FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

(X)(X)QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 For the quarterly period ended: April 30,July 31, 2001

OR

( )TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___________________________

For the transition period from ___________________________

Commission file number: 0-3136

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

SOUTH DAKOTA46-0246171
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

205 East 6th StreetEAST 6TH STREET
P.O. BoxBOX 5107
Sioux Falls,SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117-5107

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

605-336-2750
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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.

Yes X   __X__ No _____

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

ClassOutstanding as of MayAugust 31, 2001
Common Stock3,125,6044,625,199 shares

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX



PAGE NO.
PART I–FINANCIALI-FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
PAGE NO.

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 30,July 31, 2001,
     January 31, 2001 and April 30,July 31, 2000
3

Consolidated Statement of Income for the three
and six
     month periods ended April 30,July 31, 2001 and 2000
4

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three
six
     month periods ended April 30,July 31, 2001 and 2000
5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements6-76-9

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
     Condition and Results of Operations10-14
PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
8-1015

PART II–OTHER INFORMATION11

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION



RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

July 31, 2001
Jan. 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
04/30/01
(unaudited)
01/31/01
 
04/30/00
(unaudited)
(unaudited)(unaudited)
ASSETS               
Cash and cash equivalents $14,548 $10,673 $1,866  $17,601 $10,673 $1,956 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of 
$399, $400 and $461 as of 04/30/01, 01/31/01 and 
04/30/00, respectively  17,214  19,274  22,687 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $399, $400 and $422 as of 07/31/01,
01/31/01 and 07/31/00, respectively
  13,307  19,274  20,273 
Inventories:  
Materials  12,313  12,317  16,600   11,098  12,317  17,767 
In process  2,954  2,497  6,232   3,091  2,497  4,300 
Finished goods  3,360  4,170  4,355   3,542  4,170  5,219 





Total inventories  18,627  18,984  27,187   17,731  18,984  27,286 
Deferred income taxes  2,557  2,516  2,010   2,479  2,516  2,070 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  505  371  536   446  371  563 





Total current assets  53,451  51,818  54,286   51,564  51,818  52,148 





       
Property, plant and equipment  38,456  37,878  49,552   38,998  37,878  37,482 
Accumulated depreciation  (26,980) (26,231) (34,893)  (27,364) (26,231) (25,649)





Property, plant and equipment, net  11,476  11,647  14,659   11,634  11,647  11,833 
Other assets, net  2,723  2,191  3,592   1,794  2,191  1,725 
Noncurrent assets held for sale      4,779 





Total assets $67,650 $65,656 $72,537  $64,992 $65,656 $70,485 





       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Notes payable, bank $1,000 $ $3,500 
Current portion of long-term debt $13 $1,012 $33   13  1,012  1,023 
Accounts payable  5,271  3,490  5,969   3,915  3,490  5,009 
Accrued liabilities and customer advances  9,612  9,433  8,941   9,019  9,433  8,204 





Total current liabilities  14,896  13,935  14,943   13,947  13,935  17,736 
        
Long-term debt, less current portion  2,000  2,013  3,012     2,013  2,013 
Other liabilities, primarily compensation and benefits  1,722  1,719  1,987   1,793  1,719  2,039 
        
Stockholders’ equity:  
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares: 100,000,000; 
issued: 5,223,239; 5,223,239 and 5,218,114 shares as of 
04/30/01, 01/31/01 and 04/30/00, respectively  5,223  5,223  5,218 
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares:
100,000,000; issued: 7,857,918; 5,223,239 and 5,218,114
shares as of 07/31/01, 01/31/01 and
07/31/00, respectively
  7,858  5,223  5,218 
Paid in capital  3,459  3,459  3,177   1,037  3,459  3,177 
Retained earnings  69,893  68,248  65,259   71,330  68,248  65,859 





  78,575  76,930  73,654   80,225  76,930  74,254 
       
Less treasury stock, at cost:  
2,096,307; 2,063,807 and 1,522,707 shares as of 04/30/01, 
01/31/01 and 04/30/00, respectively  29,543  28,941  21,059 
3,232,719; 2,063,807 and 1,853,207 shares as of 07/31/01, 
01/31/01 and 07/31/00, respectively  30,973  28,941  25,557 





Total stockholders’ equity  49,032  47,989  52,595   49,252  47,989  48,697 





Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $67,650 $65,656 $72,537  $64,992 $65,656 $70,485 






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




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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION



RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
 
04/30/0104/30/00FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED

FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED

     July 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
July 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
Net sales  $30,972 $32,168   $28,157 $33,178 $59,129 $65,347 
Cost of goods sold  24,733  26,010   22,858  28,105  47,591  54,116 






     
Gross profit  6,239  6,158   5,299  5,073  11,538  11,231 
     
Selling, general and administrative expenses  2,945  3,559   2,624  3,222  5,569  6,781 

Gain on sale of businesses and assets  (345)   (345) 
     



Operating income  3,294  2,599   3,020  1,851  6,314  4,450 
     
     
Interest expense  (39) (57)  (30) (64) (69) (121)
Other income, net  160  79   167  45  327  124 






     
Income before income taxes  3,415  2,621   3,157  1,832  6,572  4,453 
     
Income taxes  1,206  944   1,114  659  2,320  1,603 






Net income $2,209 $1,677  $2,043 $1,173 $4,252 $2,850 






     
     
Net income per common share:  
     
Basic $0.70 $0.44  $0.44 $0.23 $0.91 $0.52 
     
Diluted $0.70 $0.44  $0.43 $0.23 $0.90 $0.52 
     
Cash dividends paid per share $0.18 $0.17  $0.13 $0.113 $0.25 $0.227 

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




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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED

04/30/0104/30/00July 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Net income $2,209 $1,677  $4,252 $2,850 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net  
cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization  781  1,098   1,585  2,184 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable, net of recoveries  (10) 139   (61) 173 
Gain on sale of businesses and assets  (345)  
Deferred income taxes  (13) (161)  23  (236)
Change in accounts and interest receivable  2,055  (266)
Change in accounts receivable  6,013  2,063 
Change in inventories  371  (2,725)  1,410  (2,824)
Change in prepaid expenses and other assets  (714) 30   265  3 
Change in operating liabilities  1,963  1,503   (105) (208)
Other, net    16 




Net cash provided by operating activities  6,642  1,295   13,037  4,021 




     
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures  (619) (603)  (1,579) (1,783)
Proceeds from the sale of businesses    157 
Proceeds from the sale of businesses and assets  550  208 
Other, net  30  (66)  11  8 




Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (589) (512)  (1,018) (1,567)




     
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Issuance of short-term debt  1,200  3,500 
Payment of short-term debt  (200)  
Long-term debt principal payments  (1,012) (1,023)  (3,012) (1,033)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  125   
Dividends paid  (564) (654)  (1,170) (1,227)
Purchase of treasury stock  (602) (2,947)  (2,032) (7,445)
Other, net  (2)  




Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (2,178) (4,624)  (5,091) (6,205)

     

Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents  3,875  (3,841)  6,928  (3,751)
     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  10,673  5,707   10,673  5,707 




     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $14,548 $1,866  $17,601 $1,956 





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




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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1.The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information has been prepared by Raven Industries, Inc. (the company) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, it does not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair representation have been included. Financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2001interim three and six-month periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 31, 2002.31. The January 31, 2001 consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2001.

2.Certain reclassifications have been made to the April 30,July 31, 2000 and January 31, 2001 consolidated balance sheets and the April 30,July 31, 2000 statement of income to conform to the April 30,July 31, 2001 presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported total assets, total liabilities, stockholders’ equity or the company’s results of operations.operating income.

3.Options to purchase approximately 242,000 and 112,000363,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations for each of the three and six-month periods ended April 30,July 31, 2000 and April 30, 2001, respectively, because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the company’s common stock during those periods.that period. Details of the earnings per share computation are presented below (dollars in thousands, except per share data):below:

FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED:

FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED:

04/30/0104/30/00
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)07/31/01
07/31/00
07/31/01
07/31/00
     
Net income  $2,209 $1,677   $2,043 $1,173 $4,252 $2,850 
     



Weighted average common shares 
outstanding  3,138,690  3,823,361 
Weighted average common shares outstanding  4,665  5,213  4,686  5,471 
     
Dilutive impact of stock options  19,793  0   78    59   






Weighted average common and common equivalent 
shares outstanding  3,158,483  3,823,361 
Weighted average common and 
common equivalent shares outstanding  4,743  5,213  4,745  5,471 






     
Net income per share:  
Basic $0.70 $0.44  $0.44 $0.23 $0.91 $0.52 






Diluted $0.70 $0.44  $0.43 $0.23 $0.90 $0.52 







4.The company’s reportable segments are defined by their common technologies, production processes and raw materials. These segments are consistent with the company’s management reporting structure. The company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income exclusive of administrative and general expenses. The results of these segments are shown on the following table:



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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED:

FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED:

07/31/01
07/31/00
07/31/01
07/31/00
NET SALES:          
Electronic Systems  $8,886 $7,364 $16,245 $15,015 
Flow Controls   2,858  2,818  10,752  8,287 
Engineered Films   10,837  10,141  20,217  18,865 
Aerostar   4,053  6,309  7,567  9,767 
Beta Raven   475  782  1,288  1,783 
Businesses sold and for sale   1,048  5,764  3,060  11,630 




Total company  $28,157 $33,178 $59,129 $65,347 




 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):  
Electronic Systems  $766 $(188)$907 $305 
Flow Controls   216  463  2,593  2,129 
Engineered Films   2,847  2,419  5,134  4,175 
Aerostar   842  419  1,051  411 
Beta Raven   (252) (137) (772) (51)
Businesses sold and for sale   (32) 409  320  770 




   Sub-total   4,387  3,385  9,233  16,972 
Administrative and general expenses   (1,367) (1,534) (2,919) (3,289)




Total company  $3,020 $1,851 $6,314 $4,450 




 

(Dollars in thousands)FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
 
04/30/0104/30/00
NET SALES      
Electronic Systems  $5,718 $6,281 
Flow Controls   7,894  5,469 
Engineered Films   9,380  8,724 
Aerostar   3,514  3,458 
Beta Raven   2,454  2,371 
Businesses sold and for sale   2,012  5,865 

         
Total company  $30,972 $32,168 

         
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)  
Electronic Systems  $9 $354 
Flow Controls   2,377  1,666 
Engineered Films   2,287  1,757 
Aerostar   209  (9)
Beta Raven   (388) 225 
Businesses sold and for sale   352  362 
Corporate expenses   (1,552) (1,756)

         
Total company  $3,294 $2,599 

In the quarter ended July 31, 2001, the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) operation of Beta Raven was combined with the Electronic Systems Division. This change combines the common EMS operations of the company and is designed to improve operating results from sharing management, marketing and production techniques. Revised segment history for assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization have not yet been computed as it is not yet practicable to do so. The following table restates segment sales and operating income for the Electronic Systems Division and Beta Raven for the prior six fiscal years:



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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Electronic Systems
Divison

Beta Raven, Inc.
Originally
Reported

Restated
Originally
Reported

Restated
SALES:          
FY 2001  $26,354 $32,039 $8,951 $3,266 
FY 2000   24,077  30,176  11,333  5,234 
FY 1999   18,817  24,958  12,200  6,059 
FY 1998   19,014  23,968  10,081  5,127 
FY 1997   18,018  22,133  9,154  5,039 
FY 1996   9,022  14,301  10,473  5,194 
   
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):  
FY 2001  $(1,070)$(542)$117 $(411)
FY 2000   728  1,632  1,644  740 
FY 1999   1,582  2,322  1,910  1,170 
FY 1998   2,730  3,319  1,383�� 794 
FY 1997   1,733  1,971  987  749 
FY 1996   1,336  2,088  1,351  599 

5.On August 28, 2000, the company sold substantially all of the assets of its Plastic Tank division to Norwesco, Inc. The sale did not include the company’s plant in Tacoma, Washington, for which the company is actively pursuing its sale. The Tacoma plant assets, primarily inventory and manufacturing equipment, are included in the April 30,July 31, 2001 and January 31, 2001 balance sheets at their estimated net realizable value.

The gain on sale of businesses and assets of $345,000 during the three months ended July 31, 2001 consists primarily of the sale in May 2001 of a Sportswear Division distribution warehouse used by the Aerostar segment.

6.The company incurred approximately $340,000$351,000 of inventory write-downs and other costs of goods sold in the quartersix-months ended April 30,July 31, 2001 related to the repositioning of its Beta Raven subsidiary, including the closing of its Alabama plant.

7.During the first quarter ended April 30,July 31, 2001, the company repaid $1.0the remaining $2.0 million of its long-term debt originally due in equal installments in June 2001.2002 and June 2003.

In June 2001, the company entered a new agreement with Wells Fargo Bank South Dakota, N.A. (Wells Fargo) to decrease the short-term credit line to $5.0 million. The terms of this credit line are similar to the $7.0 million line with Wells Fargo that expired on June 30, 2001. On July 31, 2001, the company had no borrowings outstanding under this line of credit.

During the quarter ended July 31, 2001, Aerostar International, Inc. (a subsidiary of Raven Industries, Inc.) entered into a new agreement with Wells Fargo for a short-term credit line of $2.0 million that expires in June 2002. The terms of this credit line contain certain restrictive covenants that among other things require Aerostar to maintain a minimum net worth and minimum cash flow coverage. This credit line will be used to finance seasonal accounts receivable and inventories. On July 31, 2001, Aerostar International had borrowings of $1.0 million outstanding under this line of credit and the interest rate on these borrowings was 6.75%.



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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

8.On May 23, 2001, the Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock split of the company’s common stock, to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The record date for the stock dividend iswas June 25, 2001, with distribution of the shares distributed on July 13, 2001. Earnings per shareEarnings-per-share calculations and average shares outstanding included in this report have not beenare restated to reflect thisthe stock split.

9.On June 29, 2001, the Financial Accounting Standard Board approved its proposed Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (FAS 141),Business Combinations, and No. 142 (FAS 142),Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets.

FAS 141 supercedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16 (APB 16),Business Combinations. The most significant changes made by FAS 141 are: (1) requiring that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001, and (2) establishing specific criteria for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill.

FAS 142 supercedes APB 17,Intangible Assets. FAS 142 primarily addresses the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition (i.e., the post-acquisition accounting). The provisions of FAS 142 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The most significant changes made by FAS 142 are (1) goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets will no longer be amortized, (2) goodwill will be tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting level, (3) intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life will be tested for impairment at least annually, and (4) the amortization period of intangible assets with finite lives will no longer be limited to forty years.

These standards only permit prospective application of the new accounting; accordingly, the adoption of these standards will not affect previously reported financial information. The company is in the process of analyzing the impacts of FAS 141 and 142 on its results of operations and financial condition.







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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FINANCIAL CONDITION

The company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was $14.5$17.6 million at April 30,July 31, 2001 compared with $1.9$2.0 million one year earlier. On August 28, 2000, the company sold substantially all of the assets of its Plastic Tank division. The cash proceeds from the sale were approximately $12 million. Accounts receivable of $17.2$13.3 million decreased $5.5$7.0 million from April 30,July 31, 2000 due primarily to the sale of the Plastic Tank division.division in August 2000 and lower Aerostar sales volume. Inventory levels of $18.6$17.7 million decreased $8.6$9.6 million from April 30,July 31, 2000 due primarily to the sale of the Plastic tank division, lower sales levels in Aerostar’s specialty apparel products, inventory reduction efforts in the Electronic Systems Division and contract completions in Electronic Systems. Thethe sale of the Plastic Tank division. At July 31, 2001, the company retainsretained a $5.0 million line of credit and it’s Aerostar subsidiary retained an unused balance of $1.0 million on its $7.0$2.0 million seasonal line of credit. Long-term debt, including the current portion, at April 30,July 31, 2001 was $2.0 million$13,000 compared to $3.0 million the prior year. During the quarter ended April 30,July 31, 2001, the company repaid $1.0$2.0 million of its long-term debt originally due in June 2001.2002 and June 2003. The company’s capital resources continue to be sufficient to fund all its activities.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Reported sales of $31.0$28.2 million for the quarter ended April 30,July 31, 2001 compared to $32.2$33.2 million in the firstsecond quarter of last year. The sales decrease inSales from the Plastic Tank divisionDivision (contained in the “Businesses sold and for sale” segment) for the three and six month periods ended July 31, 2001 were $1.0 and $3.1 million, respectively, compared to the prior year’s three and six month sales of $3.9$5.8 and $11.6 million, respectively. The reported sales decreases were primarily due to the Plastic Tank Division and the Aerostar segment. These decreases were partially offset by increases in the Electronic Systems and Engineered Films divisions. Reported sales for the first half of fiscal 2002 of $59.1 million compared to $65.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2001. The decrease in sales from sold businesses of $8.6 million was offset primarily by sales increases in the Electronic Systems, Flow Controls and Engineered Films segments.divisions. Reported operating income of $3.3$3.0 million for the second quarter and $6.3 million in the first six-months of FY 2002 were $1.2 million above the second quarter of the current fiscal year was $695,000and $1.9 million above the first quartersix-months of fiscal 2001. The impact of lower sales was offset by a higher percentage of products shipped with relatively stronger gross profit rates. In addition, lower selling, general and administrative expenses as well as a gain on the sale of the company’s former warehouse improved operating income. Selling and administrative expenses for the current year’s firstsecond quarter were $2.9$2.6 million compared to $3.6$3.2 million in the previous firstsecond quarter. The decrease is primarily due to the sale of most of the Plastic Tank division and related staff reductions. The improvement in non-operating income for the quarter was the result of a higher net cash position and the associated lower interest expense and higher interest earned. Earnings per share, in the first quarter, on a diluted basis, in the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2002 were 7043 cents and 90 cents per share, respectively, compared to 4423 cents in the second quarter and 52 cents in the first quarterhalf of fiscal 2001. Total average weighted shares outstanding for the quarter ended April 30,July 31, 2001 were 3.24.7 million compared to 3.85.2 million in the previous year’s firstsecond quarter. The lower shares outstanding were primarily a result of the company’s treasury share repurchases.

The results for the quarter and six-months ended April 30,July 31, 2001 include nonrecurring items that the company does not believe are relevant to future operations or cash flows. The discussion of operating results, following the tables, is focused on the results of ongoing operations exclusive of these items. Ongoing operation actual results exclude the results of the company’s Plastic Tank division (both sold and held for sale). Also excluded were current year first quarter write-downs relatedThe gain on sale of businesses and assets of $345,000 (relating primarily to the repositioningsale of the company’s Beta Raven segment, including inventory write-offsAerostar’s distribution warehouse) and other nonrecurring restructuring costs relatedof $333,000 (relating primarily to Beta Raven’s first-quarter charge for the closing of its Alabama plant. These charges totaled $340,000 and were included in cost of goods sold. No such expenses were incurred in the previous year’s first quarter.it’s




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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Alabama plant) were also excluded from ongoing operation results. There were no such gains, losses or nonrecurring items for the quarter or six months ended July 31, 2000.

The following table presents ongoing operation information for the three-month and six-month periods ended April 30,July 31, 2001 and April 30, 2000.July 31, 2000:

(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)THREE MONTHS ENDED
04/30/2001
THREE MONTHS ENDED
04/30/2000
(dollars in thousands)THREE MONTHS ENDED
07/31/2001

THREE MONTHS ENDED
07/31/2000

 As
Reported

Adjust-
ments

Ongoing
Operations

As
Reported

Adjust-
ments

Ongoing
Operations

Net sales  $28,157 $1,048 $27,109 $33,178 $5,764 $27,414 
AS
REPORTED
ADJUST-
MENTS
ONGOING
OPERATIONS
AS
REPORTED
ADJUST-
MENTS
ONGOING
OPERATIONS
 
 
Net Sales  $30,972 $2,012 $28,960 $32,168 $5,865 $26,303 
Gross profit  6,239  97  6,142  6,158  845  5,313   5,299  28  5,271  5,073  803  4,270 
Operating expenses  2,945  85  2,860  3,559  483  3,076   2,624  (12) 2,636  3,222  394  2,828 
Gain on sale of businesses 
and assets  345  345         




Operating income  3,294  12  3,282  2,599  362  2,237   3,020  385  2,635  1,851  409  1,442 
Other income, net  121    121  22    22 
Other (income) expense  (137)   (137) 19  (3) 22 




Net income before taxes  3,415  12  3,403  2,621  362  2,259   3,157  385  2,772  1,832  412  1,420 
Income taxes  1,206  5  1,201  944  138  806   1,114  135  979  659  152  507 




Net income $2,209 $7 $2,202 $1,677 $224 $1,453  $2,043 $250 $1,793 $1,173 $260 $913 





SIX MONTHS ENDED
07/31/2001

SIX MONTHS ENDED
07/31/2000

As
Reported

Adjust-
ments

Ongoing
Operations

As
Reported

Adjust-
ments

Ongoing
Operations

Net sales  $59,129 $3,060 $56,069 $65,347 $11,630 $53,717 
   
Gross profit   11,538  125  11,413  11,231  1,649  9,582 
Operating expenses   5,569  73  5,496  6,781  879  5,902 
Gain on sale of businesses  
  and assets   345  345         


Operating income   6,314  397  5,917  4,450  770  3,680 
Other (income) expense   (258)   (258) (3) (3)  


Net income before taxes   6,572  397  6,175  4,453  773  3,680 
Income taxes   2,320  140  2,180  1,603  289  1,314 


Net income  $4,252 $257 $3,995 $2,850 $484 $2,366 



In the quarter ended July 31, 2001, the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) operation of Beta Raven was combined with the Electronic Systems Division. Segment sales and operating income in the following tables have been restated to reflect this change.




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Following is a table of ongoing operation results by segment:

ONGOING OPERATIONS
SALES AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT

(dollars in thousands)THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30
20012000Percent
Change
NET SALES        
Electronic Systems  $5,718 $6,281  -9%
Flow Controls   7,894  5,469  44%
Engineered Films   9,380  8,724  8%
Aerostar   3,514  3,458  2%
Beta Raven   2,454  2,371  4%

Total company  $28,960 $26,303  10%


(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)THREE MONTHS ENDED
JULY 31

SIX MONTHS ENDED
JULY 31

20012000Percent
Change
 
2001

 
2000

Percent
Change

 
2001

 
2000

Percent
Change

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)        
NET SALES:             
Electronic Systems $9 $354  -97% $8,886 $7,364  21%$16,245 $15,015  8%
Flow Controls  2,377  1,666  43%  2,858  2,818  1% 10,752  8,287  30%
Engineered Films  2,287  1,757  30%  10,837  10,141  7% 20,217  18,865  7%
Aerostar  209  (9)  4,053  6,309  -36% 7,567  9,767  -23%
Beta Raven  (48) 225  -121%  475  782  -39% 1,288  1,783  -28%
Corporate expenses  (1,552) (1,756) 12%






Total company $3,282 $2,237  47% $27,109 $27,414  -1%$56,069 $53,717  4%






OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):OPERATING INCOME (LOSS): 
Electronic Systems $748 $(188) 498%$889 $305  191%
Flow Controls  216  463  -53% 2,593  2,129  22%
Engineered Films  2,847  2,419  18% 5,134  4,175  23%
Aerostar  432  419  3% 641  411  56%
Beta Raven  (241) (137) -76% (421) (51) -725%
Administrative and general expenses  (1,367) (1,534) 11% (2,919) (3,289) 11%




Total company $2,635 $1,442  83%$5,917 $3,680  61%




Sales from ongoing operations were $27.1 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2001, a decrease of $300,000 from the previous second quarter sales. Sales increases from the previous second quarter were primarily in the Electronic Systems (ESD) and Engineered Films (EFD) segments but were offset by sales decreases in Aerostar’s specialty apparel lines. Increased demand for pit liners in the oil exploration market and foreign research-balloon sales for Engineered Films and increased delivery on Electronic System contracts were responsible for the sales increases. Ongoing operation sales in the first half of fiscal 2002 were $56.1 million versus $53.7 million the first half of the previous fiscal year. In addition to the second quarter sales increases in ESD and EFD, Flow Controls (FCD) experienced sales increases from strong sales of new products in the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Operating income from ongoing operations for the second quarter was $2.6 million compared to $1.4 million in the previous second quarter. Ongoing operating income in the first half of $5.9 million in fiscal 2002 was $2.2 million above the first half of fiscal 2001. The increases in operating income for both the quarter and first half were due primarily to the impact of sales increases in the Flow Controls, Electronic Systems and Engineered Films segments along with lower corporate administrative expenses.

Electronic Systems second quarter sales increased 21% to $8.9 million from $7.4 million the same period last year. The sales rebounded in fiscal 2002 after the fiscal 2001 efforts to streamline Electronic Systems’ customer base. Sales for the first half of fiscal 2002 were $16.2 million, an 8% increase from the $15.0 million in the first half of fiscal 2001. Second quarter operating income increased to $748,000 from an $188,000 loss the prior year. Operating income




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Sales from ongoing operations were $29.0in the first half of fiscal 2002 was $889,000 compared with $305,000 the previous year. Operating income for the three and six-months improved as a result of increased sales and production efficiencies following the repositioning efforts in the prior year.

Flow Controls sales of $2.9 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2001, an increase of $2.7 million from the first quarter of the prior year. The sales increases from the previous firstsecond quarter were primarily inslightly above the Flow Controls and Engineered Films segments. New product introductions in Flow Controls and increased demand for pit liners in the oil exploration market for Engineered Films were responsible for the sales increases. Operating income from ongoing operations for the first quarter was $3.3 million compared to $2.2$2.8 million in the previous first quarter. The increase in operating income was due primarily to the impact of sales increases in the Flow Controls and Engineered Films segments along with lower corporate administrative expenses.

Electronic Systems first quarter sales declined 9% to $5.7 million, a decrease of $563,000 from the same period last year. TheSix-month sales decrease wasof $10.8 million were up 30% from $8.3 million in the result of fiscal 2001 efforts to streamline its customer base. Operating income declined to $9,000 from $354,000 the prior year. The lower operating income was a result of lower sales and production volumes. However, operating income is expected to improve as new contracts begin shipping during the secondfirst half of fiscal 2002.

Flow Controls sales of $7.9 million for the first quarter were 44 percent more than the same period last year.2001. New product introductions in the chemical injection market accounted for the sales increase, including shipments in the first quarter of fiscal 2002 under a $2 million order announced in October 2000. FirstSecond quarter operating income was $2.4 million, up 43 percent from $1.7 million$216,000, below the $463,000 in the previous year’s second quarter. Operating income in the first quarter.six months of $2.6 million was 22% above the $2.1 million for the first half of fiscal 2001. Percentage increases in operating income were lower than the sales increase due to lower profit margins on the new product introductions.

Engineered FilmFilms sales of $9.4$10.8 million for the firstsecond quarter were $656,000$696,000 ahead of the $8.7$10.1 million sales in the same period last year. Six-month sales of $20.2 million were $1.4 million ahead of the first six month in fiscal 2001. Increased demand for pit-liners in the oil exploration market and foreign research balloons more than offset a decline in manufactured housing market sales. FirstSecond quarter operating income of $2.3$2.8 million was 30%18% above the $1.7$2.4 million generated in the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2001. Operating income for the first half of fiscal 2002 of $5.1 million was 23% over the $4.2 million in the same period last year. Operating income benefited from increased sales that led to favorable manufacturing efficiencies.efficiencies and a higher-margin product mix.

Aerostar firstsecond quarter sales of $3.5$4.1 million were even with$2.3 million below last year’s second quarter. Sales for the first quarter and exceeded anticipated sales.six months of $7.6 million were $2.2 million below the same period the previous year. Operating income of $209,000 compared favorably to the$432,000 was slightly above prior year’s second quarter income of $419,000. Operating income in the first quarter $9,000 loss.six months was $641,000 and was 56% above the $411,000 income in the first half of fiscal 2001. Operating profit was impacted favorably by sales of several inflatable display projects that carried higher than normal profits. The impact of a new operating structure, including the closure of two sewing plants in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year, helped stabilize profits on a lower sales base. The backlog for sewn products at April 30,July 31, 2001 remains significantly lower than one year earlier.

Beta Raven sales in the firstsecond quarter of $2.5$475,000 were below the $782,000 in previous year’s second quarter. Six-month sales of $1.3 million were slightly above$495,000 below the $2.4 million in previous first quarter.six months of last fiscal year. The firstsecond quarter operating loss of $48,000$241,000 was unfavorable to the $225,000$137,000 operating profitloss the previous second quarter. Operating losses for the six months were $421,000 and compared unfavorably to the $51,000 loss in the first quarter.half of fiscal 2001. The continued weakness in the American poultry industry adversely affected sales and profit margins.

OUTLOOK

The company believes it had a good second quarter and an outstanding first half in terms of revenue and earnings. Management expects ongoing earnings in the second half will enjoy gains over year-earlier results, however, the increases will not be as strong as gains in the first half over the previous year’s comparable period. The Aerostar subsidiary virtually always has its strongest quarter in the third period, so the significant long-term impact of closing two apparel plants last November will be seen in the second half of fiscal 2002. However, improved ongoing operating earnings for the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2002 are expected due to the strong demand for plastic films and higher margins in the Electronic Systems division.




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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

On June 29, 2001, the Financial Accounting Standard Board approved its proposed Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (FAS 141),Business Combinations, and No. 142 (FAS 142),Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets.

FAS 141 supercedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16 (APB 16),Business Combinations. The most significant changes made by FAS 141 are: (1) requiring that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001, and (2) establishing specific criteria for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill.

FAS 142 supercedes APB 17,Intangible Assets. FAS 142 primarily addresses the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition (i.e., the post-acquisition accounting). The provisions of FAS 142 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The most significant changes made by FAS 142 are (1) goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets will no longer be amortized, (2) goodwill will be tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting level, (3) intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life will be tested for impairment at least annually, and (4) the amortization period of intangible assets with finite lives will no longer be limited to forty years.

These standards only permit prospective application of the new accounting; accordingly, the adoption of these standards will not affect previously reported financial information. The company is in the process of analyzing the impacts of FAS 141 and 142 on its results of operations and financial condition.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain sections of this report contain discussions of itemsstatements which may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Although Raven Industries, Inc. believes that expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be achieved. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include general economic conditions, weather conditions which could affect certain of the company’s primary markets such as agriculture or construction, or changes in competition or the company’s customer base which could impact any of the company’s product lines.




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PART II-OTHERII — OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1. Legal Proceedings:

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

Item 2. Changes in Securities: None

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities: None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders: None

        The company’s annual meeting of stockholders was held on May 23, 2001. The following members were elected to the company’s Board of Directors to hold office for the ensuing year.

NomineeIn FavorWithheld
Anthony W. Bour2,786,213 15,929 
David A. Christensen2,783,731 18,411 
Thomas S. Everist2,774,487 27,655 
Mark E. Griffin2,784,320 17,822 
Conrad J. Hoigaard2,775,089 27,053 
Kevin T. Kirby2,786,782 15,360 
Ronald M. Moquist2,778,232 23,910 

Item 5. Other Information: None

Item 6. (a) Exhibits Filed: None

            (b) Reports on Form 8-K: None

(b) Reports on Form 8-K: None


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.



/s/ Thomas Iacarella

Thomas Iacarella

Vice President and& CFO, Secretary

and Treasurer (Principal Financial

and Accounting Officer)


Date: June 8,September 7, 2001




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