may require ATK to repurchase in cash some or all of these notes on August 15, 2009, February 15, 2014, or February 15, 2019. Holders may also convert these notes into shares of ATK’s common stock at a conversion rate of 12.5843 shares per $1 principal amount of the notes (a conversion price of $79.46) under the following circumstances: (1) when, during any fiscal quarter, the last reported sale price of ATK stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price, or $103.30, for at least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) if ATK calls these notes for redemption; or (3) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions. In fiscal 2005, ATK amended the indenture to require ATK to satisfy 100% of the principal amount of these notes solely in cash, with any amounts above the principal amount to be satisfied in cash, common stock, or a combination of cash and common stock, at the sole election of ATK. These contingently issuable shares increased the number of ATK’s diluted shares during fiscal 2007 by 39,283 shares because ATK’s average stock price exceeded the conversion price during the year, but they were not included in fiscal 2006 or 2005 because ATK’s stock price was below the conversion price during those years. Debt issuance costs of $8,600 are being amortized to interest expense over five years, the period until the first date on which the holders can require ATK to repurchase these notes.

The 3.00% Convertible Notes, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2024, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011, and the 6.75% Notes rank equal in right of payment with each other and all of ATK’s future senior subordinated indebtedness and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future senior indebtedness, including the Senior Credit Facility. The outstanding notes are guaranteed on an unsecured basis, jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally, by substantially all of ATK’s domestic subsidiaries. Subsidiaries of ATK other than the subsidiary guarantors are minor. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. These guarantees are senior subordinated obligations of the applicable subsidiary guarantors.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

7. Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swaps (Continued)

At March 31, 2007 and 2006, the carrying amount of the variable-rate debt approximated fair market value, based on current rates for similar instruments with the same maturities. The fair value of the fixed-rate debt was approximately $1,315,950, $135,950 more than its carrying value at March 31, 2007, and $938,000, $55,000 more than its carrying value at March 31, 2006. The fair value was determined based on market quotes for each issuance.

The scheduled minimum loan payments on outstanding long-term debt are as follows:

Fiscal 2008

 

$

 

Fiscal 2009

 

 

Fiscal 2010

 

13,750

 

Fiscal 2011

 

13,750

 

Fiscal 2012

 

547,500

 

Thereafter

 

880,000

 

Total

 

$

1,455,000

 

 

ATK’s total debt (current portion of debt and long-term debt) as a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and stockholders’ equity) was 72% as of March 31, 2007 and 64% as of March 31, 2006.

ATK’s Senior Credit Facility and the indentures governing the 6.75% Notes, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2011, the 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2024, and the 3.00% Convertible Notes impose restrictions on ATK, including limitations on its ability to incur additional debt, enter into capital leases, grant liens, pay dividends and make certain other payments, sell assets, or merge or consolidate with or into another entity. In addition, the Senior Credit Facility limits ATK’s ability to enter into sale-and-leaseback transactions. The Senior Credit Facility also requires that ATK meet and maintain specified financial ratios, including a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum consolidated leverage ratio. ATK’s ability to comply with these covenants and to meet and maintain the financial ratios may be affected by events beyond its control. As of March 31, 2007, ATK was in compliance with the covenants.

ATK has limited payment requirements under the Senior Credit Facility over the next few years. ATK’s other debt service requirements consist principally of interest expense on its long-term debt. Additional cash may be required to repurchase or convert any or all of the convertible notes under certain circumstances, as discussed above. ATK’s short-term cash requirements for operations are expected to consist mainly of capital expenditures to maintain and expand production facilities and working capital requirements.

Cash paid for interest totaled $68,939 in fiscal 2007, $111,448 in fiscal 2006, and $58,646 in fiscal 2005. Cash received for interest totaled $1,212 in fiscal 2007, $1,245 in fiscal 2006, and $930 in fiscal 2005.

Shelf Registration.   On March 2, 2006, ATK filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission allowing ATK to issue debt and/or equity securities at any time. As of March 31, 2007, ATK has the capacity under the registration statement to issue approximately 48.4 million shares of common stock and 5 million shares of preferred stock.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

7. Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swaps (Continued)

Interest Rate Swaps

ATK may use interest rate swaps to hedge forecasted interest payments and the risk associated with changing interest rates of long-term debt. As of March 31, 2007 and 2006, ATK did not have any outstanding interest rate swaps.

8. Employee Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Plans

Pension Plans.   ATK has noncontributory defined benefit pension plans that cover substantially all employees hired prior to January 1, 2007. Non-union employees hired on or after January 1, 2007 are covered by a defined contribution plan, discussed below. The plans provide either pension benefits based on employee annual pay levels and years of credited service or stated amounts for each year of credited service. ATK funds the plans in accordance with federal requirements calculated using appropriate actuarial methods.

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans.   Generally, employees who retired from ATK on or before January 1, 2004 and were are at least age 55 with at least five or ten years of service, depending on pension plan provisions, are entitled to a pre- and/or post-65 healthcare company subsidy and retiree life insurance benefits. Employees who retired after January 1, 2004 but before January 1, 2006, are only eligible for a pre-65 company subsidy. The portion of the healthcare premium cost borne by ATK for such benefits is based on the pension plan they are eligible for, years of service, and age at retirement.

Effective March 31, 2007, ATK adopted the recognition provisions of SFAS No. 158, which requires that the consolidated balance sheet reflect the funded status of the pension and postretirement plans. The funded status of the plans is measured as the difference between the plan assets at fair value and the projected benefit obligation. ATK has recognized the aggregate of all overfunded plans in prepaid and intangible pension assets and the aggregate of all underfunded plans within the accrued pension liability and postretirement and postemployment benefits liabilities. The portion of the amount by which the actuarial present value of benefits included in the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets, payable in the next 12 months, is reflected in other accrued liabilities.

At March 31, 2007, previously unrecognized differences between actual amounts and estimates based on actuarial assumptions are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated balance sheet as required by SFAS No. 158. In future reporting periods, the difference between actual amounts and estimates based on actuarial assumptions will be recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur.

Effective April 1, 2007, ATK adopted the measurement provisions of SFAS No. 158 which will require ATK to measure plan assets and benefit obligations at fiscal year end. ATK currently performs this measurement at December 31 of each year and will remeasure its plan assets and benefit obligations as of April 1, 2007 in accordance with the transition provisions of SFAS No. 158. The provisions of SFAS No. 158 do not permit retrospective application. This adoption will change ATK’s discount rate assumptions for fiscal 2008 which will change the anticipated pension expense for fiscal 2008.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

8. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

The incremental effect of adopting the recognition provisions of SFAS No. 158 on individual line items in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2007 is shown below:

 

 

Before
adoption of
SFAS No. 158

 

Adjustments

 

After
adoption of
SFAS No. 158

 

Prepaid and intangible pension assets

 

 

$

600,270

 

 

 

$

(572,272

)

 

 

$

27,998

 

 

Total assets

 

 

$

3,446,954

 

 

 

$

(572,272

)

 

 

$

2,874,682

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

$

261,768

 

 

 

$

(239,490

)

 

 

$

22,278

 

 

Postretirement and postemployment benefits liabilities

 

 

170,006

 

 

 

(6,297

)

 

 

163,709

 

 

Accrued pension liability

 

 

47,018

 

 

 

42,365

 

 

 

89,383

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

2,520,223

 

 

 

(203,422

)

 

 

2,316,801

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(55,225

)

 

 

(368,850

)

 

 

(424,075

)

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

926,731

 

 

 

(368,850

)

 

 

557,881

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

$

3,446,954

 

 

 

$

(572,272

)

 

 

$

2,874,682

 

 

 

Obligations and Funded Status

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

 

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

       2007       

 

       2006       

 

Change in benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

2,140,606

 

$

1,986,935

 

 

$

231,031

 

 

 

$

253,613

 

 

Service cost

 

54,927

 

48,836

 

 

497

 

 

 

450

 

 

Interest cost

 

121,375

 

117,327

 

 

12,695

 

 

 

13,945

 

 

Amendments

 

3,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

(450

)

 

Actuarial loss (gain)

 

42,205

 

111,663

 

 

(8,191

)

 

 

(11,349

)

 

Benefits paid

 

(134,111

)

(124,155

)

 

(20,154

)

 

 

(25,178

)

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

2,228,255

 

2,140,606

 

 

215,878

 

 

 

231,031

 

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

1,652,304

 

1,589,594

 

 

54,676

 

 

 

55,520

 

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

239,671

 

133,391

 

 

5,734

 

 

 

1,823

 

 

Retiree contributions

 

 

 

 

9,011

 

 

 

11,268

 

 

Employer contributions

 

319,536

 

53,474

 

 

17,123

 

 

 

22,511

 

 

Benefits paid

 

(134,111

)

(124,155

)

 

(29,165

)

 

 

(36,446

)

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

2,077,400

 

1,652,304

 

 

57,379

 

 

 

54,676

 

 

Adjustment for fourth quarter contributions

 

87,505

 

 

 

740

 

 

 

975

 

 

 

 

2,164,905

 

1,652,304

 

 

58,119

 

 

 

55,651

 

 

Funded status at end of year

 

(63,350

)

(488,302

)

 

(157,759

)

 

 

(175,380

)

 

Unrecognized net actuarial loss

 

*

 

797,698

 

 

*

 

 

 

93,033

 

 

Unrecognized prior service benefit

 

*

 

(10,172

)

 

*

 

 

 

(93,077

)

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(63,350

)

$

299,224

 

 

$

(157,759

)

 

 

$

(175,424

)

 


*                    Not applicable due to the adoption of SFAS No. 158.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

8. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

 

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

       2007       

 

       2006       

 

Prepaid and intangible pension assets

 

$

27,998

 

$

65,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current accrued liabilities

 

(1,965

)

(85,776

)

 

$

(13,902

)

 

 

$

(20,846

)

 

Postretirement and postemployment benefits liabilities

 

 

 

 

(143,857

)

 

 

(154,578

)

 

Accrued pension liability

 

(89,383

)

(239,313

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible asset

 

*

 

4,141

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to minimum pension liability

 

*

 

555,097

 

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

(63,350

)

$

299,224

 

 

$

(157,759

)

 

 

$

(175,424

)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain) related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrecognized net actuarial losses

 

704,707

 

$

*

 

 

77,751

 

 

 

$

*

 

 

Unrecognized prior service benefit

 

(6,082

)

*

 

 

(84,048

)

 

 

*

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain)

 

$

698,625

 

$

 

 

$

(6,297

)

 

 

$

 

 


* Not applicable due to the adoption of SFAS No. 158.

The estimated amount that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2008 is as follows:

 

 

Pension

 

Other
Postretirement
Benefits

 

Recognized net actuarial losses

 

$

45,813

 

 

$

4,382

 

 

Amortization of prior service benefits

 

(599

)

 

(9,006

)

 

Total

 

$

45,214

 

 

$

(4,624

)

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $1,966,831 as of March 31, 2007 and $1,962,420 as of March 31, 2006.

Information for Pension Plans with an Accumulated
Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Projected benefit obligation

 

$

210,139

 

$

2,010,213

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

186,261

 

1,837,916

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

137,277

 

1,512,827

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

8. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

 

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Service cost

 

$

54,927

 

$

48,836

 

$

40,929

 

$

497

 

$

450

 

$

1,004

 

Interest cost

 

121,375

 

117,327

 

113,543

 

12,696

 

13,945

 

18,199

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(150,557

)

(147,637

)

(149,914

)

(3,851

)

(3,836

)

(3,962

)

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

 

46,082

 

35,966

 

19,970

 

5,207

 

6,478

 

7,230

 

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost

 

(837

)

(860

)

(860

)

(9,029

)

(9,113

)

(5,964

)

Net periodic benefit cost before special termination benefits cost / curtailment

 

70,990

 

53,632

 

23,668

 

5,520

 

7,924

 

16,507

 

Special termination benefits cost / curtailment

 

 

 

7,215

 

 

(603

)

1,905

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

$

70,990

 

$

53,632

 

$

30,883

 

$

5,520

 

$

7,321

 

$

18,412

 

 

During fiscal 2006, ATK recorded a curtailment gain of $603 to recognize the impact on other PRB plans associated with the elimination of future subsidized medical benefits under a negotiated union contract.

During fiscal 2005, ATK recorded a pension settlement expense of $6,402 to recognize the impact of lump sum pension benefits that were paid. ATK also recorded special termination benefits costs in the pension plans of $813 and other PRB plans of $1,905 in connection with the closure of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP).

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) reduced ATK’s APBO measured as of December 31, 2005. One of ATK’s other PRB plans is actuarially equivalent to Medicare, but ATK does not believe that the subsidies it will receive under the Act will be significant. Because ATK believes that participation levels in its other PRB plans will decline, the impact to ATK’s results of operations in any period is not expected to be significant.

Assumptions

Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit
Obligations as of March 31

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

 

 

 

  2007  

 

  2006  

 

  2005  

 

  2007  

 

  2006  

 

  2005  

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.90

%

 

 

5.80

%

 

 

5.90

%

 

 

5.90

%

 

 

5.80

%

 

 

5.90

%

 

Rate of compensation increase:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union

 

 

3.50

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaried

 

 

3.73

%

 

 

3.25

%

 

 

3.25

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

8. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic
Benefit Cost for Years Ended March 31

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

 

 

 

  2007  

 

  2006  

 

  2005  

 

  2007  

 

  2006  

 

  2005  

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.80

%

 

 

5.90

%

 

 

6.25

%

 

 

5.80

%

 

 

5.90

%

 

 

6.25

%

 

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

 

 

9.00

%

 

 

9.00

%

 

 

9.00

%

 

 

6.00

%/

 

 

6.00

%/

 

 

6.00

%/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.00

%

 

 

8.00

%

 

 

8.00

%

 

Rate of compensation increase:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaried

 

 

3.25

%

 

 

3.25

%

 

 

3.25

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption, ATK considers input from its actuaries and other advisors, annualized returns of various major indices over 20-year periods, and ATK’s own historical 5-year and 10-year compounded investment returns, which have been in excess of broad equity and bond benchmark indices. The expected long-term rate of return of 9.0% used in fiscal 2007 for pension plans was based on an asset allocation assumption of 55% with equity managers, with an expected long-term rate of return of 10.8%; 20% with fixed income managers, with an expected long-term rate of return of 6.5%; 10% with real estate/real asset managers with an expected long-term rate of return of 9.5%; and 15% with alternate investment managers with an expected long-term rate of return of 9.4%.

In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption for other PRB plans, ATK considers input from actuaries, historical returns, and annualized returns of various major indices over long periods. As of March 31, 2007, 32% of the assets were held in a 401(h) account held within the pension master trust and are invested in the same manner as the pension assets. The expected long-term rates of returns are based on the weighted average asset allocation between the assets held within the 401(h) and those held in fixed income investments.

Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates used to Measure Expected Cost of Benefits

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Weighted average health care cost trend rate

 

7.3

%

7.2

%

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)

 

5.5

%

5.4

%

Fiscal year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

 

2017

 

2017

 

 

Since fiscal 2006, medical trend rates have been set specifically for each benefit plan and design. Assumed health care trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for health care plans. A one-percentage point increase or decrease in the assumed health care trend rates would have the following effects:

 

 

One-Percentage
Point Increase

 

One-Percentage
Point Decrease

 

Effect on total of service and interest cost

 

 

$

792

 

 

 

$

(685

)

 

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

 

 

13,067

 

 

 

(11,350

)

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

8. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

Plan Assets

Pension.   ATK’s pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at March 31, 2007 and 2006, and the target allocations for fiscal 2008, by asset category are as follows:

 

 

Target

 

Actual as of
March 31

 

Asset Category

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

Domestic equity securities

 

 

35

%

 

29.7

%

 

35

%

 

International equity securities

 

 

20

%

 

20.6

%

 

23

%

 

Fixed income investments

 

 

20

%

 

14.9

%

 

18

%

 

Real estate/real asset investments

 

 

10

%

 

11.1

%

 

11

%

 

Alternative investments

 

 

15

%

 

18.7

%

 

13

%

 

Other investments

 

 

 

 

5.0

%

 

 

 

Total

 

 

100

%

 

100

%

 

100

%

 

 

Pension plan assets for ATK are held in a trust and are invested in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, fixed income investments, real estate, hedge funds, and cash. ATK’s investment objectives for the pension plan assets are to minimize the present value of expected funding contributions and to meet or exceed the rate of return assumed for plan funding purposes over the long term. The nature and duration of benefit obligations, along with assumptions concerning asset class returns and return correlations, are considered when determining an appropriate asset allocation to achieve the investment objectives. ATK regularly reviews its actual asset allocation and periodically rebalances its investments to the targeted allocation when considered appropriate. From time to time, the assets within each category may be outside the targeted range by amounts ATK deems acceptable.

Plan assets are invested in various asset classes that are expected to produce a sufficient level of diversification and investment return over the long term. The investment goals are (1) to exceed the assumed actuarial rate of return over the long term within reasonable and prudent levels of risk, and (2) to preserve the real purchasing power of assets to meet future obligations. Liability studies are conducted on a regular basis to provide guidance in setting investment goals with an objective to balance risk. Risk targets are established and monitored against acceptable ranges. All investment policies and procedures are designed to ensure that the plans’ investments are in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Guidelines are established defining permitted investments within each asset class.

There was no ATK common stock included in Plan assets as of March 31, 2007 or 2006.

Other Postretirement Benefits.   ATK’s other PRB obligations were 27% and 24% pre-funded as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Portions of the assets are held in a 401(h) account held within the pension master trust and are invested in the same manner as the pension assets. Approximately 32% and 29% of the assets were held in the 401(h) account as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The remaining assets are in fixed income investments. ATK’s investment objective for the other PRB plan assets is the preservation and safety of capital.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

8. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

Contributions

ATK does not expect to make any contributions to its qualified pension plans but plans to contribute approximately $3,500 directly to retirees, and approximately $16,900 to its other postretirement benefit plans in fiscal 2008.

Expected Future Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid in the years ending March 31. The pension benefits will be paid primarily out of the pension trust. The postretirement benefit payments are shown net of the expected subsidy for the Medicare prescription drug benefit under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 which are not material to be presented separately.

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

Other
Postretirement Benefits

 

2008

 

 

$

119,788

 

 

 

$

20,473

 

 

2009

 

 

130,251

 

 

 

19,862

 

 

2010

 

 

124,615

 

 

 

19,480

 

 

2011

 

 

129,522

 

 

 

19,084

 

 

2012

 

 

136,472

 

 

 

18,797

 

 

2013 through 2017

 

 

777,502

 

 

 

82,809

 

 

 

Defined Contribution Plan

ATK also sponsors a defined contribution plan. Participation in this plan is available to substantially all employees. The defined contribution plan is a 401(k) plan sponsored by ATK to which employees may contribute up to 50% of their pay (subject to limitations). Effective January 1, 2004, the ATK matching contribution to this plan depends on a participant’s years of service and certain other factors. Participants receive either:

·       a matching contribution of 100% of the first 3% of the participant’s contributed pay plus 50% of the next 2% (or, in certain cases, 3%) of the participant’s contributed pay,

·       a matching contribution of 50% up to 6% of the participant’s contributed pay,

·       an automatic 6% pre-tax contribution rate along with a matching contribution of 100% of the first 3% of the participant’s contributed pay plus 50% of the next 3% of the participant’s contributed pay (subject to one-year vesting) and a non-elective contribution based on recognized compensation and age and service (subject to three-year vesting), or

·       no matching contribution.

ATK’s contributions to the plan were $19,998 in fiscal 2007, $23,370 in fiscal 2006, and $20,654 in fiscal 2005.

Approximately 1,893, or 12%, of ATK’s employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

9. Income Taxes

The breakdown of the total income tax provision includes income before income taxes, minority interest, other comprehensive income (losses), and share-based compensation, as follows:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Income tax provision attributable to income

 

$

80,217

 

$

73,271

 

$

66,549

 

Minority interest

 

(216

)

(105

)

(18

)

Stockholders’ equity, for other comprehensive income

 

(60,340

)

(49,661

)

2,511

 

Stockholders’ equity, for share-based compensation

 

(7,016

)

(5,432

)

(11,530

)

Income tax provision

 

$

12,645

 

$

18,073

 

$

57,512

 

 

ATK’s income tax provision attributable to income consists of:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(1,531

)

$

58,421

 

$

14,924

 

State

 

23

 

5,327

 

2,693

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

74,142

 

13,657

 

45,637

 

State

 

7,583

 

(4,134

)

3,295

 

Income tax provision attributable to income

 

$

80,217

 

$

73,271

 

$

66,549

 

 

The items responsible for the differences between the federal statutory rate and ATK’s effective rate are as follows:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Statutory federal income tax rate

 

35.0

%

35.0

%

35.0

%

State income taxes, net of federal impact

 

2.3

%

2.5

%

2.5

%

Extraterritorial income benefit

 

(2.0

)%

(0.7

)%

(1.3

)%

Domestic manufacturing deduction

 

(0.5

)%

(0.6

)%

%

Research and development credit

 

(1.3

)%

(1.1

)%

(2.2

)%

Change in previous contingencies

 

(2.6

)%

(1.4

)%

(3.7

)%

Other (tax benefits)/non-deductible costs, net

 

(0.5

)%

(1.6

)%

(0.4

)%

Change in valuation allowance

 

(0.1

)%

0.1

%

0.3

%

Income tax provision attributable to income

 

30.3

%

32.2

%

30.2

%

 

ATK’s provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2007 of 30.3% differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes which increased the effective rate, and the following items which decreased the rate: extraterritorial income (ETI) exclusion tax benefits, domestic manufacturing deduction (DMD), research and development (R&D) tax credits, a decrease in the valuation allowance, and other provision adjustments.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

9. Income Taxes (Continued)

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 of 32.2% differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and an increase in the valuation allowance, both of which increased the effective rate, and the following items which decreased the rate: extraterritorial income (ETI) exclusion tax benefits, domestic manufacturing deduction (DMD), research and development (R&D) tax credits and other provision adjustments.

Deferred income taxes arise because of differences in the timing of the recognition of income and expense items for financial statement reporting and income tax purposes. As of March 31, 2007 and 2006 the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Deferred tax assets

 

$

620,807

 

$

577,398

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

(564,245

)

(498,710

)

Valuation allowance

 

(3,507

)

(3,749

)

Net deferred tax assets

 

$

53,055

 

$

74,939

 

 

As of March 31, 2007 and 2006, the deferred tax assets and liabilities resulted from temporary differences related to the following:

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Reserves for employee benefits

 

$

56,180

 

$

42,532

 

Post-retirement benefit obligations

 

73,449

 

84,784

 

Environmental reserves

 

8,502

 

8,883

 

Other reserves

 

21,631

 

22,788

 

Research tax credits

 

5,474

 

5,257

 

Other comprehensive income provision

 

273,849

 

213,327

 

Debt-related

 

(20,877

)

(15,821

)

Long-term contract method of revenue recognition

 

(8,152

)

(10,090

)

Property, plant, and equipment

 

(57,051

)

(62,138

)

Intangible assets

 

(58,730

)

(54,431

)

Pension

 

(255,402

)

(161,135

)

Other

 

17,689

 

4,732

 

Valuation allowance

 

(3,507

)

(3,749

)

Net deferred income tax asset

 

$

53,055

 

$

74,939

 

 

ATK believes it is more likely than not that the recorded deferred benefits will be realized through the reduction of future taxable income. The valuation allowance of $3,507 at March 31, 2007 relates to certain state net operating loss and credit carryforwards that are not expected to be realized before their expiration. The valuation allowance was decreased by $242 during fiscal 2007 because the amount of state carryforward benefits expected to be utilized before expiration increased primarily because of changes to the projected taxable income. Of the valuation allowance, $367 will be allocated to reduce goodwill if the related deferred tax asset is ultimately realized.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

9. Income Taxes (Continued)

Amounts accrued for potential federal and state tax assessments total $6,324 at March 31, 2007 and $23,386 at March 31, 2006. These accruals relate to federal and state tax issues such as the tax benefits from the extraterritorial income (ETI) exclusion, the domestic manufacturing deduction (DMD), the amount of research and development (R&D) tax credits claimed, and other federal and state issues.

IRS examinations have been completed through fiscal 2006 and all tax matters with the IRS have been settled for years through fiscal 2006.

On May 17, 2006, the President signed the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which repealed the ETI’s grandfathered provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 effective for fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment. As a result, fiscal 2007 will be the final year for recognizing ETI benefits.

On December 20, 2006, the President signed the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 which reinstated the R&D tax credit from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. The extension of the R&D credit is reflected in the tax rates noted above, which includes a discrete tax benefit of $1,566. Congress is working on legislation to extend the credit. If the proposed legislation is not signed into law, ATK’s fiscal 2008 tax rate could increase by approximately 0.3%.

The deferred tax assets include $5,889 related to state tax credit carryforwards and $10,381 for state net operating loss carryforwards. These carryforwards expire as follows: $946 through fiscal 2010, $1,751 in fiscal 2011 through fiscal 2015, $2,499 in fiscal 2016 through fiscal 2020, $9,204 in fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2028. The remaining $1,706 as well as alternative minimum tax credits of $164 can be carried forward indefinitely.

Income taxes paid, net of refunds, totaled $3,889 in fiscal 2007, $34,263 in fiscal 2006, and $16,336 in fiscal 2005.

10. Commitments

ATK leases land, buildings, and equipment under various operating leases, which generally have renewal options of one to five years. Rent expense was $61,410 in fiscal 2007, $57,989 in fiscal 2006, and $49,396 in fiscal 2005.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

10. Commitments (Continued)

The following table summarizes ATK’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

Payments due by period

 

 

 

Total

 

Within 1 year

 

1-3 years

 

3-5 years

 

After 5 years

 

Contractual obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

$

1,455,000

 

 

 

 

 

$

13,750

 

$

561,250

 

$

880,000

 

Interest on debt(1)

 

564,738

 

 

$

58,636

 

 

116,847

 

114,717

 

274,538

 

Operating leases

 

248,066

 

 

68,945

 

 

111,408

 

57,975

 

9,738

 

Environmental remediation costs, net

 

25,016

 

 

5,930

 

 

302

 

3,703

 

15,081

 

Pension and other PRB plan contributions

 

339,149

 

 

24,147

 

 

51,821

 

85,459

 

177,722

 

Total contractual obligations

 

$

2,631,969

 

 

$

157,658

 

 

$

294,128

 

$

823,104

 

$

1,357,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitment Expiration by period

 

 

 

Total

 

    Within 1 year    

 

    1-3 years    

 

Other commercial commitments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letters of credit

 

$

82,887

 

 

$

64,542

 

 

 

$

18,345

 

 


(1)          Includes interest on variable rate debt calculated based on interest rates at March 31, 2007. Variable rate debt was approximately 19% of ATK’s total debt at March 31, 2007.

Pension plan contributions are an estimate of ATK’s minimum funding requirements through fiscal 2017 to provide pension benefits for employees based on service provided through fiscal 2007 pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, although ATK may make additional discretionary contributions. These estimates may change significantly depending on the actual rate of return on plan assets, discount rates, discretionary pension contributions, and regulatory rules.

ATK currently leases its facility in Magna, Utah from a private party. This facility is used in the production and testing of some of ATK’s rocket motors. The current lease extends through September 2022. The lease requires ATK to surrender the property back to its owner in its original condition. While ATK currently anticipates operating this facility indefinitely, ATK could incur significant costs if ATK were to terminate this lease.

ATK has known conditional asset retirement obligations, such as contractual lease restoration obligations, to be performed in the future, that are not reasonably estimable due to insufficient information about the timing and method of settlement of the obligation. Accordingly, these obligations have not been recorded in the consolidated financial statements. A liability for these obligations will be recorded in the period when sufficient information regarding timing and method of settlement becomes available to make a reasonable estimate of the liability’s fair value.

11. 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 that are currently pending, 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.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

11. Contingencies (Continued)

U.S. Government Investigations.   ATK is also subject to U.S. Government investigations from which civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings could result. Such proceedings could involve claims by the U.S. Government for fines, penalties, compensatory and treble damages, restitution, and/or forfeitures. Under government regulations, a company, or one or more of its operating divisions or subdivisions, can also be suspended or debarred from government contracts, or lose its export privileges, based on the results of investigations. ATK believes, based upon all available information, that the outcome of any such pending government investigations will not have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.

On June 20, 2006, ATK was informed that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) had opened a civil investigation into ATK’s LUU series illuminating flares. ATK was informed that the DOJ had received allegations that ATK knowingly delivered defective products. Further details regarding the investigation were not provided to ATK. On or about March 13, 2007, ATK received notice, for the first time, of the source and basis of the Government’s investigation, certain aspects of which remain confidential.

ATK has cooperated with the investigation and voluntarily produced documents to the DOJ; however, ATK denies any allegations of improper conduct. Based on what is known to ATK about the subject matter under investigation, ATK does not believe that it has violated any law or regulation and believes it could assert valid defenses to any legal action that might be associated with this investigation. Although it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of the DOJ’s investigation, ATK believes, based on all available information, that the outcome will not have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition or cash flows.

Environmental Liabilities.   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 that ATK owns or operates or formerly owned or operated, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate or remediate. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, resource restoration costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of liabilities associated with past practices or violations of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.

The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best 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 3.0% and 3.25% as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The following is a summary of the amounts recorded for environmental remediation:

 

 

March 31, 2007

 

March 31, 2006

 

 

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Liability

 

Receivable

 

Amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(65,603

)

 

$

40,587

 

 

$

(67,065

)

 

$

39,772

 

 

Unamortized discount

 

8,513

 

 

(4,490

)

 

11,470

 

 

(6,087

)

 

Present value amounts (payable) receivable

 

$

(57,090

)

 

$

36,097

 

 

$

(55,595

)

 

$

33,685

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

11. Contingencies (Continued)

Amounts payable or receivable in periods beyond fiscal 2008 have been classified as non-current on the March 31, 2007 balance sheet. As such, of the $57,090 net liability, $11,668 is recorded within other current liabilities and $45,422 is recorded within other non-current liabilities. Of the $36,097 net receivable, $5,738 is recorded within other current assets and $30,359 is recorded within other non-current assets. As of March 31, 2007, the estimated discounted range of reasonably possible costs of environmental remediation was $57,090 to $95,387.

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 described below.

·       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’ 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. In accordance with its agreement with Hercules, ATK notified Hercules of all known contamination on non-federal lands on or before March 31, 2000, and on federal lands on or before March 31, 2005.

·       ATK generally assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the Thiokol Facilities acquired from Alcoa Inc. (Alcoa) 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. In accordance with its agreement with Alcoa, ATK notified Alcoa of all known environmental remediation issues as of January 30, 2004. Of these known issues, 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, 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

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

11. Contingencies (Continued)

environmental matters, which extended through December 7, 2006, 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 cannot ensure that the U.S. Government, Hercules, Alcoa, Blount, 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, 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.

At March 31, 2007, the aggregate undiscounted amounts payable for environmental remediation costs, net of expected recoveries, are estimated to be:

Fiscal 2008

 

$

5,930

 

Fiscal 2009

 

151

 

Fiscal 2010

 

151

 

Fiscal 2011

 

2,056

 

Fiscal 2012

 

1,647

 

Thereafter

 

15,081

 

Total

 

$

25,016

 

 

There were no material insurance recoveries related to environmental remediation during fiscal 2007, 2006, or 2005.

12. Stockholders’ Equity

ATK has authorized 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00, none of which has been issued.

ATK sponsors four stock-based incentive plans, which are the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan, the Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, and the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan. As of March 31, 2007, ATK has authorized up to 3,000,000 common shares under the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, of which 2,092,490 common shares are yet available to be granted. No new grants will be made out of the other three plans.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

12. Stockholders’ Equity (Continued)

Stock options may be granted from time to time, at the fair market value of ATK’s common stock on the date of grant, and generally vest from one to three years from the date of grant. Since fiscal 2004, options are generally granted with a seven-year term; most grants prior to that had a ten-year term. Restricted stock issued to non-employee directors and certain key employees totaled 38,214 shares in fiscal 2007, 36,406 shares in fiscal 2006, and 28,444 shares in fiscal 2005. Restricted shares vest over periods of one to five years from the date of award and are valued at the fair value of ATK’s common stock as of the grant date. As of March 31, 2007, there were also performance awards of up to 1,209,179 shares reserved for key employees. Performance shares are valued at the fair value of ATK stock as of the grant date and expense is recognized based on the number of shares expected to vest under the terms of the award under which they are granted. Of these shares, 637,810 shares were earned during fiscal 2007 upon achievement of certain financial performance goals through fiscal 2007 and were distributed in May 2007; 176,698 shares will become payable only upon attainment of a specified performance goal related to achievement of supply chain management savings at any point through the end of fiscal 2012; up to 189,656 shares will become payable only upon achievement of certain financial performance goals, including sales and EPS, for the fiscal 2007 through fiscal 2009 period; and up to 205,015 shares will become payable only upon achievement of certain financial performance goals, including sales and EPS, for the fiscal 2008 through fiscal 2010 period. ATK issues treasury shares upon the exercise of stock options or grant of restricted stock and payment of performance awards.

During fiscal 2006, ATK modified its performance awards to require settlement in shares resulting in the awards being accounted for as additional paid-in-capital based on the number of shares expected to be issued. These awards were previously accounted for as a liability.

Effective April 1, 2006, ATK adopted SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payments, and related Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules included in Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107. ATK adopted SFAS 123(R) on a modified prospective basis, which requires the application of the accounting standard to all share-based awards issued on or after the date of adoption and any outstanding share-based awards that were issued but not vested as of the date of adoption. Accordingly, ATK did not restate the financial information for prior fiscal periods as a result of the adoption. SFAS 123(R) requires stock options and other share-based payments made to employees to be accounted for as compensation expense and recorded at fair value. ATK will continue to use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted.

Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $38,076, $21,256, and $8,065 was recognized during fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation was $15,169, $8,120, and $3,065 during fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), ATK recognized incremental pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for stock options of $7,011, a decrease in net income of $4,307 ($0.13 and $0.12 impact on basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively) during fiscal 2007. Also as a result of the adoption of SFAS 123(R), ATK realized lower pre-tax stock-based compensation expense on its performance awards granted prior to adoption of $7,663, a decrease in net income of $4,590 ($0.14 and $0.13 impact on basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively) during fiscal 2007. ATK also realized a reduction in cash flows from operating activities and an increase in cash flows from financing activities of $3,539 for fiscal 2007. Additionally, unearned compensation on non-vested restricted stock of $2,760 was

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

12. Stockholders’ Equity (Continued)

reclassified to additional paid-in capital on April 1, 2006. The cumulative effect adjustment for forfeitures related to non-vested restricted stock and performance awards was not material.

Prior to fiscal 2007, ATK accounted for its stock-based plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if ATK had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) during fiscal 2006 and 2005.

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net income, as reported

 

$

153,882

 

$

153,540

 

Stock-based employee compensation cost included in the determination of net income as reported, net of related tax effects

 

13,149

 

6,405

 

Stock-based employee compensation cost determined under fair value-based method for all awards, net of related tax effects

 

(20,526

)

(12,645

)

Pro forma net income

 

$

146,505

 

$

147,300

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic—as reported

 

$

4.19

 

$

4.09

 

Basic—pro forma

 

3.99

 

3.92

 

Diluted—as reported

 

4.11

 

4.03

 

Diluted—pro forma

 

3.92

 

3.86

 

 

A summary of ATK’s stock option activity is as follows:

 

 

Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

 

 

Shares

 

Weighted Average
Exercise Price

 

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in years)

 

Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
(in 000s)

 

Outstanding at beginning of period

 

1,964,718

 

 

$

54.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

18,050

 

 

78.72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(394,063

)

 

44.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited/expired

 

(74,418

)

 

64.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at end of period

 

1,514,287

 

 

$

56.81

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

$

47,113

 

 

Vested and expected to vest at end of period

 

1,511,286

 

 

$

56.77

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

$

47,069

 

 

Options exercisable at end of period

 

862,086

 

 

$

49.77

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

$

32,885

 

 

 

The weighted average fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and represents the difference between fair market value on the date of grant and the estimated market value on the expected exercise date. The option pricing model requires ATK to make assumptions. The risk-free rate is based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term that approximates the expected life assumed at the date of grant. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of ATK’s stock over the past five years. The expected option life is based on the contractual term of the stock option and expected employee exercise and post-vesting employment

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

12. Stockholders’ Equity (Continued)

termination trends. The weighted average fair value of options granted was $28.58, $23.76, and $22.10 during fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The following weighted average assumptions were used for grants:

 

 

Years Ended March 31

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

Risk-free rate

 

4.9

%

4.0

%

4.0

%

Expected volatility

 

30.9

%

30.2

%

30.4

%

Expected dividend yield

 

0

%

0

%

0

%

Expected option life

 

5 years

 

5 years

 

5 years

 

 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $15,189, $5,969, and $8,990 during fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Total cash received from options exercised was $17,452, $16,689, and $21,746 during fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

The total fair value of restricted shares vested and performance awards earned was $48,639, $512, and $3,083 during fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. A summary of ATK’s restricted share and performance award activity is as follows:

 

 

Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

 

 

Shares

 

Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

 

Nonvested at April 1, 2006

 

713,736

 

 

$

73.62

 

 

Granted

 

613,795

 

 

81.37

 

 

Canceled/forfeited

 

(5,574

)

 

77.13

 

 

Vested

 

(657,060

)

 

74.03

 

 

Nonvested at March 31, 2007

 

664,897

 

 

$

79.93

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2007, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock-based compensation awards was $28,771 and is expected to be realized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.

Share Repurchases

On January 31, 2006, ATK’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares through January 31, 2008. In February and March 2006, ATK repurchased 1,315,104 shares for $100,000. During fiscal 2007, ATK repurchased 2,585,200 shares for $201,880. As of March 31, 2007, there were 1,099,696 remaining shares authorized to be repurchased.

Any additional authorized repurchases would be subject to market conditions and ATK’s compliance with its debt covenants. ATK’s 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes limit the aggregate sum of dividends, share repurchases, and other designated restricted payments to an amount based on ATK’s net income, stock issuance proceeds, and certain other items, less restricted payments made, since April 1, 2001. As of March 31, 2007, this limit was approximately $187,000. As of March 31, 2007, the Senior Credit Facility allows ATK to make unlimited “restricted payments” (as defined in the credit agreement), which among other items, would allow payments for future stock repurchases, as long as ATK maintains a senior leverage ratio of less than 2.0. When that ratio is exceeded, there is an annual limit of $50,000 plus proceeds of any equity issuances plus 50% of net income since March 29, 2007.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

13. Restructuring Charges

Since fiscal 2004, ATK has been recording costs for restructuring and related activities, the majority of which are the result of the U.S. Army’s announced plans to exit the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in Arden Hills, MN. As a result of this announcement, ATK’s management decided to relocate medium-caliber ammunition metal parts manufacturing from TCAAP to Rocket Center, WV. The product qualification and start of production for the primary medium-caliber ammunition products was completed during fiscal 2005. In connection with these restructuring and related activities, ATK recorded costs of approximately $15,000 through fiscal 2006 within cost of sales in the Ammunition Systems Group, primarily for employee termination benefits (including $2,718 for special termination benefits for pension and other postretirement benefits (PRB)), facility clean-up, and accelerated depreciation. ATK disbursed approximately $10,100 through fiscal 2007 in connection with these activities. There was no liability remaining as of March 31, 2007. In September 2006, ATK received Army approval of the final accounting and closure for property accountability at TCAAP, which closes out the TCAAP restructure.

During fiscal 2006, ATK announced its plans to move its fuze production operations from Janesville, WI to Rocket Center, WV. In connection with this move, ATK recorded costs of approximately $9,800 through fiscal 2006 within the Mission Systems Group related primarily to employee termination benefits, relocation, accelerated depreciation, and facility clean-up costs. Through fiscal 2007, approximately $6,900 was disbursed and cash of $1,400 was received from the sale of the Janesville facility. There was no liability remaining as of March 31, 2007 and the Janesville restructure is completed.

14. Operating Segment Information

Effective April 1, 2006, ATK realigned its business operations. As a result of this realignment, ATK changed the name of its ATK Thiokol segment to Launch Systems Group and changed the name of its Ammunition segment to Ammunition Systems Group, and consolidated the Precision Systems, Advanced Propulsion and Space Systems, and ATK Mission Research segments into a new segment, Mission Systems Group. In addition, a program was transferred from the Mission Systems Group to the Launch Systems Group as of April 1, 2006. Following this realignment, ATK has three segments: Mission Systems Group, Ammunition Systems Group, and Launch Systems Group. The April 1, 2006 realignment is reflected in the information contained in this report and the segment information for prior periods has been restated. These operating segments are defined based on the reporting and review process used by ATK’s chief executive officer. Revenue by product line has not been provided as to do so would be impracticable.

·       The Mission Systems Group, which generated 34% of ATK’s external sales in fiscal 2007, operates in four areas: Weapon Systems, Aerospace Systems, Space Systems, and Technical Services.

·       The Ammunition Systems Group, which generated 36% of ATK’s external sales in fiscal 2007, produces military ammunition and gun systems; civil ammunition and accessories; and propellant and energetic materials. It also operates the U.S. Army ammunition plants in Independence, Missouri and Radford, Virginia.

·       The Launch Systems Group, which generated 30% of ATK’s external sales in fiscal 2007, produces rocket motor systems for human and cargo launch vehicles, conventional and strategic missiles, and missile defense interceptors. Other products include ordnance which includes decoy and illuminating flares.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

14. Operating Segment Information (Continued)

All of ATK’s segments derive the majority of their sales from contracts with, and prime contractors to, the U.S. Government. ATK’s U.S. Government sales, including sales to U.S. Government prime contractors, during the last three fiscal years were as follows:

Fiscal

 

 

 

U.S. Government Sales

 

Percent of sales

 

2007

 

 

$

2,817,000

 

 

 

79

%

 

2006

 

 

2,549,000

 

 

 

79

%

 

2005

 

 

2,186,000

 

 

 

78

%

 

 

The military small-caliber ammunition contract, which is reported within the Ammunition Systems Group, contributed approximately 14% of total fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006 sales and 12% of fiscal 2005 total sales. ATK’s contract with NASA for the Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) for the Space Shuttle, which is reported within the Launch Systems Group, represented 11%, 13%, and 14% of ATK’s total fiscal 2007, fiscal 2006, and fiscal 2005 sales, respectively.

No single commercial customer accounted for 10% or more of ATK’s total sales during fiscal 2007, 2006, or 2005.

ATK’s foreign sales to customers were $247,162 in fiscal 2007, $227,406 in fiscal 2006, and $194,785 in fiscal 2005. During fiscal 2007, approximately 48% of these sales were in the Mission Systems Group, 47% were in the Ammunition Systems Group, and 5% were in the Launch Systems Group. Sales to no individual country outside the United States accounted for more than 1% of ATK’s sales in fiscal 2007. Substantially all of ATK’s assets are held in the United States.

The following summarizes ATK’s results by segment:

 

 

Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

 

 

Mission
Systems
Group

 

Ammunition
Systems
Group

 

Launch
Systems
Group

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

$

1,210,518

 

$

1,276,228

 

$

1,078,194

 

$

 

$

3,564,940

 

Intercompany

 

108,852

 

25,605

 

17,536

 

(151,993

)

 

Total

 

1,319,370

 

1,301,833

 

1,095,730

 

(151,993

)

3,564,940

 

Capital expenditures

 

29,688

 

18,564

 

16,303

 

16,531

 

81,086

 

Depreciation

 

19,679

 

17,870

 

28,689

 

3,142

 

69,380

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

6,772

 

 

 

 

6,772

 

Income before interest, income taxes and minority interest

 

114,566

 

112,614

 

147,340

 

(34,792

)

339,728

 

Total assets

 

1,042,177

 

671,040

 

831,488

 

329,977

 

2,874,682

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

14. Operating Segment Information (Continued)

 

 

Year Ended March 31, 2006

 

 

 

Mission
Systems
Group

 

Ammunition
Systems
Group

 

Launch
Systems
Group

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

$

1,157,065

 

$

1,105,373

 

$

954,369

 

$

 

$

3,216,807

 

Intercompany

 

94,077

 

19,378

 

8,321

 

(121,776

)

 

Total

 

1,251,142

 

1,124,751

 

962,690

 

(121,776

)

3,216,807

 

Capital expenditures

 

27,837

 

17,192

 

14,319

 

6,004

 

65,352

 

Depreciation

 

20,319

 

14,933

 

32,309

 

2,028

 

69,589

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

8,745

 

 

 

 

8,745

 

Income before interest, income taxes and minority interest

 

97,438

 

109,283

 

133,607

 

(13,179

)

327,149

 

Total assets

 

1,020,826

 

681,105

 

849,029

 

351,020

 

2,901,980

 

 

 

 

Year Ended March 31, 2005

 

 

 

Mission
Systems
Group

 

Ammunition
Systems
Group

 

Launch
Systems
Group

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External customers

 

$

1,057,371

 

 

$

888,661

 

 

$

855,097

 

$

 

$

2,801,129

 

Intercompany

 

69,886

 

 

17,345

 

 

4,292

 

(91,523

)

 

Total

 

1,127,257

 

 

906,006

 

 

859,389

 

(91,523

)

2,801,129

 

Capital expenditures

 

26,914

 

 

24,708

 

 

8,964

 

2,014

 

62,600

 

Depreciation

 

24,079

 

 

13,300

 

 

32,095

 

1,664

 

71,138

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

7,448

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,448

 

Income before interest, income taxes and minority interest

 

97,202

 

 

86,952

 

 

122,688

 

(21,850

)

284,992

 

Total assets

 

1,013,534

 

 

602,197

 

 

865,309

 

534,770

 

3,015,810

 

 

Certain administrative functions are primarily managed by ATK at the corporate headquarters (“Corporate”). Some examples of such functions are human resources, pension and postretirement benefits, corporate accounting, legal, tax, and treasury. Significant assets and liabilities managed at Corporate include those associated with debt, pension and postretirement benefits, environmental liabilities, and income taxes. Pension and postretirement benefit expenses are allocated to each segment based on relative headcount and types of benefits offered in each respective segment. Environmental expenses are allocated to each segment based on the origin of the underlying environmental cost. Transactions between segments are recorded at the segment level, consistent with ATK’s financial accounting policies. Intercompany balances and transactions involving different segments are eliminated at ATK’s consolidated financial statements level. These eliminations are shown above in “Corporate”.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data and unless otherwise indicated) (Continued)

15. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Quarterly financial data is summarized as follows:

 

 

Fiscal 2007 Quarter Ended

 

 

 

July 2

 

October 1

 

December 31

 

March 31

 

Sales

 

$

822,418

 

$

833,055

 

 

$

900,301

 

 

$

1,009,166

 

Gross profit

 

151,358

 

160,203

 

 

167,150

 

 

193,206

 

Net income

 

38,873

 

39,927

 

 

51,230

 

 

54,098

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

1.10

 

1.17

 

 

1.55

 

 

1.64

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

1.09

 

1.15

 

 

1.53

 

 

1.57

 

 

 

 

Fiscal 2006 Quarter Ended

 

 

 

July 3

 

October 2

 

January 1

 

March 31

 

Sales

 

$

756,992

 

$

772,092

 

$

770,029

 

$

917,694

 

Gross profit

 

133,403

 

150,445

 

155,714

 

171,158

 

Net income

 

37,220

 

40,152

 

47,099

 

29,411

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

1.01

 

1.08

 

1.28

 

0.81

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

0.99

 

1.07

 

1.26

 

0.79

 

 

The sum of the per share amounts for the quarters may not equal the total for the year due to the application of the treasury stock method.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, ATK recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $9,300 related to the termination of an internal information systems project. ATK also recognized a tax benefit of $9,480 primarily related to favorable tax settlement of prior-year audits.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, in connection with the repayment of the 8.50% Notes described in Note 7, $397,404 principal amount of the 8.50% Notes was repaid by ATK resulting in a premium of $18,849 recognized as interest expense. In connection with this repayment, ATK also wrote off $7,119 of deferred debt issuance costs and terminated its three interest rate swaps against the 8.50% Notes, resulting in net expense of $6,022 (consisting of the termination charge net of the unamortized portion of ATK’s proceeds from recouponing two of these interest rate swaps in fiscal 2003).

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ITEM 9.                CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

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 Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of March 31, 2007 and have concluded that ATK’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be disclosed by ATK in reports that ATK files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports ATK files or submits is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended March 31, 2007, there was no change in ATK’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, ATK’s internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The management of ATK prepared and is responsible for the consolidated financial statements and all related financial information contained in this Form 10-K. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. ATK’s internal control over financial reporting was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

To comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, ATK designed and implemented a structured and comprehensive assessment process to evaluate its internal control over financial reporting. The assessment of the effectiveness of ATK’s internal control over financial reporting was based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Because of its inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Management regularly monitors ATK’s internal control over financial reporting, and actions are taken to correct any deficiencies as they are identified. Based on our assessment, management has concluded that ATK’s internal control over financial reporting is effective as of March 31, 2007.

Deloitte & Touche LLP issued an audit report dated May 22, 2007, concerning management’s assessment of ATK’s internal control over financial reporting, which is contained in this Form 10-K. ATK’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended March 31, 2007, have been audited by the independent registered public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).

/s/ Daniel J. Murphy
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ John L. Shroyer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

May 22, 2007

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Alliant Techsystems Inc.:

We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, that Alliant Techsystems Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO Framework”). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, management’s assessment that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2007, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the criteria established in the COSO framework. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in the COSO framework.

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We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statement as of and for the year ended March 31, 2007 of the Company and our report dated May 22, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s changes in its method of accounting for defined pension and postretirement benefit plans and stock-based compensation.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 22, 2007

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ITEM 9B.       OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

The information required by Item 10, other than the information presented below, as well as the information required by Items 11 through 14 is incorporated by reference from ATK’s definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K. ATK will file its definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A by June 30, 2007.

ITEM 10.         DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information regarding ATK’s directors is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Proposal 1—Election of Directors in ATK’s Proxy Statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Information regarding ATK’s executive officers is set forth under the heading Executive Officers in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference in this Item 10.

Information about compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance in the 2007 Proxy Statement.

Information regarding ATK’s code of ethics (ATK’s Business Ethics Code of Conduct), which ATK has adopted for all directors, officers and employees, is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Corporate Governance—Business Ethics Code of Conduct in the 2007 Proxy Statement. ATK’s Business Ethics Code of Conduct is available on our website at www.atk.com by selecting About Us and then Values.

Since the date of ATK’s 2006 Proxy Statement, there have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to ATK’s Board of Directors.

Information regarding ATK’s Audit Committee, including the Audit Committee’s financial experts, is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Corporate Governance—Meetings of the Board and Board Committees—Audit Committee in the 2007 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 11.         EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information about compensation of ATK’s named executive officers is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Executive Compensation in the 2007 Proxy Statement, with the exception of the subsection of Executive Compensation under the heading Compensation Committee Report, which subsection is not incorporated by reference. Information about compensation of ATK’s directors is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Director Compensation in the 2007 Proxy Statement. Information about compensation committee interlocks is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Corporate Governance—Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation in the 2007 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 12.         SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information about security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management in the 2007 Proxy Statement. Information regarding securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is set forth under the heading Equity Compensation Plan Information in Item 5 of Part II of this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference in this Item 12.

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ITEM 13.         CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information regarding transactions with related persons is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Certain Relationships and Related Transactions in the 2007 Proxy Statement.

Information about director independence is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Corporate Governance—Director Independence in the 2007 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 14.         PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Information about principal accounting fees and services as well as related pre-approval policies and procedures is incorporated by reference from the section entitled Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm in the 2007 Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.         EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)   Documents filed as part of this Report

1. Financial Statements

The following is a list of all of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II:

 

2. Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules are omitted because of the absence of the conditions under which they are required or because the information required is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

3. Exhibits

See Exhibit Index at the end of this Report.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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: May 25, 2007

 

By:

/s/ JOHN L. SHROYER

 

 

Name:

John L. Shroyer

 

 

Title:

Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

 

 

Title

 

/s/ DANIEL J. MURPHY

 

Chairman of the Board, President and

Daniel J. Murphy

 

Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)

/s/ JOHN L. SHROYER

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

John L. Shroyer

 

(principal financial and accounting officer)

*

 

Director

Frances D. Cook

 

 

*

 

Director

Gilbert F. Decker

 

 

*

 

Director

Martin C. Faga

 

 

*

 

Director

Ronald R. Fogleman

 

 

*

 

Director

Cynthia L. Lesher

 

 

*

 

Director

Douglas L. Maine

 

 

*

 

Director

Roman Martinez IV

 

 

*

 

Director

Mark H. Ronald

 

 

*

 

Director

Michael T. Smith

 

 

*

 

Director

William G. Van Dyke

 

 

 

Date: May 25, 2007

 

*By:

/s/ KEITH D. ROSS

 

 

Name:

Keith D. Ross

 

 

 

Attorney-in-fact

 

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ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibits are filed electronically with this report unless the exhibit number is followed by an asterisk (*), in which case the exhibit is incorporated by reference from the document listed. The applicable Securities and Exchange Commission File Number is 1-10582 unless otherwise indicated. Exhibit numbers followed by a pound sign (#) identify exhibits that are either a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K. Excluded from this list of exhibits, pursuant to Paragraph (b) (4) (iii) (A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, may be one or more instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant. The Registrant hereby agrees that it will, upon request of the Securities and Exchange Commission, furnish to the Commission a copy of any such instrument.

Exhibit
Number

 

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

3(i).1*

 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, effective July 20, 1990, including Certificate of Correction effective September 21, 1990 (Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2001, File No. 333-67316 (the “Form S-4”)).

3(i).2*

 

Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the Registrant, effective September 28, 1990 (Exhibit 3.2 to the Form S-4).

3(i).3*

 

Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective August 8, 2001 (Exhibit 3.3 to the Form S-4).

3 (i).4*

 

Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective August 7, 2002 (Exhibit 3(i).4 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2003).

3(ii).1*

 

Bylaws of the Registrant, as Amended and Restated Effective August 1, 2006 (Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K dated August 1, 2006).

4.1*

 

Form of Certificate for common stock, par value $.01 per share (Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2005).

4.2*

 

Rights Agreement, dated as of May 7, 2002, by and between the Registrant and LaSalle Bank National Association, as rights agent (Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-A filed on May 14, 2002).

4.3.1

 

Call Option Agreement, dated as of September 6, 2006, between the Registrant and Bank of America, N.A.

4.3.2

 

Warrant Agreement, dated as of September 6, 2006, between the Registrant and Bank of America, N.A.

4.4.1*

 

Indenture, dated as of September 12, 2006, among the Registrant, as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors identified in the Indenture (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (including form of Convertible Senior Subordinated Note) (Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K dated September 6, 2006).

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4.4.2*

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 12, 2006, among the Registrant, the Subsidiary Guarantors and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Representative of the Initial Purchasers under the Purchase Agreement (Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K dated September 6, 2006).

4.5.1*

 

Indenture, dated as of March 15, 2006, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, relating to 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (Exhibit 4.9 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR dated March 2, 2006).

4.5.2*

 

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 15, 2006, among the Registrant, its subsidiaries and the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (Exhibit 4.12 to Form 8-K dated March 16, 2006).

4.5.3*

 

Global Security representing the 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016, dated March 15, 2006 (Exhibit 4.13 to Form 8-K dated March 16, 2006).

4.6.1*

 

Indenture dated as of August 13, 2004 among the Registrant, as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors identified in the Indenture and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to 3.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 (Exhibit 4.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 2004).

4.6.2*

 

First Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 26, 2004 to Indenture, dated as of August 13, 2004 among the Registrant, as Issuer, Subsidiary Guarantors identified in the Indenture and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as Trustee (Exhibit 4.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 2004).

4.7.1*

 

Indenture, dated as of February 19, 2004, among the Registrant and BNY Midwest Trust Company, an Illinois trust company, as trustee, 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 (Exhibit 4.5 to the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2004 (the “Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K”)).

4.7.2*

 

First Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 26, 2004 to Indenture, dated as of February 19, 2004 among Alliant Techsystems, Inc., as Issuer, Subsidiary Guarantors identified in the Indenture and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as Trustee (Exhibit 4.3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 2004).

10.1*

 

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2007, among the Registrant; the Lenders named therein; Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent; Calyon, New York Branch, as Syndication Agent; Royal Bank of Scotland and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents; Banc of America Securities LLC (BAS) and Calyon, New York Branch, as Joint Lead Arrangers; and BAS, as Sole Bookrunning Manager (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated March 29, 2007).

10.2*

 

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of October 28, 1994, between the Registrant and Hercules Incorporated (the “Purchase Agreement”), including certain exhibits and certain schedules and a list of schedules and exhibits omitted (Exhibit 2 to Form 8-K dated October 28, 1994).

10.3*

 

Master Amendment to Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 15, 1995, between the Registrant and Hercules Incorporated, including exhibits (Exhibit 2.2 to Form 8-K dated March 15, 1995).

10.4.1*

 

Environmental Agreement, dated as of October 28, 1994, between the Registrant and Hercules Incorporated (Exhibit 10.2.1 to the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2003 (“the Fiscal 2003 Form 10-K”)).

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10.4.2*

 

Amendment to Environmental Agreement, dated March 15, 1995 (Exhibit 10.2.2 to the Fiscal 2003 Form 10-K).

10.5*

 

Environmental Matters Agreement, dated as of September 24, 1990, between Honeywell Inc. and the Registrant (Exhibit 10.3 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1, filed October 1, 1990, to the Form 10).

10.6*

 

Form of Tax Sharing Agreement between Honeywell Inc. and the Registrant (Exhibit 10.5 to Amendment No. 2, filed September 26, 1990, to the Form 10).

10.7*#

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors and officers (Exhibit 10.6 to Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10).

10.8*#

 

Description of non-employee Directors’ cash and equity compensation (Item 1.01 of Form 8-K dated May 2, 2006).

10.9*#

 

Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Award and Stock Deferral Program Under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated October 30, 2006).

10.10.1*#

 

Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, Amended and Restated as of December 12, 2005 (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated December 12, 2005).

10.10.2*#

 

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, Amended and Restated as of December 12, 2005 (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated May 2, 2006).

10.11*#

 

Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended and restated December 12, 2005 (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated December 12, 2005).

10.12.1*#

 

Employment Agreement with Daniel J. Murphy dated February 1, 2004 (Exhibit 10.15 to the Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K).

10.12.2*#

 

Amendment to Employment Agreement with Daniel J. Murphy (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated December 20, 2005).

10.13*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Executive Officer Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated August 1, 2006).

10.14.1*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Compensation Plan effective April 1, 2002 (Exhibit 10.8 to the Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K).

10.14.2*#

 

Amendment 1 to Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Compensation Plan (Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006).

10.14.3*#

 

Description of performance goals pursuant to the Registrant’s Management Compensation Plan for the Registrant’s executive officers for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 (Item 1.01 of Form 8-K dated March 13, 2006 and Item 1.01 of Form 8-K dated October 30, 2006).

10.15.1*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated August 4, 2005).

10.15.2*#

 

Amendment No. 1 to Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated January 30, 2007).

10.15.3*#

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Cliff Vesting) under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.25.2 to the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006 (“the Fiscal 2006 Form 10-K”)).

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10.15.4*#

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Installment Vesting) under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.25.3 to the Fiscal 2006 Form 10-K).

10.15.5*#

 

Form of Performance Award Agreement under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan for the Fiscal Year 2005-2007 Performance Period (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated August 2, 2005).

10.15.6*#

 

Description of re-grant of performance awards to certain executive officers for the Fiscal Year 2005-2007 Performance Period (Item 1.01 of Form 8-K dated August 2, 2005).

10.15.7*#

 

Form of Performance Award Agreement under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan for the Fiscal Year 2007-2009 Performance Period (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated March 13, 2006).

10.15.8*#

 

Description of performance awards to certain executive officers for the Fiscal Year 2007-2009 performance period (Item 1.01 of Form 8-K dated March 13, 2006).

10.15.9*#

 

Form of Performance Award Agreement under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan for the Fiscal Year 2007-2012 Performance Period (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated March 13, 2006).

10.15.10*#

 

Description of performance awards to certain executive officers for the Fiscal Year 2007-2012 performance period (Item 1.01 of Form 8-K dated March 13, 2006).

10.15.11#

 

Form of Performance Award Agreement under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

10.15.12*#

 

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.25.7 to the Fiscal 2006 Form 10-K).

10.16.1#

 

Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan.

10.16.2*#

 

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan effective May 8, 2001 (Exhibit 10.7.2 to the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2002 (the “Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K”)).

10.16.3*#

 

Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan effective March 19, 2002 (Exhibit 10.7.3 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K).

10.16.4*#

 

Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan effective October 29, 2002 (Exhibit 10.6.4 to the Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K).

10.16.5*#

 

Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan effective October 29, 2002 (Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K dated January 30, 2007).

10.16.6*#

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated February 4, 2005).

10.16.7*#

 

Form of Performance Share Agreement under the Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated February 4, 2005).

10.16.8*#

 

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated May 6, 2005).

10.17.1*#

 

First Amendment and Restatement of 2000 Stock Incentive Plan effective January 23, 2001 (Exhibit 10.25.1 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K).

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10.17.2*#

 

Amendment 1 to First Amendment and Restatement of 2000 Stock Incentive Plan effective April 24, 2001 (Exhibit 10.25.2 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K).

10.17.3*#

 

Amendment 2 to First Amendment and Restatement of 2000 Stock Incentive Plan effective January 21, 2002 (Exhibit 10.25.3 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K).

10.17.4*#

 

Amendment 3 to First Amendment and Restatement of Alliant Techsystems, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 2004).

10.17.5*#

 

Amendment 4 to First Amendment and Restatement of Alliant Techsystems, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated January 30, 2007).

10.18.1*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2005 (Exhibit 4.12 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on September 16, 2005 (File No. 333-128364)).

10.18.2*#

 

Trust Agreement for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2003 (Exhibit 10.9.2 to the Fiscal 2003 Form 10-K).

10.19*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Executive Severance Plan as amended effective April 1, 2004 (Exhibit 10.21 to the Fiscal 2004 Form 10-K).

10.20.1*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2005, and as amended effective April 5, 2006 (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated April 5, 2006).

10.20.2*#

 

Amendment 1 to Alliant Techsystems Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated October 30, 2006).

10.21*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Defined Contribution Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective January 1, 2007 (Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K dated October 30, 2006).

10.22.1*#

 

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Income Security Plan, effective March 13, 2006 (Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated March 13, 2006).

10.22.2#

 

Amendment No. 1 to Alliant Techsystems Inc. Income Security Plan, effective March 12, 2007.

10.23.1*#

 

Trust Under Income Security Plan dated May 4, 1998 (effective March 2, 1998), by and between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association (Exhibit 10.20.1 to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998 (“the Fiscal 1998 Form 10-K”)).

10.23.2*#

 

First Amendment to the Trust Under the Income Security Plan effective December 4, 2001, by and between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association (Exhibit 10.17.2 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K).

10.24.1*#

 

Executive Split Dollar Life Insurance Plan (Exhibit 10.9 to the Fiscal 1998 Form 10-K).

10.24.2*#

 

Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement (Exhibit 10.9.2 to the Fiscal 1998 Form 10-K).

10.24.3*#

 

Executive Life Insurance Agreement (Exhibit 10.9.1 to the Fiscal 1998 Form 10-K).

12

 

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

14.1*

 

The Registrant’s Business Ethics Code of Conduct (Exhibit 14.1 to Form 8-K dated October 30, 2006).

21

 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of March 31, 2007.

23

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

24

 

Power of Attorney.

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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.

32

 

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.

 

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