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): February 28, 1997
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-10582 41-16726904
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
600 SECOND STREET N.E.
HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343-8384
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (612) 931-6000
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed from last report)
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
On February 28, 1997, the registrant closed its previously announced
agreement to sell its Marine Systems Group to Hughes Aircraft Company, as
described in a news release, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1. The net assets sold consist primarily of net working capital and
property, plant and equipment.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) None.
(b) Pro forma financial information. Pro forma financial statements of the
registrant, which present the pro forma effects of the transaction
described in Item 2 hereof, assuming such transaction had occurred as
of the date set forth in the notes accompanying the pro forma
financial statements, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of December 22, 1996
by and between the registrant and Hughes Aircraft
Company (excluding schedules and exhibits)
2.2 Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 28,
1997 by and between registrant and Hughes Aircraft
Company (excluding schedules and exhibits)
10 Arrangements with Executive
99.1 Text of news release dated March 3, 1997
99.2 Pro forma financial information
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
Date: March 13, 1997
By: /s/ Charles H. Gauck
Name: Charles H. Gauck
Title: Secretary
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed herewith electronically or incorporated herein
by reference. The applicable Securities and Exchange Commission File Number is
1-10582.
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit Method of Filing
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2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of Filed herewith electronically
December 22, 1996 by and between the
registrant and Hughes Aircraft Company
(excluding schedules and exhibits)
2.2 Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement Filed herewith electronically
dated February 28, 1997 by and
between registrant and Hughes Aircraft
Company (excluding schedules and
exhibits)
10 Arrangements with Executive Filed herewith electronically
99.1 Text of news release dated March 3, Filed herewith electronically
1997
99.2 Pro forma financial information Filed herewith electronically