Financial Results, Leadership Changes, and Awards - Research Report on ATK, Rockwell Collins, Ruger, Esterline, and Curtis-Wright

NEW YORK, August 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE: ATK), Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL), Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. (NYSE: RGR), Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL), and Curtiss-Wright Corp. (NYSE: CW). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) reported its financial results for Q1 FY 2014 (period ended June 30, 2013). Sales decreased 0.3% YoY to $1.1 billion. Net income attributable to ATK was $72.0 million or $2.24 per diluted share in Q1 FY 2014 compared to net income attributable to ATK of $70.8 million or $2.16 per diluted share in Q1 FY 2013. Commenting on the results, Mark DeYoung, ATK President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "ATK had a strong first quarter, where we continue to see positive momentum from disciplined capital deployment, operational excellence initiatives and investments in technology and new product development. Our continued focus is to generate superior shareholder returns over time through the application of affordable innovation and execution excellence as we develop and manufacture highly engineered products for our customers."The Full Research Report on Alliant Techsystems Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/29c5_ATK]

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Rockwell Collins, Inc. Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has elected its President Kelly Ortberg to assume the additional role of Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. According to the Company, Mr. Ortberg has also been appointed to its Board of Directors and the Board's Executive Committee. Anthony Carbone, Lead Independent Director of Rockwell Collins, said, "Kelly's strong record of success, passion to win and extensive knowledge of our customers and business make him the ideal choice to lead Rockwell Collins into the future." Mr. Ortberg succeeds Clay Jones, 64, who retired as Chief Executive Officer after nearly 34 years with Rockwell Collins. The Full Research Report on Rockwell Collins, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/8aa7_COL]

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Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. Research Report

On July 31, 2013, Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. (Ruger) reported its financial results for Q2 FY 2013 (period ended June 29, 2013). Total net sales increased 50.1% YoY to $179.5 million. Ruger said that new product introductions were a significant component in its sales growth as new product sales represented $102.7 million or 31% of firearm sales in H1 FY 2013. Net income was $32.3 million or $1.63 per diluted share in Q2 FY 2013, compared to $18.0 million or $0.91 per diluted share in Q2 FY 2012. The Full Research Report on Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/1a42_RGR]

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Esterline Corporation Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Esterline Corporation (Esterline) announced that its France-based Souriau subsidiary was awarded with the Best Supplier Award of the Year 2012 by Safran Group subsidiary Labinal, a wiring producer for the aerospace industry. Commenting on the news, Esterline Chief Executive Officer Brad Lawrence, said, "Getting this kind of recognition is a testament to our commitment to customer satisfaction and our continual focus on working with our partners to deliver high-end, reliable, and often custom products at the best value." Esterline stated that the criteria for the award include: responsiveness, reliability, and competitiveness in day-to-day relationship with Labinal and other partners; focus on continuous improvement and lean culture, risk management, and an ability to implement innovative standards; and success in supply chain optimization efforts including lead time reductions, quality policies, and flexibility to support short-term unforeseen needs. The Full Research Report on Esterline Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/c80e_ESL]

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Curtiss-Wright Corp. Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Curtiss-Wright Corp. (Curtiss-Wright) announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Martin R. Benante is scheduled to retire in April 2015, after working for nearly four decades for the Company. The Company said that as part of the transition plan, Benante will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors until his retirement, at which time he will leave the Board. Further, the Company's Board announced that David C. Adams, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer and will serve as a member of the Board of Directors, with immediate effect. Upon Benante's retirement, Adams will assume the dual role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The Full Research Report on Curtiss-Wright Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/a930_CW]

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