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44-839: OA-4 , previously known as Orbital-4 , was the fourth successful flight of the Orbital ATK uncrewed resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its third flight to the International Space Station (ISS) under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-1) contract with NASA . With the Antares launch vehicle undergoing a redesign following its failure during the Orb-3 launch, OA-4 was launched by an Atlas V launch vehicle. Following three launch delays due to inclement weather beginning on 3 December 2015, OA-4

88-570: A division until January 1, 2020 when a reorganization merged the operations into the company's other divisions. A merger of Orbital Sciences Corporation and the defense and aerospace divisions of Alliant Techsystems (ATK) was announced on April 29, 2014. The two companies had collaborated on several previous projects, including the use of 400 ATK rocket motors in Orbital's launch vehicles. The deal officially closed on February 9, 2015. ATK's sporting-goods division spun off to form Vista Outdoor on

132-531: A favorable business environment in Minnesota. Metz resigned in early 2023 after Vista Outdoor's board of directors expressed a loss of confidence in his leadership. Mark W. DeYoung was Vista Outdoor's first chairman and CEO. DeYoung retired from Vista Outdoor in July 2017. Independent board member Michael Callahan was acting as interim CEO and chairman as of the same date. Before heading Vista Outdoor, DeYoung

176-596: A gain or loss for federal tax purposes. On February 25, 2016, BRG Sports announced its acceptance of a $ 400-million cash and earn-out deal to sell its "Action Sports" business to Vista Outdoor. Vista gained control of the Bell Sports , Giro , Blackburn, and C-Preme brands. On May 1, 2018, Vista Outdoor announced that it would consider selling its gun manufacturing subsidiaries and Bell , Giro, Blackburn, and Jimmy Styks, to focus on its core brands for outdoors enthusiasts. Months earlier, Vista announced that it

220-435: A group of investors led by Savage's management. Vista received immediate gross proceeds of $ 158 million and a $ 12-million five-year note. Vista said it will use this money, after paying associated taxes, to reduce its debt. On October 13, 2020, Vista Outdoor acquired certain assets related to Remington Outdoor Company 's ammunition and accessories businesses, including Remington's Lonoke, Arkansas , manufacturing facility and

264-489: A stand-alone public company to be named Vista Outdoor. Vista Outdoor signed an agreement for a $ 350 million secured loan with a term of five years and a $ 400 million revolving line of credit. Proceeds were partially used to pay down debt. ATK and Orbital Sciences filed a joint proxy statement and prospectus describing the share issuance with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 2014. The same month,

308-620: Is famous for a Super Bowl advertisement featuring a Jeep-branded electric bike. Metz was named CEO of Vista Outdoor on October 9, 2017. He is responsible for Vista Outdoor's and its subsidiaries' daily operations. Metz is also a managing partner at Kellwood Company . He served as the CEO and president of Arctic Cat from 2014 to 2017. Metz was the managing director of Sun Capital Partners from 2005 until 2014. Metz worked for Black & Decker from 1992 until 2005, where he held numerous positions in senior management. Metz holds an undergraduate degree from

352-625: Is necessary due to the sharp drop in ammunition sales that followed the election of President Donald Trump. In January 2019, the company asked workers to volunteer for early retirement, but only 20 workers in Lewiston accepted Vista's offer. In November 2018, Vista closed its corporate headquarters in Farmington, Utah in order to reduce costs. Vista Outdoor relocated its headquarters to Anoka, Minnesota , near its ammunition factory there. Vista Outdoor announced that Bozeman, Montana will be

396-473: Is the parent company to many ammunition makers, including Federal , CCI , and Remington. In October 2023, the company announced that its firearms and ammunition business will be sold off to Czech company Czechoslovak Group for a value of $ 1.91 billion, pending regulatory approval. Vista's sale to CSG has been protested by senators JD Vance , John Kennedy , representative Clay Higgins and National Sheriffs' Association . Vista Outdoor stockholders approved

440-772: Is used to air launch Pegasus rockets carrying payloads into space. The Stargazer aircraft is also used for testing under specific programs. The Flight Systems Group became part of Northrop Grumman Space Systems on January 1, 2020. The Defense Systems Group, based in the Baltimore, Maryland area, produces tactical missiles, defense electronics, and medium- and large-caliber ammunition. The division also produces fuzing and warheads for both tactical missiles and munitions; precision metal and composite structures for medium and large-caliber ammunition, military aircraft, ground vehicles, and missile systems; load, assembly, and pack (LAP) of medium caliber munitions; and propellants and powders for

484-517: The Department of Justice approved to the merger and spinoff. ATK spun-off Vista Outdoor after merging with Orbital Sciences and became Orbital ATK on February 9, 2015. Anyone holding ATK common stock at the end of the business day on February 2, 2015, received two shares of Vista Outdoor common stock. Eligible shareholders had their brokerage account credited or received a book-entry account statement reflecting their ownership. Vista Outdoor

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528-457: The International Space Station (ISS). Total cargo: 3,349 kilograms (7,383 lb) Total cargo with packing material: 3,513 kg (7,745 lb) [REDACTED] Media related to Cygnus 5 at Wikimedia Commons Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Orbital ATK Inc. was an American aerospace manufacturer and defense industry company. It was formed in February 9, 2015 from

572-634: The University of Delaware and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Vista Outdoor's debt was over $ 1 billion when Metz was hired in 2017. As of December 2019, that debt has been reduced to $ 562 million. A large portion of this debt reduction is attributable to selling Savage Arms and other subsidiaries. Metz moved Vista Outdoor's headquarters back to Minnesota to cut costs but also to take advantage of what it sees as

616-449: The 2020 fiscal year. Metz said the company would focus heavily on what it called its "heritage ammunition business." Vista Outdoor announced on July 9, 2018, that it had reached an agreement with a European private equity fund to sell the Bollé , Cébé and Serengeti eyewear brands. On July 9, 2019, Vista Outdoor completed the sale of Savage Arms and Stevens Arms for $ 170 million to

660-621: The FBI requested a bullet with better terminal ballistics than traditional cup-and-core projectiles. Federal Premium manages Vista Outdoor's relationship with the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant . Kyle Reeves and Jeremy Wilkens founded Jimmy Styks in 2009 in Huntington Beach, California. In July 2015, Vista Outdoor announced its intent to purchase Jimmy Styks for $ 40 million upfront with additional payments to

704-625: The Remington brand and trademarks, for $ 81.4 million. Vista Outdoor used a combination of approximately $ 51 million of cash on hand and approximately $ 30 million from its asset-based revolving credit facility to complete this transaction. In July 2022, Vista Outdoor announced that it would be acquiring Fox Racing for $ 540 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023. Later, Vista Outdoor also announced its intent to split into different companies with new names and stock symbol; One company will focus on sporting goods while

748-736: The United States. The company has manufacturing and support facilities spread over 11 American. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. It has overseas sales and sourcing operations in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. For example, 1,200 of Vista Outdoor's employees staff an ammunition factory in Lewiston, Idaho . In June 2015, Vista announced that it would build its new corporate headquarters at Station Park in Farmington City, Utah. As of June 2015, construction

792-509: The acquisition of Camp Chef in September 2016. They offer various products including camp stoves, barbecue grills, pellet grills, smokers, fire pits. Vista Outdoor paid a purchase price of $ 74 million (excluding tax effects), with $ 60 million in cash paid at closing and $ 14 million in an earn-out. The effective multiple of the transaction was approximately 6.4x Camp Chef's expected calendar year 2016 EBITDA. In May 2022, Vista Outdoor announced

836-405: The acquisition of launch monitor and golf simulator manufacturer Foresight Sports . The acquisition valued at $ 475 million is aimed to aid Vista's Bushnell brand in expanding into new segments. In July 2022, Vista Outdoor bought Fox Racing for $ 540 million. This amount could be increased by $ 50 million through an earn-out. Fox Racing CEO Jeffrey McGuane will continue in his position following

880-580: The canister and commercial markets. The Defense Systems Group became part of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems on January 1, 2020. Orbital ATK's Space Systems Group provides satellites for commercial , scientific, and security purposes. This group also produces the Cygnus spacecraft, which delivers cargo to the International Space Station . The group was based at the company's headquarters on Warp Drive in Dulles, Virginia . Vista Outdoor Vista Outdoor

924-1111: The country's armed forces. Vista's ammunition companies Federal and Remington also started selling T-shirts on their websites to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. Many of Vista's brands are associated with shooting and hunting. The company also makes gear for camping, hiking, skiing, and biking such as flashlights, headlamps, lanterns, helmets, goggles, GPS locators, etc. As of 2019, Vista Outdoor earned about 50% of its profits from businesses units related to shooting sports, such as ammunition makers Federal Premium and CCI. Also known as Bushnell Outdoor Products, Bushnell specializes in optics . Its products include binoculars , spotting scopes , telescopes , night vision equipment , GPS devices, laser rangefinders , riflescopes , holographic weapon sights , game cameras , and other high-end optical equipment. David P. Bushnell founded Bushnell Corporation in 1948 during his service in Allied-occupied Japan . In 1999, private equity firm Windpoint Partners acquired Bushnell. In 2007, Bushnell

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968-446: The founders, who are staying with the company, triggered by meeting financial targets over the next three years. Jimmy Styks makes stand-up paddleboards and accessories. Vista Outdoor will integrate Jimmy Styks into its outdoor products division. This purchase price was a multiple of about 5.5 times the expected 2015 calendar year EBITDA. In January 2016, Vista Outdoor announced that it would use its relationships with retailers to expand

1012-509: The impairment charge will be in the range of $ 400 million to $ 450 million." For fiscal year 2019, Vista Outdoor had sales of $ 2.1 billion. It lost $ 648 million. Vista reduced its debt load from $ 738 million to $ 581 million due to its sale of Savage Arms. Responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 's call for ammunition after Russia invaded Ukraine , Vista Outdoor, supplier of ammunition to Ukraine's military since 2015, pledged to donate 1 million rounds of small-caliber ammunition to

1056-765: The location of its headquarters for outdoor products. Gallatin County will be a major focus of development. As part of the 2018 NRA boycott , activists asked retailers to stop selling all Vista Outdoor products over the company's support of the National Rifle Association of America and manufacturing of assault weapons . Some bicycle shops in Oregon stopped selling Vista Outdoor products. Some cancelled orders or returned stock. Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), with 22 stores across Canada,

1100-500: The merger of Orbital Sciences Corporation and parts of Alliant Techsystems (ATK). Orbital ATK designed, built, and delivered rocket engines , military vehicles , firearms , autocannons , missiles , ammunition , precision-guided munitions , satellites , missile approach warning systems , launch vehicles and spacecraft . The company was acquired by Northrop Grumman on June 6, 2018. The former Orbital ATK operations were renamed Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems and operated as

1144-589: The merger. Fox Racing makes apparel and accessories for mountain biking, motocross, and BMX. In July 2022, Vista Outdoor announced the acquisition of Simms Fishing Products for $ 192.5 million. Simms makes waders and other fishing equipment. Simms is based in Bozeman, Montana. In early 2023, Vista Outdoor appointed Derek Tarlecki President of Simms Fishing Products. QuietKat is a manufacturer of electric bicycles. Vista Outdoor acquired QuietKat in May 2021. The company

1188-563: The number of stores that offer Jimmy Styks products. Vista Outdoor's Alliant Powder division makes smokeless gunpowder. Remington Ammunition was formed after Vista Outdoor acquired the Remington brand and ammunition facility in Lonoke, Arkansas, in the now defunct Remington Outdoor Company 's bankruptcy auction. Notably, the firearm side of Remington Outdoor Company was not purchased by Vista Outdoor; much of it (excluding Marlin Firearms )

1232-513: The other will focus on ammunition and firearms accessories. After the resignation of Chris Metz in early 2023, Vista Outdoor board member Gary McArthur was named interim CEO. On January 11, 2017, Vista Outdoor disclosed that it expected to record "a material asset impairment charge in its hunting and shooting accessories reporting unit" for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2017. Vista reported that "the Company's preliminary analysis indicates

1276-692: The project over this period. In January 2016, Vista opened a factory in American Fork, Utah to manufacture Gold Tip and Bee Stinger archery products. The new factory is significantly larger than the facility it replaced. The additional space is used for research and development, improved production processes, and better employee amenities. Vista opened a $ 35-million ammunition plant in Lewiston, Idaho , in 2017. As of February 2019, Vista employed about 1,135 people in Lewiston. Employment at Vista's Lewiston factory peaked at 1,500 in 2016. Since then, Vista has been reducing its headcount to save costs. This

1320-531: The sale on 25 November 2024 for the price of $ 2.23bn. Alliant Techsystems (ATK), entered the ammunition and outdoor products business in 2001. ATK grew through acquisitions and a large increase in demand for ammunition for police, hunting, and other private uses. ATK told its regulators in December 2014 that it intended first to merge its defense and satellite businesses with Orbital Sciences , and then spin off its sporting goods and ammunition business as

1364-537: The same day. On September 18, 2017, Northrop Grumman announced plans to purchase Orbital ATK for US$ 7.8 billion in cash plus assumption of US$ 1.4 billion in debt. Orbital ATK shareholders approved the buyout on November 29, 2017. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved the acquisition with conditions on June 5, 2018, and on June 6, 2018, Orbital ATK was renamed Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems. With Northrop Grumman's reorganization of its divisions effective January 1, 2020, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems

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1408-643: Was acquired by MidOcean Partners , another private equity firm, in a leveraged buyout. In 2008, Bushnell acquired the assets of Simmons Outdoor Corporation from Meade Instruments . ATK announced its acquisition of Bushnell on September 5, 2013, for $ 985 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. Cascade Cartridge, usually called CCI Ammunition, is based in Lewiston, Idaho . Initially, CCI made centerfire primers for government use. As of March 2015, it mainly manufactures rimfire ammunition but also makes centerfire handgun ammunition, primers for reloading and industrial purposes, and shotgun shells . CCI

1452-480: Was attempting to sell eyewear brands Bolle , Serengeti, and Cebe. The company said its move out of the firearms business had nothing to do with recent boycotts. CEO Christopher Metz said the move had been planned in advance and that Savage Arms and Stevens would require too much investment to rectify their lack of handguns, which make up half the gun market in the US. Metz said he expects the asset sales to be completed by

1496-691: Was expected to begin during the summer of the same year, with completion expected in the middle of 2016. Station Park is a mixed-use development next to a commuter rail station. The company's headquarters were moved to Utah after they applied for and received targeted tax credits from the Utah state government. In its application, Vista Outdoor said it would invest about $ 10 million in a new facility where about 90 highly-paid employees would work. Counting medical benefits, these employees would be paid about $ 125 million over seven years. Utah economic development officials expected about $ 6.7 million in new tax revenue from

1540-667: Was founded in 1951 by Dick Speer, brother of Speer Bullets founder Vernon Speer. CCI was previously known as the Speer Ammunition Company. Federal Cartridge, usually styled Federal Premium, is located in Anoka , Minnesota where it employs roughly 1,000 workers. It was founded in 1922 by Charles L. Horn . Federal Premium manufactures finished shotshell , centerfire , and rimfire ammunition , as well as bullets, primers, and shell casings. Federal Premium introduced its Hydra-Shok line of handgun ammunition in 1988 after

1584-544: Was launched at 21:44:57 UTC on 6 December 2015. With a liftoff weight of 7,492 kg (16,517 lb), OA-4 became the heaviest payload ever launched on an Atlas V. The spacecraft rendezvoused with and was berthed to the ISS on 9 December 2015. It was released on 19 February 2016 after 72 days at the International Space Station. Deorbit occurred on 20 February 2016 at approximately 16:00   UTC. OA-4

1628-640: Was named Deke Slayton II after Deke Slayton , one of NASA's original Mercury Seven astronauts and Director of Flight Operations, who died in 1993. This spacecraft reuses the name Deke Slayton , originally applied to the Orb-3 spacecraft which was lost in an Antares rocket explosion in October 2014. The mission was the first flight of the enhanced variant of Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft, capable of delivering more than 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) of essential crew supplies, equipment and scientific experiments to

1672-472: Was named "Adjunct Professor of the Year." DeYoung is also a member of Orbital ATK's board of directors. Under DeYoung, Vista Outdoor took on about $ 1 billion of debt to finance a series of acquisitions. Many of the companies that were acquired started encountering problems after post-acquisition departures of their founders and senior executives. Vista Outdoor has about 5,800 employees worldwide, with 4,000 in

1716-1336: Was president and CEO of Alliant Techsystems (ATK) from 2010 to 2015. During his tenure, ATK completed acquisitions of Savage Arms and Bushnell. In 2015, DeYoung led the transaction that spun-off ATK's sporting goods business to create Vista Outdoor and merged ATK's aerospace and defense units with Orbital Sciences forming Orbital ATK. DeYoung previously headed ATK's Armament Systems group, the company's largest business. Under DeYoung, this unit expanded into new markets and increased its revenue from $ 600 million in fiscal year 2003 to $ 2.1 billion in fiscal year 2010. DeYoung started his career with Hercules Aerospace in Salt Lake City, Utah , in 1985. He held numerous management positions at Hercules in its solid rocket motor and composite structures businesses. After ATK acquired Hercules in 1995, DeYoung continued to advance and held roles in finance, operations, composite structures , human resources, and munitions. DeYoung earned an undergraduate degree in business at Weber State University , in Ogden, Utah . He holds an MBA from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah where he taught management and finance and

1760-486: Was pressured by their members to stop selling Vista Outdoor products because it supports the NRA. MEC carries camping and bike gear from Vista Outdoor. MEC stopped orders from Vista Outdoor. Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) stopped ordering Vista Outdoor products due to Vista's lack of action on reducing gun violence. REI lifted its ban on Vista Outdoor products and started carrying them again in September 2019. REI

1804-464: Was reorganized into RemArms , LLC. RemArms operates Remington Firearms, licensing use of the Remington brand name from Vista Outdoor. After shutting down due to Remington's bankruptcy, the Lonoke ammunition plant was retooled in early 2021, ramping up production and running around-the-clock. The company doubled the number of workers at Lonoke, employing over 900 people. Vista Outdoor announced

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1848-583: Was split, with most of the sector merging with other Northrop Grumman businesses into a new Space Systems sector. Based in Chandler, Arizona , the Flight Systems Group includes the Pegasus , Minotaur , and Antares launch vehicles as well as solid-propulsion and aerostructures programs. The company also operates a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar wide body jetliner, which is named Stargazer and

1892-453: Was the fourth of eight flights by Orbital ATK under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-1) contract with NASA and the inaugural flight of the larger Enhanced Cygnus PCM. The mission was originally scheduled for 1 April 2015. The Atlas V launch vehicle launched in the 401 vehicle configuration with a four-meter fairing, no solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. In an Orbital ATK tradition, this Cygnus spacecraft

1936-525: Was thus initially 100% owned by ATK shareholders. Vista Outdoor stock traded on a "when-issued" basis from January 29, 2015, to February 9, 2015. It began "regular way" trading on the New York Stock Exchange on February 10, 2015, under the ticker symbol "VSTO." Shareholders were not required to make any payment or take action of any kind. This transaction was conducted on a tax-free basis. U.S. shareholders generally did not have to recognize

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