UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  For the quarterly period ended JulyOctober 31, 2012
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  For the transition period from                      to
Commission File: 001-07982
RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Dakota
(State of incorporation)
 
46-0246171
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
205 East 6th Street, P.O. Box 5107, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107
(Address of principal executive offices)
(605) 336-2750
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
As of AugustNovember 27, 2012 there were 36,298,79836,320,438 shares of common stock, $1 par value, of Raven Industries, Inc. outstanding. There were no other classes of stock outstanding.
 




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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures




PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share data)July 31,
2012
 January 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 January 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents$44,113
 $25,842
 $46,978
$48,087
 $25,842
 $44,223
Accounts receivable, net49,885
 60,759
 43,248
55,462
 60,759
 50,661
Inventories50,389
 54,756
 50,249
50,024
 54,756
 49,856
Deferred income taxes3,251
 3,299
 2,804
3,264
 3,299
 2,714
Other current assets4,122
 2,903
 2,937
2,790
 2,903
 1,867
Total current assets151,760
 147,559
 146,216
159,627
 147,559
 149,321
          
Property, plant and equipment, net73,189
 61,894
 48,011
77,392
 61,894
 56,906
Goodwill22,274
 22,274
 10,777
22,274
 22,274
 10,777
Amortizable intangible assets, net8,971
 9,412
 1,816
8,753
 9,412
 1,738
Other assets, net4,254
 4,564
 4,508
4,129
 4,564
 4,395
TOTAL ASSETS$260,448
 $245,703
 $211,328
$272,175
 $245,703
 $223,137
          
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable$10,835
 $16,162
 $16,825
$13,262
 $16,162
 $17,568
Accrued liabilities23,971
 22,993
 14,887
25,248
 22,993
 16,774
Customer advances1,111
 1,491
 2,258
906
 1,491
 2,356
Total current liabilities35,917
 40,646
 33,970
39,416
 40,646
 36,698
          
Other liabilities19,204
 24,467
 13,229
19,178
 24,467
 13,582
          
Commitments and contingencies
 
 

 
 
          
Shareholders' Equity          
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 65,196; 65,132; and 65,078, respectively65,196
 32,566
 32,539
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 65,215; 65,132; and 65,096, respectively65,215
 32,566
 32,548
Paid in capital3,934
 9,607
 8,088
5,056
 9,607
 8,770
Retained earnings191,397
 193,650
 177,783
198,428
 193,650
 185,911
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,931) (1,962) (919)(1,852) (1,962) (1,043)
Treasury stock at cost, 28,897 shares(53,362) (53,362) (53,362)(53,362) (53,362) (53,362)
Total Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity205,234
 180,499
 164,129
213,485
 180,499
 172,824
Noncontrolling interest93
 91
 
96
 91
 33
Total shareholders' equity205,327
 180,590
 164,129
213,581
 180,590
 172,857
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$260,448
 $245,703
 $211,328
$272,175
 $245,703
 $223,137

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
Net sales$101,674
 $90,344
 $219,589
 $191,885
$97,011
 $93,300
 $316,600
 $285,185
Cost of sales71,610
 62,214
 148,390
 130,819
67,436
 66,046
 215,826
 196,865
Gross profit30,064
 28,130
 71,199
 61,066
29,575
 27,254
 100,774
 88,320
              
Research and development expenses3,564
 2,374
 6,964
 4,617
3,498
 2,499
 10,462
 7,116
Selling, general and administrative expenses9,093
 7,082
 18,396
 14,242
9,705
 7,880
 28,101
 22,122
Operating income17,407
 18,674
 45,839
 42,207
16,372
 16,875
 62,211
 59,082
              
Other (expense), net(96) (76) (148) (89)(56) (4) (204) (93)
Income before income taxes17,311
 18,598
 45,691
 42,118
16,316
 16,871
 62,007
 58,989
              
Income taxes5,743
 6,137
 15,100
 13,941
5,454
 5,473
 20,554
 19,414
Net income11,568
 12,461
 30,591
 28,177
10,862
 11,398
 41,453
 39,575
              
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest22
 
 2
 
3
 8
 5
 8
              
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$11,546
 $12,461
 $30,589
 $28,177
$10,859
 $11,390
 $41,448
 $39,567
              
Net income per common share:              
─ Basic$0.32
 $0.34
 $0.84
 $0.78
$0.30
 $0.31
 $1.14
 $1.09
─ Diluted$0.32
 $0.34
 $0.84
 $0.77
$0.30
 $0.31
 $1.13
 $1.09
              
Cash dividends paid per common share$0.105
 $0.09
 $0.21
 $0.18
$0.105
 $0.09
 $0.315
 $0.27
              
Comprehensive income:              
Net income$11,568
 $12,461
 $30,591
 $28,177
$10,862
 $11,398
 $41,453
 $39,575
              
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:              
Foreign currency translation(68) 21
 (45) 160
41
 (145) (4) 15
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax expense of $20, $7, $41 and $22, respectively38
 12
 76
 41
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax expense of $20, $11, $61 and $33, respectively38
 21
 114
 62
Other comprehensive income, net of tax(30) 33
 31
 201
79
 (124) 110
 77
              
Comprehensive income11,538
 12,494
 30,622
 28,378
10,941
 11,274
 41,563
 39,652
              
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest22
 
 2
 
3
 8
 5
 8
              
Comprehensive income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$11,516
 $12,494
 $30,620
 $28,378
$10,938
 $11,266
 $41,558
 $39,644

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Six Months EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income$30,591
 $28,177
$41,453
 $39,575
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization6,036
 4,159
9,595
 6,481
Gain on acquisition-related contingent liability settlement(508) 
(508) 
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration508
 (93)706
 (135)
Earnings of equity investee57
 27
Loss from equity investment72
 21
Deferred income taxes(590) 1,352
(1,067) 1,462
Share-based compensation expense1,570
 984
2,387
 1,375
Change in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable10,798
 (3,192)5,202
 (10,625)
Inventories4,368
 (6,546)4,735
 (6,176)
Prepaid expense and other assets(990) (932)42
 (670)
Operating liabilities(7,407) 2,427
(4,960) 6,562
Other operating activities, net29
 (100)389
 (141)
Net cash provided by operating activities44,462
 26,263
58,046
 37,729
      
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures(16,870) (11,000)(22,840) (22,070)
Sales of short-term investments
 1,000

 1,000
Other investing activities, net22
 (501)(125) (595)
Net cash used in investing activities(16,848) (10,501)(22,965) (21,665)
      
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Dividends paid(7,618) (6,509)(11,430) (9,766)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent liability(1,867) 
(1,867) 
Other financing activities, net163
 62
471
 356
Net cash used in financing activities(9,322) (6,447)(12,826) (9,410)
      
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(21) 100
(10) 6
      
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents18,271
 9,415
22,245
 6,660
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year25,842
 37,563
25,842
 37,563
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$44,113
 $46,978
$48,087
 $44,223

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) is an industrial manufacturera diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets, primarily in North America. The Company is comprised of three unique operating units, or divisions, classified into three reportable segments: Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information, which includes the accounts of Raven and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries, net of intercompany balances and transactions which have been eliminated, has been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, it does not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. This financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of this financial information have been included. Financial results for the interim three- and sixnine-month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 31, 2013. The January 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Noncontrolling interests represent capital contributions, income and loss attributable to the owners of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities. The Company owns a 75% interest in an entity consolidated under the Aerostar business segment. Given the Company's majority ownership interest, the accounts of the business venture have been consolidated with the accounts of the Company, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for the noncontrolling investor interests in the net assets and operations of the business venture. This joint venture was capitalized during the three months ended October 31, 2011. No capital contributions were made by the noncontrolling interest duringsince the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2012.initial capitalization.
On May 23, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of the Company's common stock to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The record date for the stock dividend was July 10, 2012, with the shares distributed on July 25, 2012. Upon completion of the stock split, paid in capital and retained earnings were reduced by $7,405 and $25,193, respectively, while the Company's shares outstanding increased from approximately 32,598 shares to 65,196 shares. All share and per share amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect the stock split and have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented.

For the six months ended July 31, 2012, the Company revised the amounts previously presented for cash used in investing activities and cash used in financing activities by $1,867 for acquisition-related contingent liability payments during the three months ended April 30, 2012.  This immaterial change increased cash used in financing activities and decreased cash used in investing activities by $1,867. The Company will revise the statement of cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2012 for this item in future filings.

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes to the Company's significant accounting policies as described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.

The Company did, however, evaluate and update its revenue recognition policy to reflect characteristics of contracts entered into by its subsidiary, Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) acquired in January 2012. Raven recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and has been earned.  Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and shipment or delivery has occurred (depending on the terms of the sale).   The Company sells directly to customers or distributors who incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms.  Estimated returns, sales allowances or warranty charges are recognized upon shipment of a product.  The Company has updated its policy to recognizerecognizes revenue on certain long-term, service-related contracts under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby contract revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis based upon the ratio of costs incurred compared

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to total estimated contract costs.  Losses estimated to be incurred upon completion of contracts are charged to operations when they become known. This addition to our policy will better match revenues with the expenses on these contracts.     


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(3) NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares and stock units outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding which includes the shares issuable upon exercise of employee stock options (net of shares assumed purchased with the option proceeds), stock units and restricted stock units outstanding. Performance share awards are included in the diluted calculation based upon what would be issued if the end of the most recent reporting period was the end of the term of the award.

Certain outstanding options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. For the three- and sixnine-month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2012, 393368 and 352398 options and restricted stock units were excluded, respectively. For the three- and sixnine-month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2011, 272zero and 272 options were excluded, respectively.

The computation of earnings per share is presented below:
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
Numerator:              
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$11,546
 $12,461
 $30,589
 $28,177
$10,859
 $11,390
 $41,448
 $39,567
              
Denominator:              
Weighted average common shares outstanding36,286
 36,166
 36,265
 36,158
36,306
 36,194
 36,279
 36,170
Weighted average stock units outstanding57
 58
 53
 56
57
 48
 54
 54
Denominator for basic calculation36,343
 36,224
 36,318
 36,214
36,363
 36,242
 36,333
 36,224
              
Weighted average common shares outstanding36,286
 36,166
 36,265
 36,158
36,306
 36,194
 36,279
 36,170
Weighted average stock units outstanding57
 58
 53
 56
57
 48
 54
 54
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units222
 206
 227
 214
167
 196
 207
 206
Denominator for diluted calculation36,565
 36,430
 36,545
 36,428
36,530
 36,438
 36,540
 36,430
              
Net income per share - basic$0.32
 $0.34
 $0.84
 $0.78
$0.30
 $0.31
 $1.14
 $1.09
Net income per share - diluted$0.32
 $0.34
 $0.84
 $0.77
$0.30
 $0.31
 $1.13
 $1.09



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(4) SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Following are the components of selected items from the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

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 July 31, 2012 January 31, 2012 July 31, 2011 October 31, 2012 January 31, 2012 October 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, net:            
Trade accounts $50,055
 $60,929
 $43,510
 $55,667
 $60,929
 $50,861
Allowance for doubtful accounts (170) (170) (262) (205) (170) (200)
 $49,885
 $60,759
 $43,248
 $55,462
 $60,759
 $50,661
Inventories:            
Finished goods $7,394
 $7,094
 $7,780
 $8,347
 $7,094
 $7,713
In process 4,979
 6,105
 7,687
 3,647
 6,105
 8,238
Materials 38,016
 41,557
 34,782
 38,030
 41,557
 33,905

$50,389

$54,756

$50,249

$50,024

$54,756

$49,856
Property, plant and equipment, net:            
Property, plant and equipment $145,433
 $128,948
 $111,518
 $151,122
 $128,948
 $121,988
Accumulated depreciation (72,244) (67,054) (63,507) (73,730) (67,054) (65,082)
 $73,189
 $61,894
 $48,011
 $77,392
 $61,894
 $56,906
Accrued liabilities:            
Salaries and benefits $2,993
 $4,297
 $2,356
 $4,425
 $4,297
 $3,983
Vacation 4,155
 4,387
 3,484
 4,038
 4,387
 3,695
401(k) contributions 611
 966
 271
 500
 966
 287
Insurance obligations 3,003
 2,789
 3,085
 2,949
 2,789
 2,314
Profit sharing 612
 1,244
 536
 750
 1,244
 880
Warranties 1,949
 1,699
 1,642
 1,879
 1,699
 1,339
Acquisition-related contingent consideration 7,028
 3,266
 271
 7,154
 3,266
 175
Taxes - Accrued and withheld 1,999
 2,596
 2,244
 1,990
 2,596
 2,912
Other 1,621
 1,749
 998
 1,563
 1,749
 1,189
 $23,971
 $22,993
 $14,887
 $25,248
 $22,993
 $16,774
Other liabilities:            
Postretirement benefits $7,520
 $7,348
 $5,880
 $7,589
 $7,348
 $5,949
Acquisition-related contingent consideration 2,108
 7,655
 2,076
 2,231
 7,655
 2,095
Deferred income taxes 3,919
 4,518
 517
 3,477
 4,518
 550
Uncertain tax positions 5,657
 4,946
 4,756
 5,881
 4,946
 4,988
 $19,204
 $24,467
 $13,229
 $19,178
 $24,467
 $13,582


(5) ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Pursuant to the Company's 2009 purchase of substantially all of the assets of Ranchview Inc. (Ranchview), a privately held Canadian corporation, Raven agreed to pay contingent consideration for future sales of Ranchview products up to a maximum of $4,000. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company paid $1,841 in cash to the previous Ranchview owner for an early buyout of the outstanding acquisition-related contingent liability. This resulted in a gain of $508 during the first quarter of fiscal 2013which is included in Applied Technology operating income.
In connection with the January 2012 stock purchase agreement of Vista, Raven agreed to pay additional contingent consideration of $3,250 upon receipt of a specific quantity of smart sensing radar system delivery orders by January 13, 2013 and another $3,250 upon the delivery of a specific quantity by January 13, 2014. The first milestone was met and Raven paid $3,250 of the accrued liability for contingent consideration in November 2012.

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(6) EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company provides postretirement medical and other benefits to senior executive officers and senior managers. There are no plan assets for the plans and any obligations are covered through operating cash and investments. The components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits are as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
Service cost$47
 $30
 $94
 $60
$46
 $30
 $140
 $90
Interest cost84
 84
 168
 168
84
 83
 252
 251
Amortization of actuarial losses58
 31
 116
 63
59
 32
 175
 95
Net periodic benefit cost$189
 $145
 $378
 $291
$189
 $145
 $567
 $436



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(7) WARRANTIES
Accruals necessary for product warranties are estimated based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each division. Additional accruals are made for any significant, discrete warranty issues. Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:

Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
Beginning balance$1,792
 $1,631
 $1,699
 $1,437
$1,949
 $1,642
 $1,699
 $1,437
Accrual for warranties778
 781
 1,598
 1,588
628
 763
 2,226
 2,352
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)(621) (770) (1,348) (1,383)(698) (1,066) (2,046) (2,450)
Ending balance$1,949
 $1,642
 $1,949
 $1,642
$1,879
 $1,339
 $1,879
 $1,339


(8) FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement providing a line of credit of $10,500 with a maturity date of November 30, 20122013, bearing interest at 1.5% above the prime rate with a minimum rate of 4%.daily one-month London Interbank Offered Rate. Letters of credit totaling $992 have been issued under the line of credit, primarily to support self-insured workers' compensation bonding requirements. No borrowings were outstanding as of JulyOctober 31, 2012, January 31, 2012 or JulyOctober 31, 2011, and $9,508 was available at JulyOctober 31, 2012.

(9) DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid during the sixthree months and nine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 were $3,812 and $7,61811,430, or 2110.5 cents and 31.5 cents per share.share, respectively. Dividends paid during the sixthree and nine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2011 were $3,257 and $6,5099,766, or 189.0 cents cents per share.

The Company announced on August 28, 2012, that the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend ofand 10.50 cent27.0 centss per share, payable October 25, 2012 to shareholders of record on October 10, 2012.respectively.

(10) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Under the Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan effective March 23, 2012, administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, two types of awards were granted during the sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012.

Stock Option Awards
TheOn April 2, 2012, the Company granted 151 non-qualified stock options duringoptions. On August 27, 2012, the three months ended April 30, 2012.Company granted an additional 8 non-qualified stock options. Options are granted with exercise prices not less than market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The stock options vest over a four-year period and expire after five years. Options contain retirement and change-in-control provisions that may accelerate the vesting period. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within this valuation model.


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The fair value of options granted during the threenine months ended April 30,October 31, 2012 was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions:
Grant Date
April 2, 2012 August 27, 2012
Risk-free interest rate0.86%0.86% 0.86%
Expected dividend yield1.33%1.33% 1.41%
Expected volatility factor49.65%49.65% 49.11%
Expected option term (in years)3.75
3.75
 3.75
    
Weighted average grant date fair value$10.96

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended October 31, 2012 was $10.92.
The Company did not grant any options during the three and nine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 or during the three and six months ended April 30, 2011 and July 31, 2011..

Restricted Stock Unit Awards
The Company granted 21 time-vested and 51 performance-based restricted stock units to employees during the three months ended April 30, 2012. Time-vested restricted stock units will vest, if at the end of the three-year period, the employee remains employed

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by the Company. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest if, at the end of the three-year performance period, the Company has achieved certain performance goals and the employee remains employed by the Company. The exact number of performance shares to be issued will vary from 0% to 150% of the target award, depending on the Company's actual performance over the three-year period in comparison to the target award goal based on return on sales (ROS), which is defined as net income divided by net sales. Dividends are cumulatively earned on both types of restricted stock units over the vesting period.
The fair value of a time-vested restricted stock unit is measured based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The grant date fair value of the time-vested restricted stock units was $31.66.
The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units is based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date multiplied by the number of restricted stock units granted, which is determined by an estimated ROS target over the three-year performance period. The estimated ROS performance used to estimate the number of restricted stock units expected to vest is evaluated at least quarterly. The number of restricted stock units issued at the vesting date will be based on actual results. The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units on the grant date was $31.66.
No time-vested or performance-based restricted stock units were granted during the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 or the three and sixnine months ended April 30,October 31, 2011 and July 31, 2011..

(11) SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company's reportable segments are defined by their common technologies, production processes and inventories. The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding administrative and general expenses. Other expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments, and assets not identifiable to an individual segment are included as corporate assets. Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.

The Company has three business segments: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. The Company realigned the assets and team members of its Electronic Systems Division and deployed them into the Company's Aerostar and Applied Technology Divisions effective June 1, 2012. The realigned divisions will better align the Company's corporate structure with its mission and long-term growth strategies. Electronic Systems net sales of electronic manufacturing assemblies were realigned to Aerostar and the remaining proprietary products, after adjustments to intersegment eliminations, to Applied Technology. The Company adjusted its segment information, retrospectively, for all periods presented to reflect this change in segment reporting. This unaudited, adjusted segment information was derived from audited financial statements as of and for the years ended January 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 as well as the unaudited financial statements for the sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2011.2011.

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Business segment net sales and operating income results are as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
Net sales              
Applied Technology Division$40,071
 $35,433
 $93,812
 $77,453
$39,534
 $35,263
 $133,346
 $112,716
Engineered Films Division36,785
 32,459
 77,879
 62,550
33,316
 34,947
 111,195
 97,497
Aerostar Division26,845
 23,245
 52,480
 53,953
26,385
 24,173
 78,865
 78,126
Intersegment eliminations (a)
(2,027) (793) (4,582) (2,071)(2,224) (1,083) (6,806) (3,154)
Consolidated net sales$101,674
 $90,344
 $219,589
 $191,885
$97,011
 $93,300
 $316,600
 $285,185
              
Operating income (loss)              
Applied Technology Division$12,909
 $13,236
 $34,959
 $29,403
$12,289
 $11,547
 $47,248
 $40,950
Engineered Films Division6,819
 5,284
 15,998
 9,413
4,729
 5,574
 20,727
 14,987
Aerostar Division2,309
 3,373
 3,751
 9,774
3,830
 3,198
 7,581
 12,972
Intersegment eliminations (a)
17
 8
 (62) 
(25) 6
 (87) 6
Total reportable segment income22,054
 21,901
 54,646
 48,590
20,823
 20,325
 75,469
 68,915
Administrative and general expenses(4,647) (3,227) (8,807) (6,383)(4,451) (3,450) (13,258) (9,833)
Consolidated operating income$17,407
 $18,674
 $45,839
 $42,207
$16,372
 $16,875
 $62,211
 $59,082
(a) Intersegment sales were primarily from Aerostar to Applied Technology.


As a result of the change in the Company's organizational structure, the financial results of the Electronic Systems Division have

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been included in the Aerostar and Applied Technology segment disclosures. The following tables show revised segment sales, operating income, assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:

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 For the years ended January 31
 2012 2011 2010
 Previously Reported Revised Previously Reported Revised Previously Reported Revised
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION           
Sales$132,632
 $145,261
 $100,090
 $107,910
 $86,217
 $94,005
Operating income45,358
 49,750
 31,135
 33,197
 25,722
 27,538
Assets69,977
 73,872
 52,669
 55,740
 51,029
 54,007
Capital expenditures11,408
 11,971
 1,769
 1,947
 941
 1,092
Depreciation and amortization2,351
 2,571
 2,238
 2,483
 1,677
 1,863
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION           
Sales$133,481
 $133,481
 $105,838
 $105,838
 $63,783
 $63,783
Operating income (b)
21,501
 21,501
 19,622
 19,622
 10,232
 10,232
Assets65,100
 65,100
 46,519
 46,519
 35,999
 35,999
Capital expenditures10,937
 10,937
 8,450
 8,450
 1,460
 1,460
Depreciation and amortization4,313
 4,313
 3,452
 3,452
 3,707
 3,707
AEROSTAR DIVISION           
Sales$52,351
 $107,811
 $48,787
 $104,384
 $27,244
 $81,617
Operating income11,468
 18,308
 9,407
 17,209
 5,634
 12,849
Assets51,822
 72,089
 18,140
 38,366
 10,462
 28,665
Capital expenditures3,875
 4,105
 2,190
 2,621
 332
 471
Depreciation and amortization1,079
 1,684
 757
 1,335
 398
 1,151
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION           
Sales$71,744
 $
 $65,852
 $
 $63,525
 $
Operating income11,264
 
 9,917
 
 8,979
 
Assets24,281
 
 23,385
 
 21,216
 
Capital expenditures793
 
 609
 
 290
 
Depreciation and amortization825
 
 823
 
 939
 
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS           
Sales           
Engineered Films Division$(193) $(193) $(307) $(307) $(210) $(210)
Aerostar Division(1) (4,389) (32) (2,891) (1) (1,382)
     Electronic Systems Division(8,503) 
 (5,520) 
 (2,776) 
     Applied Technology Division
 (460) 
 (226) 
 (31)
Operating income(220) (188) (94) (41) 60
 8
Assets(405) (286) (186) (98) (92) (57)
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS TOTAL           
Sales$381,511
 $381,511
 $314,708
 $314,708
 $237,782
 $237,782
Operating income (b)
89,371
 89,371
 69,987
 69,987
 50,627
 50,627
Assets210,775
 210,775
 140,527
 140,527
 118,614
 118,614
Capital expenditures27,013
 27,013
 13,018

13,018
 3,023
 3,023
Depreciation and amortization8,568
 8,568
 7,270
 7,270
 6,721
 6,721
CORPORATE & OTHER (a)
           
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses$(13,730) $(13,730) $(9,784) $(9,784) $(7,407) $(7,407)
Assets34,928
 34,928
 47,233
 47,233
 51,695
 51,695
Capital expenditures2,002
 2,002
 954
 954
 279
 279
Depreciation and amortization700
 700
 361
 361
 387
 387
TOTAL COMPANY           
Sales$381,511
 $381,511
 $314,708
 $314,708
 $237,782
 $237,782
Operating income (b)
75,641
 75,641
 60,203
 60,203
 43,220
 43,220
Assets245,703
 245,703
 187,760
 187,760
 170,309
 170,309
Capital expenditures29,015
 29,015
 13,972
 13,972
 3,302
 3,302
Depreciation and amortization9,268
 9,268
 7,631
 7,631
 7,108
 7,108
(a) Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes, and other receivables.
(b) The year ended January 31, 2011 includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

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(12) NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting Standards Adopted
During the sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 there were no accounting pronouncements adopted or accounting pronouncements effective that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.

Pending Accounting Standards
In July 2012 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02, "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment" (ASU No. 2012-2)2012-02). ASU No. 2012-22012-02 is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment. It allows Raven to perform a "qualitative" assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, similar in approach to the goodwill impairment test. The revised guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following commentary on the operating results, liquidity, capital resources and financial condition for Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company's Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended January 31, 2012. There have been no material changes to the Company's critical accounting policies discussed therein, however, the Company did evaluate and update its revenue recognition policy to include revenue recognition using the percentage-of completion method of accounting for certain long-term, service-related contracts entered into by one of the Company's subsidiaries.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Raven is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company is comprised of unique operating units, classified into three reportable segments: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. While each segment has distinct characteristics, the products and technologies are largely extensions of durable competitive advantages rooted in the original research balloon business.
Effective June 1, 2012, the Company realigned the assets and team members of its Electronic Systems Division and deployed them into the Company's Aerostar and Applied Technology Divisions. The realigned divisions will better align the Company's corporate structure with its mission and long-term growth strategies. Electronic Systems net sales of electronic manufacturing assemblies were realigned to Aerostar and the remaining proprietary products, after adjustments to intersegment eliminations, to Applied Technology. The Company retrospectively adjusted its segment information for all periods presented to reflect this change in segment reporting. This unaudited, adjusted segment information was derived from audited financial statements as of and for the years ended January 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 as well as the unaudited financial statements for the sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2011.
Management uses a number of metrics to assess the Company's performance:
Consolidated net sales, gross margins, operating income, operating margins, net income and earnings per share
Cash flow from operations and shareholder returns
Return on sales, assets and equity
Segment net sales, gross profit, gross margins, operating income and operating margins

Vision and Strategy
Raven envisions serving the world with technology that helps grow more food, produce more energy, protect the environment and help people live safely. These are great challenges of today and of our near future which the Company will help to solve.
The Company's primary strategy to achieve this vision is the maintenance of a diversified portfolio of businesses that share a common purpose but serve different markets providing balance, opportunity and risk mitigation. Diversification has enabled the Company to consistently generate cash, achieve profitability and maintain financial strength by limiting the impact of market disruptions and facilitating growth in both strong and weak economic cycles. Additionally, the Company continues to achieve increased geographic, product and market diversification.

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The Company's overall approach to creating value, which is employed across the three unique business segments, is summarized as follows:
Expand in market segments that have strong prospects for growth and above-average profit margins.
Compete on quality, service, innovation and peak performance.
Reinvest cash generated from operations to fuel growth. Capital is allocated aggressively when the prospects are high for above-average risk-adjusted returns on capital. If the Company accumulates cash in excess of investment opportunities for above-average risk-adjusted returns, it will be returned to shareholders.
Make corporate responsibility a top priority.
Continue to increase the quarterly dividend on an annual basis.
 
Results of Operations
Consolidated financial highlights for the secondthird quarter and first sixnine months ended October 31 of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 include the following:
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per-share data)July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 % Change July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 % ChangeOctober 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 % Change October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 % Change
Net sales$101,674
 $90,344
 13 % $219,589
 $191,855
 14%$97,011
 $93,300
 4 % $316,600
 $285,185
 11%
Gross profit30,064
 28,130
 7 % 71,199
 61,066
 17%29,575
 27,254
 9 % 100,774
 88,320
 14%
Gross margins(a)
29.6% 31.1%   32.4% 31.8%  30.5% 29.2%   31.8% 31.0%  
Operating income$17,407
 $18,674
 (7)% $45,839
 $42,207
 9%$16,372
 $16,875
 (3)% $62,211
 $59,082
 5%
Operating margins17.1% 20.7%   20.9% 22.0%  16.9% 18.1%   19.6% 20.7%  
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$11,546
 $12,461
 (7)% $30,589
 $28,177
 9%$10,859
 $11,390
 (5)% $41,448
 $39,567
 5%
Diluted earnings per share$0.32
 $0.34
   $0.84
 $0.77
  $0.30
 $0.31
   $1.13
 $1.09
  
                      
Operating cash flow      $44,462
 $26,263
        $58,046
 $37,729
  
Cash dividends      $7,618
 $6,509
        $11,430
 $9,766
  
(a) 
The Company's gross and operating margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to the diversity of its operations and variability in the classification of expenses across industries in which the Company operates.

Net sales continued to build off the 2013 fiscal first quarter results, with net sales for the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 were up 13%4% to $101.7$97.0 million, from $90.3$93.3 million in the prior-year comparative period. Double-digit revenueRevenue growth was reported in all divisions led byresulted from strength in Engineered Films andthe Applied Technology along with additionDivision and in the Aerostar Division as a result of revenues from Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) revenuesacquired in Aerostar. SecondJanuary 2012. Engineered Films sales declined slightly from record levels in the year-ago third quarter. Third quarter net income attributable to Raven declined 7%5% to $11.5$10.9 million, or $0.32$0.30 per diluted share, versus fiscal 2012 second-quarterthird quarter net income of $12.5$11.4 million, or $0.34$0.31 per diluted share. Change in product mix and additionalAdditional operating expenses due to investment in corporate services, sales and marketing and research and development were the main drivers for the decrease. 
For the six-monthnine-month period, net sales increased 14%11% to $219.6$316.6 million, from $191.9$285.2 million one year earlier. First half netNet income of $30.6$41.4 million, or $0.84$1.13 per diluted share, in fiscal 2013, was up 9%5% from $28.2$39.6 million, or $0.77$1.09 per diluted share, in fiscal 2012. Engineered Films and Applied Technology Divisions reported double-digit net sales and operating gains. Aerostar Division operating margins were negatively impacted by lack of tethered aerostat sales.
Applied Technology
NetThird quarter fiscal 2013 net sales of $40.1$39.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were up $4.6$4.3 million (13%(12%) year-over-year and operating income decreased $0.3increased by $0.7 million, or 2%6%, to $12.9$12.3 million. For the six-monthnine-month periods, net sales of $93.8grew $20.6 million grew $16.4(18%) to $133.3 million (21%) and operating income of $35.0$47.2 million increased $5.6$6.3 million, or 19%15%. The favorable year-over year revenue comparisons reflect strong sales growth across majority of the division's product offerings, including field computers,boom controls, application controls, and in particular, guided steering systems that enhance farm yields and reduce operating cost. International sales continuecontinued to be strong during the three and six months ended July 31, 2012.strong. Operating income was downup during secondthe third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior year secondthird quarter due to higher sales of lower-margin products andlevels but was partially offset by higher investment in research, marketing and product development.development, along with additional bad debt expense.

Engineered Films
For the second quarter, net sales of $36.8 million grew $4.3 million (13%) as compared with the second quarter of last year. Second

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Engineered Films
For the third quarter, net sales were $33.3 million, down $1.6 million (5%) as compared to the third quarter of last year. Third quarter operating income of $6.8decreased 15% to $4.7 million year-over-year. Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2012 increased 29% year-over-year. Fiscal 2013 first half net sales increased $15.3$13.7 million (25%(14%) to $77.9$111.2 million and operating income of $16.0 million was up significantly increasing 70%to $20.7 million, an increase of 38% from the prior year comparative period. For both periods, continued growththe third quarter, lower selling prices impacted overall net sales. Sales declines in the energy and agriculture markets were offset by an increase in construction film deliveries. Year-to-date, sales in the energy and agriculture markets and deliveries of geomembrane films for environmental protection drove net sales upward. Higher year-over-year profitability for both the quarter and six monthnine-month periods ended October 31, 2012 compared to October 31, 2011 related to margin expansion due to improved operating efficiencies and more aggressive pricing strategies.strategies in the first half of the year.

Aerostar
Fiscal 2012 second2013 third quarter net sales were $26.8$26.4 million versus $23.2$24.2 million in the previous year's secondthird quarter, a $3.6$2.2 million increase (15%(9%). Operating income decreasedincreased by $1.1$0.6 million, or 32%20%, to $2.3$3.8 million from the previous year secondthird quarter results.
Fiscal 2013 year-to-date net sales of $52.5$78.9 million were down $1.5up $0.7 million (3%(1%) from $54.0 million and operating income of $3.8$7.6 million was lower by $6.0$5.4 million, or 62%42%, fromthan fiscal 2012 year-to-date comparative results. Higher T-11 Army parachutes and protective wear and Vista sales offset the difficult federal spending environment impacting aerostat orders for the six-monthnine-month period. This change in product mix was the main driver of the operating income fluctuation for both periods.

the year.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Applied Technology
Applied Technology designs, manufactures, sells and services innovative precision agriculture products and information management tools that help growers reduce costs and improve farm yields around the world.
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 $ Change % ChangeOctober 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change
Net sales$40,071
 $35,433
 $4,638
 13 % $93,812
 $77,453
 $16,359
 21%$39,534
 $35,263
 $4,271
 12% $133,346
 $112,716
 $20,630
 18%
Gross profit17,926
 17,213
 713
 4 % 45,249
 37,321
 7,928
 21%18,069
 16,056
 2,013
 13% 63,318
 53,376
 9,942
 19%
Gross margins44.7% 48.6%     48.2% 48.2%    45.7% 45.5%     47.5% 47.4%    
Operating income12,909
 13,236
 (327) (2)% 34,959
 29,403
 5,556
 19%$12,289
 $11,547
 $742
 6% $47,248
 $40,950
 $6,298
 15%
Operating margins32.2% 37.4%     37.3% 38.0%    31.1% 32.7%     35.4% 36.3%    

The following factors were the primary drivers of the threethree- and six-monthnine-month year-over-year changes in net sales and operating income:

Market conditions. Global market fundamentals were healthy as population and income growth in emerging economies have increased demand for food. Domestically,The drought domestically has created some uncertainty in the market conditions are still strong, temperedmarketplace, but overall, this has been substantially offset by the ongoing drought conditions. These factors have resulted in higher crop prices and wider acceptance of precision agriculture as a sound investment for maximizing yields and controlling input costs.
Sales volume. The favorable net sales comparisons for the second quarter and year-to-date results reflect strong sales growth across the majority of the division's product offerings, including application controls, field computers, guidance and steering products and boom controls.commodity prices. The Company continues to cultivate and deepen relationships with key original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partners, which expands market share and extends Raven's technology to a broader range of customers.
Sales volume. The favorable net sales comparisons for the third quarter and year-to-date results reflect strong sales growth across the majority of the division's product offerings, including application controls, guidance and steering products and boom controls, and to a lesser extent higher bed control demand.
International sales. For the three-month period, international sales totaled $11.9$8.5 million, increasing 23%an increase of 9% from athe prior year agothree-month period and represents 30%21% of segment revenue compared to 27%22% in the prior year three-month period.year. International sales of $25.8rose $5.7 million to $34.3 million in the first sixnine months of fiscal 2013 rose $5.0 million year-over-year andas compared to the prior year. These sales accounted for 27%26% of segmentdivision revenue versus 25% for both six month periods.the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Products delivered to Canada, South America, Eastern Europe and South Africa generated the majority of the international sales growth.
Gross margins. Gross margins of 44.7% declined for the three and nine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 were up slightly from 48.6% for the three monthsand nine-month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2011 due to2011. The increase in both periods reflect the higher sales volume of lower-margin products. Year-over-yearduring the comparative gross margins for the six-month periods remained consistent at 48.2%. Higher sales volume drove the increase in gross profit. Gross margins were also positively impacted for the six-month periods of fiscal 2013 due to the early buyout of the Ranchview acquisition related contingent liability (See Note 5 in Item 1, Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).periods.
Operating expenses. SecondThird quarter operating expensesexpense as a percentage of net sales was 12.5%14.6%, up from 11.2%12.8% in the prior year's secondthird quarter. The increase is attributable to higher selling expenses, additional spending in research and development (R&D), and bad debt expense associated with an international customer. Year-to-date operating expensesexpense as a percentage of net sales was 11.0%12.1% compared to 10.2%11.0% for fiscal 2012. The increase in both periods was dueSimilar to the quarter, this higher operating expense relates to the division's investment in researchR&D and development (R&D)selling expenses. For the second quarter fiscal 2013, R&D cost as a percentage of net sales was 6.1% compared to 4.9% in the prior three-month period. R&D cost as compared to net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2013 was 5.0% compared to 4.2% in the first six months of the prior year.


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Engineered Films
Engineered Films produces rugged reinforced plastic sheeting for industrial, energy, construction, geomembrane and agricultural applications.

Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 $ Change % ChangeOctober 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change
Net sales$36,785
 $32,459
 $4,326
 13% $77,879
 $62,550
 $15,329
 25%$33,316
 $34,947
 $(1,631) (5)% $111,195
 $97,497
 $13,698
 14%
Gross profit8,242
 6,211
 2,031
 33% 18,771
 11,451
 7,320
 64%6,348
 6,688
 (340) (5)% 25,119
 18,139
 6,980
 38%
Gross margins22.4% 19.1%     24.1% 18.3%    19.1% 19.1%     22.6% 18.6%    
Operating income6,819
 5,284
 1,535
 29% 15,998
 9,413
 6,585
 70%$4,729
 $5,574
 $(845) (15)% $20,727
 $14,987
 $5,740
 38%
Operating margins18.5% 16.3%     20.5% 15.0%    14.2% 15.9%     18.6% 15.4%    

The following factors were the primary drivers of the quarterchanges in the three- and first halfnine-month year-over-year growth:net sales and operating income:

Market conditions. Economic growth in emerging markets continuedcontinues to support higherhigh oil prices, andthough declining oil prices beginning in turn, increased related drilling activity andthe second half of 2012 have decreased demand for pit liners in theour energy market. The geomembrane market reported higher sales for the quarter and six-month periods as environmental and water conservation projects have increased demand for the division's containment liners.
Sales volume and selling prices. Sales growth for the secondThird quarter and first halfnet sales were down year-over-year driven by a decline in selling prices of approximately 4-5%, as sales volume measured by pounds shipped was flat. Growth in fiscal 2013 year-to-date net sales was predominately driven by increased demand. Sales volume as measured by pounds shipped, was up 11% for second quarter and 15%10% for the fiscal 2013 six-monthnine-month period due to stronger demand earlier in the fiscal year combined with additional extrusion capacity, which went into production in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year. Selling prices for the three and sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 were up approximately 2-3% and 8-9%, respectively,4-5% compared to the prior-year periods.period.
Gross margin increase. For the three and six-month periods,three-month period, margins improved 3.3 and 5.8were consistent with the third quarter of the prior year. Year-to-date gross margins increased four percentage points respectively, fromas compared to the prior comparative periodsyear due to improved operating efficiencies, positive operating leverage and a more favorable price versus material spread. Material cost as a percentage of sales was 61% for the sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 compared with 66% for the same prior year period.
Operating expenses. SecondThird quarter operating expensesexpense as a percentage of net sales was 3.9%4.9% compared to 2.9%3.2% in the prior three month period.year quarter. Higher investment in R&D expense increased $0.3 million and higher marketing and business development cost outpacedspending drove the 13% increase in net sales.increase. Year-to-date operating expenses of $2.8$4.4 million were up $0.8$1.2 million, or 36%39%, over the prior year primarily due to higher R&D spending. As with the quarter, year-to-date operating expensesexpense as a percentage of net sales was up to 3.6%3.9% compared to 3.3%3.2% in the prior six months.year comparative period.

Aerostar
Aerostar designs and sells tethered aerostats and radar systems for situational awareness. This division produces military parachutes, uniforms and protective wear and other sewn and sealed products as well as being a total-solutions provider of electronics manufacturing services, primarily to North American customers.

Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 $ Change % ChangeOctober 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 $ Change % Change
Net sales$26,845
 $23,245
 $3,600
 15 % $52,480
 $53,953
 $(1,473) (3)%$26,385
 $24,173
 $2,212
 9% $78,865
 $78,126
 $739
 1 %
Gross profit3,879
 4,698
 (819) (17)% 7,241
 12,294
 (5,053) (41)%5,183
 4,504
 679
 15% 12,424
 16,799
 (4,375) (26)%
Gross margins14.4% 20.2%     13.8% 22.8%    19.6% 18.6%     15.8% 21.5%    
Operating income2,309
 3,373
 (1,064) (32)% 3,751
 9,774
 (6,023) (62)%$3,830
 $3,198
 $632
 20% $7,581
 $12,972
 $(5,391) (42)%
Operating margins8.6% 14.5%     7.1% 18.1%    14.5% 13.2%     9.6% 16.6%    

The following factors were the primary drivers of the year-over-year changes in net sales and operating income for the three and six-monthnine-month periods:

Sales volumes. Net sales for the secondthird quarter of $26.8 million, increased $3.6$2.2 million, or 15%9%, to $26.4 million compared to $23.2$24.2 million in the prior year secondthird quarter. Higher parachute and protective wear sales, additionalIncreases in high altitude research balloon sales, additional electronic manufacturing services sales and Vista net sales of $3.3$3.7 million were partially offset by a decrease

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ofpartially offset by a decrease in electronics manufacturing sales and tethered aerostat deliveries ($3.3 million).deliveries. For the six-monthnine-month periods, net sales of $52.5were up slightly to $78.9 million were down from $54.0 million, or 3%, dueas compared to the decrease of aerostat deliveries ($10.5 million) partially offset byprior year. Vista sales and higher parachute and protective wear shipments and Vista net saleswere offset by a decrease of $5.9 million.aerostat deliveries. Aerostat sales can vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter as reflected in the three and six-monthsnine-months year-over-year comparisons.
Gross margin decline.change. For the three-month period, margins increased one percentage point compared to the prior year. Fiscal 2013 third quarter results were favorably impacted by sales of Vista smart sensing radar systems, a favorable mix of electronics manufacturing services revenue and recognition of a $0.7 million gain on the settlement of an outstanding tethered aerostat insurance claim. Year-to-date, margins declined from 21.5% to 15.8% for the nine-months ended October 31, 2012. The change in product mix negatively impacted gross margins in both periods. Gross margins declined 5.8 and 11.0 percentage points for the three and six-month periods. Lastas last year's margins were favorably impacted by higher-margin aerostat sales. Aerostat sales accounted for roughly 16% and 20%17% of net sales in the prior year periodsyear-to-date period compared to approximately 1%2% in the comparable fiscal 2013 quarterly and year-to-date periods.period.
Operating expenses. SecondThird quarter operating expenses of $1.6were $1.4 million, or 5.8%5.1% of net sales, increased slightlya slight decrease from 5.7%5.4% of net sales in the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2012. First halfYear-to-date operating expenses of $3.5$4.8 million or 6.7%were 6.1% of net sales were up from 4.7%versus 4.9% one year earlier. Current year operating expenses primarily reflect increased investment in research and developmentR&D to support next generation aerostat and Vista radar technology.

Corporate Expenses (administrative expenses; other (expense), net; and income taxes)

Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
 July 31,
2012
 July 31,
2011
October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
 October 31,
2012
 October 31,
2011
Administrative expenses$4,647
 $3,227
 $8,807
 $6,383
$4,451
 $3,450
 $13,258
 $9,833
Administrative expenses as a % of sales4.6% 3.6% 4.0% 3.3%4.6% 3.7% 4.2% 3.4%
Other (expense), net$(96) $(76) $(148) $(89)$(56) $(4) $(204) $(93)
Effective tax rate33.2% 33.0% 33.0% 33.1%33.4% 32.4% 33.1% 32.9%

Administrative expenses increased duringfor both the threethree- and six months fromnine-month periods as compared to the prior year by 44.0%29% and 38.0%35%, respectively, due to continued investments in additional finance, legal, human resources and information technology personnel to support current and future growth strategies through a strengthened corporate infrastructure.
Other (expense), net consists mainly of activity related to the company's equity investment, interest income and foreign currency transaction gain or losses.

The effective tax rates for the quarter and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2012 increased from the prior year as the prior year was favorably impacted by tax benefits associated with the U.S. research and development tax credit. These credits were not available in the current year.

OUTLOOK

Management anticipates continued positive trends in Applied Technology. Within Engineered Films, the Company anticipates a challenging environment and Applied Technology while order variability will likely persist in Aerostar going forward. To mitigate that variability,difficult year-over-year comparison. Although the Company is looking to new customer initiatives that will expand the use of persistent surveillance technologies to border and other non-military applications.applications, Aerostar will be impacted by a lack of aerostat orders for the near-term. Given the Company's year-to-date performance and challenging near-terma mixed fourth-quarter outlook, reaching the Company's long-term earnings growth rate target of 10-15% will be difficultis unlikely in the current year, but not impossible.year. Management continues to believe that it can reach this target longer-term.longer-term but for this fiscal year, it will likely be a rate of growth in the single digits.

Applied Technology
Applied Technology expects to continue to build on its investments in international growth and integration of hardware and software solutions to improve agricultural efficiency. Raven's advanced guided steering systems enhance farm yields and reduce operating costs. Worldwide agriculture conditions are expected to remain healthy for this segment, with rising global demand for food, heightened environmental concerns and broadening recognition of Raven's suite of productivity tools as a cost-effective investment. The domestic agriculture market remains strong, tempered byis becoming more cautious as a result of drought conditions which have created uncertainty in the ongoing drought conditions.marketplace. Although the drought has softened the market,been a very difficult situation for growers in certain regions and their yields were adversely impacted, the value proposition for the division's products can be more apparent in difficult conditions. These factors indicate that sales growth approaching 20%in the high-teens is still achievable for the full year. Profitability growth could be tempered by investments in new initiatives, both from a product development and geographic expansion perspective. International business opportunities continue to act as a counter balance to drought which may be experienced in the U.S.

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Engineered Films
Management continues to look for sales growth for fiscal 2013 to be in the mid-teens, driven byWith increased capacity and capabilities but with a smallerwithout the boost from selling prices asrealized earlier in the year progresses. Overallalong with lower energy market demand has seen solid, sustainablefor films, management expects year-over-year sales growth to temper during the remainder of fiscal 2013 to a growth rate approaching 10% for Engineered Films. While the energy and agricultural markets were weaker in the agricultural market andthird quarter of fiscal 2013, deliveries of construction films increased. Management continues to believe that geomembrane films which are expected towill be a risingan increasing part of this division's market mix due to the critical need to protect water and other environmental resources. Plant utilization rates continueExtrusion capacity exists to rise asfurther grow this business, which management intends to do through R&D investments in new extrusion equipment put into servicegrowth opportunities and enhancements to the existing product line. Within Engineered Films, the Company is ramping up as planned. Throughfocused on further enhancing margins and profitability through improved operating efficiencies and a more aggressivesound pricing strategy, the division is achieving enhanced margins and profitability.

strategy.
Aerostar
Even with the new Vista US government contract for $6 million, sales growthcontributions to the top line in fiscal 2013, doessales growth for the year is unlikely. Aerostar shipped $5.1 million of tethered aerostats in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, and that is not appear likely.expected to reoccur. Although Aerostar has breakout potential, it is also subject to significant variability due to federal spending. New opportunities in tethered

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aerostats to provide cost-effective persistent surveillance for the military and border security are critical to Aerostar's success. Despite strong showings by Aerostar's protective wear, military parachute and high-altitude research balloon operations, Aerostar will likely continue to show lower profits without additional aerostat or smart-sensingsmart sensing radar system orders.orders in Vista. Management is pursuing opportunities to add new marketsmarket opportunities to add stability and mitigate volatility for its aerostat business as well as continuingbusiness. Through Vista, the Company is working on a number of initiatives to broaden its customer base and sell into new markets. With the integration of Electronic Systems into Aerostar's operations, bid opportunities for electronics manufacturing are increasing. Management intends to continue to manage the short-term responsibly, carefully monitoring discretionary spending, staffing levels and R&D. At the same time, management continues to invest in the integration of Electronic Systems and Vista into Aerostar operations.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's balance sheet continues to reflect significant liquidity and a strong capital base. Management focuses on the current cash balance and operating cash flows in considering liquidity, as operating cash flows have historically been Raven's primary source of liquidity. Management expects that current cash, combined with the generation of positive operating cash flows, will be sufficient to fund the Company's normal operating, investing and financing activities. Sufficient borrowing capacity also exists if necessary for a large acquisition or major business expansion.

Raven's cash needs are seasonal, with working capital demands strongest in the first quarter. As a result, the discussion of trends in operating cash flows focuses on the primary drivers of year-over-year variability in working capital.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $44.1$48.1 million at JulyOctober 31, 2012, an $18.3increase of $22.3 million increase compared to $25.8from $25.8 million at January 31, 2012.2012. The comparable balance one year earlier was $47.0 million.$44.2 million. Increases in capital expenditures and a $12.0 million payment to acquire Vista in the fourth quarter last year were offset by cash flows from operations.

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement that provides a $10.5 million line of credit withand expires November 30, 2013. There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at JulyOctober 31, 2012.2012. The line of credit is reduced by outstanding letters of credit totaling $1.0 million as of JulyOctober 31, 2012. The credit line, which matures on November 30, 2012 is expected to be renewed during fiscal 2013..

Operating Activities
Operating cash flows result primarily from cash received from customers, which is offset by cash payments for inventories, services, employee compensation and income taxes. Management evaluates working capital levels through the computation of average days sales outstanding and inventory turnover. Average days sales outstanding is a measure of the Company's efficiency in enforcing its credit policy. The inventory turnover ratio is a metric used to evaluate the effectiveness of inventory management, with further consideration given to balancing the disadvantages of excess inventory with the risk of delayed customer deliveries.

Cash provided by operating activities was $44.558.0 million infor the first halfnine months of fiscal 2013 compared with $26.337.7 million in the first halfnine months of fiscal 2012. The increase in operating cash flows is the result of higher Company earnings, collection of accounts receivable balances and lower inventory growth.
 
InventoryChanges in inventory and accounts receivable generated $15.2$9.9 million of cash in the first halfnine months of fiscal 2013 versus consuming $9.7$16.8 million one year ago. The Company's inventory turnover rate declined from the prior year due to higher raw material inventory levels to support increased sales (trailing 12-month inventory turn of 5.3X in fiscal 2013 versus 5.7X5.4X in fiscal 2012). Cash collections continue to be efficient withdespite the increase in trailing 12 monthmonths days sales outstanding of 4849 days at JulyOctober 31, 2012 and July compared to 47 days at October 31, 2011.


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Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities totaled $16.8 million in the first half of fiscal 2013 versus $$10.523.0 million in the first halfnine months of fiscal 2013 compared to $21.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012, reflecting a $5.9$0.8 million increase in capital expenditures. Year-to-date capital spending consisted primarily of expenditures in Engineered Films manufacturing, Applied Technology research and training centers and renovations to the Company's headquarters.

Management anticipates fiscal 2013 capital spending in the $35 million range. In addition, management will evaluate strategic acquisitions that result in expanded capabilities and solidify competitive advantages. As part of the Company's investment in corporate infrastructure, Raven is investing approximately $15-$20 million over a 3-5 year period to renovate its downtown Sioux Falls corporate headquarters.

Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities was $9.3$12.8 million for the sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 versus $6.4 compared to $9.4 million in the prior year's first half. one year ago. Dividends of $7.6$11.4 million, or 10.5 cents per share, were paid during the current year compared to $6.5$9.8 million, or 9 cents per share, in the prior year. During the sixnine months ended in fiscal 2013, the Company made a $1.9 million payment to

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settle an acquisition-related contingent liability.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes since the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Accounting Standards Adopted
During the sixnine months ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 there were no accounting pronouncements adopted or accounting pronouncements effective that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.

Pending Accounting Standards
In July 2012 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02, "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment" (ASU No. 2012-2)2012-02). ASU No. 2012-22012-02 is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment. It allows Raven to perform a "qualitative" assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, similar in approach to the goodwill impairment test. The revised guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that these assumptions are correct or that these expectations will be achieved. Assumptions involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect results in the future. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to weather conditions and commodity prices, which could affect sales and profitability in some of the Company’s primary markets, such as agriculture, construction, and oil and gas well drilling; or changes in competition, raw material availability, technology or relationships with the Company’s largest customers—any of which could adversely affect any of the Company’s product lines—as well as other risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012 under Item 1A. This list is not exhaustive, and the Company does not have an obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements are made.




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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The exposure to market risks pertains mainly to changes in interest rates on cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company has no debt outstanding as of JulyOctober 31, 2012. The Company does not expect operating results or cash flows to be significantly affected by changes in interest rates. Additionally, the Company does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. However, the Company does utilize derivative financial instruments to manage the economic impact of fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates on those transactions that are denominated in currency other than its functional currency, which is the U.S. dollar. The use of these financial instruments had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company's subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use their local currency as the functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using the period-end exchange rates and average exchange rates for the statement of income. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as cumulative translation adjustments in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within shareholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recognized in the period incurred and are included in "Other (expense), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Foreign currency fluctuations had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including this report, is recorded, processed and summarized and reported on a timely basis to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management on a timely basis to allow decisions regarding required disclosures.
As of JulyOctober 31, 2012, the end of the period covered by this report, management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) evaluated the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of such date. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of JulyOctober 31, 2012.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended JulyOctober 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings:
The Company is involved as a defendant in lawsuits, claims or disputes arising in the normal course of business. The settlement of such claims cannot be determined at this time. Management believes that any liability resulting from these claims will be substantially mitigated by insurance coverage. Accordingly, management does not believe the ultimate outcome of these matters will be significant to its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors: Information on the Company's risk factors is set forth in Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2012.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds: None


Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None


Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures: None


Item 5. Other Information: None


Item 6. Exhibits:

Exhibit
Number
 Description
   
31.1
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101.INS
 XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
   
101.CAL
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
   
101.DEF
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
   
101.LAB
 XBRL Taxonomy Extenstion Label Linkbase
   
101.PRE
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
   

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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.
 
RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
 
 
   
 /s/ Thomas Iacarella 
 Thomas Iacarella  
 
Vice President and CFO, Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 
 
Date: August 31,November 30, 2012



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