UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2017
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2020
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to
Commission File Number: 001-07982
RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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South Dakota
SD
46-0246171
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
46-0246171
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
205 East 6th Street, P.O. Box 5107Sioux Falls,SD 57117-5107
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)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par valueRAVNNASDAQGlobal Select Market
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 Website, 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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," “smaller"smaller reporting company”company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerþ
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filero (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
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 November 17, 201720, 2020, there were 35,755,646 were 35,853,785 shares of common stock, $1 par value, of Raven Industries, Inc. outstanding. There were no other classes of stock outstanding.





RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
INDEX





PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share data)October 31,
2020
January 31,
2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$38,217 $20,707 
Accounts receivable, net54,224 62,552 
Inventories, net44,674 53,899 
Other current assets4,938 5,436 
Total current assets142,053 142,594 
Property, plant and equipment, net104,596 100,850 
Goodwill105,925 106,509 
Intangible assets, net44,083 46,217 
Other assets11,123 7,087 
TOTAL ASSETS$407,780 $403,257 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$19,314 $14,893 
Accrued liabilities22,986 20,743 
Other current liabilities2,941 2,287 
Total current liabilities45,241 37,923 
Long term debt1,900 225 
Other liabilities32,944 29,161 
Total liabilities80,085 67,309 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest21,302 
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 67,516 and 67,436, respectively67,516 67,436 
Paid-in capital65,954 61,508 
Retained earnings311,393 302,300 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,985)(5,415)
Treasury stock at cost, 31,665 and 31,665 shares, respectively(111,183)(111,183)
Total shareholders' equity327,695 314,646 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$407,780 $403,257 
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share data)October 31,
2017
 January 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
ASSETS     
Current assets     
Cash and cash equivalents$36,873
 $50,648
 $46,313
Accounts receivable, net59,573
 43,143
 39,554
Inventories53,481
 42,336
 42,813
Other current assets3,910
 2,689
 2,747
Total current assets153,837
 138,816
 131,427
      
Property, plant and equipment, net105,651
 106,324
 108,948
Goodwill46,752
 40,649
 40,703
Amortizable intangible assets, net11,375
 12,048
 12,511
Other assets2,926
 3,672
 3,746
TOTAL ASSETS$320,541
 $301,509
 $297,335
      
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     
Current liabilities     
Accounts payable$13,383
 $8,467
 $9,377
Accrued liabilities21,645
 18,055
 14,708
Customer advances908
 1,860
 1,154
Total current liabilities35,936
 28,382
 25,239
      
Other liabilities13,456
 13,696
 12,134
      
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
      
Shareholders' equity     
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 67,088; 67,060; and 67,060, respectively67,088
 67,060
 67,060
Paid-in capital58,484
 55,795
 55,703
Retained earnings249,034
 230,649
 230,957
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(3,058) (3,676) (3,361)
Treasury stock at cost, 31,332; 30,984; and 30,984 shares, respectively(100,402) (90,402) (90,402)
Total Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity271,146
 259,426
 259,957
Noncontrolling interest3
 5
 5
Total equity271,149
 259,431
 259,962
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$320,541
 $301,509
 $297,335

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 EndedNine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per-share data)October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Net sales$96,607 $100,533 $268,282 $296,769 
Cost of sales62,083 70,229 175,159 200,061 
Gross profit34,524 30,304 93,123 96,708 
Research and development expenses10,949 7,662 32,262 22,000 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses14,284 11,310 41,488 37,685 
Operating income9,291 11,332 19,373 37,023 
Other income (expense), net(423)84 (514)398 
Income before income taxes8,868 11,416 18,859 37,421 
Income tax expense140 1,483 363 5,512 
Net income8,728 9,933 18,496 31,909 
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
and noncontrolling interest
(1)(98)(1)
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$8,728 $9,934 $18,594 $31,910 
Net income per common share:
─ Basic$0.24 $0.28 $0.52 $0.89 
─ Diluted$0.24 $0.28 $0.51 $0.88 
Comprehensive income:
Net income$8,728 $9,933 $18,496 $31,909 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation148 (40)(563)(343)
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax benefit of $1, $4, $3 and $11, respectively(2)(12)(7)(37)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax146 (52)(570)(380)
Comprehensive income8,874 9,881 17,926 31,529 
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest and noncontrolling interest(1)(98)(1)
Comprehensive income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$8,874 $9,882 $18,024 $31,530 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per-share data)October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Net sales$101,349
 $72,522
 $281,494
 $208,480
Cost of sales68,016
 52,683
 189,692
 149,609
Gross profit33,333
 19,839
 91,802
 58,871
        
Research and development expenses4,083
 4,151
 12,319
 12,475
Selling, general, and administrative expenses11,421
 8,212
 31,476
 24,174
Long-lived asset impairment loss
 87
 259
 87
Operating income17,829
 7,389
 47,748
 22,135
        
Other income (expense), net(34) (273) (327) (579)
Income before income taxes17,795
 7,116
 47,421
 21,556
        
Income tax expense5,798
 1,375
 14,842
 5,802
Net income11,997
 5,741
 32,579
 15,754
        
Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest(1) 
 (2) 1
        
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$11,998
 $5,741
 $32,581
 $15,753
        
Net income per common share:       
      ─ Basic$0.33
 $0.16
 $0.90
 $0.43
      ─ Diluted$0.33
 $0.16
 $0.89
 $0.43
        
Cash dividends paid per common share$0.13
 $0.13
 $0.39
 $0.39
        
Comprehensive income (loss):       
Net income$11,997
 $5,741
 $32,579
 $15,754
        
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
Foreign currency translation(185) (201) 637
 146
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $4, $2, $11 and $4, respectively(6) (2) (19) (6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(191) (203) 618
 140
        
Comprehensive income11,806
 5,538
 33,197
 15,894
        
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(1) 
 (2) 1
        
Comprehensive income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$11,807
 $5,538
 $33,199
 $15,893

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended October 31, 2020
$1 Par Common StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total EquityRedeem-able Non-Controlling Interest
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)Treasury Stock at Cost
Balance July 31, 2020$67,510 $64,690 $(111,183)$302,665 $(6,131)$317,551 $
Net income— — — 8,728 — 8,728 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment— — — — 148 148 — 
Postretirement benefits reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) after tax benefit of $1— — — — (2)(2)— 
Shares issued on stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee taxes(75)— — — (71)— 
Shares issued on vesting of stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes(30)— — — (28)— 
Share-based compensation— 1,369 — — — 1,369 — 
Balance October 31, 2020$67,516 $65,954 $(111,183)$311,393 $(5,985)$327,695 $0 
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2020
$1 Par Common StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total EquityRedeem-able Non-Controlling Interest
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)Treasury Stock at Cost
Balance January 31, 2020$67,436 $61,508 $(111,183)$302,300 $(5,415)$314,646 $21,302 
Net income (loss)— — — 18,594 — 18,594 (98)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment— — — — (563)(563)— 
Postretirement benefits reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) after tax benefit of $3— — — — (7)(7)— 
Reclassification and redemption of noncontrolling interest
(see Note 6)
— 215 — — — 215 (21,204)
Cash dividends ($0.26 per share)— 183 — (9,501)— (9,318)— 
Shares issued on stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee taxes15 (199)— — — (184)— 
Shares issued on vesting of stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes56 (722)— — — (666)— 
Director shares issued(9)— — — — 
Share-based compensation— 4,978 — — — 4,978 — 
Balance October 31, 2020$67,516 $65,954 $(111,183)$311,393 $(5,985)$327,695 $0 
 $1 Par Common StockPaid-in CapitalTreasury StockRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Raven Industries, Inc. EquityNon- controlling InterestTotal Equity
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)SharesCost
Balance January 31, 2016$67,006
$53,907
30,500
$(82,700)$229,443
$(3,501)$264,155
$74
$264,229
Net income



15,753

15,753
1
15,754
Other comprehensive income (loss):         
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment




146
146

146
Postretirement benefits reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) after tax benefit of $4




(6)(6)
(6)
Cash dividends ($0.39 per share) 

161


(14,239)
(14,078)
(14,078)
Dividends of less than wholly-owned subsidiary attributable to non-controlling interest






(70)(70)
Shares issued on vesting of stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes35
(291)



(256)
(256)
Director shares issued19
(19)






Shares repurchased

484
(7,702)

(7,702)
(7,702)
Share-based compensation
2,291




2,291

2,291
Income tax impact related to share-based compensation


(346)



(346)
(346)
Balance October 31, 2016$67,060
$55,703
30,984
$(90,402)$230,957
$(3,361)$259,957
$5
$259,962
          
          
Balance January 31, 2017$67,060
$55,795
30,984
$(90,402)$230,649
$(3,676)$259,426
$5
$259,431
Net income



32,581

32,581
(2)32,579
Other comprehensive income (loss):         
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment




637
637

637
Postretirement benefits reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) after tax benefit of $11




(19)(19)
(19)
Cash dividends ($0.39 per share)
164


(14,196)
(14,032)
(14,032)
Shares issued on stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee taxes13
(170)



(157)
(157)
Shares issued on vesting of stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes11
(162)



(151)
(151)
Director shares issued4
(4)






Shares repurchased

348
(10,000)

(10,000)
(10,000)
Share-based compensation
2,861




2,861

2,861
Balance October 31, 2017$67,088
$58,484
31,332
$(100,402)$249,034
$(3,058)$271,146
$3
$271,149

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









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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended October 31, 2019
$1 Par Common StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Raven Industries, Inc. EquityNon- controlling InterestTotal EquityRedeem-able Non-Controlling Interest
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)Treasury Stock at Cost
Balance July 31, 2019$67,420 $59,127 $(106,183)$298,496 $(3,884)$314,976 $$314,978 $
Net income— — — 9,934 — 9,934 (1)9,933 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment— — — — (40)(40)— (40)— 
Postretirement benefits reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) after tax benefit of $4— — — — (12)(12)— (12)— 
Cash dividends ($0.13 per share)— 50 — (4,698)— (4,648)— (4,648)— 
Shares issued on stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee taxes15 — — — 15 — 15 — 
Shares issued on vesting of stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes(42)— — — (38)— (38)— 
Shares repurchased— — (5,000)— — (5,000)— (5,000)(5,000)— 
Share-based compensation— 991 — — — 991 — 991 991 — 
Balance October 31, 2019$67,424 $60,141 $(111,183)$303,732 $(3,936)$316,178 $1 $316,179 $0 
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2019
$1 Par Common StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Raven Industries, Inc. EquityNon- controlling InterestTotal EquityRedeem-able Non-Controlling Interest
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)Treasury Stock at Cost
Balance January 31, 2019$67,289 $59,655 $(100,402)$285,969 $(3,556)$308,955 $$308,957 $
Net income— — — 31,910 — 31,910 (1)31,909 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment— — — — (343)(343)— (343)— 
Postretirement benefits reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) after tax benefit of $11— — — — (37)(37)— (37)— 
Cash dividends ($0.39 per share)— 146 — (14,147)— (14,001)— (14,001)— 
Shares issued on stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee taxes29 (735)— — — (706)— (706)— 
Shares issued on vesting of stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes106 (2,464)— — — (2,358)— (2,358)— 
Shares repurchased— — (10,781)— — (10,781)— (10,781)— 
Share-based compensation— 3,539 — — — 3,539 — 3,539 — 
Balance October 31, 2019$67,424 $60,141 $(111,183)$303,732 $(3,936)$316,178 $1 $316,179 $0 
 Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$32,579
 $15,754
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization10,985
 11,526
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration198
 (41)
Long-lived asset impairment loss259
 87
Loss from equity investment247
 223
Deferred income taxes(1,035) (290)
Share-based compensation expense2,861
 2,291
Other operating activities, net868
 8
Change in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable(8,160) (1,620)
Inventories(9,213) 3,048
Other assets(897) (135)
Operating liabilities2,142
 7,834
Net cash provided by operating activities30,834
 38,685
    
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Capital expenditures(7,003) (3,901)
Payments related to business acquisitions(12,700) 
Proceeds from sale or maturity of investments250
 250
Purchases of investments(255) (750)
(Disbursements) proceeds from settlement of liabilities, sale of assets(333) 1,145
Other investing activities(36) (498)
Net cash used in investing activities(20,077) (3,754)
    
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Dividends paid(14,032) (14,148)
Payments for common shares repurchased(10,000) (7,702)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent liability(364) (318)
Restricted stock units vested and issued(151) (256)
Employee stock option exercises(157) 
Net cash used in financing activities(24,704) (22,424)
    
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash172
 24
    
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(13,775) 12,531
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year50,648
 33,782
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$36,873
 $46,313

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

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$18,496 $31,909 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization12,829 12,124 
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration(183)343 
Deferred income taxes(3,586)1,706 
Share-based compensation expense4,978 3,539 
Other operating activities, net(136)(229)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable6,142 (8,406)
Inventories6,556 1,932 
Other assets(130)2,592 
Operating liabilities10,134 1,568 
Net cash provided by operating activities55,100 47,078 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(10,931)(6,143)
Proceeds from sale or maturity of investments586 993 
Purchases of investments(227)(934)
Proceeds from sale of assets251 3,459 
Other investing activities(272)(3,208)
Net cash used in investing activities(10,593)(5,833)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid(9,318)(14,001)
Payments for common shares repurchased(10,781)
Proceeds from debt51,685 
Repayments of debt(50,000)
Payments for redeemable noncontrolling interest(17,853)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent liability(1,308)
Restricted stock unit issuances, net of taxes(666)(2,358)
Employee stock option exercises, net of shares withheld for employee taxes(184)(706)
Other financing activities(319)(716)
Net cash used in financing activities(26,655)(29,870)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(342)(68)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents17,510 11,307 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year20,707 65,787 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$38,217 $77,094 
Significant non-cash transactions:
Capital expenditures converted from inventories$2,960 $

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)
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company("the Company" or Raven)"Raven") is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, geomembrane, construction, commercial lighter-than-air, and aerospace/aerospace and defense markets. The Company is comprised of three3 unique operating units, or divisions, classified into reportable business segments: Applied Technology, Engineered Films, and Aerostar.

The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements, which includes the accounts of Raven and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries, net of intercompany balances and transactions, has been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (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, these financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to fairly present this financial information have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017.2020.

Financial results for the interim three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 20172020, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 31, 2018.2021. The January 31, 20172020, consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required in an annual report on Form 10-K. 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
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
The Company acquired a majority ownership in Dot Technology Corp. (DOT) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Due to the owners of less than wholly-owned consolidated entities. The Company owns a 75% interestredemption features provided to the minority shareholders in an entity consolidated under the Aerostar business segment. Givenacquisition, the Company's majority ownership interest, the accounts of the business venture have been consolidated with the accounts of the Company, and a36% remaining noncontrolling interest has been recorded for thewas classified as a redeemable noncontrolling investor interest in the net assets and operationsCompany’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2020. During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company closed on the transaction to purchase the shares of the business venture.largest minority interest shareholder for $17,853, giving the Company full voting control of DOT. The majority ownership in DOT and redeemable noncontrolling interest is further described in Note 6 "Acquisitions and Divestitures of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies," and aligns under the Applied Technology segment.


Related Party Transactions
Following the acquisition of DOT, the Company sold products to, paid rent to, and purchased services for manufacturing, research and development (R&D), selling, and administration from a business owned by the largest minority interest shareholder of DOT. All of the shares formerly held by this minority interest shareholder were acquired in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 and are owned by Raven; therefore, 0 transactions with this previous shareholder during the three-month period ended October 31, 2020 are considered related party transactions. The total of the related party transactions was $1,954 for the six-month period ended July 31, 2020, NaN of which was in accounts payable at October 31, 2020.

(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, 20172020, other than described below in the Accounting Standards Adopted section.

section below.
Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted
In the fiscal 2018 first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company early adopted, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-04 (issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in January 2017)Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement" (ASU 2018-13), "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment" (ASU 2017-04) on a prospective basis . This ASU removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Under the new guidance, a goodwill impairment will be measured as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. The amount of any impairment may not exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.when it became effective. The amendments shouldin ASU 2018-13 remove, modify, and add required disclosures for companies related to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements under Topic 820. Certain amendments in this guidance are required to be applied on a prospective basis. As discussedprospectively, and others are to be applied retrospectively. The amendments in Note 7 Goodwill, Long-lived Assets,ASU 2018-13 only related to financial statement disclosures and Other Intangibles, management performed an assessment in the fiscal 2018 first, second and third quarters and determined no triggering events had occurred for any of its three reporting units; therefore, the early adoption of this guidance did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements or the results of operations as of and for the three- or nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017.a significant
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In the fiscal 2018 first quarter when it became effective, the Company adopted FASB ASU 2016-09 (issued in March 2016), "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting" (ASU 2016-09). ASU 2016-09 amends the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions to require recognition of the tax effects resulting from the settlement of stock-based awards as discrete income tax expense or benefit in the income statement in the reporting period in which they occur. This guidance also requires that all tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based awards be disclosed as operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows and that cash paid to taxing authorities on the behalf of employees for withheld shares be classified as a financing activity in the statement of cash flows. Finally, this ASU allows
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


companies to make an accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest, consistent with current GAAP, or account for forfeitures when they occur. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. The Company is prospectively recognizing excess tax benefits or deficitsimpact on vesting or settlement of awards, when they occur, as a discrete income tax benefit or expense instead of as additional paid-in capital as required under previous guidance. This change to the Company's accounting policies resulted in recognition of income tax expense of $2 and $571 for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017. These tax-related cash flows are now classified within operating activities. The Company classifies tax payments made to taxing authorities on the employee's behalf for withheld shares as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows, as such the adoption of this guidance had no impact. Under the new guidance, excess tax benefits are no longer included in assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method of calculating earnings per share. The increase in incremental shares used in the weighted average diluted shares calculation was not material to the Company's diluted earnings per share calculation.consolidated financial statements or its note disclosures.

In the fiscal 2018 first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company adopted FASB ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" (ASU 2016-13), when it became effective along with all subsequent amendments to Topic 326 issued by FASB. Current GAAP generally delays recognition of the Company adoptedfull amount of credit losses until the FASB ASU No. 2015-11 (issued in July 2015), "Inventory (Topic 330) Simplifying the Measurementloss is deemed probable of Inventory" (ASU 2015-11) on a prospective basis.occurring. The amendments in ASU 2015-11 clarify thatthis guidance eliminate the probable initial recognition threshold and, instead, reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses. Previously, when credit losses were measured under GAAP, an entity should measure inventory withingenerally only considered past events and current conditions in measuring the scope of this update atincurred loss. At adoption, the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Substantial and unusual losses that result from subsequent measurement of inventory should be disclosed in the financial statements. Previously the Company reported its inventory at the lower of cost or market. Market was defined as replacement cost with a ceiling of net realizable value and a floor of net realizable value less a normal profit margin. The Company evaluates its inventory in all three reporting segments quarterly to determine if cost exceeds net realizable value and records a write-down, if necessary. The adoption of this guidance did not have any impact onfinancial instruments in scope under ASU 2016-13 other than trade accounts receivables. In accordance with ASU 2016-13, the consolidated financial statements or the results of operationsCompany updated its current expected credit loss model for its trade accounts receivable and remeasured its allowance for doubtful accounts as of February 1, 2020. The remeasurement impact was immaterial and forno cumulative accounting adjustment was recorded to retained earnings in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017.first quarter of fiscal 2021.

New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In May 2017, the FASBThere are no significant ASU's issued ASU No. 2017-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scopeand not yet adopted as of Modification Accounting" (ASU 2017-09). The guidance amends the scope of modification accounting for share-based payment arrangements. The ASU provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting under Topic 718. Specifically, an entity would not apply modification accounting if the fair value, vesting conditions, and classification of the awards as equity instruments or a liability instruments are the same immediately before and after the modification to the award. The guidance is effective for annual periods, including interim periods, in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company currently has no plans to modify any of its outstanding awards. The Company will consider early adopting this guidance if modifications to its share-based compensation arrangements are likely to occur. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements, results of operations, and disclosures.October 31, 2020.

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In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost" (ASU 2017-07). The guidance clarifies where the cost components of the net benefit cost should be reported in the income statement and it allows only the service cost to be capitalized. Currently the Company reports all of the components of the net benefit cost in "Operating income" in the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income. The net benefit cost for participants that are active employees is reported in the same manner as each participant's compensation cost is classified in the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income. The net benefit cost attributable to retired (inactive) participants is reported in "Selling, general, and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income. Under the new guidance only the service cost component of the net benefit cost will be classified the same as the participant's compensation cost. The other components of the net benefit cost are required to be reported separately as a non-operating income (expense). The guidance is effective for annual periods, including interim periods, in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments should be applied retrospectively. The Company does not expect this guidance will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements, results of operations and disclosures since it primarily will only change how the net benefit cost is classified in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.


In February 2016 the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" (ASU 2016-02). The primary difference between previous GAAP and ASU 2016-02 is the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. The guidance requires a lessee to recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. When measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, a lessee (and a lessor) should include payments to be made in optional periods only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease. Similarly, optional payments to purchase the underlying asset should be included in the measurement of lease assets and lease liabilities only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that purchase option. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


(3) SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The modified retrospective approach includes a number of optional practical expedients that entities may elect to apply. An entity that elects to apply the practical expedients will, in effect, continue to account for leases that commence before the effective date in accordance with previous GAAP unless the lease is modified, except that lessees are required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all operating leases at each reporting date based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments that were tracked and disclosed under previous GAAP. The Company is evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, results of operations, and disclosures.

In May 2014 the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 provides a comprehensive new recognition model that requires recognition of revenue when a company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in FASB ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition," and most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under the current guidance. It also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. In August 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date (ASU 2015-14) and the standard is now effective for the Company for fiscal 2019 and interim periods therein. The guidance may be applied using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). In addition, FASB has amended Topic 606 prior to it becoming effective. The effective date and transition requirements for these amendments to Topic 606Following are the same as ASU 2014-09.components of selected items from the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
October 31, 2020January 31, 2020
Accounts receivable, net:
Trade accounts$53,099 $56,978 
Unbilled receivables3,217 6,954 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2,092)(1,380)
$54,224 $62,552 
Inventories, net:
Finished goods$5,992 $6,309 
In process1,356 3,287 
Materials37,326 44,303 
$44,674 $53,899 
Other current assets:
Insurance policy benefit$$38 
Income tax receivable858 1,370 
Prepaid expenses and other4,080 4,028 
$4,938 $5,436 
Property, plant and equipment, net:(a)
Land$3,117 $3,117 
Buildings and improvements84,010 80,330 
Machinery and equipment164,599 158,354 
Financing lease right-of-use assets1,207 881 
252,933 242,682 
Accumulated depreciation(148,337)(141,832)
$104,596 $100,850 
Other assets:
Equity investments$1,452 $1,289 
Operating lease right-of-use assets7,638 4,275 
Deferred income taxes65 16 
Other1,968 1,507 
$11,123 $7,087 
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and related$5,925 $4,188 
Benefits5,888 5,339 
Insurance obligations1,935 1,680 
Warranties1,519 2,019 
Income taxes279 293 
Other taxes1,843 1,734 
Acquisition-related contingent consideration763 
Lease liability2,490 2,530 
Other3,107 2,197 
$22,986 $20,743 
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits$8,787 $8,741 
Acquisition-related contingent consideration2,254 2,171 
Lease liability5,936 2,627 
Deferred income taxes2,460 7,080 
Uncertain tax positions2,618 2,606 
Other10,889 5,936 
$32,944 $29,161 
(a) Includes assets held for use and assets held for sale. The Company isamount of assets held for sale at October 31, 2020, and January 31, 2020, were not material.
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(dollars in its final stages of evaluating the impact that the standard will have on revenue recognition. The Company has reviewed contracts for all material revenue streams across the Company's three divisions, held discussions with key stakeholders, and assessed potential impacts on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, results of operations, disclosures, and internal controls over financial reporting. The Company currently recognizes a significant majority of its revenue across all three divisions at a point-in-time with some exceptions that are recognized over time. These exceptions primarily relate to certain revenue streams within the Aerostar Division and installation sales within the Engineered Films Division. Management expects that this will remain materially consistent upon adoption of the new standard, but has identified a few exceptions for which further evaluation is necessary, and for which the timing of revenue recognition could be impacted. Additionally, the Company expects to make additional disclosures related to the revenues arising from contracts with customers as required by the new standard. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 using the modified retrospective approach.thousands, except per-share amounts)

(3)(4) NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares and fully vested 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. Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding are excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation if their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect.
Certain outstanding options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net income per-shareper share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. The options and restricted stock units excluded from the diluted net income per-shareper share calculation were as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Anti-dilutive options and restricted stock units263,505 101,384265,37721,444
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Anti-dilutive options and restricted stock units338,244 653,513 385,157 922,041

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)



The computation of earnings per share is presented below:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$8,728 $9,934 $18,594 $31,910 
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding35,849,310 35,785,460 35,828,586 35,893,714 
Weighted average fully vested stock units outstanding151,971 128,604 146,377 120,691 
Denominator for basic calculation36,001,281 35,914,064 35,974,963 36,014,405 
Weighted average common shares outstanding35,849,310 35,785,460 35,828,586 35,893,714 
Weighted average fully vested stock units outstanding151,971 128,604 146,377 120,691 
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units150,097 176,850 142,708 236,222 
Denominator for diluted calculation36,151,378 36,090,914 36,117,671 36,250,627 
Net income per share ─ basic$0.24 $0.28 $0.52 $0.89 
Net income per share ─ diluted$0.24 $0.28 $0.51 $0.88 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Numerator:       
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$11,998
 $5,741
 $32,581
 $15,753
        
Denominator:       
Weighted average common shares outstanding35,829,880
 36,076,259
 36,002,024
 36,164,468
Weighted average fully vested stock units outstanding109,558
 97,716
 105,830
 100,595
Denominator for basic calculation35,939,438
 36,173,975
 36,107,854
 36,265,063
        
Weighted average common shares outstanding35,829,880
 36,076,259
 36,002,024
 36,164,468
Weighted average fully vested stock units outstanding109,558
 97,716
 105,830
 100,595
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units380,997
 122,270
 369,339
 70,102
Denominator for diluted calculation36,320,435
 36,296,245
 36,477,193
 36,335,165
        
Net income per share ─ basic$0.33
 $0.16
 $0.90
 $0.43
Net income per share ─ diluted$0.33
 $0.16
 $0.89
 $0.43


(5) REVENUE
Disaggregation of Revenues
Revenue is disaggregated by major product category and geography, as we believe these categories best depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The following table includes a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue by reportable segments. Service revenues are not material and are not separately disclosed.
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(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


Revenue by Product Category
Three Months Ended October 31, 2020Three Months Ended October 31, 2019
ATDEFDAERO
ELIM(a)
TotalATDEFDAERO
ELIM(a)
Total
Lighter-than-Air
Domestic$— $— $14,849 $— $14,849 $— $— $11,071 $— $11,071 
International— — — — — — 
Plastic Films &
  Sheeting
Domestic— 40,466 — (6)40,460 — 54,673 — (33)54,640 
International— 3,299 — 3,299 — 1,733 — 1,733 
Precision Agriculture
  Equipment
Domestic27,599 — — 27,599 22,957 — — (1)22,956 
International7,239 — — — 7,239 5,543 — — — 5,543 
Other
Domestic— — 3,158 — 3,158 — — 4,577 — 4,577 
International— — — — — 13 — 13 
Totals$34,838 $43,765 $18,010 $(6)$96,607 $28,500 $56,406 $15,661 $(34)$100,533 
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2020Nine Months Ended October 31, 2019
ATDEFDAERO
ELIM(a)
TotalATDEFDAERO
ELIM(a)
Total
Lighter-than-Air
    Domestic$— $— $30,939 $— $30,939 $— $— $26,230 $— $26,230 
    International— — 48 — 48 — — 49 — 49 
Plastic Films & Sheeting
    Domestic— 103,500 — (104)103,396 — 151,278 — (80)151,198 
    International— 9,915 — 9,915 — 6,936 — 6,936 
Precision Agriculture Equipment
    Domestic86,460 — — (2)86,458 72,915 — — (1)72,914 
    International25,887 — — — 25,887 24,681 — — — 24,681 
Other
    Domestic— — 11,633 — 11,633 — — 14,665 — 14,665 
    International— — — — — 96 — 96 
Totals$112,347 $113,415 $42,626 $(106)$268,282 $97,596 $158,214 $41,040 $(81)$296,769 

(a) Intersegment sales for both fiscal 2021 and 2020 were primarily sales from Engineered Films to Aerostar.
(4) SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Contract Balances
FollowingContract balances consist of contract assets and contract liabilities. Contract assets primarily relate to the Company’s rights to consideration for work completed but not yet billed for at the reporting date, or retainage provisions on billings that have been issued. Contract liabilities primarily relate to consideration received from customers prior to transferring goods or services to the customer. Contract assets and contract liabilities are the components of selected items fromreported in "Accounts receivable, net" and "Other current liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:Sheets, respectively. 
  October 31, 2017 January 31, 2017 October 31, 2016
Accounts receivable, net:      
     Trade accounts $60,621
 $43,834
 $40,257
     Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,048) (691) (703)
  $59,573
 $43,143
 $39,554
Inventories:      
Finished goods $7,063
 $5,438
 $5,686
In process 1,035
 2,288
 2,325
Materials 45,383
 34,610
 34,802
 
$53,481

$42,336

$42,813
Other current assets:      
Insurance policy benefit $593
 $802
 $776
     Income tax receivable 269
 604
 228
Receivable from sale of business 17
 28
 71
     Prepaid expenses and other 3,031
 1,255
 1,672
  $3,910
 $2,689
 $2,747
Property, plant and equipment, net:      
Land $3,234
 $3,054
 $3,054
Buildings and improvements 80,009
 77,817
 78,674
Machinery and equipment 147,723
 142,471
 142,946
     Accumulated depreciation (125,315) (117,018) (115,726)
  $105,651
 $106,324
 $108,948
Other assets:      
Equity method investments $1,884
 $2,371
 $2,346
Deferred income taxes 18
 18
 65
Other 1,024
 1,283
 1,335
  $2,926
 $3,672
 $3,746
Accrued liabilities:      
Salaries and related $6,464
 $6,286
 $3,931
Benefits 4,128
 3,960
 3,720
Insurance obligations 3,106
 2,400
 2,022
Warranties 1,217
 1,547
 1,852
Income taxes 1,668
 498
 332
Other taxes 1,446
 1,540
 1,230
Acquisition-related contingent consideration 815
 445
 396
Other 2,801
 1,379
 1,225
  $21,645
 $18,055
 $14,708
Other liabilities:      
Postretirement benefits $8,110
 $8,054
 $7,714
Acquisition-related contingent consideration 2,016
 1,397
 1,385
Deferred income taxes 393
 1,421
 257
Uncertain tax positions 2,584
 2,610
 2,778
Other 353
 214
 
  $13,456
 $13,696
 $12,134

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(5) ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

The Company continually analyzes its product and service offerings to ensure we serve market segments with attractive near- and long-term growth prospects that are consistent with our core capabilities. Through this continued evaluation the Company's Aerostar segment finalized a plan ("the Plan") to actively market the sale of its client private and radar product lines, which it has determined constitutes a business. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018 the Company determined that it was probable that these product lines would be sold within one year. The Company has identified specific assets and liabilities likely to be sold, including an allocation of goodwill based on the relative fair value of the business to be sold. Currently, the Company estimates
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


During the fair value of the net assets held for sale is in excess of their net book value. As such there is no impact to the Consolidated Statement of Income for the three- or nine-month periodsnine months ended October 31, 2017.
Under2020, the Plan, Aerostar will remain focusedCompany’s contract assets decreased by $3,747 while contract liabilities increased by $653, respectively. The change was primarily a result of the contract terms which include timing of customer payments, timing of invoicing, and progress made on servingopen contracts. Due to the aerospace/defense market with its stratospheric balloon productshort-term nature of the Company’s contracts, substantially all contract liabilities are recognized as revenue during the twelve months thereafter. Changes in our contract assets and service offerings.
Amounts classified as held for sale areliabilities were as follows:
October 31,
2020
January 31,
2020
$ Change% Change
Contract assets$3,778 $7,525 $(3,747)(49.8)%
Contract liabilities2,941$2,288 $653 28.5 %
 October 31, 2017
Assets held for sale 
Inventories$3,000
Other current assets79
Total current assets held for sale3,079
Property, plant and equipment, net227
Goodwill102
Amortizable intangible assets, net358
Other assets17
          Total assets held for sale$3,783
  
Liabilities held for sale
 
Current liabilities$392
Other long-term liabilities127
Total liabilities held for sale$519


Remaining Performance Obligations
As of October 31, 2020, the Company has 0 remaining performance obligations related to customer contracts with an original expected duration of one year or more. Revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in the prior period during the three- and nine-month periods ending October 31, 2020, were not material.

(6) ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Colorado Lining International, Inc.Fiscal year 2021
There were 0 significant business acquisitions or divestitures in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2020.

Fiscal year 2020
On SeptemberNovember 1, 2017,2019, the Company completedacquired Smart Ag, Inc. (Smart Ag). Smart Agis a technology company located in Ames, Iowa, that develops autonomous farming solutions for agriculture. Smart Agoffers aftermarket retrofit kits to automate farm equipment as well as a platform to connect, manage, and safely operate autonomous agricultural machinery.

On November 13, 2019, the acquisitionCompany acquired a majority ownership in DOT. Simultaneously with acquiring this majority ownership, the Company contributed cash to DOT in exchange for additional equity, making the majority ownership percentage in DOT 60% when the transaction closed. DOT, located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, designs autonomous agriculture solutions and manufactures a unique U-shaped agriculture platform to semi-autonomously handle a large variety of substantially all of the assets ("the acquisition") of Colorado Lining International, Inc., a Colorado corporation, headquartered in Parker, CO (“CLI”).agriculture implements. The acquisition will immediately alignprovided noncontrolling interest shareholders various put options that, if exercised, obligated the Company to purchase their outstanding DOT shares. Due to the redemption features, the noncontrolling interest was classified as a redeemable noncontrolling interest in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020.

Both acquisitions aligned under the Company’s Engineered Films Division.Company's Applied Technology Division and complement the division's suite of precision ag products and solutions. The acquisition enhances the Company’s geomembrane market position through extended service and product offerings with the addition of new design-build and installation service components, and will advance Engineered Films’ business model into a vertically-integrated, full-service solutions provider for the geomembrane market. The acquisition constitutes a business and as such was accounted for as a business combination.

Theaggregate purchase price was approximately $15,088. This includes potential earn-out payments with an estimated fair value$54,000 in the fourth quarter of $1,256 which are contingent upon achievingfiscal 2020, excluding the noncontrolling interest.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, certain revenues and operational synergies.minority interest shareholders in DOT exercised their put options, requiring the Company to redeem the remaining noncontrolling interest in DOT. The acquisition includes a working capital adjustmentCompany closed on the transaction to be settled within ninety days after acquisition.

Inpurchase the initial acquisition accounting, the fair valueshares of the business acquired was allocatedlargest minority shareholder for $17,853 in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The remaining redeemable amount, as well as the liability for the noncontrolling interest redeemed in the prior fiscal year, totaling approximately $5,087, is payable in November 2021 and is classified as "Other Liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at October 31, 2020.

The Company completed the valuation of intangible assets and pre-acquisition tax filings during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2021. The following adjustments were made to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill recorded as part of the purchase price allocation was $5,941, all of which is tax deductible. during the six months ended July 31, 2020:
Previously ReportedMeasurement Period AdjustmentsAdjusted Balance
Goodwill$56,022 $(440)$55,582 
Intangibles, net31,800 (600)31,200 
Deferred income taxes(4,158)1,005 (3,153)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities(1,462)35 (1,427)
$

Identifiable intangible assets acquired as part of the acquisition were $610, including definite-lived intangibles, such as customer relationships and order backlog. The estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary and may be adjusted as the Company obtains additional information, primarily related to adjustments for the true up of acquired net working capital in accordance with the asset purchase agreement. If there are adjustments made for these items, the fair value ofindefinite-lived intangible assets for in-process research and goodwill could be impacted. Thus, the provisional measurements of fair value are subject to change.development.
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Ag-Eagle Aerial Systems, Inc.
In February 2016, the Applied Technology Division acquired an interest of approximately 5% in AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (AgEagle). AgEagle is a privately held company that is a provider of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used for agricultural applications. Contemporaneously with the execution of this agreement, AgEagle and the Company entered into a distribution agreement whereby the Company was appointed as the exclusive distributor of the existing AgEagle system as it pertains to the agriculture market. The Company’s equity ownership interest is considered a variable interest and it accounts for this investment under the equity method of accounting. The Company is not the primary beneficiary as the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


right to receive benefitsAmortization of these indefinite-lived intangible assets will start when the current in-process research and development project is complete and the product is commercialized. Amortization of the VIE that could potentiallyindefinite-lived intangibles will be significanton a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated useful lives of these assets. The Company expects the useful lives will range from seven to ten years.

The following pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the entity. The purchase price was allocated betweenacquisitions described above had been included in the equity ownership interest and an intangible assetCompany's consolidated financial statements for the exclusive distribution agreement. In April 2017, the Company determined that the investment in AgEagle, was fully impaired, further described in Note 7 Goodwill, Long-lived Assets and Other Intangibles, due to lower than expected cash flows. The Company has no commitments or guarantees related to this equity method investment.prior year comparative period (unaudited):
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31, 2019October 31, 2019
Net sales$100,905 $297,651 
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$7,864 $25,862 
Earnings per common share
Basic$0.22 $0.72 
Diluted$0.22 $0.71 

Acquisition-related Contingent Consideration
The Company has a contingent liability related to the acquisition of AgSync, Inc. (AgSync) in fiscal 2019. The Company also had contingent liabilities related to the recent acquisitionacquisitions of CLI, as well as the prior acquisitions ofColorado Lining International, Inc. (CLI) in fiscal 2018; and Raven Europe B.V. (Raven Europe), formerly named SBG Innovatie BV and its affiliate, Navtronics BVBA (collectively, SBG), in May 2014 and Vista Research, Inc. (Vista)fiscal 2015; both of which were settled in January 2012.the current fiscal year. The fair value of such contingent consideration is estimated as of the acquisition date, and subsequently at the end of each reporting period, using forecasted cash flows. Projecting future cash flows requires the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions regarding future events, conditions, or revenues being achieved under the subjectparticular contingent agreement as well as the appropriate discount rate. Such valuation techniques include one or more significant inputs that are not observable (Level 3 fair value measures).

Changes in the fair value of the liability for acquisition-related contingent consideration are as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Beginning balance$2,459 $3,579 $2,934 $4,172 
Fair value of contingent consideration acquired310 
Change in fair value of the liability29 100 (183)343 
Contingent consideration earn-out paid(234)(723)(497)(1,869)
Ending balance$2,254 $2,956 $2,254 $2,956 
Classification of liability in the consolidated balance sheet
Accrued liabilities$$813 $$813 
Other liabilities, long-term2,254 2,143 2,254 2,143 
Balance at October 31$2,254 $2,956 $2,254 $2,956 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Beginning balance$1,567
 $1,901
 $1,741
 $2,059
Fair value of contingent consideration acquired1,256
 
 1,256
 
Change in fair value of the liability52
 (165) 198
 (41)
Contingent consideration earn-out paid(44) (36) (364) (318)
Ending balance$2,831
 $1,700
 $2,831
 $1,700
        
Classification of liability in the Consolidated balance sheet       
Accrued Liabilities    $815
 $315
Other Liabilities, long-term    2,016
 1,385
Balance at October 31, 2017    $2,831
 $1,700
        

For the acquisition of AgSync, the Company entered into a contingent earn-out agreement, not to exceed $3,500. The earn-out is to be paid annually over three years after the purchase date, contingent upon achieving certain revenue milestones. The Company has made 0 payments on this potential earn-out liability as of October 31, 2020.

In the recentacquisition of CLI, acquisition, the Company entered into a contingent earn-out agreement, not to exceed $2,000. The earn-out is paid annually for three years after the purchase date, contingent upon achieving certain revenuesrevenue milestones and operational synergies. To date,The Company made its final payment related to this agreement in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and has no further contingent obligations related to the acquisition of CLI. Cumulatively, the Company has made no payments onpaid a total of $1,567 related to this potential earn-out liability.

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(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

In connection with the acquisition of SBG, Raven is committed to making additionalEurope, the Company entered into a contingent earn-out payments,agreement, not to exceed $2,500, calculated and paid quarterly for ten years after the purchase date, contingent upon achieving certain revenues. To date,revenue milestones. All revenue milestones under the agreement were achieved by Raven Europe in fiscal 2021. The Company has paid a total of $847 of this potential earn-out liability.

Related$2,500 to-date and has no further contingent obligations related to the acquisition of Vista in 2012, the Company is committed to making annual payments based upon earn-out percentages on specific revenue streams for seven years after the purchase date, not to exceed $15,000. To date, the Company has paid a total of $1,572 of this potential earn-out liability.Raven Europe.

(7) GOODWILL, LONG-LIVED ASSETS, AND OTHER CHARGES

Goodwill

Fiscal 2018
Management assesses goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever a triggering event indicates there may be an impairment. Impairment tests of goodwill are done at the reporting unit level. Management performed an assessment in the fiscal 2018 third quarter and determined that no triggering events had occurred for any of the Company's reporting units. There were no0 goodwill impairment losses reported in the three- and nine-month periods endedending October 31, 2017.

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


Fiscal 20172020 and 2019, respectively.
In the fiscal 2017 third quarter the Company determined that a triggering event occurred for its Aerostar reporting unit, which had $789 of goodwill as of October 31, 2016. The triggering event was caused by lowering the financial expectations for net sales and operating income of the reporting unit and certain asset groups due to delays and uncertainties regarding the reporting unit’s pursuit of certain opportunities, including aerostat orders, certain classified stratospheric balloon pursuits, and radar pursuits. Aerostar was still actively pursuing these opportunities and some were in active negotiations, but the timing of certain aerostat and classified stratospheric balloon opportunities are being delayed more than previously expected and the likelihood of radar sales is lower due to the Company's decision to no longer actively pursue certain radar product opportunities
.

AStep 1 impairment analysis was completed using fair value techniques as of October 31, 2016. In determining the estimated fair value of the Aerostar reporting unit, the Company was required to estimate a number of factors, including projected revenue growth rates, projected operating results, terminal growth rates, economic conditions, anticipated future cash flows, and the discount rate. On the basis of these estimates, the October 31, 2016 analysis indicated that the estimated fair value of the Aerostar reporting unit exceeded the reporting unit carrying value by approximately $9,000, or approximately 30.0%. There were no goodwill impairment losses reported in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit were as follows:
Applied Technology (excluding Autonomy)AutonomyEngineered
Films
AerostarTotal
Balance at January 31, 2020$16,943 $55,700 $33,232 $634 $106,509 
Changes due to business combinations(440)(440)
Foreign currency translation adjustment145 (289)(144)
Balance at October 31, 2020$17,088 $54,971 $33,232 $634 $105,925 
  
Applied
Technology
 
Engineered
Films
 Aerostar Total
Balance at January 31, 2017 $12,342
 $27,518
 $789
 $40,649
Additions due to business combinations 
 5,941
 
 5,941
Divestiture of business 
 
 (52) (52)
Foreign currency translation adjustment 214
 
 
 214
Balance at October 31, 2017 $12,556
 $33,459
 $737
 $46,752
         
Balance at January 31, 2016 $12,365
 $27,518
 $789
 $40,672
Foreign currency translation adjustment 31
 
 
 31
Balance at October 31, 2016 $12,396
 $27,518
 $789
 $40,703


Long-lived Assets and Other Intangibles

Fiscal 2018
The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles equity method investments, and property, plant, and equipment, if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. For long-lived and intangible assets, the Companymanagement performs impairment reviews by asset groups. group. Management periodically assesses for triggering events and discusses any significant changes in the utilization of long-lived assets. For purposes of recognition and measurement of an impairment loss, a long-lived asset is grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities.

When performing long-lived asset testing, the fair values of assets are determined based on valuation techniques using the best available information. Such valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable (Level 3 fair value measures). An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset is above the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determiningnot recoverable and exceeds the fair value of the asset.

During first quarterThe following table summarizes the components of fiscal 2018, the Company determined that the investment in AgEagle, further described in Note 6 Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies, was impaired due to lower than expected cash flows. This impairment was determined to be other-than-temporary and an accelerated equity method investment loss of $72 wasintangible assets, which are reported in "Other (expense), net" innet on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017. The Company also determined the customer relationship intangible asset related to the Ag Eagle exclusive distribution agreement was fully impaired. The total impairment loss reported related to this intangible asset was $259 and was reported in "Long-lived asset impairment loss" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017. Balance Sheets:
October 31, 2020January 31, 2020
AccumulatedAccumulated
AmountamortizationNetAmountamortizationNet
Existing technology$8,821 $(8,137)$684 $9,190 $(7,706)$1,484 
Customer relationships16,102 (7,901)8,201 16,067 (6,868)9,199 
Patents and other intangibles7,198 (2,945)4,253 6,678 (2,444)4,234 
In-process research and development(a)
30,945 30,945 31,300 31,300 
Total$63,066 $(18,983)$44,083 $63,235 $(17,018)$46,217 
(a) Refer to Note 6 "Acquisitions and Divestitures Of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies" for a more detailed description of these indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired in business combinations in fiscal 2020. A portion of these intangible assets are denominated in a foreign currency and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

There were no0 long-lived asset impairments or accelerated equity method investmentimpairment losses reported in the three-month period endedthree- and nine-month periods ending October 31, 2017.2020 and 2019, respectively.


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Fiscal 2017

The Company evaluated the triggering events described in the goodwill impairment analysis and determined there were also triggering events with respect to the assets associated with the aerostat and stratospheric programs (Lighter than Air) and Radar asset groups in the Aerostar reporting unit in the third quarter, which resulted in an asset impairment test.


(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


Using the sum of the undiscounted cash flows associated with each of the two asset groups, a Step 1 test was performed for each asset group. The undiscounted cash flows for the Lighter than Air asset group exceeded the carrying value of the long-lived assets by approximately $110,000, or 800%, and no Step 2 test was deemed to be necessary based on the recoverability of the long-lived assets. For the Radar asset group, however, the undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value of the long-lived assets and the Company performed a Step 2 impairment analysis for the long-lived assets.

In the Step 2 impairment analysis, the fair value determined was allocated to the assets and liabilities of the Radar asset group. The resulting estimated fair value of the Radar asset group long-lived assets was $175 compared to the carrying value of $262 for the asset group. The shortfall of $87 was recorded in the fiscal 2017 third quarter as an impairment charge to operating income reported as "Long-lived asset impairment loss" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The total impairment loss related to property, plant, and equipment and patents was $62 and $25, respectively.

The following table provides the gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets:
 October 31, 2017 January 31, 2017 October 31, 2016
  Accumulated   Accumulated   Accumulated 
 AmountamortizationNet AmountamortizationNet AmountamortizationNet
Existing technology$7,218
$(6,854)$364
 $7,136
$(6,553)$583
 $7,157
$(6,490)$667
Customer relationships13,220
(4,503)8,717
 12,987
(3,680)9,307
 13,000
(3,421)9,579
Patents and other intangibles4,708
(2,414)2,294
 4,378
(2,220)2,158
 4,427
(2,162)2,265
Total$25,146
$(13,771)$11,375
 $24,501
$(12,453)$12,048
 $24,584
$(12,073)$12,511


Inventory write-downs
During the fiscal 2017 third quarter, the Company wrote-down radar inventory, purchased primarily during fiscal 2016, due to the Company's decision in the fiscal 2017 third quarter to no longer actively pursue certain radar opportunities. The decision to write-down this inventory is consistent with the triggering event identified during the fiscal 2017 third quarter relating to the Aerostar reporting unit and the radar product and radar services (Radar) asset group. This radar specific inventory write-down increased "Cost of sales" by $2,278 for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016. There were no material inventory write-downs in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017.

(8) EMPLOYEE POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company provides postretirement medical and other benefits to certain current and past senior executive officers and senior managers. These plan obligations are unfunded. The components of the net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits are as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Service cost$$$27 $21 
Interest cost70 83 210 250 
Amortization of actuarial losses43 24 129 72 
Amortization of unrecognized gains in prior service cost(40)(40)(120)(120)
Net periodic benefit cost$82 $74 $246 $223 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Service cost$21
 $20
 $64
 $60
Interest cost83
 83
 247
 249
Amortization of actuarial losses30
 36
 90
 110
Amortization of unrecognized gains in prior service cost(40) (40) (120) (120)
Net periodic benefit cost$94
 $99
 $281
 $299

Postretirement benefit cost components are reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net periodic benefit cost. Net periodic benefit costs areService cost is reported in net income as “Cost"Cost of sales”sales" or “Selling,"Selling, general, and administrative expenses”expenses" in a manner consistent with the classification of direct labor and personnel costs of the eligible employees. The components of the net periodic benefit cost, other than the service cost component, are classified as a non-operating expense in "Other income (expense), net" on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


(9) 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 EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Beginning balance$1,609 $1,739 $2,019 $890 
Change in provision299 1,184 1,299 3,038 
Settlements made(389)(939)(1,799)(1,944)
Ending balance$1,519 $1,984 $1,519 $1,984 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Beginning balance$2,265
 $2,076
 $1,547
 $1,835
Change in provision(274) 202
 1,504
 1,288
Settlements made(774) (426) (1,834) (1,271)
Ending balance$1,217
 $1,852
 $1,217
 $1,852


(10) FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

DEBT
The
Credit Facility
On September 20, 2019, the Company entered into a credit facility on April 15, 2015with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.of America, N. A., Toronto Branch as Canadian Administrative Agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and each lender from time to time party theretoWells Fargo Bank, National Association (the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement provides for a syndicated senior revolving credit facility up to $125,000$100,000 with a maturity date of April 15, 2020.

Simultaneous with execution of the Credit Agreement, Raven, and its subsidiaries entered into a guaranty agreement in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association in its capacity as administrator under the Credit Agreement for the benefit of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Toronto Branch and the lenders and their affiliates under the Credit Agreement.

Unamortized debt issuance costs associated with this Credit Agreement were $270, $352 and $379 at October 31, 2017, January 31, 2017, and October 31, 2016, respectively and are included in "Other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.September 20, 2022. Loans or borrowings defined under the Credit Agreement bearaccrue interest and fees at varying rates and terms defined in the Credit Agreement based on the type of borrowing as defined.rates. The Credit Agreement includes an annual administrative andfee as well as an unborrowed capacity fees. The Credit Agreement also containsfee. Debt under the agreement is subject to customary affirmative and negative covenants, including those relating to financial reportingcovenants. These financial covenants include a consolidated interest coverage ratio and notification, limits on levelsconsolidated leverage ratio, both of indebtedness and liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, affiliate transactions, sales of assets, restrictive agreements, and change in control aswhich are defined in the Credit Agreement. TheAs of October 31, 2020, the Company requested and received the necessary covenant waivers relating to its late filing of financial information in fiscal 2017. Financial covenants include an interest coverage ratio and funded indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as defined inhas no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The loan proceeds may be utilized by Raven for strategic business purposesCompany has $100,000 in availability under the Credit Agreement as of October 31, 2020.

The unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the Credit Agreement were as follows:
October 31, 2020January 31, 2020
Unamortized debt issuance costs(a)
$154 $215 
(a) Unamortized debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the Credit Agreement and for working capital needs.are reported as "Other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

Letters of credit (LOCs) totaling $1,103(LOC) issued and outstanding were outstanding at October 31, 2017. Letters of Credit totaling $514 were outstanding at January 31, 2017, and October 31, 2016. as follows:
October 31, 2020January 31, 2020
Letters of credit outstanding(a)
$50 $50 
(a) Any draws required under the LOCsLOC would be settled with available cash or borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

There were no borrowings underLong-Term Notes
The Company assumed certain long-term notes pursuant to the Creditacquisition of a majority ownership in DOT in fiscal year 2020 as described in Note 6 "Acquisitions and Divestitures of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies". The related financial assistance agreement (Agreement) is between DOT and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WEDC), a government agency in Canada, that was entered into in August 2019. Under the Agreement, the WEDC agrees to contribute up to $5,000 in Canadian dollars, approximately $4,000 in US dollars, over a three-year period for any ofcosts incurred to develop a cloud-based distribution and service channel for a particular product being developed by DOT. DOT is eligible to receive contributions for costs incurred for purposes specified in the fiscal periods coveredAgreement. The Company is required to repay the funds contributed by this Quarterly ReportWEDC in 60 monthly installments beginning April 1, 2023, plus interest that begins on Form 10-Q. Availability under the Credit Agreement for borrowings asApril 1, 2023, based on an average bank rate plus 3%. As of October 31, 2017 was $123,947.2020, the Company had received $1,900 in contributions from WEDC and 0 repayments have been made. The outstanding liability balance is reported as "Long-term debt" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. NaN interest expense is being recorded prior to the interest start date.

At October 31, 2020, the Company's debt maturities based on outstanding principal were as follows:

20212022202320242025Thereafter
Maturities of debt$$$$1,900 $$

(11) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved as a party in lawsuits, claims, regulatory inquiries, or disputes arising in the normal course of its business, the potential costs and liabilityliabilities of which cannot be determined at this time.  Among these matters is a patent infringement lawsuit filed in federal district court in Kansas, in which Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. has made certain infringement claims against the Company and one of its customers, CNH Industrial America LLC, related to the Applied Technology Division’s Hawkeye® Nozzle Control System. Management does not believe the ultimate outcomes of its legal proceedings are likely to be significantmaterial to its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Additionally, because ofIn addition, the present status of the lawsuit, management cannot determine the potential impact, if any, of the patent infringement lawsuit described above.
The Company has insurance policies that provide coverage to various degrees for potential liabilities arising from legal proceedings.
The Company entered into a Gift Agreement ("the Agreement") effective in January 2018 with the South Dakota State University Foundation, Inc. ("the Foundation"). This gift will be used for the establishment of a precision agriculture facility to support South Dakota State University's Precision Agriculture degrees and curriculum. The Agreement states that the Company will make a $5,000 gift to the Foundation, conditional on certain actions. The fair value of this contingency at October 31, 2020, was $2,682 (measured based on the present value of the expected future cash outflows), of which $710 was classified as "Accrued liabilities" and $1,972 was classified as "Other liabilities." As of October 31, 2020, the Company has made payments related to the commitment totaling $2,145.

In addition to commitments disclosed elsewhere in the Notes to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has other unconditional purchase obligations that arise in the normal course of business operations. The majority of these obligations are related to the purchase of raw material inventory for the Applied Technology and Engineered Films divisions.

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


(12) INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate varies from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state and local taxes, research and developmentR&D tax credit, tax benefits on qualified production activities,foreign-derived intangible income deduction, and tax-exempt insurance premiums. The Company’s effective tax rates for the nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 were 31.3% and 26.9%, respectively. as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Effective tax rate1.6 %13.0 %1.9 %14.7 %
The increasedecrease in the effective tax rate isyear-over-year was driven primarily due to higherby an increase in the R&D tax credit as a percentage of estimated pre-tax income in the current year and recognition offiscal year.
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(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

The Company's discrete tax expense related tobenefit was as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Discrete tax benefit$303 $268 $580 $1,336 

The Company operates both domestically and internationally. As of October 31, 2020, undistributed earnings from the Company's adoption of ASU 2016-09 in the fiscal 2018 as further discussed in Note 2 foreign subsidiaries were considered to have been reinvested indefinitely.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. This ASU requires that the tax effects resulting from the settlement of stock-based awards be recognized as a discrete income tax expense or benefit in the income statement in the reporting period in which they occur.

(13) DIVIDENDS AND TREASURY STOCK

On August 26, 2020, the Company announced that the board of directors indefinitely suspended the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock.

Dividends paid to Raven shareholders for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017 were $4,648 and $14,032, or 13.0 cents and 39.0 cents per share, respectively. Dividends paid to Raven shareholders for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016 were $4,690 and $14,078, or 13.0 cents and 39.0 cents per share, respectively. as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Dividends paid(a)
$$4,648 $9,318 $14,001 
 
Dividends paid per share (in cents per share)(a)
13.0 26.0 39.0 
(a)There were no0 declared and unpaid shareholder dividends at October 31, 20172020 or 2016.

2019.
Effective March 21, 2016
On November 3, 2014, the Company announced that its Board of Directors (Board)("Board") had authorized an extension and increase of the authorizeda $40,000 stock buyback program. Since that time, the Board has provided additional authorizations to increase the total amount authorized under the program in place at that time.An additional $10,000 was authorized for share repurchases once the $40,000 authorization limit is reached.

Pursuant to these authorizations, the Company repurchased 348,286 shares, or $10,000, in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017. The Company repurchased 484,252 shares, or $7,702, in the nine-month period ended October 31, 2016. None of these shares were repurchased in the three-month period ended October 31, 2016. There were no share repurchases unpaid at October 31, 2017 or October 31, 2016. The remaining dollar value authorized for share repurchases at October 31, 2017 is $2,959.$75,000. This authorization remains in place until such time as the authorized spending limit is reached or such authorization is revoked by the Board.

(14) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company reserves shares for issuance pursuant to 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, stock options and restricted stock units, were granted duringhad 0 share repurchases in the nine months endedOctober 31, 2017three- and October 31, 2016.

Stock Option Awards
The Company granted 85,800 non-qualified stock options during the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017. The Company granted 274,200 non-qualified stock options during the nine-month period ended October 31, 2016. None of these options were granted in the three-month periods ended October 31, 2017 and October 31, 2016, respectively. Options are granted with exercise prices based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the day prior2020. Pursuant to the date of grant. The stock options vest over a four-year periodaforementioned authorizations, the Company repurchased 169,474 and expire after five years. Options contain retirement and change-in-control provisions, as well as termination without cause provisions for certain executive officers, which 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 exercises and employee terminations within this valuation model.

The weighted average assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option pricing model by grant year are as follows:
 Nine Months Ended
 October 31, 2017 October 31, 2016
Risk-free interest rate1.68% 1.05%
Expected dividend yield1.78% 3.33%
Expected volatility factor33.87% 32.61%
Expected option term (in years)4.25
 4.00
    
Weighted average grant date fair value$7.35 $3.05


(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


Restricted Stock Unit Awards (RSUs)
The Company granted 4,593 and 60,413 time-vested RSUs to employees332,651 shares in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017,2019. These purchases totaled $5,000 and $10,781, respectively. The Company granted 4,577 and 70,947 time-vested RSUs to employees in the three- and nine-month periods endedThere were 0 share repurchases unpaid at October 31, 2016, respectively. 2020 or 2019. The grant date fairremaining dollar value of a time-vested RSUauthorized for share repurchases at October 31, 2020 is measured$17,179.

(14) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Share-based compensation expense is recognized based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the day prior to the date of grant. The weighted average grant date fair value per share of the time-vested RSUs granted in the periods ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, was $29.25 and $15.94. Time-vested RSUs will vest if, at the end of the three-year period, the employee remains employed by the Company. RSUs contain retirement and change-in-control provisions, as well as termination without cause provisions for certain executive officers, which may accelerate the vesting period. Dividends are cumulatively earned on the time-vested RSUs over the vesting period.

The Company also granted performance-based RSUs in the nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 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. The target award for the fiscal 2017 and 2016 grants are based on return on equity (ROE), which is defined as net income divided by the average of beginning and ending shareholders' equity. The performance-based RSUs 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. RSUs contain retirement and change-in-control provisions, as well as termination without cause provisions for certain executive officers, which may accelerate the vesting period. Dividends are cumulatively earned on performance-based RSUs over the vesting period. The number of RSUs that will vest is determined by an estimated ROE target over the three-year performance period. The estimated ROE performance factors used to estimate the number of restricted stock units expected to vest are 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 is based uponshare-based awards expected to vest during the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the day prior to the grant date. The number of performance-based RSUs granted is based on 100% of the target award. During the nine-month periods ended period.
October 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company granted 22,745 and 72,950 performance-based RSUs, respectively. None of these awards were granted in the three-month periods ended October 31, 2017 and 2016. The weighted average grant date fair value per share of these performance-based RSUs granted in the periods ended October 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, was $29.20 and $15.61.

The share-based compensation expense was as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31, 2020October 31, 2019October 31, 2020October 31, 2019
Cost of sales$64 $98 $182 $273 
Research and development expenses369 41 1,126 122 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses936 852 3,670 3,144 
Total share-based compensation expense$1,369 $991 $4,978 $3,539 

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(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(15) SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company's operating segments, which are also its reportable segments, are defined by their product lines which have been generally grouped in these segments based on technology, manufacturing processes, and end-use application. Raven'sThe Company's reportable segments are Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division, and Aerostar. The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding general and administrative 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.Aerostar Division. Separate financial information is available for each reportable segment and regularly evaluated by the Company's chief operating decision-maker, (CODM), the President and Chief Executive Officer, in making resource allocation decisions for the Company's reportable segments. The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding administrative and general expenses. Other income, interest expense, and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments. Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.

(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


Business segment net sales and operating income results are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Net sales       
Applied Technology$25,319
 $25,203
 $94,233
 $79,327
Engineered Films65,108
 38,551
 157,691
 104,307
Aerostar11,103
 9,003
 30,078
 25,313
Intersegment eliminations (a)
(181) (235) (508) (467)
Consolidated net sales$101,349
 $72,522
 $281,494
 $208,480
        
Operating income (loss)(b)
       
Applied Technology 
$5,357
 $6,415
 $25,447
 $20,280
Engineered Films17,115
 7,129
 35,386
 17,666
Aerostar(c)
1,359
 (1,375) 4,165
 (1,804)
Intersegment eliminations 
(12) (16) (3) (21)
Total reportable segment income23,819
 12,153
 64,995
 36,121
General and administrative expenses(d)
(5,990) (4,764) (17,247) (13,986)
Consolidated operating income$17,829
 $7,389
 $47,748
 $22,135

Business segment financial performance and other information is as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Net sales
Applied Technology$34,838 $28,500 $112,347 $97,596 
Engineered Films43,765 56,406 113,415 158,214 
Aerostar18,010 15,661 42,626 41,040 
Intersegment eliminations(a)
(6)(34)(106)(81)
Consolidated net sales$96,607 $100,533 $268,282 $296,769 
Operating income(b)
Applied Technology
$5,797 $7,035 $21,247 $25,120 
Engineered Films7,321 8,474 13,393 24,987 
Aerostar2,777 2,488 4,821 7,427 
Intersegment eliminations
(12)60 (10)
Total reportable segment income15,904 17,985 39,521 57,524 
General and administrative expenses(b)
(6,613)(6,653)(20,148)(20,501)
Consolidated operating income$9,291 $11,332 $19,373 $37,023 
(a)Intersegment sales for both fiscal 20182021 and 20172020 were primarily sales from Engineered Films to Aerostar.
(b)At the segment level, operating income (loss) does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.
(c) The three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016 include inventory write-downs of $2,278 as a result of a strategic decision to narrow certain radar product offerings.
(d) At the segment level, operating income (loss) does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses and, as a result, "General and administrative expenses" are reported as a deduction from "Total reportable segment income" to reconcile to "Operating income" reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.


(16) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated events up to the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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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 of 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 (Form 10-Q) and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2017.2020.

The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is organized as follows:

Executive Summary
Results of Operations - Segment Analysis
Market Conditions and Outlook
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Accounting Pronouncements

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Raven is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, geomembrane, construction, aerospace/defense,commercial lighter-than-air, and situational awarenessaerospace and defense markets. The Company is comprised of three unique operating divisions,units, classified into reportable segments: Applied Technology Division (Applied Technology), Engineered Films Division (Engineered Films), and Aerostar Division (Aerostar). Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.


Management uses a number of metrics to assess the Company's performance:

Consolidated net sales, gross margin, operating income, operating margin, net income, and diluted earnings per shareshare.
Cash flow from operations and shareholder returnsreturns.
Return on sales, average assets, and average equity.
Segment net sales, gross profit, gross margin, operating income, and operating margin. At the segment level, operating income and margin does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.

Vision and Strategy
At Raven, ourRaven's purpose is to solve great challenges. Great challenges require great solutions. Raven’s three unique operating unitsdivisions share resources, ideas, and a passion to create technology that helps the world grow more food, produce more energy, protect the environment, and live safely.

The Raven business model is our platform for success. OurRaven's business model is defensible, sustainable, and gives us a consistent approach in the pursuit of quality financial results. This overall approach to creating value, which is employed across the three business segments, is summarized as follows:

Intentionally serve a set of diversified market segments with attractive near-strong growth prospects in both the near and long-term growth prospects;long term.
Consistently manage a pipeline of growth initiatives within our market segments;segments.
Aggressively compete on quality, service, innovation, and peak performance;performance.
Hold ourselves accountable forAttract and develop exceptional leaders who understand business deeply and can thrive in the Raven Way.
On a path of continuous improvement;improvement, consistently taking actions to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and increase value delivered to our customers.
Value our balance sheet as a source of strength and stability with which to pursue strategic acquisitions; andstability.
Make corporateCorporate responsibility is a top priority.

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The following discussion highlights the consolidated operating results for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019. Segment operating results are more fully explained in the Results of Operations - Segment Analysis section.
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per-share data)October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
% ChangeOctober 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
% Change
Net sales$96,607 $100,533 (3.9)%$268,282 $296,769 (9.6)%
Gross profit34,524 30,304 13.9 %93,123 96,708 (3.7)%
Gross margin (a)
35.7 %30.1 %34.7 %32.6 %
Operating income$9,291 $11,332 (18.0)%$19,373 $37,023 (47.7)%
Operating margin (a)
9.6 %11.3 %7.2 %12.5 %
Other income (expense), net$(423)$84 $(514)$398 
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.$8,728 $9,934 (12.1)%$18,594 $31,910 (41.7)%
Diluted earnings per share$0.24 $0.28 $0.51 $0.88 
Cash flow from operating activities$24,516 $20,918 17.2 %$55,100 $47,078 17.0 %
Cash outflow for capital expenditures$(3,148)$(2,359)33.4 %$(10,931)$(6,143)77.9 %
Cash dividends$— $(4,648)$(9,318)$(14,001)(33.4)%
Common share repurchases$— $(5,000)$— $(10,781)
(a) The Company's gross and operating margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to variability in the classification of expenses across industries in which the Company operates.
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per-share data) October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 % Change October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 % Change
Net sales $101,349
 $72,522
 39.7 % $281,494
 $208,480
 35.0 %
Gross profit 33,333
 19,839
 68.0 % 91,802
 58,871
 55.9 %
Gross margin (a)
 32.9% 27.4%   32.6% 28.2%  
Operating income $17,829
 $7,389
 141.3 % $47,748
 $22,135
 115.7 %
Operating margin (a)
 17.6% 10.2%   17.0% 10.6%  
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc. $11,998
 $5,741
 109.0 % $32,581
 $15,753
 106.8 %
Diluted earnings per share $0.33
 $0.16
   $0.89
 $0.43
  
             
Cash flow from operating activities $10,973
 $13,127
 (16.4)% $30,834
 $38,685
 (20.3)%
Cash outflow for capital expenditures $1,780
 $1,733
 2.7 % $7,003
 $3,901
 79.5 %
Cash dividends $4,648
 $4,720
 (1.5)% $14,032
 $14,148
 (0.8)%
Common share repurchases $10,000
 $
 

 $10,000
 $7,702
 29.8 %
 
(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.


Three Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019:
Consolidated Results
For the fiscal 20182021 third quarter, net sales were $101.3$96.6 million, up $28.8down $3.9 million, or 39.7%3.9%, from $72.5$100.5 million in last year’s third quarter. Significant year-over-year growth in Applied Technology and Aerostar was offset by a decline in Engineered Films. Strong growth in OEM sales drove the increase in Applied Technology. The growth in year-over-year revenue for Aerostar was achieved by completing the delivery of aerostats on its current contract and executing on a record number of successful stratospheric balloon flight campaigns. The global pandemic continued to present challenges for Engineered Films' end-markets, leading to the year-over-year decline in revenue.

The Company's operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 20182021 was $17.8$9.3 million, up $10.4down 18.0% from $11.3 million or 141.3%, compared toin the third quarter of fiscal 2017.2020. The increaseresults for the third quarter included incremental research and development and selling expenses to advance Raven Autonomy™ of $4.6 million. The strong profitability in this year's third quarter was driven by improved gross profit margin, which increased from 30.1 percent to 35.7 percent year-over-year. Applied Technology and Engineered Films improved gross margins versus the prior year, on improved volume and overhead reduction measures, respectively. Prior year third quarter operating income was principally due to improved operating leverageincluded a pre-tax gain of $1.9 million on higher sales volume. the sale of an Applied Technology facility in Austin, Texas.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 20182021 was $12.0$8.7 million, or $0.33$0.24 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.7$9.9 million, or $0.16$0.28 per diluted share, in the prior year comparative period. The Company's investment in Raven Autonomy™ reduced net income attributable to Raven by $3.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Applied Technology Division Results
Applied Technology's net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 were $34.8 million, up $6.3 million, or 22.2%, versus last year's third quarter. The year-over-year sales growth was driven by higher volumes to OEM's, both domestically and internationally. The growth included last-time buy activity associated with the division's strategic decision to exit a commercial relationship. Excluding the benefit of the last-time buy activity, the division achieved growth over the prior year while overcoming certain production inefficiencies caused by process changes in response to the pandemic.

Division operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 was $5.8 million, down $1.2 million, or 17.6% versus the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The profitability of the division was very strong and included an incremental investment of $4.5 million year-over-year into Raven Autonomy™. The prior year third quarter operating income included a pre-tax gain of $1.9 million on the sale of the division's facility in Austin, Texas.

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Engineered Films Division Results
Engineered Films’ fiscal 2021 third quarter net sales were $43.8 million, a decrease of $12.6 million, or 22.4%, compared to fiscal 2020 third quarter net sales of $56.4 million. Engineered Films continued to face weak demand in the third quarter across a majority of its end-markets, resulting in the year-over-year decline in revenue. However, the division saw an increase in demand and a recapture of market share within its industrial market that led to year-over-year growth. Geomembrane (including the energy sub-market) experienced the largest declines as rig counts in the Permian Basin remained down approximately 70 percent year-over-year. The construction market also experienced reduced demand as non-residential construction starts decreased significantly versus the prior year. Partially offsetting these declines was the delivery of the remaining $2.4 million of film-based medical supplies associated with a FEMA contract to aid in the pandemic response.

Operating income for Engineered Films in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 decreased 13.6% to $7.3 million as compared to $8.5 million in the prior year third quarter. The division achieved an improved operating margin year-over-year from 15.0 percent to 16.7 percent, driven by operational efficiency improvements and expense reductions as the division mitigated the impact of negative operating leverage on division profit margin and continued to invest in Raven Composites™. In addition, the division generated strong cash flows as it continues to effectively manage working capital levels.

Aerostar Division Results
Aerostar's net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 were $18.0 million, an increase of $2.3 million, or 15.0%, compared to fiscal 2020 third quarter net sales of $15.7 million. The year-over-year growth was driven by the delivery of aerostat systems and the completion of a record number of successful stratospheric flight campaigns for the Department of Defense throughout the quarter.

Division operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 was $2.8 million, up $0.3 million, or 11.6%, versus the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The year-over-year increase in operating income was driven by increased sales volume.

Nine Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019:
Consolidated Results
For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2020, net sales were $281.5$268.3 million compared to $208.5$296.8 million, up 35.0%down 9.6% versus the prior year comparative period. Year-over-year growth in Applied Technology and Aerostar was more than offset by a decline in Engineered Films. Applied Technology leveraged its new products and strong customer relationships to drive sales growth versus the prior year. Economic conditions resulting from one year earlier. the pandemic led to weak end-market demand across Engineered Films' markets, resulting in a sharp decline in year-over-year net sales. Aerostar achieved growth in net sales year-over-year for the nine-month period, overcoming pandemic related challenges that included Department of Defense travel restrictions which limited Aerostar's ability to fulfill contracts and conduct customer flight campaigns the first half of the fiscal year.

The Company's operating income was $47.7$19.4 million, up 115.7%down 47.7% from $37.0 million in the prior year nine-month period. The increaseyear-to-date results included $12.4 million of investment in operating income was principally dueRaven Autonomy™, primarily research and development and selling expenses to improved operating leverage on higher sales volume. drive commercialization of the Company's autonomous ag solutions.

Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 20182021 was $32.6$18.6 million, or $0.89$0.51 per diluted share, compared to net income of $15.8$31.9 million, or $0.43$0.88 per diluted share, forin the prior year comparative period. The investment in Raven Autonomy™ reduced net income attributable to Raven by $9.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the first nine

months of fiscal 2017. The year-to-date increase in earnings per share was driven by improved performance in all three of the Company's reporting segments, with each making significant contributions to the growth.2021.

Applied Technology Division Results
Net sales for Applied Technology in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 were $25.3 million, up slightly compared to fiscal 2017 third quarter net sales of $25.2 million. Sales in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) channel were up 10.3% while sales in the aftermarket channel were down 10.1% for the fiscal 2018 third quarter. Geographically, domestic sales were up 3.2% year-over-year while international sales decreased 8.8% year-over-year. Operating income was $5.4 million, down 16.5% compared to $6.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2017. The decrease in operating income was primarily driven by higher investment in the sales function and research and development activities, and higher legal expenses. These strategic investments will support the Company's long-term growth through new product introductions and an enhanced sales function.

Applied Technology's net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 20182021 were $94.2$112.3 million, up 18.8%$14.8 million, or 15.1%, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2017. For2020. Applied Technology achieved sales growth despite economic challenges that included low commodity prices for much of the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017, sales inyear and overall weak conditions within the OEM channel were up 39.2% while sales inag industry. The growth included last-time buy activity associated with the aftermarket channel were up 3.1%. Geographically, domestic sales were up 26.3% year-over-year and international sales were up 0.4% year-over-year. Operating income for the nine-month year-to-date period was $25.4 million, up 25.5% compared to the nine-month year-to-date periodexit of fiscal 2017. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by improved operating leverage on higher sales volume.a commercial relationship.

Engineered Films’ fiscal 2018 third quarter net sales were $65.1 million, an increase of $26.5 million, or 68.9%, compared to fiscal 2017 third quarter net sales of $38.6 million. Volume, measured in pounds sold, increased 52.6% and average selling price increased 4.5%. There was a significant increase in net sales to all markets. Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 increased 140.1% to $17.1 million as compared to $7.1 million for the prior year third quarter. This increase in operating income was driven primarily by higher sales volume, improved capacity utilization, and continued spending discipline.

For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017, Engineered Films' net sales were $157.7 million, an increase of $53.4 million, or 51.2%, versus the prior year comparative period. All markets contributed to the division's higher sales versus the prior year. Operating income for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 increased 100.3%2021 was $21.2 million, down $3.9 million or 15.4%, compared to $35.4the first nine months of fiscal 2020. Operating income in the first nine months was reduced by $12.3 million of strategic investment in research and development activities for Raven Autonomy™.

Engineered Films Division Results
Net sales for Engineered Films in the first nine months of fiscal 2021 were $113.4 million, a decrease of $44.8 million, or 28.3%, compared to the year-to-date nine-month period of fiscal 2020. Economic conditions as a result of the global pandemic have created weak demand across a majority of Engineered Films' end markets, resulting in the year-over-year decline in
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revenue.

Operating income for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 decreased 46.4% to $13.4 million as compared to $17.7$25.0 million in the prior year comparative period. The year-over-year increasedecrease in operating income was driven principally by higher sales volume, improved capacity utilization, and continued spending discipline.negative operating leverage resulting from the sharp decline in revenues.

Aerostar Division Results
Net sales for Aerostar in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 were $11.1 million, an increase of $2.1 million, or 23.3%, compared to fiscal 2017 third quarter net sales of $9.0 million. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by growth in the stratospheric balloon platform. Operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $1.4 million compared to an operating loss of ($1.4) million in the third quarter of last year. Fiscal 2018 third quarter results include charges of approximately $0.9 million related primarily to a strategic decision to narrow aerostat offerings and thereby further enhance Aerostar’s focus on its stratospheric balloon platform. Fiscal 2017 third quarter results include an inventory write-down adjustment of $2.3 million related to certain radar inventory. The remaining increase in operating income was driven by higher sales and reductions to operating expenses while maintaining a more focused approach to research and development spending.

Aerostar net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 20182021 were $30.1$42.6 million, an increase of $4.8$1.6 million, or 18.8%3.9%, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2017. 2020. Delivery of aerostat systems, partially offset by a decline in radar products, drove the year-over-year increase in net sales.

Operating income for the nine-month year-to-date period of fiscal 20182021 was $4.2$4.8 million compared to operating lossincome of ($1.8)$7.4 million in the prior year comparative period. The first nine months of fiscal 2018 include charges of approximately $0.9 million related primarily to a strategic decision to narrow aerostat offerings and thereby further enhance Aerostar’s focus on its stratospheric balloon platform. The first nine months of fiscal 2017 include an inventory write-down adjustment of $2.3 million related to certain radar inventory. The remaining increase in operating incomeyear-over-year performance was driven by higher saleslower margins due to increased material and reductions to operatingoverhead expenses, while maintainingas well as a more focused approach to researchstrategic increase in investment in the division's stratospheric and development spending.radar systems.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Applied Technology
Applied Technology designs, manufactures, sells, and services innovative precision agriculture products, autonomous solutions, and information management tools, which are collectively referred to as precision agriculture equipment, that help growersfarmers reduce costs, more precisely control inputs, and improve crop yields for the global agriculture market. Applied Technology’s operations include operations of SBG Innovatie BV and its affiliate, Navtronics BVBA (collectively, SBG), based in the Netherlands.


 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
$ Change% ChangeOctober 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
$ Change% Change
Net sales$34,838 $28,500 $6,338 22.2 %$112,347 $97,596 $14,751 15.1 %
Gross profit18,535 13,205 5,330 40.4 %57,328 47,539 9,789 20.6 %
Gross margin53.2 %46.3 %51.0 %48.7 %
Operating expenses$12,738 $6,170 $6,568 106.5 %$36,081 $22,419 $13,662 60.9 %
Operating expenses as % of sales36.6 %21.6 %32.1 %23.0 %
Operating income(a)
$5,797 $7,035 $(1,238)(17.6)%$21,247 $25,120 $(3,873)(15.4)%
Operating margin16.6 %24.7 %18.9 %25.7 %
(a) At the segment level, operating income does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands) October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 $ Change % Change October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 $ Change % Change
Net sales $25,319
 $25,203
 $116
 0.5 % $94,233
 $79,327
 $14,906
 18.8%
Gross profit 10,790
 10,636
 154
 1.4 % 41,554
 32,911
 8,643
 26.3%
Gross margin 42.6% 42.2%     44.1% 41.5%    
Operating expenses $5,433
 $4,221
 $1,212
 28.7 % $15,848
 $12,631
 $3,217
 25.5%
Operating expenses as % of sales 21.5% 16.7%     16.8% 15.9%    
Long-lived asset impairment loss $
 $
     $259
 $
 

 

Operating income (loss)(1)
 $5,357
 $6,415
 $(1,058) (16.5)% $25,447
 $20,280
 $5,167
 25.5%
Operating margin 21.2% 25.5%     27.0% 25.6%    
(1)  At the segment level, operating income does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.

The following factors were the primary drivers of the three- and nine-month year-over-year changes:

Market conditions. Aftermarket sales channel demand remains subdued, and growth in the OEM sales channel has become more challenging in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Although agriculture end market conditions deteriorated in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company believes that overall the division is holding market share across product lines. Despite these challenging conditions, Applied Technology's marketplace strategy has capitalized on new product introductions through the first nine months of fiscal 2018. Successful new product introductions and expanded relationships with OEM partners are driving improved sales and market share gains versus the prior year.
Sales volume. Third quarter fiscal 2018 net sales were up slightly compared to $25.2 million in the third quarter of the prior year. Sales in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) channel were up 10.3% while sales in the aftermarket channel were down 10.1% for the fiscal 2018 third quarter. Year-to-date sales increased 18.8% to $94.2 million compared to $79.3 million in the prior year. For the nine months ended October 31, 2017, sales in the OEM channel were up 39.2% while sales in the aftermarket channel were up 3.1% versus the prior year comparative period. The increases in net sales in the three- and nine-month periods were primarily driven by volume as pricing had minimal impact.
International sales. For the three-month period, international sales totaled $5.2 million, down 8.8% from $5.7 million in the prior year comparative period. Lower sales volume in Canada, and Europe were the primary drivers of this decrease. International sales represented 20.7% of segment revenue compared to 22.8% of segment revenue in the prior year comparative period. Year-to-date, international sales totaled $23.2 million, an increase of $0.1 million from a year ago. Year-to-date international sales represented 24.6% of segment sales compared to 29.1% in the prior year comparative period. Higher sales in Latin America, Europe, and Australia were mostly offset by a decrease in Canada. The sales increases in Europe reflect commercial synergies realized by the acquisition of SBG in fiscal 2015 as Applied Technology products are increasingly sold into this market.
Gross margin. Gross margin increased to 42.6% for the three months ended October 31, 2017 from 42.2% in the prior year comparative period. For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017 gross margin increased to 44.1% from 41.5% in the fiscal 2017 comparative period. The nine-month period benefited more from higher sales volume and improved operating leverage.
Operating expenses. Fiscal 2018 third quarter operating expense as a percentage of net sales was 21.5%, up from 16.7% in the prior year third quarter. This increase is primarily driven by higher investment in the sales function and research and development activities, and higher legal expenses. These strategic investments will support the Company's long-term growth through new product introductions and an enhanced sales function. Year-to-date operating expense as a percentage of net sales was 16.8%, up from 15.9% in the prior year comparative period. The increase in the nine-month period is driven by investment in research and development and selling and marketing expenses related to new product introductions and to enhance our customer experience.
Long-lived asset impairment loss. As described in Note 7 Goodwill, Long-lived Assets, and Other Intangibles of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 the Company determined that the intangible asset related to the investment in AgEagle was fully impaired due to the decrease in expected future cash flows. No impairments were recognized in the three-month period ended October 31, 2017 or the three- or nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016.


Market conditions. The North American ag market has been negatively impacted by low commodity prices, and the ongoing pandemic has driven further uncertainty in the marketplace. Unfavorable oil prices and demand have caused a reduction in ethanol production which has an unfavorable impact on corn prices. These factors have reduced expected farm income, and OEMs have responded with lower production of new machines. Improving commodity prices have provided optimism that the ag market conditions will improve, however, the Company anticipates uncertainty from the pandemic will hamper any further improvement throughout the remainder of fiscal 2021. The Company does not model comparative market share position for its divisions, but the Company believes Applied Technology maintained or increased its market share in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.
Sales volume and selling prices. Third quarter fiscal 2021 net sales increased $6.3 million or 22.2%, to $34.8 million compared to $28.5 million in the prior year. Year-to-date sales increased $14.8 million, or 15.1%, to $112.3 million compared to the prior year. Higher sales volume, rather than a change in selling price, was the primary driver of this increase. For the three- and nine-month periods, domestic sales were up 20.2% and 18.6% year-over-year, respectively. Domestic sales include $5.0 million and $15.6 million of last time buy activity to a non-strategic OEM customer for the three- and nine-month periods, an increase of $4.3 million and $12.3 million year-over-year, respectively.
International sales. For the third quarter of fiscal 2021, international sales totaled $7.2 million, up 30.6% from $5.5 million in the prior year comparative period. International sales represented 20.8% of segment revenue compared to 19.4% of segment revenue in the prior year comparative period. Year-to-date, international sales totaled $25.9 million, an increase of $1.2 million from the prior year. Year-to-date international sales represented 23.0% of segment sales compared to 25.3% in the prior year comparative period. Increased demand in Latin America and Canada drove an
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increase in international sales during the third quarter. Sales to Europe, up approximately 20%, drove the increase in international sales for the nine-month period.
Gross margin. Gross margin increased from 46.3% in the prior year third quarter of fiscal 2020 to 53.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Year-to-date fiscal 2021 gross margin increased from 48.7% to 51.0% compared to the prior year comparative period. The year-over-year increase in profitability was driven by positive operating leverage from higher sales volume and favorable product mix.
Operating expenses. Fiscal 2021 third quarter operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was 36.6%, up from 21.6% in the prior year comparative period. Year-to-dateoperating expenses as a percentage of net sales was up from23.0% to 32.1%. These increases were driven by $4.5 million and $12.1 million of Raven AutonomyTM related expenses, for the three- and nine-month periods, respectively. These expenses primarily consisted of investment in research and development to drive the commercialization of autonomous ag solutions.

Engineered Films
Engineered Films manufactures high performanceproduces high-performance plastic films and sheeting for geomembrane, agricultural, construction, and industrial applications. Engineered Films' ability to develop value-added innovative products is expanded by its fabrication, conversion,applications and also offers design-build and installation capabilities.services of these plastic films and sheeting. Plastic film and sheeting can be purchased separately or together with installation services.

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands) October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 $ Change % Change October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 $ Change % Change
Net sales $65,108
 $38,551
 $26,557
 68.9% $157,691
 $104,307
 $53,384
 51.2%
Gross profit 19,358
 8,711
 10,647
 122.2% 41,631
 22,334
 19,297
 86.4%
Gross margin 29.7% 22.6%     26.4% 21.4%    
Operating expenses $2,243
 $1,582
 $661
 41.8% $6,245
 $4,668
 $1,577
 33.8%
Operating expenses as % of sales 3.4% 4.1%     4.0% 4.5%    
Operating income (loss)(1)
 $17,115
 $7,129
 $9,986
 140.1% $35,386
 $17,666
 $17,720
 100.3%
Operating margin 26.3% 18.5%     22.4% 16.9%    
(1)  At the segment level, operating income does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.

 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
$ Change% ChangeOctober 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
$ Change% Change
Net sales$43,765 $56,406 $(12,641)(22.4)%$113,415 $158,214 $(44,799)(28.3)%
Gross profit9,986 10,714 (728)(6.8)%20,890 32,258 (11,368)(35.2)%
Gross margin22.8 %19.0 %18.4 %20.4 %
Operating expenses$2,665 $2,240 $425 19.0 %$7,497 $7,271 $226 3.1 %
Operating expenses as % of sales6.1 %4.0 %6.6 %4.6 %
Operating income(a)
$7,321 $8,474 $(1,153)(13.6)%$13,393 $24,987 $(11,594)(46.4)%
Operating margin16.7 %15.0 %11.8 %15.8 %
(a) At the segment level, operating income does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.
The following factors were the primary drivers of the three-three and nine-month year-over-year changes:

Market conditions. End-market conditions in the geomembrane market, which constituted approximately 29 percent of the division's sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, have continued to improve from the market-bottom conditions reached last year. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2018, U.S. land-based rig counts have increased approximately 66% versus the third quarter of fiscal 2017. For the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017, sales into the geomembrane market were up approximately 125% and 135% year-over-year, respectively. As described in Note 6 Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, during the third quarter of fiscal 2018 the Company closed on the acquisition of Colorado Lining International Inc. (CLI), further strengthening Engineered Films' presence in the geomembrane market. CLI contributed $5.2 million in sales during the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017 which was split between the geomembrane market and installation sales. For the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017, sales into the construction market were up approximately 61.8% and 27.5% year-over-year, respectively, which included $8.4 million in sales of hurricane recovery film. It has been several years since the Company last received a substantial increase in demand for hurricane recovery film. Sales of such film are generally less than $2.0 million on an annual basis. In April 2017, Engineered Films expanded its fabrication capabilities of geomembrane liner materials in south Texas by purchasing a new facility in Pleasanton, Texas and increased fabrication at the Company's location in Midland, Texas by adding production team members to service the increased demand in the geomembrane market. The Company does not model comparative market share position for its divisions, but based on the growth in the first nine months of fiscal 2018, the Company believes Engineered Films achieved sales growth due to improved end-market demand conditions and increased market share.
Sales volume and selling prices. Third quarter net sales were $65.1 million, an increase of $26.5 million, or 68.9%, compared to fiscal 2017 third quarter net sales of $38.6 million. Volume, measured in pounds sold, increased 52.6% and average selling price increased 4.5%. For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017, Engineered Films' net sales were $157.7 million, an increase of $53.4 million, or 51.2%, compared to the nine-month period ended October 31, 2016. Volume, measured in pounds sold, increased 44.5% and average selling price increased 2.2%. All markets contributed to the higher sales in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017.
Gross margin. For the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017, gross margin was 29.7% and 26.4%, respectively. The gross margin for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016 was 22.6% and 21.4%, respectively. The improvement in gross margin was primarily due to higher sales volume and the resulting improvement in capacity utilization, but also benefited from continued spending discipline.
Operating expenses. Third quarter operating expenses were up $0.6 million or 41.8% compared to the prior year third quarter. As a percentage of net sales, operating expense was 3.4% in the current year three-month period as compared to 4.1% in the prior year comparative period. Year-to-date operating expenses were 4.0% as a percentage of net sales as compared to 4.5% in the prior year comparative period. The increase in sales volume in the three- and nine-month periods more than offset the additional costs to support sales growth and drove operating expenses as percentage of sales down 0.7 and 0.5 percentage points year-over-year, respectively.


Market conditions. In the third quarter, the ongoing pandemic and related economic slowdown continued to significantly impact demand in the geomembrane (including the energy sub-market) and construction markets. Rig counts within the Permian Basin were down approximately 70 percent versus the third quarter of fiscal 2020. In addition, delays in large-scale projects due to the pandemic has led to declines in demand within the construction and installation markets. The Company expects that demand in the aforementioned markets will continue to be impacted by the ongoing economic slowdown throughout fiscal 2021. The Company does not model comparative market share position for its divisions, but the Company believes Engineered Films maintained its market share in most of its end markets in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.

Sales volume and selling prices. Third quarter net sales were $43.8 million, a decrease of $12.6 million, or 22.4%, compared to net sales of $56.4 million in the third quarter fiscal 2020. Year-to-date net sales were down $44.8 million, or 28.3%, to $113.4 million compared to $158.2 million in the prior year. Declines in rig counts within the Permian Basin, as well as delays in large-scale projects have led to decreases in sales volumes within the energy, construction and installation markets during the current year. In addition, this decline in demand in certain end-markets, as well as product mix, have caused selling prices to continue to decline in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to the prior year. Sales volume, measured in pounds sold, decreased approximately 14% and 24% year-over-year for the three- and nine-month periods ending October 31, 2020, respectively.

Gross margin. For the three-month period, gross margin was 22.8%, increasing from 19.0% in the prior year comparative period. The completion of a $4.8 million FEMA contract during the quarter and operational efficiency improvements drove the increased gross margin for three-month period. For the nine-month period ending October 31, 2020, gross margin was down from 20.4% in the prior year to 18.4% in the current year. Negative operating leverage from lower sales volume along with lower selling prices drove the year-to-date decrease in gross margin.
Operating expenses. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses were 6.1% in the current year three-month period as compared to 4.0% in the prior year comparative period. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses were 6.6% in the current year nine-month period as compared to 4.6% in the prior year comparative period. Despite ongoing efforts to reduce costs due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, lower sales and focused research and development expenditures to improve quality and production efficiencies to support Raven Composites™, drove the increase in
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operating expenses as a percentage of net sales. In addition, the division increased their allowance for uncollectible accounts, contributing to the increase in operating expenses.

Aerostar
Aerostar serves the aerospace/commercial lighter-than-air and aerospace and defense and situational awareness markets. Aerostar designs and manufactures proprietaryAerostar's core products includinginclude high-altitude (stratospheric) balloon systems, tethered aerostats,stratospheric balloons and radar processing systems. These products can be integrated with additional third-party sensors to provide research, communications, and situational awareness capabilities to governmental and commercial customers. Aerostar pursues product and support services contracts with agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government.

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands) October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 $ Change % Change October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 $ Change % Change(dollars in thousands)October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
$ Change% ChangeOctober 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
$ Change% Change
Net sales $11,103
 $9,003
 $2,100
 23.3 % $30,078
 $25,313
 $4,765
 18.8 %Net sales$18,010 $15,661 $2,349 15.0 %$42,626 $41,040 $1,586 3.9 %
Gross profit 3,197
 508
 2,689
 529.3 % 8,620
 3,647
 4,973
 136.4 %Gross profit5,994 6,397 (403)(6.3)%14,845 16,921 (2,076)(12.3)%
Gross margin 28.8% 5.6 %     28.7% 14.4 %    Gross margin33.3 %40.8 %34.8 %41.2 %
Operating expenses $1,838
 $1,796
 $42
 2.3 % $4,455
 $5,364
 $(909) (16.9)%Operating expenses$3,217 $3,909 $(692)(17.7)%$10,024 $9,494 $530 5.6 %
Operating expenses as % of sales 16.6% 19.9 %     14.8% 21.2 %    Operating expenses as % of sales17.9 %25.0 %23.5 %23.1 %
Long-lived asset impairment loss 
 87
 (87)   
 87
 $(87)  
Operating income (loss)(1)
 $1,359
 $(1,375) $2,734
 (198.8)% $4,165
 $(1,804) $5,969
 (330.9)%
Operating income(a)
Operating income(a)
$2,777 $2,488 $289 11.6 %$4,821 $7,427 $(2,606)(35.1)%
Operating margin 12.2% (15.3)%     13.8% (7.1)%    Operating margin15.4 %15.9 %11.3 %18.1 %
(1) At the segment level, operating income does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.
(a) At the segment level, operating income does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.
(a) At the segment level, operating income does not include an allocation of general and administrative expenses.

The following factors were the primary drivers of the three-three and nine-month year-over-year changes:

Market conditions. Some of Aerostar's markets are subject to significant variability due to government spending and the timing of awards. Such conditions result in delays and uncertainties in certain opportunities important to the division's growth strategy. Despite these uncertainties, Aerostar is pioneering new markets with leading-edge applications of its stratospheric balloon platform. While it is particularly challenging to measure market share information for the Aerostar division and the Company does not model comparative market share position for any of its divisions, the Company believes that Aerostar's sales growth in the three- and nine-month periods was primarily the result of market share gains rather than overall growth of the market.
Sales volume. Net sales increased 23.3% from $9.0 million for the three-month period ended October 31, 2016 to $11.1 million for the three-month period ended October 31, 2017. Year-to-date sales were $30.1 million, up $4.8 million year-over-year, or 18.8%. The increase in both periods was driven principally by growth in the stratospheric balloon platform.
Gross margin. For the three-month period, gross margin increased from 5.6% to 28.8%. Gross margin increased from 14.4% to 28.7% in the nine-month period. The three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017 include an inventory write-down adjustment of $0.4 million related to certain aerostat inventory. The three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016 include an inventory write-down adjustment of $2.3 million related to certain radar inventory. The inventory write downs in the current and prior year were driven by strategic decisions to narrow certain offerings and thereby further enhance Aerostar’s focus on its stratospheric balloon platform. The remaining increase in gross margin for both periods was primarily driven by higher sales volume and the implementation of cost reductions as compared to the previous year.
Operating expenses. Third quarter fiscal 2018 operating expense was $1.8 million, or 16.6% of net sales, a decrease from 19.9% of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2017. Year-to-date operating expense as a percentage of net sales was 14.8%, down from 21.2% in the prior year. The three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017 include a $0.5 million loss on the disposal of certain demonstration related equipment driven by strategic decisions to narrow certain offerings and thereby further enhance Aerostar’s focus on its stratospheric balloon platform. The decrease as a percentage of sales in both periods is primarily driven by higher sales and adjustments in operating expenses while focusing on strategic research and development spending.


Market conditions. Aerostar’s markets are subject to significant variability in demand due to government spending uncertainties and the timing of contract awards. The Company does not model comparative market share position for its divisions, but the Company believes Aerostar has maintained or increased its market share in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.
Sales volume. Net sales increased 15.0% from $15.7 million for the three-month period ended October 31, 2019, to $18.0 million for the three-month period ended October 31, 2020. Year-to-date sales were $42.6 million, up $1.6 million year-over-year, or 3.9%. The increase in net sales during the third quarter was driven by the delivery of systems on the division's current aerostat contract that was awarded in the prior year. The division has realized $4.7 million and $7.9 million in revenue from the contract for the three- and nine-months year-to-date. The final deliverables on the contract were completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2021. In addition, the division completed a record number of stratospheric balloon flight campaigns during the third quarter. The nine-month increase in net sales was driven by deliveries on the aerostat contract partially offset by a decline in the delivery of radar products.
Gross margin. For the three-month period, gross margin decreased from 40.8% to 33.3%, and for the nine-month period decreased from 41.2% to 34.8%. The decrease in gross margin was predominately driven by $0.5 million of inventory write downs primarily for radar products that have been replaced by the division's new technology along with higher materials and overhead expenses for both periods.
Operating expenses. Third quarter fiscal 2021 operating expense was $3.2 million, or 17.9% of net sales, a decrease from 25.0% of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Year-to-date operating expense as a percentage of net sales was 23.5%, up from 23.1% in the prior year. The division allocated research and development resources to assist in the completion of stratospheric flight campaigns, delayed due to the pandemic, during the third quarter of fiscal 2021, resulting in lower research and development expenses compared to the prior year third quarter. For the year-to-date, increased investment in research and development drove the increase in operating expenses as the division continues investing in stratospheric and radar systems that will drive long-term growth.

Corporate Expenses (administrative expenses; other income (expense), net; and income taxes)
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 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
October 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Administrative expenses$6,613 $6,653 $20,148 $20,501 
Administrative expenses as a % of sales6.8 %6.6 %7.5 %6.9 %
Other income (expense), net$(423)$84 $(514)$398 
Effective tax rate1.6 %13.0 %1.9 %14.7 %
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  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands) October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
 October 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Administrative expenses $5,990
 $4,764
 $17,247
 $13,986
Administrative expenses as a % of sales 5.9% 6.6% 6.1% 6.7%
Other income (expense), net $(34) $(273) $(327) $(579)
Effective tax rate 32.6% 19.3% 31.3% 26.9%


Administrative spending for the three- and nine-month periodsthree-month period of fiscal 20182021 was up $1.2 million and $3.2 million, respectively,down 0.6% compared to fiscal 2017. The increase2020. Administrative spending for three-monththe nine-month period is primarilyof fiscal 2021 was down 1.7% compared to fiscal 2020. Continued focus on reducing expenditures in response to the pandemic drove down costs, including lower travel expenses due to higher employee compensationcompany-wide travel restrictions and costs incurred in the beginning stages of a company-wide initiative called Project Atlas. Project Atlas is a strategic long-term investment to replace the Company’s existing enterprise resource planning platform. The increaselower consulting and professional services, for nine-month period is primarily due to higher employee compensation, director compensation, due diligence related expenses as the Company continues to pursue strategic acquisitions, and costs incurred related to Project Atlas. Costs incurred related to Project Atlas were $0.3 million for both the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017.periods.

Other income (expense), net consists primarily of activity related to the Company's equity method investments, interest income and expense, and foreign currency transaction gains or losses.

Lower returns on cash and interest expense on borrowings contributed to the decrease in other income (expense) during the three and nine-month periods in fiscal 2021. There were no significant items in other income (expense), net for the three- and nine-month periods in fiscal 2020.

The Company’s effective tax rates for the three-month periods ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, were 1.6% and 13.0%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rates for the nine-month periods ended October 31, 20172020 and 20162019, were 31.3%1.9% and 26.9%14.7%, respectively. The increaseyear-over-year volatility in the effective tax rate isfor the three- and nine-month periods was driven primarily due to higher pre-tax incomeby an increase in the R&D tax credit.

MARKET CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK

The third quarter of fiscal 2021 results were strong, from both a financial performance perspective and when taking into account the investments the Company made to advance its strategic platforms for growth. Despite continued challenging economic conditions, the Company achieved strong profitability and increased cash and cash equivalents by $22.4 million during the current yearquarter while making significant investments in Raven Autonomy™, advancing greenfield operations in Raven Composites™, and recognitionexecuting on contracts for Thunderhead Balloon Systems.

Applied Technology generated significant profitability while continuing to aggressively invest in Raven Autonomy™ during the third quarter as the Company drives towards commercialization of discrete tax expenseits autonomous technologies. In Raven Autonomy™, the Company continues to further develop the Raven Autonomy™ Platform framework, performing field validation trials with farmers to ensure enhanced customer value with autonomous applications. The Company also continued to advance its core technology, as evidenced by enhancements and new product releases, including Hawkeye® 2 and VSN® full canopy guidance. These products solve problems for customers and generate strong returns for end users.

Engineered Films end markets continue to be suppressed by adverse economic challenges related to the Company's adoption of ASU 2016-09 inpandemic. Rig counts within the fiscal 2018 as further discussed in Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. This ASU requires that the tax effects resulting from the settlement of stock-based awards be recognized as a discrete income tax expense or benefit in the income statement in the reporting period in which they occur.

Other items causing the Company's effective tax ratePermian Basin were down approximately 70 percent compared to differ from the statutory tax rate are more fully described in Note 12 Income Taxes of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

OUTLOOK

Applied Technology has faced a more challenging agriculture market than expected at the beginning of the year, and we don't foresee anything changing in the next twelve months to improve market conditions. However, its continued focus on new products and expanding OEM relationships is successfully driving additional market share gains and enabling the division to outperform the market. At the same time, Applied Technology has made the strategic decision to fund several long-term investments for growth, knowing this reduces profit in the short-term. Management believes strongly in the long-term margin potential for Applied Technology and expects improved margins over time with these investments, even if end-market conditions remain challenging.
For Engineered Films, end market conditions are expected to remain favorable and prior capital investments to serve the industrial and geomembrane markets are expected to continue to drive growth. Additionally, Engineered Films’ integration of CLI is progressing as expected. This acquisition is expected to be slightly accretive to earnings in fiscal year 2018 and contribute approximately 5 cents per share in fiscal 2019. The sale of recovery film to support hurricane relief efforts favorably impacted the division’s operating leverage in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. We expect approximately $82020, leading to $9 milliona decline in sales of such film in fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Improved volume, together with cost controls, are expected to result in sustained strong profitability for the division.
For Aerostar, the division is expecting improved volume in the stratospheric balloon platform, driven by increased demand from Google for Project Loon and stratospheric balloon contracts with new customers. Additionally, Aerostar was awarded a $6.8 million aerostat contract with the U.S. Department of Defense and management expects the majority of the revenue from this contract to be realized in fiscal year 2019. Success in growing sales in the stratospheric balloon platform combined with continued cost discipline,geomembrane market. Additionally, large-scale projects continue to be delayed which impacts both the geomembrane and construction markets. The Company expects these conditions to persist throughout the remainder of the current fiscal year and into the next fiscal year. However, Engineered Films is effectively managing through these challenges and the health and long-term prospects of Engineered Films' core business and the Raven Composites™ strategic growth initiative are importantvery promising.

Aerostar achieved mission success on a record number of flight campaigns, leading to delivering sustained division profitability.

For the Company's administrative function, the Company launched a company-wide initiative during the third quarter called Project Atlas. This is a strategic long-term investment to replace the Company’s existing enterprise resource planning platform. Project Atlas is expected to take approximately three years to complete and cost between $8 and $10 million. Of this amount, Management expects that approximately $2 million will be capitalized as a fixed asset with the rest being recognized as expensestrong financial performance in the periodquarter. The division continues to see growing momentum surrounding the Thunderhead Balloon Systems, and believes this market will grow substantially over the coming years. The Company is the clear leader in which it is incurred. Allthis space, and the team continues to enhance the capabilities of the costs associated with this project will be reported within corporate expenses. Project Atlas costs are expected to be approximately $1 million per quarter in fiscal year 2019. This investment will drive efficiencies across the enterprise, enable faster integration of future acquisitions, automate a significant portion of internal controls, and enhance the enterprise’s execution of its long-term growth strategy.technology.

Management expects to expand the meaningful growth in revenues and operating profit for fiscal 2018 through the fourth quarter and continues to invest in research and development activities to continue to drive new product momentum for the intermediate and long term.

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 the Company'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 beyond the next twelve months.In addition, the Company has a three-year, $100 million senior revolving credit facility which includes a $100 million borrowing availability expansion feature. If executed, this allows the Company’s total borrowing capacity to reach $200 million. This credit facility has a maturity date of September 20, 2022.

The Company’s cash balances and cash flows were as follows:
(dollars in thousands)October 31,
2020
January 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Cash and cash equivalents$38,217 $20,707 $77,094 
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(dollars in thousands) October 31,
2017
 January 31,
2017
 October 31,
2016
Cash and cash equivalents $36,873
 $50,648
 $46,313


Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)October 31, 2020October 31, 2019October 31, 2020October 31, 2019
Cash provided by operating activities$24,516 $20,918 $55,100 $47,078 
Cash used in investing activities(3,275)(2,155)(10,593)(5,833)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,325 (10,778)(26,655)(29,870)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(162)(22)(342)(68)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents$22,404 $7,963 $17,510 $11,307 
  Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands) October 31, 2017 October 31, 2016
Cash provided by operating activities $30,834
 $38,685
Cash used in investing activities (20,077) (3,754)
Cash used in financing activities (24,704) (22,424)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 172
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $(13,775) $12,531

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $36.9$38.2 million at October 31, 2017, a decrease2020, an increase of $13.7$17.5 million from $50.6$20.7 million at January 31, 2017.2020. The comparable balance one year earliersequential increase in cash was $46.3 million. The decrease from fiscal 2017 year-end was primarily driven by an increased focus on lower net working capital during the pandemic, as well as the Company's decision to indefinitely suspend the quarterly cash outlays for the acquisitiondividend on its common stock. Cash and cash equivalents as of CLI and share repurchases, partially offset by an increase in net income.October 31, 2019 was $77.1 million.

Operating Activities
Operating cash flows resultCash provided by operating activities was primarily derived from cash received from customers, which is offset by cash payments for inventories, services, and employee compensation, and income taxes. Strong cash flow from operating activities was sustained year-over year.compensation. Cash provided by operating activities was $30.8$55.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 20182021 compared with $38.7$47.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.2020. The decreaseincrease in operating cash flows year-over-year was driven primarily due to the increase inby an increased focus on lower net working capital demands which were substantially offset byduring the increase in net income.pandemic.

The Company's cash needs have minimal seasonal trends. As a result, the discussion of trends in operating cash flows focuses on the primary drivers of year-over-year variability in net working capital. Net working capital and net working capital percentage are metrics used by management as a guide in measuring the efficient use of cash resources to support business activities and growth. The Company's net working capital for the comparative periods was as follows:

(dollars in thousands)October 31, 2020October 31, 2019
Accounts receivable, net$54,224 $62,057 
Plus: Inventories44,674 51,981 
Less: Accounts payable19,314 11,045 
Net working capital(a)
$79,584 $102,993 
Annualized net sales(b)
386,428 402,132 
Net working capital percentage(c)
20.6 %25.6 %
(a) Net working capital is defined as accounts receivable, (net) plus inventories less accounts payable.
(b) Annualized net sales is defined as the most recent quarter net sales times four for each of the fiscal periods, respectively.
(c) Net working capital percentage is defined as net working capital divided by annualized net sales.

(dollars in thousands) October 31, 2017 October 31, 2016
Accounts receivable, net $59,573
 $39,554
Plus: Inventories 53,481
 42,813
Less: Accounts payable 13,383
 9,377
Net working capital(a)
 $99,671
 $72,990
     
Annualized net sales(b)
 $405,396
 $290,088
Net working capital percentage(c)
 24.6% 25.2%
(a) Net working capital is defined as accounts receivable (net) plus inventories less accounts payable.
(b) Annualized net sales is defined as the most recent quarter net sales times four for each of the fiscal periods, respectively.
(c) Net working capital percentage is defined as Net working capital divided by Annualized net sales for each of the fiscal periods, respectively.

Net working capital percentage was down year-over-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Net working capital decreased $23.4 million year-over-year in the third quarter. The Company's continued focus on maintaining lower net working capital percentage decreased from 25.2%during the pandemic drove the year-over-year change. The Company lowered inventory levels at October 31, 2016Engineered Films to 24.6% at October 31, 2017. Thealign with expected sales while the decrease in accounts receivable was driven by an increase in accounts payable balances as well as managing inventory and receivables proactively with the substantial increase in sales versus the prior year. To emphasize the management of efficient levels of inventory during periods of significant change inlower sales volume the Company assembled teams within each operating division. Similar emphasis was placed on managing accounts payable and to a lesser extent, accounts receivable.year-over-year.

Inventory increased $10.7levels decreased $7.3 million, or 25.0%14.1%, year-over-year from $42.8$52.0 million at October 31, 20162019, to $53.5$44.7 million at October 31, 2017.2020. In comparison, consolidated net sales increased $28.8decreased $3.9 million, or 39.7%3.9%, year-over-year in the third quarter. The increasedecrease in inventory was primarily driven by growth in net sales and backlog in the Engineered Films Division, offset somewhat by actions to reducedivision improving operational efficiency and aligning inventory in all three divisions.levels with corresponding expected sales.

Accounts receivable increased $20.0decreased $7.9 million or 50.5%12.6%, year-over-year to $59.6$54.2 million at October 31, 20172020, from $39.6$62.1 million at October 31, 2016.2019. In comparison, consolidated net sales increased $28.8decreased $3.9 million, or 39.7%3.9%, year-over-year in the third quarter. Lower sales volume was the primary driver of the year-over-year decrease in accounts receivable.

Accounts payable increased $8.3 million, or 74.9%, year-over-year from $11.0 million at October 31, 2019, to $19.3 million at October 31, 2020. The increase in accounts receivablepayable year-over-year was due primarily to increased sales volume.

Accounts payable increased $4.0 million, or 42.6%, year-over-year from $9.4 million at October 31, 2016 to $13.4 million at October 31, 2017. In comparison, net sales increased $28.8 million, or 39.7%, year-over-year in the third quarter. This increase in accounts payable was due to improved timing of payments to suppliers, as well as additional purchases and optimization of raw materials to support the increase in sales year-over-year.payment terms.
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Investing Activities
Cash used forby investing activities was $10.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 was up $16.32021 compared with cash used of $5.8 million compared within the first nine months of fiscal 2017. The primary drivers of2020. Capital expenditure spending increased $4.8 million compared to the increase inprior year nine-month period primarily due to current year cash outflows were payments related to the acquisition of CLI, as further describedinvestments in Note 6 Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, and increased capital expenditures. Net capital outlay related to the CLI business acquisition in third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $12.7 million. There were no businesses acquired in the prior fiscal year. Capital expenditures included $1.7 million for the Pleasanton, Texas facility purchasedproperty by Engineered Films and investments in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In addition, the comparative period in fiscal year 2017 included $1.1 million cash inflows from the sale of assets while there were no significant cash inflows from the sale of assets in the current year.equipment to support Raven Composites™.

Management anticipates fiscal 2018 capital spending to be approximately $10 million. The Company continues to maintain a disciplined approach to capital spending. Maintaining Engineered Films' capacity and Applied Technology's capital spending to advance product development are expected to continue. In addition, management will continue to evaluate strategic acquisitions that result in expanded capabilities and improved competitive advantages.

Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 was up $2.32021 increased $3.2 million compared withto the first nine months of fiscal 2017. The primary driver2020. In the current year, payment of $17.9 million related to the redemption of the increase year-over-yearnoncontrolling interest in DOT was the increaseincluded in share repurchases.

The Company repurchased approximately 0.3 million shares at an average price of $28.71 for a total of $10.0 millionfinancing cash flows. No such activity occurred in the first nine monthsprior year. Offsetting this increase was $10.8 million of fiscal 2018. The Company repurchased approximately 0.5 million shares at an average price of $15.91 for a total of $7.7 millionshare repurchases in the first nine months of the prior fiscalyear compared to no share repurchases in the current year.

On August 26, 2020, the Company announced that the board of directors indefinitely suspended the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The Company intends to reallocate this capital to supplement and accelerate investments in the Company's Strategic Platforms for Growth; Raven Autonomy™ and Raven Composites™. Dividends per share for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 and 2020 were flat at26.0 cents per share and 39.0 cents per share.share, respectively. Total cash outflows for dividends in the nine-month periods ended October 31, 20172020 and 20162019, were $9.3 million and $14.0 million, and $14.1 million, respectively.

During the nine months ended October 31, 2017 and October 31, 2016, the Company made payments of $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively, on acquisition-related contingent liabilities.

No borrowing or repayment occurred on the Credit Agreement during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 or fiscal 2017.

Financing cash outflows in the first nine months of fiscal 2018 and 2017 included employee taxes paid in relation to net settlement of restricted stock units that vested during the first quarter and stock options exercised in the period.

Other Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company entered into a $100 million credit agreement dated April 15, 2015. on September 20, 2019, with a maturity date of September 20, 2022. Availability under the Credit Agreement for borrowings as of October 31, 2020, was $100.0 million. This agreement (Credit Agreement), is more fully described in Note 10 Financing ArrangementsDebt of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, provides for a syndicated senior revolving credit facility up to $125 million with a maturity date of April 15, 2020. There were no borrowings under the Credit Agreement for any of the fiscal periods covered by this Form 10-Q. Availability under the Credit Agreement for borrowings as of October 31, 2017 was $123.9 million.

The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including those relating to financial reporting and notification, limits on levels of indebtedness and liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, affiliate transactions, sales of assets, restrictive agreements, and change in control as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company requested and received the necessary covenant waivers relating to its late filing of financial information in the prior fiscal year. Financial covenants include an interest coverage ratio and funded indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company is in compliance with all financial covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement.

Letters of credit (LOCs) totaling $1.1$0.1 million and $0.5$0.3 million were outstanding at October 31, 20172020 and October 31, 2016,2019, respectively. Any draws required under the LOCs would be settled with available cash or borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

The acquisition of CLI included a contingent consideration arrangement with potential to pay up to $2.0 million in additional earn-out payments over the next three years contingent upon achieving certain revenues and operational synergies. To date, the Company has not made any payments on this potential earn-out liability.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes in the Company’s known off-balance sheet debt and other unrecorded obligations since the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017.2020.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Critical accounting policiesestimates are those that require the application of judgment when valuing assets and liabilities on the Company's balance sheet. There have been no material changes to the Company’sFor a description of our critical accounting policies as describedand estimates, see Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in the Company’sItem 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2017.

Goodwill2020, filed with the SEC. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and Long-lived and Intangible Assets

Long-lived and Intangible Assets
The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, equity method investments, and property plant and equipment, using fair value measurement techniques if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. For long-lived and intangible assets, the Company performs impairment reviews by asset groups. Such valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable (Level 3 fair value measures). An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset is above the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining the fair value of the asset.


Fiscal 2018
During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company determined that the investment in AgEagle, further described in Note 6 Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies of the Notes to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this form 10-Q, was impaired due to lower than expected cash flows and continued operating losses. This impairment was determined to be other-than-temporary and an accelerated equity method investment loss of $72 was reported in "Other (expense), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income forestimates during the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017. The Company also determined the customer relationship intangible asset related to the Ag Eagle exclusive distribution agreement was fully impaired. The total impairment loss related to this intangible asset was $259 and was reported in "Long-lived asset impairment loss" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2017. There were no long-lived asset impairments or accelerated equity method investment losses reported in the three-month period ended October 31, 2017.2020.


Goodwill

The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, equity method investments, and property plant and equipment, using fair value measurement techniques if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. For long-lived and intangible assets, the Company performs impairment reviews by asset groups. Such valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable (Level 3 fair value measures). An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset is above the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining the fair value of the asset.

When performing goodwill impairment testing, the fair values of reporting units are determined based on valuation techniques using the best available information, primarily discounted cash flow projections. Such valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable (Level 3 fair value measures).

Based on the Company's review, management concluded there were no triggering events for the Company's reporting units during the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2017 and no impairments to goodwill were recorded.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for a summary of recent accounting pronouncements.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this report are “forward-looking statements”"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, not past or historical events. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "should," "estimate," "predict," "project," "would," "will," "potential," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. However,
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the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions when made, there is no assurance that such 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 and construction and oil and gas drilling; or changes in competition, raw material availability, commodity prices, competition, technology or relationships with the Company's largest customers, risks and uncertainties relating to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, development of new technologies to satisfy customer requirements, possible development of competitive technologies, risks of litigation, ability to scale production of new products without negatively impacting quality and cost, risks of operating in foreign markets, risks relating to acquisitions, including risks of integration or unanticipated liabilities or contingencies, and ability to finance investment and net working capital needs for new development projects, any of which could adversely impact any of the Company's product lines, risks of litigation, as well as other risks described in Item 1A., Risk Factors, of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017.2020. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and the Company disclaims any obligation to subsequently revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods.



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 also has no outstanding long-term debt but does have an immaterial amount of capitaloutstanding debt and finance lease obligations as of October 31, 2017.2020 and January 31, 2020. The Company does not expect operating results or cash flows to be significantly affected by changes in interest rates.

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. Cash and cash equivalents held in foreign currency (primarily Euros and Canadian dollars) totaled $5.0$3.7 million and $2.6 $5.3 million at October 31, 20172020 and OctoberJanuary 31, 2016,2020, respectively. 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 income (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.

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 a currency other than its functional currency, which is the U.S. dollar. Such transactions are principally Canadian dollar-denominated transactions. The use of these financial instruments had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.


ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2017.2020. Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)), are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based on their evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of
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October 31, 2017 due to the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting which existed at that date, as described below.2020.

Notwithstanding the existence of the material weaknesses described below, management has concluded that the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q present fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented herein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Material Weaknesses
A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

The Company has identified five control deficiencies which existed since October 31, 2016 which constitute material weaknesses and resulted in ineffective disclosure controls and procedures. The Company is actively engaged in the planning for, and implementation of, remediation efforts to address the underlying causes of the control deficiencies that gave rise to the material weaknesses. These remediation efforts are intended to address the identified material weaknesses and to enhance our overall financial control environment. Management has determined that two of the material weaknesses have been remediated, and three of the material weaknesses remain open as of October 31, 2017 as further described below.


Remediation Efforts on Material Weaknesses that remain open as of October 31, 2017

With the oversight of the Company’s Audit Committee, management is taking steps intended to address the underlying causes of the remaining open material weaknesses, primarily through the following remediation activities achieved during the first, second and third quarters of fiscal 2018:

The Company’s controls relating to the response to the risks of material misstatement were not effectively designed.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we have redesigned and enhanced our controls and procedures around timely and appropriate identification, assessment, and response to risks of material misstatement. This included formalizing and redefining the risk categorization and risk rating methodology to appropriately assess and monitor identified risks on a quarterly basis.
The Company’s controls over the accounting for goodwill and long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, were not effectively designed and maintained, specifically, the controls related to the identification of the proper unit of account as well as the development and review of assumptions used in interim and annual impairment tests. This control deficiency resulted in the restatement of the Company’s financial statements for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2015, the fiscal year ended January 31, 2016, and the three-month period ended April 30, 2016.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, management completed the following remediation efforts around the design deficiency:
We have redesigned our specific procedures and controls associated with the identification of the proper unit of account.
We have developed an enhanced risk assessment evaluation for the reporting unit for which a goodwill impairment analysis is being conducted.
We have redesigned our controls associated with the development of a more precise revenue forecast for use in interim and annual impairment tests. For Aerostar, this specifically includes more precise contract-based revenue assumptions.
We have redesigned our controls associated with all significant assumptions, model and data used in management's estimates relevant to assessing the valuation of goodwill and long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets.
Internal Audit has completed a design walkthrough of redesigned controls.
The Company’s controls over the completeness and accuracy of spreadsheets and system-generated reports used in internal control over financial reporting were not effectively designed and maintained
During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we have redesigned our controls for the identification and assessment of the completeness and accuracy of spreadsheets and system-generated reports used in internal control over financial reporting.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, we have developed governance policy and procedures that will be used consistently by the organization to appropriately identify, assess, and manage risks related to the data integrity of spreadsheets and system-generated reports in internal control over financial reporting.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, we have completed the baseline testing for those system-generated reports utilized in internal control over financial reporting that are subject to change management.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, we have redesigned our controls to perform an analysis to identify changes made to system-generated reports utilized in the internal controls.

Efforts on Material Weaknesses that have been Remediated as of October 31, 2017

With the oversight of the Company’s Audit Committee, management took steps to address the underlying causes of the material weaknesses. Implementation of the actions taken and the resulting improvements in controls have strengthened our internal control over financial reporting. As part of our assessment of internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, management tested and evaluated related internal controls to assess whether they are designed and operating effectively as of October 31, 2017. Management determined that for the material weaknesses related to the Company's controls over the existence of inventories and the Company's controls related to the accounting for income taxes, the controls were designed and operating effectively to prevent and detect a material misstatement due to error or fraud and therefore concluded that these two material weaknesses were remediated as of October 31, 2017. The actions taken are further described below:

The Company’s controls related to the accounting for income taxes were not effectively designed and maintained, specifically the controls to assess that the income tax provision and related tax assets and liabilities are complete and accurate. This control deficiency resulted in adjustments to the income tax provision and related tax asset and liability

accounts and related disclosures for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2015, the fiscal year ended January 31, 2016, and the three-month period ended April 30, 2016.
Management completed the following remediation efforts around the deficiency:
We have redesigned specific processes and controls to augment the review of significant or unusual transactions performed by finance leadership to ensure that the relevant tax accounting implications are identified and considered.
Our Director of Taxation has improved our tax models and implemented multiple reconciliations to ensure the Company’s tax provision is properly reconciled and rolled-forward.
The Company’s controls over the existence of inventories were not effectively designed and maintained. Specifically, the controls to monitor that inventory subject to the cycle count program was counted at the frequency levels and accuracy rates required under the Company’s policy, and the controls to verify the existence of inventory held at third-party locations were not effectively designed and maintained.
Management completed the following remediation efforts around the deficiency:
We have completed the transfer of the vast majority of inventory held at third-party locations to Company-owned facilities.
We have redesigned our controls over the completeness and accuracy of underlying information to monitor count dates for each item by location.
We have redesigned our controls over the completeness and accuracy of underlying information to calculate and monitor the historical cycle count accuracy results. We have also formalized procedures to establish specific accountability for investigation and analysis of identified variances.
We have redesigned our controls over baseline testing for all system-generated reports utilized in the internal controls over existence of inventories subject to the cycle count program.
We have completed an analysis to validate that inventory subject to the cycle count program is being counted at the frequency levels and accuracy rates required under the Company’s policy.

Although we have remediated two material weaknesses and implemented several remediation actions on the remaining material weaknesses, we are still in the process of implementing certain actions and validating the impact of such actions on the material weaknesses that remain open as of October 31, 2017. Additionally, for newly implemented control activities a certain number of instances need to be completed in order to validate operating effectiveness. The number of instances needed is determined based on the frequency with which the control operates. These remediation actions are subject to ongoing review by management, as well as oversight by the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. We plan to complete this remediation process as diligently as possible, and we will continue to make progress on the remediation of the remaining open material weaknesses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. However, uncertainties exist as to when such remediation may occur, and our initiatives may not prove successful in remediating the material weaknesses. Management may decide to enhance other existing controls and/or implement additional controls as part of the implementation progresses. It will take time to determine whether the additional controls we are implementing will be sufficient and functioning as designed to accomplish their intended purpose;

We are committed to improving our internal control over financial reporting and processes and intend to proactively review and improve our financial reporting controls and procedures incorporating best practices and leveraging external resources to facilitate periodic evaluations of our internal control over financial reporting. As we continue to evaluate and work to improve our internal control over financial reporting, we may take additional measures to address control deficiencies or modify certain of the remediation measures.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As described above under "Management's Remediation Initiatives," thereThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three- and nine-month periodperiods ended October 31, 20172020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings:

The Company is involved as a party in lawsuits, claims, regulatory inquiries, or disputes arising in the normal course of its business, the potential costs and liability of which cannot be determined at this time. Among these matters is a patent infringement lawsuit filed in federal district court in Kansas, in which Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. has made certain infringement claims against the Company and one of its customers, CNH Industrial America LLC, related to the Applied Technology Division’s Hawkeye® Nozzle Control System. Management does not believe the ultimate outcomes of its legal proceedings are likely to be significant to its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Additionally, because of the present status of the lawsuit, management cannot determine the potential impact, if any, of the patent infringement lawsuit described above.

The Company has insurance policies that provide coverage to various degrees for potential liabilities arising from legal proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors:

The Company’s business is subject to a number of risks, including those identified in Item 1A “Risk Factors”"Risk Factors" of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2017,2020, that could have a material effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or liquidity and that could cause our operating results to vary significantly from fiscal period to fiscal period. The risks described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K are not exhaustive. Additionalexhaustive and additional risks we currently deem to be immaterial or are unknown to us at this time also could materially affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and/or liquidity. The risk factor described below updates the risk factors disclosed in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2020, to include additional information.

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has adversely impacted, and could continue to impact the Company, including possible material adverse effects on our business, financial position, and cash flow. Further spread of COVID-19, as well as outbreaks or epidemics of other infectious diseases, may have a similar or worse impact on the Company.

Global pandemics, including the current COVID-19 pandemic, represent significant risks to the Company, our employees, suppliers, and customers and may adversely impact the Company's operations and financial results. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant volatility and disruption in capital markets and led to a global economic slowdown. The duration, severity, and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak and the actions taken to contain or treat the outbreak (including the availability of an effective vaccine) remain highly uncertain at this time. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company's operations will depend on future developments.

The potential effects on the Company of outbreaks of infectious disease, including COVID-19, include, but are not limited to the following:

Economic uncertainty and the potential short-term closures of customer facilities could result in reduced business and consumer spending, as well as customers in weakened financial condition. As a result, the Company may see a slowdown in customer orders, order cancellations, or the inability to collect on delivered orders, adversely affecting our financial condition.
Instability and volatility in the credit and financial markets could increase the cost of capital and/or limit its availability and adversely affect our ability to borrow and our financial condition.
Potential disruptions to our supply chain, or further government actions, including shelter-in-place orders, could impact our ability to source materials, produce product, and fulfill customer orders, adversely impacting our financial condition.
The Company could continue to be adversely impacted by travel restrictions and limitations, resulting in the inability to start or complete projects. It could also continue to restrict the Company’s ability to market new products to customers, delaying the sales launch of these products, and potentially limiting sales. Continuing or further travel restrictions and limitations could adversely impact the Company’s financial condition.
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The Company has taken proactive steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 amongst employees and has been effective at limiting the spread of COVID-19 amongst employees. However, further spread of the COVID-19 virus to employees, contracted either at work or from the public, could result in the Company slowing or stopping production, impacting the ability to fulfill orders, and adversely affecting the Company’s financial condition.

To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and cash flows, it may also heighten many of the other risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2020.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds:

Issuer purchases of equity securities
On November 3, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors (Board) authorized a $40.0 million stock buyback program. Effective March 21, 2016Since that time, the Board has provided additional authorizations to increase the total amount authorized an extension and increase of this stock buyback program.An additional $10.0under the program to $75.0 million. There is $17.2 million was authorizedstill available for share repurchases once the $40.0 million authorization limit is reached. This authorizationunder this Board-authorized program which remains in place until such time as the authorized spending limit is reached or is revoked by the Board.


The Company made purchases (recorded on trade date basis) of its own equity securities during the third quarter of fiscal 2018 as follows:
(dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)


Period Total number of shares purchased under the plan Weighted average price paid per share (or unit) Total amount purchased including commissions Dollar value of shares (or units) that may be purchased under the plan
August 1 to August 31, 2017 124,700
 $27.66
 $3,448,795
  
September 1 to September 30, 2017 223,586
 29.30
 6,551,197
  
October 1 to October 31, 2017 
   
  
Total as of and for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2017 348,286
 $28.71
 $9,999,992
 $2,959,349

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures: None

Item 5. Other Information: None

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Item 6. Exhibits:

Exhibit

Number
Description
Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Colorado Lining International, Inc., John B. Heap, Patrick Elliott, and Raven Industries, Inc. dated August 22, 2017.
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.
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.
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.
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
Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104 Cover page Interactive Data File is formatted in Inline XBRL and is contained in Exhibits 101

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The exhibits and schedules to this agreement have been omitted from this filing pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Raven Industries, Inc. will furnish copies of such exhibits and schedules to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

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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/ Steven E. Brazones

Steven E. Brazones
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 
Date: November 21, 2017



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