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 ----------- ---------------------- 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 - ------ ------------------------ ---------------- 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