Type: Public
On the web: http://www.atk.com
Employees: 15,000
Employee growth: (16.7%)

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

Key numbers for fiscal year ending March, 2011:
Sales: $4,842.3M
One year growth: 0.7%
Net income: $313.2M
Income growth: 12.4%

Officers:
Chairman: Gen. Ronald R. (Ron) Fogelman
President, CEO, and Director: Mark W. DeYoung
SVP and CFO: John L. Shroyer

Competitors:
Aerojet
BAE Systems Inc.
General Dynamics

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