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

   (Mark One)

      (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, 1998

                                       OR

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

                 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________________________

Commission file number:  0-3136

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

                   SOUTH DAKOTA                                46-0246171
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 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation               (I.R.S. Employer 
                or organization)                            Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)
                                                            
                               205 EAST 6TH STREET
                                  P.O. BOX 5107
                           SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117-5107
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               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

                                  605-336-2750
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               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__                          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                                        OUTSTANDING AS OF JUNESEPTEMBER 3, 1998
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Common Stock                                            4,770,8034,713,803 shares



                     RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30,July 31, 1998,
     January 31, 1998 and April 30,July 31, 1997                                 3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months
     ended April 30,July 31, 1998 and 1997                                       4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 
     threesix months ended April 30,July 31, 1998 and 1997                            5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                              6

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
     Condition and Results of Operations                               7-87-9

PART II-OTHER INFORMATION                                              910



                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                     RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                             CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Dollars in thousands)
04/30/07/31/98 01/31/98 4/30/07/31/97 --------- --------- ----------------- -------- -------- ASSETS ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents ................................... $ 1,6602,129 $ 2,850 $ 2,0552,645 Accounts and note receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $417,$407, $390 and $342$345 .................. 24,03420,066 26,973 23,00118,816 Inventories: Materials ................................................. 20,46719,493 17,801 17,69618,637 In process ................................................ 5,5646,604 3,882 4,7835,013 Finished goods ............................................ 6,5588,462 4,133 5,864 --------- --------- ---------7,937 ------- ------- ------- Total inventories ..................................... 32,58934,559 25,816 28,34331,587 Deferred income taxes ....................................... 1,682 1,686 2,064 Prepaid expenses and other current assets ................... 380216 506 328 --------- --------- ---------435 ------- ------- ------- Total current assets .................................. 60,34558,652 57,831 55,791 --------- --------- ---------55,547 ------- ------- ------- Property, plant and equipment ............................... 54,95556,040 53,805 49,58850,339 Less: accumulated depreciation ............................ 35,18336,092 33,988 31,183 --------- --------- ---------32,062 ------- ------- ------- Net property, plant and equipment ..................... 19,77219,948 19,817 18,40518,277 Note receivable, less current portion ....................... 1,3111,365 1,259 Other assets, net ........................................... 3,5773,482 3,683 5,852 --------- --------- ---------5,728 ------- ------- ------- TOTAL ASSETS ................................................ $ 85,005 $ 82,590 $ 80,048 ========= ========= =========$83,447 $82,590 $79,552 ======= ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Notes payable, bank ......................................... $ 4,000 $ 0 $ 0 Current portion of long-term debt ........................... 1,7541,682 1,765 1,766757 Accounts payable ............................................ 6,3395,725 7,480 6,5265,789 Accrued liabilities and customer advances ................... 9,9159,960 10,130 10,125 --------- --------- ---------10,352 ------- ------- ------- Total current liabilities ............................. 22,00817,367 19,375 18,41716,898 Long-term debt, less current portion ........................ 6014,584 1,128 2,6392,610 Deferred income taxes ....................................... 524 524 736 Stockholders' equity Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares: 100,000,000; issued: 5,214,406; 5,210,832 and 5,189,9535,203,395 shares ........ 5,214 5,211 5,1905,203 Paid in capital ........................................... 2,849 2,844 2,6932,758 Retained earnings ......................................... 57,43258,217 57,131 53,283 --------- --------- --------- 65,49554,257 ------- ------- ------- 66,280 65,186 61,16662,218 Less treasury stock, at cost: 386,403;471,203; 386,403 and 352,403 shares ................... 3,6235,308 3,623 2,910 --------- --------- ---------------- ------- ------- Total stockholders' equity ............................ 61,87260,972 61,563 58,256 --------- --------- ---------59,308 ------- ------- ------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY .................. $ 85,005 $ 82,590 $ 80,048 ========= ========= =========$83,447 $82,590 $79,552 ======= ======= =======
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Page 3 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars in thousands, except per-share data) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED: ------------------------- 04/30/98 04/30/97 ---------- ---------- Net sales ......................... $ 32,162 $ 35,666 Cost of goods sold ................ 26,743 28,839 ---------- ---------- Gross profit .................... 5,419 6,827 ---------- ---------- Operating expenses Selling ......................... 2,081 1,936 Administrative .................. 1,732 1,603 ---------- ---------- Operating income ............. 1,606 3,288 ---------- ---------- Interest expense .................. (84) (88) Other income, net ................. 78 134 ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes ...... 1,600 3,334 Income taxes ...................... 576 1,200 ---------- ---------- Net income ...................... $ 1,024 $ 2,134 ========== ========== Net income per common share: Basic .................... $ 0.21 $ 0.44 Diluted .................. $ 0.21 $ 0.44 Cash dividends paid per share ..... $ 0.15 $ 0.13
FOR THE THREE FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED ---------------------- ---------------------- 07/31/98 07/31/97 07/31/98 07/31/97 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net sales ................... $ 36,208 $ 34,075 $ 68,370 $ 69,741 Cost of goods sold .......... 30,175 28,000 56,918 56,839 -------- -------- -------- -------- Gross profit .............. 6,033 6,075 11,452 12,902 Operating expenses Selling ................... 2,030 2,018 4,111 3,954 Administrative ............ 1,620 1,650 3,352 3,253 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating income ....... 2,383 2,407 3,989 5,695 Interest expense ............ (144) (78) (228) (166) Other income, net ........... 102 147 180 281 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes 2,341 2,476 3,941 5,810 Income taxes ................ 839 874 1,415 2,074 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income ................ $ 1,502 $ 1,602 $ 2,526 $ 3,736 ======== ======== ======== ======== Net income per common share: Basic .............. $ 0.31 $ 0.33 $ 0.53 $ 0.77 Diluted ............ $ 0.31 $ 0.33 $ 0.52 $ 0.77 Cash dividends paid per share $ 0.160 $ 0.130 $ 0.320 $ 0.031
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Page 4 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in thousands)
FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED: ----------------------- 04/30/ENDED --------------------- 07/31/98 04/30/07/31/97 --------- ----------------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income .......................................... $ 1,0242,526 $ 2,1343,736 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization ................... 1,390 1,3252,710 2,660 Provision for losses on accounts receivable ..... 95 34104 101 Deferred income taxes ........................... 4 0 Equity in earnings of affiliate, net of dividends 0 (100) (Increase) decreaseChange in accounts receivable ...... 2,844 2,602 (Increase) decrease................... 6,803 6,720 Change in inventories .............. (6,773) (3,218) (Increase) decrease........................... (8,743) (6,462) Change in other current assets ..... 126 103 Increase (decrease).................. 290 (4) Change in operating liabilities .... (1,356) (1,999)................. (1,925) (2,509) Other ........................................... (49) 25 --------- ---------(103) (11) ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities . (2,695) 906........... 1,666 4,131 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures ................................ (1,262) (1,539)(2,680) (2,750) Other ............................................... 20 (2) --------- ---------37 166 ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used in)used in investing activities . (1,242) (1,541)............... (2,643) (2,584) Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of short-term debt ......................... 4,000 0Payment of short-term debt .......................... (4,000) Issuance of long-term debt .......................... 5,000 Long-term debt principal payments ................... (538) (142)(1,627) (1,184) Net proceeds from exercise of stock options ......... 8 22100 Dividends paid ...................................... (723) (629) --------- ---------(1,440) (1,257) Purchase of treasury stock .......................... (1,685) ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities . 2,747 (749) --------- ---------256 (2,341) ------- ------- Net increase (decrease)decrease in cash and equivalents ..... (1,190) (1,384)................ (721) (794) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ...... 2,850 3,439 --------- ---------------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ............ $ 1,6602,129 $ 2,055 ========= =========2,645 ======= ======= Cash paid during the period for: Interest .......................................... $ 89165 $ 95181 Income taxes ...................................... $ 4211,525 $ 3202,693
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Page 5 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three month periodthree-month and six-month periods ended April 30,July 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 31, 1999. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1998. 2. Details of the earnings per share computation are presented below (dollars in thousands, except per share data): FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED: ------------------------ 4/30/98 4/30/
FOR THE THREE FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED ------------------------- ------------------------- 07/31/98 07/31/97 07/31/98 07/31/97 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income ...................... $ 1,502 $ 1,602 $ 2,526 $ 3,736 ========== ========== ========== ========== Average common shares outstanding 4,779,070 4,842,691 4,802,925 4,839,833 Dilutive impact of stock options 8,301 54,186 14,890 41,366 ---------- ---------- Net income ...................... $ 1,024 $ 2,134 ========== ========== Average common shares outstanding 4,826,780 4,836,975 Dilutive impact of stock options 24,560 28,545 ---------- ---------- Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding . 4,787,371 4,896,877 4,817,815 4,881,199 ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income per share: Basic ...................... $ 0.31 $ 0.33 $ 0.53 $ 0.77 Diluted .................... $ 0.31 $ 0.33 $ 0.52 $ 0.77
3. In May 1998, the company borrowed $5.0 million under a long-term unsecured note with Norwest Bank South Dakota, N.A. at 8.0 percent interest. Five $1.0 million principal payments are due under the note beginning in fiscal year 2000 and common equivalent shares outstanding . 4,851,340 4,865,520 ========== ========== Net income per share: Basic .................... $ 0.21 $ 0.44 ========== ========== Diluted .................. $ 0.21 $ 0.44 ========== ==========continue through fiscal year 2004. Page 6 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FINANCIAL CONDITION The company's cash balance was $2.1 million at July 31, 1998, compared with $2.6 million one year earlier. The company obtained additional long-term financing in the amount of $5.0 million. This was used to repay $4.0 million of short-term borrowing and provide funds for the potential repurchase of common shares. The company retains a $5.0 million conditional line of credit. The company repurchased 84,800 shares of its stock during the second quarter. The average purchase price was $19.87 per share for a total of $1.7 million at April 30, 1998 was $1.2 million less than Januarymillion. As of July 31, 1998, and $395,000 less than April 30, 1997. Notes payable of $4.0the company's long-term debt including the current portion was $6.3 million at April 30, 1998 were required to fund seasonal increases in inventory levels; no such borrowings were required at January 31, 1998 or April 30, 1997.compared with $3.4 million one year earlier. Inventory levels increased by $4.2$3.0 million from April 30,July 31, 1997, due primarily to April 30, 1998 in support of increased sales order backlogslater scheduled deliveries in the Electronics and Sewn Products segments. Subsequent to April 30, 1998, the company increased its available credit facilities with Norwest Bank South Dakota N.A. from $5 million to $10 million, providing additional funding for potential repurchases of common shares.segment. The company's capital resources continue to be sufficient to fund all its activities. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Sales and net incomewere $36.2 million for the quarter ended April 30,July 31, 1998, fell 10 percent and 52 percent, respectively froman increase of $2.1 million over the firstsecond quarter records of the previousprior year. First quarterhalf sales of $32.2$68.4 million were down $3.5$1.4 million frombelow the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. Lower sales in both the Plastics segment and the Sewn Products segment contributed to this result. Net income of $1.0$1.5 million or $0.21$0.31 per share (basic) in the firstsecond quarter was $1.1$100,000 below the second quarter of fiscal 1998. For the first six months, net income of $2.5 million or $0.23$0.53 per share (basic) was $1.2 million or $0.24 per share lower than one year earlier. Sales and operatingOperating income werefor the first six months was lower in each of the company's business segments. Electronics segment sales of $11.7$11.5 million in the firstsecond quarter were 3 percent lower$2.5 million more than one year earlier. Contract electronics sales were $1.0 million lower thanthe same period the prior year. This reduction relates toThe second quarter operating income for the timingElectronics segment was $1.0 million, more than double from the comparable period last year. For the first six months, sales totaled $23.2 million, up 10 percent over last year. Operating income for the first half of shipments and is not expected tothe year totaled $2.2 million, which was $247,000 less than the first six months of fiscal 1998. Second quarter sales of $2.9 million for flow control devices represented an increase of 4 percent over last year's second quarter. Despite this result, management expects that the weak agricultural market may have an unfavorable impact full year results. Saleson the sales of flow control devicesdevices. Sales of contract electronics were reduced byup, and the margins generated showed a marked improvement over $500,000 in the first quarter as a result of weakness in the agricultural market due to unfavorable weather in the southeastern United States and the impact of lower wheat prices. These shortfalls were partially offset by higherfiscal 1999. Higher sales of feedmill automation systems. Operating income was $1.2 million in the Electronics segment during the quarter, 38 percent lower than the comparable period of the prior year. With sales levels lower than planned, and relatively lower sales of productssystems, along with stronger gross profit rates, the gross profit rate inincreased margins on this segment was 3.9 percentage points lower than the year earlier period.product line, have contributed heavily to this segment's performance. Plastics segment sales of $16.8 million for the second quarter were $16.51 percent higher than the same period last year. Sales of $33.3 million infor the quarter ended April 30, 1998 andfirst six months were 84 percent lower than the first quarterhalf of the previous year. Higherfiscal 1998. Continuing weak sales of engineered films were offset by continuing weakness in the industrial market for plastic storage tanks. Sales of pickup-truck toppers also declined slightly. Compared totanks were offset by a higher sales volume in engineered films and pickup toppers. Operating income for the firstsecond quarter of the prior year, operating income of $547,000 was down 45 percent. This reduction was due primarily to the weakness in demand, associated idle capacity costs and reduced gross profits in the plastic tank business. Compared to the third and fourth quarters of the prior$1.1 million, up 10 percent Page 7 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) fiscal year,over last year. For the first six months, operating margins inincome was $1.6 million compared with $2.0 million for the company's plastic tank business improved in the quarter just ended, but remain at levels unacceptable to management.same period last year. Sewn Products segment sales are typically atof $7.9 million were 6 percent lower than the seasonal low point$8.4 million recorded in the firstsecond quarter of the fiscallast year. As a result, performance measures may not be, and are not expected to be, representative of the full year. First quarterSegment sales of $3.9 million were down 31 percent from the first quarter of the prior year. Later scheduled deliveries to major customers caused the lower sales and created a 22 percent increase in Sewn Products backlog at April 30, 1998 when compared to April 30, 1997. The relatively low sales generated a first quarter operating loss of $172,000 compared to operating income of $306,000 in the prior year. Consolidated gross profits of $5.4totaled $11.8 million in the first half of the year, down 16 percent from the six month results of fiscal 1998. Major customers have scheduled later deliveries this year, causing the lower sales. Operating income of $293,000 for the second quarter were 21was 68 percent lower than the priorsame period last year. The first six months generated operating income of $121,000, 90 percent below the first half of last year. The second quarter saw the recovery of the operating loss posted in the first quarter. Lower margins on deliveries of garments, inflatable display products and hot air balloons have compounded the results. Historical deliveries of Sewn Products are low during the first half of the year, therefore, management expects to see an improvement in the next six months. Consolidated gross profits were 1 percent lower for the second quarter and 11 percent lower for the first half when compared with the same periods last year. Second quarter net income of $1.5 million was 6 percent below last year's second quarter. Year-to-date net income of $2.5 million was 32 percent lower the last year's first quarterhalf. These results were due primarily to the delivery of lower sales.margin products in the Sewn Products and Plastics segments. Selling expenses were 7was 2 percent higher as a resultfor the second quarter than for the same period the previous year. For the first half of the year, selling expenses were 5 percent higher than the previous year's first half. This reflects an increased emphasis on penetratingsecuring new markets in the Electronics and Plastics segments. Administrative expense includes an increased provision for losses on accounts receivable. First quarter operatingexpenses were approximately the same when compared to last year's figures. Pretax income of $1.6$2.3 million for the second quarter was 515 percent less than the same period the previous year. The pretax income for the first six months was $3.9 million, 32 percent lower than last year. YEAR 2000 STATEMENT The company is working to resolve the previous year. Other incomepotential impact of the year 2000 date problem. This date problem occurs when computer programs that use a two-digit year designation recognize "00" as the year 1900. The company has completed its assessment of the internal operating software used to run its business and is mid-way into the process required to correct any of the defects found. Internally, the Company is in the quarter ended April 30, 1997 included $100,000 fromprocess of analyzing two additional areas which are: computerized production equipment and computerized building equipment. Externally, the company is working with its vendors and its customers to insure that there is no break in the delivery process either with incoming or outgoing shipments. Even though the company has not completed all of its assessments, management believes that the costs of addressing this issue will not have a material adverse impact on the company's 50 percent owned affiliate, which was sold in January 1998.financial position. This assessment is supported by Page 8 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) two factors. First, quarter pretax income of $1.6 million was 52 percent lower than the first quarterdiversification of the prior fiscal year.company mitigates the impact of any business risk. Second, the company obtains a wide variety of raw materials from numerous sources, and alternative sources of supply are generally available. However, if the company and the third parties upon which it relies are unable to address this issue in a timely manner, it could result in a material adverse risk to the company. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT THIS REPORT CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF ITEMS WHICH MAY CONSTITUTE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS. ALTHOUGH RAVEN INDUSTRIES 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 THE AGRICULTURAL MARKET OR ITS MARKET FOR OUTERWEAR, OR CHANGES IN COMPETITION WHICH COULD IMPACT ANY OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCT LINES. 8Page 9 PART II-OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings: None 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: Exh. 27-Financial Data schedule (for SEC only). (b) Reports on Form 8-K: None (c) Exh. 10.1-Change in Control Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Thomas Iacarella dated as of August 1, 1998. 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/ Arnold J. Thue ---------------------------------------- Arnold J. ThueThomas Iacarella ---------------------------------- Thomas Iacarella Vice President, Finance, Secretary and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) DATE: JUNE 8,SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 9Page 10