UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003
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o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 1-10582
Alliant Techsystems Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
41-1672694
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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5050 Lincoln Drive, Edina, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices) |
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55436-1097 (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (952) 351-3000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, par value $.01 | New York Stock Exchange | |
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
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 ý 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
As of May 30, 2003, 38,554,449 shares of the Registrant's voting common stock were outstanding. The aggregate market value of such stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant on such date was approximately $1,946 million.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III.
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Item 2. | Properties | 28 | |||
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | 29 | |||
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 30 | |||
Supplementary Item. Executive Officers of the Registrant | 30 | ||||
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Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters |
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Item 6. | Selected Financial Data | 35 | |||
Item 7. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 36 | |||
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 53 | |||
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 55 | |||
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 84 | |||
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Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant |
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Item 11. | Executive Compensation | 84 | |||
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 84 | |||
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | 84 | |||
Item 14. | Controls and Procedures | 84 | |||
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Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K |
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SIGNATURES | 86 | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX | 90 |
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK), which is sometimes called the Registrant in this report, is a supplier of aerospace and defense products to the U.S. Government, U.S. allies, and major prime contractors. ATK is also a supplier of ammunition to federal and local law enforcement agencies and commercial markets.
ATK was incorporated as a Delaware corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. in May 1990 in connection with Honeywell's plan to spin-off to its stockholders its Defense and Marine Systems Business, its Test Instruments Division, and its Signal Analysis Center. 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.
The following table summarizes ATK's significant acquisitions and divestitures:
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September 1990 | Defense and Marine Division | Spin-off from Honeywell | ||
September 1990 | Test Instruments Division | Spin-off from Honeywell | ||
September 1990 | Signal Analysis Center | Spin-off from Honeywell | ||
December 1992 | Test Instruments Division | Sold | ||
October 1993 | Accudyne Corporation | Acquired | ||
October 1993 | Kilgore Corporation | Acquired | ||
November 1993 | Ferrulmatic, Inc. | Acquired | ||
March 1995 | Hercules Aerospace Company | Acquired | ||
March 1996 | Demilitarization business | Discontinued operations | ||
February 1997 | Marine Systems Group | Sold | ||
March 1998 | Signal Analysis Center | Sold | ||
February 2001 | Alliant Kilgore Flares Company LLC | Sold | ||
April 2001 | Thiokol Propulsion Corp. | Acquired | ||
December 2001 | Sporting Equipment Group of Blount International, Inc. (now known as the civil ammunition business) | Acquired | ||
May 2002 | Ordnance business of The Boeing Company (now known as ATK Gun Systems) | Acquired | ||
October 2002 | Science and Applied Technology, Inc. (now known as ATK Missile Systems) | Acquired | ||
January 2003 | Composite Optics, Inc. (COI) | Acquired |
ATK conducts its business through a number of separate legal entities that are listed on Exhibit 21 to this report. These legal entities are grouped under holding companies that correspond to ATK's operating segments. During fiscal 2003, ATK had three operating segments: Aerospace, Precision Systems, and Ammunition. Sales, income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes, total assets, and other financial data for each of ATK's operating segments for the three years ended March 31, 2003 are set forth in Note 15 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.
Many of ATK's products and programs are customarily referred to by customers or in the marketplace by acronyms. Many of these acronyms are included in this report (in parenthesis following the product or
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program name) for the convenience of subsequent reference, and for the benefit of readers who may be more familiar with the acronyms than with the actual product or program names.
Aerospace
The Aerospace operating segment supplies solid propulsion systems for commercial and government space launch vehicles, strategic missiles, and missile defense interceptors; and provides operations and technical support services for space launches. ATK has a broad product portfolio of solid propulsion rocket motors for space launch vehicles encompassing all vehicle payload classes, from small to heavy-lift. ATK supplies high-performance composite structures for space launch vehicles, rocket motor casings, military and commercial aircraft, and spacecraft structures. ATK also designs and manufactures composite structures, which are formed from high-strength carbon fibers and resin and have performance advantages over metal structures through weight reduction, fatigue resistance, and thermal stability. These advantages, coupled with improved design and analysis capabilities and manufacturing process technologies, continue to expand the markets and applications using these structures. Additionally, ATK designs and manufactures engineered reflectors and structures for satellite systems and high-temperature products for aerospace and commercial applications using ceramic matrix composites.
The following table summarizes the principal programs in ATK's Aerospace operating segment, including identification of the customer and the ultimate end-user (an * indicates that the programs and products are currently in development):
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Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) for the Space Shuttle | NASA | NASA | Reusable solid rocket motors for NASA's Space Shuttle. Motor cases are recovered, refurbished, and recast. | |||
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Solid Rocket Motor Upgrade for Titan IVB | Lockheed Martin | U.S. Air Force | Solid rocket motor upgrade boosters for heavy-lift launch vehicles. | |||
GEM-40, 46 and 60 for Delta II, III, and IV |
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Boeing |
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Commercial and government customers |
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Solid rocket boosters used for additional thrust on Boeing's Delta family of launch vehicles. |
CASTOR 120® and CASTOR® IV series |
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Orbital Sciences, Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Astrium |
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Commercial and government customers |
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First and second stage propulsion for a number of small payload expendable launch vehicles and as strap-on boosters for medium payload vehicles. Used on the Taurus®, Atlas IIAS, Athena, Maxus, and H-IIA launch vehicles. |
Orion Motors |
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Orbital Sciences |
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Commercial and government customers |
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Family of three rocket motors plus derivatives used for the Pegasus®, Taurus®, and Minotaur launch vehicles. |
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Strategic: |
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Trident II | Lockheed Martin | U.S. Navy | Solid rocket motors for first, second, and third stage of submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles. | |||
Minuteman III |
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Northrop Grumman |
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U.S. Air Force |
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Propulsion replacement solid rocket motors for all three stages of silo-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles. Includes motor washout, reclaiming/refurbishing hardware, and reloading motors. |
Ground-based Midcourse Defense, Ground-based Interceptor* |
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Boeing, Orbital Sciences, Lockheed Martin |
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Missile Defense Agency |
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Solid propulsion systems for missiles to intercept incoming ballistic missiles. Derivatives of GEM and Orion motors are being used in multiple boost vehicle configurations. |
Space Launch Vehicle Structures: |
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Delta II, III and IV | Boeing | Government and commercial customers | Vehicle components including interstages, nose cones, aeroskirts/heat shields, payload fairings, and payload adapters. | |||
Atlas V |
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Lockheed Martin |
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Government and commercial customers |
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Composite interstages and heat shield. |
Arrow II |
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Boeing |
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Allied nation |
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Composite rocket motor cases and nozzle components. |
Other Space Launch Structures* |
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Various |
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Various |
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Includes composite interstages, payload adapters, and payload fairings for Pegasus® and other customers. |
Aircraft Structures: |
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Commercial Aircraft Structures | Bell Helicopter, Boeing | Commercial airlines and private aircraft owners | Bell Helicopter 609 tilt-rotor composite fuselage panels; Boeing 767 composite torsion springs. | |||
Military Aircraft |
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Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Vought |
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U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army |
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Composite pivot shaft, stabilator skins, and structural components for F/A-22 Stabilator Assembly, F/A-22 bypass offtake screen, C-17 counterbalance assembly, RAH-66 exhaust components, JSF structures, and Global Hawk wing components. |
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Northrop Grumman |
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Foreign military |
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Radomes and supporting structures for the Wedgetail program. |
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Satellites: |
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Military Spacecraft Structures* | Various | Various | Proprietary program applications for satellite components and assemblies. | |||
Precision Benches and Structures* |
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Government and commercial customers |
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Antennas, optical and precision stable structures including instrument benches and telescope structures. |
Civil Manned Space Launch Vehicles. ATK is the sole manufacturer of the Space Shuttle Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM), which provide 80% of the initial thrust necessary for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Space Shuttle orbiters to reach orbit. 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. ATK is currently under contract with NASA to provide RSRMs and other related services through May 2007. In fiscal 2003, the RSRM program represented 17% of ATK's total sales.
As a result of the investigation of the Columbia failure and temporary suspension of Space Shuttle flights, NASA issued direction to ATK on June 3, 2003 to slow down the production rate of RSRM motor segments. NASA further states that ATK Thiokol should ensure that critical staffing skills be maintained. NASA indicated that as return to flight information is known, they will address returning to the regular RSRM motor production rate.
ATK recognizes sales on the RSRM contract as costs are incurred. Prior to the Columbia accident, ATK had reached minimum staffing on the RSRM program. Therefore, any production slowdown is not expected to impact RSRM staffing. Metal case and nozzle hardware for the program have been purchased under prior contracts and are reused after each Space Shuttle flight. Expendable raw materials used in propellant manufacturing will be only minimally affected, and any reduction to raw materials quantities is expected to be partially offset by increased storage costs and materials pricing impacts. As such, ATK expects the slowdown to have minimal if any impact on fiscal 2004 sales.
Unmanned Space Launch Vehicles. ATK produces propulsion systems for some of the most significant space launch vehicle programs in the United States, including the Titan, Delta, and Atlas programs.
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With a 40-year history, the Delta family of expendable launch vehicles has what is perhaps the most successful flight record of any rocket currently in service. Delta II has had 49 consecutive successful launches since January 1997. The Delta family has also launched into orbit the first passive communications satellite, ECHO, the first European satellite, Ariel 1, and the first communications satellite to reach geosynchronous orbit, Syncom 2.
Strategic. ATK provides propulsion systems for strategic missiles such as the Trident II and Minuteman, as well as those being proposed for Ground-based Midcourse Defense.
Through a joint venture with Pratt & Whitney Space and Missile Propulsion of United Technologies Corporation, ATK produces replacement solid rocket motors for all three stages of Minuteman III, which is a silo-launched intercontinental ballistic missile. ATK also refurbishes excess Minuteman solid rocket motors for use as U.S. Air Force target vehicles. ATK developed and produced all first stage motors for the Peacekeeper and Minuteman I, II, and III missiles, and third stages for both the Peacekeeper and Minuteman II missiles for the U.S. Air Force and provides continuing aging studies and some operational support services for these missile systems.
Space Launch Vehicle Structures. ATK is under contract with Boeing to produce composite structures for its Delta II, III, and IV family of expendable launch vehicles. For the Delta IV, ATK makes the common booster core nose cones, interstages, composite payload fairing, payload adapters, and other large
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vehicle structures. ATK also produces large launch vehicle structure components for Lockheed Martin's Atlas V family of expendable launch vehicles, including interstages and a heat shield. Other launch vehicle structures being produced include the payload fairing for Pegasus®, and a payload adapter structure for Ariane V. ATK also produces composite cases for several solid rocket motors. Current programs include GEM motor cases for Delta II, III, and IV; Ground-based Midcourse Defense; Trident II first and second stage; and cases for motors used in Pegasus®, Taurus®, Athena, Minotaur, and Arrow II. ATK is developing low-cost, higher-performing launch structures technology under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Aircraft Structures. ATK has a contract to develop and produce fuselage skins for the Bell 609 commercial tilt-rotor aircraft. ATK is also under contract to produce a counterbalance mechanism for the C-17 transport aircraft, composite door springs for Boeing's 767 commercial aircraft and composite pivot shafts, stabilator skins and bypass offtake screens for F/A-22 military aircraft, and Global Hawk wing components. ATK produces exhaust components for the RAH 66 Comanche program and radomes/supporting structures for the Wedgetail program. Other new business opportunities being pursued include composite structure components on the F/A-18, C-17, F/A-22, and Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) military aircraft.
Satellites. ATK designs and fabricates composite structure components and assemblies for commercial, civil, and military satellites. Products include instrument benches and dimensionally stable assemblies, antennae and reflector assemblies, spacecraft bus structures, power systems components, and other component parts.
Other Aerospace Products. ATK also manufactures visible and infrared illuminating devices and laser initiation devices. ATK also provides solid rocket motor propellant reclamation services. ATK is a leader in propulsion technology and development and has multiple contracts with U.S. Government laboratories including the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Precision Systems
The Precision Systems operating segment supplies gun-launched precision-guided munitions, propulsion for missile defense systems, tactical missile systems, tactical rocket motors and warheads, upper stages for spacecraft and launch vehicles, composite structures for aircraft and weapons systems, soldier weapon systems, air weapon systems, fuzes and proximity sensors, electronic warfare and support systems, barrier systems, lithium and lithium-ION batteries for military and aerospace applications, tank ammunition, medium-caliber gun systems, and medium-caliber ammunition.
The following table summarizes the principal programs in ATK's Precision Systems operating segment, including identification of the customer and the ultimate end-user (an * indicates that the programs and products are currently in development):
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Mid Range Munition (MRM)* | U.S. Army | U.S. Army | Precision-guided kinetic energy ammunition for the Future Combat System (FCS) used during line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight engagements requiring precision fire. | |||
Autonomous Naval Support Round (ANSR)* |
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Development of a five-inch rocket-assisted gun-launched guided projectile for the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) requirement. |
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Advanced Gun System Long Range Land Attack Projectile (AGS LRLAP)* |
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Lockheed Martin |
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U.S. Navy |
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Development and transition to production of the aft assembly for the 155mm rocket-assisted gun-launched guided projectile being developed for the DD(X) Advanced Gun System. |
Extended Range Guided Munition (ERGM)* |
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Raytheon |
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U.S. Navy |
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Propulsion system for rocket-assisted gun-launched projectile. |
Missile Defense: |
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Third Stage Rocket Motor (TSRM)* | Raytheon | U.S. Navy | Third Stage Rocket Motor and solid DACS are being developed for use in the Standard Missile 3 configuration | |||
Divert and Attitude Control (DACS)* | Raytheon | U.S. Navy | interceptor missiles for Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system. | |||
Advanced Solid Axial Stage (ASAS) Boosters |
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Raytheon, Lockheed Martin |
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Missile Defense Agency |
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ASAS boosters are the leading candidates for emerging Missile Defense Agency boost phase intercept requirements. |
Missile Systems: |
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Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM)* | U.S. Navy | U.S. Navy | Upgrade to the AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) designed to counter threat shutdown tactics and improve accuracy using an advanced precision strike guidance system. | |||
Quick Bolt* |
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U.S. Navy |
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U.S. Navy |
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Enhancements to AARGM improving situational awareness and weapon impact assessment. |
High Speed Anti-Radiation missile Demonstration (HSAD)* |
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U.S. Navy |
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Upgraded forebody (seeker, payload, and transition section) for Office of Naval Research demonstration program for the next generation anti-radiation weapon. |
Tactical Rocket Motors and Warheads: |
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Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) | Raytheon | U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and allied nations | Propulsion and warhead for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. | |||
Sidewinder |
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Raytheon |
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U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force |
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Propulsion for the AIM-9X and AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile. |
Sparrow |
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U.S. Navy |
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Allied nations |
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Propulsion for the AIM-7 air-to-air missile and the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile. |
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Hellfire/Longbow | Lockheed Martin | U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and allied nations | Solid propulsion for the AGM-114 anti-armor air-to-surface missile, generally fired from helicopters. It has also been launched from the Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). | |||
Brimstone |
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Boeing |
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U.K. Ministry of Defense |
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Propulsion for anti-armor air-to-surface missile. ATK is also responsible for the shaped charge warhead. |
Sensor Fuzed Weapon |
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Textron |
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U.S. Air Force and allied nations |
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Propulsion for sensor fuzed weapon anti-armor cluster munitions. |
Maverick |
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Raytheon |
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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and allied nations |
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Propulsion, heavy and light warhead for the AGM-65 air-to-surface missile. |
Harpoon |
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Boeing |
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U.S. Navy and allied nations |
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Solid propulsion booster motor for the Harpoon missile. |
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Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW-2) Missile | Raytheon | U.S. Army and allied nations | Propulsion for tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided anti-tank missile. | |||
Line-of-Sight Anti-Tank (LOSAT)* |
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Lockheed Martin |
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U.S. Army |
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Propulsion for the LOSAT kinetic energy missile that will defeat advanced armor systems. |
Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM)* |
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Raytheon, Miltec |
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U.S. Army |
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Propulsion for CKEM that will defeat advanced armor systems. |
Predator |
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Lockheed Martin |
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U.S. Marines |
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Propulsion for a shoulder launched anti-tank missile. |
Mongoose* |
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BAE Systems |
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U.S. Army |
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Tractor motor for deploying a mine detonation net. |
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Evolved Sea Sparrow | Raytheon | U.S. Navy and NATO countries | Propulsion for surface-to-air missile. | |||
Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) |
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U.S. Navy |
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U.S. Navy and German Navy |
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Solid propulsion for the RAM ship defense missile. |
Space Stages: |
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STAR Motors and Stages | Boeing, NASA, and Lockheed Martin | Commercial and government | Rocket motors and integrated stages in a range of sizes used as customers upper stages on a variety of spacecraft and launch vehicles. | |||
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Composite Structures: |
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F-22 Pivot Shaft and By-Pass Screen | Lockheed Martin | U.S. Air Force | Structural component for the F-22 aircraft. | |||
Global Hawk Wing Components |
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Northrop Grumman, Vought |
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U.S. Air Force |
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Wing inner support structure and flight control surfaces. |
Javelin Launch Tube |
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Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Joint Venture |
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U.S. Army |
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Fully integrated composite launch tube with sighting mechanism. |
Soldier Weapon Systems: |
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XM29* | U.S. Army | U.S. Army | Lightweight, shoulder-fired weapon that fires standard 5.56mm Ammo and Air-Bursting Grenades. | |||
XM8* |
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U.S. Army |
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XM29 5.56mm rifle portion as a stand-alone assault rifle. |
Air Weapons: |
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Crash Pad | U.S. Air Force | U.S. Air Force | An improved, air delivered 2000 lb MK-84 munition (designated BLU-119 / B). | |||
Fuzes and Proximity Sensors: |
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Multi-Function Fuze (MFF)* | U.S. Navy | U.S. Navy | Electronic fuze designed to allow projectiles to attack both ground and air targets. | |||
M734A1 Safe and Arming Device |
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L-3/KDI Precision Products Inc. |
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U.S. Army |
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M734 multi-option mortar fuze has proximity, near-burst, impact, and delay setting capabilities. |
Multi-Option Fuze for Artillery (MOFA) |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army |
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NATO-standard all-purpose artillery fuze for bursting munitions. Inductively set to detonate by target proximity, time, delay after impact, or upon impact. |
Electronic Time Fuze for Mortars (ETFM) |
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U.S. Army |
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Electronic fuze to replace multiple mechanical Mortar fuzes. |
Air Armament Fuzes: |
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Hard Target Smart Fuze (HTSF)* | U.S. Air Force | U.S. Air Force | Flexible, single-fuzing system designed for bomb and missile penetrator weapons. | |||
DSU-33 Proximity Sensor |
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U.S. Air Force |
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Proximity sensor that detonates bombs as they approach the ground. |
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Electronic Warfare Systems and Electronic Support Equipment: |
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AAR-47 Missile Warning System | U.S. Navy | U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and international customers | Electronic Warfare system designed to protect helicopters and slow/low-flying aircraft against surface-to-air missiles. | |||
Common Munitions BIT/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) |
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U.S. Air Force |
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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and international customers |
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Portable flight line tester designed to interface with smart munitions. CMBRE initiates built-in-test (BIT), provides BIT status, and uploads/downloads Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) and mission planning data. |
Barrier Systems: |
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Volcano | U.S. Army | U.S. Army | Anti-tank barrier dispensed by either ground vehicles or helicopters. | |||
Spider* |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army |
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Land barrier system that uses operators in the loop to avoid indiscriminate activation. |
VLSAS International |
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Allied nations |
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Allied nations |
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Vehicle-launched scatterable anti-tank barrier system. |
Lithium and Lithium-ION Batteries: |
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Multi-Option Fuze for Artillery (MOFA) Battery | U.S. Army and L-3/KDI Precision Products Inc. | U.S. Army | Lithium reserve battery for artillery applications. | |||
Advanced Sailor Delivery System (ASDS) Battery* |
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U.S. Navy |
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U.S. Navy |
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Lithium-ION polymer rechargeable battery for underwater vehicle propulsion. |
Tank Ammunition: |
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120mm Training Ammo | U.S. Army | U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and allied nations | Training ammunition for the Abrams tanks of the U.S. forces and allied nations. | |||
M829A3 Tactical Ammo |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army |
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Tactical ammunition for the Abrams tank. |
M830A1 Tactical Ammo |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army and U.S. Marines |
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Tactical ammunition for the Abrams tank. |
120mm Egypt Co-Pro |
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U.S. Army |
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Egyptian Government |
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Equipment and services to establish manufacturing of 120mm training ammunition in Egypt. |
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Medium-Caliber Chain Guns: |
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25mm M242 Bushmaster | U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and allied nations | U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and allied nations | Chain gun used on the U.S. Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the U.S. Marine's Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). | |||
30/40mm MK44 |
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U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, and allied nations |
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U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, and allied nations |
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Chain gun used by the U.S. Marines for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) and the CV9030 fighting vehicle. |
30mm M230 |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army and allied nations |
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Chain gun used on the U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache and Apache Longbow helicopters. |
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25/30mm Medium-caliber Training Ammo | U.S. Army | U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Air Force | Medium-caliber training ammunition for ground vehicle and aircraft mounted guns. | |||
Turkiye Co-Pro/Ammo Systems |
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Makina Ve Kimya Endustrisi Kurumu |
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Turkish Government |
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Equipment and services to establish manufacture of 25mm ammunition in Turkiye. |
GAU-8 30mm Ammo |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Air Force |
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30mm ammunition for the A-10 aircraft. |
20mm Ammo |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and allied nations |
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Medium-caliber ammunition for aircraft mounted guns. |
LW30 Tactical Ammo |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army |
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Lightweight 30mm tactical ammunition for the Apache helicopters. |
Precision Munitions. ATK is applying its capabilities in system engineering, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), airframes, propulsion, warheads, and gun hardened electronics to the development of the next generation of precision munitions. Current key development contracts include:
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ATK has an agreement with GIWS, a joint venture between Rheinmetall W & M GmbH and Diehl Munitions System GmbH & Co. KG., to sell the SMArt 155® 155mm sensor fuzed munition in the United States and other countries. ATK estimates that future Army funding for a Sensor Fuzed Munition program appears likely in 2004 for inter-operability confirmation of the SMArt 155® system with follow-on production potential in 2006.
In July 2002, ATK initiated internal funding for the development and pursuit of an Army Course Correction Module (2-D) for conventional 155mm artillery ammunition. ATK anticipates competitive Army funding in 2003 and 2004 for a technology demonstration program. Successful development would provide precision system accuracy for existing stocks of standard 155mm artillery ammunition.
Missile Defense. ATK is supplying all new propulsion elements for Raytheon's STANDARD Missile-3 (SM-3). SM-3 is a component of the U.S. Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, slated for initial deployment in 2004 at President Bush's direction. ATK contributions include the Mk136 ASAS-derived Third Stage Rocket Motor (TSRM) and the solid divert and attitude control system (SDACS) for the missile's Mk142 Kinetic Warhead (KW). The Mk136 TSRM is a dual-pulse rocket motor with integral thrust vector and attitude control systems. It provides the velocity required to track and engage the target. The SDACS provides the final lateral thrust to enable hit-to-kill intercepts.
ATK is well positioned for emerging Missile Defense Agency boost phase intercept requirements, such as Kinetic Energy Interceptor, with its Advanced Solid Axial Stage (ASAS) boosters. The ASAS booster family represents the result of significant government investment in advanced component technologies and manufacturing processes, along with ATK investment in motor demonstration tests. ATK is also developing technologies on programs such as the Miniature Kill Vehicle that will lower cost and enhance performance of future divert and attitude control systems.
Missile Systems. ATK is combining the missile system engineering capabilities it gained it its acquisition of Science and Applied Technologies, Inc. (SAT) in October 2002 with its traditional strengths in propulsion, warheads, and high volume manufacturing in the pursuit of key missile systems opportunities. Key current programs include:
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jointly funded by the U.S. Navy, Office of the Secretary of Defense's ACTD program office, and the National Reconnaissance Office.
Tactical Rocket Motors and Warheads. ATK designs, develops, and supplies solid propulsion systems and advanced warheads for tactical weapons used by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. These include air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, ground-to-ground missiles, and ground-to-air missiles.
Space Stages. The STAR family of motors are used as the upper stages for a variety of launch vehicles, for final positioning of satellites, or to propel a spacecraft beyond earth's orbit. These motors come in a wide variety of sizes (3 to 92 inch diameter) to meet a range of payload applications. STAR motors have a 40-year history with more than 3600 successful tests and flights and a 99.87% success rate. Integrated STAR stages combine proven STAR motors with attachment structures and a common avionics module to provide advanced upper stages that are ELV and Shuttle compatible. Most notably, STAR 48 motors serving as Delta II ELV upper stages and STAR 37FM motors used as spacecraft apogee kick motors (AKMs) have been used to deploy and maintain the USAF Global Positioning System (GPS). STAR motors are also under consideration for spiral evolution paths of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system.
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Composite Structures. ATK is the sole source producer of composite Javelin Launch Tubes, composite sabots for the M829A3 Tactical Round, and composite Pivot Shafts and By-Pass Screens for the F22 Aircraft. ATK received a contract in 2002 for composite components on the redesigned Global Hawk Wing. Other composite structure opportunities include structural components for missiles, military land vehicles, Navy ships, gun turrets, torpedo launch tubes, composite overwrapped pressure vessels for use on satellites, and various structures for liquid propulsion tanks.
Soldier Weapon Systems. XM29 is a lightweight, shoulder-fired dual weapon system designed to gradually replace select weapons of the Infantry Squad. The system consists of a combined weapon that fires both a high-explosive air-bursting munition with a smart fuze and a 5.56mm kinetic energy round and utilizes a full function fire control system including day optics, laser range finder, and thermal sights. ATK is responsible for development and systems integration of the weapon system and its family of ammunition. XM8 is the 5.56mm portion of the XM29 weapon being designed as a separable / stand-alone assault rifle with the primary focus on commonality with the XM29 system.
Air Weapons. Crash Pad, or BLU119 / B, is a weapon that was delivered under an accelerated program with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to destroy / neutralize an enemy's access to weapons of mass destruction. The weapon consists of an improved MK-84 (2000 lb) munition loaded with a unique fill and a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kit. ATK developed and flight-tested the new munition with DTRA and the U.S. Air Force in less than six months.
Fuzes and Proximity Sensors. ATK designs, develops, and supplies fuzes and proximity sensors for tactical weapons used by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force. These include gun hardened and air armament fuzes.
Electronic Warfare Systems and Electronic Support Equipment. ATK produces the AAR-47 missile warning system, a passive electro-optic threat warning device used to protect low, slow-flying helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft by detecting ground-to-air-missiles. ATK completed qualification testing of the system that has upgraded sensors with laser warning detection along with enhanced software and central processor unit for improved probabilities of detection, longer warning times, and lower false alarm rates. ATK is currently in production on this system.
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ATK produces the Common Munitions BIT/Reprogramming Equipment, or CMBRE, which is a portable field tester/mission programmer with a common interface to support the growing U.S. inventory of smart weapons. Smart weapons provide mid-air guidance updates and can locate, track, and attack targets at extended range. Production of the Common Munitions BIT/Reprogramming Equipment is expected to continue beyond 2006.
Barrier Systems. ATK develops and produces advanced barrier systems. Primary production programs are the Volcano system, a modular barrier system delivered from ground and air platforms, and Shielder, a vehicle-launched smart anti-tank munition system. ATK has other international contracts and opportunities in this area. ATK also has contracts to develop the Anti-Personnel Land Mine Alternative program, or Spider, which is designed to be an integrated barrier system having operator command and control capabilities as an alternative to current potentially indiscriminate land mines and mine fields. This system is designed to provide an increased measure of operational effectiveness and minimize risks to friendly troops and civilians. ATK is a subcontractor on a team selected by the U.S. Government to develop the next-generation scatterable barrier system. ATK is at the forefront of high-technology barrier system development in the United States.
Lithium and Lithium-ION Batteries. ATK develops and manufactures specialized lithium batteries for U.S. and foreign military and aerospace customers. The principal lithium battery products are reserve batteries, which are used in such applications as anti-tank barriers, fuzes, and artillery systems that require long-term storage capacity. ATK has been awarded contracts for the U.S. Army's M767 and MOFA fuzes. ATK is developing a LI-ION Polymer Battery for the U.S. Navy's Advanced Sailor Delivery System (ASDS).
Tank Ammunition. ATK produces and develops a family of tactical and training tank rounds that is used by the Abrams tanks of the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, National Guard, U.S. Marines, and U.S. allies. Such rounds include the M830A1 multi-purpose round, the M829A3 kinetic energy round, and the M831A1 and M865 training rounds. ATK is the only producer of the M830A1 and M829A3 rounds. ATK is one of two suppliers to the U.S. Government for the M831A1 and M865 training rounds. ATK is currently under contract to the U.S. Army for development of the multi-purpose anti-tank training round for future training requirements. Some of the tank ammunition contains depleted uranium which is used for its armor penetrating qualities. Questions have been raised about the health and environmental effects of depleted uranium. ATK is also able to manufacture tank ammunition using alternatives to depleted uranium such as tungsten. As a result, ATK does not believe that a move by the U.S. Government or other customers away from the use of depleted uranium would have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
Medium-Caliber Chain Guns. ATK supplies medium-caliber gun systems to the U.S. military and allied nations. The ATK "chain gun" family of products provides greater operational safety, lethality, accuracy, and reliability than gas-powered guns. Their lighter weight and lower recoil make them desirable for rotary aircraft, light vehicle, and shipboard deck mount applications. ATK produces the 25mm M242 Bushmaster used by the U.S. Army for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and by the U.S. Marines for the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). The M242 has been integrated into many international vehicles for U.S. allies. Additionally, the 30/40mm Mk44 is used by the U.S. Marines for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) and is also in international production for U.S. allies. The 30mm M230 Chain Gun for the U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache and AH-64D Apache Longbow is also entering international production for naval patrol applications. ATK also performs maintenance, refurbishment, and logistic support services for its chain guns in support of the U.S. military and its allies.
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Medium-Caliber Ammunition. ATK is a leading supplier of medium-caliber ammunition and fuzes and produces, designs, and develops medium-caliber ammunition for the U.S. military and U.S. allies. Production programs include:
ATK is also the only producer of the M758, M759, and FMU-151 fuzes for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the Apache helicopter, and the AC-130 gun ship's high-explosive medium-caliber ammunition.
Medium caliber development programs are focused on the improvement in reliability and lethality of the ammunition. Programs include a new mechanically fuzed family of ZAP ammunition (20mm to 30mm) for delayed initiation applications and a new electromechanically fuzed family of ammunition for air burst applications. ATK has delivered initial contract quantities of the ZAP rounds to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines. ATK has also conducted a live fire demonstration for the Army (PMManeuver Ammunition Systems) and the Marines (AAAV Program Office) from both a Bradley Fighting Vehicle configuration and a Bushmaster II ground mount that illustrated the accuracy and repeatability of the electromechanical (turns/time) fuze for Air Burst Munition (ABM) applications.
Ammunition
The Ammunition operating segment supplies small-caliber military ammunition, ammunition and rocket propellants, commercial and military smokeless powder, law enforcement and sporting ammunition, and ammunition-related products.
The following table summarizes the principal programs in ATK's Ammunition operating segment, including identification of the customer and the ultimate end-user:
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Small-Caliber Ammunition | U.S. Army and allied nations | U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, and allied nations | Only source for Department of Defense for the following small-caliber ammunition: .22 Cal.; .45 Cal.; 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .30 Cal. and .50 Cal. | |||
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Mk-90 (Hydra 70) | General Dynamics | U.S. Government | Propellant grains for the Mk-90 rocket motor for the Hydra-70 2.75" missile. | |||
Commercial Powder |
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Original equipment manufacturers |
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Private citizen use |
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Gunpowder for original equipment manufacturers and reloaders. |
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Medium-Caliber Propellants |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marines |
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Flake propellants for 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm ammunition. |
Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) |
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U.S. Army |
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U.S. Army and U.S. Marines |
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Triple base propellant for 155mm Artillery charges |
M14 |
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General Dynamics |
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U.S. Army and U.S. Marines |
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Single base propellant for 120mm tank training ammunition. |
Small-Caliber Ammunition. ATK manufactures and develops small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. military, U.S. allies, federal and local law enforcement agencies, and commercial markets. ATK produced approximately 800 million rounds of ammunition in fiscal 2003 for the U.S. military and U.S. allies, consisting of .22 caliber, .45 caliber, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .30 caliber, and .50 caliber cartridges. ATK also manufactures metal links for belting of all sizes of ammunition, ranging from 5.56mm rifle ammunition to 40mm grenades.
ATK's small-caliber ammunition operations for the U.S. military and U.S. allies are conducted at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri, which supplies over 95% of the Army's small-caliber ammunition needs. Lake City is the Army's only small-caliber ammunition production facility. 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 in April 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, were the plant production contract not renewed, ATK believes the U.S. Army would relieve ATK of all of its obligations under the facilities-use contract.
In addition to production, ATK performs research and development for military ammunition and ammunition manufacturing and supports the Army Research Development Engineering Center at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey for Department of Defense sponsored product design, development, and testing. ATK is currently under contract to the U.S. Government for production quantities of 5.56mm ammunition incorporating lead-free projectiles, or "green" ammunition, and expects it will be phased into use over the next several years as a substitute for ammunition that contains lead.
ATK also manufactures small-caliber ammunition for federal and local law enforcement agencies and commercial markets. Principal products in the civil ammunition business include ammunition for shotguns, pistols, and rifles, and industrial power loads for the construction industry. These ammunition products are marketed under a number of well-known brand names including Federal (Premium, Gold Medal, Classic, and American Eagle), CCI, Speer (Gold Dot and Blazer), and Estate Cartridge. These products are well known in their respective markets and are recognized for their quality by law enforcement officials and shooting sports enthusiasts. These products are distributed via mass merchants, specialty sporting equipment stores, specialty sporting equipment distributors, law enforcement agencies, and government agencies.
Solid Extruded Propellants. ATK manufactures, designs, and develops solid extruded propellants for use in over 25 types of ammunition and rockets used by the U.S. military services. ATK also loads, assembles, and packs 155mm artillery propelling charges.
Primary production programs include propellants for multiple training and war reserve 120mm tank rounds, the modular artillery charge system, and 25mm and 30mm ammunition. ATK is also the only supplier to the U.S. Government of Mk-90 propellant grains for use in the Hydra 70 missile and launch motors for the Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW-2) missile. ATK is a major producer
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of several types of smokeless nitrocellulose, which is a primary ingredient in the manufacturing of ammunition propellants and powders. In addition to the military programs, ATK produces a wide range of commercial gun powders for manufacturers of sporting ammunition and reloaders, who make their own ammunition by refilling previously-fired cartridge casings.
Propellant development opportunities being pursued include next-generation 2.75" rocket propellant grain, environmentally-friendly propellant, and propellant for advanced artillery charges.
Commercial Accessories. ATK manufactures reloading equipment, gun care products, and other accessories. Principal products in the accessories operations include reloading equipment for use by hunters and sportsmen who prefer to reload their own ammunition, gun care products and accessories, and trap-shooting products. These products are sold under well-known brand names, including RCBS, Outers, Champion Target, Weaver, Redfield, and Simmons; are distributed via mass merchants, specialty sporting equipment stores, and specialty sporting equipment distributors; and have leading market shares in their respective product categories.
Major Customers
ATK's sales are predominantly derived from contracts with agencies of the U.S. Government and its prime contractors and subcontractors. The various U.S. Government customers, which include the U.S. Army, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy, exercise independent purchasing power. As a result, sales to the U.S. Government generally are not regarded as constituting sales to one customer; instead, each contracting customer entity is considered a separate customer.
The following table summarizes the approximate percentage breakdown of all fiscal 2003 sales to various categories of customers:
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U.S. Army | 26 | % | |||
NASA | 17 | % | |||
U.S. Air Force | 13 | % | |||
U.S. Navy | 11 | % | |||
Other U.S. government customers | 6 | % | |||
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Total U.S. government customers | 73 | % | |||
Commercial and international customers | 27 | % | |||
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ATK's U.S. Government sales, including sales to U.S. Government prime contractors, during the last three fiscal years are summarized in the following table:
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2003 | $ | 1,587 million | |
2002 | 1,353 million | ||
2001 | 873 million |
This significant reliance upon contracts related to U.S. Government programs entails inherent benefits and risks, including those particular to the defense and aerospace industry. ATK derived approximately 17% of its total sales in fiscal 2003 from the reusable solid rocket motor contract with NASA. No other single contract contributed more than 10% of ATK's sales in fiscal 2003. ATK's top five contracts accounted for approximately 38% of fiscal 2003 net sales.
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The following table summarizes the approximate percentage breakdown of fiscal 2003 sales to the U.S. Government as a prime contractor and a subcontractor:
Sales as a prime contractor | 60 | % | ||
Sales as a subcontractor | 40 | % | ||
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No single customer, other than the U.S. Government customers listed above, accounted for more than 10% of ATK's fiscal 2003 sales.
Approximately 7.5% of fiscal 2003 sales were to foreign governments and corporations, which must be approved by the Department of Defense and the State Department. Approximately 63% of these sales are in the Precision Systems segment, 28% are in the Ammunition segment, and 9% are in the Aerospace segment. These products are sold both directly and through the U.S. Government to U.S. allies. Foreign sales for each of the last three fiscal years are summarized below:
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2003 | $ | 164 million | |
2002 | 125 million | ||
2001 | 94 million |
Major law enforcement customers include the New York City Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Secret Service. Major customers of the civil ammunition business include retailers, including Wal-Mart, as well as major wholesale distributors.
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 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, a significant portion 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 38% of fiscal 2003 sales. Although ATK expects the U.S. defense budget to continue to increase over the next five years, future levels of defense spending cannot be predicted with certainty. 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.
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 appropriations are made by Congress 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."
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Cost-Plus Contracts. Cost-plus contracts are either 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 either 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 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 2003:
Cost-plus contracts: | |||||
Cost-plus-fixed-fee | 12 | % | |||
Cost-plus-incentive-fee/cost-plus-award-fee | 35 | % | |||
Fixed-price contracts: | |||||
Firm-fixed-price | 44 | % | |||
Fixed-price-incentive/fixed-price-level-of-effort | 9 | % | |||
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Contracts are subject to termination.
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 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:
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
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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 specified 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, repatriation of earnings, 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.
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:
ATK has completed novation agreements covering U.S. Government contracts acquired in the Hercules Aerospace Company, Boeing Ordnance, and Science and Applied Technology, Inc. acquisitions. These novation agreements provide that ATK assumes all obligations under the acquired contracts and that the U.S. Government recognizes the transfers to ATK of the acquired contracts and related assets. Under each novation agreement, the acquired contracts are scheduled to be performed over time, and it is not expected that they will be fully and finally discharged for several years. Under each novation agreement, the seller of the respective assets has agreed to indemnify ATK against any liability that ATK may incur under the novation agreement caused by any prior failure by the seller to perform its obligations under its respective novated contracts. ATK has agreed to indemnify the seller against any liability that the seller may incur under the novation agreement caused by any failure by ATK to perform its obligations under the novated contracts.
ATK was not required to novate the U.S. Government contracts acquired in the Thiokol acquisition because ATK acquired Cordant's stock, rather than the assets of the business. ATK has provided the U.S. Government with a corporate guarantee that its obligations under the contracts will be fulfilled. ATK did not acquire any U.S. Government contracts that required novation in the acquisition of the civil ammunition business. ATK was not required to novate the U.S. Government contracts acquired in the Composite Optics, Inc. (COI) acquisition because ATK acquired COI's stock, rather than the assets of the business.
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:
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ATK is subject to intense competition and therefore may not be able to compete successfully.
ATK encounters competition for most contracts. 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:
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 61% of U.S. Government sales in fiscal 2003 and include the following programs: reusable solid rocket motor (RSRM) Space Shuttle boosters, Trident II missiles, Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement Program, Titan IV solid rocket motor upgrade space boosters, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), Hellfire, Sensor Fuzed Weapon propulsion systems, M830A1 multi-purpose tank ammunition rounds, Volcano anti-tank scatterable barriers, M758 fuze for medium-caliber ammunition, the AAR-47 missile warning system, Javelin launch tubes, M829A3 tank ammunition, Solid Divert and Attitude Control Systems and Third Stage Rocket Motors (SDACS/TSRM), STAR Motors, and Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM).
In the commercial ammunition and accessories markets, ATK competes against manufacturers that have well-established brand names and strong market positions.
ATK generally faces competition from a number of competitors in each business area, although no single competitor competes along all three of ATK's operating segments. ATK's principal competitors in each of its operating segments are as follows:
Aerospace: Pratt & Whitney Space and Missile Propulsion of United Technologies Corporation; Aerojet-General Corporation, a subsidiary of GenCorp Inc.; Atlantic Research Corporation, a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation; The Boeing Company; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Raytheon Company; Bell Helicopter Textron, a subsidiary of Textron Inc.; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation; Programmed Composites Inc., a division of Pressure Systems, Inc.; GKN plc; Aurora Bearing Company; AAR Corp.; Ducommun Incorporated; Marion and Lincoln Composites, both subsidiaries of General Dynamics Corporation; Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc.; and Goodrich Corporation.
Precision Systems: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., (GD-OTS) a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation; Raytheon Company; Textron Inc.; L3/KDI; L3/Bulova Technologies; and Giat Industries S.A.
Ammunition: GD-OTS; Winchester Ammunition of Olin Corporation; Remington; and various importers, including P.M.C., Fiocchi, and Selliers & Belloitt.
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 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.
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Disruptions in the supply of key raw materials and difficulties in the supplier qualification process could adversely impact ATK.
Key raw materials used in ATK's operations include aluminum, steel, steel alloys, copper, brass, lead, graphite fiber, prepreg, hydroxy terminated polybutadiene, epoxy resins and adhesives, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers, nitrocellulose, diethylether, x-ray film, plasticizers and nitrate esters, impregnated ablative materials, various natural and synthetic rubber compounds, polybutaadiene, acrylonitrile, and ammonium perchlorate. ATK also purchases chemicals; electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical components; subassemblies; and subsystems which are integrated with the manufactured parts for final assembly into finished products and systems.
ATK closely monitors sources of supply 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 also presently relies on one primary supplier for graphite fiber, which is used in the production of composite materials. This supplier has multiple manufacturing lines for graphite fiber. Although other sources of graphite fiber exist, the addition of a new supplier would require ATK to qualify the new source for use.
Current suppliers of some insulation materials used in rocket motors have announced plans to close manufacturing plants and discontinue product lines. These materials include polymers used in ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber insulation and aerospace grade rayon used in nozzles. ATK has qualified new replacement materials for certain programs. For other programs, ATK has produced sufficient inventory to cover program requirements through 2004 and is in the process of qualifying new replacement materials. ATK expects these new materials to be qualified in time to meet future production needs.
Prolonged disruptions in the supply of any of ATK's key raw materials, difficulty completing qualification of new sources of supply, or implementing use of replacement materials or new sources of supply could have a material adverse effect on ATK's operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.
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 rules and regulations, non-compliance with 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, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate or remediate. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation
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costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of violations or liabilities of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.
ATK expects that a portion of its environmental compliance and remediation costs will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts. Some of the remediation costs that are not recoverable from the U.S. Government that are associated with facilities purchased in a business acquisition may be covered by various indemnification agreements. As part of its acquisition of the Hercules Aerospace Company, ATK assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the facilities acquired from Hercules (the Hercules Facilities). ATK believes that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the Hercules Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, and that those environmental remediation costs not recoverable under these contracts will be covered by Hercules Incorporated (Hercules) under environmental agreements entered into in connection with the Hercules acquisition. Under these agreements, Hercules has agreed to indemnify ATK for environmental conditions relating to releases or hazardous waste activities occurring prior to ATK's purchase of the Hercules Facilities; fines relating to pre-acquisition environmental compliance; and environmental claims arising out of breaches of Hercules's representations and warranties. Hercules is not required to indemnify ATK for any individual claims below $50,000. Hercules is obligated to indemnify ATK for the lowest cost response of remediation required at the facility that is acceptable to the applicable regulatory agencies. ATK is not responsible for conducting any remedial activities with respect to the Kenvil, NJ facility or the Clearwater, FL facility. Hercules' environmental indemnity obligation relating to contamination on federal lands remains effective, provided that ATK gives notice of any claims related to federal lands on or before December 31, 2005.
One of the Hercules Facilities is ATK's Bacchus facility in Magna, Utah. In December 2001, ATK received notice from the State of Utah of a potential claim against ATK under Section 107(f) of CERCLA for natural resource damages at Bacchus. 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. They 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.
Under the Thiokol purchase agreement, ATK generally assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the acquired facilities. While ATK expects that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the acquired Thiokol Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, ATK has recorded an accrual to cover those environmental remediation costs at these facilities that will not be recovered through U.S. Government contracts. ATK is responsible for any costs not recovered through U.S. Government contracts at Thiokol Facilities up to $29 million; ATK and Alcoa have agreed to split evenly any amounts between $29 million and $49 million, subject to ATK having appropriately notified Alcoa of any issues prior to January 30, 2004; and ATK is responsible for any payments in excess of $49 million.
With respect to the facilities purchased from Blount, 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
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obligations relating to environmental matters, which extend for five years following closing, are capped at $30 million, less any other indemnification payments made for breaches of representations and warranties. The third party's obligations, which extend through November 4, 2007, are capped at approximately $125 million, less payments previously made.
ATK also has an indemnification agreement from The Boeing Company in connection with the facilities of ATK Gun Systems.
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.
Backlog
Total backlog, which includes the estimated value of contracts awarded to ATK but for which revenue has not yet been recognized, plus the value of unexercised options, was $5.2 billion as of March 31, 2003, compared to $5.6 billion as of March 31, 2002. The decrease in backlog during fiscal 2003 results primarily from the NASA reusable solid rocket motor (RSRM) program. The current RSRM contract extends through May 2007. RSRM backlog will continue to decline over this time frame until a follow-on contract is executed.
ATK expects that approximately 66% of fiscal 2004 sales will fill orders that were in backlog at April 1, 2003.
Research and Development
ATK conducts a significant amount of research and development. Company-funded research and development is primarily for the development of next-generation technology. Customer-funded research and development primarily represents research and development efforts that ATK undertakes under contracts with the U.S. Government and its prime contractors. The following table summarizes research and development expenditures in each of the last three fiscal years:
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Company-funded
Research and Development |
Customer-funded
Research and Development |
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2003 | $ | 26.8 million | $ | 243 million | ||
2002 | 20.6 million | 210 million | ||||
2001 | 11.6 million | 179 million |
Seasonality
Sales of sporting ammunition are significantly higher in ATK's second and third fiscal quarters. ATK's other business is generally not seasonal in nature.
Employees
As of March 31, 2003, ATK employed approximately 12,000 employees. Approximately 15% of these employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. The following table summarizes the number
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of these agreements, the expiration dates of the agreements, and the approximate number of employees represented.
Location
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Number of
Contracts |
Expiration Date
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Approximate
Number of Employees Represented |
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Rocket Center, WV | 2 |
November 14, 2005
August 14, 2005 |
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375 |
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Magna, UT | 1 | February 15, 2007 | 150 | |||
Janesville, WI | 1 | February 28, 2006 | 75 | |||
Minneapolis, MN area | 1 | September 30, 2004 | 125 | |||
Radford, VA | 2 |
October 6, 2005
November 1, 2005 |
825
200 |
Relations between ATK and unionized and non-unionized employees and their various representatives are generally considered satisfactory. However, ATK cannot ensure that new labor contracts can be agreed to without work stoppages and resultant adverse financial impacts.
Patents
As of March 31, 2003, ATK owned approximately 500 U.S. patents and 400 foreign patents and had approximately 150 U.S. patent applications and 300 foreign patent applications pending. Although the conduct of ATK's business involves the manufacture of various products that are covered by patents, ATK does not believe that any one single existing patent or license or group of patents is material to the success of the business as a whole. ATK believes that unpatented research, development, and engineering skills also make an important contribution to its business. The U.S. Government typically receives royalty-free licenses to inventions made under U.S. Government contracts, under which ATK retains all other rights, including all commercial rights, to such inventions. In addition, ATK's policy is to protect proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure, consistent with which, ATK ordinarily requires employees to sign confidentiality agreements as a condition of employment.
Captive Insurance Subsidiary
Alliant Assurance Ltd. (Assurance) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATK. Assurance was organized to provide insurance and reinsurance for the property and liability risks of ATK. The various types of insurance coverage provided includes property damage and business interruption risks, excess liability, and general liability risks. In addition, Assurance has assumed specific liabilities of ATK for environmental remediation and post-retirement medical and life insurance benefits. For certain of these liabilities, reserves for policy claims are established based on actuarial projections of ultimate losses.
Available Information
ATK makes available, free of charge on its internet website, its 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 Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). You can find these reports on ATK's website at www.atk.com under the "Investor Information" heading.
These reports may also be obtained at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room is available by calling the SEC at (202) 942-8090. You may also access this information at the SEC's website ( http://www.sec.gov ). This site contains reports, proxies, and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
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As of March 31, 2003, ATK occupied manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, test, research, development, and office properties having a total floor space of approximately 17.7 million square feet. These properties are either owned or leased, or are occupied under facilities-use contracts with the U.S. Government. The following table provides summary information about the location and size of these properties, and indicates which operating segment is the principal user of the propertyAerospace ("Ae"), Precision Systems ("PS"), or Ammunition ("Am"). In some cases, property is used by more than one operating segment.
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Leased
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(1)
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Arizona | ||||||||||||
Mesa (PS) | 57 | 25 | 82 | |||||||||
California | ||||||||||||
Oroville (Am) | 110 | 110 | ||||||||||
San Diego (Ae) | 218 | 218 | ||||||||||
Woodland Hills (PS) | 67 | 67 | ||||||||||
Florida | ||||||||||||
Clearwater (PS) | 112 | 112 | ||||||||||
Idaho | ||||||||||||
Lewiston (Am) | 305 | 3 | 308 | |||||||||
Indiana | ||||||||||||
Richmond (Am) | 40 | 40 | ||||||||||
Iowa | ||||||||||||
Burlington (PS) | 20 | 20 | ||||||||||
Maryland | ||||||||||||
Elkton (PS) | 345 | 345 | ||||||||||
Minnesota | ||||||||||||
Anoka (Am) | 845 | 845 | ||||||||||
Arden Hills (PS) | 437 | 437 | ||||||||||
Edina (2) | 79 | 79 | ||||||||||
Elk River (PS) | 145 | 145 | ||||||||||
Plymouth (PS) | 141 | 141 | ||||||||||
Mississippi | ||||||||||||
Iuka (Ae) | 325 | 325 | ||||||||||
Missouri | ||||||||||||
Independence (Am) | 2,553 | 2,553 | ||||||||||
Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||
Horsham (PS) | 51 | 51 | ||||||||||
Texas | ||||||||||||
Willis (Am) | 38 | 38 | ||||||||||
Utah | ||||||||||||
Brigham (includes Promontory) (Ae) | 3,434 | 3,434 | ||||||||||
Clearfield (Ae) | 1,231 | 1,231 | ||||||||||
Corrine (Ae) | 11 | 11 | ||||||||||
Magna (Ae) | 1,775 | 518 | 2,293 | |||||||||
Ogden (Ae) | 105 | 105 | ||||||||||
Virginia | ||||||||||||
Radford (Am) | 3,809 | 3,809 | ||||||||||
West Virginia | ||||||||||||
Rocket Center (PS) | 96 | 875 | 971 | |||||||||
Wisconsin | ||||||||||||
Janesville (PS) | 110 | 110 | ||||||||||
Onalaska (Am) | 250 | 250 | ||||||||||
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Subtotal (3) | 7,512 | 2,426 | 8,192 | 18,130 | ||||||||
Other Properties (4) | 7 | 51 | 58 | |||||||||
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Total | 7,519 | 2,477 | 8,192 | 18,188 | ||||||||
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Percent of total | 41 | % | 14 | % | 45 | % | 100 | % |
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The following table provides summary information about the location, size, and use of other owned or leased land, and indicates which operating segment is the principal user of the land:
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Leased
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Use
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Location | |||||||
Idaho | |||||||
Lewiston (Am) | 28 | Storage | |||||
Utah | |||||||
Brigham (Ae) | 2,365 | Testing sites for illuminating devices | |||||
Brigham (Ae) | 2,146 | Land, wells, airstrip, illuminating device test range | |||||
Corrine (Ae) | 163 | Pressure zone | |||||
Magna (Ae) | 414 | Buffer zone | |||||
Minnesota | |||||||
Elk River (PS) | 3,169 | Assembly, test, and evaluation | |||||
New Mexico | |||||||
Socorro (PS) | 1,177 | Assembly, test, and evaluation |
ATK personnel also occupy space at the following facilities that are not owned 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.
From time to time, ATK is subject to various legal proceedings, including lawsuits, which arise out of, and are incidental to, the conduct of ATK's business. ATK does not consider any of such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to its business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on its 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 government investigations will not have a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.
Environmental Remediation. ATK's operations and ownership or use of real property are subject to a number of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those for discharge of hazardous materials and remediation of contaminated sites. 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, 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
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environmental remediation sites based on estimates of investigation, cleanup, and monitoring costs to be incurred.
ATK could incur substantial costs, including cleanup costs, 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.
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 2003.
SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to ATK's executive officers as of May 1, 2003:
Name
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Age
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Title
|
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Paul David Miller | 61 | Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and a Director | ||
Ann D. Davidson | 51 | Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | ||
Mark W. DeYoung | 44 | Group Vice PresidentAmmunition | ||
Jeffrey O. Foote | 42 | Group Vice PresidentAerospace | ||
John E. Gordon | 62 | Vice PresidentWashington, D.C. Operations | ||
Robert J. McReavy | 44 | Vice President and Treasurer | ||
Mark L. Mele | 46 | Vice PresidentCorporate Strategy and Investor Relations | ||
Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. | 54 | Group Vice PresidentPrecision Systems | ||
Paula J. Patineau | 49 | Vice PresidentChief People Officer | ||
John S. Picek | 48 | Vice President and Controller | ||
Eric S. Rangen | 46 | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Robert D. Shadley | 60 | Vice PresidentLogistics and Army Operations | ||
Nicholas G. Vlahakis | 55 | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating 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 between any of the executive officers or between 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.
Paul David Miller has held his present position since January 1999. Prior to that, he was with Litton Industries, where he served as a Vice President since September 1997, and President of Sperry Marine Inc., which he joined in November 1994, following a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy. Prior to his retirement from the U.S. Navy, ADM Miller was Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command, one of five U.S. theater commands, and served concurrently as NATO Supreme Allied CommanderAtlantic.
Ann D. Davidson has held her present position since January 2003. From April 2001 to January 2003, Ms. Davidson was Vice President and General Counsel. From 1996 to 2001, she was Associate General Counsel for Parker Hannifin Corporation. Prior to that, she was Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Power Control Technologies Inc. Ms. Davidson was an attorney in private practice
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and for the U.S. Navy Office of General Counsel. She was an attorney for Honeywell from 1983 to 1990. She worked for ATK as Deputy General Counsel after its spin-off from Honeywell in 1990 until 1993.
Mark W. DeYoung has held his present position since April 2002. From December 2001 until April 2002, he served as President of ATK Ammunition and Related Products. From December 1999 until December 2001, he served as President of Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunition Company, LLC. From 1996-1999, he served in key leadership roles at both ATK's Ammunition Powder Company and the Missile Products Company. Mr. DeYoung joined Hercules Aerospace/ATK in 1985 and has an extensive background in finance and operations.
Jeffrey O. Foote has held his present position since April 2002. From July 2001 until April 2002, he served as Executive Vice President of ATK Thiokol Propulsion Company. From March 1999 until July 2001, he served as General Manager and President of ATK Aerospace Propulsion Company. In 1998, he was named Vice President of Operations for Aerospace. He was the Vice President of the Titan IV program from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Foote joined Hercules Aerospace/ATK in 1984 as a structural engineer.
John E. Gordon has held his present position since June 2001. Prior to that, he was with Litton Industries where he served as Vice President of its Washington office located in Arlington, Virginia, which he joined in 1993 following his retirement from the U.S. Navy as Judge Advocate General with the rank of Rear Admiral.
Robert J. McReavy has held his present position since October 2001. From June 2001 until September 2001, he served as Vice PresidentTax. He previously was a partner of the international accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP, where he counseled clients on tax matters. From 1994 to 1998, he held tax counsel positions with Deluxe Corporation and Northwest Airlines, Inc. in Minneapolis. Prior to that, he was a partner with the Minneapolis law firm Gray, Plant, Mooty.
Mark L. Mele has held his present position since September 1999. He was Vice PresidentStrategic Planning from May 1998 until September 1999. From March 1995 to May 1998, he was Director, Business Planning. From February 1993 until March 1995, he served as Manager, New Product Development of Hercules Aerospace Company. Mr. Mele has an extensive background in finance, marketing, business development, and strategic planning.
Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. has held his present position since April 2002. From April 2001 to April 2002, he served as President of ATK Tactical Systems Company. Prior to joining ATK in January 2001, he served in the grade of Vice Admiral as Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Commander, NATO Striking and Support Forces Southern Europe. He has extensive policy leadership and operational experience, having served in key Pentagon and operational command positions throughout the course of a thirty-year career with the U.S. Navy.
Paula J. Patineau has held her present position since August 2001. From January 2000 until August 2001, she served as Vice PresidentHuman Resources and Senior Financial Officer. From January 1997 until January 2000, she served as Vice President and Controller. From June 1996 until January 1997, she served as acting Controller. From April 1992 until July 1996, she served as Director of Financial Reporting/Accounting Services. Ms. Patineau's background includes more than 20 years of experience in accounting and finance management, including process and systems improvement, acquisition integration, labor negotiations, and cost management.
John S. Picek has held his present position since August 2001. From January 2000 until August 2001, he served as Vice President and Corporate Controller. From April 1997 until January 2000, he served as Director of Corporate Finance. From January 1992 until April 1997, he was the Director of Finance for the Defense Systems Group. Mr. Picek joined Honeywell/ATK in 1977 and has an extensive background in operational and corporate finance, strategic planning, and cash flow management.
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Eric S. Rangen has held his present position since January 2001. He had worked with Honeywell and ATK as an accountant with Deloitte & Touche LLP since 1983 and had been a partner there since 1994. He has experience in structuring business combinations, joint ventures, contract accounting, regulatory filings, registration statements, proxy statements, initial public offerings, and income taxes.
Robert D. Shadley has held his present position since April 2001. From September 2000 to April 2001, he served as Group Vice PresidentDefense. Major General (Retired) Shadley joined ATK on June 2000 as Vice President, Army Operations, following a distinguished 33-year career in the U.S. Army in the field of logistics.
Nicholas G. Vlahakis has held his present position since April 2002. From April 2001 until April 2002, he served as Group Vice PresidentDefense. From December 1997 until April 2001, he served as Group Vice PresidentConventional Munitions. From April 1997 until December 1997, he served as Vice President and General ManagerOrdnance of the Conventional Munitions Group. From March 1995 until April 1997, he served as Vice President and General ManagerOrdnance of the Aerospace Systems Group. From 1993 until March 1995, he was Vice President and General Manager of Hercules Aerospace Company's tactical propulsion facility. From 1991 until 1993, he was Vice President of Hercules Aerospace Company's Expendable Launch Vehicle Group.
Succession Plan
In May 2003, ATK's board of directors approved an executive leadership succession plan whereby Paul David Miller will retain his post as board chairman and will turn over his responsibilities as CEO to Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. on October 1, 2003.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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 (adjusted to give effect to the 3-for-2 stock splits which became effective June 10, 2002 and September 7, 2001):
Period
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High
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Low
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Fiscal 2003: | |||||||
Quarter ended March 31, 2003 | $ | 63.49 | $ | 42.80 | |||
Quarter ended December 29, 2002 | 71.90 | 53.80 | |||||
Quarter ended September 29, 2002 | 74.20 | 51.74 | |||||
Quarter ended June 30, 2002 | 76.93 | 60.20 | |||||
Fiscal 2002: | |||||||
Quarter ended March 31, 2002 | 69.10 | 47.07 | |||||
Quarter ended December 30, 2001 | 62.27 | 47.77 | |||||
Quarter ended September 30, 2001 | 59.59 | 37.78 | |||||
Quarter ended July 1, 2001 | 45.33 | 37.28 |
The number of holders of record of ATK's common stock as of May 30, 2003, was 9,938.
ATK has never paid cash dividends on its common stock. ATK's dividend policy will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at such future times 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 senior credit facilities. The senior credit facilities currently limit the aggregate sum of dividends plus other designated restricted payments incurred after April 20, 2001, to $50 million. The senior credit facilities also prohibit dividend payments if loan defaults exist or the financial covenants contained in these facilities 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, 2003, including the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan, the 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, the Management Compensation Plan, and the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, all as may be amended or restated as of March 31, 2003:
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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)
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Equity compensation plans approved by security holders: | |||||||||
1990 Equity Incentive Plan | 1,385,751 | $ | 36.09 | 2,668,828 | (1) | ||||
1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | N/A | 705,402 | (2) | |||||
Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan | | N/A | 41,325 | (3) | |||||
Management Compensation Plan | | N/A | 697,515 | (4) | |||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders: | |||||||||
2000 Stock Incentive Plan | 742,662 | 34.01 | 34,569 | (5) | |||||
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Total | 2,128,413 | $ | 35.36 | 4,147,639 | |||||
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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Sales | $ | 2,172,135 | $ | 1,801,605 | $ | 1,141,949 | $ | 1,077,520 | $ | 1,090,438 | |||||||
Cost of sales | 1,697,529 | 1,420,348 | 905,574 | 861,433 | 887,212 | ||||||||||||
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Research and development | 26,849 | 20,589 | 11,575 | 11,177 | 8,874 | ||||||||||||
Selling | 64,200 | 44,063 | 24,372 | 25,188 | 31,518 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 108,014 | 92,923 | 64,334 | 59,149 | 59,771 | ||||||||||||
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Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | 275,543 | 223,682 | 136,094 | 120,573 | 103,063 | ||||||||||||
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 211,231 | 140,876 | 103,394 | 87,230 | 79,547 | ||||||||||||
Income tax provision | 82,384 | 53,533 | 35,473 | 22,778 | 11,932 | ||||||||||||
Minority interest expense, net of income taxes | 1,240 | ||||||||||||||||
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Income from continuing operations | 128,847 | 86,103 | 67,921 | 64,452 | 67,615 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes (1) | (4,660 | ) | 9,450 | ||||||||||||||
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Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income taxes (3) | 3,830 | ||||||||||||||||
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Continuing operations | $ | 3.37 | $ | 2.55 | $ | 2.19 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.68 | |||||||
Discontinued operations (1) | (0.14 | ) | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Extraordinary loss (2) | (0.22 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.42 | ) | |||||||||||
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (3) | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||
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Discontinued operations (1) | (0.13 | ) | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Extraordinary loss (2) | (0.21 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.41 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net current assets (liabilities) | $ | 284,263 | $ | 295,062 | $ | 40,860 | $ | (5,543 | ) | $ | 56,620 | ||||||
Net property, plant, and equipment | 463,736 | 464,830 | 303,188 | 335,628 | 335,751 | ||||||||||||
Total assets | 2,479,264 | 2,190,201 | 879,504 | 905,984 | 894,318 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt (net of current portion) | 820,856 | 867,638 | 207,909 | 277,109 | 305,993 | ||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 477,924 | 556,801 | 198,332 | 114,947 | 118,723 | ||||||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization | $ | 67,134 | $ | 78,673 | $ | 44,980 | $ | 47,822 | $ | 45,885 | |||||||
Capital expenditures | 54,171 | 42,884 | 24,755 | 45,573 | 43,690 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of sales) | 21.8 | % | 21.2 | % | 20.7 | % | 20.1 | % | 18.6 | % |
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Information is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty
Some of the statements made and information contained in this report, excluding historical information, are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give ATK's current expectations or forecasts of future events. Words such as "may," "will," "expected," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project," or "continue," and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. From time to time, ATK also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials released to the public. Any or all forward-looking statements in this report and in any public statements ATK makes could be materially different. They can be affected by assumptions used or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Consequently, no forward-looking statements can be guaranteed. Actual results may vary materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the following list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Any change in the following factors may impact the achievement of results:
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 these factors may be contained in ATK's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially on Forms 10-Q and 8-K.
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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 which 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 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 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, 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.
Cost management award fees have been recognized on certain contracts. ATK recognized cost management award fees totaling $25.9 million in fiscal 2003, $29.3 million in fiscal 2002, and $22.1 million in fiscal 2001. Realization of such fees is reasonably assured based on actual and anticipated contract cost performance. However, all cost management award fees remain at risk until contract completion and final customer review. Unanticipated program problems which erode cost management performance could cause some or all of the recognized cost management award fees to be reversed and would be offset against receivable amounts from the government or may be directly reimbursed. Circumstances which could erode cost management performance, and materially impact ATK profitability and cash flow, include failure of a component supplied by ATK, performance problems with the product leading to a major redesign and/or requalification effort, manufacturing problems, including supplier problems which result in production interruptions or delays, and major safety incidents.
Commercial Products Sales are recognized on commercial products when it is realized or realizable and has been earned. 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.
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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 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 activities when they are probable and the remediation cost can be reasonably estimated.
The cost of each environmental liability is estimated by ATK's engineering, financial, and legal specialists based on current law and existing technologies. 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.
Employee Benefit Plans
ATK's noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (the Plans) cover substantially all employees. Plans provide either pension benefits of stated amounts for each year of credited service, or pension benefits based on employee annual pay levels and years 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, and real estate investments.
ATK recorded pension income for the Plans of approximately $16.9 million in fiscal 2003, $13.1 million (which is net of $8.4 million in special termination benefits cost) in fiscal 2002, and $12.3 million in fiscal 2001. These amounts are calculated based upon a number of actuarial assumptions, including an expected long-term rate of return on the Plans' assets of 9.5%. In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption, ATK considered 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. As of December 31, 2001, ATK's historical 5-year and 10-year compounded investments returns were 8.9% and 10.3%, respectively. Plan assets lost approximately 10.5% for the Plan year ended December 31, 2002. As of December 31, 2002, ATK's historical 5-year and 10-year compounded investments returns were 2.7% and 8.3%, respectively. The annualized returns for the 20-year period ended December 31, 2002 were 12.2% for U.S. equities (Russell 3000 Index), 9.7% for bonds (Lehman Aggregate Index), and 7.8% for real estate (NCREIF Index). Given the recent decline in investment returns, ATK decreased its long-term rate of return assumption to 9.0% for the Plan year ending December 31, 2003. The expected long-term rate of return on Plan assets is based on an asset allocation assumption of 65% with equity managers, with an expected long-term rate of return of 10%; 25% with fixed income managers, with an expected long-term rate of return of 7%; and 10% with real estate managers with an expected long-term rate of return of 8%. ATK regularly reviews its actual asset allocation and periodically rebalances its investments to the targeted allocation when considered appropriate. ATK will continue to evaluate its actuarial assumptions, including the expected rate of return, at least annually and will adjust as necessary.
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
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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 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.
The discount rate that ATK uses for determining future pension obligations is based on a review of long-term bonds that receive one of the two highest ratings given by a recognized rating agency. The discount rate determined on this basis decreased from 7.25% at December 31, 2001 to 6.75% at December 31, 2002.
Based on an expected rate of return on Plan assets of 9.0%, a discount rate of 6.75%, and various other assumptions, ATK estimates that its pension expense will be approximately $13 million in fiscal 2004. Future actual pension expense will depend on future investment performance, changes in future discount rates, and various other factors related to the populations participating in the Plans. If the assumptions of the discount rate and/or expected rate of return for fiscal 2004 were different, the impact on fiscal 2004 expense would be as follows: each 0.25% reduction in the discount rate would increase fiscal 2004 pension expense by approximately $4.4 million; each 1.0% reduction in the expected rate of return on plan assets would increase fiscal 2004 pension expense by approximately $16.6 million.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 87, Employers' Accounting for Pensions , requires 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. Due to the performance of the pension plan assets during the Plan year ended December 31, 2002 and the assumption changes, ATK recorded a net after-tax adjustment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 of $223 million to reflect a minimum pension liability and the write-off of certain prepaid pension assets. This adjustment was a non-cash reduction of equity and did not impact earnings. This adjustment could be reversed in future years should market performance improve and/or interest rates increase.
ATK also provides post-retirement health care benefits and life insurance coverage to certain employees and retirees.
The following is a summary of weighted-average assumptions used in the accounting for ATK's employee retirement plans:
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ATK also sponsors a number of defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans. Participation in one of these plans is available to substantially all employees.
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Space Shuttle Contract
ATK is the sole manufacturer of the Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) for NASA's Space Shuttle. ATK is currently under contract with NASA to provide RSRMs and other related services through May 2007. In fiscal 2003, the RSRM program represented 17% of ATK's total sales.
As a result of the investigation of the Columbia failure and temporary suspension of Space Shuttle flights, NASA issued direction to ATK on June 3, 2003 to slow down the production rate of RSRM motor segments. NASA further states that ATK Thiokol should ensure that critical staffing skills be maintained. NASA indicated that as return to flight information is known, they will address returning to the regular RSRM motor production rate.
ATK recognizes sales on the RSRM contract as costs are incurred. Prior to the Columbia accident, ATK had reached minimum staffing on the RSRM program. Therefore, any production slowdown is not expected to impact RSRM staffing. Metal case and nozzle hardware for the program have been purchased under prior contracts and are reused after each Space Shuttle flight. Expendable raw materials used in propellant manufacturing will be only minimally affected, and any reduction to raw materials quantities is expected to be partially offset by increased storage costs and materials pricing impacts. As such, ATK expects the slowdown to have minimal if any impact on fiscal 2004 sales.
Results of Operations
ATK had three operating segments during fiscal 2003: Aerospace, Precision Systems, and Ammunition.
All of the operating segments derive the majority of their sales from contracts with agencies of the U.S. Government and its prime contractors and subcontractors. The various U.S. Government customers exercise independent purchasing power, and sales to the U.S. Government generally are not regarded as constituting sales to one customer; instead, each contracting entity is considered a separate customer. During fiscal 2003, approximately 73% of sales were derived from contracts with the U.S. Government or U.S. Government prime contractors. No single customer, other than the U.S. Government customers, accounted for more than 10% of ATK's fiscal 2003 sales.
Acquisitions
On April 20, 2001, ATK acquired Alcoa Inc.'s Thiokol propulsion business (Thiokol) for $708.3 million in cash. The majority of the Thiokol operations are included in ATK's Aerospace segment, and a
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portion is in the Precision Systems segment. On December 7, 2001, ATK acquired the civil ammunition and related products business (the civil ammunition business), formerly known as the Sporting Equipment Group (SEG), of Blount International, Inc. (Blount) for 4,573,170 shares of ATK's common stock plus a minimal amount of cash. During fiscal 2003, ATK finalized the purchase price of the civil ammunition business with Blount, resulting in the receipt of $8.9 million in cash from Blount. During fiscal 2003, ATK also received $8.7 million from Blount to partially compensate ATK for assuming underfunded pension plans. The civil ammunition business is included in the Ammunition segment. On May 31, 2002, ATK acquired the ordnance business of The Boeing Company (now known as ATK Gun Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On October 25, 2002, ATK acquired the assets of Science and Applied Technology, Inc. (now known as ATK Missile Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On January 8, 2003, ATK acquired Composite Optics, Inc. (COI), which is included in the Aerospace segment.
ATK used the purchase method of accounting to account for these acquisitions, and, accordingly, the results of each of the acquired businesses are included in ATK's consolidated financial statements since the date of each acquisition. The purchase price for each acquisition was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on fair value. The purchase price allocation for Thiokol was considered complete as of March 31, 2002, the purchase price allocation for the civil ammunition business was considered complete as of December 29, 2002, and the allocations for ATK Gun Systems, ATK Missile Systems, and COI were finalized as of March 31, 2003. The excess purchase price over estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill.
Fiscal 2003
Sales
In fiscal 2003, sales were $2,172.1 million, an increase of $370.5 million, or 20.6%, from fiscal 2002 sales of $1,801.6 million. This increase is primarily due to the inclusion of the civil ammunition business for the entire year, the acquisitions described above, and organic growth in many of the existing businesses.
Aerospace segment sales were $943.1 million, an increase of $79.2 million, or 9.2%, from fiscal 2002 sales of $863.9 million. The increase was primarily due to an additional $80 million generated by Thiokol, which was partially due to Thiokol being included in ATK for the entire year, approximately three weeks more than in the prior year; an increase of $50 million in the Minuteman III propulsion program, which ramped-up to full-rate production in early fiscal 2003; along with $12 million due to the successful resolution of an issue with the government regarding contract billing rates for work completed in the prior year. Also contributing to the increase in Aerospace segment sales was a $35 million increase on Orion and GEM rocket motors supporting GMD, an increase of $15 million on high-tech space structures for satellite and military applications, and an increase of $9 million on new business wins for composite structures. COI, which was acquired in January 2003, added $13 million in sales. Partially offsetting these increases were a decrease in the Titan IV B solid rocket motor upgrade program of $38 million due to the completion of production, along with a decrease of $38 million on the GEM solid rocket booster programs and composite structures contracts for the Boeing Delta family of rockets, consistent with the anticipated production schedule for these products.
Precision Systems segment sales were $648.8 million, an increase of $85.4 million, or 15.2%, from fiscal 2002 sales of $563.4 million. The increase primarily reflects the acquisitions of ATK Gun Systems and ATK Missile Systems, which contributed $41 million and $17 million in sales to ATK in fiscal 2003, respectively. Also contributing was an increase of $16 million on fuzing and sensor programs, including Hard Target Smart Fuze (HTSF), FMU-139 Accessory Kits, DSU-33, and new business on Multi-Option Fuze for Artillery (MOFA); an increase of $16 million on Tank Ammunition, primarily M829A3; an increase of $16 million on initial production of the AN/AAR-47 missile warning program; and an increase of $4 million on Missile Defense. Partially offsetting these increases were a decrease of $20 million on
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barrier systems, due to award delays in the current year and completion of several international programs in the prior year, and a decrease of $4 million on medium-caliber ammunition.
Ammunition segment sales were $619.3 million, an increase of $210.9 million, or 51.6%, from fiscal 2002 sales of $408.4 million. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of the civil ammunition business for the entire year, which contributed an additional $188 million in sales to fiscal 2003 versus fiscal 2002. Also contributing to the increase were $47 million of additional sales of military small-caliber ammunition due to higher volume. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease of $16 million on the MK90 and M14 propellant programs, as expected.
Gross Profit
Gross profit in fiscal 2003 was $474.6 million, or 21.8% of sales, an increase of $93.3 million compared to fiscal 2002 gross profit of $381.3 million, or 21.2% of sales. The main drivers of the increase in the dollar amount were the inclusion of the civil ammunition business and Thiokol for the entire year and the acquisition of ATK Gun Systems. Gross profit also increased due to the elimination of $15.4 million of goodwill amortization expense, which is no longer required by generally accepted accounting principles. Had goodwill not been amortized in the prior year, gross margin for fiscal 2002 would have been 22.0%.
Research and Development Expense
ATK-funded research and development expense in fiscal 2003 was $26.8 million, or 1.2% of sales, compared to $20.6 million, or 1.1% of sales, in fiscal 2002. The increase in this expense is primarily due to additional expenditures on precision-guided munitions and missile defense and the inclusion of the civil ammunition business for the entire year. ATK also spent $243 million on customer-funded research and development contracts in fiscal 2003, an increase of $33 million when compared with expenditures of $210 million in fiscal 2002. Customer-funded research and development primarily represents research and development efforts that ATK undertakes under contracts with the U.S. Government and its prime contractors.
Selling Expense
Selling expense in fiscal 2003 totaled $64.2 million, or 3.0% of sales, compared to $44.1 million, or 2.4% of sales, in fiscal 2002. The increase in the amount of selling expense and the increase in selling expense as a percentage of sales is mainly due to the addition of the civil ammunition business, which incurs significantly greater selling expense as a percentage of sales than the rest of ATK's businesses. Selling expense of the civil ammunition business as a percentage of sales was 7.9% in fiscal 2003. Excluding the civil ammunition business, ATK's selling expense as a percentage of sales in fiscal 2003 was 2.3%, compared to 2.2% in fiscal 2002.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense in fiscal 2003 was $108.0 million, or 5.0% of sales, compared to $92.9 million, or 5.2% of sales, in fiscal 2002. The increase in the amount of general and administrative expense is primarily due to the additions of the acquired businesses. The decrease in general and administrative expense as a percent of sales is partially due to synergies obtained through the integration of the acquired businesses into ATK's operations.
Income from Continuing Operations before Interest and Income Taxes
Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes (also known as earnings before interest and taxes, or EBIT) in fiscal 2003 was $275.5 million, or 12.7% of sales. This represents an increase of $51.8 million, or 23%, compared to $223.7 million, or 12.4% of sales, in fiscal 2002. Had goodwill not been amortized in the prior year, EBIT as a percentage of sales in fiscal 2002 would have
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been 13.3%. The reduction in the rate in the current year was anticipated due to the change in product mix due to the acquisition of the civil ammunition business.
EBIT in the Aerospace segment in fiscal 2003 was $155.8 million, which represents an increase of $23.1 million, or 17%, compared to $132.7 million in fiscal 2002. This increase was driven by an increase in gross profit, which was primarily due to the increases at Thiokol, partially offset by the decreases on the Titan IV B program and the GEM programs. Also contributing to the increase in EBIT was the elimination of goodwill amortization expense.
EBIT in the Precision Systems segment was $62.5 million in fiscal 2003, an increase of $13.1 million, or 27%, compared to $49.4 million in fiscal 2002. This increase is mainly due to the inclusion of ATK Gun Systems, along with improvements in fuzing and sensor programs, composite programs, and the AN/AAR-47 missile warning system. These increases were partially offset by reduced barrier systems volume and cost growth associated with production start-up issues on the MOFA battery.
EBIT in the Ammunition segment was $70.0 million in fiscal 2003, an increase of $21.2 million, or 43%, compared to $48.8 million in fiscal 2002. This increase is due to the inclusion of the civil ammunition business for the entire year, versus 3.5 months in the prior year. Also contributing to the increase was EBIT on additional sales of military small-caliber ammunition.
EBIT at the Corporate level was a loss of $12.8 million in fiscal 2003, compared to a loss of $7.2 million in fiscal 2002. This loss primarily reflects expenses incurred for certain administrative functions that are performed centrally at the corporate headquarters.
Interest Expense and Income
Interest expense was $65.7 million in fiscal 2003, a decrease of $18.3 million compared to $84.0 million in fiscal 2002. Fiscal 2003 was impacted by lower average outstanding borrowings and lower interest rates. Interest income was $1.4 million in fiscal 2003 and $1.2 million in fiscal 2002.
Income Tax Provision
Taxes on income from continuing operations in fiscal 2003 were $82.4 million, which reflects a 39.0% tax rate, compared to $53.5 million for fiscal 2002, which reflects a 38.0% rate. The tax rates vary from statutory tax rates principally due to tax effects associated with ATK's business strategies, resolution of tax matters, and utilization of available tax loss and research credit carryforwards.
Extraordinary Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
As a result of the financing activities described in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section below, debt issuance costs of $8.4 million, net of $5.4 million in taxes, were written-off and recorded as an extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt in fiscal 2003, a decrease of $3.7 million compared to $12.1 million, net of $7.4 million in taxes, in fiscal 2002.
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle
The gain for the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $3.8 million, net of taxes of $2.4 million, was due to the write-off of negative goodwill upon ATK's adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142 on April 1, 2002.
Net Income
Net income for fiscal 2003 was $124.3 million, an increase of $55.0 million, or 79%, compared to net income of $69.3 million for fiscal 2002. The increase is due to an increase in sales; reductions in interest expense, minority interest expense, loss on disposal of discontinued operations, and extraordinary loss on
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early extinguishment of debt; and the gain for the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle. These were partially offset by increases in cost of sales, operating expenses, and income tax expense.
Fiscal 2002
Sales
In fiscal 2002, sales were $1,801.6 million, an increase of $659.7 million, or 57.8%, from fiscal 2001 sales of $1,141.9 million. This increase is primarily due to ATK's acquisitions of Thiokol and the civil ammunition business during the year.
Aerospace segment sales in fiscal 2002 were $863.9 million, an increase of $479.7 million, or 125%, compared to $384.2 million in fiscal 2001. The increase primarily reflects the acquisition of Thiokol, which contributed $546 million in sales to the Aerospace segment in fiscal 2002. Also contributing to the increase was an increase of $11 million on composite structure components for Delta II and III vehicles due to a new contract, and an increase of $10 million on high-tech space structures for satellite and military applications. Partially offsetting these increases were a decrease of $48 million on the Titan IV B rocket motor program due to the wind-down of production; a decrease of $13 million on the Trident II strategic missile program as production had been accelerated in the prior year; a decrease of $12 million on the GEM solid rocket booster programs for the Boeing Delta family of rockets due to directed schedule changes; and a decrease of $7 million on the Pegasus solid rocket propulsion system program due to a delay in the award of the new follow-on contract.
Precision Systems segment sales were $563.4 million, an increase of $93.3 million, or 19.8%, from fiscal 2001 sales of $470.1 million. The increase primarily reflects the acquisition of Thiokol, which contributed $68 million in sales to the Precision Systems segment in fiscal 2002. Also contributing were an increase in fuze and barrier systems programs of $21 million due to new contract awards; an increase in medium-caliber ammunition of $17 million due primarily to accelerated 25mm-round production and new 20mm-round business; and an increase of $15 million on propulsion systems for tactical missiles, mainly Sparrow, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), and Javelin programs. Partially offsetting these were the absence of $27 million of sales from the Kilgore flares operation (Kilgore), which ATK sold in February 2001.
Ammunition segment sales were $408.4 million, an increase of $96.9 million, or 31.1%, from fiscal 2001 sales of $311.5 million. The increase primarily reflects the acquisition of the civil ammunition business, which contributed $73 million in sales to ATK in fiscal 2002. The increase was also due to an increase in military small-caliber ammunition of $21 million.
Gross Profit
Gross profit in fiscal 2002 was $381.3 million, or 21.2% of sales, an increase of $144.9 million compared to fiscal 2001 gross profit of $236.4 million, or 20.7% of sales. The gross profit increased primarily due to the acquisition of Thiokol, which added $123 million, and the acquisition of the civil ammunition business, which contributed $14 million. Also contributing to the increase were significant improvements on fuze programs due to the absence of prior year write-offs associated with technical issues, along with increased gross profit due to higher volume of small- and medium-caliber ammunition. Partially offsetting these were decreases in the Titan IV B rocket motor program and Trident II programs, both due to lower sales. Fiscal 2002 was also impacted by an increase in pension income to $21 million (before the impact of $8 million for special termination benefits paid to certain employees who were terminated) from $12 million in fiscal 2001.
Research and Development Expense
ATK-sponsored research and development expense for fiscal 2002 was $20.6 million, or 1.1% of sales, compared to $11.6 million, or 1.0% of sales, for fiscal 2001. The increase in this expense is primarily due to
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the addition of Thiokol. ATK also spent $210 million on customer-funded research and development contracts in fiscal 2002, an increase of $31 million when compared with expenditures of $179 million in fiscal 2001. Customer-funded research and development primarily represents research and development efforts that ATK undertakes under contracts with the U.S. Government and its prime contractors.
Selling Expense
Selling expense for fiscal 2002 totaled $44.1 million, or 2.4% of sales, compared to $24.4 million, or 2.1% of sales, for fiscal 2001. The increase in the amount of selling expense is due to the addition of both Thiokol and the civil ammunition business. The increase in selling expense as a percentage of sales is mainly due to the addition of the civil ammunition business, which incurs significantly greater selling expense as a percentage of sales than the rest of ATK's businesses. Selling expense of the civil ammunition business as a percentage of sales was 8.8% in the period from December 7, 2001 to March 31, 2002. Excluding the civil ammunition business, ATK's selling expense as a percentage of sales in fiscal 2002 was 2.2%.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense in fiscal 2002 was $92.9 million, or 5.2% of sales, compared to $64.3 million, or 5.6% of sales, in fiscal 2001. The increase in the amount of general and administrative expense is primarily due to the additions of Thiokol and the civil ammunition business. The decrease in general and administrative expense as a percent of sales is partially due to synergies obtained through the integration of Thiokol into ATK's operations.
Income from Continuing Operations before Interest and Income Taxes
Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes (also known as earnings before interest and taxes, or EBIT) for fiscal 2002 was $223.7 million, or 12.4% of sales. This represents an increase of $87.6 million, or 64%, compared to $136.1 million, or 11.9% of sales, in fiscal 2001.
EBIT in the Aerospace segment was $132.7 million in fiscal 2002, an increase of $62.2 million, or 88%, compared to $70.5 million in fiscal 2001. This increase was driven by the EBIT generated by Thiokol, partially offset by an increase in amortization expense due to the goodwill generated by the acquisition of Thiokol.
EBIT in the Precision Systems segment was $49.4 million in fiscal 2002, an increase of $18.7 million, or 61%, compared to $30.7 million in fiscal 2001. This increase was due primarily to the acquisition of Thiokol and the absence of losses generated by Kilgore.
EBIT in the Ammunition segment was $48.8 million in fiscal 2002, an increase of $9.2 million, or 23%, compared to $39.6 million in fiscal 2001. This increase was due to EBIT generated by the civil ammunition business and additional volume of small-caliber ammunition.
EBIT at the Corporate level was a loss of $7.2 million in fiscal 2002, compared to a loss of $4.8 million in fiscal 2001. This loss primarily reflects expenses incurred for certain administrative functions that are performed centrally at the corporate headquarters.
Interest Expense and Income
Interest expense was $84.0 million in fiscal 2002, an increase of $50.3 million compared to $33.7 million in fiscal 2001. Fiscal 2002 was impacted by higher average outstanding borrowings, which was primarily driven by the Thiokol acquisition, partially offset by lower interest rates. Interest income was $1.2 million in fiscal 2002 and $1.0 million in fiscal 2001.
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Income Tax Provision
Taxes on income from continuing operations in fiscal 2002 were $53.5 million reflecting a 38.0% tax rate, compared to $35.5 million for fiscal 2001 reflecting a 34.3% rate. The tax rates vary from statutory tax rates principally due to tax effects associated with ATK's business strategies, resolution of tax matters, and utilization of available tax loss and research credit carryforwards.
Minority Interest Expense
During fiscal 2002, ATK formed a joint venture with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (GD-OTS), to which ATK contributed its contract to operate and manage the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and some related assets. GD-OTS contributed $5.5 million in cash in return for a minority ownership in the joint venture. The results of the joint venture were included in ATK's consolidated financial statements, and GD-OTS' portion of the joint venture's income was recorded as minority interest expense, net of income taxes, in the consolidated income statement. After the formation of the joint venture, ATK was informed by regulators of the need to dissolve the joint venture. As such, the cash that GD-OTS had contributed to the joint venture, along with the accumulated minority interest earnings, which totaled $7.5 million, was returned to GD-OTS in the quarter ended March 31, 2002.
Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operations
In fiscal 2002, ATK recorded a $4.7 million loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of $2.9 million in taxes, due to the settlement of litigation related to the former Marine Systems operations.
Extraordinary Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
As a result of the financing activities described in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section below, debt issuance costs of $12.1 million, net of $7.4 million in taxes, were written-off and recorded as an extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt in fiscal 2002.
Net Income
Net income for fiscal 2002 was $69.3 million, compared to net income of $67.9 million for fiscal 2001, an increase of $1.4 million, or 2.1%. The increase is due to an increase in sales, partially offset by increases in cost of sales, operating expenses, interest expense, income tax expense, minority interest expense, loss on disposal of discontinued operations, and extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt.
Cash Flows
Fiscal 2003
Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 2003 totaled $197 million, an increase of $35 million compared to $162 million in fiscal 2002. This increase was driven by an increase in income from continuing operations before income taxes of $70 million. Partially offsetting this was an increase in net income taxes paid of $15 million and $9 million additional cash used for working capital (defined as net receivables plus net inventories less accounts payable less contract advances and allowances). During fiscal 2003, ATK also received $17 million from the re-couponing of two of its swap contracts, as discussed in the Debt section below. ATK also made an additional $21 million in payments to its pension plans during fiscal 2003.
Investing Activities. Cash used for investing activities was $157 million in fiscal 2003, compared to $759 million in fiscal 2002. Cash used to acquire new businesses decreased from $714 million (primarily to acquire Thiokol) in fiscal 2002 to $127 million (ATK Gun Systems, ATK Missile Systems, COI, and true-ups related to the civil ammunition business) in fiscal 2003. Capital expenditures increased $11 million, primarily due to the inclusion of the civil ammunition business for the entire year (versus 3.5 months
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in fiscal 2002) and additional expenditures in the Aerospace segment. Fiscal 2003 also includes proceeds of $20 million from the sale of a subsidiary that ATK had purchased as part of the civil ammunition business and increased proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment.
Financing Activities. Cash used for financing activities totaled $34 million for fiscal 2003, compared to cash provided of $578 million in fiscal 2002. This increase in cash usage of $612 million is due to a decrease of $800 million in proceeds from issuance of debt, a decrease of $13 million in proceeds from the issuance of stock, and a decrease of $6 million in proceeds from employee stock compensation plans. Partially offsetting these were a decrease of $157 million in debt repayments, a decrease of $42 million in payments made for debt issue costs, and a decrease of $8 million in payments made for stock issue costs.
Fiscal 2002
Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 2002 totaled $162 million, an increase of $87 million compared to $75 million for fiscal 2001. The improved level of cash provided during the year was primarily driven by the following factors:
Investing Activities. Cash used for investing activities was $759 million in fiscal 2002, compared to cash provided by investing activities of $1 million in fiscal 2001. This increase in usage of $760 million is primarily due to the $708 million of cash used to purchase Thiokol; $6 million used to purchase other businesses; an increase of $18 million in capital expenditures, which was due to expenditures made by Thiokol and by the civil ammunition business; and a reduction in proceeds from the disposition of property, plant, and equipment of $9 million. In fiscal 2001, ATK received $18 million from the sale of the Kilgore flares operations.
Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities totaled $578 million for fiscal 2002, compared to cash used of $95 million in fiscal 2001. The increase of $673 million is a result of proceeds from debt issuances of $1,325 million, partially offset by debt repayments of $730 million (an increase of $625 million compared to repayments of $105 million in fiscal 2001), payments made for debt issue costs of $44 million, and payments made for stock issue costs of $8 million. Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans increased $10 million. In addition, proceeds of $13 million were generated when the underwriters of the stock that ATK issued in December 2001 exercised a portion of their over-allotment option, whereby ATK sold an additional 262,500 shares.
Share Repurchases
ATK's Board of Directors has authorized ATK to repurchase up to 2.1 million shares of its common stock, of which approximately 1.8 million shares have been purchased through March 31, 2003, the last such purchase occurring in April 2000. Any authorized repurchases would be subject to market conditions and ATK's compliance with its debt covenants. As of March 31, 2003, ATK's debt covenants permit ATK to make "restricted payments" (as defined in ATK's debt covenants) up to $50 million, which among other items, would allow payments for future stock repurchases.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
ATK's principal sources of liquidity continue to be cash generated by operations and borrowings under credit facilities.
Debt
As of March 31, 2003 and 2002, long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following (in thousands):
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Senior Subordinated Notes | 400,000 | 400,000 | ||||
Notes payable | 187 | 223 | ||||
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In May 2001, ATK issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes that mature on May 15, 2011. The outstanding notes are general unsecured obligations. The outstanding notes rank equal in right of payment with all of the future senior subordinated indebtedness, and are subordinated in right of payment to all of the existing and future senior indebtedness, including the senior credit facilities. The outstanding notes are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by substantially all of ATK's domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. These guarantees are senior subordinated obligations of the applicable subsidiary guarantors. Interest on the outstanding notes accrues at a rate of 8.50% per annum and is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. As of March 31, 2003, the interest rate on the Senior Subordinated Notes was 6.5% after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below.
Also in May 2001, in connection with the acquisition of Thiokol, ATK entered into senior credit facilities totaling $1,050 million. The senior credit facilities consisted of a six-year revolving credit facility of $250 million, $300 million six-year Tranche A term loans, and $500 million eight-year Tranche B term loans. In May 2002, ATK restructured the senior credit facilities, repaying the Tranche B term loans and entering into new seven-year term loans, Tranche C, in the amount of $525 million. The additional debt incurred on the Tranche C term loans was used to finance the purchase of ATK Gun Systems and to cover the approximately $2 million in debt issuance costs relating to this debt restructure. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Tranche C term loans. Through March 31, 2003, ATK had paid $100 million on its Tranche C term loans, of which approximately $95 million represented prepayments. The senior credit facilities are secured by perfected first priority security interests, subject only to permitted liens, in substantially all of ATK's tangible and intangible assets, including the capital stock of certain of its subsidiaries and are guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. Interest charges on the Tranche C term loans are at the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a fixed rate of 2.25%. As of March 31, 2003, the interest rate on the Tranche C term loans was 7.3% per annum after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below. As of March 31, 2003, ATK had no borrowings against its $250 million bank revolving credit facility and had outstanding letters of credit of approximately $61 million, which reduced amounts available on the revolving facility to approximately $189 million. Of this $189 million, $39 million may be used exclusively for the issuance of letters of credit and $150 million may be used for borrowings. Had ATK had an outstanding balance on the revolving credit loans, the interest rate would have been 3.7% per annum. ATK's weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings was 5.0% during fiscal 2003 and 6.9% during fiscal 2002.
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As a result of these financing activities, $8.4 million (net of $5.4 million in taxes) of debt issuance costs were written off as an extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt in fiscal 2003.
The scheduled minimum loan payments on outstanding long-term debt are $4.3 million in each of fiscal 2004 through 2007, $204 million in fiscal 2008, and $604 million in fiscal 2009 or later. ATK's total debt (current portion of debt and long-term debt) as a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and stockholders' equity) was 63% as of March 31, 2003 and 61% as of March 31, 2002.
ATK's senior credit facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes impose limitations on ATK's ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, including capital leases, liens, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, sell assets, or merge or consolidate with or into another person. In addition, the senior credit facilities limit ATK's ability to enter into sale-and-leaseback transactions and to make capital expenditures. The senior credit facilities also require that ATK meet and maintain specified financial ratios and tests, including: a minimum consolidated net worth, a maximum leverage ratio, and a minimum interest coverage ratio. ATK's ability to comply with these covenants and to meet and maintain the financial ratios and tests may be affected by events beyond its control. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are subject to compliance with these covenants. As of March 31, 2003, ATK was in compliance with the covenants.
ATK has limited amortization requirements under the senior credit facilities over the next few years. ATK's other debt service requirements consist principally of interest expense on the senior credit facilities and the Senior Subordinated Notes. 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.
Interest Rate Swaps
ATK uses interest rate swaps to manage interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. ATK does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. Derivatives are used for hedging purposes only and must be designated as, and effective as, a hedge of identified risk exposure at the inception of the derivative contract. As of March 31, 2003, ATK had the following interest rate swaps (in thousands):
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Amortizing swap | 105,000 | (5,270 | ) | 5.25 | % | 1.29 | % | December 2005 | ||||
Amortizing swap | 105,000 | (5,322 | ) | 5.27 | % | 1.29 | % | December 2005 | ||||
Non-amortizing swap | 100,000 | (15,656 | ) | 6.06 | % | 1.29 | % | November 2008 | ||||
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rate over the life of the agreement, without an exchange of the notional amount upon which the payments are based. The differential to be paid or received as interest rates change is accrued and recognized as an adjustment of interest expense related to the debt. In fiscal 2003, ATK re-couponed its two $100 million floating-rate swap contracts. The transaction resulted in resetting the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.3% to LIBOR plus 3.7% and the receipt of $16.8 million cash, which is included in other long-term liabilities and will be amortized to reduce interest expense through May 2011.
The fair market value of ATK's interest rate swaps was $(25.0 million) at March 31, 2003, a decrease of $12.9 million since March 31, 2002. Of the fair market value of $(25.0 million), $(29.4 million) was recorded within other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet, $3.1 million was within other long-term assets, and $1.3 million was recorded within other receivables.
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 over the next 12 months.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The following table summarizes ATK's contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31, 2003 (in thousands):
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Long-term debt | $ | 825,187 | $ | 4,331 | $ | 8,662 | $ | 208,280 | $ | 603,914 | ||||||
Operating leases | 176,428 | 29,585 | 53,317 | 43,622 | 49,904 | |||||||||||
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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, 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.
Environmental Remediation. ATK's operations and ownership or use of real property are subject to a number of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. At certain sites, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate or remediate. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of violations or liabilities of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.
The liability for environmental remediation represents management's 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 3.5% as of March 31, 2003. This discount rate represents a decrease from 4.6% used as of March 31, 2002. The impact of the reduction in the rate during fiscal 2003 was an increase in the net liability of approximately $1.9 million, which was recognized in
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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. More information on these indemnification agreements can be found in the Risk Factors section within Item 1 on page 25 of this Report.
ATK cannot ensure that other 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 a third party 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.
Factors that could significantly change the estimates described in this section on environmental remediation include:
New Accounting Pronouncements
On April 1, 2002, ATK adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, Business Combinations , and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets . As a result of adopting these statements, ATK no longer amortizes goodwill or other intangible assets with indefinite lives. Upon adoption of SFAS 142, goodwill amortization of $15.4 million, net of taxes, on an annual basis ceased. ATK also recorded a one-time gain of $3.8 million, net of $2.4 million in taxes, for the write-off of negative goodwill as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
The following table provides a reconciliation of earnings and earnings per share (EPS), adjusted for the effects of SFAS 142 for the years ended March 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, adding back amortization of
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In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations . SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. SFAS 143 will become effective for ATK on April 1, 2003 and requires recognition of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. ATK believes that the adoption of SFAS 143 will not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections . Among other provisions, this Statement eliminates the requirement that gains and losses from extinguishment of debt be classified as extraordinary items. SFAS 145 will become effective for ATK on April 1, 2003. Upon adoption of SFAS 145, ATK will reclassify losses on extinguishment of debt that were classified as extraordinary items in prior periods.
In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities . This Statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred, rather than when a company commits to an exit plan as was
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previously required. SFAS 146 is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. The adoption of SFAS 146 did not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based CompensationTransition and Disclosure . This Statement amends SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. SFAS 148 became effective for ATK on December 30, 2002.
In April 2003, the FAS issued SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities . SFAS 149 amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS 149 is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. ATK believes that the adoption of SFAS 149 will not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity . SFAS 150 establishes new standards on how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. Under previous guidance, issuers could account for many of those instruments as equity. SFAS 150 requires that those instruments be classified as liabilities in statements of financial position. SFAS 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. ATK believes that the adoption of SFAS 150 will not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 45, Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others . FIN 45 elaborates on the disclosures to be made by a guarantor about its obligations under certain guarantees that it has issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The recognition and measurement provisions of this Interpretation are effective for all guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. ATK has made the additional required disclosures in this report; see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements regarding ATK's product warranty liability. ATK has no guarantees of others which require disclosure.
ATK does not make use of business arrangements or other business activities that involve off-balance sheet, variable interest, or special purpose entities.
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.
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 has entered into various 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
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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 Note 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 and derivative portfolio to perform the sensitivity analysis. Certain items such as lease contracts, insurance contracts, and obligations for pension and other post-retirement benefits were not included in the analysis.
ATK's primary interest rate exposures relate to variable rate debt and interest rate swaps. 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.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Stockholders of Alliant Techsystems Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Alliant Techsystems Inc. and subsidiaries (ATK) as of March 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for each of the years ended March 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of ATK's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 its subsidiaries at March 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of its operations, its cash flows, and its stockholders' equity for each of the years ended March 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, ATK changed its method of accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets effective April 1, 2002.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
May 8, 2003
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
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Sales | $ | 2,172,135 | $ | 1,801,605 | $ | 1,141,949 | |||||
Cost of sales | 1,697,529 | 1,420,348 | 905,574 | ||||||||
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Gross profit | 474,606 | 381,257 | 236,375 | ||||||||
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Research and development | 26,849 | 20,589 | 11,575 | ||||||||
Selling | 64,200 | 44,063 | 24,372 | ||||||||
General and administrative | 108,014 | 92,923 | 64,334 | ||||||||
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Total operating expenses | 199,063 | 157,575 | 100,281 | ||||||||
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Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | 275,543 | 223,682 | 136,094 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (65,741 | ) | (84,005 | ) | (33,738 | ) | |||||
Interest income | 1,429 | 1,199 | 1,038 | ||||||||
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 211,231 | 140,876 | 103,394 | ||||||||
Income tax provision | 82,384 | 53,533 | 35,473 | ||||||||
Minority interest expense, net of income taxes | 1,240 | ||||||||||
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Income from continuing operations | 128,847 | 86,103 | 67,921 | ||||||||
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (4,660 | ) | |||||||||
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Income before extraordinary loss and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | 128,847 | 81,443 | 67,921 | ||||||||
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes | (8,390 | ) | (12,116 | ) | |||||||
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income taxes | 3,830 | ||||||||||
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Net income | $ | 124,287 | $ | 69,327 | $ | 67,921 | |||||
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | 3.37 | $ | 2.55 | $ | 2.19 | |||||
Discontinued operations | (0.14 | ) | |||||||||
Extraordinary loss | (0.22 | ) | (0.36 | ) | |||||||
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | 0.10 | ||||||||||
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Net income | $ | 3.25 | $ | 2.05 | $ | 2.19 | |||||
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Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | 3.27 | $ | 2.45 | $ | 2.13 | |||||
Discontinued operations | (0.13 | ) | |||||||||
Extraordinary loss | (0.21 | ) | (0.35 | ) | |||||||
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | 0.10 | ||||||||||
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Net income | $ | 3.16 | $ | 1.97 | $ | 2.13 | |||||
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 14,383 | $ | 8,513 | |||||
Net receivables | 464,966 | 411,732 | |||||||
Net inventories | 137,849 | 125,308 | |||||||
Deferred income tax asset | 69,460 | 62,299 | |||||||
Other current assets | 25,658 | 42,467 | |||||||
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Total current assets | 712,316 | 650,319 | |||||||
Net property, plant, and equipment | 463,736 | 464,830 | |||||||
Goodwill | 839,893 | 748,050 | |||||||
Prepaid and intangible pension assets | 281,941 | 234,218 | |||||||
Deferred income tax asset | 62,537 | ||||||||
Deferred charges and other non-current assets | 118,841 | 92,784 | |||||||
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Total assets | $ | 2,479,264 | $ | 2,190,201 | |||||
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Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 4,331 | $ | 4,805 | |||||
Accounts payable | 115,704 | 83,404 | |||||||
Contract advances and allowances | 48,386 | 41,507 | |||||||
Accrued compensation | 110,693 | 99,575 | |||||||
Accrued income taxes | 23,107 | 4,408 | |||||||
Other accrued liabilities | 125,832 | 121,558 | |||||||
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Total current liabilities | 428,053 | 355,257 | |||||||
Long-term debt | 820,856 | 867,638 | |||||||
Deferred income tax liability | 65,091 | ||||||||
Post-retirement and post-employment benefits liability | 234,037 | 235,639 | |||||||
Minimum pension liability | 379,856 | 9,313 | |||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 138,538 | 100,462 | |||||||
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Total liabilities | 2,001,340 | 1,633,400 | |||||||
Contingencies (Note 12) | |||||||||
Common stock$.01 par value: | |||||||||
Authorized90,000,000 shares | |||||||||
Issued and outstanding38,486,630 shares at March 31, 2003 and 25,229,812 shares at March 31, 2002 | 416 | 289 | |||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 470,158 | 478,489 | |||||||
Retained earnings | 458,794 | 334,507 | |||||||
Unearned compensation | (2,650 | ) | (4,864 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (246,878 | ) | (14,122 | ) | |||||
Common stock in treasury, at cost3,070,468 shares held at March 31, 2003 and 3,625,702 shares held at March 31, 2002 | (201,916 | ) | (237,498 | ) | |||||
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Total stockholders' equity | 477,924 | 556,801 | |||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,479,264 | $ | 2,190,201 | |||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Years Ended March 31
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Net income | $ | 124,287 | $ | 69,327 | $ | 67,921 | |||||||
Adjustments to net income to arrive at cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||
Depreciation | 61,066 | 53,928 | 36,533 | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and unearned compensation | 6,068 | 24,745 | 8,447 | ||||||||||
Deferred income tax | 29,596 | (4,387 | ) | 11,714 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of property | 1,840 | 1,894 | (251 | ) | |||||||||
Minority interest expense, net of income taxes | 1,240 | ||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 4,660 | ||||||||||||
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes | 8,390 | 12,116 | |||||||||||
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income taxes | (3,830 | ) | |||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||
Net receivables | (56,943 | ) | 5,245 | 30,157 | |||||||||
Net inventories | 726 | (6,872 | ) | (507 | ) | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 24,356 | (23,651 | ) | (6,224 | ) | ||||||||
Contract advances and allowances | 2,527 | 4,472 | (37,188 | ) | |||||||||
Accrued compensation | 8,776 | 12,608 | 5,518 | ||||||||||
Accrued income taxes | 28,912 | 19,450 | 4,443 | ||||||||||
Accrued environmental | (625 | ) | (5,009 | ) | (2,191 | ) | |||||||
Pension and post-retirement benefits | (49,997 | ) | (24,061 | ) | (35,028 | ) | |||||||
Other assets and liabilities | 11,428 | 16,347 | (8,724 | ) | |||||||||
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Cash provided by operating activities | 196,577 | 162,052 | 74,620 | ||||||||||
Investing Activities |
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Capital expenditures | (54,171 | ) | (42,884 | ) | (24,755 | ) | |||||||
Acquisition of businesses | (127,325 | ) | (714,353 | ) | (1,400 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of a subsidiary | 20,383 | 17,800 | |||||||||||
Payment made to minority interest in subsidiary | (2,000 | ) | |||||||||||
Proceeds from the disposition of property, plant, and equipment | 4,374 | 276 | 9,709 | ||||||||||
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Cash (used for) provided by investing activities | (156,739 | ) | (758,961 | ) | 1,354 | ||||||||
Financing Activities |
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Net payments on line of credit | (49,000 | ) | |||||||||||
Payments made on bank debt | (100,035 | ) | (452,866 | ) | (55,650 | ) | |||||||
Payments made to extinguish debt | (472,220 | ) | (276,800 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 525,000 | 1,325,000 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of stock | 13,011 | ||||||||||||
Payments made for debt issue costs | (2,160 | ) | (43,985 | ) | |||||||||
Payments made for stock issue costs | (8,137 | ) | |||||||||||
Net purchase of treasury shares | (2,804 | ) | (2,697 | ) | (4,652 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans | 18,251 | 24,733 | 14,726 | ||||||||||
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Cash (used for) provided by financing activities | (33,968 | ) | 578,259 | (94,576 | ) | ||||||||
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 5,870 | (18,650 | ) | (18,602 | ) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 8,513 | 27,163 | 45,765 | ||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 14,383 | $ | 8,513 | $ | 27,163 | |||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Balance, March 31, 2000 | 9,073,752 | $ | 139 | $ | 236,416 | $ | 197,259 | $ | (2,520 | ) | $ | (3,768 | ) | $ | (312,579 | ) | $ | 114,947 | |||||||||
Comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 67,921 | 67,921 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (see Note 1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments, net | (2,372 | ) | (2,372 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income | 65,549 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Treasury shares purchased | (61,100 | ) | (4,652 | ) | (4,652 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 341,020 | (9,220 | ) | 21,296 | 12,076 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock grants | 63,471 | 219 | (4,357 | ) | 4,138 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock split | 4,618,689 | 46 | (46 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of restricted stock | (55 | ) | 3,000 | 2,945 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefits of employee benefit plans and other | 34,737 | 4,284 | 23 | 3,160 | 7,467 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance, March 31, 2001 | 14,070,569 | 185 | 231,598 | 265,180 | (3,854 | ) | (6,140 | ) | (288,637 | ) | 198,332 | ||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 69,327 | 69,327 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (see Note 1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments, net | (7,982 | ) | (7,982 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income | 61,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 739,378 | (25,217 | ) | 44,801 | 19,584 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock grants | 67,733 | 987 | (5,545 | ) | 4,558 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock split | 7,037,670 | 71 | (71 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of restricted stock | 4,388 | 4,388 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issuance | 3,223,780 | 33 | 260,796 | 260,829 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issuance costs | (8,137 | ) | (8,137 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefits of employee benefit plans and other | 90,682 | 18,533 | 147 | 1,780 | 20,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance, March 31, 2002 | 25,229,812 | 289 | 478,489 | 334,507 | (4,864 | ) | (14,122 | ) | (237,498 | ) | 556,801 | ||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 124,287 | 124,287 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (see Note 1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments, net | (232,756 | ) | (232,756 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income | (108,469 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 464,538 | (18,611 | ) | 30,520 | 11,909 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock grants | 26,589 | (155 | ) | (1,595 | ) | 1,750 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock split | 12,701,583 | 127 | (127 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of restricted stock | 3,670 | 3,670 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefits of employee benefit plans and other | 64,108 | 10,562 | 139 | 3,312 | 14,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance, March 31, 2003 | 38,486,630 | $ | 416 | $ | 470,158 | $ | 458,794 | $ | (2,650 | ) | $ | (246,878 | ) | $ | (201,916 | ) | $ | 477,924 | |||||||||
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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 supplier of aerospace and defense products to the U.S. Government, U.S. allies, and major prime contractors. ATK is also a supplier of ammunition to federal and local law enforcement agencies and commercial markets. ATK is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota and has operating locations throughout the U.S.
Basis of Presentation. The consolidated financial statements of ATK include all majority-owned affiliates. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
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.
Cost management award fees have been recognized on certain contracts. ATK recognized cost management award fees totaling $25,911 in fiscal 2003, $29,333 in fiscal 2002, and $22,050 in fiscal 2001. Realization of such fees is reasonably assured based on actual and anticipated contract cost performance. However, all cost management award fees remain at risk until contract completion and final customer review. Unanticipated program problems which erode cost management performance could cause some or all of the recognized cost management award fees to be reversed and would be offset against receivable amounts from the government or may be directly reimbursed. Circumstances which could erode cost management performance, and materially impact ATK profitability and cash flow, include failure of a component supplied by ATK, performance problems with the product leading to a major redesign and/or requalification effort, manufacturing problems, including supplier problems which result in production interruptions or delays, and major safety incidents.
Commercial Products Sales are recognized on commercial products when it is realized or realizable and has been earned. 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.
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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 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 activities when they are probable and the remediation cost can be reasonably estimated.
The cost of each environmental liability is estimated by ATK's engineering, financial, and legal specialists based on current law and existing technologies. 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.
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. The fair market value of such investments approximates cost. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in Other Comprehensive 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:
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Raw materials | $ | 53,677 | $ | 36,786 | ||
Work in process | 20,558 | 18,037 | ||||
Finished goods | 35,023 | 25,945 | ||||
Contracts in progress | 28,591 | 44,540 | ||||
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Stock-Based Compensation. ATK offers stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 11. ATK accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement
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principles of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees , and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if ATK had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation , to stock-based employee compensation. Earnings per share for all periods have been calculated to reflect two 3-for-2 stock splits (in the form of stock dividends) that became effective June 10, 2002 and September 7, 2001.
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Basicpro forma | 3.12 | 1.88 | 2.04 | ||||||||
Dilutedas reported | 3.16 | 1.97 | 2.13 | ||||||||
Dilutedpro forma | 3.03 | 1.81 | 1.99 |
Income Taxes. 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.
Financial Instruments and Hedging. ATK uses interest rate swaps to manage interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. ATK does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Derivatives are used for hedging purposes only, and must be designated as, and effective as, a hedge of identified risk exposure at the inception of the derivative contract. On April 1, 2001, ATK adopted SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities , and recorded a transition adjustment that decreased OCI by $5,060, net of taxes of $3,101, and is reported as a cumulative effect of accounting change in OCI. The transition adjustment relates to hedging activities through March 31, 2001. The hedging activities which resulted in the net $5,060 adjustment are interest rate swaps with a fair value of $(8,080) and certain commodity and foreign currency contracts with a fair value of $(81), all of which have been designated as cash flow hedges. Prior to the application of SFAS 133, financial instruments designated as cash-flow hedges were not recorded in the financial statements, but cash flows from such contracts were recorded as adjustments to earnings as the hedged items affected earnings.
Earnings Per Share Data. All share and earnings per share (EPS) data for all periods have been calculated to reflect the 3-for-2 stock splits (in the form of stock dividends) which became effective June 10, 2002, September 7, 2001, and November 10, 2000. Basic EPS is computed based upon the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares and common equivalent shares. Common equivalent shares represent the effect of stock options (see Note 11) during each period presented, which, if exercised,
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would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. In computing EPS for fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001, earnings, as reported for each respective period, is divided by (in thousands):
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Dilutive effect of stock options | 1,061 | 1,450 | 765 | |||
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Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income is a measure of all changes in shareholders' equity except those resulting from investments by and distributions to owners. The components of comprehensive income for fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001 are as follows:
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Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income taxes | (8,890 | ) | (1,738 | ) | |||||||
Minimum pension liability, net of income taxes | (222,509 | ) | (1,538 | ) | (1,670 | ) | |||||
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes | (1,357 | ) | 354 | (702 | ) | ||||||
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New Accounting Pronouncements.
On April 1, 2002, ATK adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, Business Combinations , and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets . As a result of adopting these statements, ATK no longer amortizes goodwill or other intangible assets with indefinite lives. Upon adoption of SFAS 142, goodwill amortization of $15,415, net of taxes, on an annual basis ceased. ATK also recorded a one-time gain of $3,830, net of $2,449 in taxes, for the write-off of negative goodwill as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of earnings and earnings per share (EPS), adjusted for the effects of SFAS 142 for the years ended March 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, adding back amortization of goodwill and other intangibles that are no longer being amortized:
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Extraordinary loss | (0.22 | ) | (0.36 | ) | ||||||
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Extraordinary loss | (0.21 | ) | (0.35 | ) | ||||||
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In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations . SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. SFAS 143 will become effective for ATK on April 1, 2003 and requires recognition of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. ATK believes that the adoption of SFAS 143 will not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections . Among other provisions, this Statement eliminates the requirement that gains and losses from extinguishment of debt be classified as extraordinary items. SFAS 145 will become effective for ATK on April 1, 2003. Upon adoption of SFAS 145, ATK will reclassify losses on extinguishment of debt that were classified as extraordinary items in prior periods.
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In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities . This Statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred, rather than when a company commits to an exit plan as was previously required. SFAS 146 is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. The adoption of SFAS 146 did not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based CompensationTransition and Disclosure . This Statement amends SFAS 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. SFAS 148 became effective for ATK on December 30, 2002.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities . SFAS 149 amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS 133 . SFAS 149 is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. ATK believes that the adoption of SFAS 149 will not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity . SFAS 150 establishes new standards on how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. Under previous guidance, issuers could account for many of those instruments as equity. SFAS 150 requires that those instruments be classified as liabilities in statements of financial position. SFAS 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. ATK believes that the adoption of SFAS 150 will not have a material impact on ATK's results of operations or financial condition.
In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 45, Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others . FIN 45 elaborates on the disclosures to be made by a guarantor about its obligations under certain guarantees that it has issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The recognition and measurement provisions of this Interpretation are effective for all guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. ATK has made the additional required disclosures in this report; see Note 6 regarding ATK's product warranty liability. ATK has no guarantees of others which require disclosure.
ATK does not make use of business arrangements or other business activities that involve off-balance sheet, variable interest, or special purpose entities.
Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the fiscal 2002 and 2001 financial statements to conform to the fiscal 2003 classification. The reclassifications had no impact on income from continuing operations before income taxes, net income, or stockholders' equity.
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On April 20, 2001, ATK acquired Alcoa Inc.'s Thiokol propulsion business (Thiokol) for $708,343 in cash. The majority of the Thiokol operations are included in ATK's Aerospace segment, and a portion is in the Precision Systems segment. On December 7, 2001, ATK acquired the civil ammunition and related products business (the civil ammunition business), formerly known as the Sporting Equipment Group (SEG), of Blount International, Inc. (Blount) for 4,573,170 shares of ATK's common stock plus a minimal amount of cash. During fiscal 2003, ATK finalized the purchase price of the civil ammunition business with Blount, resulting in the receipt of $8,949 in cash from Blount. During fiscal 2003, ATK also received $8,722 from Blount to partially compensate ATK for assuming underfunded pension plans. The civil ammunition business is included in the Ammunition segment. On May 31, 2002, ATK acquired the ordnance business of The Boeing Company (now known as ATK Gun Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On October 25, 2002, ATK acquired the assets of Science and Applied Technology, Inc. (now known as ATK Missile Systems), which is included in the Precision Systems segment. On January 8, 2003, ATK acquired Composite Optics, Inc. (COI), which is included in the Aerospace segment.
ATK used the purchase method of accounting to account for these acquisitions, and, accordingly, the results of each of the acquired businesses are included in ATK's consolidated financial statements since the date of each acquisition. The purchase price for each acquisition was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on fair value. The purchase price allocation for Thiokol was considered complete as of March 31, 2002, the purchase price allocation for the civil ammunition business was considered complete as of December 29, 2002, and the allocations for ATK Gun Systems, ATK Missile Systems, and COI were finalized as of March 31, 2003. The excess purchase price over estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill.
Pro forma information on results of operations for fiscal 2003 and 2002, as if all of these acquisitions had occurred on April 1, 2001, are as follows (unaudited):
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Extraordinary loss, net of income taxes | (8,390 | ) | (12,116 | ) | ||||
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income taxes | 3,830 | |||||||
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Extraordinary loss | (0.22 | ) | (0.33 | ) | ||||
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Extraordinary loss | (0.21 | ) | (0.32 | ) | ||||
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The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the acquisitions actually occurred on the assumed acquisition date.
3. Receivables
Receivables, including amounts due under long-term contracts (contract receivables), are summarized as follows:
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Billed receivables | $ | 214,529 | $ | 207,561 | |||
Unbilled receivables | 244,302 | 193,673 | |||||
Other receivables | 6,135 | 10,498 | |||||
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Total current receivables | $ | 464,966 | $ | 411,732 | |||
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Receivable balances are shown net of customer progress payments received of $151,972 as of March 31, 2003 and $161,050 as of March 31, 2002. Receivable balances are shown net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $2,819 as of March 31, 2003 and $1,889 as of March 31, 2002.
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 generally 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 subsidiaries, and using the straight-line method at other facilities. Other depreciable property is depreciated using the straight-line method. Depreciation expense was $61,066 in fiscal 2003, $53,928 in fiscal 2002, and $36,533 in fiscal 2001.
ATK periodically reviews property, plant, and equipment for impairment. When such an impairment is identified, it is recorded as a loss in that period.
Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following:
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Buildings and improvements | 198,102 | 214,903 | |||||
Machinery and equipment | 565,179 | 494,547 | |||||
Property not yet in service | 5,168 | 16,935 | |||||
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Less accumulated depreciation | (327,742 | ) | (291,578 | ) | |||
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5. Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended March 31, 2003 by operating segment were as follows:
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Balance at March 31, 2002 | $ | 554,755 | $ | 37,030 | $ | 156,265 | $ | 748,050 | |||||
Acquisitions | 39,793 | 94,737 | 134,530 | ||||||||||
Adjustments | (698 | ) | (41,989 | ) | (42,687 | ) | |||||||
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Deferred charges and other non-current assets consists of the following:
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Less accumulated amortization | (2,516 | ) | (3,841 | ) | |||
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Other intangible assets | 72,444 | 36,034 | |||||
Environmental remediation receivable | 19,047 | 16,861 | |||||
Other non-current assets | 14,403 | 13,594 | |||||
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6. Other Accrued Liabilities
The major categories of other current and long-term accrued liabilities are as follows:
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Interest | 14,932 | 14,238 | |||||
Warranty | 12,463 | 13,387 | |||||
Environmental remediation | 6,251 | 4,347 | |||||
Legal | 1,838 | 3,882 | |||||
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Supplemental employee retirement plan | 24,431 | 22,400 | |||||
Management deferred compensation plan | 11,967 | 9,466 | |||||
Legal | 3,000 | 7,590 | |||||
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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 recorded when the product is shipped and are based on historical information and current trends. The following is a reconciliation of the changes in ATK's product warranty liability during fiscal 2003:
Balance at March 31, 2002 | $ | 13,387 | ||
Payments made | (1,063 | ) | ||
Warranties issued | 1,534 | |||
Changes related to preexisting warranties | (1,809 | ) | ||
Warranties acquired in business acquisitions | 414 | |||
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As of March 31, 2003 and 2002, long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following:
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Senior Subordinated Notes | 400,000 | 400,000 | |||||
Notes payable | 187 | 223 | |||||
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In May 2001, ATK issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.50% Senior Subordinated Notes that mature on May 15, 2011. The outstanding notes are general unsecured obligations. The outstanding notes rank equal in right of payment with all of the future senior subordinated indebtedness, and are subordinated in right of payment to all of the existing and future senior indebtedness, including the senior credit facilities. The outstanding notes are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by substantially all of ATK's domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. These guarantees are senior subordinated obligations of the applicable subsidiary guarantors. Interest on the outstanding notes accrues at a rate of 8.50% per annum and is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. As of March 31, 2003, the interest rate on the Senior Subordinated Notes was 6.5% after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below.
Also in May 2001, in connection with the acquisition of Thiokol, ATK entered into senior credit facilities totaling $1,050,000. The senior credit facilities consisted of a six-year revolving credit facility of $250,000, $300,000 six-year Tranche A term loans, and $500,000 eight-year Tranche B term loans. In May 2002, ATK restructured the senior credit facilities, repaying the Tranche B term loans and entering into new seven-year term loans, Tranche C, in the amount of $525,000. The additional debt incurred on the Tranche C term loans was used to finance the purchase of ATK Gun Systems and to cover the approximately $2,000 in debt issuance costs relating to this debt restructure. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Tranche C term loans. Through March 31, 2003, ATK had paid $100,000 on its Tranche C term loans, of which $95,037 represented prepayments. The senior credit facilities are secured by perfected first priority security interests, subject only to permitted liens, in substantially all of ATK's tangible and intangible assets, including the capital stock of certain of its subsidiaries and are guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries. All of these guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by ATK. Interest charges on the Tranche C term loans are at the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a fixed rate of 2.25%. As of March 31, 2003, the interest rate on the Tranche C term loans was 7.3% per annum after taking into account the related interest rate swap agreements, which are discussed below. As of March 31, 2003, ATK had no borrowings against its $250,000 bank revolving credit facility and had outstanding letters of credit of $60,932, which reduced amounts available on the revolving facility to $189,068. Of this $189,068, $39,068 may be used exclusively for the issuance of letters of credit and $150,000 may be used for borrowings. Had ATK had an outstanding balance on the revolving credit loans, the interest rate would have been 3.7% per annum. ATK's weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings was 5.0% during fiscal 2003 and 6.9% during fiscal 2002.
As a result of these financing activities, $8,390 (net of $5,364 in taxes) of debt issuance costs were written off as an extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt in fiscal 2003.
At March 31, 2003, the carrying amount of the variable-rate debt approximates fair market value, based on current rates for similar instruments with the same maturities.
The scheduled minimum loan payments on outstanding long-term debt are $4,331 in each of fiscal 2004 through 2007, $203,949 in fiscal 2008, and $603,914 in fiscal 2009 or later. ATK's total debt (current portion of debt and long-term debt) as a percentage of total capitalization (total debt and stockholders' equity) was 63% as of March 31, 2003 and 61% as of March 31, 2002.
ATK's senior credit facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes impose limitations on ATK's ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, including capital leases, liens, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, sell assets, or merge or consolidate with or into another person. In addition, the senior credit facilities limit ATK's ability to enter into sale-and-leaseback transactions and to make capital expenditures. The senior credit facilities also require that ATK meet and maintain specified financial ratios and tests, including: a minimum consolidated net worth, a maximum leverage ratio, and a minimum interest coverage ratio. ATK's ability to comply with these covenants and to meet and maintain the financial ratios and tests may be affected by events beyond its control. Borrowings
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under the revolving credit facility are subject to compliance with these covenants. As of March 31, 2003, ATK was in compliance with the covenants.
ATK has limited amortization requirements under the senior credit facilities over the next few years. ATK's other debt service requirements consist principally of interest expense on the senior credit facilities and the Senior Subordinated Notes. 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.
Interest Rate Swaps
ATK uses interest rate swaps to manage interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates. ATK does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. Derivatives are used for hedging purposes only and must be designated as, and effective as, a hedge of identified risk exposure at the inception of the derivative contract. As of March 31, 2003, ATK had the following interest rate swaps:
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Amortizing swap | $ | 95,147 | $ | (4,307 | ) | 6.59 | % | 1.29 | % | November 2004 | ||
Amortizing swap | 105,000 | (5,270 | ) | 5.25 | % | 1.29 | % | December 2005 | ||||
Amortizing swap | 105,000 | (5,322 | ) | 5.27 | % | 1.29 | % | December 2005 | ||||
Non-amortizing swap | 100,000 | (15,656 | ) | 6.06 | % | 1.29 | % | November 2008 | ||||
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Derivative obligation | (30,555 | ) |
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Non-amortizing swap | 100,000 | 2,006 | 8.50 | % | 5.37 | % | May 2011 | ||||
Non-amortizing swap | 100,000 | 3,592 | 8.50 | % | 5.58 | % | May 2011 | ||||
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Derivative asset | 5,598 | ||||||||||
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$ | (24,957 | ) | |||||||||
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In May 2002, ATK entered into two nine-year swaps (the New Swaps), with a $100,000 notional value each, against ATK's $400,000 Senior Subordinated Notes. ATK entered into the New Swaps to obtain greater access to the lower borrowing costs normally available on floating-rate debt. These swap agreements involve the exchange of amounts based on a variable rate of six-month LIBOR plus an adder rate over the life of the agreement, without an exchange of the notional amount upon which the payments are based. The differential to be paid or received as interest rates change is accrued and recognized as an adjustment of interest expense related to the debt. In fiscal 2003, ATK re-couponed its two $100,000 floating-rate swap contracts. The transaction resulted in resetting the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.3% to LIBOR plus 3.7% and the receipt of $16,750 cash, which is included in other long-term liabilities and will be amortized to reduce interest expense through May 2011.
The fair market value of ATK's interest rate swaps was $(24,957) at March 31, 2003, a decrease of $12,869 since March 31, 2002. Of the fair market value of $(24,957), $(29,371) was recorded within other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet, $3,070 was within other long-term assets, $1,374 was recorded within other receivables, and $(30) was recorded within accrued interest in other current liabilities.
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8. Employee Benefit Plans
ATK's noncontributory defined benefit pension plans cover substantially all employees. Plans provide either pension benefits of stated amounts for each year of credited service, or pension benefits based on employee annual pay levels and years 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, and real estate investments.
Generally, employees retiring from ATK prior to December 31, 2002 and after attaining age 55 who have had at least five or ten years of service, depending on plan provisions, are entitled to post-retirement health care benefits and life insurance coverage until the retiree reaches age 65 or later. The portion of the premium cost borne by ATK for such benefits is dependent on the employee's years of service, start date, and age as of December 31, 2000. ATK will not provide a subsidy of retiree health care costs for employees commencing employment after March 31, 2000 or for employees who are younger than age 45 or have less than 20 years of service as of December 31, 2001. Generally, any employee currently eligible for this subsidy must retire by December 31, 2003 in order to retain subsidized coverage for age 65 or later, and must retire by December 31, 2005 to retain subsidized coverage for retirement date until age 65. Further contributions from retirees are also required based on plan deductibles and co-payment provisions.
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The change in benefit obligation and funded status of ATK's employee retirement plans are as follows:
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Pension Benefits
Years Ended March 31 |
Post-retirement Benefits
Years Ended March 31 |
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Change in benefit obligation | |||||||||||||
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | $ | 1,595,225 | $ | 886,074 | $ | 372,552 | $ | 141,755 | |||||
Benefit obligation of acquired businesses | 671,422 | 162,638 | |||||||||||
Service cost | 31,559 | 28,434 | 6,197 | 4,913 | |||||||||
Interest cost | 111,014 | 108,760 | 25,107 | 20,713 | |||||||||
Amendments | (879 | ) | (2,376 | ) | |||||||||
Actuarial loss | 74,167 | 66,195 | 17,721 | 71,011 | |||||||||
Benefits paid | (121,520 | ) | (164,781 | ) | (29,142 | ) | (28,478 | ) | |||||
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Benefit obligation at end of year | 1,690,445 | 1,595,225 | 390,059 | 372,552 | |||||||||
Change in plan assets | |||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | 1,556,785 | 1,055,907 | 48,927 | 14,062 | |||||||||
Adjustment to remove Rabbi Trust | (461 | ) | |||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets from acquired businesses | 752,572 | 29,191 | |||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | (176,201 | ) | (91,652 | ) | (986 | ) | 2,311 | ||||||
Retiree contributions | 9,371 | 8,327 | |||||||||||
Employer contributions | 24,087 | 4,739 | 32,617 | 31,144 | |||||||||
Benefits paid | (121,520 | ) | (164,781 | ) | (37,934 | ) | (36,108 | ) | |||||
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Fair value of plan assets at end of year | 1,282,690 | 1,556,785 | 51,995 | 48,927 | |||||||||
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Funded status | (407,755 | ) | (38,440 | ) | (338,064 | ) | (323,625 | ) | |||||
Accrued contribution | 820 | 4,418 | 3,642 | ||||||||||
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain) | 628,707 | 217,049 | 134,326 | 116,793 | |||||||||
Unrecognized prior service cost | 9,883 | 11,312 | (17,914 | ) | (23,295 | ) | |||||||
Unrecognized net transition asset | 1 | 15 | |||||||||||
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Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost | $ | 230,836 | $ | 190,756 | $ | (217,234 | ) | $ | (226,485 | ) | |||
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Prepaid benefit cost | $ | 111,882 | $ | 223,554 | |||||||||
Accrued benefit liability | (260,902 | ) | (42,111 | ) | |||||||||
Intangible asset | 10,134 | 1,394 | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 369,722 | 7,919 | |||||||||||
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Prepaid benefit cost | $ | 230,836 | $ | 190,756 | |||||||||
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In accordance with SFAS No. 87, Employer's Accounting for Pensions , ATK has recognized the minimum liability for underfunded pension plans equal to the excess of the accumulated benefit obligation over plan assets. A corresponding amount is recognized as an intangible asset to the extent of any unrecognized prior service cost, with the remaining balance recorded as a reduction to equity. The minimum pension liability in excess of the unrecognized prior service cost was $369,722 as of March 31, 2003 and $7,919 as of March 31, 2002. The March 31, 2003 balance consists of an intangible pension asset of $10,134 and a pension liability of $379,856, and the March 31, 2002 balance consists of an intangible
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pension asset of $1,394 and a pension liability of $9,313. The change in the additional minimum pension liability recognized in ATK's consolidated statement of stockholders' equity was as follows:
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Years Ended March 31
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2002
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2001
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Change in: | |||||||||||
Intangible assets | $ | 8,740 | $ | (1,302 | ) | $ | 1,673 | ||||
Accrued pension benefit costs | (370,543 | ) | (1,179 | ) | (3,343 | ) | |||||
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Total change in additional minimum pension liability | $ | (361,803 | ) | $ | (2,481 | ) | $ | (1,670 | ) | ||
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ATK's nonpension post-retirement benefit obligations are generally not prefunded.
The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefits in excess of plan assets were $1,415,249, $1,280,754, and $1,020,880, respectively, as of March 31, 2003, and $673,734, $596,281, and $576,120, respectively, as of March 31, 2002.
The components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for ATK's employee retirement plans are as follows:
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Pension Benefits
Years Ended March 31 |
Post-retirement Benefits
Years Ended March 31 |
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2003
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2002
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2001
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Service cost | $ | 31,559 | $ | 28,434 | $ | 15,767 | $ | 6,197 | $ | 4,913 | $ | 589 | |||||||
Interest cost | 111,014 | 108,760 | 63,119 | 25,107 | 20,713 | 10,452 | |||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (162,086 | ) | (160,858 | ) | (92,490 | ) | (3,865 | ) | (3,498 | ) | (740 | ) | |||||||
Amortization of unrecognized net loss (gain) | 610 | 400 | (18 | ) | 5,358 | 2,252 | 733 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost | 2,007 | 2,001 | 1,850 | (2,940 | ) | (2,972 | ) | (720 | ) | ||||||||||
Amortization of unrecognized net transition asset | 14 | (161 | ) | (559 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Net periodic benefit (income) cost before special termination benefits / curtailment | (16,882 | ) | (21,424 | ) | (12,331 | ) | 29,857 | 21,408 | 10,314 | ||||||||||
Special termination benefits cost / curtailment | 8,372 | (4,817 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net periodic benefit (income) cost | $ | (16,882 | ) | $ | (13,052 | ) | $ | (12,331 | ) | $ | 25,040 | $ | 21,408 | $ | 10,314 | ||||
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During fiscal 2003, ATK recognized a curtailment benefit of $4,817 resulting from the elimination of retiree medical subsidies for certain future retirees. During fiscal 2002, ATK terminated certain employees within its Aerospace operations, resulting in the $8,372 charge to income.
The weighted-average assumptions used in the accounting for ATK's employee retirement plans are as follows:
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Pension Benefits
Years Ended March 31 |
Post-retirement Benefits
Years Ended March 31 |
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2002
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2001
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2003
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2002
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2001
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Discount rate | 6.75 | % | 7.25 | % | 7.50 | % | 6.75 | % | 7.25 | % | 7.50 | % | ||
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 9.50 | % | 9.50 | % | 9.50 | % |
6.00
8.50 |
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% |
6.00 | % | 6.00 | % | ||
Rate of compensation increase: | ||||||||||||||
Union | 3.00 | % | 3.00 | % | 3.00 | % | ||||||||
Salaried | 3.50 | % | 4.00 | % | 4.00 | % | ||||||||
Health care trend rate | 9.00 | % | 10.00 | % | 5.00 | % |
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For measurement purposes, a weighted average annual rate of increase of 9% in the cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for fiscal 2003 with that rate of increase decreasing 1% a year until an ultimate rate of increase of 5% is attained which is used thereafter.
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:
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One-Percentage
Point Increase |
One-Percentage
Point Decrease |
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Effect on total of service and interest cost components | $ | 1,212 | $ | (1,141 | ) | ||
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation | 17,255 | (16,425 | ) |
ATK also sponsors a number of defined contribution plans. Participation in one of these plans is available to substantially all employees. The two principal defined contribution plans are 401(k) plans sponsored by ATK to which employees may contribute up to 50% of their pay, an increase as of January 1, 2003, from 20%. For the majority of participants, ATK contributes amounts equal to 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of the employee's pay. The amount expensed for ATK-match provision of the plans was $15,870 in fiscal 2003, $12,069 in fiscal 2002, and $6,828 in fiscal 2001.
Approximately 1,775, or 15%, of ATK's employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. None of these agreements are expected to be renegotiated during fiscal 2004, due to current agreement expirations.
9. Income Taxes
The total income tax provision was allocated as follows:
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Years Ended March 31
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2003
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2002
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2001
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Income from continuing operations | $ | 82,384 | $ | 53,533 | $ | 35,473 | |||
Minority interest expense | (760 | ) | |||||||
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations | (2,856 | ) | |||||||
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt | (5,364 | ) | (7,426 | ) | |||||
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | 2,449 | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity, for other comprehensive income | (149,658 | ) | (4,891 | ) | |||||
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Income tax provision | $ | (70,189 | ) | $ | 37,600 | $ | 35,473 | ||
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ATK's income tax provision attributable to income from continuing operations consists of:
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Years Ended March 31
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2002
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2001
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Current: | ||||||||||
Federal | $ | 42,834 | $ | 48,076 | $ | 25,347 | ||||
State | 9,978 | 4,953 | 3,291 | |||||||
Deferred | 29,572 | 504 | 6,835 | |||||||
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Income tax provision attributable to income from continuing operations | $ | 82,384 | $ | 53,533 | $ | 35,473 | ||||
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The items responsible for the differences between the federal statutory rate and ATK's effective rate are as follows:
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Years Ended March 31
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2002
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2001
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Statutory federal income tax rate | 35.0 | % | 35.0 | % | 35.0 | % | |
State income taxes, net of federal impact | 3.1 | % | 3.4 | % | 5.2 | % | |
Non-deductible goodwill amortization | 3.8 | % | 1.1 | % | |||
Other permanent non-deductible costs, net | 4.5 | % | 0.6 | % | (1.2 | )% | |
Research and development credit | (3.6 | )% | (4.8 | )% | (5.8 | )% | |
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Income tax provision attributable to income from continuing operations | 39.0 | % | 38.0 | % | 34.3 | % | |
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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, 2003 and 2002, the deferred tax assets and liabilities resulted from temporary differences related to the following:
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March 31
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2003
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2002
|
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Deferred income tax asset: | ||||||||
Reserves for employee benefits | $ | 125,384 | $ | 133,017 | ||||
Environmental reserves | 6,780 | 14,516 | ||||||
Contingency reserve | 14,756 | 14,549 | ||||||
Other reserves | 24,744 | 19,951 | ||||||
Research tax credits | 4,326 | 12,543 | ||||||
Alternative minimum tax credits | 9,843 | 9,710 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income provision | 154,550 | 4,892 | ||||||
Other | 9,077 | 7,104 | ||||||
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Deferred income tax asset | 349,460 | 216,282 | ||||||
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Deferred income tax liability: |
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Long-term contract method of revenue recognition | (9,012 | ) | (29,947 | ) | ||||
Property, plant, and equipment | (76,181 | ) | (79,550 | ) | ||||
Intangible assets | (20,712 | ) | (14,932 | ) | ||||
Prepaid pension asset | (111,558 | ) | (94,645 | ) | ||||
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Deferred income tax liability | (217,463 | ) | (219,074 | ) | ||||
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Net deferred income tax asset (liability) | $ | 131,997 | $ | (2,792 | ) | |||
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Realization of ATK's deferred tax assets is dependent upon future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences. Although realization is not assured, ATK believes it is more likely than not that the recorded benefits will be realized through the reduction of future taxable income. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if there are differences in the timing or amount of future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences.
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 $35,326 in fiscal 2003, $29,437 in fiscal 2002, and $16,658 in fiscal 2001.
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The following table summarizes ATK's contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31, 2003:
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2-3 years
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After 5 years
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Contractual Obligations: | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 825,187 | $ | 4,331 | $ | 8,662 | $ | 208,280 | $ | 603,914 | ||||||
Operating leases | 176,428 | 29,585 | 53,317 | 43,622 | 49,904 | |||||||||||
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Total contractual obligations | $ | 1,001,615 | $ | 33,916 | $ | 61,979 | $ | 251,902 | $ | 653,818 | ||||||
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Other Commercial Commitments: | ||||||||||||||||
Letters of credit | $ | 60,932 | $ | 56,852 | $ | 4,080 | ||||||||||
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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 2007 and may be extended through September 2022 at ATK's sole discretion. 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.
11. Stockholders' Equity
ATK has authorized 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00, none of which has been issued.
ATK sponsors five stock-based incentive plans, including the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan, the 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, the Management Compensation Plan, and the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. ATK has reserved up to 16,089,794 common shares to be granted under these plans. Stock options are granted periodically, 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 and have a 10 year life. Restricted stock issued to non-employee directors and certain key employees totaled 26,589 shares in fiscal 2003, 101,600 shares in fiscal 2002, and 142,810 shares in fiscal 2001. Restricted shares vest over periods of one to four years from the date of award. As of March 31, 2003, net restricted shares of up to 571,518 shares were reserved for certain key officers which will vest upon achievement of certain financial performance goals through fiscal 2004.
A summary of ATK's stock option activity, which reflects two 3-for-2 stock splits that became effective June 10, 2002 and September 7, 2001, is as follows:
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Years Ended March 31
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2002
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2001
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Weighted
Average Exercise Price |
Shares
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Weighted
Average Exercise Price |
Shares
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Weighted
Average Exercise Price |
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Outstanding at beginning of year | 2,300,350 | $ | 27.73 | 2,854,890 | $ | 20.81 | 3,101,085 | $ | 17.86 | ||||||
Granted | 410,075 | 59.60 | 608,904 | 41.21 | 713,763 | 23.57 | |||||||||
Exercised | (543,225 | ) | 21.84 | (1,109,067 | ) | 17.73 | (923,947 | ) | 13.05 | ||||||
Canceled | (38,788 | ) | 28.54 | (54,377 | ) | 20.83 | (36,011 | ) | 20.74 | ||||||
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Outstanding at end of year | 2,128,413 | 35.36 | 2,300,350 | 27.73 | 2,854,890 | 20.81 | |||||||||
Options exercisable at year end | 1,333,950 | 26.19 | 1,273,530 | 22.23 | 1,430,978 | 18.50 | |||||||||
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year | 25.17 | 16.26 | 10.64 |
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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 following weighted average assumptions were used for grants:
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Years Ended March 31
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2002
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2001
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Risk-free rate | 4.0 | % | 4.8 | % | 5.8 | % | |
Expected volatility | 31.9 | % | 30.5 | % | 29.4 | % | |
Expected option life | 7 years | 6 years | 7 years |
A summary of stock options outstanding at March 31, 2003 is as follows:
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Options Outstanding
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Options Exercisable
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Range of Exercise Prices
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Shares
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Remaining
Contractual Life |
Weighted Average
Exercise Price |
Shares
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Weighted Average
Exercise Price |
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$0 - $14.99 | 85,202 | 2.8 years | $ | 11.58 | 85,202 | $ | 11.58 | |||||
$15 - $24.99 | 640,381 | 6.0 years | 21.05 | 638,693 | 21.05 | |||||||
$25 - $34.99 | 470,505 | 7.3 years | 26.75 | 375,355 | 26.59 | |||||||
$35 - $44.99 | 164,175 | 8.1 years | 40.48 | 110,475 | 41.48 | |||||||
$45 - $54.99 | 370,375 | 8.8 years | 47.76 | 123,075 | 47.76 | |||||||
$55 - $64.99 | 356,100 | 9.8 years | 59.11 | 1,150 | 57.77 | |||||||
$65 - $74.99 | 41,675 | 9.2 years | 67.79 | |||||||||
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Total | 2,128,413 | 7.5 years | $ | 35.36 | 1,333,950 | $ | 26.19 |
ATK's Board of Directors has authorized ATK to repurchase up to 2.1 million shares of its common stock, of which approximately 1.8 million shares have been purchased through March 31, 2003, the last such purchase occurring in April 2000. Any authorized repurchases would be subject to market conditions and ATK's compliance with its debt covenants. As of March 31, 2003, ATK's debt covenants permit ATK to make "restricted payments" (as defined in ATK's debt covenants) up to $50,000, which among other items, would allow payments for future stock repurchases.
12. Contingencies
Litigation. From time to time, ATK is subject to various legal proceedings, including lawsuits, which arise out of, and are incidental to, the conduct of ATK's business. ATK does not consider any of such proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to its business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.
Environmental Remediation. ATK's operations and ownership or use of real property are subject to a number of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. At certain sites, there is known or potential contamination that ATK is required to investigate or remediate. ATK could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, fines, and penalties, or third party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of violations or liabilities of environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits.
The liability for environmental remediation represents management's 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 3.5% as of March 31, 2003. This discount rate represents a decrease from 4.6% used as of March 31, 2002. The impact of the reduction in the rate during fiscal 2003 was an increase in the net liability of approximately $1,900, which was recognized in
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expense during the year. The following is a summary of the amounts recorded for environmental remediation:
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March 31, 2002
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Receivable
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Liability
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Receivable
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Amounts (payable) receivable | $ | (61,865 | ) | $ | 26,415 | $ | (63,519 | ) | $ | 24,937 | |||
Unamortized discount | 11,675 | (3,821 | ) | 14,818 | (4,458 | ) | |||||||
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Present value amounts (payable) receivable | $ | (50,190 | ) | $ | 22,594 | $ | (48,701 | ) | $ | 20,479 | |||
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Of the $50,190 net liability, $6,251 is recorded within other current liabilities and $43,939 is recorded within other non-current liabilities. Of the $22,594 net receivable, $3,547 is recorded within other current assets and $19,047 is recorded within other non-current assets.
ATK expects that a portion of its environmental compliance and remediation costs will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts. Some of the remediation costs that are not recoverable from the U.S. Government that are associated with facilities purchased in a business acquisition may be covered by various indemnification agreements. As part of its acquisition of the Hercules Aerospace Company, ATK assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the facilities acquired from Hercules (the Hercules Facilities). ATK believes that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the Hercules Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, and that those environmental remediation costs not recoverable under these contracts will be covered by Hercules Incorporated (Hercules) under environmental agreements entered into in connection with the Hercules acquisition. Under these agreements, Hercules has agreed to indemnify ATK for environmental conditions relating to releases or hazardous waste activities occurring prior to ATK's purchase of the Hercules Facilities; fines relating to pre-acquisition environmental compliance; and environmental claims arising out of breaches of Hercules's representations and warranties. Hercules is not required to indemnify ATK for any individual claims below $50. Hercules is obligated to indemnify ATK for the lowest cost response of remediation required at the facility that is acceptable to the applicable regulatory agencies. ATK is not responsible for conducting any remedial activities with respect to the Kenvil, NJ facility or the Clearwater, FL facility. Hercules' environmental indemnity obligation relating to contamination on federal lands remains effective, provided that ATK gives notice of any claims related to federal lands on or before December 31, 2005.
Under the Thiokol purchase agreement, ATK generally assumed responsibility for environmental compliance at the acquired facilities. While ATK expects that a portion of the compliance and remediation costs associated with the acquired Thiokol Facilities will be recoverable under U.S. Government contracts, ATK has recorded an accrual to cover those environmental remediation costs at these facilities that will not be recovered through U.S. Government contracts. ATK is responsible for any costs not recovered through U.S. Government contracts at Thiokol Facilities up to $29,000; ATK and Alcoa have agreed to split evenly any amounts between $29,000 and $49,000, subject to ATK having appropriately notified Alcoa of any issues prior to January 30, 2004; and ATK is responsible for any payments in excess of $49,000.
With respect to the facilities purchased from Blount, Blount has agreed to indemnify ATK for certain compliance and remediation liabilities, to the extent those liabilities are related to pre-closing environmental conditions at or related to these facilities. Some other remediation costs are expected to be paid directly by a third party pursuant to an existing indemnification agreement with Blount. Blount's indemnification obligations relating to environmental matters, which extend for five years following closing, are capped at $30,000, less any other indemnification payments made for breaches of representations and warranties. The third party's obligations, which extend through November 4, 2007, are capped at approximately $125,000, less payments previously made.
ATK also has an indemnification agreement from The Boeing Company in connection with the facilities of ATK Gun Systems.
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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, 2003, the aggregate undiscounted amounts payable for environmental remediation costs, net of expected recoveries, are estimated to be $2,799 in fiscal 2004, $1,134 in fiscal 2005, $928 in fiscal 2006, $3,597 in fiscal 2007, and $4,363 in fiscal 2008; estimated amounts payable thereafter total $22,629. Amounts payable/receivable in periods beyond fiscal 2004 have been classified as non-current on the March 31, 2003 balance sheet. As of March 31, 2003, the estimated discounted range of reasonably possible costs of environmental remediation was $50,190 to $89,637. ATK does not anticipate that resolution of the environmental contingencies in excess of amounts accrued, net of recoveries, will materially affect its future operating results, financial condition, or cash flows. There were no material insurance recoveries related to environmental remediations during fiscal 2003, 2002, or 2001.
Other Contingencies. ATK is also subject to a number of other potential risks and contingencies, including the following:
13. Disposal of Discontinued Operations
During fiscal 2002, ATK recorded a $4,660 loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of $2,856 in taxes, due to litigation related to the former Marine Systems operations.
14. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Income taxes paid totaled $28,253 in fiscal 2003, $16,739 in fiscal 2002, and $19,316 in fiscal 2001. Income tax refunds received totaled $8,674 in fiscal 2003, $12,500 in fiscal 2002, and $0 in fiscal 2001. Cash paid for interest totaled $57,017 in fiscal 2003, $66,297 in fiscal 2002, and $32,566 in fiscal 2001. Cash received for interest totaled $1,429 in fiscal 2003, $670 in fiscal 2002, and $1,038 in fiscal 2001.
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During fiscal 2002, ATK issued 4,573,170 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $247,817, directly to Blount to acquire the civil ammunition business. During fiscal 2001, ATK received approximately $5,200 in stock of Chemring Group PLC relating to the sale of the Kilgore Flare business. This stock is classified as other current assets on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2002. ATK sold this stock in fiscal 2003.
15. Operating Segment Information
On April 1, 2002, ATK realigned its business operations and now has three operating segments: Aerospace, Precision Systems, and Ammunition. These segments are defined based on the reporting used by the ATK's chief executive officer and other management.
Also effective April 1, 2002, ATK is reporting segment results based on income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes, rather than income from continuing operations before income taxes, as was previously reported, to be more consistent with ATK's current internal reporting practices.
Effective April 1, 2003, ATK further realigned its operations so that the medium-caliber ammunition programs will be included in the Ammunition segment rather than the Precision Systems segment.
All of ATK's operating segments derive the majority of their sales from contracts with, and prime contractors to, the U.S. Government. During fiscal 2003, approximately 73% of ATK's sales were derived from contracts with the U.S. Government or U.S. Government prime contractors. U.S. Government contract sales were $1,587,213 in fiscal 2003, $1,353,274 in fiscal 2002, and $872,813 in fiscal 2001.
Sales to The Boeing Company represented approximately 8%, 10%, and 15% of ATK's total sales in fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively. Sales to Lockheed Martin represented approximately 6%, 9%, and 16% of ATK's total sales in fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively. While the majority of sales to these contractors is derived from rocket propulsion contracts in the Aerospace segment, the Precision Systems segment also derives a portion of their sales from sales to these contractors.
ATK's foreign sales to customers were $163,954 in fiscal 2003, $125,100 in fiscal 2002, and $93,500 in fiscal 2001. Approximately 63% of fiscal 2003 foreign sales were in the Precision Systems segment, 28% were in the Ammunition segment, and 9% were in the Aerospace segment. Sales to no individual country outside the U.S. accounted for more than 1% of ATK's sales in fiscal 2003.
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The following summarizes ATK's results by operating segment in fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001:
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External customers | $ | 940,827 | $ | 642,846 | $ | 588,462 | $ | 2,172,135 | ||||||||
Intercompany | 2,234 | 5,976 | 30,819 | $ | (39,029 | ) | | |||||||||
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Total | 943,061 | 648,822 | 619,281 | (39,029 | ) | 2,172,135 | ||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 21,624 | 12,264 | 20,283 | 54,171 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 39,293 | 11,462 | 10,311 | 61,066 | ||||||||||||
Amortization | 950 | 1,402 | 1,317 | 2,399 | 6,068 | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | 155,759 | 62,528 | 70,010 | (12,754 | ) | 275,543 | ||||||||||
Total assets | 1,072,081 | 337,002 | 360,772 | 709,409 | 2,479,264 |
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External customers | $ | 862,806 | $ | 562,231 | $ | 376,568 | $ | 1,801,605 | ||||||||
Intercompany | 1,085 | 1,189 | 31,854 | $ | (34,128 | ) | | |||||||||
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Total | 863,891 | 563,420 | 408,422 | (34,128 | ) | 1,801,605 | ||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 15,912 | 11,117 | 15,855 | 42,884 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 38,338 | 9,508 | 6,082 | 53,928 | ||||||||||||
Amortization | 16,988 | 2,590 | 1,326 | 3,841 | 24,745 | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | 132,660 | 49,432 | 48,794 | (7,204 | ) | 223,682 | ||||||||||
Total assets | 1,069,672 | 227,856 | 362,662 | 530,011 | 2,190,201 |
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External customers | $ | 384,197 | $ | 470,012 | $ | 287,740 | $ | 1,141,949 | ||||||||
Intercompany | 33 | 50 | 23,808 | $ | (23,891 | ) | | |||||||||
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Total | 384,230 | 470,062 | 311,548 | (23,891 | ) | 1,141,949 | ||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 8,986 | 6,888 | 8,881 | 24,755 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 25,411 | 9,318 | 1,804 | 36,533 | ||||||||||||
Amortization | 2,795 | 2,835 | 1,230 | 1,587 | 8,447 | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | 70,501 | 30,748 | 39,600 | (4,755 | ) | 136,094 |
Certain administrative functions are primarily managed by ATK at the corporate headquarters ("Corporate"). Some examples of such functions are human resources, pension and post-retirement benefits, corporate accounting, legal, tax, and treasury. Significant assets and liabilities managed at Corporate include those associated with debt, pension and post-retirement benefits, environmental liabilities, and income taxes. Pension and post-retirement benefit expenses are allocated to each operating
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segment based on relative headcount and types of benefits offered in each respective segment. Environmental expenses are allocated to each operating segment based on the origin of the underlying environmental cost. Transactions between operating 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."
16. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly financial data is summarized for fiscal 2003 and 2002 as follows:
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Sales | $ | 519,890 | $ | 513,145 | $ | 519,758 | $ | 619,342 | |||||
Gross profit | 112,257 | 113,651 | 118,546 | 130,152 | |||||||||
Income from continuing operations | 29,126 | 28,541 | 35,886 | 35,294 | |||||||||
Net income | 24,843 | 28,474 | 35,747 | 35,223 | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.94 | 0.92 | |||||||||
Net income | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.93 | 0.92 | |||||||||
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Continuing operations | 0.74 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 0.90 | |||||||||
Net income | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 0.90 |
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Gross profit | 79,815 | 87,316 | 97,295 | 116,831 | |||||||||
Income from continuing operations | 17,990 | 19,318 | 22,030 | 26,765 | |||||||||
Net income | 3,140 | 18,909 | 21,647 | 25,631 | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.71 | |||||||||
Net income | 0.10 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.69 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.69 | |||||||||
Net income | 0.09 | 0.56 | 0.62 | 0.66 |
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
The information required by Items 10 through 13 is incorporated by reference from ATK's definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, with the exception of the information required by Item 10 regarding ATK's executive officers, which is set forth following Item 4 in Part I of this Form 10-K. ATK will file its definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A by June 30, 2003.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ATK's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of ATK's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-14(c) under the Exchange Act) as of a date (the Evaluation Date) within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report and have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, ATK's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to any material information relating to ATK (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in ATK's periodic SEC filings. There have been no significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Documents filed as part of this Report
1. Financial Statements
The following is a list of all the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II:
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Consolidated Income Statements |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
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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 on Page 90 of this Report.
Reports on Form 8-K
On February 11, 2003, ATK furnished information under Item 9 of Form 8-K pursuant to Regulation FD announcing that its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer had each certified ATK's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 2002, 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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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: June 17, 2003 |
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/s/ ERIC S. RANGEN Eric S. Rangen 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.
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PAUL DAVID MILLER
Paul David Miller |
Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |
/s/ ERIC S. RANGEN Eric S. Rangen |
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
* Frances D. Cook |
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Director |
* Gilbert F. Decker |
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* Jonathan G. Guss |
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* David E. Jeremiah |
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/s/ DANIEL J. MURPHY, JR. Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. |
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* Robert W. RisCassi |
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* Michael T. Smith |
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* William G. Van Dyke |
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Date: June 17, 2003 | By: |
/s/
ANN D. DAVIDSON
Attorney-in-fact |
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I, Paul David Miller, certify that:
Date: June 17, 2003 | By: |
/s/
PAUL DAVID MILLER
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Title: | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board |
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I, Eric S. Rangen, certify that:
Date: June 17, 2003 | By: |
/s/
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Title: | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
FORM 10-K
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
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which incorporated by reference, if applicable) |
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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, 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(ii).1* | By-Laws, as amended through March 19, 2002 (Exhibit 3(ii) to Form 8-K dated March 21, 2002). | |
4.1* | Form of Certificate for common stock, par value $.01 per share (Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10 Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 1990 (the "Form 10")). | |
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 Registrant's Form 8-A filed on May 14, 2002). | |
4.3.1* | Indenture, dated as of May 14, 2001, between the Registrant and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as trustee (Exhibit 4.1 to the Form S-4). | |
4.3.2* | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 19, 2001, among the Registrant, its subsidiaries and BNY Midwest Trust Company (Exhibit 4 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 30, 2001). | |
4.3.3* | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 5, 2002, among the Registrant, its subsidiaries and BNY Midwest Trust Company (Exhibit 4.3.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2002 ("the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K")). | |
4.4* | Form of Initial Notes (Exhibit 4.1 to the Form S-4). | |
4.5* | Form of Exchange Notes (Exhibit 4.1 to the Form S-4). | |
4.6.1* | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2001, among the Registrant, the Borrowing Subsidiaries named therein, the Lenders named therein, the Issuing Banks named therein, Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, as Syndicate Agent, Bank of New York, First Union National Bank, the Toronto-Dominion Bank, and US Bank, as Documentation Agents, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent (the "Credit Agreement"), including Effectiveness Agreement among the Registrant, the Borrowing Subsidiaries names therein, the Lenders named therein, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent (Exhibit 10.32 to the Form S-4). | |
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4.6.2* | Amendment No. 1, dated as of May 11, 2001, to the Credit Agreement (Exhibit 10.33 to the Form S-4). | |
4.6.3* | Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2002, among the Registrant, the Borrowing Subsidiaries named therein, the Lenders named therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent, under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 20, 2001 (Exhibit 4.7.3 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K). | |
4.6.4* | Reaffirmation Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2002, among the Registrant, the Borrowing Subsidiaries named therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent, under the Credit Agreement (Exhibit 4.7.4 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K). | |
4.6.5* | Amendment No. 1, dated as of October 11, 2002 to the Credit Agreement, as amended and restated by the Amendment and Restatement Agreement (Exhibit 4.10.5 to the Form S-8 filed on January 6, 2003). | |
10.1* | Environmental Matters Agreement, dated as of September 24, 1990, between Honeywell Inc. and the Registrant (Exhibit 10.3 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10). | |
10.2.1 | Environmental Agreement, dated as of October 28, 1994, between the Registrant and Hercules Incorporated. | |
10.2.2 | Amendment to Environmental Agreement, dated March 15, 1995. | |
10.3* | Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of September 28, 1990, between Honeywell Inc. and the Registrant (Exhibit 10.5 to Amendment No. 2 to the Form 10). | |
10.4*# | Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors and officers (Exhibit 10.6 to Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10). | |
10.5.1*# | Executive Split Dollar Life Insurance Plan (Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998). | |
10.5.2*# | Executive Life Insurance Agreement (Exhibit 10.9.1 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998). | |
10.5.3*# | Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement (Exhibit 10.9.2 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998). | |
10.6.1*# | Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 1998). | |
10.6.2*# | Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan effective May 8, 2001 (Exhibit 10.7.2 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K). | |
10.6.3*# | 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). | |
10.7*# | Hercules Supplementary Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) (assumed by the Registrant as to certain of its employees) (Exhibit 10.38 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 1995, File No. 33-91138). | |
10.8*# | Management Compensation Plan (Exhibit 10.14 to Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10). | |
10.9.1# | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2003, as amended and restated March 18, 2003. | |
10.9.2# | Trust Agreement for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2003. | |
10.10# | Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan effective April 1, 2003. | |
10.11*# | Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee Directors (as amended and restated November 24, 1992) (Exhibit 10.18 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993). | |
10.12.1*# | Amendment and Restatement of Alliant Techsystems Inc. Income Security Plan (Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q for quarter ended October 1, 2000). | |
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10.12.2*# | Amendment No. 1 to Amendment and Restatement of Alliant Techsystems Inc. Income Security Plan effective August 7, 2001 (Exhibit 10.16.2 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K). | |
10.12.3*# | Amendment No. 2 to Amendment and Restatement of Alliant Techsystems Inc. Income Security Plan effective March 19, 2002 (Exhibit 10.16.3 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K). | |
10.13.1*# | 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 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998). | |
10.13.2*# | 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). | |
10.14# | Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Paul David Miller dated March 30, 2003, as amended and restated as of March 31, 2003. | |
10.15*# | Honeywell Supplementary Retirement Plan (SRP) (assumed by the Registrant as to certain of its employees) (Exhibit 10.22 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1992). | |
10.16*# | Honeywell Supplementary Executive Retirement Plan for Compensation in Excess of $200,000 (assumed by the Registrant as to certain of its employees) (Exhibit 10.23 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1992). | |
10.17*# | Honeywell Supplementary Executive Retirement Plan for CECP Participants (assumed by the Registrant as to certain of its employees formerly employed by Honeywell) (Exhibit 10.24 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1992). | |
10.18* | 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). | |
10.19* | 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). | |
10.20.1* | Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of December 22, 1996 by and between the Registrant and Hughes Aircraft Company (excluding schedules and exhibits) (Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K dated February 28, 1997). | |
10.20.2* | Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 28, 1997 by and between the Registrant and Hughes Aircraft Company (excluding schedules and exhibits) (Exhibit 2.2 to Form 8-K dated February 28, 1997). | |
10.21.1*# | First Amendment and Restatement of 2000 Stock Incentive Plan effective January 23, 2001 (Exhibit 10.25.1 to the Fiscal 2002 Form 10-K). | |
10.21.2*# | 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). | |
10.21.3*# | 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). | |
21.1 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of March 31, 2003. | |
21.2 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of April 1, 2003. | |
23 | Consent of Independent Auditors. | |
24 | Powers of Attorney. | |
99.1 | Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
99.2 | Certification by 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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ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
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TERM
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Alliant Facilities | 1 | |
Alliant New Jersey Facilities | 1 | |
Area of Environmental Concern | 1 | |
BEA | 1 | |
CERCLA | 1 | |
Clearwater Facility | 1 | |
Compliance with ISRA | 1 | |
Demolition Damages | 1 | |
Enforcement Notice | 1 | |
Engineering Controls | 1 | |
Environment | 1 | |
Environmental Authorities | 1 | |
Environmental Claim | 2 | |
Environmental Conditions | 2 | |
Environmental Conditions at a HAC Facility | 2 | |
Environmental Conditions at an Alliant Facility | 2 | |
Environmental Indemnification Claim | 2 | |
Environmental Indemnity | 2 | |
Environmental Laws | 2 | |
Environmental Permits | 2 | |
Environmental Review Committee | 2 | |
Facility | 2 | |
Federal Environmental Responsibility | 3 | |
Federal Land | 3 | |
Government Contract | 3 | |
Government Contract Law | 3 | |
Government Responsibility Demand | 3 | |
HAC Facilities | 3 | |
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Hazardous Substances | 3 | |
Hercules Environmental Representative | ||
Institutional Controls | 3 | |
ISRA | 3 | |
ISRA Compliance Matter | 3 | |
Kenvil Facility | 4 | |
Knowledge | 4 | |
Known | 4 | |
Land | 4 | |
LNA | 4 | |
Lowest Cost Response | 4 | |
Material Change in a Remediation Standard | 5 | |
Negative Decision | ||
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Non-Federal Land | 5 | |
Notice of Environmental Conditions | 5 | |
Off-Site Environmental Conditions | 5 | |
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This ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT (the "Environmental Agreement") is made this 28th day of October 1994 between ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC. , a Delaware corporation ("Alliant"), and HERCULES INCORPORATED ("Hercules"), a Delaware corporation. In consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein and in the Principal Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Certain Definitions. For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms listed below shall have the meanings set forth in this Article I. Any capitalized terms not defined in this Environmental Agreement shall have the meanings given to them in the Principal Agreement. All schedules referred to in this Environmental Agreement are annexed and incorporated herein.
" Alliant Facilities " means the Facilities owned or operated by Alliant, except those Facilities that are HAC Facilities.
" Alliant New Jersey Facilities " means the Alliant Facilities located in the State of New Jersey.
" Area of Environmental Concern " means a geographically discrete area of Land containing Hazardous Substances or potentially containing Hazardous Substances. Each discrete plume of groundwater is a separate Area of Environmental Concern.
" BEA " means the Baseline Environmental Assessment to be performed by the Parties in accordance with Article II of this Environmental Agreement.
" CERCLA " means the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq ., and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
" Clearwater Facility " means the HAC Facility located in Clearwater, Florida.
" Compliance with ISRA " means the receipt of a letter or other written determination from the NJDEP: (i) that ISRA is inapplicable to a Facility, event, transaction or circumstance; (ii) that a Facility is exempt from ISRA; (iii) approving a Negative Declaration (as such term is defined under ISRA) or a No Further Action Letter (as such term is defined under ISRA); or (iv) that a Party's obligations under ISRA or a Remediation Agreement have been satisfied.
" Demolition Damages " means the adjusted replacement cost of a building or structure or part thereof at a HAC Facility demolished as part of a Remedial Action subject to the Environmental Indemnity. The adjustment shall be accomplished by the multiplication of the replacement cost by a fraction the denominator of which is the useful life of the demolished portion of building or structure, and the numerator of which is the age of the demolished portion of the building or structure. In the event the Parties are unable to agree on the replacement cost of the building or structure, its age or its useful life, these issues shall be resolved under the dispute resolution provisions of Article XIV of the Principal Agreement.
" Environment Controls " means (i) as to Environmental Conditions in New Jersey, the meaning given to such term under N.J.S.A. 58:10B-1 and regulations promulgated thereunder, as the same may be amended from time to time: and (ii) as to Environmental Conditions elsewhere, any mechanism to contain or stabilize Hazardous Substances present within Land or to ensure the effectiveness of a Remedial Action, including but not limited to, caps, covers, dikes, encapsulation, trenches, leachate collection systems, liners, slurry walls, signs, fences and access controls.
" Enforcement Notice " means any notice, notification, demand, directive, citation, summons, order, complaint or assessment issued by any Environmental Authority under Environmental Laws.
" Environment " means air, surface water, groundwater, surface soil, subsurface soils and Land.
" Environmental Authorities " means the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA"), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("NJDEP"), and all other federal, state, regional, county or local governmental agencies, departments, commissions, boards,
bureaus, instrumentalities and political subdivisions thereof authorized or having jurisdiction to enforce Environmental Laws. An "Environmental Authority" is any one of the foregoing authorities.
" Environmental Claim " means any and all claims, including Third-Party Claims, Enforcement Notices, Demolition Damages, judgments, penalties, fines, encumbrances, liens, suits, losses, liabilities (including strict liability), assessments, damages, costs, settlements entered into in accordance with this Environmental Agreement and expenses of investigation and defense of any claim, whether or not such claim is ultimately defeated, including but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements and consultants' fees, arising from Environmental Conditions, the Release or threatened Release of any Hazardous Substance or non-compliance with Environmental Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, "Environmental Claim" shall not mean: (i) internal management, administrative or overhead costs of any Party that may reasonably be expected to be incurred in connection with the administration, supervision or performance of actions required in accordance with this Environmental Agreement or to address subject matter of an Environmental Claim; or (ii) consequential or special damages of any Party, including but not limited to, damages arising from loss of use, or loss of profit or income, provided however, that Environmental Claim shall mean costs arising from the necessary cessation of production activities directly resulting from the implementation of a Remedial Action.
" Environmental Conditions " means any environmental contamination or pollution or threatened contamination or pollution arising out of any Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances into the Environment.
" Environmental Conditions at an Alliant Facility " means Environmental Conditions on, at, under or from an Alliant Facility.
" Environmental Conditions at a HAC Facility " means Environmental Conditions on, at, under or from a HAC Facility.
" Environmental Indemnification Claim " means a claim pursuant to the Environmental Indemnity.
" Environmental Indemnity " means the indemnifications provided by Hercules and Alliant to each other pursuant to Article VIII of this Environmental Agreement.
" Environmental Laws " means all federal, regional, state, county or laws, statutes, ordinances, decisional law, rules, regulations, codes, orders, decrees, notices, directives and judgments relating to public health or safety, pollution, damage to or protection of the Environment, Environmental Conditions, Releases or threatened Releases of Hazardous Substances into the Environment or the use, manufacture, processing, distribution, treatment, storage, generation, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Substances or radioactive substances. Unless otherwise specified, Environmental Laws shall be as in effect at the time an action subject to this Environmental Agreement requiring the application of Environmental Law is implemented.
" Environmental Permits " means all permits, licenses, waivers, variances, registrations and other authorizations required under Environmental Laws by any federal, state or local government agency or Environmental Authority to operate a Facility or to implement any Remedial Action.
" Environmental Review Committee " means a group consisting of four (4) members whose responsibilities are defined in Article X of this Environmental Agreement. Each Party shall designate two employees, of which one shall be in a senior management position, to serve as members of such committee. At the Closing, each Party shall give notice to the other Party of the identity of the members it has selected for the Environmental Review Committee. Either Party may from time to time replace any member it has appointed to the Environmental Review Committee by giving reasonable advance notice to the other Party in the manner specified herein.
" Facility " means any Land owned or operated by a Party, and the business operations conducted thereon.
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" Federal Environmental Responsibility " means that portion of any Environmental Claim related to any HAC Facility that is the ultimate responsibility of the United States pursuant to Government Contract Law or any Government Contract.
" Federal Land " means a HAC Facility, or any portion thereof, owned by the United States.
" Government Contract " means any agreement or sub-contracting agreement, at any tier, relating to the HAC Business, the ownership, operation, use, management or control of the HAC Facilities or which was or shall be performed, in whole or in part, at a HAC Facility: (x) between Hercules or Alliant and the United States; or (y) between Hercules or Alliant and a Third Party Government Contractor, as to which the United States is the ultimate purchaser of the items manufactured or processed or services rendered under the agreement.
" Government Contract Law " means all statutes, regulations, cost principles, orders, memoranda of decision, memoranda of understanding, or other legally enforceable criterion relating to the responsibility of the United States to pay, reimburse or indemnify government contractors for Environmental Claims, including but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR"), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements ("DFARS"), agency and departmental regulations, Public Law 85-804 and any related Memoranda of Decision of the United States.
" Government Responsibility Demand " means a demand that a Federal Environmental Responsibility be paid by: (i) the United States; or (ii) any third party, other than the United States, that is a party to a Government Contract. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a "Government Responsibility Demand" shall not include a cost recovery claim asserted in litigation under CERCLA or other statutory Environmental Laws.
" HAC Facilities " means the Facilities owned or operated by Hercules, GES or HDES in connection with the HAC Business, including but not limited to, the Kenvil Facility, the Clearwater Facility, and the Facilities located at: Radford, Virginia; Magna, Clearfield and Tekoi, Utah; Rocket Center, West Virginia; DeSoto, Kansas; and McGregor, Texas. A "HAC Facility" is any one of the foregoing HAC Facilities.
" Hazardous Substances " means (i) any pollutant, contaminant, petroleum, crude oil or any fraction thereof or hazardous waste or hazardous substance, within the meaning of such terms under Environmental Laws; (ii) any other hazardous or toxic substance or material, or any material requiring investigation or remediation, within the meaning of any Environmental Law applicable to the Facilities or operations conducted thereon; and (iii) any other substance or material regulated under Environmental Laws; provided however, that materials that are incorporated into buildings shall not be Hazardous Substances except to the extent such materials were Released or presented a threat of Release prior to Closing.
" ISRA " means the Industrial Site Recovery Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq ., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, including the regulations promulgated under ISRA's predecessor statute, the Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act, P.L. 1983, c. 330, to the extent those regulations remain in effect.
" ISRA Compliance Matter " means any administrative proceeding or proceedings that may be required to be initiated and conducted pursuant to ISRA as to a particular Facility and a particular event, transaction or circumstance that gives rise to a statutory duty to comply with ISRA with respect to that Facility.
" Institutional Controls " means: (i) as to Environmental Conditions in New Jersey, the meaning given to such term under N.J.S.A. 58:10B-l and any regulations promulgated thereunder, as the same may be amended from time to time; and (ii) as to Environmental Conditions elsewhere, a mechanism used to limit human activities at or near an area contaminated with Hazardous Substances, or to ensure
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the effectiveness over time of a Remedial Action, including but not limited to, recorded instruments creating a public record the presence of elevated concentrations or amounts of Hazardous Substances or imposing binding and permanent restrictions running with the Land: (x) on the use of, or activities that may be conducted on or beneath, real property (including but not limited to, restrictions on the use of real property for residential or non-industrial purposes); (y) requiring the temporary or permanent maintenance of Engineering Controls; or (z) restricting groundwater use.
" Kenvil Facility " means the HAC Facility located at Howard Boulevard, Kenvil, New Jersey.
" Known " or " Knowledge " means the actual personal knowledge of an individual within a Party's corporate structure at the plant manager or corporate level who has decision-making responsibility with regard to compliance with Environmental Laws.
" LNA " means a Letter of Non-Applicability or other written determination by the NJDEP that ISRA is not applicable to: (i) a particular event, transaction or other circumstance; or (ii) a particular Facility.
" Land " means the soil and water on or beneath the ground surface, Released Hazardous Substances presently in the soil or groundwater or any abandoned object below the ground surface and any building or other permanent structures, whether or not abandoned, on the ground surface. Land does not include objects beneath the ground surface in use or intended for future use at the time of the Closing, including but not limited to, active pipelines, sewers, drains or underground storage tanks except to the extent these objects relate to, or are connected with, the Release of a Hazardous Substance.
" Lowest Cost Response " means the Response to Environmental Conditions that: (i) addresses the Hazardous Substances present in an Area of Environmental Concern at the lowest cost, considered as a whole, as compared to any other Response to Environmental Conditions; and (ii) does not have a material adverse effect on the operation of a Facility. The determination of which Response to Environmental Conditions is the Lowest Cost Response shall be based on the application of the Remediation Standards pertaining to the Hazardous Substances to be addressed by the Response to Environmental Conditions (the "Applicable Remediation Standards") that are: (x) the least stringent Remediation Standards applicable to Land used for purposes for which the HAC Facilities were used at the time of Closing; and (y) in effect at the time the Response to Environmental Conditions is implemented, provided however that if a Material Change in a Remediation Standard has occurred, the Applicable Remediation Standards shall be the Remediation Standards in effect at the time of Closing. For purposes of determining the Lowest Cost Response, the cost of a Response to Environmental Conditions shall specifically include, but not be limited to: (i) costs arising from the necessary cessation of production activities that would directly result from the implementation of such Response to Environmental Conditions; and (ii) the costs of removing and disposing of any building, and any component parts thereof, that would be necessitated by such Response to Environmental Conditions. Taking no action shall constitute the Lowest Cost Response if, after investigation of the Environmental Conditions of the Area of Environmental Concern, taking no action is determined to be consistent with Environmental Laws and Applicable Remediation Standards. If taking no action is not consistent with Environmental Laws and Applicable Remediation Standards, the least costly non-permanent remedy (such as an Institutional Control or an Engineering Control) shall be the Lowest Cost Response, provided that such non-permanent remedy is consistent with Environmental Laws and Applicable Remediation Standards and is less costly than the least costly permanent remedy (such as the excavation and removal of contaminated soil). Approval of a Remedial Action by an Environmental Authority exercising jurisdiction over an Area of Environmental Concern is not evidence that such Remedial Action constitutes the Lowest Cost Response if: (i) a Material Change in a Remediation Standard with respect to any Hazardous Substances to be addressed by the Response to Environmental Conditions has occurred; or (ii) a Response to Environmental Conditions of lower cost reasonably
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could have been proposed to such Environmental Authority; provided however, that if: (x) there has not been a Material Change in the Remediation Standards applicable to the Response to Environmental Conditions; (y) a Party has presented and diligently pursued a proposal to the applicable Environmental Authority to implement a Response to Environmental Conditions; and (z) the Environmental Authority exercising jurisdiction over such Area of Environmental Concern has rejected such proposal as inconsistent with Environmental Laws, then such rejection shall create a rebuttable presumption that the proposal was not the Lowest Cost Response.
" Material Change in a Remediation Standard " means an order of magnitude (tenfold) increase in stringency of a Remediation Standard between the numeric value in effect at the time of Closing and the numeric value in effect at the time a Response to Environmental Conditions is implemented, such as, for example, a change in the numeric value of a Remediation Standard from 10 parts per million to 1 part per million. With respect to numeric Remediation Standards that are derived by application of narrative Remediation Standards (such as risk based criteria), a determination that a Material Change in a Remediation Standard has occurred shall be based on the evidence of actual guidances, reports or other documents issued, promulgated or approved by Environmental Authorities, in effect at the time of Closing, setting forth the methodology by which numeric Remediation Standards shall be derived from the narrative Remediation Standards.
" Non-Federal Land " means a HAC Facility, or any portion thereof, which is not owned by the United States.
" Notice of Environmental Condition " means a notice submitted pursuant to Article IX of this Environmental Agreement.
" Off-Site Environmental Conditions " means Environmental Conditions other than Environmental Conditions at HAC Facilities.
" Party " means either Hercules or Alliant. "Parties" shall mean Hercules and Alliant.
" Phase II of the BEA " means a second phase of the BEA to be performed in accordance with Article II that is intended to further characterize Environmental Conditions at one or more HAC Facilities and may include the taking and analysis of soil and groundwater samples at or from such HAC Facilities.
" Principal Agreement " means the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Parties.
" Recovery " means the amount received by a Party under or pursuant to any judgment, settlement or other resolution of any action against a third party, less any reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' and consultant fees and other expenses incurred by the Party in pursuing such action.
" Release " means any intentional or unintentional release, discharge, spill, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, injection, disposal or dumping into the Environment.
" Remedial Action " means any and all: (i) investigations of Environmental Conditions of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, assessments, remedial investigations, sampling or monitoring; or (ii) actions taken to address Environmental Conditions of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, the use, implementation, application, installation, operation or maintenance of removal actions, in-situ or ex-situ remediation technologies applied to the surface and sub-surface soils (including but not limited to, biological treatment, land farming, soil vapor extraction, soil washing, solvent extraction and thermal desorption), excavation and off-site treatment or disposal of soils, wells, sumps, trenches or other systems for the recovery of groundwater or free product, systems for long term treatment of surface water or groundwater, Engineering Controls or Institutional Controls.
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" Remediation Agreement " means an agreement between a Party and the NJDEP pursuant to the terms of ISRA permitting the consummation of the Transaction.
" Remediation Standards " means either numeric or narrative standards to which Hazardous Substances in, on or around Land must be remediated as established pursuant to Environmental Laws by an Environmental Authority with jurisdiction over such Land.
" Response to Environmental Conditions " means any response, including but not limited to, any Remedial Action, or no action, to address the Hazardous Substances present in an Area of Environmental Concern that, if implemented at such Area of Environmental Concern, would satisfy the least stringent Remediation Standards or Environmental Laws applicable to Land used for purposes for which the HAC Facilities were used at the time of Closing or as required by any lease agreement pertaining to a HAC Facility in effect at the time of Closing, whichever is more stringent.
" Third-Party Claim " means an Environmental Claim asserted by an Environmental Authority or other third party, including but not limited to, an Environmental Claim seeking monetary damages, penalties or the performance of any action with respect to (i) injury to property; (ii) personal injury; (iii) damage to natural resources; (iv) non-compliance with Environmental Laws; or (v) Environmental Conditions.
" Third-Party Government Contractor " means a third-party, other than the United States, with which Hercules or Alliant has entered into a Government Contract.
" Transaction " means the transaction between the Parties effected by the Principal Agreement.
" United States " means the federal government of the United States of America, its executive departments, agencies, divisions, bureaus and subdivisions, including but not limited to, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
2. Pre-Closing Environmental Assessments and Inspections.
2.1 Performance of Phase I of the BEA. The Parties initiated the performance of Phase I of the BEA prior to the date of this Agreement. Phase I of the BEA consists of inspections of each HAC Facility by an environmental consultant selected by the Parties, a review of compliance with Environmental Laws at each HAC Facility and identification of Areas of Environmental Concern at each HAC Facility. Following the execution of this Environmental Agreement, the Parties shall complete Phase I of the BEA.
2.2 Performance of Phase II of the BEA. Following the completion of Phase I of the BEA, a Phase II of the BEA shall be performed at any HAC Facility upon request by Alliant, which request shall be made not later than fifteen (15) business days following the completion of Phase I of the BEA, upon the following terms:
(a) Alliant shall provide Hercules with a written proposed scope of work for such Phase II, including the information that shall be included in the Phase II report(s). If the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the scope of work after conferring in good faith, Alliant shall be entitled to perform any Phase II activities to which Hercules has objected (except Phase II activities to which Hercules has reasonably objected on health or safety grounds), provided that; (i) Alliant shall bear the cost of such activities; (ii) Alliant shall cause such activities to be performed in a workmanlike manner and in accordance with all applicable professional standards; and (iii) Alliant shall perform reasonable restoration of any disturbance to the Land of a HAC Facility resulting from such activities if the Transaction does not close.
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(b) Each environmental consultant that will perform any portion of the Phase II activities must: (i) be approved by both Parties (not to be unreasonably withheld by Hercules) after disclosure by each Party of any prior dealings or contractual relationship with such environmental consultant; (ii) enter into an agreement reasonably acceptable to both Parties; and (iii) agree to provide and maintain in full force and effect a policy or policies of insurance of the type and with limits of coverage as agreed by the Parties.
2.3 Completion of BEA: Extension by Consent. Phase I of the BEA shall be completed by November 23, 1994. If a Phase II of the BEA is conducted, it shall be completed by a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties, but in no event later than the Closing. The foregoing notwithstanding, upon the mutual written consent of the Parties (which shall not be unreasonably withheld by either of them), the period for completion of either phase of the BEA may be extended.
2.4 Cost of BEA and Hercules' Investigations of Alliant Facilities. Except as set forth in Section 2.2, the cost of performing Phase I of the BEA and any Phase II of the BEA agreed upon by the Parties shall be paid by each Party in equal shares. Each Party shall bear the sole cost of any investigation of an Alliant or HAC Facility. This provisions shall survive the termination of this Environmental Agreement.
2.5 Termination of Principal Agreement. Any termination of the Principal Agreement or this Environmental Agreement based on the results of the BEA shall be governed exclusively by Section 12.1 of the Principal Agreement.
3. Conditions to the Parties' Obligations. The obligations of Alliant and Hercules to effect the Transaction shall be subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible), on or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:
3.1 ISRAAlliant New Jersey Facilities. With respect to each Alliant New Jersey Facility, Alliant shall have either: (i) secured a LNA with respect to such Alliant New Jersey Facility, based on a true and complete LNA application or applications satisfactory in form and substance to Hercules; (ii) achieved Compliance with ISRA; or (iii) secured and executed a Remediation Agreement issued by the NJDEP under ISRA permitting the Transaction with respect to such Alliant New Jersey Facility.
3.2 ISRAKenvil Facility. Hercules shall have secured and executed a Remediation Agreement under ISRA permitting the transfer of the Kenvil Facility contemplated by the Principal Agreement. Alliant shall have executed any documents reasonably requested by Hercules to obtain the Remediation Agreement.
3.3 Efforts to Satisfy Closing Conditions. The Parties shall use their best efforts to satisfy the conditions established by this Article Three.
4. Representations and Warranties.
4.1 Hercules' Representations. Hercules represents and warrants to Alliant that:
(a) Permits. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(a)(1), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, all Environmental Permits necessary for the operation of the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business as they have been operated within the two (2) years prior to Closing have been issued and all such Environmental Permits are in full force and effect and all appeal periods for such permits have expired. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(a)(2), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, Hercules, GES and HDES are in compliance in all material respects
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with the Environmental Permits issued for the operation of the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(a)(3), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, there is no reason that the Environmental Permits issued to Hercules, GES and HDES cannot be transferred to Alliant in the Ordinary Course of Business without undue cost or delay to Alliant.
(b) Existing Claims. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(b), and except for Environmental Claims that have been fully and finally resolved, to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, no Environmental Claim has been asserted or threatened: (i) with respect to any alleged violation of any Environmental Laws applicable to the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business or the terms and conditions of Environmental Permits necessary for the operation of the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business; (ii) with respect to any alleged failure to have any Environmental Permits necessary for the operation of the HAC Facilities or the HAC Business; or (iii) with respect to any generation, treatment, storage, recycling, transportation, disposal or Release of any Hazardous Substance generated in connection with the HAC Facilities or the HAC Business.
(c) Hazardous Substances. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(c), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, there are no Hazardous Substances stored at, located on or disposed of at or from any of the HAC Facilities in material violation of any Environmental Law or which could be required to be remediated under any Environmental Law.
(d) Compliance with Laws. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(d), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business are in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws.
(e) Off-Site Disposal of Hazardous Substances at Site Listed for Cleanup. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(e), in connection with the HAC Facilities and HAC Business, to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES, neither Hercules, GES nor HDES has transported, or arranged (directly or indirectly) for the transportation of, any Hazardous Substance for disposal at any location which is listed, or proposed for listing, on the National Priorities List promulgated pursuant to CERCLA or on any similar state list of sites requiring Remedial Action, or which is undergoing Remedial Action pursuant to Environmental Laws.
(f) Real Property Used in HAC Business Listed for Cleanup. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(f), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES: (i) no oral or written notification of a Release of a Hazardous Substance, with respect to a HAC Facility or the HAC Business, has been filed with any Environmental Authority; (ii) no HAC Facility is undergoing Remedial Action pursuant to Environmental Laws; and (iii) no Facility now or previously owned, operated, managed, used or controlled by Hercules, GES or HDES with respect to the HAC Business is listed or proposed for listing on the National Priorities List promulgated pursuant to CERCLA or on any comparable state list of sites requiring Remedial Action or is undergoing Remedial Action pursuant to Environmental Laws.
(g) Hercules Environmental Documents. There are no non-privileged environmental investigations, studies, audits, tests, reviews or other analyses of Environmental Conditions conducted by or which are in the possession of Hercules, GES or HDES in relation to the HAC Facilities which have not been made available to Alliant for review or as to which the material information contained therein has not been conveyed to Alliant prior to the date of this Environmental Agreement.
(h) Liens. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(h), no lien has attached to any of the HAC Facilities owned by Hercules, GES or HDES as a result of the expenditure of monies by any Environmental Authority or other third party to pay for Remedial Actions at the HAC Facilities.
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(i) Institutional Controls. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(i), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES, no Institutional Control has been imposed or recorded in any public document with respect to any of the HAC Facilities.
(j) Engineering Controls. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.1(j), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES, no Engineering Control has been implemented or installed at any of the HAC Facilities.
(k) No Other Representations. Alliant acknowledges that, except as specifically set forth in this Environmental Agreement, Hercules, GES or HDES have not made any representations or warranties of any kind or nature concerning environmental matters, including but not limited to, Environmental Conditions or compliance with Environmental Laws in connection with the HAC Business or the HAC Facilities.
4.2 Alliant's Representations. Alliant represents and warrants to Hercules that:
(a) Compliance with Environmental Laws. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.2(a), to its Knowledge, Alliant is in compliance in all material respects with Environmental Laws applicable to the business of Alliant.
(b) Permits. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.2(b)(1), to the Knowledge of Alliant, all Environmental Permits necessary for the operation of the Alliant Facilities have been issued to Alliant and are in full force and effect. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.2(b)(2), Alliant is in compliance in all material respects with the Environmental Permits issued to Alliant.
(c) Existing Claims. Except as set forth in Schedule EA 4.2(c), and except for Environmental Claims that have been fully and finally resolved, to Alliant's Knowledge, no Environmental Claim has been asserted or threatened with respect to any: (i) alleged violation by Alliant of any Environmental Laws or the terms and conditions of any Environmental Permits issued to Alliant; (ii) alleged failure by Alliant to have any Environmental Permits; or (iii) generation, treatment, storage, recycling, transportation, disposal or Release of any Hazardous Substance generated by Alliant.
(d) No Other Representations. Hercules acknowledges that, except as specifically set forth in this Article, Alliant has not made any representations or warranties of any kind or nature concerning environmental matters, including but not limited to, Environmental Conditions or compliance with Environmental Laws in connection with the business of Alliant or the Alliant Facilities.
4.3 Materiality. For the sole purpose of this Article IV, a breach of a representation or warranty shall not be deemed to be "material" unless the total amount of the Environmental Claim that could be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Party making the representation in respect of the matters that were the subject of the representation or warranty exceeds $10,000.
5. Transfer of Environmental Permits. Hercules shall reasonably cooperate with Alliant to facilitate the transfer to Alliant of the Environmental Permits issued to Hercules, GES and HDES with respect to the operation of the HAC Facilities and shall initiate and administer applications or notices for the transfer of any such Environmental Permit if Hercules, but not Alliant, has the legal authority to seek such transfer, provided however, that this provision shall not obligate Hercules to incur any cost or monetary obligation in connection with the transfer of such Environmental Permits, except such internal management or administrative costs as may reasonably be expected to be incurred in connection with the administration of an application or notice to transfer an Environmental Permit.
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6. Government Responsibility Demands.
6.1 Initiation and Administration of Government Responsibility Demands.
(a) Alliant shall initiate and administer those Government Responsibility Demands as to which there is a reasonable legal basis to assert that an Environmental Claim arising from a HAC Facility or HAC Business that forms or may form the basis of an Environmental Indemnification Claim by Alliant against Hercules is a Federal Environmental Responsibility, as follows: (i) following the Closing, Alliant shall initiate and administer Government Responsibility Demands which Alliant has legal standing to enforce pursuant to Government Contract Law or Government Contracts to which Alliant is a party and shall use diligent efforts to secure reimbursement for the underlying Environmental Claim; and (ii) Alliant shall assume the administration of any Government Responsibility Demand initiated by Hercules prior to Closing and shall use diligent efforts to secure reimbursement for the underlying Environmental Claim.
(b) Alliant shall have no obligation to continue to administer a Government Responsibility Demand with respect to Environmental Claims arising from a HAC Facility or a HAC Business located on Non-Federal Land after two years from the date of the first assertion by the United States or the Third Party Government Contractor as to its position on whether the Environmental Claim underlying the Government Responsibility Demand constitutes a Federal Environmental Responsibility (the " Two Year Period "). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Alliant shall continue to administer a Government Responsibility Demand following the expiration of a Two Year Period if: (i) the United States or the Third Party Government Contractor has determined that the Environmental Claim underlying the Government Responsibility Demand is a Federal Environmental Responsibility; (ii) the United States or or the Third Party Government Contractor is paying reimbursement to Alliant pursuant to the Government Responsibility Demand; or (iii) Hercules agrees in writing to pay Alliant for reasonable costs incurred by Alliant in connection therewith, including but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' and consultant fees and other reasonable expenses, and to pay a reasonable hourly fee for time spent by Alliant personnel in administering such Government Responsibility Demand.
(c) Alliant shall have no obligation to continue to administer any Government Responsibility Demand with respect to an Environmental Claim arising from a HAC Facility or HAC Business located on Federal Land from the date a decision is rendered that the Environmental Claim underlying the Government Responsibility Demand is not a Federal Environmental Responsibility by either the United States Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals or the United States Court of Claims (the " Negative Decision "). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Alliant shall continue to administer such Government Responsibility Demand following the issuance of a Negative Decision if Hercules agrees in writing to pay Alliant for reasonable costs incurred by Alliant in connection therewith, including but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' and consultant fees and other reasonable expenses, and to pay a reasonable hourly fee for time spent by Alliant personnel in administering such Government Responsibility Demand.
(d) Hercules shall reimburse Alliant for any Environmental Claim subject to such Government Responsibility Demand, in the manner provided by Article IX of this Agreement, notwithstanding any contention by Hercules that such Environmental Claim is a Federal Environmental Responsibility upon: (x) with respect to a Government Responsibility Demand arising from a HAC Facility or HAC Business located on Non-Federal Land, the expiration of a Two Year Period, provided however, that Hercules shall have no obligation to reimburse Alliant to the extent the United States or a third party is paying reimbursement to Alliant with respect to the Environmental Claim pursuant to a Government Responsibility Demand; and (y) with respect to a
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Government Responsibility Demand arising from a HAC Facility or HAC Business located on Federal Land, the issuance of a Negative Decision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hercules shall reimburse Alliant for an Environmental Claim pursuant to this Section 6.1(d) only to the extent the Environmental Claim would otherwise be subject to Hercules' obligation to indemnify Alliant under Article VIII of this Agreement and provided that Alliant shall reimburse Hercules to the extent of any subsequent allowance of, or other consideration or payment received by Alliant with respect to, the Government Responsibility Demand.
(e) Notwithstanding this Section 6.1, Hercules shall pay for the performance of Remedial Actions with respect to the Clearwater Facility and the Kenvil Facility in accordance with Article XII.
6.2 Negotiation of Government Contracts. With respect to the negotiation of Government Contracts to which Alliant is a party, Alliant shall use reasonable efforts to secure reasonably obtainable consents and other authorizations to facilitate addressing Environmental Conditions at HAC Facilities in a cost effective manner.
6.3 Status of Government Responsibility Demands. Following the Closing, on the first business day of February and August of every year, until the termination date for this requirement, Alliant shall deliver to Hercules a report summarizing the status of each Government Responsibility Demand administered by Alliant.
6.4 When No Government Responsibility Demand Is Made. If Alliant does not file a Government Responsibility Demand pursuant to this Article VI with respect to an Environmental Claim as to which Alliant seeks indemnification from Hercules pursuant to this Environmental Agreement, any dispute with respect to whether the Environmental Claim constitutes a Federal Environmental Responsibility shall be determined under the dispute resolution procedures established by Article XIV of the Principal Agreement, either in connection with a Reimbursement Request by Alliant or at such other time as either Party shall elect to submit the matter for dispute resolution.
7. Alliant's Assumption of Liabilities. Except as specifically provided in Articles VIII and XII of this Environmental Agreement, following the Closing, Alliant shall assume liability for all Environmental Claims associated with the HAC Business or the ownership, operation, use, management or control of the HAC Facilities, including but not limited to, all Environmental Claims associated with Environmental Conditions at the HAC Facilities or Environmental Claims associated with achieving compliance with Environmental Laws and with all Environmental Permits with respect to the operation of the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business. The foregoing notwithstanding, Alliant shall not assume liability for any and all Third-Party Claims arising from or relating to Off-Site Environmental Conditions resulting from the operation of the HAC Business prior to the Closing (i) at Federal Land, but only if such Third-Party Claims are first asserted against Alliant or Hercules after the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Closing; and (ii) at Non-Federal Land, but only if such Third-Party Claims are first asserted against Alliant or Hercules after the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Closing.
8. Indemnification.
8.1 Hercules' Indemnification of Alliant. Subject to Section 8.2 of this Environmental Agreement and the limitation on indemnification established by Section 13.5 of the Principal Agreement, Hercules shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Alliant from and against the following:
(a) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Alliant, or for which Alliant may be liable or obligated, arising from or relating to Environmental Conditions
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at a HAC Facility to the extent such Environmental Conditions result from or relate to the Release of Hazardous Substances from, under, into or onto the HAC Facility prior to the Closing;
(b) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Alliant, or for which Alliant may be liable or obligated, resulting from or relating in any way to the treatment, storage, disposal or Release (or arrangement for the same), prior to the Closing, at any location other than a HAC Facility of a Hazardous Substance used, generated or handled in connection with the HAC Facilities or the HAC Business by Hercules, GES or HDES or by any entity to which any of them is or may be deemed a successor or assignee;
(c) Any and all fines and penalties (including civil monetary penalties or settlement payments in lieu of penalties) imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Alliant, or for which Alliant may be liable or obligated, arising out of non-compliance with Environmental Laws or Environmental Permits by Hercules, GES or HDES, or any entity to which any of them is or may be deemed a successor or assignee, in connection with the HAC Business or the operation of the HAC Facilities to the extent such non-compliance occurred prior to the Closing or after the Closing in connection with the performance of a Remedial Action at the Kenvil or Clearwater Facilities; and
(d) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Alliant, or for which Alliant may be liable or obligated, arising from or relating to Hercules' breach of any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article IV of this Environmental Agreement or from Hercules' breach of any other obligations of Hercules set forth in this Environmental Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in this Environmental Agreement to the contrary, the provisions of Section 13.5 of the Principal Agreement shall not apply to amounts incurred by Hercules in connection with the performance of Remedial Actions at the Clearwater Facility or in connection with its obligation pursuant to Article XI of this Environmental Agreement to achieve Compliance with ISRA at the Kenvil Facility.
8.2 Limitations on Hercules' Indemnification of Alliant. Notwithstanding anything in the Environmental Agreement to the contrary, Hercules shall have no obligation to indemnify Alliant with respect to the following:
(a) Any and all Environmental Claims as to which Alliant has not given notice in accordance with Section 9.2 of this Environmental Agreement with respect to: (i) Environmental Claims arising from Environmental Conditions on, at, under or from Federal Land, prior to the tenth (10th) anniversary of the date of the Closing; and (ii) all other Environmental Claims, prior to the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of the Closing.
(b) Any and all Environmental Claims otherwise subject to indemnification pursuant to this Environmental Agreement to the extent that such Environmental Claims are determined to be a Federal Environmental Responsibility pursuant to the provisions of Article VI of this Environmental Agreement;
(c) Any and all Environmental Claims arising out of or relating to an Area of Environmental Concern if a Response to Environmental Conditions has already been implemented after the Closing, provided however, that this limitation shall not apply as to any Area of Environmental Concern in respect of which the implemented Response to Environmental Conditions consisted of no action;
(d) Any and all Environmental Claims arising out of or relating to Environmental Conditions on, at or from: (i) Federal Land resulting from the Release of materials that were not first regulated as Hazardous Substances prior to the tenth (10th) anniversary of the date of the Closing;
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and (ii) Non-Federal Land resulting from the Release of materials that were not first regulated as Hazardous Substances prior to the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of the Closing;
(e) Any and all Environmental Claims to the extent Alliant receives a Recovery with respect to such Environmental Claims; and
(f) Any and all Environmental Claims that are subject to Alliant's obligation to indemnify Hercules.
8.3 Alliant's Indemnification of Hercules. Subject to Section 8.4 of this Environmental Agreement, Alliant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Hercules from and against the following:
(a) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Hercules, or for which Hercules may be liable or obligated, arising from or relating to a Release of a Hazardous Substance at the HAC Facilities occurring after the Closing.
(b) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Hercules, or for which Hercules may be liable or obligated, resulting from or relating in any way to the treatment, storage, disposal or Release (or arrangement for the same) at any location other than the HAC Facilities of a Hazardous Substance used, generated or handled by Alliant in connection with the HAC Business or the ownership, operation, management, use or control of the HAC Facilities after the Closing, but only to the extent such Environmental Claims do not result from or relate to the use, generation, treatment, storage, disposal or Release (or arrangement for the same) of the Hazardous Substance prior to the Closing;
(c) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Hercules, or for which Hercules may be liable or obligated, arising out of or relating to an Area of Environmental Concern as to which a Response to Environmental Conditions has been implemented at a HAC Facility after the Closing, provided however, that Alliant shall not have any obligation to indemnify Hercules pursuant to this Section 8.3(c) as to any such Area of Environmental Concern in respect of which the implemented Response to Environmental Conditions consisted of no action;
(d) Any and all fines and penalties (including civil monetary penalties or settlement payments in lieu of penalties) imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Hercules, or for which Hercules may be liable or obligated, arising out of non-compliance with Environmental Laws or Environmental Permits at the HAC Facilities after the Closing, provided however, that such non-compliance is not attributable to the Release of Hazardous Substance prior to the Closing; and further provided that Alliant shall not have any obligation to indemnify or hold harmless Hercules from and against any fines or penalties related to non-compliance by Hercules (or consultants, contractors or subcontractors of Hercules) occurring after the Closing in the performance of a Remedial Action at the Kenvil Facility or the Clearwater Facility;
(e) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Hercules, or for which Hercules may be liable or obligated, arising from or relating in any way to the cost of addressing an Area of Environmental Concern at a HAC Facility to the extent exceeding the cost of the Lowest Cost Response; and
(f) Any and all Environmental Claims imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Hercules, or for which Hercules may be liable or obligated, arising from or relating to Alliant's breach of any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article IV of this Environmental Agreement or from Alliant's breach of its obligations under this Environmental Agreement, including but not limited to, its obligations pursuant to Article VI hereof.
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8.4 Limitations on Alliant's Indemnification of Hercules. Notwithstanding anything in the Environmental Agreement to the contrary, Alliant shall have no obligation to indemnify Hercules with respect to the following:
(a) Any and all Environmental Claims to the extent Hercules receives a Recovery with respect to such Environmental Claims.
(b) Any and all Environmental Claims arising from the obligation to perform Remedial Actions with respect to non-sudden and recurring Releases occurring after the Closing at the Clearwater Facility or the Kenvil Facility, but with respect to the Kenvil Facility only to the extent any such Release occurs before the third (3rd) anniversary of the Closing Date. "Non-Sudden" for purposes of this Section 8.4(b) shall have a temporal meaning.
9. Procedures for Environmental Indemnification Claims.
9.1 Environmental Conditions Identified At or Prior to Closing. Alliant shall not be required to provide notice to Hercules of any Environmental Condition identified in the BEA or any Schedule attached to this Environmental Agreement.
9.2 Environmental Conditions Not Identified Before Closing.
(a) With respect to any Environmental Condition not identified in the BEA or any Schedule attached to this Environmental Agreement as to which Alliant is seeking or may seek indemnification from Hercules pursuant to this Environmental Agreement, Alliant shall promptly provide to Hercules a Notice of Environmental Conditions upon receiving Knowledge of the Environmental Condition. In any event, Alliant shall provide such Notice of Environmental Conditions within ninety (90) days from the day upon which Alliant receives Knowledge of such Environmental Condition. The Notice of Environmental Conditions shall set forth, to the extent Known by Alliant, the nature and the location of the Environmental Condition, the source and cause of the Environmental Condition, the identity and estimated quantity of the Hazardous Substance present and any response taken or planned to be taken by Alliant to address the Environmental Condition.
(b) Alliant's failure to notify Hercules of an Environmental Condition in accordance with Section 9.2(a) of this Environmental Agreement shall relieve Hercules of its obligation under the Environmental Indemnity as it pertains to any matter which should have been the subject of the notification to the extent, but only to the extent, as a direct and proximate result of such failure, there is a material adverse effect upon Hercules' rights under this Environmental Agreement.
9.3 Third-Party Claims. The procedures for indemnification with respect to Third-Party Claims shall be governed by Article XIII of the Principal Agreement; provided however, that in the event any Party is required by any Enforcement Notice or any judgment, order, settlement, agreement or other resolution of any Third-Party Claim to perform a Remedial Action, the performance of such Remedial Action shall be governed by this Environmental Agreement.
9.4 Reimbursement Procedures.
(a) A party shall submit requests for reimbursement of Environmental Claims to which it claims a right of indemnification pursuant Article VIII of this Environmental Agreement or of payment pursuant to Section 6.1(d) of this Environmental Agreement (" Reimbursement Request "), as provided herein:
(1) With respect to any Environmental Claim subject to Alliant's obligation to initiate and administer a Government Responsibility Demand under Article VI of this Environmental Agreement, Alliant shall not present a Reimbursement Request before the time provided by Section 6.l(d); and
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(2) With respect to any Environmental Claim that is not subject to Alliant's obligation to initiate and administer a Government Responsibility Demand under Article VI of this Environmental Agreement, a Party may seek reimbursement of an Environmental Claim beginning on the first business day of January, April, July or September of each year following the Closing or as the Parties shall otherwise agree in writing.
(b) The Reimbursement Request shall identify or include the following as appropriate: (i) each Area of Environmental Concern to which the Reimbursement Request relates; (ii) any Enforcement Notice to which the Reimbursement Request relates; (iii) the Work Plan or Submission, if any, to which the Environmental Indemnification Claim or Reimbursement Request relates; (iv) the name of the contractor, consultant or other third party which received or will receive the monies related to the Reimbursement Request; (v) copies of all invoices (or other written requests for or evidence of payment) relating to the Reimbursement Request; (vi) a description of the work performed in connection with the Reimbursement Request; (vii) copies of any judgment, order, agreement, settlement or other document reflecting the resolution of a Third-Party Claim for which the Reimbursement Request is made; or (viii) any other factual basis for the Reimbursement Request.
(c) Any Party making a Reimbursement Request shall supply any non-privileged information or access to a HAC Facility reasonably requested by the other Party in order to investigate the Reimbursement Request.
(d) Within twenty (20) days of receiving a Reimbursement Request, a Party shall provide to the other Party a written response to the Reimbursement Request. Together with the response, the Party shall pay the undisputed amount of any Reimbursement Request.
(e) The Parties shall confer in good faith to resolve any dispute with respect to a Reimbursement Request.
(f) In the event a Party disputes a Reimbursement Request and the Parties, after conferring pursuant to Section 9.4(e) of this Environmental Agreement, are unable to resolve the dispute within ninety (90) days after delivery of the Reimbursement Request, either Party may initiate the dispute resolution procedure established by Article XIV of the Principal Agreement.
10. Remedial Actions Under this Agreement.
10.1 Management of Remedial Actions. Except with respect to the Kenvil Facility and the Clearwater Facility, all material Remedial Actions at a HAC Facility subject or potentially subject to an Environmental Indemnification Claim under this Environmental Agreement shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a) At the Closing, Hercules shall designate a representative to receive information and consult with Alliant concerning Remedial Actions to be conducted by Alliant at the HAC Facilities (the " Hercules Environmental Representative "). From time to time, Hercules may designate a substitute Hercules Environmental Representative and alternate Hercules Environmental Representatives to serve if the primary Environmental Representative is unavailable. Alliant shall make its environmental personnel with responsibility for addressing Environmental Conditions at a HAC Facility reasonably available to the Hercules Environmental Representative to discuss Environmental Conditions at the HAC Facility that require or may require the performance of Remedial Actions subject to this Environmental Agreement.
(b) If requested by the Hercules Environmental Representative, Alliant shall provide to the Hercules Environmental Representative reasonable access to the HAC Facilities and copies of non-
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privileged information reasonably necessary to evaluate the Remedial Actions to be taken with respect to a HAC Facility and the selection of consultants and contractors to implement such Remedial Activities, including but not limited to reports, analytical data, correspondence, directives, orders, documents submitted by Alliant to, or received by Alliant from, any applicable Environmental Authority in connection with a Remedial Action, and other non-privileged documents created or received by or on behalf of Alliant in connection with the Remedial Action. Alliant shall provide to the Hercules Environmental Representative reasonable prior notice of the initiation of any material Remedial Action and an opportunity to observe all such Remedial Actions performed.
(c) Alliant shall afford the Hercules Environmental Representatives a reasonable opportunity to confer with consultants and contractors retained to perform Remedial Actions.
(d) Upon Hercules' request, Alliant shall provide to the Hercules Facility Representative a copy of any work plan describing how a Remedial Action shall be conducted (" Work Plan ") or any submission to be made to an Environmental Authority in connection with any Remedial Action (" Submission ") as long as is reasonably practicable before the date that the Work Plan is scheduled to be implemented or the Submission is required to be submitted to any Environmental Authority, provided that Alliant shall have no obligation to provide drafts of such Work Plans and Submissions.
(e) In the event that the Hercules Environmental Representative provides comments to Alliant with respect to the performance of any Remedial Action, including but not limited to, the contents of any Work Plan or Submission, the Parties shall diligently confer in good faith to attempt to reach agreement on the subject matter of Hercules' comments. In the event agreement cannot be reached by the Hercules Environmental Representative and the Alliant personnel with responsibility for the matter, either Party may demand that any issue with respect to the Remedial Action be submitted to the Environmental Review Committee by written notice to each member of the Environmental Review Committee. Any such demand shall include a concise written statement of the issue to be considered by the Environmental Review Committee. The members of the Environmental Review Committee shall personally confer with respect to this issue as soon as is reasonably practicable, but in any event within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written demand. Decisions of the Environmental Review Committee shall require the agreement of both Parties and shall be final. If the Environmental Review Committee is unable to reach a decision, either Party may submit the issue for dispute resolution in accordance with Article XIV of the Principal Agreement, provided however, that if Alliant is unable, after good faith efforts, to obtain from the Environmental Authority an extension of the deadline, if any, to make a Submission or to implement a Work Plan or other Remedial Action and the issue is not resolved pursuant to this Section 10.1(e) by the expiration of such deadline, Alliant shall determine the action to be taken without prejudice to all rights of Hercules to contend that such action is not in accordance with this Environmental Agreement.
(f) Nothing in this Section 10.1 shall limit the right of Alliant to propose or implement a Remedial Action: (i) for which it shall not seek indemnification in accordance with this Environmental Agreement; or (ii) to take an emergent action that is necessary to address an imminent threat to human health or the Environment.
10.2 Performance of Remedial Action Under this Agreement. Any Remedial Action, or any part thereof, subject or potentially subject to an Environmental Indemnification Claim under this Environmental Agreement, shall be performed in a workmanlike manner, consistent with all applicable professional standards and in a cost effective manner not exceeding industry cost standards for comparable work. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Party performing such a Remedial Action shall: (i) be responsible for the proper and lawful disposition of all wastes, including
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but not limited to, soils and groundwater, generated in any Remedial Action; and (ii) obtain, maintain in full force and effect, and achieve material compliance with all Environmental Permits that are necessary for the performance of any Remedial Actions.
10.3 Maintenance of Engineering or Institutional Controls. As long as Alliant owns or operates a HAC Facility, Alliant shall properly maintain any Institutional Controls or Engineering Controls installed or employed at a HAC Facility in connection with any Remedial Action undertaken by Alliant, subject or potentially subject to an Environmental Indemnification Claim under this Environmental Agreement. The out-of-pocket fees, costs and expenses incurred by Alliant pursuant to this Section 10.3 shall be subject to Alliant's right of indemnification pursuant to Section 8.1(a) of this Environmental Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Alliant may remove or discontinue any Institutional or Engineering Controls imposed on the HAC Facility at any time in its sole discretion, provided that Alliant at its sole expense complies with any conditions imposed by the Environmental Authority or required in compliance with Environmental Laws in connection with such removal or discontinuance (including the performance of any additional Remedial Action).
11. Alliant New Jersey Facilities and ISRA. As to any Alliant New Jersey Facility as to which Alliant shall not have achieved Compliance with ISRA prior to the Closing, Alliant shall: (i) take all actions that are necessary to achieve Compliance with ISRA, (ii) establish and maintain in full force and effect any remediation funding source required under ISRA; and (iii) pay all fees, costs and expenses necessary or required to achieve Compliance with ISRA.
12. Kenvil and Clearwater Facilities.
12.1 Leases for Kenvil and Clearwater Facilities. The Parties specifically acknowledge that, in connection with the Transaction, Alliant shall execute leases for the Kenvil and Clearwater Facilities. The term of such leases shall be one year. Alliant shall have options to extend the leases for up to five additional one year terms. Should Alliant elect to extend its lease at the Kenvil Facility into a fourth year, Hercules and Alliant shall negotiate in good faith concerning a method by which Alliant will share in Environmental Claims incurred by Hercules arising from Releases, if any, occurring at the Kenvil Facility during Alliant's entire tenancy.
12.2 Compliance with ISRAKenvil Facility.
(a) ISRA Compliance Matter Arising from this Transaction. In connection with the ISRA Compliance Matter arising from the Transaction with respect to the Kenvil Facility, Hercules shall: (i) take all actions required to achieve Compliance with ISRA and the Remediation Agreement; (ii) establish and maintain in full force and effect any remediation funding source required under ISRA or the Remediation Agreement; and (iii) pay all fees, costs and expenses necessary or required to achieve Compliance with ISRA or the Remediation Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Hercules shall have the sole and exclusive right and authority to propose, negotiate with the NJDEP concerning, and implement Remedial Actions at the Kenvil Facility required to achieve Compliance with ISRA or the Remediation Agreement, provided that Hercules shall implement Remedial Actions at such times, in such a manner and with such advance notice to Alliant as not to unreasonably interfere with Alliant's day to day operations at the Kenvil Facility.
(b) Future ISRA Compliance. In the event Alliant takes any action during its occupancy of the Kenvil Facility that requires the initiation of an ISRA Compliance Matter, including but not limited to, any closing of operations (as such term is defined under ISRA) by Alliant at the Kenvil
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Facility, Alliant shall pay all filing fees and other costs of an administrative nature to achieve Compliance with ISRA. Subject to Alliant's obligation to indemnify Hercules pursuant to Article VIII of this Environmental Agreement for post-Closing Releases, as such obligation shall be modified by any agreement of the Parties described in Section 12.1 of this Environmental Agreement, Hercules shall take all actions and pay all other fees, costs and expenses to achieve Compliance with ISRA in connection with such ISRA Compliance Matter.
13. Miscellaneous.
13.1 Exclusive Remedy. Hercules and Alliant acknowledge and agree that, if the Closing occurs, the indemnification given by the Parties under this Agreement shall be the Parties' sole and exclusive remedies following Closing, each against the other: (i) with respect to Environmental Claims or arising out of Environmental Laws relating to: the HAC Business; the ownership, operation, management, use or control of HAC Facilities; Environmental Conditions at the HAC Facilities; the ownership, operation, management, use or control of Alliant Facilities; Environmental Conditions at the Alliant Facilities; and Compliance with ISRA; and (ii) with respect to any other subject matter of this Environmental Agreement. The Parties hereby waive and release any other rights, remedies, causes of action or claims as to which this Environmental Agreement sets forth the exclusive remedy. The foregoing notwithstanding, this Section 13.1 shall not apply to any and all Third-party Claims arising from or relating to Off-Site Environmental Conditions resulting from the operation of the HAC Business (i) at Federal Land, but only if such Third-Party Claims are first asserted against Alliant or Hercules after the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Closing; and (ii) at Non-Federal Land, but only if such Third-Party Claims are first asserted against Alliant or Hercules after the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Closing. Solely as to the claims described in the preceding sentence, each Party shall retain against the other all rights, remedies, causes of action or claims they have or may have under Environmental Laws or otherwise.
13.2 Third Party Actions. Either Party may, but shall have no obligation to, institute an action against any third party, at any time and at its sole expense, with respect to Environmental Claims for which that Party is, or may be, entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Environmental Agreement, provided however, that with respect to all such Environmental Claims as to which Alliant is seeking recovery or reimbursement as a Federal Environmental Responsibility pursuant to Article VI of this Environmental Agreement, Hercules shall not institute any action against the United States without Alliant's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
13.3 Incorporation of Terms of Principal Agreement.
(a) The provisions of Articles XIII, XIV, XV of the Principal Agreement are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
(b) Except as specifically set forth in this Environmental Agreement, this Environmental Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to environmental matters of any kind or nature arising from or relating in any way to the HAC Business, the business of Alliant or the ownership, operation, use, management or control of the HAC Facilities or the Alliant Facilities.
(c) In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of this Environmental Agreement and the Principal Agreement, this Environmental Agreement will control with respect to environmental matters.
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13.4 Schedules to Environmental Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Environmental Agreement prior to the preparation and delivery of the Schedules referenced herein and that these Schedules shall be delivered prior to the Closing.
13.5 Notices
All notices, demands and other communications given by or on behalf of a Party pursuant to this Environmental Agreement shall be given in accordance with the Principal Agreement, except that such notices shall be addressed to the Parties as follows:
As to Alliant:
Vice
President of Administration
Alliant Techsystems Inc.
600 Second Street, N.W .
Hopkins, MN 55343-8384
With a copy to:
General
Counsel
Alliant Techsystems Inc.
600 Second Street, N.W.
Hopkins, MN 55343-8384
As to Hercules:
Vice
President of Health and Environment
Hercules Incorporated
Hercules Plaza
Wilmington, DE 19894
With a copy to:
General
Counsel
Hercules Incorporated
Hercules Plaza
Wilmington, DE 19894
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Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(a)(1) 1 , to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, all Environmental Permits necessary for the operation of the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business, as they have been operated within the two (2) years prior to Closing, have been issued, and all such Environmental Permits are in full force and effect, and all appeal periods for such permits have expired.
Open Burning Permit for disposal of rubbish, garbage or trade waste, or buildings or structures, or waste explosives materials. Permit application was not submitted to the NJDEP within the required time frames. Previous permit expired February 20,1994 and has not been renewed to date. Permit application process is now underway.
ABL
Renewed NPDES and stormwater permit: The NPDES portion of the application has been completed and submitted. The stormwater portion of the application has been submitted with incomplete data. Collection of composite stormwater samples are still required. It is expected to be complete by spring 1995. State has agreed to administratively continue the existing water pollution control permit (which covers only one discharge). Additional outfalls were added in the updated permit application. West Virginia is now requesting a revised permit application based on further consolidation of outfalls and the facility changes since the application was submitted. The request came from a January 1995 wastewater inspection. No immediate date for submittal was requested by the State.
Kenvil
The facility's NPDES permit expired in 1991. The facility submitted a permit renewal application in a timely manner that year. The State has not yet acted on issuing the new permit. However, since the permit application was filed in a timely manner, the facility is covered by its existing (old) permit.
Stormwater discharges from the facility were included in the 1991 NPDES permit application. The current stormwater discharge regulations require submittal of a permit application for stormwater discharge, except if covered by an existing permit (or application). Since this was the case, the facility does not currently have a stormwater permit, but it will be covered when the State issues the facility's new permit.
Water Allocation Permit expired January 1993. State has granted blanket extension to all permit holders.
Air Permits: Pursuant to an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) dated April 1993, Hercules is obligated to submit administratively complete permit/certificate applications to the NJDEP for all new or altered regulated operations at the Kenvil facility. These applications have not yet been submitted; however, Hercules is in the process of completing the applications.
Open Burning Permit for disposal of rubbish, garbage or trade waste, or buildings or structures, or waste explosives materials; Permit application was not submitted to the NJDEP within the required time frames. Previous permit expired February 20, 1994 and has not been renewed to date. Permit application process is now underway.
McGregor
The State has issued the new wastewater discharge permit. While Texas has their own wastewater permitting program, they do not have authority to implement the federal NPDES permit program. McGregor filed an application with EPA in a timely manner. However, EPA has not acted upon it. The
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EPA has replied that the permit application was administratively complete, and the old permit appears to be in administrative continuance until the application is acted upon. The expected permitting date is unknown at this time; however, closure of operations at McGregor (operations moving to ABL) is expected prior to permit issuance.
interim Status for RCRA Subpart X (open burning) is not listed here as a permit which is not issued or not in full force, as the requirements have been met by submission of the applications. The McGregor, TX facility is the only facility with a Subpart X permit in force (issued by Texas and approved by EPA).
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Schedule EA 4.1(a)(2)
Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(a)(2), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, Hercules, GES and HDES are in compliance in all material respects with the Environmental Permits issued for the operation of the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business.
ABL
The sewage treatment plant has been experiencing periodic violations (associated with seasonal precipitation) of flow limitations due to infiltration of precipitation into the facility's old sewer lines. A study of the sewer lines is planned, and a new treatment plant with additional capacity for flow equalization has been funded by the Navy. Construction is expected in the next year.
Kenvil
An Administrative Consent Order was entered into between Hercules and the NJDEP concerning the VOC emissions at the Kenvil facility. The ACO set forth a compliance schedule for controlling or eliminating the emissions of certain equipment at the plant in order to come into compliance with the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act. The ACO also required that Hercules administratively submit permit/certificate applications to the NJDEP for all new or altered regulated operations at the Kenvil plant. Pursuant to a letter from the NJDEP dated March 9, 1995, steps to comply with the terms of the ACO are currently underway.
Additionally, other air emissions permit violations have been cited by the NJDEP based on a November 1, 1994 NJDEP site inspection. Hercules is reviewing with the NJDEP the status of these citations.
The lab certification for drinking water analysis is pending revocation due to failure to submit quality assurance data as requested by the NJDEP. Issue will be resolved by the next quality assurance data request from the NJDEP.
Radford
A Consent Order has been developed with the State of Virginia extending the date for compliance with the whole effluent toxicity requirements in Radford's new NPDES permit. Compliance is required by 12/31/97. This is not considered a violation but is mentioned here for information. See Consent Special Order dated August 12, 1986, as amended, in Section 4.1(b)(i).
Sunflower
The sewage treatment plant at Sunflower has experienced recent chronic fecal coliform limit violations of its NPDES permit. Studies are being conducted with Army assistance to determine the cause, and the facility is installing a disinfection system to eliminate violations in the interim.
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Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(a)(3), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, there is no reason that the Environmental Permits issued to Hercules, GES and HDES cannot be transferred to Alliant in the Ordinary Course of Business without undue cost or delay to Alliant.
ABL
The RCRA hazardous waste management permit transfer to Alliant is being delayed due to complications with the ability of the Navy to sign the permit transfer as the owner (indicating Alliant as the operator) until the contract has been novated. This may cause a delay of several months.
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Schedule EA 4.1(b)(i)
EXISTING CLAIMS
Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(b)(i) and except for Environmental Claims that have been fully and finally resolved, to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, no Environmental Claim has been asserted or threatened:
ABL
Fabrication plant emits methylene chloride, trichloroethylene and ethylene dichloride into the air. Consent Order is a Voluntary Emissions Reduction Plan for installation of equipment to control emissions of methylene chloride and trichloroethylene and reduce ethylene dichloride emissions. Requirements completed pending modification of the Consent Order by the State.
Bacchus
Hercules was required to initiate a RCRA Facility Investigation and to develop a comprehensive plan for corrective action at the site.
Kenvil
Closure of the burning ground. Hercules has completed all requirements under this ACO; however, we have not yet received written notice from the NJDEP that would allow ACO to be formally closed out. $500,000 Letter of Credit in place.
Radford
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Incinerator Operation Permit for burning lead-bearing wastes. Corrective actions completed by Hercules. EPA agreed, by letter dated February 25, 1992, to modify permit to include the Army as a co-permittee. This modification process is underway.
Hercules and the Army developed a groundwater monitoring program for the incinerator spray pond surface impoundment. Awaiting DEQ approval of the closure plan to implement program.
Consent Order is attached as a condition to the Wastewater Discharge Permit and includes corrective action requirements and interim effluent limitations for the discharge of ammonia and nitrate. Amendment issued in July 1994 provides an extension of time for meeting the whole effluent toxicity limitations.
Construction
of new nitrocellulose pollution abatement equipment.
Construction in progress
Sunflower
Corrective actions to ensure compliance with NPDES permit.
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Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1 (b)(ii) and except for Environmental Claims that have been fully and finally resolved, to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, no Environmental Claim has been asserted or threatened:
Kenvil
See EA 4.1(a)(1) to Kenvil permit background..
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Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1 (b)(iii) and except for Environmental Claims that have been fully and finally resolved, to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, no Environmental Claim has been asserted or threatened:
ABL
Hercules' contribution to settlement is being sought by the parties who have performed the RI/FS and the capping and fencing at the site. Approximately $4 Million is expected to be spent through completion of the RI/FS. Hercules has arranged for the disposal of 16 drums identified as ours during the capping work. Contents of document repository in Philadelphia will be reviewed.
ABL received a 104(e) information request in August 1993. Hercules' response indicated Archem had been a supplier of product to both our ABL and Bacchus facilities. It appears the majority of material supplied to Hercules was K-7 (a curing agent).
On January 18, 1994, Hercules received a request from the Texas Water Commission (TWC) to participate in a removal action at the site. Past costs incurred by the TWC are $721,673. Hercules is preparing a response denying responsibility as a potentially responsible party and declining to participate in the removal action.
Hercules received a §104(e) information request in May 1993. Our investigation revealed that in September 1980 thirty (30) drums of inorganic waste sludge were shipped through a transporter who listed MIDC as the disposal location. However, no disposal certificate was ever received to confirm that the waste did indeed get disposed of at MIDC. Further, the contract with ABL and the transporter listed another disposal location as the disposal site. Finally, the transporter was later arrested by the authorities for disposing of wastes at locations not on the manifests. Therefore, Hercules has no documentation or information to support waste actually being disposed of at MIDC.
Bacchus
CERCLA Section 104(e) request for information received from the EPA, Region VIII. Bacchus Works allegedly sold empty drums for scrap in the 60s and 70s, and gave Hansen drums in 1989 and 1990, which were disposed of at the Hansen Container site. EPA is conducting clean-up activities and is seeking information as to the number and contents of drums.
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HDES
Unisys, former owner of HDES facility, has agreed to indemnify HDES for any potential liability associated with the site for activities occurring prior to October 1986. Two post-closing shipments to this site are being investigated. HDES has been asked to join the PRP group.
HDES received a 104(e) information request in February 1993. Hercules responded with no connection to this entity. Requested indemnity from Unisys, who responded that the claim was premature. No connection identified. Unisys indemnifying/defending.
HDES received a 104(e) information request in April 1992. Hercules responded that no connection for disposal at this site could be found. Unisys agreed to indemnify Hercules unless otherwise determined. No connection identified. Unisys indemnifying/defending.
HDES received a letter in February 1991; responded that no connection existed between HDES and entity. Unisys agreed to defend for pre-closing activities. No connection identified. Unisys indemnifying/defending.
Kenvil
McGregor
Radford
Hercules auctioned off batteries which ended up at the Bypass 601 Superfund site, Concord, NC. Hercules is a member of the site remediation group engaged in clean-up. Liability calculated based upon pro-rata volumetric contribution of material to the site. Radford's total contribution over multi-year clean-up plan is estimated to be $22-28,000.
Alleged
asbestos removal violations. Initial fine was $160,500.
Settlement negotiations ongoing. Hercules offered to settle for $7,500; EPA offered to settle for $14,000.
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Underground storage tanks. Violations include: (1) release detection requirements ($202,000); (2) improper underground piping ($25,973); and (3) failure to comply with certain closure requirements ($17,280). Settlement negotiations stalled; parties remain significantly apart.
Hercules was contacted in late 1992 about its involvement at this site. It was alleged that RAAP gave or sold batteries to Mr. Mike Mentor. RAAP advised Contracting Officer of this situation and requested indemnification under P.L. 85-804 and FAR 52.228-7 if any claims were actually brought. No further communication has been received from Mr. Mentor or his counsel.
Sunflower
None.
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Schedule EA 4.1(c)
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(c), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, there are no Hazardous Substances stored at, located on or disposed of at or from any of the HAC Facilities in material violation of any Environmental Law or which could be required to be remediated under any Environmental Law.
The following list contains references to reports on remedial investigation studies at the facilities where documentation of known or suspected hazardous substances are discussed. Additionally, notation is made of known releases of hazardous substances which have occurred which may require further investigation or remediation since these studies have been conducted.
All other releases (spills) of Hazardous Substances which may have occurred at the facilities over time are believed to have been appropriately reported to regulatory agencies and appropriately remediated at that time and are, therefore, not listed here.
ABL
In 1993 excavation of approximately eight tons of soil from Building 252 was removed and landfarmed. Future remedial action, if any, will be handled under the RCRA corrective action pursuant to CERCLA oversite.
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occurred. Approximately 170 tons of soil removed in 1994 and landfarmed. Future action may be required under State law.
Bacchus
Bacchus Plant 2
Kenvil
McGregor
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Radford
Sunflower
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Schedule EA 4.1(d)
COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(d), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES and HDES, the HAC Facilities and HAC Business are in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws:
ABL
Bacchus
Kenvil
McGregor
Radford
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Schedule EA 4.1(e)
OFF-SITE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT SITES
LISTED FOR CLEANUP
Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(e), in connection with the HAC Facilities and the HAC Business, to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES, neither Hercules, GES nor HDES has transported or arranged (directly or indirectly) for the transportation of any Hazardous Substance for disposal at any location which is listed, or proposed for listing, on the National Priorities List promulgated pursuant to CERCLA, or on similar State list of sites requiring Remedial Action, or which is undergoing Remedial Action pursuant to Environmental Laws:
ABL
Shipment of waste from ABL to Limestone Road site. Volume and nature of waste must still be determined.
Hercules' contribution to settlement is being sought by the parties who have performed the RI/FS and the capping and fencing at the site. Approximately $4 Million is expected to be spent through completion of the RI/FS. Hercules has arranged for the disposal of 16 drums identified as ours during the capping work. Contents of document repository in Philadelphia will be reviewed.
ABL received a 104(e) information request in August 1993. Hercules' response indicated Archem had been a supplier of product to both our ABL and Bacchus facilities. It appears the majority of material supplied to Hercules was K-7 (a curing agent).
On January 18, 1994, Hercules received a request from the Texas Water Commission (TWC) to participate in a removal action at the site. Past costs incurred by the TWC are $721,673. Hercules is preparing a response denying responsibility as a potentially responsible party and declining to participate in the removal action.
See EA 4.1(b)(iii) for background information.
Bacchus
CERCLA Section 104(e) request for information received from the EPA, Region VIII. Bacchus Works allegedly sold empty drums for scrap in the 60s and 70s, and gave Hansen drums in 1989 and 1990, which were disposed of at the Hansen Container site. EPA is conducting clean-up activities and is seeking information as to the number and contents of drums.
See ABL.
See McGregor.
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HDES
Unisys, former owner of HDES facility, has agreed to indemnify HDES for any potential liability associated with the site for activities occurring prior to October 1986. Two post-closing shipments to this site are being investigated. HDES has been asked to join the PRP group.
HDES received a 104(e) information request in February 1993. Hercules responded with no connection to this entity. Requested indemnity from Unisys, who responded that the claim was premature. No connection identified. Unisys indemnifying/defending.
HDES received a 104(e) information request in April 1992. Hercules responded that no connection for disposal at this site could be found. Unisys agreed to indemnify Hercules unless otherwise determined. No connection identified. Unisys indemnifying/defending.
HDES received a letter in February 1991; responded that no connection existed between HDES and entity. Unisys agreed to defend for pre-closing activities. No connection identified. Unisys indemnifying/defending.
McGregor
Company purchased raw materials but abandoned the site. One drum traced back to Hercules.
Radford
Hercules auctioned off batteries which ended up at the Bypass 601 Superfund site, Concord, NC. Hercules is a member of the site remediation group engaged in clean-up. Liability calculated based upon pro-rata volumetric contribution of material to the site. Radford's total contribution over multi-year clean-up plan is estimated to be $22-28,000.
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Schedule EA 4.1(f)(i)
REAL PROPERTY USED IN HAC BUSINESS LISTED FOR CLEANUP
Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(f)(i) (1) , to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES:
ABL
Kenvil
McGregor
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Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(f)(ii), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES:
ABL
Bacchus Works, including Plant 1 (including Composite Structures), NIROP, and Tekoi
Kenvil
McGregor
Radford
Sunflower
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Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(h), no liens have attached to any of the HAC Facilities owned by Hercules, GES or HDES as a result of the expenditure of monies by any Environmental Authority or other third party to pay for Remedial Actions at the HAC Facilities.
Kenvil
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Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(i), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES, no Institutional Control has been imposed or recorded in any public document with respect to any of the HAC Facilities.
McGregor
Recorded on Deed:
NOTE: Other areas which will require recording include an asbestos landfill from a previous tenant, the pesticide area from a previous tenant, and another inactive debris landfill near Area E. Depending upon how other solid waste management units are closed, they will require recording of the deed if closed with contaminants in place.
Radford
Recorded on Deed:
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Schedule 4.1(j)
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Except as set forth in this Schedule EA 4.1(j), to the Knowledge of Hercules, GES or HDES, no Engineering Control has been implemented or installed at any of the HAC Facilities.
ABL
Kenvil
McGregor
Radford
Sunflower
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Schedule 4.2(a)
ALLIANT COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Schedule EA 4.2(a)
Compliance With Environmental Laws
Alliant Techsystems is in compliance in all material respects with environmental laws applicable to the business of Alliant except:
1. Littleton, Colorado, a.k.a. Metrum facility. The ground water exceeds state standards for volatile organic compounds. This ground water contamination is a result of past practices at the site. Contaminated groundwater extends beyond the property boundary which is non compliant with the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission rules. Alliant has been voluntarily studying this site since 1990 and in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Environment and Public Health. The remediation plans are being finalized with expected implementation in FY 1996.
2. Ground water contamination at Mukilteo is being investigated. In 1990, ground water samples from the main plant indicated some elevated levels of some metals and organics. There seems to be a question whether these samples are valid. We need to resample to determine if there are elevated levels of metals and organics. The State had not addressed this possibility of contamination except by a letter which indicates that this site may have been placed on tentative Superfund list.
3. The Qui Tam lawsuit, U.S. ex rel Fallon v. Accudyne, filed September 23, 1994 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, alleges a number of environmental violations at the Accudyne facility. Generally, the complaint includes alleged violations of RCRA for improper storage and disposal of hazardous waste and failure to have an adequate training program for employees, Clean Water Act for improper discharges, and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act reporting. Refer to the complaint for the specific allegations.
4.2(b)(1)
ALLIANT ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS ISSUED
Schedule EA 4.2(b)(1)
Issued Permits
Alliant Techsystems has obtained all environmental permits necessary for the operation of Alliant facilities and business. All environmental permits necessary for the operation of Alliant facilities have been issued to Alliant and are in full force and effect except:
1. With regard to the Hopkins facility, a request has been made to the Minneapolis Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for a determination if an industrial waste discharge permit is necessary for the limited discharge of chemically treated cooling water to be discharged into the sanitary sewer.
2. For both Hopkins and TCAAP, an air emissions permit application has been submitted to the MPCA as of April of 1992. However the MPCA has indicated that it will not act upon the application and issue a permit until the submittal of either a Registration or Title V permit application due in 1995. Alliant is currently in compliance via the April 1992 submittal of the two facility air emissions permit applications.
3. Ferrulmatic is in the process of applying for a sanitary sewer discharge permit to allow the discharge of approx. 500 gallons of non hazardous water into the sanitary sewer.
4. Alliant is working with the NRC to amend an existing Alliant license to store depleted uranium contaminated sand at ATLF (Joliet Army Ammunition Plant). This sand was discovered the summer of 1994. It appears that it was residual from a cleanup in 1989. The NRC was notified and a cleanup was conducted. As part of the remediation effort, the sand is now being accumulated on site, awaiting final disposition.
5. Accudyne does not have an air emissions inventory. We expect to submit the required Title V documentation in September of 1995.
6. The Alliant Techsystems Proving Grounds (ATPG) is conducting open burn and open detonation under a compliance plan with the MPCA while the Subpart X permit application is being developed.
7. With regard to air permits, the required Title V documentation will be submitted as required for each facility.
Schedule 4.2(b )(2)
ALLIANT COMPLIANCE WITH PERMITS
Schedule 4.2(b)(2)
Compliance with Permits
Alliant Techsystems is in compliance in all material respects with the environmental permits issued to Alliant except that:
1. Ferrulmatic Operations, New Jersey. An in house audit at Ferrulmatic has revealed that the New Jersey air permits may have been done incorrectly. A letter of intent in accordance with the NJDEPE "amnesty program" will be filed as well as a request for a representative of NJDEPE to review the Ferrulmatic permits.
2. At the Alliant Techsystems LAP Facility at the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, a possible storage violation was identified during an IEPA inspection on November 28, 1994. Hazardous waste in the 90 day generator accumulation area within Group 3-A may have been stored longer than 90 days. Alliant is not expecting nor has received a Notice of Violation at this time.
3. The NPDES permit at the Kilgore facility is pending. All comments are due by March 20, 1995. We have not been given any indication that the permit will not be approved. The major issue with this permit deals with the levels of metals which are being discharged into the lagoon. The Kilgore processes do not discharge the subject metals in a manner in which they could enter the lagoon.
4. Kilgore is developing its corrective action program for the facility RCRA permit.
Schedule 4.2(c)
EXISTING CLAIMS ASSERTED OR THREATENED
WITH RESPECT TO ALLIANT
Schedule EA 4.2(c)
Existing Claims
Alliant Techsystems has no knowledge that any environmental claim has been asserted or threatened with respect to any:
(i) alleged violation by Alliant of any environmental laws or the terms and conditions of any environmental permits issued to Alliant , except:
Case
Name: U.S. ex rel Fallon v. Accudyne
Date Filed: September 23, 1994
Former and one current employees in conjunction with an environmental non-profit group have filed a Qui Tam action under the False Claims Act alleging inter alia, environmental violations.
Case
Name: State of Wisconsin v. Accudyne Corp.
Date Filed: January 18, 1995
Alleged violation of Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act reporting by Accudyne Corp. prior to Alliant's acquisition of it. There is a stipulation between the State and Alliant staying
Alliant's need to file an answer until after the Accudyne Qui Tam action has been tried.
(ii) alleged failure by Alliant to have any environmental permits, except:
None.
(iii) generation, treatment, storage, recycling, transportation, disposal or release of any hazardous substance generated by Alliant, except:
(a) Honeywell and Alliant share responsibility for a number of Superfund sites. While settlement agreements have been entered into with respect to these sites, there are reopeners which in all cases should be de minimis. These sites include:
Lowry
Airport Landfill
Denver, Colorado
Settled
Envirochem
Superfund Site
Indianapolis, Indiana
Settled
Northside
Sanitary Landfill
Zionville, Indiana
Settled
Great
Lakes Asphalt Site
Indianapolis, Indiana
Settled
Waste
Disposal Engineering Landfill
Andover, Minnesota
Settled
Western
Processing Site
Kent, Washington
Settled
Industrial
Solvents Chemical Company
York Haven, Pennsylvania
Settled
(b) Superfund sites in which Alliant is a PRP:
Union
Scrap III
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The settlement in this case is being finalized. Expected contribution of Alliant $30,000.
East
Bethel Landfill
Anoka County, Minnesota
Settled, but there is a possibility of reopener if the remedy costs more than expected.
(c) Alliant is being investigated as a PRP at the following sites:
Tulalip
Landfill
Snohomish County, Washington
A request for information has been received by the U.S. EPA.
A de minimis buy out is expected.
Solvents
Recovery Service of New England
Southington, Connecticut
A notice of potential liability has been received by the U.S. EPA.
A de minimis buy out is expected.
(d) A contribution claim has been filed for the following site:
Case
Name: Eveready Battery Company v. Alliant Techsystems, et al.
Date Filed: August 11, 1994.
Description: This case is a contribution action for the clean up of the Burgess Brothers Landfill in Bennington, Vermont. It arises from the purchase of batteries by Honeywell in the late
1960's and early 1970's from Eveready (Union Carbide). Honeywell did not contribute any waste directly to the landfill. The plaintiff seems to be relying on
Aceto
theories.
(e) Alliant is operating under an administrative consent order or Record of Decision for the pump and treat of ground water at the following sites:
1. Trio
Solvent Site.
Record of Decision with the MPCA.
2. Signal
Analysis Center.
Currently operating; there is a draft consent order which should be completed with in 2-3 months.
3. New
Brighton Plume Groundwater Treatment Systems.
Record of Decision with the MPCA.
(f) Alliant's threatened litigation regarding environmental matters:
1. The ground water contamination at the Littleton, Colorado facility has moved under the neighboring property. This property is owned by Creek Dry Road, Inc. which is owned by Sandoz Corp. Sandoz has threatened to sue Alliant for the decrease of value of its property because of the contamination. We have entered into an agreement to toll the statute of limitation for this matter in order to allow Sandoz time to sell this property and avoid a lawsuit.
2. Alliant has read in the newspapers that the city of Superior, Wisconsin with other nearby cities, are considering suing Honeywell and other potentially responsible parties, for the removal of hundreds of 55-gallon barrels which were dumped into Lake Superior over 20 years ago. The facts are unclear but Honeywell would likely look to Alliant to defend this suit as it appears to originate from the defense business.
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AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT is made as of this 15th day of March, 1995, by and between ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC. ("Alliant"), a Delaware corporation, and HERCULES INCORPORATED ("Hercules"), a Delaware corporation (collectively, the "Parties").
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into an Environmental Agreement dated October 28, 1994 (the "Environmental Agreement");
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed that Alliant shall be entitled to renew the one-year lease pertaining to the Kenvil Facility for two additional one-year terms and the one-year lease pertaining to the Clearwater Facility for three additional one-year terms; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to modify the text of the Environmental Agreement in certain limited respects to reflect the Parties' agreement with respect to the renewal of the Kenvil Facility and Clearwater Facility leases;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein, in the Environmental Agreement, and in the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Parties, the Parties agree as follows:
1. The first sentence of § 8.4(b) of the Environmental Agreement is hereby modified by deleting the following: ", but with respect to the Kenvil Facility only to the extent any such Release occurs before the third (3rd) anniversary of the Closing Date".
2. Section 12.1 of the Environmental Agreement is hereby modified as follows:
3. The second sentence of § 12.2(b) is hereby modified by deleting the following: ", as such obligation shall be modified by any agreement of the Parties described in Section 12.1 of this Environmental Agreement,".
4. As amended by this Amendment to Environmental Agreement, the Environmental Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. Hercules and Alliant, each by its duly authorized representative, have executed this Amendment to Environmental Agreement on the dates inserted below.
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Vice President & General Counsel
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May 15,1995
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ISRAEL J. FLOYD
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R. KEITH ELLIOTT
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R. Keith Elliott
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Corporate Seal | Title: |
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
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March 15, 1995
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ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
(As Amended and Restated March 18, 2003)
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
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SECTION 1. | INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS | 1 | ||||||
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Statement of Plan |
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1.2. | Definitions | |||||||
1.2.1. | Account | |||||||
1.2.2. | Affiliate | |||||||
1.2.3. | Annual Performance Shares Amount | |||||||
1.2.4. | Annual Restricted Stock Amount | |||||||
1.2.6. | ATK | |||||||
1.2.7. | Beneficiary | |||||||
1.2.8. | Board of Directors | |||||||
1.2.9 | Bonus Plan | |||||||
1.2.10. | CEO | |||||||
1.2.11. | Change of Control | |||||||
1.2.12. | Code | |||||||
1.2.13. | Committee | |||||||
1.2.14. | CVA | |||||||
1.2.16. | Employers | |||||||
1.2.17. | ERISA | |||||||
1.2.18. | Measuring Investments | |||||||
1.2.19. | Participant | |||||||
1.2.20. | Plan | |||||||
1.2.21. | Plan Statement | |||||||
1.2.22. | Plan Year | |||||||
1.2.23. | Section 16 Officer | |||||||
1.2.24. | Termination of Employment | |||||||
1.2.25. | Valuation Date | |||||||
SECTION 2. |
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Eligibility |
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2.1.1. | Eligibility to Participate | |||||||
2.1.2. | Determination of Eligibility | |||||||
2.2. | Participation | |||||||
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SECTION 3. |
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3.1.1. | Amount of Deferrals | |||||||
3.1.2. | Crediting to Accounts | |||||||
3.1.3. | Restriction on Measuring Investments | |||||||
3.2. | Voluntary Deferrals from Bonuses | |||||||
3.2.1. | Amount of Bonus Plan Deferrals | |||||||
3.2.2. | Crediting Bonus Plan Deferrals to Accounts | |||||||
3.2.3. | Amount of CVA Deferrals | |||||||
3.2.4. | Crediting CVA Deferrals to Accounts | |||||||
3.3. | Section 401(k) Plan Supplement | |||||||
3.3.1. | Amount of Supplement | |||||||
3.3.2. | Crediting to Accounts | |||||||
3.4. | Employer Discretionary Supplements | |||||||
3.5. | Deferral of Performance Shares | |||||||
3.5.1. | Performance Share Account | |||||||
3.5.2. | Performance Share Deferral Election | |||||||
3.5.3. | Adjustment of Annual Performance Shares Amount | |||||||
3.6. | Deferral of Restricted Stock | |||||||
3.6.1. | Restricted Stock Account | |||||||
3.6.2. | Restricted Stock Deferral Election | |||||||
3.6.3. | Adjustment of Annual Restricted Stock Amount | |||||||
3.7. | Transfer Amounts | |||||||
3.7.1. | Transfer Accounts | |||||||
3.7.2. | Distribution of Transfer Amounts | |||||||
3.7.3. | Restrictions and Limitations | |||||||
3.8. | Measuring Investments | |||||||
3.8.1. | Restricted Bonus Measuring Investments | |||||||
3.8.2. | Rules Regarding Measuring Investments | |||||||
3.9. | Operational Rules for Deferrals | |||||||
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4.2. | Accounting Rules | |||||||
4.3. | Reallocation of Amounts | |||||||
4.4. | ATK Common Stock Measuring Investment | |||||||
4.5. | Hypothetical Account | |||||||
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SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION |
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7.1.1. | Application for Distribution | |||||||
7.1.2. | Section 162(m) Determination | |||||||
7.2. | Form of Distribution | |||||||
7.3. | Election of Time and Form of Distribution | |||||||
7.4. | Payment to Beneficiary | |||||||
7.4.1. | Payment to Beneficiary for Death After Termination of Employment | |||||||
7.4.2. | Payment to Beneficiary for Death Before Termination of Employment | |||||||
7.5. | Designation of Beneficiaries | |||||||
7.5.1. | Right to Designate | |||||||
7.5.2. | Spousal Consent | |||||||
7.5.3. | Failure of Designation | |||||||
7.5.4. | Disclaimers by Beneficiaries | |||||||
7.5.5. | Definitions | |||||||
7.5.6. | Special Rules | |||||||
7.6. | Death Prior to Full Distribution | |||||||
7.7. | Facility of Payment | |||||||
7.8. | In-Service Distributions | |||||||
7.8.1. | Pre-Selected In-Service Distributions | |||||||
7.8.2. | On Demand In-Service Distributions | |||||||
7.8.3. | In-Service Distribution for Financial Hardship | |||||||
7.9. | Effect of Disability | |||||||
7.10. | Distributions in Cash | |||||||
SECTION 8. |
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8.3. | The Trust | |||||||
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9.3. | Plan Binding on Successors | |||||||
SECTION 10. |
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10.2. | Rules and Regulations | |||||||
10.3. | Method of Executing Instruments | |||||||
10.4. | Claims Procedure | |||||||
10.4.1. | Original Claim | |||||||
10.4.2. | Review of Denied Claim | |||||||
10.4.3. | General Rules | |||||||
10.4.4. | Disability Claims | |||||||
10.5. | Limitations and Exhaustion | |||||||
10.5.1. | Limitations | |||||||
10.5.2. | Exhaustion Required | |||||||
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11.2. | Chief Executive Officer | |||||||
11.3. | Board of Directors | |||||||
11.4. | Committee | |||||||
11.5. | Delegation | |||||||
11.6. | Conflict of Interest | |||||||
11.7. | Administrator | |||||||
11.8. | Service of Process | |||||||
11.9. | Expenses | |||||||
11.10. | Tax Withholding | |||||||
11.11. | Certifications | |||||||
11.12. | Errors in Computations | |||||||
SECTION 12. |
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12.1.1. | ERISA Status | |||||||
12.1.2. | IRC Status | |||||||
12.1.3. | References to Laws | |||||||
12.2. | Effect on Other Plans | |||||||
12.3. | Disqualification | |||||||
12.4. | Rules of Document Construction | |||||||
12.5. | Choice of Law | |||||||
12.6. | No Employment Contract |
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ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
1.1. Statement of Plan . Effective January 1, 2003, ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "ATK") and certain affiliated business entities (together with ATK hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as "Employer(s)") implemented a nonqualified, unfunded, deferred compensation plan for the benefit of a select group of management and highly compensated employees of the Employers, which deferred compensation plan is hereby amended and restated effective as of March 18, 2003.
1.2. Definitions . When the following terms are used herein with initial capital letters, they shall have the following meanings:
1.2.1. Account the separate bookkeeping account representing the separate unfunded and unsecured general obligation of the Employers established with respect to each person who is a Participant in this Plan in accordance with Section 2 and to which is credited the dollar amounts or units of ATK common stock specified in Section 3 and Section 4 and from which are subtracted payments or distributions made pursuant to Section 7.
1.2.2. Affiliate a business entity which is affiliated in ownership with ATK or an Employer and is recognized as an Affiliate by the Committee for purposes of this Plan.
1.2.3. Annual Performance Shares Amount shall mean, with respect to an eligible Participant for each Plan Year, the amount of performance shares deferred in accordance with Section 3.5 of this Plan, determined by the number of performance shares that would otherwise vest based upon the satisfaction of the objectives and requirements for the performance shares, but for the election to defer. In the event of a Participant's disability (if deferrals cease in accordance with the terms of the Plan), death or a Termination of Employment prior to the end of a Plan Year, the Annual Performance Shares Amount for that Plan Year shall be the actual amount credited to the Account (or a sub-account) of the Participant prior to such event.
1.2.4. Annual Restricted Stock Amount shall mean, with respect to a Participant for each Plan Year, the amount of restricted stock deferred in accordance with Section 3.6 of this Plan, determined by the number of shares of restricted stock that would otherwise vest, but for the election to defer. In the event of a Participant's disability (if deferrals cease in accordance with the terms of the Plan), death or a Termination of Employment prior to the end of a Plan Year, the Annual Restricted Stock Amount for that Plan Year shall be the actual amount credited to the Account (or a sub-account) of the Participant prior to such event.
1.2.5. ATK ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.
1.2.6. Beneficiary a person designated by a Participant (or automatically by operation of the Plan Statement) to receive all or a part of the Participant's Account in the event of the Participant's death prior to full distribution thereof. A person so designated shall not be considered a Beneficiary until the death of the Participant.
1.2.7. Board of Directors the Board of Directors of ATK or its successor. "Board of Directors" shall also mean and refer to any properly authorized committee of the Board of Directors.
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1.2.8. Bonus Plan an annual cash bonus program maintained by the Employers, including, without limitation, the Management Compensation Plan, the Executive Incentive Plan and the Management Incentive Plan, and any comparable or successor plan.
1.2.9. CEO the Chief Executive Officer of ATK or his or her delegee for Plan purposes.
1.2.10. Change of Control shall mean the occurrence of any of the following:
(a) The acquisition by any person, entity or "group," within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (excluding for this purpose, any employee benefit plan of ATK or any of its "subsidiaries" which acquires beneficial ownership of voting securities of ATK), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of fifty percent (50%) or more of either the then outstanding shares of stock or the combined voting power of then outstanding voting securities of ATK, in one transaction or a series of transactions; or
(b) Individuals who, as of January 1, 2003, constituted the Board of Directors (the "Continuing Directors") cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors without the affirmative consent and approval of the Continuing Directors, provided that any person becoming a director of ATK subsequent to January 1, 2003, whose election, or nomination for election by the stockholders of ATK, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the Continuing Directors (other than an election or nomination of an individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors of ATK or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a person, entity or "group," within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, other than the Board of Directors) shall be, for purposes of the Plan, considered as though such person were a Continuing Director; or
(c) (i) the occurrence of a merger, consolidation or reorganization of ATK in which, as a consequence of the transaction, no affirmative consent and approval of the Continuing Directors is obtained, and either the Continuing Directors do not constitute a majority of the directors of the continuing or surviving corporation or any person, entity or "group," within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, controls fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the continuing or surviving corporation; (ii) the occurrence of any sale, lease or other transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of ATK (at least 80%); or (iii) the adoption by ATK of a plan for its liquidation or dissolution.
(d) For purposes of this definition of "Change of Control," the term "subsidiary" shall mean any corporation, the majority of the outstanding voting stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by ATK.
1.2.11. Code the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.2.12. Committee the Personnel and Compensation Committee (also known as the "P&C") of the Board of Directors consisting solely of two or more Non-Employee Directors, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of Directors (as defined in Rule 16b-3 promulgated under Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934).
1.2.13. CVA the Cash Value Added Incentive Program of the Employers and any comparable successor plan.
1.2.14. Employers ATK, and its successors, and any business entity affiliated with ATK (and its successors) that employs persons who are designated for participation in this Plan.
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1.2.15. ERISA the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
1.2.16. Measuring Investments the hypothetical investments in various investment funds designated by the Committee and in ATK common stock for the purpose of measuring the value of the benefit that may be payable under the Plan.
1.2.17. Participant an employee of an Employer who is designated as or determined to be eligible to participate in this Plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 and who has elected to defer compensation under Section 3. An employee who has become a Participant shall be considered to continue as a Participant in this Plan until the date of the Participant's death or, if earlier, the date when the Participant no longer has any Account under this Plan (that is, the Participant has received a distribution of all of the amounts credited to the Account of the Participant).
1.2.18. Plan the nonqualified, unfunded, deferred compensation program maintained by the Employers for the benefit of Participants eligible to participate therein, as set forth in the Plan Statement. (As used herein, "Plan" does not refer to the document pursuant to which this Plan is maintained, that document is referred to herein as the "Plan Statement".) The Plan shall be referred to as the "Alliant Techsystems Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan."
1.2.19. Plan Statement this document entitled "Alliant Techsystems Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan" as adopted by the Board of Directors effective as of January 1, 2003, as the same may be amended from time to time thereafter.
1.2.20. Plan Year the twelve (12) consecutive month period that begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 of each year.
1.2.21. Section 16 Officer an officer of an Employer who is subject to the provisions of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
1.2.22. Termination of Employment a complete severance of an employment relationship of an employee with the Employers and all Affiliates, for any reason other than the employee's death. A transfer from employment with an Employer to employment with an Affiliate of an Employer shall not constitute a Termination of Employment. If an Employer who is an Affiliate ceases to be an Affiliate because of a sale of substantially all the stock or assets of the Employer, then Participants who are employed by that Employer and who cease to be employed by ATK or an Employer on account of the sale of substantially all the stock or assets of the Employer shall be deemed to have thereby had a Termination of Employment for the purpose of commencing distributions from this Plan.
1.2.23. Valuation Date the last business day of each calendar month, and any other date designated by the Committee or in the Plan.
2.1. Eligibility .
2.1.1. Eligibility to Participate . Eligibility to participate in the Plan shall be limited to only the following classifications of employees: (i) any employee of an Employer who is eligible to participate in a Bonus Plan and who is selected for participation in this Plan by the CEO (or any person authorized to act on behalf of the CEO by the Committee) and, with respect to any Section 16 Officer, is selected for participation in this Plan by the Committee; and (ii) any employee who is an active participant in the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan who elects, effective as of January 1, 2003, to cease participation in that plan, resulting in the termination of salary and bonus deferral elections made in accordance with that
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plan by the participant and the cessation of amounts credited to any account of the participant under that plan, and to participate in this Plan. Subject to Section 2.2 of the Plan, such an eligible employee shall be eligible to become a Participant as of the day designated by the CEO or, with respect to Section 16 Officers, the Committee (or, if the CEO or the Committee does not designate a day of initial participation, as of the first day of the next following Plan Year). The CEO shall not select any employee for participation unless the CEO determines that such employee is a member of a select group of management or highly compensated employees (as that phrase has been interpreted under ERISA). The Committee may at any time determine that a Participant is no longer eligible to make voluntary deferrals from salary under Section 3.1, or Bonus Plan cash payments or CVA amounts under Section 3.2, or to defer any performance shares under Section 3.5, or restricted stock under Section 3.6. The Committee also may determine that a Participant is not eligible for the credits for the Section 401(k) Plan Supplement under Section 3.3 for any Plan Year at any time before such credits have actually been made.
2.1.2. Determination of Eligibility . The determinations made by the CEO and the Committee pursuant to Section 2.1.1 with respect to eligibility to participate in the Plan shall be conclusive and binding on all parties. Furthermore, the CEO or, with respect to Section 16 Officers, the Committee may in its discretion determine that a Participant who performs or who has performed services to or with respect to an Employer is no longer eligible to develop benefits under the Plan. In such event, any benefits payable to the Participant under the Plan will be determined as of the date such Participant ceased such eligibility and will be distributable in accordance with Section 7 of the Plan.
2.2. Participation . An employee determined to be eligible to participate in the Plan under Section 2.1 shall become a Participant as of the date determined under Section 2.1 provided, however, that such employee files with the Committee a completed deferral election form in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 of the Plan electing to participate in the Plan. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, once an employee becomes a Participant in the Plan, the employee shall remain a Participant until his or her death or, if earlier, the date on which occurs a distributable event under Section 7 of the Plan and the benefits which may be payable to the employee under the Plan have been distributed to or on behalf of the employee.
3.1. Voluntary Deferrals from Salary .
3.1.1. Amount of Deferrals . For each Plan Year, on forms furnished and approved by and subsequently filed with the Committee, an eligible Participant may elect to defer up to seventy percent (70%), expressed in whole percent increments, of such Participant's base salary that would otherwise have been payable to the Participant during the following Plan Year. The Committee may establish prospectively other limits or other pay eligible for deferral. To be effective for a Plan Year, the election form must be received by the Committee before the first day of such Plan Year. For a newly eligible Participant, however, if the form is received by the Committee within 30 days after the first day of such eligibility, deferral shall be effective as of the first day of the month following such receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the year in which the Plan is first implemented, the Plan Year beginning January 1, 2003, and ending December 31, 2003, an eligible Participant may elect to defer up to seventy percent (70%), expressed in whole percent increments, of such Participant's base salary for services to be performed for that period by completing the form and submitting the form to the Committee on or before December 31, 2002.
3.1.2. Crediting to Accounts . The Committee shall cause to be credited to the Account of each Participant the amount, if any, of such Participant's voluntary deferrals of salary or other pay
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under Section 3.1.1. Such amount shall be credited to the Account as of a date on which such salary or other pay would otherwise have been payable to the Participant.
3.1.3. Restriction on Measuring Investments . If a Participant elects to defer any base salary pursuant to this Section 3.1, then, notwithstanding any provision in this Plan to the contrary, the Participant shall be permitted to allocate amounts credited to Participant's Account (or any sub-account) to the Measuring Investments made available under the Plan for purposes of measuring the value of the Participant's Account (or any sub-accounts), provided, however , that the Participant shall not be permitted to allocate amounts attributable to base salary to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment, except upon a subsequent reallocation of the amounts attributable to base salary held in the Account in compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of this Plan.
3.2. Voluntary Deferrals from Bonus Plan .
3.2.1. Amount of Bonus Plan Deferrals . Each Plan Year, on forms approved and furnished by, and subsequently filed with the Committee, an eligible Participant may elect to defer (a) up to one hundred percent (100%) of such Participant's Bonus Plan cash payment up to and including the target Bonus Plan cash payment expressed in whole percent increments up to one hundred percent (100%), and (b) up to one hundred percent (100%) of such Participant's Bonus Plan cash payment above such target expressed in whole percent increments up to one hundred percent (100%). The Committee may establish prospectively other limits or other bonuses eligible for deferral. An election by the Participant to defer any such Bonus Plan cash payments that would otherwise be payable under the Bonus Plan must be made, and the form on which the election is made must be received by the Committee, before the first day of October of the Plan Year in which occurs the first day of the fiscal year of the Employer for which such Bonus Plan cash payments are determined. Such a deferral election is irrevocable and must be made in the form and manner prescribed by the Committee and will be given effect even if the Participant incurs a Termination of Employment prior to the date such Bonus Plan cash payment would otherwise be payable, but for the election to defer such payment, provided that the Account or a sub-account established on behalf of the Participant under the Plan exists to which such deferred amount may be credited. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the year in which the Plan is first implemented, the Plan Year beginning January 1, 2003, and ending December 31, 2003, and, with respect to certain eligible employees who elect to participate in this Plan and cease participation in the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan, in recognition of the termination of rights under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan with respect to such Participants, an eligible Participant may elect to defer such Bonus Plan cash payments as permitted under this Section 3.2.1 for services performed for the fiscal year of an Employer that ends as of March 31, 2003, for which such Bonus Plan cash payments are determinable and payable, provided that: (a) such election is made by December 11, 2002, (b) such Bonus Plan cash payments have not yet become due and fully ascertainable, and (c) such Bonus Plan cash payments would not otherwise be payable until May 2003. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount of any deferral may not exceed the gross amount of the Bonus Plan cash payment payable to the Participant reduced by any tax required to be withheld from such amount under sections 3101(a) and (b), 3121 and 3306 of the Code or any state or local statute.
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3.2.2. Crediting Bonus Plan Deferrals to Accounts . The Committee shall cause to be credited to the Account of each Participant the amount, if any, of such Participant's voluntary deferrals of a bonus amount otherwise payable as a Bonus Plan cash payment but for the election to defer under Section 3.2.1. The value to be credited to the Account shall be determined as of the date that the Committee determines and approves the Bonus Plan amount payable, based on the closing values of the applicable Measuring Investments on that date, provided, however, that such value shall not be credited to Participant's Account until the date the Bonus Plan amount would otherwise have been payable to the Participant. The Participant shall, pursuant to Section 4, be permitted to request to allocate or reallocate the amount deferred under Section 3.2.1 and credited to his or her Account under this Section 3.2.2 among one or more Measuring Investments, including the ATK common stock Measuring Investment and the "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3.8 and 4.4 of this Plan.
3.2.3. Amount of CVA Deferrals. Each Plan Year, on forms approved and furnished by and subsequently filed with the Committee, an eligible Participant may elect to defer up to one hundred percent (100%), expressed in whole percent increments, of such amount that may be payable to the Participant under the CVA pursuant to the terms and conditions of the CVA. The amount that would otherwise be payable to the Participant under the CVA for any year, but for the election to defer under this Plan, shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CVA for that year. The Committee may establish prospectively other limits or other CVA amounts eligible for deferral. An election by the Participant to defer any such CVA amount that would otherwise be payable under the CVA must be made, and the form on which the election is made must be received by the Committee, before the first day of October of such Plan Year in which occurs the first day of the fiscal year of the Employer for which such CVA amount is determined. Such a deferral election is irrevocable and must be made in the form and manner prescribed by the Committee and will be given effect even if the Participant incurs a Termination of Employment prior to the date such CVA amount would otherwise be payable, but for the election to defer such amount, provided that the Account or a sub-account established on behalf of the Participant under the Plan exists to which such deferred amount may be credited. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount of any deferral may not exceed the gross amount of the CVA payment payable to the Participant reduced by any tax required to be withheld from such amount under sections 3101(a) and (b), 3121 and 3306 of the Code or any state or local statute.
3.2.4. Crediting CVA Deferrals to Accounts. The Committee shall cause to be credited to the Account of each Participant the amount, if any, of such Participant's voluntary deferrals of an amount otherwise payable as a CVA payment but for the election to defer under Section 3.2.3. The value to be credited to the Account shall be determined as of the date that the Committee determines and approves the CVA amount payable, based on the closing values of the applicable Measuring Investments on that date, provided, however, that such value shall not be credited to Participant's Account until the date the CVA amount would otherwise have been payable to the Participant. The Participant shall, pursuant to Section 4, be permitted to request to allocate or reallocate the amounts deferred under Section 3.2.3 and credited to his or her Account under this Section 3.2.4 among one or more Measuring Investments, including the ATK common stock Measuring Investment pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3.8 and 4.4 of this Plan.
3.3. Section 401(k) Plan Supplement.
3.3.1. Amount of Supplement. The Committee shall determine annually, beginning with the year in which the Plan is first implemented, the Plan Year beginning January 1, 2003, and ending December 31, 2003, for each Participant who is also a participant in a Section 401(k) plan sponsored by an Employer the amount, if any, of such lost share of matching contributions (but not elective deferral contributions) under such Section 401(k) plan attributable to such
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Participant's voluntary deferrals under Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of this Plan that would otherwise have been allocated to the account of the Participant under that Section 401(k) plan. Such determination shall be made after the end of each plan year of such Section 401(k) plan during which the Participant made voluntary deferrals under this Plan.
3.3.2. Crediting to Accounts. The Committee shall cause to be credited to the Account of each Participant the amount, if any, determined under Section 3.3.1. Such amount shall be credited as of the last day of the plan year of such Section 401(k) plan or, if that day is not a business day, the next following business day.
3.4. Employer Discretionary Supplements. Upon written notice to one or more Participants and to the Committee, the CEO (or, for any Section 16 Officer, the Committee) may (but is not required to) determine that additional amounts shall be credited to the Accounts of such Participants. Such notice shall specify the amounts to be credited to the Accounts of such Participants and shall specify the date or dates on which such amounts shall be credited to such Accounts. Notwithstanding Section 5, such notice may also establish vesting rules for such amounts, in which case separate Accounts shall be established for such Participants.
3.5. Deferral of Performance Shares. Pursuant to the requirements and the conditions of this Section 3.5, an eligible Participant may elect to defer one hundred percent (100%), but not less than one hundred percent (100%), of the value of the number of performance shares that would otherwise have been delivered to the Participant based upon the terms and conditions for the delivery of such shares under the applicable ATK stock incentive plan, but for the election to defer the value of such shares pursuant to this Section 3.5 (the Annual Performance Shares Amount). If an eligible Participant makes an election pursuant to this Section 3.5 to defer an Annual Performance Shares Amount, such amount shall be allocated to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment as of the date on which such performance shares would otherwise have vested under the applicable ATK stock incentive plan, and shall be measured by the value of ATK common stock, and the Participant's Account or sub-account shall be credited with the number of units (including fractions thereof) equal to the number of shares (including fractions thereof) of common stock that would have otherwise been delivered to the Participant. Each unit credited to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment shall be measured by the value of one share of common stock and treated as though invested in a share of common stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the value of any deferral may not exceed the gross amount of the value of performance shares that would otherwise have been delivered to the Participant, reduced by any amounts or performance shares that are used to satisfy any tax required to be withheld from such value under sections 3101(a) and (b), 3121 and 3306 of the Code or any state or local statute.
3.5.1. Performance Share Account. For purposes of this Section 3.5, "performance share account" shall mean the aggregate value, measured on any particular date, of: (i) the value of the number of performance shares deferred by a Participant equal to the cumulative Annual Performance Shares Amounts, plus (ii) the value of the number of additional shares credited as a result of the deemed reinvestment of cash dividends, if any, paid on ATK's common stock in accordance with all of the applicable crediting provisions of the ATK common stock Measuring Investment that relate to the Participant's performance share account, reduced by (iii) the value of the number of performance shares allocated to this performance share account previously distributed to the Participant or his or her Beneficiary pursuant to this Plan, subject in each case to any adjustments to the value of the number of such performance shares determined by the Committee with respect to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment pursuant to this Section 3.5 and the Plan. The amount deferred under this Section 3.5 shall be credited to the Participant's Account or a sub-account established under the Account of the Participant and shall be initially allocated to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment and shall be treated as though it were invested in ATK common stock and valued accordingly. The Participant shall,
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pursuant to Section 4, be permitted to request to reallocate the amount (the value of the performance shares) deferred under Section 3.5 and credited to the performance share account among one or more Measuring Investments pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3.8 and 4.4 of the Plan.
3.5.2. Performance Share Deferral Election. For an election to defer performance shares to be valid: (i) a separate irrevocable election form approved by the Committee must be completed and signed by the Participant, with respect to such performance shares, which must provide for the cancellation of such performance shares under the applicable stock incentive plan of ATK, and (ii) such election form must be timely delivered to the Committee and accepted by the Committee at least twelve (12) complete months prior to the date on which such performance shares would otherwise vest based upon the satisfaction of the objectives and requirements for the performance shares to vest under the terms and conditions of the applicable ATK stock incentive plan, but for the election to defer. A deferral election under this Section 3.5 is irrevocable and must be made in the form and manner as provided under this Section 3.5, and will be given effect even if the Participant incurs a Termination of Employment prior to the date such performance shares would otherwise have been delivered to the Participant, but for the election to defer such performance shares, provided that the Account or a sub-account established on behalf of the Participant under the Plan exists to which the value of such performance shares may be credited.
3.5.3. Adjustment of Annual Performance Shares Amount. Subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Committee, the Annual Performance Share Amount shall include the value of the amount of performance shares the payment of which has been unilaterally deferred by the Employer, by action of the Committee, to increase the probability that such payment would be fully deductible for federal or state income tax purposes if such payment were made, but for such deferral. The value of any performance shares deferred under this Section 3.5 shall, at the time the performance shares would otherwise have vested under the terms of an ATK stock incentive plan, but for the deferral, be credited to the Account of the Participant as of the date on which such performance shares would otherwise have vested under the terms of the applicable ATK stock incentive plan.
3.6. Deferral of Restricted Stock. Pursuant to the requirements and the conditions of this Section 3.6, an eligible Participant may elect to defer one hundred percent (100%), but not less than one hundred percent (100%), of the value of the number of shares of restricted stock that would otherwise have been delivered to the Participant under the terms of the applicable ATK stock incentive plan, but for the election to defer such value (the Annual Restricted Stock Amount). If an eligible Participant makes an election pursuant to this Section 3.6 to defer an Annual Restricted Stock Amount, such amount shall be allocated to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment as of the date on which such shares of restricted stock would otherwise have vested under the applicable ATK stock incentive plan, and shall be measured by the value of ATK common stock, and the Participant's Account or sub-account shall be credited with the number of units (including fractions thereof) equal to the number of shares (including fractions thereof) of common stock for which the deferral election was made. Each unit credited to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment shall be measured by the value of one share of common stock and treated as though invested in a share of common stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the value of any deferral may not exceed the gross amount of the value of restricted stock that would otherwise have vested in the Participant reduced by any amounts or shares of restricted stock that are used to satisfy any tax required to be withheld from such value under sections 3101(a) and (b), 3121 and 3306 of the Code or any state or local statute.
3.6.1. Restricted Stock Account. For purposes of this Section 3.6, "restricted stock account" shall mean the aggregate value, measured on any particular date, of: (i) the value of the number of shares of restricted stock deferred by a Participant equal to the cumulative Annual Restricted Stock Amounts, plus (ii) the value of the number of additional shares credited as a result of the
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deemed reinvestment of cash dividends, if any, paid on ATK's common stock in accordance with all of the applicable crediting provisions of the ATK common stock Measuring Investment that relate to the Participant's restricted stock account, reduced by (iii) the value of the number of shares of restricted stock allocated to this restricted stock account previously distributed to the Participant or his or her Beneficiary pursuant to this Plan, subject in each case to any adjustments to the value of the number of such shares determined by the Committee with respect to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment pursuant to this Section 3.6 and the Plan. The amount deferred under this Section 3.6 shall be credited to the Participant's Account or a sub-account established under the Account of the Participant and shall be initially allocated to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment and shall be treated as though it were invested in ATK common stock and valued accordingly. The Participant shall, pursuant to Section 4, be permitted to request to reallocate the amount (the value of the restricted stock) deferred under Section 3.6 and credited to the restricted stock account among one or more Measuring Investments, pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3.8 and 4.4 of the Plan.
3.6.2. Restricted Stock Deferral Election. For an election to defer restricted stock to be valid: (i) a separate irrevocable election form approved by the Committee must be completed and signed by the Participant with respect to such restricted stock, which must provide for the forfeiture of the shares of restricted stock and the transfer to and reacquisition by ATK of the portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock subject to the election that do not provide for accelerated vesting based on any measure of personal performance (other than continued employment) or the performance of ATK; (ii) such election form must be timely delivered to the Committee and accepted by the Committee at least twelve (12) complete months prior to the date on which such restricted stock would otherwise vest under the terms of the applicable ATK stock incentive plan; and (iii) the Participant must tender the restricted stock which is the subject of the deferral election back to ATK for cancellation of such restricted stock immediately upon such an election to defer such restricted stock, and no election form will be accepted without such tender of such restricted stock. A deferral election under this Section 3.6 is irrevocable and must be made in the form and manner as provided under this Section 3.6, and will be given effect even if the Participant incurs a Termination of Employment prior to the date such restricted stock would otherwise have vested in the Participant, but for the election to defer such restricted stock, provided that the Account or a sub-account established on behalf of the Participant under the Plan exists to which the value of such restricted stock may be credited.
3.6.3. Adjustment of Annual Restricted Stock Amount. Subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Committee, the Annual Restricted Stock Amount for the Participant for a Plan Year shall be required to include the value of the amount of restricted stock the payment of which has been unilaterally deferred by the Employer, by action of the Committee, to increase the probability that such payment would be fully deductible for federal or state income tax purposes if such payment were made, but for such deferral. The value of any restricted stock deferred under this Section 3.6 shall, at the time the restricted stock would otherwise have vested under the terms of an ATK stock incentive plan, but for the deferral, be credited to the Account of the Participant as of the date on which such restricted stock would otherwise have vested under the terms of the applicable ATK stock incentive plan.
3.7. Transfer Amounts. If a participant in the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan elects to cease to participate in that plan and to participate in this Plan pursuant to Section 2 of this Plan, effective as of January 1, 2003, the Participant's elections to defer salary and bonus amounts that were made under that plan and in effect at the time of such election to cease to participate in that plan and to participate in this Plan shall terminate, effective as of January 1, 2003, and no additional amounts shall be credited to such Participant's account or accounts under that plan
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as of the effective date of such election to cease to participate in that plan and to participate in this Plan.
3.7.1. Transfer Accounts. Upon such Participant's election to cease to participate in the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan and to participate in this Plan, the amounts credited to the account or accounts of that participant under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan shall be transferred to and credited to the Account or Accounts or any sub-account of the Participant under the Plan and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan. The value of the benefits that were payable to such participant under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan shall, after such transfer and credit to such Account, Accounts or sub-accounts under this Plan, be determined, except as otherwise provided under this Section 3.7, valued and payable under this Plan and no benefit shall be determined, valued or payable to or with respect to that participant under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan, and all rights under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan shall be waived by that participant and forfeited.
3.7.2. Distribution of Transfer Amounts. Except as otherwise provided under this Section 3.7, distributions of amounts so credited to the Account, Accounts or sub-accounts of that participant under this Plan shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this Plan; provided, however, subject to such terms and conditions as determined by ATK, distributions currently in effect pursuant to an election made under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan shall continue to be made in accordance with that election as if no amounts were transferred or credited to Accounts under this Plan for purposes of such distributions.
3.7.3. Restrictions and Limitations. Notwithstanding any provision in this Section 3.7 or the Plan to the contrary, if a Participant in this Plan had made an in-service distribution election under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan and such election was in effect at the time of the Participant's election to cease to participate in that plan, that in-service distribution election shall be treated and given effect as an in-service distribution election under this Plan made in accordance with the provisions of this Plan, except, however, that such in-service distribution shall be made in accordance with the election made under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan as if no transfer of such amount to this Plan had occurred. Furthermore, any amount allocated by a Participant to the "restricted bonus account" under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan at the time of the Participant's election to cease to participate in that plan shall be allocated to a "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment established under this Plan and such amount shall continue to be subject to the restrictions and limitations applicable to that amount as if no transfer of such amount to this Plan had occurred. Any amount allocated by a Participant to the deemed (but not actual) investment in the common stock of ATK and valued as if so invested under the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Management Deferred Compensation Plan at the time of the Participant's election to cease to participate in that plan shall be allocated to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment established under this Plan and such amount shall be subject to the provisions of this Plan and such other terms and conditions as determined by ATK to satisfy any applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including any applicable requirements regarding notice of blackout periods pursuant to the Act and the guidance issued by the Department of Labor under section 2520.101-3 of the Department of Labor Regulations.
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3.8. Measuring Investments. The Accounts (and any sub-accounts) and Measuring Investments are specified solely as a device for computing the amount of benefits to be paid by the Employers under this Plan, and the Employers are not required to purchase such investments. The Measuring Investments available for election by Participants shall include deemed (but not actual) investment in investment funds made available by the Employers and, the value of the common stock of ATK, valued at the closing price of ATK common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape on the date when such amounts are effectively credited to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment pursuant to this Plan, except as specifically provided in Sections 3.2.2 and 3.2.4. No initial deferral amounts may be measured or valued by the value of ATK common stock other than amounts deferred under (i) Section 3.2 regarding Bonus Plan cash payments and CVA payments, (ii) Section 3.5 regarding Annual Performance Shares Amounts, or (iii) Section 3.6 regarding Annual Restricted Stock Amounts. Other amounts may be reallocated to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment in compliance with Section 4.4 hereof.
3.8.1. Restricted Bonus Measuring Investment. Subject to and pursuant to any conditions and limitations established by the Committee, the value of Bonus Plan cash payments deferred in accordance with Section 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 may be deferred to a "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment. If such a deferral is made to the "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment, the sub-account shall be credited, in accordance with Section 3.2.2, with that number of units (including fractions thereof) equal to the number of shares (including fractions thereof) of ATK common stock that could have been purchased with the dollar amount of such allocated amount based upon ninety percent (90%) of the closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, as of the date specified in Section 3.2.2 of this Plan. (For example, if a Participant elected to defer 100% of a Bonus Plan cash payment, which was equal to $30,000 (as reduced for any required tax withholding), and elected to allocate the value of such deferral to the "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment, and the price per share of ATK common stock was determined to be $60, the sub-account would be credited with 555.55 units valued at $33,333 ($30,000 ÷ (.90 × $60) = 555.55 units)). Any amounts so allocated to the "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment shall be restricted from any reallocation to any other Measuring Investment available under the Plan for twelve (12) consecutive months beginning as of the date on which such amounts are so allocated. Any such allocation to the "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment shall be irrevocable during the twelve consecutive month period and shall be subject to any applicable state or federal securities laws including any applicable reporting requirements. As of the end of such twelve consecutive month period, the units so allocated to such "restricted bonus sub-account" Measuring Investment shall be allocated to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment.
3.8.2. Rules Regarding Measuring Investments. The Committee shall determine additional Measuring Investments and the rules for the implementation of this Section 3.8 (including rules for designating and changing Measuring Investments).
3.9. Operational Rules for Deferrals. A Participant's election to defer under Section 3.1 shall be "evergreen" (that is, it shall remain in effect for such Plan Year and, unless timely revised by the Participant for a later Plan Year before the beginning of such Plan Year, for all later Plan Years). If a Participant's compensation after deferrals is not sufficient to cover tax or other payroll withholding requirements, the Committee shall reduce the Participant's deferrals to the extent necessary to cover such requirements.
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SECTION 4
ADJUSTMENT OF ACCOUNTS
4.1. Establishment of Accounts . There shall be established for each Participant an unfunded, bookkeeping Account that shall be adjusted each business day.
4.2. Accounting Rules . The Committee may adopt (and revise) accounting rules for the Accounts (but such rules shall not change the dates on which any amounts deferred under this Plan are effectively credited to a Measuring Investment).
4.3. Reallocation of Amounts . Except with regard to the ATK common stock Measuring Investment, which is subject to Section 4.4 of the Plan, and pursuant to any terms, conditions or rules established by the Committee, a Participant may request on a daily basis to have the amounts credited to the Account (or any sub-account) under the Plan reallocated among one or more Measuring Investments valued at the closing value for such Measuring Investments on the effective date of such reallocation. The Participant's reallocation requests must be in writing (which may be in an electronic format) on an election form (which may be in an electronic format) approved by the Committee, and in one percent (1%) increments. The portion of any Account (or sub-account) allocated to a Measuring Investment shall be deemed to be invested in such Measuring Investment, reflecting all earnings, losses and other distributions or charges and changes in value which would have been incurred through such an investment. The Committee specifically reserves the authority and right to determine which Measuring Investment if any, to make available, and the continued availability of selected Measuring Investment.
4.4. ATK Common Stock Measuring Investment . If the Committee permits amounts to be measured by the value of ATK common stock, then, subject to any other rules or requirements established by the Committee and subject to applicable accounting rules, and any applicable state and federal securities laws and reporting requirements, the requirements of this Section 4.4 shall apply.
(a) Common Stock . A Participant may elect to have the amounts credited to his or her Account or Accounts (or sub-account or sub-accounts) allocated or reallocated to or from the ATK common stock Measuring Investment. Except as specifically set out in Sections 3.2, 3.5, or 3.6, such elections may only be made quarterly by filing with the Committee an election, on forms approved and furnished by the Committee, to make such an allocation or reallocation, during the election period consisting of the 12 consecutive business days immediately following the public release of ATK's financial results for that fiscal quarter for which an election is made (for purposes of this Section 4.4 defined as a "Quarterly Election Period"). If such an election is made, the ATK common stock Measuring Investment shall be credited with, or reduced by, as determined by the election made, that number of units (including fractions thereof) equal to the number of shares (including fractions thereof) of ATK common stock that could have been purchased, or sold, as determined by the election made, with the dollar amount of such allocated or reallocated amount determined as of the date of such election during the Quarterly Election Period at the stock price per share based upon the closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange for such date. During each Quarterly Election Period, Participant may make one or more elections to allocate or reallocate the amounts credited to his or her Account or Accounts (or sub-account or sub-accounts) to or from the ATK common stock Measuring Investment, provided, however, that a Participant may not allocate or reallocate both in to and out of the ATK common stock Measuring Investment during the same Quarterly Election Period. Each unit of the ATK common stock Measuring Investment shall be measured by the value of one share of stock and treated as though invested in a share of stock.
(b) Cash Dividends . Amounts measured by the value of ATK common stock shall be credited on any cash dividend payment date with that number of units equal to the number of
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shares which could have been purchased on the dividend payment date, based upon the closing price of ATK common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange for such date, with the value of the cash dividends paid on shares of stock equal to the number of units credited to the Account as of the record date for such dividend.
(c) Stock Dividends . The number of units credited to the Account shall be adjusted to reflect any change in the outstanding ATK common stock by reason of any stock dividend or split, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change.
(d) Voting of Common Stock . No Participant or Beneficiary shall be entitled to any voting rights with respect to any units credited to the Account.
4.5. Hypothetical Account . The Account established under this Plan, including any sub-accounts established under this Plan, shall be hypothetical in nature and shall be maintained for bookkeeping purposes only. Neither the Plan nor any Account or sub-accounts established under the Plan shall hold or be required to hold any actual funds or assets.
The Account, and any other Accounts or sub-accounts established under the Account, of each Participant shall be fully (100%) vested and nonforfeitable at all times (except for early distribution penalties described in Section 7), which, for purposes of the Plan, determines the Participant's interest in the benefit described under the Plan that may be payable to or with respect to the Participant in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Plan.
SECTION 6
SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION
6.1. Anti-alienation . No Participant or Beneficiary shall have any interest in the Account or any sub-account which can be transferred nor shall any Participant or Beneficiary have any power to anticipate, alienate, dispose of, pledge or encumber the same while in the possession or control of the Employers, nor shall the Committee recognize any assignment thereof, either in whole or in part, nor shall the Account be subject to attachment, garnishment, execution following judgment or other legal process before the Account is distributed to the Participant or Beneficiary.
6.2. Designation of Beneficiary . The power to designate Beneficiaries to receive the Account or any sub-account of a Participant in the event of such Participant's death shall not permit or be construed to permit such power or right to be exercised by the Participant so as thereby to anticipate, pledge, mortgage or encumber such Participant's Account or any part thereof and any attempt of a Participant to so exercise said power in violation of this provision shall be of no force and effect and shall be disregarded by the Committee.
7.1. Time of Distribution . Except as otherwise provided in this Section 7, a Participant's Account, and all sub-accounts (reduced by the amount of any applicable payroll, withholding and other taxes), shall be distributable upon the Termination of Employment of the Participant. The amount of such distribution shall be determined as of the Valuation Date immediately following the Termination of Employment and shall be actually paid (or, in the case of installments, commenced) by the Employers as soon as practicable after such determination (but in no event later than 90 days after
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such Valuation Date); provided, however, that if the Participant has so elected as described in Section 7.3, the amount of such distribution shall instead be determined as of the Valuation Date that is twelve (12) months after the Valuation Date immediately following the Termination of Employment or as of the Valuation Date that is sixty (60) months after the Valuation Date immediately following the Termination of Employment and shall be actually paid (or, in the case of installments, commenced) by the Employers as soon as practicable after such determination.
7.1.1. Application for Distribution . A Participant shall not be required to make application to receive payment. Distribution shall not be made to any Beneficiary, however, until such Beneficiary shall have filed a written application for benefits in a form acceptable to the Committee and such application shall have been approved by the Committee.
7.1.2. Section 162(m) Determination . If the Committee determines that delaying the time that initial payments are made or commenced would increase the probability that such payments would be fully deductible for federal or state income tax purposes, the Employers may unilaterally delay the time of the making or commencement of payments for up to twenty-four (24) months after the date such payments would otherwise be payable.
7.2. Form of Distribution . Distribution of the Participant's Account shall be made as follows:
(a) Lump Sum . Unless the Participant qualifies to receive installments as permitted by Section 7.2(b), distribution of all benefits payable to the Participant under the Plan shall be made in the form of a single lump sum.
(b) Installments .
(i) Eligibility for Installments for Participants Who Have Attained Age Fifty-Five (55) . A Participant's Account, including any sub-accounts, shall be distributed in the form of a series of annual installments not to exceed fifteen (15) annual installments if, and only if, the Participant has satisfied the following conditions: (a) the Participant, at Termination of Employment, has attained age fifty-five (55) and has at least five (5) years of continuous service with the Employers or one or more Affiliates, (b) the Participant has made an election to receive distribution of the Account, including any sub-accounts, in annual installments as described in Section 7.3, and (c) the Participant has elected the number of annual installments to be made.
(ii) Eligibility for Installments for Participants Who Have Not Attained Age Fifty-Five (55) . A Participant's Account, including any sub-accounts, shall be distributed in the form of a series of annual installments not to exceed five (5) annual installments if, and only if, the Participant has satisfied the following conditions: (a) the Participant, at Termination of Employment, has not yet attained age fifty-five (55), but has at least five (5) years of continuous service with the Employers or one or more Affiliates, (b) the Participant has made an election to receive distribution of the Account, including any sub-accounts, in annual installments as described in Section 7.3, and (c) the Participant has elected the number of annual installments to be made.
(iii) Time and Amount of Installments . The amount of each annual installment shall be determined, as of the Valuation Date coincident with or next following each annual installment, by dividing the amount of the Account, including all sub-accounts, as of such Valuation Date by the number of remaining installment payments to be made (including the payment being determined). After the first installment, the amount of future installments will be determined as of each following December 31 (beginning with the December 31 immediately following the first installment). Such installments shall be actually paid as soon as practicable after each such determination.
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(iv) Request for Lump Sum Payment . On forms furnished by and filed with the Committee, a Participant who is receiving installments may elect to receive the total remaining balance of the Account and all sub-accounts (but not part thereof) for any reason, provided that the Account balance will be reduced by a penalty of ten percent (10%), with the result that the Participant will receive ninety percent (90%) of the Account balance and ten percent (10%) of the Account balance will be forfeited to the Employers. The amount of such distribution will be determined as of the Valuation Date coincident with or next following receipt of the request by the Committee and shall be actually paid by the Employers to the Participant as soon as practicable after such determination.
7.3. Election of Time and Form of Distribution . On forms furnished by and filed with the Committee, each Participant shall elect at the time of initial enrollment:
(a) whether the amount of the distribution to be made (or, in the case of installments, commenced) shall be determined either (i) as of the Valuation Date immediately following Termination of Employment, (ii) as of the Valuation Date that is twelve (12) months after the Valuation Date immediately following Termination of Employment, or (iii) as of the Valuation Date that is sixty (60) months after the Valuation Date immediately following Termination of Employment, and
(b) whether distribution shall be made (i) in a lump sum, or (ii) in annual installments if the Participant so qualifies as described in Section 7.2(b).
On forms furnished by and filed with the Committee, such elections may be changed by the Participant, provided that:
(a) no change shall be effective until twelve (12) months after it is received by the Committee, and
(b) no change may be filed within twelve (12) months after the initial election (or, if one or more prior changes has been filed, within twelve (12) months after the latest of such changes was filed).
No spouse, former spouse, Beneficiary or other person shall have any right to participate in the Participant's election to revise distribution elections.
7.4. Payment to Beneficiary .
7.4.1. Payment to Beneficiary for Death After Termination of Employment . If a Participant dies after a Termination of Employment, the benefit payable under the Plan based upon the balance remaining of the amounts credited to the Participant's Account, including all sub-accounts, shall be payable to the Beneficiary of the Participant in the form of a lump sum payment as soon as administratively possible following such Participant's death.
7.4.2. Payment to Beneficiary for Death Before Termination of Employment . If a Participant dies before Termination of Employment, the benefit payable under the Plan based upon the Participant's Account, including all sub-accounts, shall be payable to the Beneficiary of the Participant in the form of a lump sum payment as soon as administratively possible following the death of the Participant.
7.5. Designation of Beneficiaries .
7.5.1. Right to Designate . Each Participant may designate, upon forms to be furnished by and filed with the Committee, one or more primary Beneficiaries or alternative Beneficiaries to receive all or a specified part of such Participant's Account in the event of such Participant's death. The Participant may change or revoke any such designation from time to time without notice to or
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consent from any Beneficiary. No such designation, change or revocation shall be effective unless executed by the Participant and received by the Committee during the Participant's lifetime.
7.5.2. Spousal Consent . Notwithstanding the foregoing, a designation will not be valid for the purpose of paying benefits from the Plan to anyone other than a surviving spouse of the Participant (if there is a surviving spouse) unless that surviving spouse consents in writing to the designation of another person as Beneficiary. To be valid, the consent of such spouse must be in writing, and must acknowledge the effect of the designation of the Beneficiary. The consent of the spouse must be to the designation of a specific named Beneficiary which may not be changed without further spousal consent, or alternatively, the consent of the spouse must expressly permit the Participant to make and to change the designation of Beneficiaries without any requirement of further spousal consent. The consent of the spouse to a Beneficiary is a waiver of the spouse's rights to death benefits under the Plan. The consent of the surviving spouse need not be given at the time the designation is made. The consent of the surviving spouse need not be given before the death of the Participant. The consent of the surviving spouse will be required, however, before benefits can be paid to any person other than the surviving spouse. The consent of a spouse shall be irrevocable and shall be effective only with respect to that spouse. The provisions of this Section 7.5.2 shall not apply to a spouse of a Participant who became such after benefits have commenced to such Participant.
7.5.3. Failure of Designation . If a Participant:
(a) fails to designate a Beneficiary,
(b) designates a Beneficiary and thereafter revokes such designation without naming another Beneficiary, or
(c) designates one or more Beneficiaries and all such Beneficiaries so designated fail to survive the Participant,
such Participant's Account, or the part thereof as to which such Participant's designation fails, as the case may be, shall be payable to the first class of the following classes of automatic Beneficiaries with a member surviving the Participant and (except in the case of surviving issue) in equal shares if there is more than one member in such class surviving the Participant: (i) Participant's surviving spouse, (ii) Participant's surviving issue per stirpes and not per capita, (iii) Participant's surviving parents, (iv) Participant's surviving brothers and sisters, (v) Representative of Participant's estate.
7.5.4. Disclaimers by Beneficiaries . A Beneficiary entitled to a distribution of all or a portion of a deceased Participant's Account may disclaim an interest therein subject to the following requirements. To be eligible to disclaim, a Beneficiary must be a natural person, must not have received a distribution of all or any portion of the Account at the time such disclaimer is executed and delivered, and must have attained at least age twenty-one (21) years as of the date of the Participant's death. Any disclaimer must be in writing and must be executed personally by the Beneficiary before a notary public. A disclaimer shall state that the Beneficiary's entire interest in the undistributed Account is disclaimed or shall specify what portion thereof is disclaimed. To be effective, duplicate original executed copies of the disclaimer must be both executed and actually delivered to the Committee after the date of the Participant's death but not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Participant's death. A disclaimer shall be irrevocable when delivered to the Committee. A disclaimer shall be considered to be delivered to the Committee only when actually received by the Committee. The Committee shall be the sole judge of the content, interpretation and validity of a purported disclaimer. Upon the filing of a valid disclaimer, the Beneficiary shall be considered not to have survived the Participant as to the interest disclaimed. A disclaimer by a Beneficiary shall not be considered to be a transfer of an
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interest in violation of any other provisions under this Plan. No other form of attempted disclaimer shall be recognized by the Committee.
7.5.5. Definitions . When used herein and, unless the Participant has otherwise specified in the Participant's Beneficiary designation, when used in a Beneficiary designation, "issue" means all persons who are lineal descendants of the person whose issue are referred to, including legally adopted descendants and their descendants but not including illegitimate descendants and their descendants; "child" means an issue of the first generation; "per stirpes" means in equal shares among living children of the person whose issue are referred to and the issue (taken collectively) of each deceased child of such person, with such issue taking by right of representation of such deceased child; and "survive" and "surviving" mean living after the death of the Participant.
7.5.6. Special Rules . Unless the Participant has otherwise specified in the Participant's Beneficiary designation, the following rules shall apply:
(a) If there is not sufficient evidence that a Beneficiary was living at the time of the death of the Participant, it shall be deemed that the Beneficiary was not living at the time of the death of the Participant.
(b) The automatic Beneficiaries specified in Section 7.5.3 and the Beneficiaries designated by the Participant shall become fixed at the time of the Participant's death so that, if a Beneficiary survives the Participant but dies before the receipt of all payments due such Beneficiary hereunder, such remaining payments shall be payable to the representative of such Beneficiary's estate.
(c) If the Participant designates as a Beneficiary the person who is the Participant's spouse on the date of the designation, either by name or by relationship, or both, the dissolution, annulment or other legal termination of the marriage between the Participant and such person shall automatically revoke such designation. (The foregoing shall not prevent the Participant from designating a former spouse as a Beneficiary on a form executed by the Participant and received by the Committee after the date of the legal termination of the marriage between the Participant and such former spouse, and during the Participant's lifetime.)
(d) Any designation of a nonspouse Beneficiary by name that is accompanied by a description of relationship to the Participant shall be given effect without regard to whether the relationship to the Participant exists either then or at the Participant's death.
(e) Any designation of a Beneficiary only by statement of relationship to the Participant shall be effective only to designate the person or persons standing in such relationship to the Participant at the Participant's death.
The Committee shall be the sole judge of the content, interpretation and validity of a purported Beneficiary designation.
7.6. Death Prior to Full Distribution . If, at the death of the Participant, any payment to the Participant was due or otherwise pending but not actually paid, the amount of such payment shall be included in the Account which is payable to the Beneficiary (and shall not be paid to the Participant's estate).
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7.7. Facility of Payment . In case of the legal disability, including minority, of a Participant or Beneficiary entitled to receive any distribution under this Plan, payment shall be made by the Employers, if the Committee shall be advised of the existence of such condition:
(a) to the duly appointed guardian, conservator or other legal representative of such Participant or Beneficiary, or
(b) to a person or institution entrusted with the care or maintenance of the incompetent or disabled Participant or Beneficiary, provided such person or institution has satisfied the Committee that the payment will be used for the best interest and assist in the care of such Participant or Beneficiary, and provided further, that no prior claim for said payment has been made by a duly appointed guardian, conservator or other legal representative of such Participant or Beneficiary.
Any payment made in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this section shall constitute a complete discharge of any liability or obligation of the Employers therefor.
7.8. In-Service Distributions .
7.8.1. Pre-Selected In-Service Distributions . If a Participant so elects upon initial enrollment in the Plan under Section 3, distribution will be made to such Participant prior to Termination of Employment under the following rules:
(a) On forms approved and furnished by and filed with the Committee, each Participant has a one-time opportunity to select one or more in-service distribution dates and amounts at the time of initial enrollment only.
(b) No such distribution will be made before the April 1 that follows the third full Plan Year after the Participant first enrolled.
(c) Only one such distribution will be made in any Plan Year.
(d) On forms approved and furnished by and filed with the Committee, any pre-selected distribution date may be extended (one time only), provided that such extension must be received by the Committee at least 12 months before the scheduled date of distribution and, provided that, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Officer, the extension also must be approved in advance by the Committee.
(e) On forms approved and furnished by and filed with the Committee, any pre-selected distribution date may be cancelled (whether or not previously extended), provided that such cancellation must be received by the Committee at least twelve (12) months before the scheduled date of distribution and, provided that, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Officer, the cancellation also must be approved in advance by the Committee.
(f) The distribution amount shall be determined as of the Valuation Date coincident with or next following the pre-selected distribution date and shall be actually paid as soon as practicable after such determination.
7.8.2. On Demand In-Service Distributions . On forms approved and furnished by and filed with the Committee, a Participant may request to receive all or part of such Participant's Account prior to Termination of Employment for any reason, provided that the requested distribution amount will be reduced by a penalty equal to 10% of the requested amount, with the result that the Participant will receive 90% of the requested amount and 10% of the requested amount will be forfeited to the Employers and, provided that, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Officer, the distribution also must be approved in advance by the Committee. The amount of such distribution shall be determined as of the Valuation Date coincident with or next following receipt of the request by the Committee, and, if applicable, the approval of the Committee, and shall be actually paid by the Employers to the Participant as soon as practicable after such determination.
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If a Participant receives such a distribution, such Participant's deferrals under Section 3 will then cease. The Participant may not again elect to defer compensation until the enrollment period for the Plan Year that begins at least twelve (12) months after such distribution.
7.8.3. In-Service Distribution for Financial Hardship . On forms approved and furnished by and filed with the Committee, a Participant may request to receive all or part of such Participant's Account prior to Termination of Employment to alleviate a Financial Hardship and, provided that, with respect to a Participant who is a Section 16 Officer, the distribution also must be approved in advance by the Committee. For purposes of the Plan, "Financial Hardship" means a severe financial hardship to the Participant resulting from a sudden and unexpected illness or accident of the Participant or a dependent (as defined in Section 152(a) of the Code), loss of the Participant's property due to casualty, or other similar extraordinary and unforeseeable emergency circumstances arising as a result of events beyond the control of the Participant. If a hardship is or may be relieved either (a) through reimbursement or compensation by insurance or otherwise, (b) by liquidation of the Participant's assets (to the extent the liquidation of such assets would not itself cause severe financial hardship), or (c) by cessation of deferrals under this Plan or any Section 401(k) plan, then the hardship shall not constitute a Financial Hardship for purposes of this Plan. The amount of such distribution shall be determined as of the Valuation Date next preceding approval of the request by the Committee and shall be actually paid as soon as practicable after such approval. If a Participant receives a distribution due to Financial Hardship, such Participant's deferrals under Section 3 will then cease. The Participant may not again elect to defer compensation until the enrollment period for the Plan Year that begins at least twelve (12) months after such distribution. A Beneficiary of a deceased Participant may also request an early distribution for Financial Hardship.
7.9. Effect of Disability . If the Participant becomes Disabled while actively employed by the Employers or an Affiliate, the Participant may by written notice to the Committee suspend further deferrals while so Disabled. If a Disabled Participant has a Termination of Employment, such Participant will be deemed to be age fifty-five (55) and to have five (5) years of continuous service for purposes of determining distributions under Section 7. For purposes of the Plan, "Disabled" means that the Participant has been determined to be totally and permanently disabled either (a) for social security purposes, (b) for purposes of any Employer-sponsored long term disability plan or policy, or (c) for purposes of worker's compensation.
7.10. Distributions in Cash . All distributions from this Plan shall be made in cash, and no amounts which may be payable under the Plan will be payable in the form of ATK common stock.
8.1. Unfunded and Unsecured Plan . The Plan shall at all times be considered entirely unfunded for tax purposes and for purposes of ERISA and no provision shall at any time be made with respect to segregating assets of any Employer for payment of any amounts under the Plan. The obligation of any Employer to make payments under this Plan constitutes only the unsecured (but legally enforceable) promise of the Employer to make such payments. Any funds invested under the Plan allocable to an Employer shall continue for all purposes to be part of the respective general assets of such Employer and available to the general creditors of the Employer in the event of insolvency (the Employer is generally not paying its debts as such debts become due, taking into account any period of time during which such Employer is permitted to cure any past due payment of such debts, unless such debts are the subject of a bona fide dispute, as interpreted and applied by United States Bankruptcy Courts) or bankruptcy (the Employer is subject to a pending proceeding voluntary or otherwise (including an involuntary petition), as a debtor under the United States Bankruptcy Code) of such
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Employer. No Participant shall have any lien, prior claim or other security interest in any property of any Employer. An Employer shall have no obligation to establish or maintain any fund, trust or account (other than a bookkeeping account or reserve) for the purpose of funding or paying the benefits promised under this Plan. If such a fund, trust or account is established by an Employer, the property therein shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Employer. Unless otherwise paid by ATK, a participating Employer shall be obligated to pay its respective costs of this Plan out of its general assets. All references to accounts, accruals, gains, losses, income, expenses, payments, custodial funds and the like are included merely for the purpose of measuring the obligation of a participating Employer to Participants in this Plan and shall not be construed to impose on the Employer the obligation to create any separate fund for purposes of this Plan.
8.2. Corporate Obligation . Neither any officer of any Employer nor any member of the Committee in any way secures or guarantees the payment of any benefit or amount which may become due and payable hereunder to or with respect to any Participant. Each Participant and other person entitled at any time to payments hereunder shall look solely to the assets of the Employers for such payments as an unsecured, general creditor. After benefits shall have been paid to or with respect to a Participant and such payment purports to cover in full the benefit hereunder, such former Participant or other person or persons, as the case may be, shall have no further right or interest in the other assets of the Employers in connection with this Plan. No person shall be under any liability or responsibility for failure to effect any of the objectives or purposes of this Plan by reason of the insolvency of the Employers.
8.3. The Trust . In order to provide assets from which to fulfill the obligations to the Participants and their Beneficiaries under the Plan, ATK may establish a Trust by a trust agreement with a third party, the Trustee, to which ATK and any participating Employer may, in its discretion, contribute cash or other property to provide for the benefit payments under the Plan. The Trustee for the Trust will have the duty to invest the Trust assets and funds in accordance with the terms of such Trust. ATK shall be entitled at any time, and from time to time, in its sole discretion, to substitute assets of at least equal fair market value for any assets held in the Trust established by ATK. All rights associated with the assets of the Trust will be exercised by the Trustee of the Trust or the person designated by such Trustee, and will in no event be exercisable by or rest with Participants or their Beneficiaries. The Trust shall provide that in the event of the insolvency of ATK, the Trustee shall hold the assets for the benefit of the general creditors of ATK.
SECTION 9
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
9.1. Amendment and Termination . The Board of Directors may unilaterally amend the Plan Statement prospectively, retroactively or both, at any time and for any reason deemed sufficient by it without notice to any person affected by this Plan and may likewise terminate this Plan both with regard to persons receiving benefits and persons expecting to receive benefits in the future; provided, however, that:
(a) the benefit, if any, payable to or with respect to a Participant who has had a Termination of Employment as of the effective date of such amendment or the effective date of such termination shall not be, without the written consent of the Participant, diminished or delayed by such amendment or termination (but the Board of Directors may terminate the Plan completely and provide for immediate payment of all Accounts under the Plan in single lump sum payments), and
(b) the benefit, if any, payable to or with respect to each other Participant determined as if such Participant had a Termination of Employment on the effective date of such amendment or the effective date of such termination shall not be, without the written consent of the Participant,
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diminished or delayed by such amendment or termination (but the Board of Directors may terminate the Plan completely and provide for immediate payment of all Accounts under the Plan in single lump sum payments).
9.2. No Oral Amendments . No modification of the terms of the Plan Statement or termination of this Plan shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed on behalf of the Board of Directors by a person authorized to execute such writing. No oral representation concerning the interpretation or effect of the Plan Statement shall be effective to amend the Plan Statement.
9.3. Plan Binding on Successors . ATK will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of ATK), by agreement, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Plan in the same manner and to the same extent that ATK would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place.
SECTION 10
DETERMINATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS
10.1. Determinations . The Board of Directors and the Committee shall make such determinations as may be required from time to time in the administration of this Plan. The Board of Directors and the Committee shall have the discretionary authority and responsibility to interpret and construe the Plan Statement and to determine all factual and legal questions under this Plan, including but not limited to the entitlement of Participants and Beneficiaries, and the amounts of their respective interests. Each interested party may act and rely upon all information reported to them hereunder and need not inquire into the accuracy thereof, nor be charged with any notice to the contrary.
10.2. Rules and Regulations . Any rule not in conflict or at variance with the provisions hereof may be adopted by the Committee.
10.3. Method of Executing Instruments . Information to be supplied or written notices to be made or consents to be given by the Committee pursuant to any provision of the Plan Statement may be signed in the name of the Committee by any officer who has been authorized to make such certification or to give such notices or consents.
10.4. Claims Procedure . The claims procedure set forth in this Section 10.4 shall be the exclusive administrative procedure for the disposition of claims for benefits arising under this Plan.
10.4.1. Original Claim . Any person may, if he or she so desires, file with the Committee a written claim for benefits under this Plan. Within ninety (90) days after the filing of such a claim, the Committee shall notify the claimant in writing whether the claim is upheld or denied in whole or in part or shall furnish the claimant a written notice describing specific special circumstances requiring a specified amount of additional time (but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the claim was filed) to reach a decision on the claim. If the claim is denied in whole or in part, the Committee shall state in writing:
(a) the specific reasons for the denial;
(b) the specific references to the pertinent provisions of the Plan Statement on which the denial is based;
(c) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary; and
(d) an explanation of the claims review procedure set forth in this section.
10.4.2. Review of Denied Claim . Within sixty (60) days after receipt of notice that the claim has been denied in whole or in part, the claimant may file with the Board of Directors a written
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request for a review and may, in conjunction therewith, submit written issues and comments. Within sixty (60) days after the filing of such a request for review, the Board of Directors shall notify the claimant in writing whether, upon review, the claim was upheld or denied in whole or in part or shall furnish the claimant a written notice describing specific special circumstances requiring a specified amount of additional time (but not more than one hundred twenty (120) days from the date the request for review was filed) to reach a decision on the request for review.
10.4.3. General Rules .
(a) No inquiry or question shall be deemed to be a claim or a request for a review of a denied claim unless made in accordance with the claims procedure. The Committee may require that any claim for benefits and any request for a review of a denied claim be filed on forms to be furnished by the Committee upon request.
(b) All decisions on Original claims shall be made by the Committee and all decisions on requests for a review of denied claims shall be made by the Board of Directors.
(c) the Committee and the Board of Directors may, in their discretion, hold one or more hearings on a claim or a request for a review of a denied claim.
(d) A claimant may be represented by a lawyer or other representative (at the claimant's own expense), but the Committee and the Board of Directors reserves the right to require the claimant to furnish written authorization. A claimant's representative shall be entitled, upon request, to copies of all notices given to the claimant.
(e) The decision of the Committee on a claim and a decision of the Board of Directors on a request for a review of a denied claim shall be served on the claimant in writing. If a decision or notice is not received by a claimant within the time specified, the claim or request for a review of a denied claim shall be deemed to have been denied.
(f) Prior to filing a claim or a request for a review of a denied claim, the claimant or his or her representative shall have a reasonable opportunity to review a copy of the Plan Statement and all other pertinent documents in the possession of the Committee and the Board of Directors.
(g) The Committee and the Board of Directors may permanently or temporarily delegate its responsibilities under this claims procedure to an individual or a committee of individuals.
10.4.4. Disability Claims . Effective for claims filed on or after January 1, 2002, any review of an appeal of a determination with respect to the disability of an eligible employee must meet the following standards: the review does not afford deference to the initial adverse determination; the review is conducted by an appropriate person who is neither the party who made the initial adverse benefit determination that is the subject of the appeal nor a subordinate of such party; the review provides for the appropriate person to consult with health care professionals with appropriate training and experience in the field of medicine involved in the medical judgment in deciding the appeal of an adverse benefit determination that is based in whole or in part on a medical judgment; and the review provides for the identification of the medical or vocational experts whose advice was obtained in connection with the claimant's adverse benefit determination, without regard to whether the advice was relied upon in making the determination. Furthermore, effective for claims filed on or after January 1, 2002, the ninety (90) day period described in these procedures shall be reduced to forty-five (45) days in the case of a claim of the disability. The forty-five (45) day period may be extended by thirty (30) days if the Committee determines the extension is necessary to circumstances outside the control of the Committee, and the claimant is notified prior to the end of the forty-five (45) day period. If prior to the end of the thirty (30) day extension period, the Committee determines that additional time is necessary, the period may be extended for a second thirty (30) day period, provided the claimant is notified prior to the end of
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the first thirty (30) day extension period and such notice specifies the circumstances requiring the extension and the date as of which the Committee expects to render a decision. Effective for claims filed on or after January 1, 2002, the sixty (60) day period described in these procedures shall be reduced to forty-five (45) days with respect to the appeal of the denial of the claim of disability by an eligible employee. The forty-five (45) day period may be extended by an additional forty-five (45) days if the Board of Directors determines the extension is necessary to circumstances outside the control of the Board of Directors, and the claimant is notified prior to the end of the initial forty-five (45) day period.
10.5. Limitations and Exhaustion .
10.5.1. Limitations . No claim shall be considered under these administrative procedures unless it is filed with the Committee within one (1) year after the claimant knew (or reasonably should have known) of the principal facts on which the claim is based. Every untimely claim shall be denied by the Committee without regard to the merits of the claim. No legal action (whether arising under section 502 or section 510 of ERISA or under any other statute or non-statutory law) may be brought by any claimant on any matter pertaining to this Plan unless the legal action is commenced in the proper forum before the earlier of:
(a) two (2) years after the claimant knew (or reasonably should have known) of the principal facts on which the claim is based, or
(b) ninety (90) days after the claimant has exhausted these administrative procedures.
Knowledge of all facts that a Participant knew (or reasonably should have known) shall be imputed to each claimant who is or claims to be a Beneficiary of the Participant (or otherwise claims to derive an entitlement by reference to a Participant) for the purpose of applying the one (1) year and two (2) year periods.
10.5.2. Exhaustion Required . The exhaustion of these administrative procedures is mandatory for resolving every claim and dispute arising under this Plan. As to such claims and disputes:
(a) no claimant shall be permitted to commence any legal action relating to any such claim or dispute (whether arising under section 502 or section 510 of ERISA or under any other statute or non-statutory law) unless a timely claim has been filed under these administrative procedures and these administrative procedures have been exhausted; and
(b) in any such legal action all explicit and implicit determinations by the Committee and the Board of Directors (including, but not limited to, determinations as to whether the claim was timely filed) shall be afforded the maximum deference permitted by law.
SECTION 11
PLAN ADMINISTRATION
11.1. Officers . Except as hereinafter provided, functions generally assigned to ATK shall be discharged by its officers or delegated and allocated as provided herein.
11.2. Chief Executive Officer . Except as hereinafter provided, the CEO may delegate or redelegate and allocate and reallocate to one or more persons or to a committee of persons jointly or severally, and whether or not such persons are directors, officers or employees, such functions assigned to ATK generally hereunder as the CEO may from time to time deem advisable.
11.3. Board of Directors . Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall have the exclusive authority, which may not be delegated, to amend the Plan Statement and to terminate this Plan.
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11.4. Committee . The Committee shall:
(a) keep a record of all its proceedings and acts and keep all books of account, records and other data as may be necessary for the proper administration of the Plan; notify the Employers of any action taken by the Committee and, when required, notify any other interested person or persons;
(b) determine from the records of the Employers the compensation, status and other facts regarding Participants and other employees;
(c) prescribe forms to be used for distributions, notifications, etc., as may be required in the administration of the Plan;
(d) set up such rules, applicable to all Participants similarly situated, as are deemed necessary to carry out the terms of this Plan Statement;
(e) perform all other acts reasonably necessary for administering the Plan and carrying out the provisions of this Plan Statement and performing the duties imposed on it by the Board of Directors of ATK;
(f) resolve all questions of administration of the Plan not specifically referred to in this section;
(g) in accordance with regulations of the Secretary of Labor, provide adequate notice in writing to any claimant whose claim for benefits under the Plan has been denied, setting forth the specific reasons for such denial, written in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant; and
(h) to the extent appropriate, delegate or redelegate to one or more persons, jointly or severally, and whether or not such persons are members of the Committee or employees of any Employer, such functions assigned to the Committee hereunder as it may from time to time deem advisable.
If there shall at any time be three (3) or more members of the Committee serving hereunder who are qualified to perform a particular act, the same may be performed, on behalf of all, by a majority of those qualified, with or without the concurrence of the minority. No person who failed to join or concur in such act shall be held liable for the consequences thereof, except to the extent that liability is imposed under ERISA.
11.5. Delegation . The Board of Directors and the members of the Committee shall not be liable for an act or omission of another person with regard to a responsibility that has been allocated to or delegated to such other person pursuant to the terms of the Plan Statement or pursuant to procedures set forth in the Plan Statement.
11.6. Conflict of Interest . If any individual to whom authority has been delegated or redelegated hereunder shall also be a Participant in this Plan, such Participant shall have no authority with respect to any matter specially affecting such Participant's individual rights hereunder or the interest of a person superior to him or her in the organization (as distinguished from the rights of all Participants and Beneficiaries or a broad class of Participants and Beneficiaries), all such authority being reserved exclusively to other individuals as the case may be, to the exclusion of such Participant, and such Participant shall act only in such Participant's individual capacity in connection with any such matter.
11.7. Administrator . ATK shall be the administrator for purposes of section 3(16)(A) of ERISA.
11.8. Service of Process . In the absence of any designation to the contrary by the Committee, the General Counsel of ATK is designated as the appropriate and exclusive agent for the receipt of process directed to this Plan in any legal proceeding, including arbitration, involving this Plan.
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11.9. Expenses . All expenses of administering this Plan shall be borne by the Employers.
11.10. Tax Withholding . The Employers shall withhold the amount of any federal, state or local income tax or other tax required to be withheld by the Employers under applicable law with respect to any amount payable under this Plan.
11.11. Certifications . Information to be supplied or written notices to be made or consents to be given by the Committee pursuant to any provision of this Plan may be signed in the name of the Committee by any officer who has been authorized to make such certification or to give such notices or consents.
11.12. Errors in Computations . The Employers shall not be liable or responsible for any error in the computation of the Account or the determination of any benefit payable to or with respect to any Participant resulting from any misstatement of fact made by the Participant or by or on behalf of any survivor to whom such benefit shall be payable, directly or indirectly, to the Employers and used by the Committee in determining the benefit. The Committee shall not be obligated or required to increase the benefit payable to or with respect to such Participant which, on discovery of the misstatement, is found to be understated as a result of such misstatement of the Participant. However, the benefit of any Participant which is overstated by reason of any such misstatement or any other reason shall be reduced to the amount appropriate in view of the truth (and to recover any prior overpayment).
12.1. Applicable Laws .
12.1.1. ERISA Status . This Plan is adopted with the understanding that it is an unfunded plan maintained primarily for the purpose of providing deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees as provided in section 201(2), section 301(3) and section 401(a)(1) of ERISA. Each provision shall be interpreted and administered accordingly.
12.1.2. IRC Status . This Plan is intended to be a nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement. The rules of section 401(a) et. seq. of the Code shall not apply to this Plan. The rules of section 3121(v) and section 3306(r)(2) of the Code shall apply to this Plan.
12.1.3. References to Laws . Any reference in the Plan Statement to a statute or regulation shall be considered also to mean and refer to any subsequent amendment or replacement of that statute or regulation.
12.2. Effect on Other Plans . This Plan shall not alter, enlarge or diminish any person's employment rights or obligations or rights or obligations under any other employee pension benefit or employee welfare benefit plan.
12.3. Disqualification . Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan Statement or any election or designation made under this Plan, any potential Beneficiary who feloniously and intentionally kills a Participant shall be deemed for all purposes of this Plan and all elections and designations made under this Plan to have died before such Participant. A final judgment of conviction of felonious and intentional killing is conclusive for this purpose. In the absence of a conviction of felonious and intentional killing, the Committee shall determine whether the killing was felonious and intentional for this purpose.
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12.4. Rules of Document Construction .
(a) An individual shall be considered to have attained a given age on such individual's birthday for that age (and not on the day before). Individuals born on February 29 in a leap year shall be considered to have their birthdays on February 28 in each year that is not a leap year.
(b) Whenever appropriate, words used herein in the singular may be read in the plural, or words used herein in the plural may be read in the singular; the masculine may include the feminine; and the words "hereof," "herein" or "hereunder" or other similar compounds of the word "here" shall mean and refer to the entire Plan Statement and not to any particular paragraph or Section of the Plan Statement unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary.
(c) The titles given to the various Sections of the Plan Statement are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not part of the Plan Statement, and they shall not be considered in determining the purpose, meaning or intent of any provision hereof.
(d) Notwithstanding any thing apparently to the contrary contained in the Plan Statement, the Plan Statement shall be construed and administered to prevent the duplication of benefits provided under this Plan and any other qualified or nonqualified plan maintained in whole or in part by the Employers.
12.5. Choice of Law . This instrument has been executed and delivered in the State of Minnesota and has been drawn in conformity to the laws of that State and shall, except to the extent that federal law is controlling, be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
12.6. No Employment Contract . This Plan is not and shall not be deemed to constitute a contract of employment between an Employer and any person, nor shall anything herein contained be deemed to give any person any right to be retained in an Employer's employ or in any way limit or restrict the Employer's right or power to discharge any person at any time and to treat any person without regard to the effect which such treatment might have upon him or her as a Participant in this Plan. Neither the terms of the Plan Statement nor the benefits under this Plan nor the continuance of the Plan shall be a term of the employment of any employee. The Employers shall not be obliged to continue this Plan.
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TRUST AGREEMENT
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ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
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TRUST AGREEMENT
FOR
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
THIS TRUST AGREEMENT is made this 1st day of January, 2003, by and between Alliant Techsystems Inc., a Delaware corporation ("ATK"), and U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association organized under the laws of the United States ("Trustee"), and any successor provided for in the Trust hereby evidenced, as Trustee.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, ATK and certain affiliated business organizations (together, the "Employers") have established and maintain the Alliant Techsystems Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"), an unfunded deferred compensation plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the benefit of certain highly paid or management level employees; and
WHEREAS, The Employers have incurred and expect to incur liabilities pursuant to the terms of the Plan and wish to establish an irrevocable trust (hereinafter referred to as the "Trust") and to contribute to such Trust assets that shall be held therein subject to the claims of the creditors of the Employers in the event the Employers become Insolvent, until paid to Plan Participants and their Beneficiaries in such manner and at such times as specified in the Plan or to be applied as otherwise provided for herein; and
WHEREAS, It is the intention of the Employers that amounts contributed to the Trust and the earnings thereon shall be used, subject to the claims of the creditors of the Employers in the event the Employers become Insolvent, to provide the Employers with a source of funds to assist in satisfying the liabilities under the Plan, and, upon satisfaction of all liabilities of the Employers with respect to all Plan Participants (and their Beneficiaries, if applicable), or, if excess assets are held in the Trust as herein defined, the assets, if any, remaining in the Trust shall revert to ATK; and
WHEREAS, The Employers and the Trustee intend that the existence of the Trust shall not alter the characteristics of the Plan as an unfunded plan maintained primarily for the purpose of providing deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees for purposes of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and shall not be construed to provide income for federal income tax purposes to a Plan Participant (or his or her Beneficiary) prior to the actual payment of benefits under the Plan; and
WHEREAS, The Trustee has agreed to serve as trustee of such Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual undertakings of ATK and the Trustee, the parties do hereby establish the Trust and agree that the Trust shall be comprised, held, and disposed of as follows:
Unless the context requires otherwise, definitions as used herein shall have the same meaning as in the Plan when applied to said Plan.
1.1. Beneficiary shall mean the person or persons designated by a Participant or otherwise determined pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
1.2. Board of Directors the Board of Directors of ATK or its successor. "Board of Directors" shall also mean and refer to any properly authorized committee of the Board of Directors.
1.3. Change of Control shall mean the occurrence of any of the following:
(a) The acquisition by any person, entity or "group," within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (excluding for this purpose, any employee benefit plan of ATK or any of its "subsidiaries" which acquires beneficial ownership of voting securities of ATK) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of fifty percent (50%) or more of either the then outstanding shares of stock or the combined voting power of then outstanding voting securities of ATK, in one transaction or a series of transactions; or
(b) Individuals who, as of January 1, 2003, constituted the Board of Directors (the "Continuing Directors") cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors without the affirmative consent and approval of the Continuing Directors, provided that any person becoming a director of ATK subsequent to January 1, 2003, whose election, or nomination for election by the stockholders of ATK, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the Continuing Directors (other than an election or nomination of an individual whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or threatened solicitation with respect to the election or removal of directors of ATK, as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) shall be, for purposes of the Plan, considered as though such person were a Continuing Director; or
(c) (i) the occurrence of a merger, consolidation or reorganization of ATK in which, as a consequence of the transaction, no affirmative consent and approval of the Continuing Directors is obtained, and either the Continuing Directors do not constitute a majority of the directors of the continuing or surviving corporation or any person, entity or "group," within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, controls fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the continuing or surviving corporation; (ii) the occurrence of any sale, lease or other transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of ATK (at least 80%); or (iii) the adoption by ATK of a plan for its liquidation or dissolution.
(d) For purposes of this definition of "Change of Control," the term "subsidiary" shall mean any corporation, the majority of the outstanding voting stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by ATK.
1.4. Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.5. Committee the Alliant Pension and Retirement Committee ("PRC") consisting of not less than three members who are officers of ATK appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
1.6. Effective Date shall mean January 1, 2003.
1.7. ERISA shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
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1.8. Funding Amount shall mean the amount that is sufficient to pay each Plan Participant or his or her Beneficiary the benefits to which such Plan Participants or their Beneficiaries (excluding any supplemental death benefit under the second sentence of Section 7.4.2 of the Plan document) would be entitled pursuant to the terms of the Plan as of the date on which such amount is determined.
1.9. General Creditors shall mean the general unsecured creditors of the Employers.
1.10. Insolvent and Insolvency shall mean that ATK or any participating Employer
(a) is generally not paying its debts as such debts become due (taking into account any period of time during which such Employer is permitted to cure any past due payment of such debts) unless such debts are the subject of a bona fide dispute, as interpreted and applied by United States Bankruptcy Courts; or
(b) is subject to a pending proceeding voluntary or otherwise (including an involuntary petition), as a debtor under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
1.11. Investment Manager shall mean the investment manager or investment managers, as that term is defined under Section 3(38) of ERISA, appointed by the Committee to direct the investment of any part or all of the assets of the Trust Fund in accordance with Section 5.
1.12. Participant shall mean an individual who participates in the Plan pursuant to the terms of the Plan. Except after a Change of Control as provided in Section 3, the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer of ATK may (subject to the terms of the Plan) add or delete Participants.
1.13. Plan Administrator shall mean ATK.
1.14. Trust Agreement shall mean this written instrument, which is intended to constitute an irrevocable, grantor trust, of which ATK is the grantor, within the meaning of subpart E, part I, subchapter J, chapter 1, subtitle A of the Code and shall be construed accordingly, as the same may be amended from time to time.
1.15. Trust Fund shall mean all sums of money and other property, all investments and reinvestments made therewith, or the proceeds thereof, and all investment earnings and profits thereon held by the Trustee under this Trust Agreement.
1.16. Trustee shall mean U.S. Bank National Association, and any successor trustee appointed pursuant to Section 8.
1.17. Valuation Date shall mean (a) each Valuation Date under the Plan, (b) the date on which a Change of Control occurs, (c) the effective date of a Trustee's resignation or removal, (d) the date of termination of the Trust, and (e) such other dates as ATK and the Trustee may mutually determine.
SECTION 2
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRUST
2.1. Trust . ATK hereby establishes the Trust with the Trustee, which Trust shall consist of such sums of money and other property acceptable to the Trustee as from time to time have been and shall be paid or delivered by ATK to the Trustee as provided herein. The Trust Fund shall be held in trust by the Trustee, and shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this Trust Agreement.
2.2. Description of Trust . ATK represents and agrees that:
(a) the Trust is intended to be a grantor trust, of which ATK is the grantor, within the meaning of subpart E, part I, subchapter J, chapter 1, subtitle A of the Code and shall be construed accordingly;
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(b) a true and correct copy of the Plan, as in effect on the Effective Date hereof, is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and ATK shall file with the Trustee, promptly upon its adoption, a true and correct copy of each amendment to the Plan;
(c) the Trust is intended to provide a source of funds to assist the Employers in meeting liabilities under the Plan as provided herein subject to the claims of General Creditors in the event of Insolvency, and subject to and in accordance with Section 6.5 hereof, the balance of the Trust Fund, if any, remaining after payment of the obligations of ATK under the Plan will revert to ATK in accordance with the Trust Agreement;
(d) contributions by the Employers to the Trust which are made coincident with and subsequent to the Effective Date shall be in amounts determined under Section 3 hereof, and ATK agrees that contributions will be made to the Trust as provided therein;
(e) the principal of the Trust and any earnings thereon shall be held by the Trustee separate and apart from other funds of the Employers for the benefit of Plan Participants, their Beneficiaries and the General Creditors as herein set forth;
(f) the Trust shall constitute an unfunded arrangement and shall not affect the status of the Plan as an unfunded plan;
(g) Participants and their Beneficiaries shall have no preferred claim on, or any beneficial ownership interest in, assets of the Trust, to the extent that any rights are created under the Plan and the Trust, any such rights shall be mere unsecured contractual rights of Participants and their Beneficiaries against the Employers under the Plan, and such Participants, or their Beneficiaries, shall have only the unsecured promise of the Employers that such payments will be made, any assets held by the Trust will be subject to the claims of General Creditors under federal and state law in the event of Insolvency, as defined herein, with no preference whatsoever given to claims of Participants or their Beneficiaries over claims of other general unsecured creditors of ATK; and
(h) to the extent the Plan is covered by ERISA, the Plan is a plan for a select group of management or highly compensated employees, and as such is exempt from the requirements of Parts 2, 3 and 4 of ERISA, and ATK further represents that the Plan is not a qualified plan subject to the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code and, therefore, is not subject to any requirements under the Code that are applicable to tax-qualified plans.
2.3. Irrevocability . The Trust shall be irrevocable from the Effective Date, and the assets of the Trust Fund shall be held in accordance with the provisions hereof for the purpose of providing assets to assist the Employers in meeting the obligations to Participants under the Plan and to satisfy the claims of General Creditors in the event of Insolvency, and defraying the expenses of the Trust. Except as otherwise provided herein and in the event of Insolvency, no part of the income or corpus of the Trust Fund shall be recoverable by or for the benefit of ATK.
2.4. Acceptance by the Trustee . By executing this Trust Agreement, the Trustee accepts the Trust established under this Trust Agreement on the terms and subject to the provisions set forth herein, and agrees to discharge and perform fully and faithfully all of the duties and obligations imposed upon it under this Trust Agreement.
3.1. Trust Requirements . The Trust is intended to constitute a valid trust under the law of the State of Minnesota.
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3.2. Amounts Contributed to the Trust . The Trustee shall receive and hold as part of the Trust Fund such assets as may be transferred or contributed to it from time to time by the Employers pursuant to this Trust Agreement to assist in satisfying obligations to Participants pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
3.3. Obligations of Trustee . The Trustee shall not be responsible for the administration of the Plan, but shall only have the responsibility to hold, invest, reinvest, dispose of and administer the Trust Fund in accordance with this Trust Agreement as now in effect or hereafter amended.
3.4. Contributions . ATK shall initially deposit with the Trustee in trust an amount determined by ATK in its sole discretion, which amount shall become the principal of the Trust. Thereafter, the Employers in their sole discretion, may at any time, or from time to time, make additional deposits of cash or other property in trust with the Trustee to augment the principal to be held, administered and disposed of by the Trustee as provided in this Trust Agreement. Neither the Trustee nor any Plan Participant or Beneficiary shall have any right to compel additional deposits. However, subject to any applicable limitations and requirements of the law and unless otherwise prohibited by the requirements applicable with respect to grantor trusts or otherwise cause the amounts held in the Trust to be included in the gross income of any Plan Participant or Beneficiary, in the event of a Change of Control, ATK shall, as soon as possible, but in no event longer than thirty (30) days following the Change of Control, make an irrevocable contribution to the Trust of an amount equal to the Funding Amount (less Trust assets) as determined as of the date on which the Change of Control occurred. As of each Valuation Date following a Change of Control, and until the entire Trust Fund has been distributed, the independent public accountants for ATK shall recalculate the Funding Amount. During the life of the Trust following a Change of Control but no later than thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar year, ATK shall, subject to any applicable limitations and requirements of the law and unless otherwise prohibited by the requirements applicable with respect to grantor trusts or otherwise cause the amounts held in the Trust to be included in the gross income of any Plan Participant or Beneficiary, contribute to the Trust for each calendar year such amount as is necessary to cause the Trust assets to be equal to the Funding Amount determined as of the last day of such calendar year. The independent public accountants for ATK shall provide the Trustee with written notice of the amount necessary to cause the Trust assets to be equal to the Funding Amount on or before the last day of such calendar year. Any such contributions made under this Section 3.4 to the Trustee do not discharge or release the Employers of their obligations under the Plan or Section 6.2 hereof to pay benefits to Plan Participants or their Beneficiaries, and shall at all times be subject to the provisions of Section 7.
3.5. No Dilution of Trust .
(a) Participants Benefitting from Trust Frozen on Change of Control . As soon as administratively feasible following the end of each quarter of the Plan Year, the independent organization selected by ATK to administer the Plan will provide to ATK and to the Trustee a list of the then Participants (the "Participant List"). After a Change of Control, only the Participants (and their beneficiaries) who are listed on the latest Participant List so provided to the Trustee before the date of the Change of Control (the "Latest Participant List") shall be eligible for payments from the Trust Fund. Except as described in Section 3.5(b), The Trustee shall have no liability, responsibility or obligation with respect to any Participant who is not named in the Latest Participant List.
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(b) Exception for New Participants if Funding Added . Notwithstanding the foregoing, one or more Participants may be added to the Latest Participant List if: (a) ATK delivers to the Trustee a determination by the independent public accountants of ATK of a revised Funding Amount calculated based upon the Participants named in the Latest Participant List and the proposed additional Participants (the "New Funding Amount") and (b) the Employers deliver to the Trustee additional assets in an amount necessary to make the Trust assets equal to the New Funding Amount. If the Trustee determines that assets of the Trust Fund, including such additional assets, equal or exceed the New Funding Amount, the Trustee shall add such new Participants to the Latest Participant List.
SECTION 4
ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION
4.1. Trustee Record Keeping . The Trustee shall keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed records of all investments, receipts, disbursements, and all other transactions related to the Trust Fund made by the Trustee hereunder. All such records shall be open to inspection and audit at all reasonable times by any person designated by ATK. All such records shall be preserved (in original form, or on microfilm, magnetic tape, or any other similar process) for such period as ATK may determine and Trustee shall agree but such records shall be maintained and available for examination for a period of at least seven years, and the Trustee may only destroy such records after first notifying ATK in writing of its intention to do so, and transferring to ATK any of such records requested by ATK.
4.2. Alliant Record Keeping. ATK shall keep full, accurate, and detailed books and records with respect to the Participants and benefits paid and payable under the Plan, which records shall be made available to the Trustee at its request.
4.3. Periodic Accounting. Within sixty (60) days following a Valuation Date, the Trustee shall deliver to ATK a written accounting, dated as of the Valuation Date, of its administration of the Trust Fund during the period from the most recent Valuation Date to the date of such current Valuation Date, which accounting shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) Such accounting shall set forth all investments, receipts, disbursements, and other transactions effected by the Trustee during the period from the most recent Valuation Date to the date of such current Valuation Date, including a description of all securities and investments purchased and sold, with the cost or net proceeds of such purchases or sales (accrued interest paid or receivable being shown separately), and showing all cash, securities and other property held in the Trust Fund at the end of such year or other period, as the case may be. In making a valuation, all cash, securities or other property held in the Trust Fund shall be valued at their then fair market value and insurance policies shall be valued at net cash surrender value. The accounting shall be in a format as may be mutually agreed upon by the Trustee and ATK.
(b) If within ninety (90) days after the delivery of such written accounting, ATK has not delivered to the Trustee notice of any objection to any act or transaction of the Trustee, the initial accounting shall become an account stated as between the Trustee and ATK. If any objection has been delivered to the Trustee by ATK, and if ATK is satisfied that it should be withdrawn, ATK shall signify its approval of the accounting in writing filed with the Trustee, and the accounting shall become an account stated as between the Trustee and ATK. If the accounting is adjusted following an objection thereto, the Trustee shall file and deliver the adjusted accounting to ATK. If within fifteen (15) days after such filing of an adjusted accounting, ATK has not delivered to the Trustee notice of any objection to the transactions as so adjusted, the adjusted accounting shall become an account stated as between the Trustee and ATK.
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4.4. Administrative Powers of Trustee. Except to the extent that authority with respect to the administration of the Trust has been allocated to others in accordance with this Trust Agreement and subject to Sections 5 and 7, the Trustee shall have exclusive authority and discretion to manage and administer the Trust. The Trustee shall act with the care, skill, prudence and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims, provided, however, the Trustee shall incur no liability to any person for any action taken pursuant to a direction, request or approval given by ATK which is contemplated by, and in conformity with, the terms of the Plan or this Trust Agreement and is given in writing by ATK. In the event of a dispute between ATK and a party, the Trustee may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute. The responsibility for maintenance of individual benefit records shall be retained by ATK, and may be delegated to such person or entity as ATK may employ from time to time. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Trustee shall have, without exclusion, all powers conferred on trustees by law and, without limiting the foregoing, shall have the following administrative powers, rights, and duties in addition to those provided elsewhere in this Trust Agreement:
(a) to manage, sell, insure, and otherwise deal with all assets held by the Trustee on such terms and conditions as the Trustee shall decide, provided, however, that if ATK delivers written instructions to the Trustee prior to a Change of Control, the Trustee shall follow such instructions;
(b) when directed by ATK pursuant to Section 6, to make payments from the Trust Fund to Participants or Beneficiaries, and when required by Section 7 to distribute the Trust Fund pursuant to the provisions thereunder;
(c) except as provided in Section 6 and Section 7, to waive, modify, reduce, compromise, release, contest, submit to arbitration, or settle or extend the time of payment of any claims, debts, damages, or demands of any nature in favor of or against the Trustee or all or any part of the Trust Fund;
(d) to retain any disputed property until an appropriate final adjudication or release is obtained, and to represent the Trust in, or commence or defend, any litigation the Trustee considers in its discretion necessary in connection with the Trust Fund;
(e) to withhold, prior to a Change of Control, if ATK so directs, all or any part of any payment required to be made hereunder as may be necessary and proper to protect the Trustee or the Trust Fund against any liability or claim on account of any estate, inheritance, income or other tax or assessment attributable to any amount payable hereunder, and to discharge any such liability with any part or all of such payment so withheld in accordance with Section 6.6;
(f) to maintain records reflecting all receipts and payments under this Trust Agreement and such other records as ATK may specify and to which the Trustee agrees, which records may be audited from time to time by ATK or anyone named by ATK; and to furnish a written accounting to ATK as of each Valuation Date, as provided in Section 4.3;
(g) if an insurance policy is held as an asset of the Trust, the Trustee shall have no power to name a beneficiary of the policy other than the Trust, to assign the policy (as distinct from conversion of the policy to a different form) other than to a successor Trustee, or to loan to any person the proceeds of any borrowing against such policy;
(h) to furnish ATK with such information for tax or other purposes which ATK may reasonably request and which the Trustee may not unreasonably withhold;
(i) to employ actuaries, accountants, advisors, agents, legal counsel (who, except following a Change of Control, may be legal counsel to ATK and who are not in the Trustee's reasonable judgment deemed to have a conflict of interest), consultants, custodians, depositories, experts and
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other providers of services, to consult with them with respect to the implementation and construction of this Trust Agreement, the duties of the Trustee hereunder, the transactions contemplated by this Trust Agreement, or any act which the Trustee proposes to take or omit, and to reasonably rely upon the advice of and services performed by such persons, the reasonable expenses of which shall be charged to the Trust Fund unless otherwise paid by ATK; to delegate discretionary powers to such persons and to reasonably rely upon information and advice furnished by such persons; provided that each such delegation and the acceptance thereof by each such person shall be in writing, and provided further that the Trustee may not delegate its responsibilities as to the management or control of the assets of the Trust Fund;
(j) subject to Section 7, to make payments to Participants or Beneficiaries, including after a Change of Control, as provided in Section 6 hereof;
(k) to determine whether ATK (or any other participating Employer under the Plan) is Insolvent, and to hold assets of the Trust Fund for the benefit of General Creditors in the event of Insolvency, as provided in Section 7 hereof;
(l) to perform all other acts which in the Trustee's judgment are appropriate for the proper protection, management, investment, and distribution of the Trust Fund, and to carry out the purposes of the Trust.
5.1. Generally. With respect to assets for which the Trustee has investment responsibility, the Trustee shall invest and reinvest the principal and income of the Trust as provided in this Trust Agreement, subject to the standard in Section 4.4, and keep the Trust Fund invested, without distinction between principal and income, in accordance with the written investment guidelines mutually agreed upon by ATK and the Trustee prior to a Change of Control (which shall be attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference), and provided to the Trustee by ATK.
5.2. Investment Powers of Trustee. Except to the extent that authority with respect to the management of all or a portion of the Trust Fund has been allocated to others in accordance with this Trust Agreement, the Trustee shall have exclusive authority and discretion to manage and control the Trust Fund, subject only to the investment guidelines that are mutually agreed upon by the Trustee and ATK from time to time and which shall be attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. The authority to assume responsibility for investment of assets of the Trust Fund has been retained by the Committee prior to a Change of Control. The authority to hold assets of the Trust Fund may be allocated to one or more custodians or insurance companies but only in the sole discretion of the Trustee. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Trustee shall have, without exclusion, all powers conferred on trustees by applicable law and, without limiting the foregoing, shall have the following powers, rights, and duties in addition to those provided elsewhere in this Trust Agreement:
(a) to invest and reinvest in any property wherever situated, whether real, personal, mixed, foreign or domestic, including common and preferred stocks, bonds, notes, and debentures (including convertible stocks and securities), shares of registered investment companies (i.e., mutual funds, including mutual funds for which the Trustee or any affiliate of the Trustee serves as investment advisor, custodian or other service provider as disclosed in the current mutual fund prospectus to be provided to ATK), leaseholds, mortgages (including, without limitation, any collective or part interest in any bond and mortgage or note and mortgage), certificates of deposits, life insurance contracts, guaranteed investment contracts, and guaranteed annuity contracts, all regardless of diversification and without being limited to investments authorized by law for the investment of trust funds;
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(b) to invest and reinvest part or all of the Trust Fund in any deposit accounts, deposit administration fund maintained by a legal reserve life insurance company in accordance with an agreement between the Trustee and such insurance company, a group annuity contract or life insurance policies issued by such insurance company to the Trustee as contract holder, any interest bearing deposits held by any financial institution having total capital and surplus of at least Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000), investments in any stocks, bonds, debentures, mutual fund shares, notes, commercial paper, treasury bills, and any mutual, common, commingled or collective trust funds or pooled investment funds, and to diversify such investments so as to minimize the risk of losses;
(c) to commingle assets of the Trust Fund, for investment purposes only, with assets of any common, collective, or commingled trust fund which has been or may hereafter be established and maintained by the Trustee, or by any other institution and to make withdrawals therefrom; provided that to the extent that any part or all of the assets of the Trust Fund for which the Trustee has investment responsibility are invested in any such common, collective or commingled trust fund or pooled investment fund which is maintained by a bank or other institution (including a bank or trust company acting as Trustee), the provisions of the documents under which such common, collective or commingled trust fund or pooled investment fund are maintained shall govern any investment therein and provided further that prior to investing any portion of the Trust Fund for the first time in any such common, collective, or commingled trust fund, the Trustee shall advise ATK of its intent to make such an investment and furnish to ATK any information it may reasonably request with respect to such common, collective, or commingled trust fund (other than a trust fund established by ATK), and provided further that the Trustee shall maintain separate records with respect to each other trust of such trust fund;
(d) Unless the following powers have been retained by ATK as evidenced in writing and except for any securities (including shares of mutual funds) affiliated with or serviced by the Trustee for which those powers are retained by ATK, the Trustee shall have all the rights, powers, privileges and responsibilities of an owner of securities, including, without limiting the foregoing, the power to vote stock and other voting securities personally or by proxy (and to delegate the Trustee's powers and discretion with respect to such stock or other voting securities to such proxy), to exercise subscription, conversion and other rights and options (and make payments from the Trust Fund in connection therewith), to take any action and to abstain from taking any action with respect to any reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, recapitalization, refinancing and any other plan or change affecting any property constituting a part of the Trust Fund (and in connection therewith to delegate the Trustee's discretionary powers and pay assessments, subscriptions and other charges from the Trust Fund), to hold or register any property from time to time in the Trustee's name or in the name of a nominee or to hold it unregistered or in such form that title shall pass by delivery; and to borrow from anyone, including itself (to the extent permitted by law), such amounts from time to time as the Trustee considers desirable to carry out this Trust (and to mortgage or pledge all or part of the Trust Fund as security); to participate in any plan or reorganization, consolidation, merger, combination, liquidation, or other similar plan relating to any such property, and to consent to or oppose any such plan or any action thereunder, or any contract lease, mortgage, purchase, sale, or other action by any corporation or other entity any of the securities of which may at any time be held in the Trust Fund, and to do any act with reference thereto;
(e) to retain in cash or other investments which are unproductive of income so much of the Trust Fund as it may deem advisable (e.g., Trust Fund assets pending investment or disbursement) which may include retention of Trust Fund assets in non-interest bearing accounts in any depository including the banking department of the Trustee or of any affiliate thereof, notwithstanding the banking department's or other entity's receipt of "float" from such uninvested
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cash; provided such depository must have total capital and surplus of at least Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000);
(f) when directed by ATK prior to a Change of Control, and subject to Section 4.4(g), to apply for, pay premiums on, and maintain in force individual, ordinary, variable, or universal life insurance policies on the lives of Participants, which policies may contain provisions which ATK may approve or direct; to receive or acquire such policy or policies from ATK, but the Trustee may purchase a life insurance policy from a person other than the insurer which issues a policy only if the Trustee pays, transfers, or otherwise exchanges an amount no more than the cash surrender value of the policy or policies, and the policy is not subject to a mortgage or similar lien which the Trustee would be required to assume; to have with respect to such policy or policies any rights, powers, options, privileges, and benefits usually comprised in the term "incidents of ownership" and normally vested in an owner of such policy or policies to be exercised only pursuant to the directions of ATK prior to a Change of Control;
(g) to retain any property at any time received by it;
(h) to sell, to exchange, to convey, to transfer, or to dispose of, and to grant options for the purchase or exchange with respect to, any property at any time held by it, by public or private sale, for cash or on credit or partly for cash and partly for credit;
(i) to deposit any such property with any protective, reorganization, or similar committee; to delegate discretionary power to any such committee; and to pay part of the expenses and compensation of any such committee and any assessments levied with respect to any property so deposited;
(j) to exercise any conversion privilege or subscription right available in connection with any such property, and to do any act with reference thereto, including the exercise of options, the making of agreements or subscription, and the payment of expenses, assessment or subscription, which may be deemed necessary or advisable in connection therewith, and to hold and retain any securities or other property which it may so acquire;
(k) to extend the time of payment of any obligation held in the Trust Fund;
(l) to enter into standby agreements for future investment either with or without a standby fee;
(m) to acquire, renew, or extend, or participate in the renewal or extension of any mortgage, and to agree to a reduction in the rate of interest on any indebtedness or mortgage or to any other modification or change in the terms of any indebtedness or mortgage, or of any guarantee thereto, in any manner and to any extent that may be deemed advisable for the protection of the Trust Fund or the preservation of any covenant or condition of any indebtedness or mortgage or in the performance of any guarantee, or to enforce any default in such manner and to such extent as may be deemed advisable; and to exercise and enforce any and all rights of foreclosure, to bid on any property in foreclosure, to take a deed in lieu of foreclosure with or without paying a consideration therefor, and in connection therewith to release the obligation on the bond secured by such mortgage; and to exercise and enforce in any action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity any rights or remedies in respect of any such indebtedness or mortgage or guarantee;
(n) to make, execute, and deliver, as Trustee, any and all deeds, leases, notes, bonds, guarantees, mortgage, conveyance, contracts, waivers, releases, or other instruments in writing necessary or proper for the accomplishment of any of the foregoing powers;
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(o) to organize under the laws of any state one or more corporations, partnerships, or trusts for the purpose of acquiring and holding title to any property that it is authorized to acquire under this Trust Agreement and to exercise with respect thereto any or all of the powers set forth in this Trust Agreement;
(p) notwithstanding any powers granted to the Trustee pursuant to this Trust Agreement or to applicable law, the Trustee shall not have any power that could give this Trust the objective of carrying on a business and dividing the gains therefrom, within the meaning of Section 301.7701-2 of the Procedure and Administrative Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Code;
(q) generally to do all acts, whether or not expressly authorized, that the Trustee deems necessary or desirable for the protection of the Trust Fund, and to carry out the purposes of the Trust; and
(r) to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Trustee is expressly authorized to (i) retain the services of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. and/or U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., each being affiliates of U.S. Bank National Association, and/or any other registered broker-dealer organization hereafter affiliated with U.S. Bank National Association, and any future successors in interest thereto (collectively for the purposes of this paragraph referred to as the "Affiliated Entities"), to provide services to assist in or facilitate the purchase or sale of investment securities in the Trust Fund, (ii) acquire as assets of the Trust Fund shares of mutual funds to which Affiliated Entities provides, for a fee, services in any capacity and (iii) acquire in the Trust Fund any other services or products of any kind or nature from the Affiliated Entities regardless of whether the same or similar services or products are available from other institutions. The Trust Fund may directly or indirectly (through mutual funds fees and charges for example) pay management fees, transaction fees and other commissions to the Affiliated Entities for the services or products provided to the Trust Fund and/or such mutual funds at such Affiliated Entities' standard or published rates without offset (unless required by law) from any fees charged by the Trustee for its services as Trustee. The Trustee may also deal directly with the Affiliated Entities regardless of the capacity in which it is then acting, to purchase, sell, exchange or transfer assets of the Trust Fund even though the Affiliated Entities are receiving compensation or otherwise profiting from such transaction or are acting as a principal in such transaction. Each of the Affiliated Entities is authorized to (i) effect transactions on national securities exchanges for the Trust Fund as directed by the Trustee, and (ii) retain any transactional fees related thereto, consistent with Section 11(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and related Rule 11a2-2(T). Included specifically, but not by way of limitation, in the transactions authorized by this provision are transactions in which any of the Affiliated Entities are serving as an underwriter or member of an underwriting syndicate for a security being purchased or are purchasing or selling a security for its own account. In the event the Trustee is directed by ATK or any designated investment manager, as applicable hereunder (collectively referred to for purposes of this paragraph as the "Directing Party"), the Directing Party shall be authorized, and expressly retains the right hereunder, to direct the Trustee to retain the services of, and conduct transactions with, Affiliated Entities fully in the manner described above.
5.3. Investment Managers. ATK may appoint one or more Investment Managers to direct the investment of any part or all of the assets of the Trust Fund by the Trustee. Appointment of an Investment Manager shall be made by written agreement between ATK and the Investment Manager. The Trustee shall receive a copy of each such agreement and all amendments, modifications, and terminations thereof and shall give written acknowledgment of receipt of same. Until receipt of a copy of each such amendment, modification, or termination, the Trustee shall be fully protected in assuming the continuing authority of such Investment Manager under the terms of the original agreement with ATK. The agreement between ATK and the Investment Manager shall specify those powers, rights, and duties of the Trustee under this Trust that are allocated to the Investment Manager(s) and the portion
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of the assets of the Trust Fund subject to the Investment Manager(s). The Trustee shall have custody of the assets comprising the portion of the Trust Fund with respect to which the investment manager has investment authority. After such written agreement has been so executed between ATK and the Investment Manager(s) the Trustee shall have no obligation or responsibility for those investment duties and powers which are allocated to an Investment Manager. One of those powers is voting proxies; however, the Investment Manager will not have that power if the agreement described herein expressly precludes the Investment Manager from voting proxies (and the Trustee shall have the power subject to the powers retained by ATK). An Investment Manager so appointed pursuant to this Section 5.3 shall be (i) a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, (ii) if not registered as an investment adviser under such Act because of paragraph (1) of section 203A(a) of such Act, is registered as an investment adviser under the laws of the State (referred to in such paragraph (1)) in which it maintains its principal office and place of business and satisfied any applicable filing requirements, (iii) a bank, as defined in said Act, or (iv) an insurance company qualified to manage, acquire and dispose of the assets of the Plan under the laws of more than one State of the United States. Any such Investment Manager shall acknowledge to ATK in writing that it accepts such appointment. The Trustee shall not be liable for any loss or diminution of any assets managed by an Investment Manager, including without limitation any loss or diminution caused by any action or inaction taken or omitted by it at the direction of an Investment Manager. In addition, the Trustee shall not be liable for the diversification of any assets managed by Investment Managers of ATK, each of which shall be solely the responsibility of ATK. An Investment Manager may resign at any time upon written notice to the Trustee and ATK. ATK may remove an Investment Manager at any time by written notice to the Investment Manager and the Trustee.
ATK may, prior to a Change of Control, by written notice to the Trustee assume investment responsibility for any portion or all of the Trust assets. The Trustee shall have no responsibility or liability for the investment of such assets for which ATK has assumed such investment responsibility except to act with respect to such assets as directed by ATK.
5.4. Single Fund. All assets of the Trust Fund and of each investment fund, and the income thereon, shall be held and invested as a single fund and the Trustee shall not make any separate investment of the Trust Fund, or make any separate investment fund, for the account of any Participant or other General Creditors prior to receipt of directions to make payments to such Participant or other General Creditors in accordance with Section 6 or Section 7. All rights associated with assets of the Trust shall be exercised by the Trustee or the person designated by the Trustee, and shall in no event be exercisable by or rest with Participants.
SECTION 6
PAYMENTS FROM THE TRUST
6.1. Obligation of Trustee to Make Payments to Participants. The Trustee's obligation to distribute to any Participant or Beneficiary out of the assets of the Trust Fund shall be limited to payment at such times and in such amounts as are properly in conformance with the provisions of Section 6.3. Payments to Participants or their Beneficiaries pursuant to this Section 6 shall be made by the Trustee to the extent that funds in the Trust Fund are sufficient for such purpose and shall at all times be subject to the provisions of Section 7. In the event ATK determines that it will pay benefits directly to Participants or their Beneficiaries as they become due under the terms of the Plan, ATK shall notify the Trustee of its decision prior to the time amounts are payable to Participants or their Beneficiaries.
6.2. Obligation of Alliant to Make Payments to Participants. Notwithstanding anything in the Trust Agreement to the contrary, ATK shall have the obligation for the payment of any benefits payable under the Plan. Distributions to Participants or their Beneficiaries from the Trust Fund shall discharge, reduce, and offset the obligation of ATK to pay benefits payable to or on behalf of the
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Participant, to the extent of the distributions, with respect to the Plan. If the principal of the Trust, and any earnings thereon, are not sufficient to make payments of benefits in accordance with the terms of the Plan, ATK shall arrange to make the balance of each such payment as it falls due. The Trustee shall notify ATK when principal and earnings are not sufficient.
6.3. Authorization for Distributions. Distributions which shall be made from the Trust Fund to pay benefits in accordance with the Plan shall be initiated by written direction to the Trustee from ATK, which direction shall indicate the amount payable in respect of a Plan Participant (and his or her Beneficiary), the form in which such amount is to be paid (or provided for or available under the Plan) or manner in which distribution is to be made and reported, and the time of commencement of payment of such amount, including any federal, state, or local income taxes to be withheld, and the Trustee shall make or commence the directed distributions after receipt of such written direction. The determination of whether a Plan Participant or his or her Beneficiary is eligible to receive benefits under the Plan shall be made by ATK or such party as it shall designate under the Plan, and any claim for such benefits shall be considered and reviewed under the procedures set out in the Plan.
6.4. Insufficient Trust Fund Assets. If ATK determines that the Trust Fund does not have sufficient funds to provide for the payment of all amounts otherwise payable to Participants (or their Beneficiaries) from the Trust under the Plan, it shall notify the Trustee of the amount of the deficiency, and, within forty-five (45) days of such notice, ATK shall deposit in trust with the Trustee the additional amounts needed to make such payments. Upon receipt of such amounts by the Trustee from ATK, proceeds shall first be used by the Trustee to pay any benefits previously due and remaining unpaid, in the order in which they were due, pursuant to instructions from ATK.
6.5. Payment to Alliant. Subject to Section 7 and this Section 6.5, ATK shall have no right or power to direct the Trustee to return to ATK or to divert to others any of the Trust Fund until payment of all benefits has been made to all Participants (or their Beneficiaries) pursuant to the terms of the Plan. Unless otherwise prohibited by the requirements applicable with respect to grantor trusts, and subject to Section 7:
(a) upon receipt of written certification from ATK (or, after a Change in Control, from the independent public accountants for ATK) that Trust assets exceed 110% of total Plan benefits, the Trustee shall distribute such excess to ATK, and
(b) upon receipt of written certification from ATK (or, after a Change in Control, from the independent public accountants for ATK) that all obligations of ATK to Participants with respect to the Plan have been satisfied pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and if the Trust Fund shall have any assets remaining, the Trustee shall distribute such remaining assets of the Trust Fund to ATK, subject to the Trustee's right to retain an amount for compensation and expenses as provided in Section 10.7.
Once payment of all benefits has been made to all Participants (or their Beneficiaries) pursuant to the terms of the Plan and the balance of the Trust Fund distributed to ATK, the Trust shall terminate as provided in Section 9.2.
6.6. Withholding of Taxes. Any amount paid to a Participant or Beneficiary by the Trustee in accordance with this Section 6 shall be reduced by the amount of taxes required to be withheld, and the Trustee shall inform ATK of all amounts so withheld. For such payments, the Trustee shall have full responsibility for the payment of all withholding taxes to the appropriate taxing authorities. Each Participant shall be furnished with the appropriate tax information form evidencing payments under the Trust and the amount(s) thereof.
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SECTION 7
PAYMENTS ON INSOLVENCY OF THE EMPLOYERS
7.1. No Security Interest. No Participant shall have any claim on or beneficial ownership interest in the Trust Fund before such assets are paid to the Participant, except as a general unsecured creditor of the Employers. The Employers shall not create a security interest in the Trust Fund in favor of any Participant or any other General Creditor. At all times during the continuance of this Trust as provided in this Section 7 hereof, the principal and income of the Trust Fund shall be subject to the claims of General Creditors under federal and state law. If at any time the Trustee has received notice as provided below that the Employers are Insolvent, the Trustee shall discontinue payments to Participants and Beneficiaries, and shall hold assets of the Trust Fund for the benefit of the General Creditors of the Employers, pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.3, with no preference whatsoever given claims of employees over claims of other general unsecured creditors of the Employers.
7.2. Determination of Insolvency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Trust Agreement, the following provisions shall apply:
(a) The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of ATK shall have the duty and responsibility to notify the Trustee promptly in writing that the Employers are Insolvent, and the Trustee shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon written certifications of the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer of ATK when determining whether the Employers are Insolvent.
(b) If the Trustee has actual knowledge that the Employers are Insolvent or has determined that the Employers are Insolvent, the Trustee shall act in accordance with Section 7.3 hereof.
(c) Unless the Trustee receives written notice from the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer of ATK that the Employers are Insolvent or from a person claiming to be a creditor and claiming that the Employers are Insolvent, the Trustee shall have no duty to inquire whether the Employers are Insolvent. If the Trustee receives a written allegation from a person claiming to be a creditor that the Employers are Insolvent, the Trustee shall request that the independent public accountants for ATK determine whether the Employers are Insolvent, and shall suspend benefit payments pending such determination. If the independent public accountants for ATK advise the Trustee that the Employers are not Insolvent, it shall resume payments in accordance with this Trust Agreement. If the Trustee receives notice of the Insolvency of the Employers pursuant to this Section 7.2(c), it shall act in accordance with this Section and Section 7.3 hereof.
7.3. Payments When the Employers are Insolvent. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Trust Agreement to the contrary, if the Trustee has actual knowledge or has made a determination as described in Section 7.2(b), has been advised pursuant to Section 7.2(c), or receives actual notice described in Section 7.2(a) that the Employers are Insolvent:
(a) by reason of Section 1.10(b), the Trustee shall suspend payments to Participants and shall notify Participants of the suspension, and shall hold the Trust Fund for the benefit of the General Creditors, and shall pay and deliver the entire amount of the Trust Fund only as a court competent jurisdiction, or duly appointed receiver or other person authorized to act by such court, may order or direct to make the Trust Fund available to satisfy the claims of the General Creditors (payments to Participants in accordance with the terms of the Plan may be resumed only pursuant to Section 7.4 hereof); or
(b) by reason of Section 1.10(a), the Trustee shall suspend payments to Participants and shall notify Participants of the suspension, and shall (i) hold the Trust Fund for the benefit of General Creditors or (ii) pay over all or a portion of the Trust Fund to General Creditors if directed by ATK or an appropriate judicial forum.
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Nothing in this Trust Agreement shall in any way diminish any rights of Participants or their Beneficiaries to pursue their rights as general unsecured creditors of the Employers with respect to benefits due under the Plan, or otherwise. If the entire amount of the Trust Fund is distributed pursuant to this Section 7.3, the Trust shall terminate as provided in Section 9.2.
7.4. Resumption of Duties after Insolvency. In the absence of notice of a court order to the contrary, the Trustee shall resume the payment of benefits to Participants or their Beneficiaries in accordance with this Trust Agreement within thirty (30) days of the Trustee's receipt of a determination from the independent public accounting firm for ATK that the Employers are not Insolvent or are no longer Insolvent.
(a) Trust Recovery of Payments to Creditors. In the event that amounts are paid from the Trust Fund to General Creditors, then as soon as practicable after the Employers are no longer Insolvent, the Employers shall, subject to any applicable limitations and requirements of the law and unless otherwise prohibited by the requirements applicable with respect to grantor trusts or otherwise cause the amounts held in the Trust to be included in the gross income of any Plan Participant or Beneficiary, deposit into the Trust Fund a sum equal to the Funding Amount, determined as of the date the Employers are no longer Insolvent, which date shall be a Valuation Date. ATK (or, after a Change of Control, ATK's independent public accountants) shall provide the Trustee with written certification of such Funding Amount. If the Funding Amount is not paid by the Employers within ninety (90) days of the Trustee's receipt of such notice, the Trustee may demand payment and commence legal action to compel payment to the Trustee if the Trustee so determines such action to be necessary or appropriate.
(b) Determination of Payment Amount; Resumption of Payments. Provided that there are sufficient assets of the Trust Fund, if Trustee discontinues the payment of benefits from the Trust pursuant to Section 7.3 and subsequently resumes such payments, the first payment following such discontinuance shall include the aggregate amount of all payments due to Participants or their Beneficiaries under the terms of the Plan for the period of such discontinuance, as determined by ATK, less the aggregate amount of any payments made to Participants or their Beneficiaries by the Employers in lieu of the payments provided for hereunder during any such period of discontinuance. If the Trustee suspends a payment to a Participant or a Participant's Beneficiary under this Section 7 and subsequently makes such payment, the payment shall include interest at the rate of interest per annum equal to the 1 year Treasury Note rate as of the immediately preceding March 31 for each day from the date of suspension to the date of payment, as calculated by ATK.
SECTION 8
RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE
8.1. Resignation or Removal of Trustee. The Trustee may resign for any reason or for no reason and at any time by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Committee (or such shorter notice as may be agreed to by the Committee and the Trustee). Subject to Section 8.2(b) hereof, the Board of Directors may remove the Trustee for any reason or for no reason and at any time by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Trustee (or such shorter notice as may be agreed to by the Board of Directors and the Trustee).
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8.2. Successor Trustee. In the event of the resignation or removal of a Trustee, a successor Trustee shall be appointed by the effective date of such resignation or removal. The Board of Directors shall give notice of any such appointment to the retiring Trustee and the successor Trustee. A successor Trustee shall be appointed in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) At any time prior to a Change of Control, a successor Trustee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. If a Trustee should resign or be removed, and the Board of Directors does not notify the Trustee of the appointment of a successor Trustee within forty-five (45) days of the notice of the Trustee's resignation or removal, then the Board of Directors shall be deemed to have appointed ATK's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Human Resources as successor Trustees.
(b) After the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Trustee who is the Trustee on the date of the Change of Control may not be removed by the Board of Directors for three (3) years from the date of the Change of Control. If a Trustee determines to resign within three (3) years from the date of a Change of Control, the Trustee shall, prior to the effective date of such resignation, apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee or for instructions.
(c) Notwithstanding Section 8.1, no resignation by or removal of the Trustee shall be effective prior to the effective date of the appointment of a successor Trustee by ATK or a court of competent jurisdiction.
8.3. Duties of Retiring and Successor Trustees. In the event of the resignation or removal of a Trustee, the retiring Trustee shall within sixty (60) days after the effective date of resignation or removal furnish to the successor Trustee and the Board of Directors a final accounting of its administration of the Trust. A successor Trustee shall succeed to the right and title of the predecessor Trustee in the assets of the Trust Fund and the retiring Trustee shall deliver the property comprising the assets of the Trust Fund (less any unpaid fees and expenses of the retiring Trustee) to the successor Trustee, together with any instruments of transfer, conveyance, assignment and further assurance as the successor Trustee may reasonably require. All of the provisions of the Trust Agreement set forth herein with respect to the Trustee shall relate to each successor Trustee with the same force and effect as if such successor Trustee had been originally named as the Trustee hereunder. Unless otherwise required by law, the successor Trustee shall not be required to examine the accounts, records, or acts of the prior Trustee. In no event shall the successor Trustee be liable to ATK for the acts or omissions to act by its predecessors.
SECTION 9
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF TRUST
9.1. Amendment. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.3 of this Trust Agreement and except any amendment that would cause the loss of the status of the Trust as a grantor trust, the Trust Agreement may be amended (but may not be revoked unless all of the obligations of ATK with respect to the Plan have been satisfied) by a written instrument executed by the Trustee and ATK, which amendment shall include the effective date of such amendment. Any amendment of the Trust Agreement may be made: (a) prior to a Change of Control, without limitation and in any manner and effective as of any date, including a retroactive effective date if accompanied by the written certification that no Change of Control has occurred, or (b) after a Change of Control, only if a period of three (3) years has elapsed since the Change of Control, and either (i) such amendment is accompanied by the specific written consent to the amendment by the Participants whose accounts under the Plan, computed by the independent public accountants for ATK as of the effective date of such amendment, represent at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the total of all accounts under the Plan, or (ii) such amendment is accompanied by the opinion of legal counsel satisfactory to the Trustee that the
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amendment is necessary for the purpose of conforming the Trust Agreement to any present or future federal or state law (including revenue laws) relating to trusts of this or similar nature, as such laws may be amended from time to time, and a certification that a copy of such notice and opinion of counsel has been delivered to each Plan Participant. However, no amendment shall conflict with the terms of the Plan or operate to reduce the Funding Amount. No amendment shall operate to change the duties and liabilities of the Trustee without its consent or make the Trust Agreement revocable unless ATK has satisfied all obligations it may have with respect to the Plan on the date of such amendment. ATK and the Trustee shall execute such amendments of the Trust Agreement as shall be necessary to give effect to any amendment made in accordance with this section.
9.2. Termination. After all assets of the Trust Fund have been distributed by the Trustee either to the Participants or their Beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the Plan and Section 6 or pursuant to the provisions of Section 7, the Trustee shall render an accounting, which shall be the final accounting, in the manner provided for in Section 4.3. Upon acceptance of the accounting by ATK or a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7, and after deduction of such reasonable amount for compensation and expenses as provided for in Section 10.7, the assets remaining in the Trust Fund, if any, shall be returned to ATK in the manner provided in Section 6.5, and the Trust shall terminate thereupon. The Trust and all the right, titles, powers, duties, discretions and immunities imposed on or reserved to the Trustee and ATK, shall continue in effect until all assets of the Trust Fund have been distributed as provided herein.
10.1. Coordination with Plan. The responsibilities of the Trustee shall be governed solely by the terms of this Trust Agreement. The Trustee shall discharge its duties and responsibilities in accordance with its rules and procedures. ATK shall discharge its responsibilities and duties under the Trust Agreement in accordance with the Trust Agreement and shall have the exclusive authority, which may not be delegated, to:
(a) amend this Trust Agreement and to terminate the Trust;
(b) appoint or remove a Trustee or accept the resignation of a Trustee; and
(c) appoint or remove an Investment Manager.
10.2. Litigation. In any action or proceeding regarding the Trust, ATK, any assets of the Trust Fund, or the administration of the Trust Agreement, any creditors who are not parties to such action or proceedings and any other persons having or claiming to have a beneficial interest in the Trust shall not be necessary parties and shall not be entitled to any notice of process. Any final judgment which is not appealed or appealable and which may be entered in any such action or proceeding shall be binding and conclusive on the parties hereto and all persons having or claiming to have a beneficial interest in the Trust. Acceptance by a creditor of assets of the Trust Fund shall constitute a release of an equal amount of any obligations of ATK to such creditor.
10.3. Trustees Action Conclusive. Subject to applicable law, the Trustees reasonable exercise or non-exercise of its powers and discretion in good faith shall be conclusive on all persons. No one other than ATK shall be obliged to see to the application of any money paid or property delivered to the Trustee. The certificate of the Trustee that it is acting according to this Trust Agreement will protect all persons dealing with the Trustee.
10.4. No Guarantee or Responsibility. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Trust Agreement to the contrary, the Trustee does not guarantee payment of any amount which may become due and payable to a Participant or a Beneficiary. Except as required by applicable law, the Trustee shall have no responsibility for the disclosure to Participants regarding the terms of the Plan or of this
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Trust Agreement, or for the validity thereof. The Trustee shall not be responsible for administrative functions under the Plan and shall have only such responsibilities under this Trust Agreement as specifically set forth herein. The Trustee will be under no liability or obligation to anyone with respect to any failure on the part of ATK, the Plan, or the independent public accounting firm for ATK, an Investment Manager, or a Participant to perform any of their respective obligations under the Plan or this Trust Agreement. The Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any notice or direction provided to it from ATK in connection with the Trustees duties hereunder which the Trustee in good faith believes to be genuine, and executed and delivered in accordance with this Trust Agreement. Nothing in this Trust Agreement shall be construed as requiring the Trustee to make any payment in excess of the amounts held in the Trust Fund at the time of such payment or otherwise to risk or expend its own funds.
10.5. Liabilities Mutually Exclusive. Each of the Trustee and ATK shall be responsible only for its own acts or omissions.
10.6. Indemnification. If the Trustee undertakes or defends any litigation with a third party arising in connection with the Trust, ATK agrees to indemnify to the extent permitted by law the Trustee and hold it harmless against Trustees costs, expenses and liabilities (including, without limitations, attorneys fees and expenses) relating thereto and to be primarily liable for such payments, provided that the Trustee did not act dishonestly, or in willful or negligent violation of the law, or in bad faith in the performance of its responsibilities hereunder pursuant to which such liability, cost or expense arose, and provided further that ATK receives notice of any such litigation and been given the opportunity to defend or respond to such litigation. If ATK does not pay such costs, expenses and liabilities in a reasonably timely manner, and it has received notice of such litigation as provided in the preceding sentence, then the Trustee may obtain payment from the Trust. Furthermore, ATK agrees to indemnify the Trustee and hold it harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys fees and expenses) that may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Trustee by reason of the Trustee taking or refraining from taking any action in connection with this Trust Agreement or the Trust Fund, whether the Trustee is a party to a legal proceeding or otherwise, provided that the Trustee did not act dishonestly or in a willful or negligent violation of its duties under this Trust Agreement or of any law or regulation (as found by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction). This Section 10.6 shall survive the termination of the Trust.
10.7. Expenses and Compensation. The Trustee shall be paid compensation by ATK in an amount agreed to by ATK and the Trustee. The Trustee shall be reimbursed by ATK for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by it in the management and administration of this Trust Agreement; and if the Trustee is not timely reimbursed with respect to amounts due pursuant to this Section 10.7, the Trustee may charge such amounts against the Trust Fund. Any compensation or expenses so agreed upon or otherwise payable not paid by ATK on a timely basis may be charged to the Trust Fund no more frequently than quarterly upon notice to ATK.
10.8. Notice. Any notice to the Trustee or to ATK required or permitted under this Trust Agreement shall be duly and properly given and delivered if sent by certified United States mail, return receipt requested, to the Trustee at:
U.S.
Bank National Association
Institutional Financial Services
601 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Re: Alliant Techsystems Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan
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and to ATK at:
Alliant
Techsystems Inc.
Attn: Pension and Retirement Committee
MN11-1030
600 Second Street NE
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-8384
or to such other address as the Trustee or ATK may specify by written notice to the other.
10.9. Anti-Assignment Clause. Benefits payable to Participants and their Beneficiaries under this Trust Agreement may not be anticipated, assigned (either at law or in equity), alienated, pledged, encumbered or subjected to attachment, garnishment, levy, execution or other legal or equitable process.
10.10. True and Correct Document. Any persons dealing with the Trustee may rely upon a copy of this Trust Agreement and any amendments thereto certified to be true and correct by the Trustee.
10.11. Waiver of Notice. Any notice required under this Trust Agreement may be waived by the person entitled to such notice.
10.12. Counterparts. This Trust Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, any one of which will be an original without reference to the others.
10.13. Gender and Number. Words denoting the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders and the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular wherever required by the context.
10.14. Successors. This Trust Agreement shall be binding on all persons entitled to payments hereunder and their respective heirs and legal representatives, and on ATK, the Trustee, and their respective successors.
10.15. Severability. If any provision of this Trust Agreement is held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Trust Agreement which shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had never been inserted herein.
10.16. Applicable Law. To the extent not preempted by the laws of the United States, the Trust shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota and the Trust Agreement shall be operated and construed in accordance with such laws.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Alliant Techsystems Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association have caused this Trust Agreement to be signed by their duly authorized representatives, and have caused their respective seals to be hereunto affixed, as of the day and year first above written.
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NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 2003
Section 1. Introduction
1.1 The Plan; Effective Date; Duration. This Alliant Techsystems Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan (the "Plan"), shall be effective April 1, 2003. No award shall be made under the Plan after the expiration of 10 years from August 6, 1996, the original effective date of the Plan.
1.2 Purpose. The purpose of the Plan is to provide each non-employee member ("Director") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (the "Corporation") with awards of shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share ("Stock"), of the Corporation, subject to the restrictions and other provisions of the Plan. It is intended that the Plan will (a) permit Directors to increase their stock ownership and proprietary interest in the Corporation and their identification with the interests of the Corporation's stockholders ("Stockholders"), (b) provide a means of compensating Directors that will help attract qualified candidates to serve as Directors, and (c) induce incumbent Directors to continue to serve if the Board desires that they remain on the Board.
1.3 Shares of Stock Available Under the Plan.
(a) Subject to any adjustments made pursuant to Section 1.3(c), the aggregate number of shares of Stock that may be issued under the Plan shall be 168,750, taking into account the effect of the stock splits that became effective on November 10, 2000, September 7, 2001, and June 10, 2002.
(b) Shares of Stock awarded under the Plan may be (i) authorized but unissued shares of Stock, (ii) previously issued shares of Stock reacquired by the Corporation, including shares purchased in the open market (collectively, "Treasury Shares"), or (iii) a combination thereof.
(c) Appropriate and equitable adjustment shall be made in the number of shares of Stock available under the Plan and covered by Plan awards in the event of any recapitalization, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, repurchase, exchange of shares or other securities of the Corporation, stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, extraordinary dividend, liquidation, dissolution, or other similar corporate transaction or event affecting the Corporation.
Section 2. Restricted Stock Awards
2.1 Award Dates.
(a) As of the date of each annual meeting of Stockholders ("Annual Meeting"), commencing with the 1996 Annual Meeting and terminating December 31, 2001, each Director elected or reelected to the Board at such Annual Meeting shall be awarded 600 shares of restricted Stock ("Restricted Stock"). Commencing January 1, 2002 and terminating March 31, 2003, as of the date of each Annual Meeting, each Director elected or reelected to the Board at such Annual Meeting shall be awarded 750 shares of Restricted Stock. Commencing April 1, 2003, as of the date of each Annual Meeting, each Director elected or reelected to the Board at such Annual Meeting shall be awarded shares of Restricted Stock with a market value of $55,000.00 as determined by the closing market price of Stock on the date of such Annual Meeting.
(b) A Director who is elected to the Board on a date other than the date of an Annual Meeting shall be awarded shares of Restricted Stock as of such date of election with a market value of $55,000.00 as determined by the closing market price of the Stock on the date of such election.
(c) A Director may elect, in writing, on or prior to any date as of which the Director is entitled to receive a Restricted Stock award to waive the Director's right to receive the award. Any
such waiver shall apply to all future Restricted Stock awards the Director would otherwise be entitled to receive, and shall remain in effect until such time as the Director elects, in writing, to revoke such waiver. Any such revocation shall be effective with respect to Restricted Stock awards the Director is entitled to receive as of dates subsequent to the date of the revocation.
2.2 Issuance of Stock. As promptly as practical after the date as of which an award is deemed made, the Corporation shall issue a certificate ("Certificate"), registered in the name of each Director receiving an award, representing the number of shares of Restricted Stock covered by the Director's award.
2.3 Rights of Holders of Restricted Stock. Upon issuance of a Certificate, the Director in whose name the Certificate is registered shall, subject to the provisions of the Plan, have all of the rights of a Stockholder with respect to the shares of Restricted Stock represented by the Certificate, including the right to vote the shares and receive cash dividends and other cash distributions thereon.
2.4 Restricted Period. Restricted Stock shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 2.7 and the other provisions of the Plan for a period (the "Restricted Period") commencing on the date as of which the Restricted Stock is awarded (the "Award Date") and ending on the earlier of:
(a) the first to occur of the following:
(i) the Director retires from the Board in compliance with the Board's retirement policy as then in effect;
(ii) the Director's service on the Board terminates as a result of the Director's not being nominated for reelection by the Board, but not as a result of the Director's declining to serve again;
(iii) the Director's service on the Board terminates because the Director, although nominated for reelection by the Board, is not reelected by the Stockholders;
(iv) the Director's service on the Board terminates because of (A) the Director's resignation at the request of the Nominating Committee of the Board, (B) the Director's removal by action of the Stockholders, or (C) the sale, merger or consolidation of, or a similar extraordinary transaction involving, the Corporation;
(v) the Director becomes unable to serve because of disabilities; or
(vi) the Director dies;
or
(b) if earlier, the third or any subsequent anniversary of the Award Date with respect to an Award to a Director if the Director, at least one year prior to such anniversary of the Award Date, gives the Company written notice of election to end the Restricted Period with respect to such Award on such third or subsequent anniversary.
2.5 Forfeiture of Restricted Stock. As of the date ("Termination Date") a Director ceases to be a member of the Board for any reason, the Director shall forfeit to the Corporation all Restricted Stock awarded to the Director for which the Restricted Period has not ended as of or prior to the Termination Date.
2.6 Release of Restricted Stock. If a Director's Termination Date occurs as of or after the end of the Restricted Period applicable to Restricted Stock, such Restricted Stock shall be released to the Director, free and clear of all restrictions and other provisions of the Plan.
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2.7 Restrictions. Restricted Stock shall be subject to the following restrictions during the Restricted Period:
(a) The Restricted Stock shall be subject to forfeiture to the Corporation as provided in the Plan.
(b) The Restricted Stock may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of; and neither the right to receive Restricted Stock nor any interest under the Plan may be assigned by a Director, and any attempted assignment shall be void.
(c) Each Certificate representing shares of Restricted Stock shall be held by the Corporation and shall, at the option of the Corporation, bear an appropriate restrictive legend and be subject to appropriate "stop transfer" orders. The Director shall deliver to the Corporation a stock power endorsed in blank to the Corporation.
(d) Any additional Stock or other securities or property (other than cash) that may be issued with respect to Restricted Stock as a result of any stock dividend, stock split, business combination or other event, shall be subject to the restrictions and other provisions of the Plan.
(e) The issuance of any Restricted Stock award shall be subject to and contingent upon (i) completion of any registration or qualification of the Stock under any federal or state law or governmental rule or regulation that the Corporation, in its sole discretion, determines to be necessary or advisable; (ii) the execution by the Director and delivery to the Corporation of (A) any agreement reasonably required by the Corporation, and (B) the stock power referred to in Section 2.7(c); and (iii) the payment by the Director to the Corporation of the par value of the Restricted Stock, except to the extent that Treasury Shares are issued in connection with the award.
Section 3. General Provisions
3.1 Administration. The Plan shall be administered by a committee (the "Committee") that shall be the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board or such other committee of Directors as may be designated by the Board. The Committee shall have full power, discretion and authority to interpret and administer the Plan, except that the Committee shall have no power to (a) determine the eligibility for awards of Restricted Stock or the number of shares of Restricted Stock to be awarded or the timing or value of awards of Restricted Stock to be awarded to any Director, or (b) take any action specifically delegated to the Board under the Plan. The Committee's interpretations and actions shall, except as otherwise determined by the Board, be final, conclusive and binding upon all persons for all purposes.
3.2 No Retention Rights. Neither the establishment of the Plan nor the awarding of Restricted Stock to a Director shall be considered to give the Director the right to be retained on, or nominated for reelection to, the Board, or to any benefits or awards not specifically provided for by the Plan.
3.3 Interests Not Transferable. Except as to withholding of any tax required under the laws of the United States or any state or locality, no benefit payable at any time under the Plan shall be subject in any manner to alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, or other legal process, or encumbrance of any kind. Any attempt to alienate, sell, transfer, assign, pledge, attach or otherwise encumber any such benefits whether currently or thereafter payable, shall be void. No benefit shall, in any manner, be liable for or subject to the debts or liabilities of any person entitled to such benefits. If any person shall attempt to, or shall alienate, sell, transfer, assign, pledge or otherwise encumber such person's benefits under the Plan, or if by reason of such person's bankruptcy or any other event, such benefits would devolve upon any other person or would not be enjoyed by the person entitled thereto under the Plan, then the Committee, in its discretion, may terminate the interest in any such benefits of the person entitled thereto under the Plan and hold or apply them to or for the benefit of such
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person entitled thereto under the Plan or such person's spouse, children or other dependents, or any of them, in such manner as the Committee may deem proper.
3.4 Amendment and Termination. The Board may at any time amend or terminate the Plan; provided that:
(a) no amendment or termination shall, without the written consent of a Director, adversely affect the Director's rights under outstanding awards of Restricted Stock;
(b) Stockholder approval of any amendment shall be required if Stockholder approval is required (i) under applicable law or the listing requirements of any national securities exchange on which are listed any of the Corporation's equity securities, or (ii) in order for the Plan to continue to comply with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Rule 16b-3"); and
(c) to the extent then required in order for the Plan to continue to comply with Rule 16b-3, Section 2.1 may not be amended more than once every six months other than to comport with changes in the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or the rules thereunder.
3.5 Severability. If all or any part of the Plan is declared by any court or governmental authority to be unlawful or invalid, such unlawfulness or invalidity shall not serve to invalidate any portion of the Plan not declared to be unlawful or invalid. Any Section or part thereof so declared to be unlawful or invalid shall, if possible, be construed in a manner which will give effect to the terms of such Section or part thereof to the fullest extent possible while remaining lawful and valid.
3.6 Controlling Law. The law of Minnesota, except its law with respect to choice of law, shall be controlling in all matters relating to the Plan.
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ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
with
PAUL DAVID MILLER
As Amended and Restated as of March 31, 2003
This amended and restated Employment Agreement (this "Agreement"), dated as of March 30, 2001, as amended and restated March 31, 2003, is entered into by and between Alliant Techsystems Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and Paul David Miller (the "Executive").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive entered into an employment agreement, dated January 1, 1999;
WHEREAS , the Company desires to continue to employ the Executive, and the Executive desires to continue in the employment of the Company upon the amended and restated terms and conditions and in the capacities set forth herein;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed that certain Restricted Stock Agreement, with a grant date of January 1, 1999, a copy of which is attached hereto;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed that certain Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, with a grant date of January 1, 1999, a copy of which is attached hereto;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed that certain Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, with a grant date of December 21, 1999, a copy of which is attached hereto;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed those certain Performance Share Agreements, with a grant date of May 10, 1999, a copy of which are attached hereto;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed that certain Performance Share Agreement, with a grant date of March 20, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed that certain Restricted Stock Agreement, with a grant date of January 23, 2001, a copy of which is attached hereto;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed that certain Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, with a grant date of January 23, 2001, a copy of which is attached hereto;
WHEREAS , the Company and the Executive executed that certain Performance Share Agreement, with a grant date of April 1, 2001, a copy of which is attached hereto;
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Executive hereby agree as follows:
1. Employment and Term of Employment. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company hereby agrees to employ the Executive, and the Executive hereby agrees to serve the Company, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company for a term beginning on January 1, 1999 (the "Effective Date") and ending on September 30, 2003, as Chairman of the Board and as an employee (but not in an executive officer capacity) from October 1, 2003 through March 30, 2004, and as an employee (but not in an executive officer capacity) thereafter until March 31, 2004 (the "Expiration Date," with the term from January 1, 1999 through the Expiration
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Date being the "Term of Employment"). The foregoing notwithstanding, if either party gives a valid Notice of Termination pursuant to Section 6 hereof, the Term of Employment shall not extend beyond the expiration date specified in such Notice of Termination.
2. Scope of Employment.
(a) During the Term of Employment but not after September 30, 2003 (the "Executive Service Term"), the Executive shall have and may exercise all the powers, duties and functions as are normal and customary for the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and that are consistent with the responsibilities set forth with respect to such positions in the Company's bylaws, and the Executive shall also perform such other duties not inconsistent with such positions as are assigned to him, from time to time, by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"). During the Executive Service Term, the Executive shall devote substantially all of his business time, attention, skill and efforts to the faithful performance of his duties hereunder. During the Term of Employment after the Executive Service Term, the Executive will serve as a Chairman of the Board, until March 30, 2004, and as an employee until March 31, 2004, and shall have and may exercise all the powers, duties and functions as are normal and customary for the Chairman of the Board and that are consistent with the responsibilities set forth with respect to such position in the Company's bylaws for so long as he is serving in that capacity. It is understood, however, that, during the periods after the Executive Service Term, (i) Executive will not be serving as an executive officer or performing the functions thereof, (ii) Executive will not be required to be present at offices of the Company on a day-to-day basis, and (iii) Executive will not be required to devote full time to the performance of his duties, but will devote such business time as he reasonably determines is necessary to perform such duties.
(b) If and only if it is mutually agreed to by Executive and the Company, Executive's service as Chairman of the Board (but not in an executive officer capacity) may be extended beyond March 30, 2004, subject to such terms as may be then agreed to by the parties.
(c) During the Executive Service Term, the Executive agrees to serve, if elected, as an officer or director of any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.
3. Compensation. During the Term of Employment, in consideration of the Executive's services hereunder, including, without limitation, service as an officer or director of the Company or of any subsidiary or affiliate thereof:
(a) Through March 31, 2001, the Executive shall receive a salary at the rate of $600,000 per year (payable at such regular intervals as other employees of the Company are compensated in accordance with the Company's employment practices, but not less than monthly), provided that such salary may not be reduced at any time. During the period beginning April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2003, the Executive shall receive a salary at the rate of $700,000 per year (payable at such regular intervals as other employees of the Company are compensated in accordance with the Company's employment practices, but not less than monthly). During the period beginning April 1, 2003 through the remaining Term of Employment, the Executive shall receive a salary at a rate of $800,000 per year (payable at such regular intervals as other employees of the Company are compensated in accordance with the Company's employment practices, but not less than monthly), which amount shall be subject to review by the Board from time to time and may be adjusted at its direction, provided that such salary may not be reduced at any time. In addition, the Company shall reimburse the Executive for his reasonable and documented expenses incurred in connection with the business of the Company in accordance with the Company's normal procedures.
(b) The Executive shall be entitled to participate in certain long-term performance incentive programs and to receive Performance Shares (as defined herein) in connection therewith. Performance Shares are shares of Common Stock that become payable at a certain future date if certain performance goals are achieved. Each Performance Share grant will define the number of
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Performance Shares to be granted for performance that corresponds to "threshold," "target" and "outstanding" performance. Performance less than "threshold" results in no shares earned and paid; the actual number of shares earned and delivered for performance between "threshold" and "outstanding" is based on linear interpolation; the maximum shares available for payment is the number of shares corresponding to "outstanding" performance. The Executive will be entitled to participate in any future long-term performance incentives offered to other executive officers. The foregoing notwithstanding, during the portion of the Term of Employment after March 31, 2003, the Company will not be obligated hereunder to grant to Executive new Performance Shares, stock options or other long-term equity awards (although previously granted Performance Shares, stock options or other awards will not be affected by this provision).
(c) All shares delivered to the Executive pursuant to this Section 3 or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to such conditions on transfer as may be required under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") and may bear a legend to such effect.
(d) The Company shall pay the Executive an annual incentive bonus ("Incentive Bonus") in each fiscal year of the Company during which the Executive is (1) employed by the Company for at least three months during such fiscal year, and (2) the Company's performance during that fiscal year equals or exceeds the performance goals set by the Board for such fiscal year. The Incentive Bonus will be paid at the same time such bonuses are paid to other executive officers of the Company. The Incentive Bonus for each applicable fiscal year ending prior to April 1, 2001, shall consist of $400,000 in cash if the Company achieves the performance goals set by the Board for such fiscal year and $800,000 if and to the extent the Company achieves a level of performance defined by the Board as "outstanding" (or a prorated amount if the Executive is employed for less than 12 months during the fiscal year). The Incentive Bonus for each applicable fiscal year ending after April 1, 2001 and prior to April 1, 2003, shall consist of $560,000 in cash if the Company achieves the performance goals set by the Board for such fiscal year and $1,120,000 if and to the extent the Company achieves a level of performance defined by the Board as "outstanding" (or a prorated amount if the Executive is employed for less than 12 months during the fiscal year). The Incentive Bonus for each applicable fiscal year ending after April 1, 2003, shall consist of $640,000 in cash if the Company achieves the performance goals set by the Board for such fiscal year and $1,280,000 if and to the extent the Company achieves a level of performance defined by the Board as "outstanding" (or a prorated amount if the Executive is employed for less than 12 months during the fiscal year).
4. Additional Compensation and Benefits.
(a) As additional compensation for the Executive's services under this Agreement between the Executive and the Company, during the Term of Employment, the Company agrees to provide the Executive with the non-cash benefits provided by the Company to its other officers and key employees as they may exist from time to time (other than stock options and equity compensation). Such benefits shall include such leave or vacation time (not less than five weeks), medical and dental insurance, the Company's basic term life insurance and other health care benefits, and retirement and disability benefits as may hereafter be provided by the Company in accordance with its policies. The Company's normal basic term life insurance policy provides a death benefit of $1,500,000 (or any lesser amount, at the Executive's election) payable to a beneficiary or beneficiaries selected by the Executive. Payments and benefits under any program that provides for payments and benefits after termination of employment will be paid or provided to the Executive under the terms of such program during periods following the Term of Employment, including retiree medical benefits to be provided on the same terms as such benefits are provided to any similarly situated former employee.
(b) (i) In the event the Executive's employment hereunder shall automatically terminate on the Expiration Date, the Executive will be provided with monthly retirement benefits, commencing on the
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date of termination, under a non-qualified supplemental employees retirement plan (SERP) of the Company, equal to the excess, if any, of (A) over the sum of (B) and (C) as follows, assuming that such benefits are to be paid in the form of a single life only annuity without survivor benefits:
(A) Sixty percent (60%) of the Executive's Final Average Earnings, as such monthly amount is defined in the Aerospace Pension Plan except that, for purposes of this Agreement, such amount shall be determined by reference to the Executive's highest thirty-six (36) consecutive months (or if the Term of Employment is less than thirty-six (36) months, then such lesser number of months representing the number of full months in the Term of Employment) of earnings attributable to base salary and annual cash incentive bonus awards during the last sixty (60) consecutive months of the Term of Employment, provided that the Executive has reached 65 years of age upon such termination date; if the Executive has not reached 65 years of age upon such termination date, the amount of the retirement benefits under this Section 4(b)(i)(A) shall be reduced due to early commencement based on the Executive's age at the date of termination in accordance with the terms of the Aerospace Pension Plan;
(B) The monthly amount payable from the Aerospace Pension Plan, assuming that such payment commences on the first of the month following the date of termination and benefits are to be paid in the form of a single life only annuity without survivor benefits;
(C) The monthly amount payable from the Executive's United States military retirement or pension plans, assuming the form of such benefit as in effect as of the Effective Date;
(ii) In the event the Company terminates the Executive's employment without Cause, the Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason as defined in Section 4(b)(ix) below (other than a Qualifying Termination, as defined in the Company's Income Security Plan), or the Executive's employment is terminated as a result of the Executive's death or Disability prior to the Expiration Date, the Executive will commence to receive retirement benefits described under Section 4(b)(i) upon such termination but the Executive's age shall be determined as if the Executive had reached the age the Executive would have reached on the Expiration Date;
(iii) In the event the Company terminates the Executive's employment for Cause during the Term of Employment, the Executive shall not be entitled to receive the amounts described in Section 4(b)(i) and all such amounts shall be forfeited;
(iv) In the event the Executive terminates his employment for other than Good Reason prior to April 1, 2002, the Executive shall not be entitled to receive the amounts described in Section 4(b)(i) and all such amounts shall be forfeited;
(v) If the Executive terminates his employment for other than Good Reason following March 31, 2002, but prior to the Expiration Date, the Executive will receive retirement benefits described in Section 4(b)(i) based on the Executive's age as of such date of termination;
(vi) If, after March 31, 2003, the Executive's employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or is automatically terminated upon the Expiration Date, or the Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason (other than a Qualifying Termination, as defined in the Company's Income Security Plan) or as a result of the Executive's death or Disability, and the Executive has reached 61 years of age upon such termination date, the Executive will receive retirement benefits described under Section 4(b)(i) based on the assumption that the Executive had reached 65 years of age upon such termination date;
(vii) In the event of a Qualifying Termination, as defined in the Company's Income Security Plan, the Executive will receive retirement benefits described in Section 4(b)(i), incorporating any provisions of the Income Security Plan that may affect the determination of such amounts, and
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such amounts will become payable to the Executive in a single lump sum, utilizing the same assumptions necessary for making such determinations as set forth in the Aerospace Pension Plan as in effect immediately prior to the Change of Control, as defined in the Company's Income Security Plan;
(viii) Except as provided in Section 4(b)(vii) or as otherwise elected by the Executive pursuant to this Section 4(b)(viii), the retirement benefits described in this Section 4(b) shall be paid as follows: (a) forty-nine percent (49%) of the total amount payable shall be paid as a monthly and 50% joint and survivor annuity benefit in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Aerospace Pension Plan and (b) the remaining fifty-one percent (51%) shall be payable in a single lump sum, utilizing the same assumptions necessary for making such determinations as set forth in the Aerospace Pension Plan. However, the Executive may elect, at least one year prior to the time at which the Executive is entitled to receive such benefits, to receive such benefits hereunder in any other actuarially equivalent form of benefits, including one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount in a single lump sum, utilizing the same assumptions necessary for making such determinations as set forth in the Aerospace Pension Plan;
(ix) For purposes of this Agreement, "Good Reason" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following, unless Executive has agreed in writing that such occurrence shall not constitute "Good Reason":
(A) Change of Compensation. A reduction by the Company in the Executive's annual base salary or target annual incentive bonus (as in effect on the Effective Date of this Agreement or as such amounts which may have been increased from time to time) or the aggregate dollar value of the Executive's Stock Award or Performance Cash Award, as those terms are defined in the Income Security Plan (determined in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures based on the Executive's annual base salary and award parameters in effect on the Effective Date of this Agreement or as such amounts may have been increased from time to time), below the rate or value thereof, or the failure by the Company to continue the Executive's eligibility in any welfare benefits or retirement plans in which the Executive was participating on the Effective Date or such later date unless such welfare benefits or retirement plans are terminated by the Company in their entirety, and the elimination of eligibility affects all participants inside such plan, or the Executive is permitted to participate in other plans providing the Executive with materially comparable welfare benefits and in materially comparable retirement plans; provided, however, that the absence of new grants of Executive Stock Awards or other equity compensation after March 31, 2003, if not in violation of this Agreement, shall not be deemed Good Reason for purposes of this Agreement or reason for a "Qualifying Termination" within the meaning of the Income Security Plan.
(B) Change of Location. The Company requiring the Executive to be based anywhere other than the Executive's work location on the Effective Date, or such other location to it may be changed thereafter with the Executive's consent, or a location within fifty (50) miles from such location; unless such relocation is agreed to in writing by both the Company and the Executive, or is otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement; or
(C) Change of Position. The assignment to the Executive of any duties inconsistent in any respect with the Executive's position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or responsibilities, or any other action by the Company which results in a diminution in such position, authority, duties or responsibilities, excluding for this purpose (i) the change in position explicitly provided for in Section 1 (which likewise shall not constitute reason for a "Qualifying Termination" under the Income Security Plan) and (ii) an
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isolated, insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken in bad faith and which is remedied by the Company promptly after receipt of notice thereof given by the Executive.
A termination pursuant to this Section 4(b)(ix) shall not be deemed a termination for Good Reason unless the Company receives written notice of such termination from the Executive within sixty (60) days after the occurrence of the events constituting the Executive's reason for such termination and the Company does not within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice cure the stated reason therein.
(c) The Executive, in his reasonable discretion, is authorized to participate in the Company's flexible Perquisite Program, which includes reasonable expenditures such as first class airfare upgrades, airline club memberships, staff entertainment, spousal travel, the purchase or lease of an automobile, a home security system and a home computer. Under the Program, the Company will reimburse the Executive quarterly for reasonable expenses incurred by the Executive in furtherance of the Company's business, provided that (i) the Company shall not reimburse the Executive for expenses to the extent of any income tax benefit realized by the Executive with respect thereto, (ii) amounts payable under this paragraph (c) shall not exceed a total of $20,000 per annum (or other amount as may be determined by the Personnel and Compensation Committee) and (iii) such expenses are incurred in accordance with policies of the Company as they may exist from time to time, and submission to the Company of adequate documentation in accordance with federal income tax regulations and administrative pronouncements.
(d) During the Term of Employment and for a period of three years after termination of employment hereunder, the Company will pay up to $15,000 during any calendar year (such amount to be prorated in the case of a partial calendar year) for financial counseling services for the Executive, and the Company will also pay to the Executive an amount (if any) which is necessary to put the Executive in the same position with respect to his total federal, state and local income liability as he would have been in had the payments under this paragraph (d) not been made.
5. Relocation Expenses. In connection with the Executive's employment by the Company:
(a) The Company shall pay 100% of the Executive's reasonable costs in moving the Executive, his family and possessions, after March 31, 2002, from the Executive's home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to a home selected by the Executive anywhere in the continental United States. All payments pursuant to this paragraph (a) shall be increased to the extent necessary so that the amount received by the Executive net of all applicable federal, state and local taxes is equal to the cost or expense being reimbursed.
(b) The Company shall reimburse the Executive for real estate commissions and other reasonable closing costs and reasonable attorney's fees customarily borne by sellers in connection with the sale of the Executive's home in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area after March 31, 2002, and pay the Executive the difference between the sale price of such home and the Executive's original purchase price, if former is higher than latter.
(c) Alternatively to (b) above, at the option of the Executive, the Company will purchase the Executive's existing home in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Under this paragraph (c), the purchase price of the Executive's home shall be the greater of an amount determined according to the Company's Home Purchase Option Program, or the Executive's original purchase price.
6. Termination.
(a) General. The Executive's employment hereunder shall automatically terminate on the earlier of his death or the Expiration Date. The Executive may, at any time prior to the Expiration Date, terminate his employment hereunder for any reason by delivering a Notice of Termination (defined below) to the Board. The Company may, at any time prior to the Expiration Date, terminate the
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Executive's employment hereunder for any reason by delivering a Notice of Termination to the Executive, provided that in no event shall the Company be entitled to terminate the Executive's employment prior to the Expiration Date unless the Board shall duly adopt by the affirmative vote of a least a majority of the entire membership of the Board, a resolution authorizing such termination and stating whether such termination is for Cause (defined below). As used in this Agreement, "Notice of Termination" means a notice in writing purporting to terminate the Executive's employment in accordance with this Section 6, which notice shall (i) specify the effective date of such termination (not prior to the date of such notice) and (ii) in the case of a termination by the Company for Cause or Disability or a termination by the Executive for Good Reason or Disability, set forth in reasonable detail the reason for such termination and the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for such termination.
(b) Automatic Termination on Expiration Date or Death. In the event the Executive's employment hereunder shall automatically terminate on the Expiration Date or as a result of the Executive's death, the Executive shall only be entitled to receive, to the extent applicable, (i) all unpaid compensation accrued as of the termination date pursuant to Section 3 hereof, (ii) all unused vacation time accrued by the Executive as of the termination date, (iii) all amounts owing to the Executive under Section 4(b), (iv) all amounts owing to the Executive under Section 4(c) hereof, and (v) those benefits under Section 4 which are required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), or other laws. The amounts described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iv) of the foregoing sentence shall be paid to the Executive in a lump sum payment promptly after the Expiration Date or such termination date.
(c) Termination by Company for Cause. If the Company terminates the Executive's employment for Cause, the Executive shall only be entitled to receive the compensation and other payments described in paragraph (b) above (however, Section 4(b)(iii) governs with respect to payments under any SERP), such compensation and other payments to be paid as if the Executive's employment had automatically terminated without the giving of any Notice of Termination. As used in this Agreement "Cause" shall mean (i) any material failure of the Executive to perform his duties specified in Section 2 of this Agreement (other any such failure resulting from the Executive's incapacity due to Disability) after written notice of such failure has been given to the Executive by the Board and such failure shall have continued for 30 days after receipt of such notice, (ii) gross negligence or willful or intentional wrongdoing or misconduct, (iii) a material breach by the Executive of any confidentiality or non-competition agreement between the Executive and the Company, or (iv) conviction of the Executive of a felony offense or a crime involving moral turpitude.
(d) Termination for Disability. If the Executive's employment is terminated by either the Company or the Executive on account of Disability (defined below), the Executive shall only be entitled to receive the compensation and other payments described in paragraph (b) above, such compensation and other payments to be paid as if the Executive's employment had automatically terminated without the giving of any Notice of Termination. In addition, the Company shall provide the Executive such other disability benefits as may hereafter be provided by the Company in accordance with its policies, as they may exist from time to time. As used herein, "Disability" means any physical or mental condition of the Executive that (i) prevents the Executive from being able to perform the services required under this Agreement, (ii) has continued for at least 180 consecutive days during any 12-month period and (iii) is reasonably expected to continue.
(e) Termination Upon Change of Control. If the Executive's employment terminates either by the Company or by the Executive subsequent to a Change of Control, as defined in the Company's Income Security Plan, the Company shall pay the Executive the compensation and other payments, including vesting of restricted shares and stock options, described in the Income Security Plan.
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7. Non-exclusivity of Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent or limit the Executive's continuing or future participation in any benefit, bonus, incentive or other plan or program provided by the Company or any of its affiliated companies and for which the Executive may qualify, nor shall anything herein limit or otherwise affect such rights as the Executive may have under any stock option or other agreements with the Company or any of its affiliated companies. Amounts which are vested benefits or which the Executive is otherwise entitled to receive under any plan or program of the Company or any of its affiliated companies at or subsequent to the date of termination of the Executive's employment under this Agreement shall be payable in accordance with such plan or program.
8. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Minnesota. Venue and jurisdiction of any act or omission relating to this Agreement shall lie in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
9. Notice. Any notice, payment, demand or communication required or permitted to be given by this Agreement shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given or served for all purposes if delivered personally or if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to such party at its address set forth below such party's signature to this Agreement or to such other address as has been furnished in writing by such party for whom the communication is intended. Any such notice be deemed to be given on the date so delivered.
10. Severability. In the event any provisions hereof shall be modified or held ineffective by any court, such adjudication shall not invalidate or render ineffective the balance of the provisions hereof.
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the parties with respect to the employment of the Executive by the Company and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties.
12. Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by a writing signed by the parties hereto. Any waiver or breach of any of the terms of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any other breach of such terms or conditions, or any other terms or conditions, nor shall any failure to enforce any provisions hereof operate as a waiver of such provision or any other provision hereof.
13. Assignment. This Agreement is a personal employment contract and the rights and interests of the Executive hereunder may not be sold, transferred, assigned or pledged. The Company may assign its rights under this Agreement to (i) any entity into or with which the Company is merged or consolidated or to which the Company transfers all or substantially all of its assets or (ii) any entity, which at the time of such assignment, controls, is under common control with, or is controlled by the Company, provided that the Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company, by agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Executive, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if such succession had not taken place.
14. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Executive and his heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above and intend that this Employment Agreement have the effect of a sealed instrument.
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Exhibit 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
AS OF MARCH 31, 2003
Name of Subsidiary
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Jurisdiction of Organization
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Alliant Holdings LLC | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Ammunition and Related Products LLC |
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Delaware |
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-Alliant Ammunition and Powder Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-New River Energetics, Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunition Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Commercial Ammunition Holdings Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Commercial Ammunition Company Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Federal Cartridge Company | Minnesota | ||||
-Estate Cartridge, Inc. | Texas | ||||
-Ammunition Accessories Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-ATK International Sales Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Precision Systems LLC |
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Delaware |
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-Alliant Ammunition Systems Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Gun Systems Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Integrated Defense Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Precision Fuze Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Tactical Systems Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Missile Systems Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Propulsion and Composites LLC |
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Delaware |
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-ATK Aerospace Company Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Thiokol Technologies International, Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Composite Optics, Incorporated | California | ||||
-COI Ceramics, Inc. | California | ||||
-Alliant Southern Composites Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Logistics and Technical Services LLC |
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Delaware |
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Alliant International Holdings Inc. |
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Delaware |
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-Alliant Assurance Ltd. | Vermont |
The Registrant has other subsidiaries which, if considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of March 31, 2003.
Exhibit 21.2
SUBSIDIARIES OF
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
AS OF APRIL 1, 2003
Name of Subsidiary
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Jurisdiction of Organization
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Alliant Holdings LLC | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Ammunition and Related Products LLC |
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Delaware |
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-Alliant Ammunition and Powder Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-New River Energetics, Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Ammunition Systems Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunition Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Commercial Ammunition Company Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Federal Cartridge Company | Minnesota | ||||
-Ammunition Accessories Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-ATK International Sales Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Precision Systems LLC |
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Delaware |
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-ATK Ordnance and Ground Systems LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Tactical Systems Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Missile Systems Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Elkton LLC | Delaware | ||||
-Alliant Propulsion and Composites LLC |
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Delaware |
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-ATK Aerospace Company Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Thiokol Technologies International, Inc. | Delaware | ||||
-Composite Optics, Incorporated | California | ||||
-COI Ceramics, Inc. | California | ||||
-Alliant Southern Composites Company LLC | Delaware | ||||
-ATK Logistics and Technical Services LLC |
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Delaware |
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Alliant International Holdings Inc. |
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Delaware |
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-Alliant Assurance Ltd. | Vermont |
The Registrant has other subsidiaries which, if considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of April 1, 2003.
Alliant Techsystems Inc.:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 33-36981, No. 33-48851, No. 33-91138, No. 33-91196, No. 333-102363, No. 333-33305, No. 333-38775, No. 333-60665, No. 333-84445, No. 333-91196, No. 333-60665, No. 333-33305, No. 333-36981, No. 333-64498, No. 333-67316, No. 333-69042, No. 333-73174, No. 333-82192, and No. 333-82194 of our report dated May 8, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Alliant Techsystems Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2003.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
June 17, 2003
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned director and/or officer of ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint Paul David Miller, Eric S. Rangen, and Ann D. Davidson, and each or any one of them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or officer of the Company to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, or other applicable form, including any and all exhibits, schedules, supplements, amendments and supporting documents thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., as required in connection with the Company's registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's hand as of the 6th day of May, 2003.
/s/
WILLIAM G. VAN DYKE
William G. Van Dyke |
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned director and/or officer of ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint Paul David Miller, Eric S. Rangen, and Ann D. Davidson, and each or any one of them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or officer of the Company to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, or other applicable form, including any and all exhibits, schedules, supplements, amendments and supporting documents thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., as required in connection with the Company's registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's hand as of the 6th day of May, 2003.
/s/
MICHAEL T. SMITH
Michael T. Smith |
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned director and/or officer of ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint Paul David Miller, Eric S. Rangen, and Ann D. Davidson, and each or any one of them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or officer of the Company to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, or other applicable form, including any and all exhibits, schedules, supplements, amendments and supporting documents thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., as required in connection with the Company's registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's hand as of the 6th day of May, 2003.
/s/
ROBERT W. RISCASSI
Robert W. RisCassi |
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned director and/or officer of ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint Paul David Miller, Eric S. Rangen, and Ann D. Davidson, and each or any one of them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or officer of the Company to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, or other applicable form, including any and all exhibits, schedules, supplements, amendments and supporting documents thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., as required in connection with the Company's registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's hand as of the 6th day of May, 2003.
/s/
DAVID E. JEREMIAH
David E. Jeremiah |
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned director and/or officer of ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint Paul David Miller, Eric S. Rangen, and Ann D. Davidson, and each or any one of them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or officer of the Company to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, or other applicable form, including any and all exhibits, schedules, supplements, amendments and supporting documents thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., as required in connection with the Company's registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's hand as of the 6th day of May, 2003.
/s/
JONATHAN G. GUSS
Jonathan G. Guss |
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned director and/or officer of ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint Paul David Miller, Eric S. Rangen, and Ann D. Davidson, and each or any one of them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or officer of the Company to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, or other applicable form, including any and all exhibits, schedules, supplements, amendments and supporting documents thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., as required in connection with the Company's registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's hand as of the 6th day of May, 2003.
/s/
GILBERT F. DECKER
Gilbert F. Decker |
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned director and/or officer of ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint Paul David Miller, Eric S. Rangen, and Ann D. Davidson, and each or any one of them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or officer of the Company to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, or other applicable form, including any and all exhibits, schedules, supplements, amendments and supporting documents thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., as required in connection with the Company's registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's hand as of the 6th day of May, 2003.
/s/
FRANCES D. COOK
Frances D. Cook |
Certification by Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Paul David Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (the "Company"), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
Dated: June 17, 2003
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/s/ Paul David Miller Paul David Miller Chief Executive Officer |
Certification by Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Eric S. Rangen, Chief Financial Officer of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (the "Company"), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
Dated: June 17, 2003
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/s/ Eric S. Rangen Eric S. Rangen Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |