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Argon ST / STST

About Argon ST

12701 Fair Lakes Cir., Suite 800, Fairfax, Va. 22033
www.argonst.com | 703-322-0881 | Founded: 1968

Industry: Aerospace And Defense | Category: Public Companies

Argon ST develops C5ISR systems; that is, command, control, communications, computers, combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Its revenue grew 21 percent in fiscal 2008, and about half came from the Navy. Thirteen percent came from outside the federal government and a quarter from subcontracts. Co-founder Victor Sellier retired in January, though he remains on the board.

Chairman and CEO: Terry L. Collins

2008 Financial Data

Revenues: $340,934,000 | Net Income: $20,273,000
Asssets: $340,338,000 | Earnings Per Share: $0.92
Stockholder Equity: $292,444,000 | Annual Dividend: $0.00
Total employees: 990 | Local employees: 636
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