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: JulyOctober 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 incorporation
or organization)
(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.

Class
ClassOutstanding as of August 31,December 6, 2001


Common Stock4,625,1994,635,467 shares


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION


RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of JulyOctober 31, 2001,
January 31, 2001 and JulyOctober 31, 20003
 
Consolidated Statement of Income for the three and six
nine month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 and 20004
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six
nine month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 and 20005
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements6-9
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations10-14
 
PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

                 
      Oct 31, 2001  Jan 31, 2001  Oct 31, 2000 
      
  
  
 
      (unaudited)      (unaudited) 
ASSETS
            
Cash and cash equivalents $16,773  $10,673  $11,926 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $400, $400 and $552 as of 10/31/01, 01/31/01 and 10/31/00, respectively  14,491   19,274   19,271 
Inventories:            
 Materials  11,941   12,317   13,604 
 In process  2,208   2,497   3,345 
 Finished goods  4,489   4,170   3,472 
  
  
  
 
    Total inventories  18,638   18,984   20,421 
Deferred income taxes  2,162   2,516   2,909 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  492   371   216 
  
  
  
 
    Total current assets  52,556   51,818   54,743 
  
  
  
 
Property, plant and equipment  40,937   37,878   38,743 
Accumulated depreciation  (27,834)  (26,231)  (27,102)
  
  
  
 
    Property, plant and equipment, net  13,103   11,647   11,641 
Other assets, net  1,838   2,191   1,951 
  
  
  
 
Total assets
 $67,497  $65,656  $68,335 
  
  
  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
            
Notes payable, bank $400  $  $ 
Current portion of long-term debt  13   1,012   1,012 
Accounts payable  4,461   3,490   4,089 
Income taxes payable  352   68   2,308 
Accrued liabilities and customer advances  9,224   9,365   9,110 
  
  
  
 
    Total current liabilities  14,450   13,935   16,519 
Long-term debt, less current portion     2,013   2,013 
Other liabilities, primarily compensation and benefits  1,851   1,719   1,801 
 
Stockholders’ equity:            
 Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares: 100,000,000; issued: 7,862,150; 5,223,239 and 5,220,614 shares as of 10/31/01, 01/31/01 and 10/31/00, respectively  7,862   5,223   5,221 
 Paid in capital  1,076   3,459   3,420 
 Retained earnings  73,239   68,248   66,930 
  
  
  
 
   82,177   76,930   75,571 
 Less treasury stock, at cost:            
   3,233,219; 2,063,807 and 1,980,957 shares as of 10/31/01, 01/31/01 and 10/31/00, respectively  30,981   28,941   27,569 
  
  
  
 
  Total stockholders’ equity  51,196   47,989   48,002 
  
  
  
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $67,497  $65,656  $68,335 
  
  
  
 

July 31, 2001
Jan. 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
(unaudited)(unaudited)
ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents  $17,601 $10,673 $1,956 
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   11,098  12,317  17,767 
  In process   3,091  2,497  4,300 
  Finished goods   3,542  4,170  5,219 



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



      Total current assets   51,564  51,818  52,148 



Property, plant and equipment   38,998  37,878  37,482 
Accumulated depreciation   (27,364) (26,231) (25,649)



      Property, plant and equipment, net   11,634  11,647  11,833 
Other assets, net   1,794  2,191  1,725 
Noncurrent assets held for sale       4,779 



Total assets  $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  1,023 
Accounts payable   3,915  3,490  5,009 
Accrued liabilities and customer advances   9,019  9,433  8,204 



      Total current liabilities   13,947  13,935  17,736 
   
Long-term debt, less current portion     2,013  2,013 
Other liabilities, primarily compensation and benefits   1,793  1,719  2,039 
   
Stockholders’ equity:  
  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   1,037  3,459  3,177 
  Retained earnings   71,330  68,248  65,859 



    80,225  76,930  74,254 
  Less treasury stock, at cost:  
     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   49,252  47,989  48,697 



Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $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  FOR THE NINE 
     MONTHS ENDED  MONTHS ENDED 
     
  
 
     Oct 31, 2001  Oct 31, 2000  Oct 31, 2001  Oct 31, 2000 
     
  
  
  
 
Net sales $28,780  $35,209  $87,909  $100,556 
Cost of goods sold  22,389   31,474   69,980   85,590 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 Gross profit  6,391   3,735   17,929   14,966 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  2,683   3,295   8,252   10,076 
Gain on sale of businesses and assets  (54)  (3,136)  (399)  (3,136)
  
  
  
  
 
 Operating income  3,762   3,576   10,076   8,026 
 
Interest expense  (17)  (83)  (86)  (204)
Other income, net  134   99   461   223 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 Income before income taxes  3,879   3,592   10,451   8,045 
 
Income taxes  1,369   1,929   3,689   3,532 
  
  
  
  
 
 Net income $2,510  $1,663  $6,762  $4,513 
  
  
  
  
 
 
Net income per common share:                
 
   Basic $0.54  $0.34  $1.45  $0.85 
   Diluted $0.53  $0.34  $1.43  $0.85 
 
Cash dividends paid per share $0.13  $0.12  $0.38  $0.35 

FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED

FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED

July 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
July 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
Net sales  $28,157 $33,178 $59,129 $65,347 
Cost of goods sold   22,858  28,105  47,591  54,116 




  Gross profit   5,299  5,073  11,538  11,231 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   2,624  3,222  5,569  6,781 
Gain on sale of businesses and assets   (345)    (345)  




   Operating income   3,020  1,851  6,314  4,450 
 
Interest expense   (30) (64) (69) (121)
Other income, net   167  45  327  124 




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




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




 
 
Net income per common share:  
        Basic  $0.44 $0.23 $0.91 $0.52 
        Diluted  $0.43 $0.23 $0.90 $0.52 
 
Cash dividends paid per share  $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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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

           
    FOR THE NINE 
    MONTHS ENDED 
    
 
    Oct 31, 2001  Oct 31, 2000 
    
  
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
        
 Net income $6,762  $4,513 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
  Depreciation and amortization  2,291   3,011 
  Provision for losses on accounts receivable, net of recoveries  (51)  475 
  Gain on sale of businesses and assets  (399)  (3,136)
  Deferred income taxes  323   (1,108)
  Change in accounts receivable  4,819   239 
  Change in inventories  309   2,477 
  Change in prepaid expenses and other assets  288   349 
  Change in operating liabilities  1,233   1,696 
  Other, net  17   34 
  
  
 
 Net cash provided by operating activities  15,592   8,550 
  
  
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
        
 Capital expenditures  (3,796)  (2,412)
 Proceeds from the sale of businesses and assets  663   12,318 
 Other, net  (101)  37 
  
  
 
 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (3,234)  9,943 
  
  
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
        
 Issuance of short-term debt  1,470   3,500 
 Payment of short-term debt  (1,070)  (3,500)
 Long-term debt principal payments  (3,012)  (1,043)
 Proceeds from exercise of stock options  168   45 
 Dividends paid  (1,771)  (1,819)
 Purchase of treasury stock  (2,040)  (9,457)
 Other, net  (3)   
  
  
 
 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (6,258)  (12,274)
  
  
 
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents  6,100   6,219 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  10,673   5,707 
  
  
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $16,773  $11,926 
  
  
 

FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED

July 31, 2001
July 31, 2000
Cash flows from operating activities:      
  Net income  $4,252 $2,850 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net  
    cash provided by operating activities:  
      Depreciation and amortization   1,585  2,184 
      Provision for losses on accounts receivable, net of recoveries   (61) 173 
      Gain on sale of businesses and assets   (345)  
      Deferred income taxes   23  (236)
      Change in accounts receivable   6,013  2,063 
      Change in inventories   1,410  (2,824)
      Change in prepaid expenses and other assets   265  3 
      Change in operating liabilities   (105) (208)
      Other, net     16 


  Net cash provided by operating activities   13,037  4,021 


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


  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (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   (3,012) (1,033)
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options   125   
  Dividends paid   (1,170) (1,227)
  Purchase of treasury stock   (2,032) (7,445)
  Other, net   (2)  


  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (5,091) (6,205)


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


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



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




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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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 interim three and six-monthnine-month periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 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 JulyOctober 31, 2000 and January 31, 2001 consolidated balance sheets and the JulyOctober 31, 2000 statement of income to conform to the JulyOctober 31, 2001 presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported total assets, total liabilities, stockholders’ equity or operating income.

3.Options to purchase approximately 363,000340,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations for the three and six-monthnine-month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2000 because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the company’s common stock during that period. Details of the earnings per share computation are presented below:

                 
  FOR THE THREE  FOR THE NINE 
  MONTHS ENDED:  MONTHS ENDED: 
  
  
 
(In thousands, except per share data) 10/31/01  10/31/00  10/31/01  10/31/00 
 
  
  
  
 
Net income $2,510  $1,663  $6,762  $4,513 
  
  
  
  
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding  4,627   4,943   4,666   5,293 
 
Dilutive impact of stock options  90   4   71   1 
  
  
  
  
 
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding  4,717   4,947   4,737   5,294 
  
  
  
  
 
Net income per share:                
Basic $0.54  $0.34  $1.45  $0.85 
  
  
  
  
 
Diluted $0.53  $0.34  $1.43  $0.85 
  
  
  
  
 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED:

FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED:

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




 
Weighted average common shares outstanding   4,665  5,213  4,686  5,471 
 
Dilutive impact of stock options   78    59   




Weighted average common and  
common equivalent shares outstanding   4,743  5,213  4,745  5,471 




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




Diluted  $0.43 $0.23 $0.90 $0.52 




NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

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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(Dollars in thousands) FOR THE THREE  FOR THE NINE 
 MONTHS ENDED:  MONTHS ENDED: 
   
  
 
   10/31/01  10/31/00  10/31/01  10/31/00 
   
  
  
  
 
NET SALES:
                
Electronic Systems $6,737  $7,650  $22,982  $22,665 
Flow Controls  5,099   4,077   15,851   12,364 
Engineered Films  10,562   11,128   30,779   29,993 
Aerostar  5,240   9,225   12,807   18,992 
Beta Raven  928   744   2,216   2,527 
Businesses sold and for sale  214   2,385   3,274   14,015 
  
  
  
  
 
Total company $28,780  $35,209  $87,909  $100,556 
  
  
  
  
 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):
                
Electronic Systems $508  $(1,985) $1,415  $(1,680)
Flow Controls  1,423   571   4,016   2,700 
Engineered Films  2,822   2,642   7,956   6,817 
Aerostar  330   853   1,381   1,264 
Beta Raven  56   (207)  (716)  (258)
Businesses sold and for sale  (42)  3,245   278   4,015 
  
  
  
  
 
 Sub-total  5,097   5,119   14,330   12,858 
Administrative and general expenses  (1,335)  (1,543)  (4,254)  (4,832)
  
  
  
  
 
Total company $3,762  $3,576  $10,076  $8,026 
  
  
  
  
 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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 




 

 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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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

                         
 Electronic Systems             
(Dollars in thousands) Division  Beta Raven, Inc. 
 
  
 
  As Reported  Revised  As Reported  Revised 
  
  
  
  
 
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 

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. recording a pretax gain of $3.1 million in the quarter ended October 31, 2000. The sale did not include the company’s plant in Tacoma, Washington, for which the company is actively pursuing its sale.Washington. The Tacoma plant ceased production operations in October 2001. The Tacoma plant assets, primarily inventory and manufacturing equipment, are included in the JulyOctober 31, 2001, October 31, 2000, and January 31, 2001 balance sheets at their estimated net realizable value.

 The gain on sale of businesses and assets of $345,000$399,000 during the threenine months ended JulyOctober 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 $351,000 of inventory write-downs and other costs of goods sold in the six-monthsnine-months ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 related to the repositioning of its Beta Raven subsidiary, including the closing of its Alabama plant.

7.During the quarter ended July 31, 2001, the company repaid the remaining $2.0 million of its long-term debt originally due in equal installments in June 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 JulyOctober 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 JulyOctober 31, 2001, Aerostar International had borrowings of $1.0 million

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

$400,000 outstanding under this line of credit and the interest rate on these borrowings was 6.75%5.50%.



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(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 was June 25, 2001, with the shares distributed on July 13, 2001. Earnings-per-share calculations and average shares outstanding included in this report are restated tofor all reported periods reflect the stock split.

9.On June 29, 2001, theThe Financial Accounting Standard Board approved its proposed Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (FAS 141),Business Combinations,, and No. 142 (FAS 142),Goodwill Andand Other Intangible Assets,. No. 143 (FAS 143), Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, and No. 144 (FAS 144), Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.

 FAS 141 supercedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16 (APB 16),Business Combinations.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.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.

 TheseFAS 143 establishes accounting standards only permit prospective applicationfor recognition and measurement of a liability for an asset retirement obligation and the new accounting; accordingly,associated asset retirement cost.
FAS 144 establishes accounting and reporting standards for the adoptionimpairment or disposal of these standards will not affectlong-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously reported financial information. held and used or newly acquired.
The company is in the process of analyzing the impacts of FAS 141 and 142these new standards on its results of operations and financial condition.
10.Effective December 5, 2001 the company acquired the assets of two companies, Starlink, Incorporated (Starlink) and System Integrators, Inc. (System Integrators).
Starlink was acquired for approximately $8 million cash. In addition, the company assumed approximately $800,000 of liabilities. Starlink is a developer and manufacturer of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology located in Austin, Texas and will be integrated into the company’s Flow Controls Division. Sales for the year ended December 31, 2000 were $4.7 million.
System Integrators, an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider, was acquired for approximately $1.4 million cash and the assumption of approximately $600,000 of debt. In addition, the company assumed approximately $500,000 of other liabilities. Operations of System Integrators will be combined into the company’s Electronic Systems Division’s Missouri location. System Integrators sales were approximately $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2000.







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FINANCIAL CONDITION

The company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was $17.6$16.8 million at JulyOctober 31, 2001 compared with $2.0$11.9 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 $13.3$14.5 million decreased $7.0$4.8 million from JulyOctober 31, 2000 due primarily to lower sales activity at Aerostar and the saleceasing of production during October 2001 at the Plastic Tank division in August 2000 and lower Aerostar sales volume.company’s Tacoma plant. Inventory levels of $17.7$18.6 million decreased $9.6$1.8 million from JulyOctober 31, 2000 due primarily to lower sales levels in Aerostar’s specialty apparel products, inventory reduction efforts in the Electronic Systems Division and the sale of the Plastic Tank division.products. At JulyOctober 31, 2001, the company retained a $5.0 million line of credit and it’s Aerostar subsidiary retained an unused balance of $1.0$1.6 million on its $2.0 million seasonal line of credit. Long-term debt, including the current portion, at July 31, 2001 was $13,000 compared to $3.0 million the prior year. During the quarter ended July 31, 2001, the company repaid $2.0 millionsubstantially all of its long-term debt originally due in June 2002 and June 2003. The company’s capital resources continue to be sufficient to fund all its activities.activities, including financing the acquisitions noted in note 10 to the consolidated financial statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Reported sales of $28.2$28.8 million for the quarter ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 compared to $33.2$35.2 million in the secondthird quarter of last year. Sales from the Plastic Tank Divisiondivision (contained in the “Businesses sold and for sale” segment) for the three and sixnine month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 were $1.0$214,000 and $3.1$3.3 million, respectively, compared to the prior year’s three and sixnine month sales of $5.8$2.4 and $11.6$14.0 million, respectively. The reported sales decreases for the quarter ended October 31, 2001 were primarily due to the Plastic Tank Divisiondivision and the Aerostar segment. These decreases were partially offset by increasesan increase in the Electronic Systems and Engineered Films divisions.Flow Controls segment. Reported year-to-date sales for the first half of fiscal 2002 of $59.1$87.9 million compared to $65.3sales of $100.6 million reported in the same period of fiscal 2001. The decrease in sales from sold businesses of $8.6$10.7 million wasand the decrease in sales volume at Aerostar were offset by increases in the Electronic Systems, Flow Controls and Engineered Films divisions.segments. Reported operating income of $3.0$3.8 million for the secondthird quarter and $6.3$10.1 million infor the first six-months of FY 2002nine months ended October 31, 2001 were $1.2$186,000 and $2.1 million above the second quarterthree and $1.9 million above the first six-months of fiscal 2001.nine months ended October 31, 2000, respectively. The impact of lower sales was offset by a higher percentage of products shipped with relatively stronger grossstrong profit rates. In addition, lower selling,margins in the Engineered Films and Flow Controls segments. 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 secondthird quarter were $2.6$2.7 million compared to $3.2$3.3 million in the previous secondthird quarter. The decrease is primarily due to staff reductions and lower bad debt expense. The company reported a $3.1 million pretax gain on the sale of most of theits Plastic Tank division and related staff reductions.during last year’s third quarter. 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. The company’s income tax rate in the prior year reflects the write-off of $1.8 million of non-deductible goodwill. Earnings per share, on a diluted basis, infor the second quarterthree and first half of fiscal 2002nine month periods ended October 31, 2001 were 43 cents$.53 and 90 cents$1.43 per share, respectively, compared to 23 cents in$.34 and $.85 for the second quarter and 52 cents in the first half of fiscal 2001.same periods one year earlier. Total average weighted diluted shares outstanding for the quarter ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 were 4.7 million compared to 5.24.9 million in the previous year’s secondthird quarter. For the nine months ended October 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000, average weighted diluted shares outstanding were 4.7 million and 5.3 million, respectively. The lower shares outstanding were primarily a result of the company’s treasury share repurchases.

The results for the quarter and six-monthsnine-months ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000 include nonrecurring items that the company does not believe are relevant to future operations or cash flows. Therefore, the company has segregated its ongoing operations in the tables below. October 31, 2000 ongoing operation data has been restated to reflect the change in segment reporting made in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. The discussion of operating results following the tables is focused on the results of ongoing operations exclusive of these items.

Ongoing operation results exclude the results of the company’s Plastic Tank division (both sold and held for sale).division. The gain on sale of businesses and assets of $345,000$399,000 (relating primarily to the sale of Aerostar’s distribution warehouse) and other nonrecurring restructuring costs of $333,000 (relating primarily to Beta Raven’s first-quarter charge for the closing of it’s




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to Beta Raven’s first-quarter charge for the closing of it’s Alabama plant) were also excluded from ongoing operation results. There were no such gains, losses or nonrecurring itemsIn the prior year, ongoing operation results excluded a $3.1 million gain on the sale of the company’s Plastic Tank division. The ongoing operation results for the three and nine month periods ended October 31, 2000 also exclude nonrecurring charges of $2.2 million to reposition the customer base in its electronics businesses and record severance costs for personnel in two sewing plants which closed in the fourth quarter or six months ended July 31, 2000.of fiscal 2001.

The following table presents ongoing operation information for the three-month and six-monthnine-month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2001 and JulyOctober 31, 2000:

                         
(Dollars in thousands) THREE MONTHS ENDED
10/31/2001
  THREE MONTHS ENDED
10/31/2000
 
 
  
 
  As Reported  Adjust-
ments
  Ongoing
Business
  As Reported  Adjust-
ments
  Ongoing
Business
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Net sales $28,780  $214  $28,566  $35,209  $2,385  $32,824 
Gross profit  6,391   (65)  6,456   3,735   (1,814)  5,549 
Operating expenses  2,683   27   2,656   3,295   277   3,018 
Gain on sale of businesses and assets  54   54      3,136   3,136    
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Operating income  3,762   (38)  3,800   3,576   1,045   2,531 
Other (income) expense  (117)     (117)  (16)     (16)
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Net income before taxes  3,879   (38)  3,917   3,592   1,045   2,547 
Income taxes  1,369   (13)  1,382   1,929   1,020   909 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Net income $2,510  $(25) $2,535  $1,663  $25  $1,638 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
                         
  NINE MONTHS ENDED
10/31/2001
  NINE MONTHS ENDED
10/31/2000
 
  
  
 
  As Reported  Adjust-
ments
  Ongoing
Business
  As Reported  Adjust-
ments
  Ongoing
Business
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Net sales $87,909  $3,274  $84,635  $100,556  $14,015  $86,541 
Gross profit  17,929   60   17,869   14,966   (165)  15,131 
Operating expenses  8,252   100   8,152   10,076   1,156   8,920 
Gain on sale of businesses and assets  399   399      3,136   3,136    
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Operating income  10,076   359   9,717   8,026   1,815   6,211 
Other (income) expense  (375)     (375)  (19)  (3)  (16)
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Net income before taxes  10,451   359   10,092   8,045   1,818   6,227 
Income taxes  3,689   127   3,562   3,532   1,309   2,223 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Net income $6,762  $232  $6,530  $4,513  $509  $4,004 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

(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 
   
Gross profit   5,299  28  5,271  5,073  803  4,270 
Operating expenses   2,624  (12) 2,636  3,222  394  2,828 
Gain on sale of businesses  
  and assets   345  345         


Operating income   3,020  385  2,635  1,851  409  1,442 
Other (income) expense   (137)   (137) 19  (3) 22 


Net income before taxes   3,157  385  2,772  1,832  412  1,420 
Income taxes   1,114  135  979  659  152  507 


Net income  $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
JULY 31

SIX MONTHS ENDED
JULY 31

 
2001

 
2000

Percent
Change

 
2001

 
2000

Percent
Change

NET SALES:              
Electronic Systems  $8,886 $7,364  21%$16,245 $15,015  8%
Flow Controls   2,858  2,818  1% 10,752  8,287  30%
Engineered Films   10,837  10,141  7% 20,217  18,865  7%
Aerostar   4,053  6,309  -36% 7,567  9,767  -23%
Beta Raven   475  782  -39% 1,288  1,783  -28%




Total company  $27,109 $27,414  -1%$56,069 $53,717  4%




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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Following is a table of ongoing operation results by segment:

ONGOING OPERATIONS
SALES AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT

                         
  THREE MONTHS ENDED  NINE MONTHS ENDED 
(dollars in thousands) OCTOBER 31  OCTOBER 31 
 
  
 
  2001  2000  Percent
Change
  2001  2000  Percent
Change
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
NET SALES:                        
Electronic Systems $6,737  $7,650   -12% $22,982  $22,665   1%
Flow Controls  5,099   4,077   25%  15,851   12,364   28%
Engineered Films  10,562   11,128   -5%  30,779   29,993   3%
Aerostar  5,240   9,225   -43%  12,807   18,992   -33%
Beta Raven  928   744   25%  2,216   2,527   -12%
  
  
      
  
     
Total company $28,566  $32,824   -13% $84,635  $86,541   -2%
  
  
      
  
     
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):                        
Electronic Systems $508  $(163)  412% $1,397  $142   884%
Flow Controls  1,423   809   76%  4,016   2,938   37%
Engineered Films  2,822   2,642   7%  7,956   6,817   17%
Aerostar  326   909   -64%  967   1,320   -27%
Beta Raven  56   (123)  146%  (365)  (174)  -110%
Administrative and general expenses  (1,335)  (1,543)  13%  (4,254)  (4,832)  12%
  
  
      
  
     
Total company $3,800  $2,531   50% $9,717  $6,211   56%
  
  
      
  
     

Sales from ongoing operations were $28.6 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2001, a decrease of $4.3 million from the previous third quarter sales. The decrease in sales was primarily due to the downsizing of the company’s Aerostar segment. Current fiscal year-to-date ongoing operation sales were $84.6 million versus $86.5 million for the same period in the first halfprevious fiscal year. Sales increases in the Flow Controls and Engineered Films segments were offset by a decrease in the Aerostar segment. Operating income from ongoing operations for the third quarter was $3.8 million compared to $2.5 million in the previous third quarter. Ongoing operating income for the nine months ended October 31, 2001 was $9.7 million, an increase of fiscal 2002 was $889,000 compared with $305,000$3.5 million from the previous year. OperatingThe increases in operating income for both the threequarter and six-months improved as a resultnine-month periods were primarily due to the impact of increased sales and production efficiencies following the repositioning effortsincreases in the prior year.

Flow Controls segment and strong margin performance in the Engineered Films segment. Ongoing operating income for both the quarter and year-to-date was favorably impacted by lower administrative and general expenses.

Electronic Systems third quarter sales of $2.9decreased to $6.7 million for the second quarter were slightly above the $2.8from $7.7 million in the same period last year. Six-monthYear-to-date sales of $10.8were $23.0 million, up slightly from the previous year’s $22.7 million. Third quarter sales were up 30% from $8.3 million in the first half of fiscal 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. Secondnegatively impacted by customer design delays on major new contracts. Third quarter operating income increased to $508,000 from an $163,000 loss the prior year. Operating income for the nine months ended October 31, 2001 was $216,000, below$1.4 million compared to $142,000 the $463,000previous year. As a result of this segment’s repositioning efforts in the previous year’s second quarter. Operatingprior year, operating income infor the first six monthsthree and nine month periods reflected improved production efficiencies and better material management.

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Flow Controls sales of $2.6 million was 22% above the $2.1$5.1 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 Films sales of $10.8 million for the secondthird quarter were $696,000 ahead of the $10.1$1.0 million saleshigher than in the same period last year. Six-monthNine-month sales of $20.2$15.9 million were up 28% from $12.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2001. Strong demand for new products accounted for the sales increase. Third quarter operating income was $1.4 million, an increase of $614,000 from the previous year’s third quarter. The increased sales volume and improved production efficiencies favorably affected operating income in the third quarter and the nine months. Operating income of $4.0 million in the first nine months was 37% above the $2.9 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2001.

Engineered Films sales of $10.6 million were down 5% in the third quarter due to mild weather conditions, which affected construction film sales. Nine-month sales of $30.8 million were $786,000 ahead of the first six monthsame period in fiscal 2001. Increasedthe previous year as a result of increased demand for pit-liners inpit liners for the oil exploration market and foreign research balloons more than offset a decline in manufactured housing market sales. Second quarterballoons. Quarterly operating income ofincreased to $2.8 million was 18% abovecompared to $2.6 million recorded for the $2.4 million generated inquarter ended October 31, 2000. Favorable material pricing offset the second quarternegative profit impact of fiscal 2001.lower sales. Operating income for the first halfnine months of fiscal 2002 of $5.1$8.0 million was 23%17% over the $4.2$6.8 million in the same period last year. OperatingYear-to-date operating income benefited fromhas been impacted by favorable material pricing, increased sales that led to favorable manufacturing efficiencies, and a higher-margin product mix.

Aerostar secondthird quarter sales of $4.1$5.2 million were $2.3$4.0 million below last year’s secondthird quarter. Sales for the first sixnine months of $7.6$12.8 million were $2.2$6.2 million below the same period the previous year. The lower sales volume in the current fiscal year reflects the closing of two sewing plants in November 2000. Operating income of $432,000$326,000 in the third quarter was slightly abovebelow the prior year’s secondthird quarter income of $419,000.$909,000. Operating income in the first sixnine months was $641,000$967,000 and was 56% above27% below the $411,000$1.3 million of income in the first halfnine months 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 a2001 due to lower sales base.levels. The backlog for sewn products at JulyOctober 31, 2001 remains significantly lower than one year earlier.

Beta Raven sales in the secondthird quarter of $475,000$928,000 were belowabove the $782,000$744,000 recorded in the previous year’s secondthird quarter. Six-monthNine-month sales of $1.3$2.2 million were $495,00012% below the first sixnine months of last fiscal year. The secondThird quarter operating lossincome of $241,000$56,000 was unfavorablefavorable to the $137,000$123,000 operating loss the previous secondthird quarter. Operating losses for the sixnine months were $421,000$365,000 and compared unfavorably to the $51,000$174,000 loss in the first halfnine months 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 secondearnings for the third quarter and an outstanding first half in termsnine months reflect the continued repositioning of revenue and earnings.the company away from lower-margin businesses. Management expects ongoing earnings in the second half will enjoy gains over year-earlier results, however, the increases will not be as strong as gainsfourth quarter to meet or exceed earnings recorded in the first half over the previous year’s comparable period. The Aerostar subsidiary virtually always has its strongestfourth quarter by maintaining improved margins.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

New accounting standards are discussed 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 duefootnote 9 to the strong demand for plastic films and higher margins in the Electronic Systems division.consolidated financial statements.




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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 statements 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 — 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

Item 5. Other Information: None

Item 6. (a) Exhibits Filed: None

 (b)Reports on Form 8-K: NoneAn 8-K was filed December 13, 2001, concerning the December 5, 2001 acquisitions of Starlink, Incorporated and System Integrators, Inc.

SIGNATURES

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.


INC
/s/ Thomas Iacarella

Thomas Iacarella
Vice President & CFO,Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary
and Treasurer (Principal
(Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)


Date: September 7,December 13, 2001




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