SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2003
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE |
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5050 LINCOLN DRIVE |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 351-3000 | ||||||
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
| Press release, dated October 1, 2003, announcing new CEO under leadership succession plan |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 1, 2003, Alliant Techsystems Inc. (“ATK”) issued a press release reporting that, in accordance with the previously-announced executive leadership succession plan approved by ATK’s Board of Directors on May 6, 2003, Dan Murphy had become chief executive officer. The press release also disclosed that Paul David Miller had retained his post as chairman of the board and continues to serve as a corporate officer. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Ann D. Davidson | |
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| Name: | Ann D. Davidson |
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| Title: | Vice President, General Counsel and |
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Date: October 6, 2003 |
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