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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_______________________________

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018

 

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

 

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

 

Commission File Number 0-1678

 

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kansas

 

41-0834293

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

19920 West 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (913) 780-9595

 

Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report:

Not Applicable

 

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 twelve 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 ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files):

Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

 

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

 

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the ExchangeExchange Act.  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

Yes ☐ No ☒

 

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of December 8, 2017September 7, 2018 was 64,534,94364,718,040 shares.

   

 

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

PAGE

NO. 

Item 1

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

PAGE NO.

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – OctoberJuly 31, 2017 (unaudited)2018 and April 30, 2017 (audited)2018 (Audited)

3

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months Ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 20162017

4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows - SixThree Months Ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 20162017

5

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended October 31, 2017 and 2016

6

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

76

 

 

 

Item 2

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

109

 

 

 

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2017

 

 

 

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

2017

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

2217

 

 

 

Item 1A

Risk Factors

2218

 

 

 

Item 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2218

 

 

 

Item 3

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2218

 

 

 

Item 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

2218

 

 

 

Item 5

Other Information

2218

 

 

 

Item 6

Exhibits

2218

 

 

 

Signatures

2419

 

 

Exhibit Index

2520

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of OctoberJuly 31, 2017 and 2018 and April 30, 20172018

(in thousands except per share data)

 

 

October 31, 2017

 

 

April 30, 2017

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

5,392

 

 

$

6,389

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

2,892

 

 

 

4,095

 

Inventories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

 

6,046

 

 

 

5,644

 

Work in process

 

 

1,319

 

 

 

1,174

 

Finished goods

 

 

32

 

 

 

39

 

Total inventory

 

 

7,397

 

 

 

6,857

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

1,049

 

 

 

994

 

Total current assets

 

 

16,730

 

 

 

18,335

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and building

 

 

5,197

 

 

 

5,132

 

Aircraft

 

 

5,888

 

 

 

5,888

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

3,829

 

 

 

3,639

 

Office furniture and fixtures

 

 

6,848

 

 

 

6,497

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

4,032

 

 

 

4,032

 

 

 

 

25,794

 

 

 

25,188

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(15,230

)

 

 

(14,506

)

Total property, plant and equipment

 

 

10,564

 

 

 

10,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $4,754 at October 31, 2017 and $4,345 at April 30, 2017)

 

 

6,308

 

 

 

6,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset

 

 

925

 

 

 

925

 

Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $7,590 at October 31, 2017 and $6,904 at April 30, 2017)

 

 

6,018

 

 

 

6,482

 

Total other assets

 

 

6,943

 

 

 

7,407

 

Total assets

 

$

40,545

 

 

$

42,778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promissory notes

 

$

2,951

 

 

$

2,604

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

1,884

 

 

 

2,297

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,394

 

 

 

1,919

 

Customer deposits

 

 

368

 

 

 

892

 

Gaming facility mandated payment

 

 

1,160

 

 

 

1,227

 

Compensation and compensated absences

 

 

1,285

 

 

 

1,478

 

Income tax payable  160   589 

Other current liabilities

 

 

259

 

 

 

129

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

9,461

 

 

 

11,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES

 

 

2,536

 

 

 

3,347

 

Total liabilities

 

 

11,997

 

 

 

14,482

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, par value $5:

Authorized 50,000,000 shares, all classes 

Designated Classes A and B 200,000 shares

$100 Class A, 9.8 %, cumulative if earned liquidation and redemption value $100, no shares issued and

 outstanding

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

$1,000 Class B, 6 %, convertible cumulative, liquidation and redemption value $1,000, no shares issued

and outstanding

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common stock, par value $.01: authorized 100,000,000 shares issued 65,273,896 and outstanding 64,534,943

shares at October 31, 2017 and issued 65,273,896 and outstanding 64,543,550 shares at April 30, 2017

 

 

652

 

 

 

652

 

Capital contributed in excess of par

 

 

13,980

 

 

 

13,980

 

Treasury stock at cost, 738,953 shares at October 31, 2017 and 730,346 at April 30, 2017

 

 

(767)

 

 

(764

)

Retained earnings

 

 

10,041

 

 

 

9,719

 

Total stockholders' equity Butler National Corporation

 

 

23,906

 

 

 

23,587

 

Noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 

 

4,642

 

 

 

4,709

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

28,548

 

 

 

28,296

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

40,545

 

 

$

42,778

 

  

July 31, 2018

  

April 30, 2018

 
  

(unaudited)

     

ASSETS

        

CURRENT ASSETS:

        

Cash

 $7,545  $7,353 

Accounts receivable

  3,225   3,107 

Income tax receivable, net

  31   219 

Inventories

        

Parts and raw materials

  6,262   5,858 

Work in process

  1,222   1,234 

Finished goods

  26   27 

Total inventory, net of allowance

  7,510   7,119 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  1,440   978 

Total current assets

  19,751   18,776 
         

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

        

Land and building

  5,232   5,232 

Aircraft

  6,157   6,157 

Machinery and equipment

  3,942   3,922 

Office furniture and fixtures

  6,724   6,658 

Leasehold improvements

  4,032   4,032 
   26,087   26,001 

Accumulated depreciation

  (15,983

)

  (15,725

)

Total property, plant and equipment

  10,104   10,276 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $5,384 at July 31, 2018 and $5,164 at April 30, 2018)

  6,518   6,597 
         

OTHER ASSETS:

        

Deferred tax asset

  193   193 

Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $8,485 at July 31, 2018 and $8,213 at April 30, 2018)

  5,317   5,589 

Total other assets

  5,510   5,782 

Total assets

 $41,883  $41,431 
         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

        

Promissory notes

 $1,676  $2,387 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  1,555   1,612 

Accounts payable

  1,927   2,215 

Customer deposits

  2,736   1,396 

Gaming facility mandated payment

  937   1,219 

Compensation and compensated absences

  1,258   1,439 

Other current liabilities

  223   162 

Total current liabilities

  10,312   10,430 
         

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES

  1,389   1,735 

Total liabilities

  11,701   12,165 
         

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

        

Butler National Corporation’s stockholders’ equity

        

Preferred stock, par value $5:

        

Authorized 50,000,000 shares, all classes

        

Designated Classes A and B 200,000 shares

        

$100 Class A, 9.8%, cumulative if earned liquidation and redemption value $100, no shares issued and outstanding

  -   - 

$1,000 Class B, 6%, convertible cumulative, liquidation and redemption value $1,000, no shares issued and outstanding

  -   - 

Common stock, par value $.01: authorized 100,000,000 shares issued 66,196,854 and outstanding 64,718,040 shares at July 31, 2018 and issued 66,196,854 and outstanding 64,743,317 shares at April 30, 2018

  662   662 

Capital contributed in excess of par

  14,231   14,231 

Treasury stock at cost, 1,478,814 shares at July 31, 2018 and 1,453,537 shares at April 30, 2018

  (957

)

  (951

)

Retained earnings

  10,569   10,060 

Total stockholders' equity Butler National Corporation

  24,505   24,002 

Noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  5,677   5,264 

Total stockholders' equity

  30,182   29,266 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $41,883  $41,431 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBERJULY 31, 20172018 AND 20162017

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

October 31,

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

July 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

2018

  

2017

 

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

 

        

Professional Services

 

$

7,342 

 

$

7,722

 

 $7,948  $7,439 

Aerospace Products

 

 

3,814 

 

 

5,091

 

  5,456   4,210 

Total revenue

 

 

11,156 

 

 

12,813

 

  13,404   11,649 

 

  

 

 

 

        

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

  

 

 

 

        

Cost of Professional Services

 

4,763 

 

4,649

 

  4,812   4,834 

Cost of Aerospace Products

 

2,800 

 

3,698

 

  4,130   3,033 

Marketing and advertising

 

956 

 

1,071

 

  975   853 

Employee benefits

 

459 

 

438

 

  505   476 

Depreciation and amortization

 

500 

 

507

 

  388   482 

General, administrative and other

 

 

1,361 

 

 

1,286

 

  1,693   1,325 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

10,839 

 

 

11,649

 

  12,503   11,003 

 

  

 

 

 

        

OPERATING INCOME

 

 

317 

 

 

1,164

   901   646 

 

  

 

 

 

        

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

  

 

 

 

        

Interest expense

 

(81)

 

(106

)

  (70

)

  (86

)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

- 

 

 

1

 

Total other expense

 

 

(81)

 

 

(105

)

Refund of sales/use tax

  279   - 

Total other income (expense)

  209   (86

)

 

  

 

 

 

        

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

236 

 

1,059

   1,110   560 

 

  

 

 

 

        

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

  

 

 

 

        

Deferred income tax expense

 

- 

 

292

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

47 

 

 

-

   188   134 

 

  

 

 

 

        

NET INCOME

 

189 

 

767

   922   426 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 

 

(105)

 

 

(248

)

  (413

)

  (188)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

$

84 

 

$

519

  $509  $238 

 

  

 

 

 

        

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

$

0.00 

 

$

0.01

  $0.01  $0.00 

 

  

 

 

 

        

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

 

 

64,542,699 

 

 

63,466,873

 

  64,743,042   64,543,550 

 

  

 

 

 

        

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

$

0.00 

 

$

0.01

  $0.01  $0.00 

 

  

 

 

 

        

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

 

 

64,542,699 

 

 

63,466,873

 

  64,743,042   64,543,550 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSCASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIXTHREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBERJULY 31, 20172018 AND 20162017

(in thousands, except per share data)thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

October 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Services

 

$

14,781 

 

$

15,206

 

Aerospace Products

 

 

8,024 

 

 

8,996

 

Total revenue

 

 

22,805 

 

 

24,202

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Cost of Professional Services

 

 

9,596 

 

 

9,169

 

Cost of Aerospace Products

 

 

5,833 

 

 

6,569

 

Marketing and advertising

 

 

1,810 

 

 

2,083

 

Employee benefits

 

 

935 

 

 

914

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

982 

 

 

1,014

 

General, administrative and other

 

 

2,686 

 

 

2,578

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

21,842 

 

 

22,327

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

 

963 

 

 

1,875

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(167)

 

 

(224

)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

- 

 

 

(18

)

Total other expense

 

 

(167)

 

 

(242

)

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

796 

 

 

1,633

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax expense

 

 

- 

 

 

418

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

181 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

 

 

615 

 

 

1,215

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 

 

(293)

 

 

(472

)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

$

322 

 

$

743

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

$

0.00 

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

 

 

64,543,127 

 

 

63,466,873

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

$

0.00 

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

 

 

64,543,127 

 

 

63,466,873

 

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

July 31,

 
  2018  2017 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

 $922  $426 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

        

Depreciation and amortization

  750   894 
         

Changes in assets and liabilities

        

Accounts receivable

  (118

)

  314 

Income tax receivable

  188   - 

Inventories

  (391

)

  (218

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  (462

)

  (220

)

Accounts payable

  (288

)

  (66

)

Customer deposits

  1,340   306 

Accrued liabilities

  (181

)

  (199

)

Gaming facility mandated payment

  (282

)

  (374

)

Other current liabilities

  61   69 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  1,539   932 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Capital expenditures

  (227

)

  (730

)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (227

)

  (730

)

         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Repayments of promissory notes, net

  (711

)

  (76

)

Repayments of long-term debt

  (403

)

  (614

)

Repurchase of common stock

  (6

)

  - 

Net cash used in financing activities

  (1,120

)

  (690

)

         

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

  192   (488

)

         

CASH, beginning of period

  7,353   6,389 
         

CASH, end of period

 $7,545  $5,901 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

        

Interest paid

 $71  $86 

Income taxes paid

 $-  $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

   

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

October 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

615 

 

$

1,215

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,819 

 

 

1,797

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,203 

 

 

(1,654

)

Inventories

 

 

(540)

 

 

356

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(57)

 

 

(116

)

Deferred tax asset

 

 

- 

 

 

418

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(525)

 

 

(378

)

Customer deposits

 

 

(524)

 

 

1,472

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(622)

 

 

(190

)

Gaming facility mandated payment

 

 

(67)

 

 

(111

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

130 

 

 

117

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

1,432 

 

 

2,926

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(1,189)

 

 

(911

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(1,189)

 

 

(911

)

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Borrowings of promissory notes, net

 

 

347 

 

 

(1,230

)

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 

(1,224)

 

 

(1,360

)

Distribution to non-controlling member

 

 

(360)

 

 

(360

)

Purchase of Treasury Stock  (3)  - 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(1,240)

 

 

(2,950

)

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN CASH

 

 

(997)

 

 

(935

)

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

CASH, beginning of period

 

 

6,389 

 

 

7,381

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

CASH, end of period

 

$

5,392 

 

$

6,446

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

167 

 

$

225

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

609 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

1. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-XS-X and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual report on Form 10-K10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017. 2018. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017 2018 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018.

Certain reclassifications within the condensed financial statement captions have been made to maintain consistency in presentation between years. These reclassifications have no impact on the reported results of operations. Financial amounts are in thousands of dollars except per share amounts.2019.

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within that reporting period and early adoption permitted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, and will provide companies with a single revenue recognition model for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The standard requires revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Adoption of the new rules could affect the timing of revenue recognition for certain transactions. The two permitted transition methods under the new standard are the full retrospective method, in which case the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented, or the modified retrospective method, in which case the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. The provisions of this new guidance are effective as of the beginning of the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the transition method to be used and the potential impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)842), in order to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. ASU 2016-022016-02 requires that a lessee should recognize a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-022016-02 requires expanded disclosures about the nature and terms of lease agreements and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Certain reclassifications within the condensed financial statement captions have been made to maintain consistency in presentation between years. These reclassifications have no impact on the reported results of operations. Financial amounts are in thousands of dollars except per share amounts.

2. Net Income Per Share: Butler National Corporation ("(“the CompanyCompany”) follows ASC 260 that requires the reporting of both basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. In accordance with ASC 260, any anti-dilutive effects on net earnings per share arewould be excluded. The number of potential common shares as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017 2018 is 64,534,943.64,718,040.

3. Revenue Recognition: Adoption of ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”

 

3.On May 1, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606, using the modified retrospective transition method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of May 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after May 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605. There was no adjustment to beginning accumulated deficit on May 1, 2018 due to the impact of adopting Topic 606.

Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised services in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those services. To achieve this core principal, the Company applies the following five steps:

1)    Identify the contract, or contracts, with a customer

A contract with a customer exists when (i) the Company enters into an enforceable contract with a customer that defines each party’s rights regarding the services to be transferred and identifies the payment terms related to these services, (ii) the contract has commercial substance and (iii) the Company determines that collection of substantially all consideration for services that are transferred is probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay the promised consideration.

2)    Identification of the performance obligations in the contract

At contract inception, an entity shall assess the goods or services promised in a contract with a customer and shall identify as a performance obligation each promise to transfer to the customer. Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the services that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct, whereby the customer can benefit from the service either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available from third parties or from the Company, and are distinct in the context of the contract, whereby the transfer of the services is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. To the extent a contract includes multiple promised services, the Company must apply judgment to determine whether promised services are capable of being distinct and distinct in the context of the contract. If these criteria are not met the promised services are accounted for as a combined performance obligation.

3)    Determination of the transaction price

The transaction price is the amount that an entity allocates to the performance obligations identified in the contract and, therefore, represents the amount of revenue recognized as those performance obligations are satisfied. The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer.

The transaction price is the amount that an entity allocates to the performance obligations identified in the contract and, therefore, represents the amount of revenue recognized as those performance obligations are satisfied. The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer.

4)    Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract

Once a contract and associated performance obligations have been identified and the transaction price has been determined, ASC 606 requires an entity to allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation identified. This is generally done in proportion to the standalone selling prices of each performance obligation (i.e., on a relative standalone selling price basis). As a result, any discount within the contract generally is allocated proportionally to all of the separate performance obligations in the contract. The Company is applying the right to invoice practical expedient to recognize revenue. As a result, the entity bypasses the steps of determining the transaction price, allocating that transaction price and determining when to recognize revenue as it will recognize revenue as billed by multiplying the price assigned to the good or service, by the units.

5)    Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

Revenue is recognized when or as performance obligations are satisfied by transferring control of a promised good or service to a customer. Control transfers either over time or at a point in time. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services.

Aircraft modifications are performed under fixed-price contracts. Revenue from fixed-priced contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the direct labor incurred compared to total estimated direct labor.

Revenue from Avionics products are recognized when shipped. Payment for these Avionics products is due within 30 days of the invoice date after shipment. Revenue from Gaming Management and other Corporate/Professional Services is recognized as the service is rendered.

Regarding warranties and returns, our products are special order and are not suitable for return. Our products are unique upon installation and tested prior to their release to the customer and acceptance by the customer. In the rare event of a warranty claim, the claim is processed through the normal course of business and may include additional charges to the customer. In our opinion, any future warranty work would not be material to the consolidated financial statements.

Gaming revenue is the gross gaming win as reported by the Kansas Lottery casino reporting systems, less the mandated payments by and for the State of Kansas. Electronic games-slots and table games revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. Liabilities are recognized for chips and "ticket-in, ticket-out" coupons in the customers' possession, and for accruals related to anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive gaming machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are deducted from revenue as the value of jackpots increase. Food, beverage, and other revenue is recorded when the service is received and paid.

4. Inventories: Inventories are priced at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-outfirst-in, first-out basis, or market. Inventories include material, labor and factory overhead required in the production of our products.

 

Inventory obsolescence is examined on a regular basis. When determining our estimate of obsolescence, we consider inventory that has been inactive for five years or longer and the probability of using that inventory in future production. The obsolete inventoryinventory generally consists of Falcon and Learjet parts and electrical components.  At OctoberJuly 31, 2017 2018 and April 30, 2017, 2018, the estimate of obsolete inventory was $1,177$571 and $1,177$571 respectively.

 

4.5. Research and Development: We invested in research and development activities. The amount invested in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017 2018 and 20162017 was $720$318 and $717$398 respectively.

 

5.6. Debt: At OctoberJuly 31, 2017, 2018, the Company haswas utilizing a promissory note in the form of a line of credit totaling $5,000.$5.0 million. The unused line at OctoberJuly 31, 2017 2018 was $2,049.$3.3 million. These funds were primarily used for the purchase of inventories and aircraft modification Supplemental Type Certificate ("STC") development costs for modifications and avionics. The line of credit is due on demand and is collateralized by the first and second positions on all assets of the Company.

 

At OctoberJuly 31, 2017, 2018, there is was one note with an interest rate of 5.75% collateralized by an aircraft security agreement with a balance of $342.agreements totaling $233. This note was used for the purchase and modifications of collateralized aircraft. This note matures in January 2020.

 

ThereAt July 31, 2018, there are three notes at a bank totaling $422 for200 collateralized by real estate located in Olathe, Kansas and Tempe, Arizona. The interest rates on these notes range from 3.36% to 4.46%. The due date for the notes is March 2019.

 

OneAt July 31, 2018, there is one note totaling $267 remains for255 collateralized by real estate purchased in Dodge City, Kansas andKansas. The interest rate on this note is 6.25%. This note matures in June 2019.

 

At OctoberJuly 31, 2017, 2018, there is one note forcollateralized by equipment with a balance of $88.$76. The interest rate on this note is 4.5%. This note matures in April 2022.

  

BHCMC arranged to acquire additional gaming machines for ownership by the Kansas Lottery. The balanceAt July 31, 2018, there is one note at a bank totaling $2.2 million with an interest rate of these financed payables is $282.

One note secured by all of the BNSC assets and compensation due under the State Management contract totals $3,019 and matures in May 2020.4.89%. The proceeds were used primarily to retirepay off obligations with BHCI (a non-controlling owner of BHCMC, LLC). This note matures in May 2020.

 

We are not in default of any of our notes as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018.

 

We believe that our current banks will provide the necessary capital for our business operations. However, we continue to maintain contact with other banks that have an interest in funding our working capital needs to continue our growth in operations in 20182019 and beyond.

    

6.

7. Other Assets: Our other asset account includes assets of $5,500$5,500 related to the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act Management Contract privilege fee, $5,232$5,426 of gaming equipment we were required to pay for ownership by the State of Kansas Lottery, and JET autopilot intellectual property of $1,417$1,417 and miscellaneous other assets of $1,459.$1,459.  BHCMC expects the $5,500$5,500 privilege fee to have a value over the remaining life of the Management Contract with the State of Kansas which will end in December 2024.  There is no assurance of the Management Contract renewal.  The Managers Certificate asset for use of gaming equipment is being amortized over a period of three years based on the estimated useful life of gaming equipment.  The JET intellectual property is being amortized over a period of 15 years.

 

7.8. Stock Options and Incentive Plans: At OctoberJuly 31, 2017 2018 we had no outstanding stock options.

 

In November 2016, the shareholders approved and adopted the Butler National Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the Plan is 12.5 million. No equity awards have been made under the plan.

 

8.9. Stock Repurchase Program

 

In December 2016, theThe Board of Directors approved a stock purchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $500$750 of its common stock. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by the Company’sButler National’s management based on market conditions and other factors. The program is currently authorized through May 1, 2018.2019.

 

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company through OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018.

 

Period

Period

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased

 

Average Price Paid per Share

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

 

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

 

 

Total

Number of

Shares

Purchased

(a)

  

Average

Price Paid

per Share

  

Total

Number of

Shares

Purchased as

Part of

Publicly

Announced

Plans or

Programs

  

Approximate

Dollar Value

of Shares

That May

Yet Be

Purchased

Under the

Plans or

Programs

 

Program authorization

Program authorization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

500

 

             $750 

Quarter ended January 31, 2017 (a)

Quarter ended January 31, 2017 (a)

 

49,920

 

$

0.20

 

 

49,920

 

$

490

 

  49,920  $0.20   49,920  $740 

Quarter ended April 30, 2017

Quarter ended April 30, 2017

 

80,426

 

$

0.27

 

 

80,426

 

$

468

 

  80,426  $0.27   80,426  $718 

Quarter ended July 31, 2017

Quarter ended July 31, 2017

 

0

 

$

0.00

 

 

0

 

$

468

 

  -  $-   -  $718 
Quarter ended October 31, 2017Quarter ended October 31, 2017  8,607 $0.30  8,607 $465   8,607  $0.30   8,607  $715 

Quarter ended January 31, 2018 (a)

  536,058  $0.26   536,058  $576 

Quarter ended April 30, 2018 (a)

  178,526  $0.25   178,526  $531 

Quarter ended July 31, 2018 (a)

  25,277  $0.26   25,277  $525 

Total

Total

 

 

138,953

 

$

0.25

 

 

138,953

 

 

 

 

  878,814  $0.26   878,814     

(a)

49,920 shares of common stock purchased were purchased through a private transaction

(a)

These shares of common stock purchased were purchased through a private transaction

 

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10. Contingency

On December 29, 2017, BHCMC, received a ruling from the Kansas Supreme Court in the Matter of the Appeal of BHCMC, LLC d/b/a Boot Hill Casino & Resort, concerning the request for refund for sales/use taxes paid for slot machines owned by the Kansas Lottery. The Kansas Department of Revenue appealed from a Board of Tax Appeals summary decision granting a compensating use tax refund to BHCMC. The Kansas Supreme Court addressed “whether such a tax can be imposed on Boot Hill (BHCMC) for electronic gaming machines it does not—and, under the law and its management agreement with Kansas Lottery, cannot—own”. The Court ruled that “Boot Hill did not exercise a right or power incident to ownership of personal property in order to be subject to a compensating use tax for that property.” Because BHCMC has not exercised such a power or right, the Court affirmed Board of Tax Appeals' refund decision and the ruling of the Kansas Court of Appeals panel decision. Management makes no assurances related to collection of, or the timeliness of, any actions realizing any direct monetary effects, if any, of the ruling. Therefore, the Company’s accounting of these sales/use tax refunds will be recognized as other income when payment is received from the State of Kansas.

For the quarter ended July 31, 2018, $279 was reported as a refund of sales/use tax in the consolidated statement of operations in connection with the above ruling. In addition, $1.3 million was received in August of 2018.

11. Subsequent Events:

 

The Company evaluated its OctoberJuly 31, 2017 2018 financial statements for subsequent events through the filing date of this report. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events, other than the activity described in Note 10, that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

 

ITEM 2.          MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OFOPERATIONS

 

THROUGHOUT THIS ITEM 2 ALL NON TABULAR FINANCIAL RESULTS ARE PRESENTED IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS EXCEPT WHERE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IS INDICATED.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements made in this report, other reports and proxy statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, communications to stockholders, press releases, and oral statements made by representatives of the Company that are not historical in nature, or that state the Company or management intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "could," "should," "will," "intended," "continue," "believe," "may," "expect," "hope," "anticipate," "goal," "forecast," "plan," "guidance" or "estimate" or the negative of these words, variations thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. It is important to note that any such performance and actual results, financial condition or business, could differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those set forthdiscussed in Item 1A.1A (Risk Factors)Facotrs) of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Item 1A. (Risk Factors) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 20172018, and reference toelsewhere herein or in other reports filed with the Cautionary Statements filed by us as Exhibit 99 to the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.SEC. Other unforeseen factors not identified herein could also have such an effect. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial condition or business over time.

 

The forward-looking statements in this report are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating such statements, a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results, performance, financial condition, cash flows, prospectsprospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include those set forth in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017 and the Cautionary Statements filed by us as Exhibit 99 to the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K,2018, including the following factors:

 

extensive regulation across our industries;

evolving government regulations and law;

the impactgeographic location of general economic trends on the Company's business;our casino;

sensitivity of demand related to changes in the U.S. dollar to foreign currency exchange rates;customer concentration risk;

risks associated with the potential acquisition of land at the Boot Hill Casino;

industrial business cycles;

market competition;

marketability restrictions of our common stock;

stock dilution caused by the annual employer match to our 401(k) plan;

the deferral or terminationpossibility of programs or contracts for convenience by customers;a reverse-stock split;

market acceptance of the Company's Aerospace Products and or other planned products or product enhancements;executive officers are family members;

increasednon-renewal of certain casino management contracts;

changes in regulations of financial reporting;

fluctuating fuel and energy costs and the downward pressure on demand for our aircraft business;costs;

fixed-price contracts;

development, production, testing and marketing of new products;

the ability to gain and maintain regulatory approvalstability of existing products and services and receive regulatory approval of new businesses and products;credit markets;

the actions of regulatory, legislative, executive or judicial decisions of the federal, state or local level with regard to our business and the impact of any such actions;cyber-security threats;

failure to retain/recruit key personnel;

the availability of government funding to vendors and customers;

any delays in receiving components from third party suppliers;

the competitive environment;

the bankruptcy or insolvency of one or more key customers or vendors;

new product offerings from competitors;

protection of intellectual property rights;

the ability to service, supply or visit the international market;

acts of terrorism and war and other uncontrollable events;war;

joint venturesinclement weather and other arrangements;natural disasters;

low priced penny-stock regulations;loss of key personnel;

general governance features;risks associated with international sales;

United Statesfuture acquisitions and other country defense spending cuts;investments;

our estimated effective income tax rates; estimated tax benefits; and meritschange of our tax position;control restrictions;

potential future acquisitions;impairment losses;

changes in laws, including increased tax rates, smoking bans, regulations or accounting standards, third-party relations and approvals, and decisions, disciplines and fines of courts, regulators and governmental bodies;

the ability to timely and cost-effectively integrate companies that we acquire into our operations;

construction factors, including delays, increased costs of labor and materials, availability of labor and materials, zoning issues, environmental restrictions, soil and water conditions, weather and other hazards, site access matters and building permit issues;

litigation outcomes and judicial and governmental body actions, including gaming legislative action, referenda, regulatory disciplinary actions and fines andextensive taxation;

access to insurance on reasonable terms for our assets;

cybersecurity incidents could disrupt business operations, result in the loss of critical and confidential information, and adversely impact our reputation and results of operations;

as a supplier of military and other equipment to the U.S. Government, we are subject to unusual risks, such as the right of the U.S. Government contractor to terminate contracts for convenience and to conduct audits and investigations of our operations and performance;

our reputation and ability to do business may be impacted by the improper conduct of employees, vendors, agents or business partners;

changes in legislation or government regulations or policies can have a significant impact on our results of operations; and

other factors disclosed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this report.

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Results of operations in any past period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for future periods. Fluctuations in operating results may also result in fluctuations in the price of the Company's common stock.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this Form 10-Q, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The forward-looking statements in this document are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended.

 

Investors should also be aware that while the Company, from time to time, communicates with securities analysts; it is against its policy to disclose any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, shareholders should not assume that the Company agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Furthermore, the Company has a policy against issuing or confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not the responsibility of Butler National Corporation.


   

Management Overview

 

Management is focused on increasing long-term shareholder value from increased cash generation, earnings growth, and prudently managing capital expenditures. We plan to do this by continuing to drive increased revenue from product and service innovations, strategic acquisitions, and targeted marketing programs.

 

Our revenue is primarily derived fromWe have two very different business segments;separate reporting segments: Aerospace Products and Professional Services. Aerospace Products and Professional Services do not share the same customers and suppliers and have substantially distinct businesses. The Aerospace Products operating segment provides products and services in the aerospace industry. Companies in Aerospace Products derive their revenue from system design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, installation, repairing, overhauling, servicing and distribution of aerostructures, avionics, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies and systems. The Professional Services operating segment provides services in the gaming industry. Professional Services companies manage two gaming and entertainment facilities and provide architectural and engineering services. These reporting segments operate through various Butler National subsidiaries and affiliates listed in the Company'sCompany’s fiscal year 2017 annual report2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Aerospace ProductsProducts.

  The Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing system integration, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing,segment includes the manufacture, sale and repairing products for classicservice of electronic equipment and current production aircraft. These products include JET autopilot servicesystems and repairs, Avcon provisions and system integration for special mission equipment installations, Butler Avionics equipment sales and installation, and Butler National electronic controls and safety equipment manufacture and sales. Aerospace customers range in size from owners and operators of small single engine airplanes to owners and operators of large commercial and military aircraft. Aerospace Products are sold to and serviced for customers located in many countries of the world.

Aerospace is the legacy part of the Butler National business. Organized over 57 years ago, this business is based upon design engineering and installation innovationstechnologies to enhance and support products related to airplanesaircraft. Additionally, we also operate several Federal Aviation Administration (the "FAA") Repair Stations. Companies in Aerospace Products concentrate on Learjets, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna turbine engine, Cessna multi-engine piston and groundDassault Falcon 20 aircraft. Specifically, the design, distribution and support equipment. These newfor products included:for older aircraft, or “Classic” aircraft are areas of focus for companies in Aerospace Products.

Products. The products that the companies within this group design, engineer, manufacture, integrate, install, repair and service include:

Aerial surveillance products

GARMIN GTN Global Position System Navigator with Communication Transceiver

Aerodynamic enhancement products

J.E.T autopilot products

Airspeed and altimeter systems

Load sharing systems and switching equipment

Avcon Fins

Noise suppression systems

ADS-B systems

Rate gyroscopes

Conversion of passenger configurations to cargo

Replacement vertical accelerometers

Cargo/sensor carrying pods

Transient suppression devices

Electronic navigation instruments, radios and transponders

Attitude heading reference systems

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Modifications. The companies in Aerospace Products have authority pursuant to Supplemental Type Certificates (“STCs”) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (“PMA”), issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to build required parts and subassemblies and to make applicable installations. Companies in Aerospace Products perform modifications in the 1960's,aviation industry including:

Aerial photograph capabilities

Extended tip fuel tanks

Aerodynamic improvements

Radar systems

Avionics systems

Reduced vertical separation minimums

Cargo doors

Special mission modifications

Conversion from passenger to freighter configuration

Stability enhancements

Extended doors

Traffic collision avoidance systems

Special Mission Electronics. We supply defense-related, commercial off-the-shelf products to various commercial entities and government agencies and subcontractors in order to update or extend the useful life of aircraft electronic load sharingwith older components and system switching equipment, a number of airplane electronic navigation instruments, radios and transponders; in the 1970's, ground based VOR navigation equipment sold worldwide and GPS equipment as we know it today in civilian use; in the 1980's, special mission modifications to business jets for aerial surveillance and conversion of passenger configurations to cargo; in the 1990's, classic aviation support of aging airplanes with enhanced protection of electrical systems through transient suppression devices (TSD), control electronics for military weapon systems and improved aerodynamic controltechnology. These products (Avcon Fins) allowing stability at higher gross weights for additional special mission applications; in the 2000's, improved accuracy of the airspeed and altimeter systems to allow less vertical separation between flying airplanes (RVSM) and acquisition of the JET autopilot product line to support and replace aged electronic equipment in the classic fleet of Learjet airplanes; and in the 2010's, the acquisition of Butler Avionics to provide additional classic airplane support by retrofit of avionics from the past 40 years to modern state of the art equipment for sale worldwide using FAA supplemental type certification (STC). Aerospace is preparing for the 2020's through the development and certification of ADS-B systems in support of the FAA "NextGen" update of the Air Traffic Control system in the United States and many other countries.include:

Cabling

HangFire Override Modules

Electronic control systems

Test equipment

Gun Control Units for Apache and Blackhawk helicopters

Gun Control Units for land and sea based military vehicles

 

Aerospace continues to be a focus for new product design and development. Butler National received FAA approvals of a number of products: Butler National's newly redesigned rate gyroscope for Learjets; the replacement vertical accelerometer safety device that resolves obsolescence as a key component of the legacy Learjet stall warning systems; Butler National's addition of the GARMIN GTN 650/750 Global Position System Navigator with Communication transceiver in the Learjet Model 50 series, 30 series and 20 series, Avcon's new cargo/sensor carrying pod that mounts to the bottom of a King Air aircraft, and the provisions for external stores on a Learjet Model 60 to enable it for special mission operations; and noise suppression for Learjet 20 series aircraft. We expect this segment will continue to grow in the future.

Professional ServicesServices. 

The Professional Services derives its revenue from (a) professionalsegment includes the management servicesof gaming facilities and related dining and entertainment facilities in theKansas and Oklahoma. We currently manage two gaming industry through Butler National Service Corporation ("BNSC") and BHCMC, LLC ("BHCMC"), and (b) professional architectural, engineering and management support services.

In the early 1990's, management determined that more revenue stable business units were needed to sustain the Company. Members of the Board of Directors had contacts with several American Indian tribes and other members of the Board were associated with gaming operators in Las Vegas. After enactment of the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ("IGRA") we reached out to various Indian tribes with land in the area to explore the opportunities for operations under IGRA. This resulted in the "Stables", an Indian owned casino on Modoc Indian land opened in September 1998 developed and managed by BNSC. The Stables Management Agreement has been available on the website maintained by the National Indian Gaming Commission ("NIGC"). The Stables Management Agreement was subsequently amended by various amendments dated April 30, 2003 (the "First Amendment"), November 30, 2006 (the "Second Amendment"), October 19, 2009 (the "Third Amendment") and September 22, 2011 (the "Fourth Amendment"). The result of the First Amendment, Second Amendment, Third Amendment and Fourth Amendment is to provide (a) that twenty (20%) of net profits from The Stables are distributed to BNSC, (b) to end per the joint venture agreement the participation of the Miami Indian tribe from the business and (c) to extend the duration of the Stables Management Agreement through September 30, 2018.

From this experience with IGRA and the success of the Indian gaming industry, we determined that the IGRA model may be applicable for state-owned gaming. We spent Butler National Corporation innovation, legal and market development funds to design and encourage the use of an Indian-owned gaming model in the State of Kansas. From these efforts, Kansas enacted the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act (KELA) in 2007 allowing four state-owned casinos to be developed in Kansas. In 2007, BNSC made application to manage a state-owned casino. In 2008, BNSC was awarded a fifteen year term to manage the Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City, Kansas pursuant to a Lottery Gaming Facility Management Contract (the "Boot Hill Casino Management Contract"). The Boot Hill Casino Management Contract was amended on December 29, 2009 (the "First Amendment to the Boot Hill Casino Management Contract") to bring the definition of "Fiscal Year" in line with the fiscal year of BNSC (May 1 to April 30). BHCMC was organized to be the manager of the Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City, Kansas. The casino opened in December 2009.

The terms of the agreement between the Kansas Lottery and BNSC/BHCMC required the completion of an addition to the Boot Hill Casino. The Phase II expansion of Boot Hill Casino began in early 2012 and was completed in January 2013. Phase II expansion of the unfinished gaming floor space built during Phase I construction and tenant improvements was funded by tenant improvement leases, gaming machine acquisitions, and casino earnings. The Phase II expansion included the interior finish of 15,000 square feet of casino shell and provided for up to 216 additional gaming machines. Part of the expansion included a breezeway connecting theentertainment facilities. Boot Hill Casino and the Dodge City special events center (United Wireless Arena). Resort features approximately 640 slot machines and 20 table games. Companies in

Professional Services also provide licensed architectural services, including commercial and industrial building design, and engineering services.

Boot Hill Casino nowHill. BNSC, via BHCMC, LLC (“BHCMC”), a company in Professional Services, has approximately 650 gaming machines on the floor. Boot Hill Casino acquired the naming rights to the City of Dodge City and Ford County owned conference center connected to the casino through the breezeway.managed The conference center is known as the Boot Hill Casino and Resort Conference Center.Center in Dodge City, Kansas (“Boot Hill”) since 2009 pursuant to the Lottery Gaming Facility Management Contract, by and among BNSC, BHCMC and the Kansas Lottery, originally dated December 8, 2009, as subsequently amended (“Boot Hill Agreement”). As required by Kansas law, all games, gaming equipment and gaming operations at Boot Hill are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery.

The Stables. Since 1998, Butler National Service Corporation, a company in Professional Services and our wholly-owned subsidiary, has managed a Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma owned casino known as The Stables Casino in Miami, Oklahoma (“The Stables”) pursuant to the Stables Management Agreement originally dated December 12, 1996 and approved by the NIGC on January 14, 1997 as subsequently amended (the “Stables Agreement”). Under the terms of the Stables Agreement, BNSC receives twenty percent (20%) of the net profits from The Stables. The Stables Agreement expires in September 30, 2018, and renewal is not planned.

Architectural and Engineering Services. Companies in Professional Services provide licensed architectural, including commercial and industrial building design, and engineering services.

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Results Overview

 

The sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 revenue decreased 6%increased 15% to $22.8$13.4 million compared to $24.2$11.6 million in the sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. In the sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 the professional services revenue was $14.8$7.9 million compared to $15.2$7.4 million in the sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 2016, a decrease2017, an increase of 3%7%. In the sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 the Aerospace Products revenue was $8.0$5.5 million compared to $9.0$4.2 million in the sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 2016, a decrease2017, an increase of 11%30%.

 

The sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 net income decreasedincreased to $322$509 compared to a net income of $743$238 in the sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.  The sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, operating income decreasedincreased to $1.0 million,$901, from an operating income of $1.9 million$646 in the sixthree months ending OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

  

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

SIXTHREE MONTHS ENDING OCTOBERJULY 31, 20172018 COMPARED TO SIXTHREE MONTHS ENDING OCTOBERJULY 31, 20162017

(dollars in thousands)

 

Six

Months

Ended

October 31, 2017

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Six

Months

Ended

October 31, 2016

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Percent

Change

2016-2017

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Services

 

$

14,781

 

 

 

65

%

 

$

15,206

 

 

 

63

%

 

 

-3%

Aerospace Products

 

 

8,024

 

 

 

35

%

 

 

8,996

 

 

 

37

%

 

 

-11%

Total revenue

 

 

22,805

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

24,202

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

-6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Costs of Professional Services

 

 

9,596

 

 

 

42

%

 

 

9,169

 

 

 

38

%

 

 

5%

Cost of Aerospace Products

 

 

5,833

 

 

 

26

%

 

 

6,569

 

 

 

27

%

 

 

-11%

Marketing and advertising

 

 

1,810

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

2,083

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

-13%

Employee benefits

 

 

935

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

914

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

2%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

982

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

1,014

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

-3%

General, administrative and other

 

 

2,686

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

2,578

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

4%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

21,842

 

 

 

96

%

 

 

22,327

 

 

 

92

%

 

 

-2%

Operating income

 

$

963

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

1,875

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

-49%

(dollars in thousands)

 

Three

Months

Ended

July 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Three

Months

Ended

July 31,

2017

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2017-2018

 

Revenue:

                    

Professional Services

 $7,948   59

%

 $7,439   64

%

  7

%

Aerospace Products

  5,456   41

%

  4,210   36

%

  30

%

Total revenue

  13,404   100

%

  11,649   100

%

  15

%

                     

Costs and expenses:

                    

Costs of Professional Services

  4,812   36

%

  4,834   42

%

  0

%

Cost of Aerospace Products

  4,130   31

%

  3,033   26

%

  36

%

Marketing and advertising

  975   7

%

  853   7

%

  14

%

Employee benefits

  505   4

%

  476   4

%

  6

%

Depreciation and amortization

  388   3

%

  482   4

%

  -20

%

General, administrative and other

  1,693   12

%

  1,325   11

%

  28

%

Total costs and expenses

  12,503   93

%

  11,003   94

%

  14

%

Operating income

 $901   7

%

 $646   6

%

  39

%

 

Revenue:

 

Revenue decreased 6% increased 15% to $22.8$13.4 million in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to $24.2$11.6 million in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the decreaseincrease in revenue.

 

 

Professional Services derives its revenue from (a) professional management services in the gaming industry through Butler National Service Corporation ("BNSC") and BHCMC, LLC ("BHCMC"), and (b) professional architectural, engineering and management support services. Revenue from Professional Services decreased 3%increased 7% for the sixthree months to $14.8$7.9 million at OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 compared to $15.2$7.4 million at Octoberin the three months ended July 31, 2016.2017.

 

 

Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue decreased 11%increased 30% for the sixthree months to $8.0$5.5 million at OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 compared to $9.0$4.2 million at OctoberJuly 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in aircraft modification revenue of $1.0 million.2017.

 

Costs and expenses:

 

Costs and expenses related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include the cost of engineering, labor, materials, equipment utilization, control systems, security and occupancy.

  

Costs and expenses decreased 2%increased 14% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 to $21.8$12.5 million compared to $22.3$11.0 million in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Costs and expenses were 96%93% of total revenue in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, as compared to 92%94% of total revenue in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

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Costs of Professional Services increased 5% remained constant in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017 to $9.62018 at $4.8 million compared to $9.2$4.8 million in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Costs were 36% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2018, as compared to 42% of total revenue in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017, as compared to 38% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2016.2017.

   

Costs of Aerospace Products decreased increased by 11%36% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 to $5.8$4.1 million compared to $6.6$3.0 million for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Costs were 31% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2018, as compared to 26% of total revenue in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017, as compared to 27% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2016.2017.

 

Marketing and advertising expenses decreased increased by 13%14% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, to $1.8 million$975 compared to $2.1 million$853 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Expenses were 8%7% of total revenue in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, as compared to 8%7% of total revenue in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Marketing and advertising expenses include advertising, sales and marketing labor, gaming development costs, and casino and product promotions.

  

Employee benefits expenses as a percent of total revenue was 4% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to 4% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. These expenses increased 2% to $935$505 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017, compared to $9142018, from $476 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. These expenses include the employers' share of all federal, state and local taxes, paid time off for vacation, holidays and illness, employee health and life insurance programs and employer matching contributions to retirement plans.

  

Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percent of total revenue was 4%3% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to 4% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. These expenses decreased 3%20% to $1.0 million$388 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, from $1.0 million$482 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. These expenses include depreciation related to owned assets being depreciated over various useful lives and amortization of intangible items including the Kansas privilege fee related to the Boot Hill Casino being expensed over the term of the gaming contract with the State of Kansas. Phase II expansion to Boot Hill Casino was formally completed in early January 2013 and we began depreciation on $4.9 million of assets with various useful lives. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 was $714$245 compared to $703$351 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

 

General, administrative and other expensesexpenses as a percent of total revenue was 12% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to 11% in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. These expenses increased 4%28% to $2.7$1.7 million in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, from $2.6$1.3 million in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

 

Other income (expense):

 

Interest expense and other incomewere $167$209 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared with interest expense and other income of $242($86) in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.  Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $83$29 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 compared to $109$43 in the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

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Operations by Segment

 

We have two operating segments, Professional Services and Aerospace Products. The Professional Services segment includes revenue contributions and expenditures associated with casino management services and professional architectural, engineering and management support services. Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft.

The following table presents a summary of our operating segment information for the six months ended October 31, 2017 and October 31, 2016:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Six

Months

Ended

October 31, 2017

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Six

Months

Ended

October 31, 2016

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Percent

Change

2016-2017

 

Professional Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot Hill Casino

 

$

14,543

 

 

 

98

%

 

$

14,956

 

 

 

98

%

 

 

-3

%

Management/Professional Services

 

 

238

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

250

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

-5

%

Revenue

 

 

14,781

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

15,206

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

-3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of Professional Services

 

 

9,596

 

 

 

65

%

 

 

9,169

 

 

 

60

%

 

 

5

%

Expenses

 

 

4,617

 

 

 

31

%

 

 

5,086

 

 

 

34

%

 

 

-9

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

14,213

 

 

 

96

%

 

 

14,255

 

 

 

94

%

 

 

0

%

Professional Services operating income before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 

$

568

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

951

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

-40

%

(dollars in thousands)

 

Six

Months

Ended

October 31, 2017

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Six

Months

Ended

October 31, 2016

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Percent

Change

2016-2017

 

Aerospace Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

8,024

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

8,996

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

-11

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of Aerospace Products

 

 

5,833

 

 

 

73

%

 

 

6,569

 

 

 

73

%

 

 

-11

%

Expenses

 

 

1,796

 

 

 

22

%

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

17

%

 

 

19

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

7,629

 

 

 

95

%

 

 

8,072

 

 

 

90

%

 

 

-5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace Products operating income

 

$

395

 

 

 

5

%

 

$

924

 

 

 

10

%

 

 

-57

%

Professional Services

Revenue from Professional Services decreased 3% for the six months ended October 31, 2017 to $14.8 million compared to $15.2 million for the six months ended October 31, 2016.

In the six months ended October 31, 2017
Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $19.3 million compared to $19.9 million for the six months ended October 31, 2016. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $6.5 million resulting in gaming revenue of $12.8 million for the six months ended October 31, 2017, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $6.6 million resulting in gaming revenue of $13.3 million for the six months ended October 31, 2016.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino increased 6% to $1.7 million for the six months ended October 31, 2017, from $1.6 million for the six months ended October 31, 2016.

The remaining management and Professional Services revenue includes professional management services in the gaming industry, and licensed architectural services.  Professional Services revenue excluding Boot Hill Casino decreased 5% to $238 for the six months ended October 31, 2017
, compared to $250 for the six months ended October 31, 2016.

Costs of Professional Services increased 5% in the six months ended October 31, 2017 to $9.6 million compared to $9.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2016. Costs were 65% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 60% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2016.

Expenses decreased 9% in the six months ended October 31, 2017 to $4.6 million compared to $5.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 2016. Expenses were 31% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 34% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2016.

Aerospace Products

Revenue decreased 11% to $8.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2017, compared to $9.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in aircraft modification revenue of $1.0 million. We have invested in the development of several STCs. These STCs are state of the art avionics and we are aggressively marketing both domestically and internationally.

Costs of Aerospace Products decreased by 11% in the six months ended October 31, 2017 to $5.8 million compared to $6.6 million for the six months ended October 31, 2016.  Costs were 73% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 73% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2016.

Expenses increased 19% in the six months ended October 31, 2017 to $1.8 million compared to $1.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2016.  Expenses were 22% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 17% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2016.

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2018 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2017

(dollars in thousands)

 

Three

Months

Ended

October 31, 2017

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Three

Months

Ended

October 31, 2016

 

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Percent

Change

2016-2017

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Services

 

$

7,342

 

 

 

66

%

 

$

7,722

 

 

 

60

%

 

 

-5

%

Aerospace Products

 

 

3,814

 

 

 

34

%

 

 

5,091

 

 

 

40

%

 

 

-25

%

Total revenue

 

 

11,156

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

12,813

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

-13

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of Professional Services

 

 

4,763

 

 

 

43

%

 

 

4,649

 

 

 

36

%

 

 

2

%

Cost of Aerospace Products

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

25

%

 

 

3,698

 

 

 

29

%

 

 

-24

%

Marketing and advertising

 

 

956

 

 

 

9

%

 

 

1,071

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

-11

%

Employee benefits

 

 

459

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

438

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

5

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

500

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

507

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

-1

%

General, administrative and other

 

 

1,361

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

10

%

 

 

6

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

10,839

 

 

 

97

%

 

 

11,649

 

 

 

91

%

 

 

-7

%

Operating income (loss)

 

$

317

 

 

 

3

%

 

 

1,164

 

 

 

9

%

 

 

-73

%

Revenue:

Revenue decreased 13% to $11.2 million in the three months ended October 31, 2017, compared to $12.8 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the decrease in revenue.

Professional Services derives its revenue from (a) professional management services in the gaming industry through Butler National Service Corporation ("BNSC") and BHCMC, LLC ("BHCMC"), and (b) professional architectural, engineering and management support services. Revenue from Professional Services decreased 5% for the three months to $7.3 million at October 31, 2017 compared to $7.7 million at October 31, 2016.

Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue decreased 25% for the three months to $3.8 million at October 31, 2017 compared to $5.1 million at October 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in aircraft modification revenue of $1.2 million.

Costs and expenses:

Costs and expenses related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include the cost of engineering, labor, materials, equipment utilization, control systems, security and occupancy.

Costs and expenses decreased 7% in the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $10.8 million compared to $11.6 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Costs and expenses were 97% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 91% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016.

Costs of Professional Services increased by 2% in the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $4.8 million compared to $4.6 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Costs were 43% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 36% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016.

Costs of Aerospace Products decreased by 24% in the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $2.8 million compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended October 31, 2016. Costs were 25% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 29% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016.

Marketing and advertising expenses decreased by 11% in the three months ended October 31, 2017, to $1.0 million compared to $1.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Expenses were 9% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 8% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Marketing and advertising expenses include advertising, sales and marketing labor, gaming development costs, and casino and product promotions.

Employee benefits expenses as a percent of total revenue was 4% in the three months ended October 31, 2017, compared to 4% in the three months ended October 31, 2016. These expenses increased 5% to $459 in the three months ended October 31, 2017, from $438 in the three months ended October 31, 2016. These expenses include the employers' share of all federal, state and local taxes, paid time off for vacation, holidays and illness, employee health and life insurance programs and employer matching contributions to retirement plans.

Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percent of total revenue was 4% in the three months ended October 31, 2017, compared to 4% in the three months ended October 31, 2016. These expenses decreased 1% to $500 in the three months ended October 31, 2017, from $507 in the three months ended October 31, 2016. These expenses include depreciation related to owned assets being depreciated over various useful lives and amortization of intangible items including the Kansas privilege fee related to the Boot Hill Casino being expensed over the term of the gaming contract with the State of Kansas. Phase II expansion to Boot Hill Casino was formally completed in early January 2013 and we began depreciation on $4.9 million of assets with various useful lives. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended October 31, 2017 was $364 compared to $356 in the three months ended October 31, 2016.

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 12% in the three months ended October 31, 2017, compared to 10% in the three months ended October 31, 2016. These expenses increased 6% to $1.4 million in the three months ended October 31, 2017, from $1.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016.

Other income (expense):

Interest Expense and other income were $81 in the three months ended October 31, 2017, compared with interest expense and other income of $105 in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $40 in the three months ended October 31, 2017 compared to $53 in the three months ended October 31, 2016.


Operations by Segment

 

We have two operating segments, Professional Services and Aerospace Products. The Professional Services segment includes revenue contributions and expenditures associated with casino management services and professional architectural, engineering and management support services. Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft.

 

The following table presents a summary of our operating segment information for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and OctoberJuly 31, 2016:2017:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Three

Months

Ended

October 31, 2017

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Three

Months

Ended

October 31, 2016

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Percent

Change

2016-2017

 

 

Three

Months

Ended

July 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Three

Months

Ended

July 31,

2017

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2017-2018

 

Professional Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Boot Hill Casino

 

$

7,231

 

98

%

 

$

7,624

 

99

%

 

-5

%

 $7,841   99

%

 $7,299   98

%

  7

%

Management/Professional Services

 

 

111

 

 

2

%

 

 

98

 

 

1

%

 

 

13

%

  107   1

%

  140   2

%

  -24

%

Revenue

 

 

7,342

 

100

%

 

7,722

 

100

%

 

-5

%

  7,948   100

%

  7,439   100

%

  7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Costs of Professional Services

 

 

4,763

 

65

%

 

4,649

 

60

%

 

2

%

  4,812   60

%

  4,834   65

%

  0

%

Expenses

 

 

2,365

 

 

32

%

 

 

2,568

 

 

33

%

 

 

-8

%

  2,592   33

%

  2,252   30

%

  15

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

7,128

 

 

97

%

 

 

7,217

 

 

93

%

 

 

-1

%

  7,404   93

%

  7,086   95

%

  4

%

Professional Services operating income before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 

$

214

 

 

3

%

 

$

505

 

 

7

%

 

 

-58

%

 $544   7

%

 $353   5

%

  54

%

  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Three

Months

Ended

October 31, 2017

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Three

Months

Ended

October 31, 2016

 

Percent

of Total

Revenue

 

 

Percent

Change

2016-2017

 

 

Three

Months

Ended

July 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Three

Months

Ended

July 31,

2017

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2017-2018

 

Aerospace Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Revenue

 

$

3,814

 

100

%

 

$

5,091

 

100

%

 

-25

%

 $5,456   100

%

 $4,210   100

%

  30

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Costs of Aerospace Products

 

 

2,800

 

73

%

 

3,698

 

73

%

 

-24

%

  4,130   75

%

  3,033   72

%

  36

%

Expenses

 

 

911

 

 

24

%

 

 

734

 

 

14

%

 

 

24

%

  969   18

%

  884   21

%

  10

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

3,711

 

 

97

%

 

 

4,432

 

 

87

%

 

 

-16

%

  5,099   93

%

  3,917   93

%

  30

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Aerospace Products operating income

 

$

103

 

 

3

%

 

$

659

 

 

13

%

 

 

-84

%

 $357   7

%

 $293   7

%

  22

%

  

Professional Services

 

 

Revenue from Professional Services decreased 5%increased 7% for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 to $7.3$7.9 million compared to $7.7$7.4 million for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

In the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017
2018 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $9.6$10.4 million compared to $10.1$9.7 million for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $3.2$3.4 million resulting in gaming revenue of $6.4$7.0 million for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $3.3 million resulting in gaming revenue of $6.8$6.4 million for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino increased to $871$876 for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to $841$873 for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

The remaining management and Professional Services revenue includes professional management services in the gaming industry, and licensed architectural services.  Professional Services revenue excluding Boot Hill Casino increased 13%decreased 24% to $111$107 for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017
,2018, compared to $98$140 for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

   

 

Costs of Professional Services increased 2%remained constant in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017 to2018 at $4.8 million compared to $4.6$4.8 million in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Costs were 60% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2018, as compared to 65% of segment total revenue in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017, as compared to 60% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016.2017.

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Expenses decreased 8%increased 15% in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 to $2.4$2.6 million compared to $2.6$2.3 million in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. Expenses were 32% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 33% of segment total revenue in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2018, as compared to 30% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2017.

  

Aerospace Products

  

 

Revenue decreased 25%increased 30% to $3.8$5.5 million in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to $5.1$4.2 million in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. The decrease is primarilyincrease in revenue was due to an increase of $762 in modification business and a decrease$484 increase in aircraft modification revenue of $1.0 million.avionics business. We have invested in the development of several STCs. These STCs are state of the art avionics and we are aggressively marketing both domestically and internationally.

  

 

Costs of Aerospace Products decreasedincreased by 24%36% in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 to $2.8$4.1 million compared to $3.7$3.0 million for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.  Costs were 73%75% of segment total revenue in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, as compared to 73%72% of segment total revenue in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

 

 

Expenses increased 24%10% in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 to $911$969 compared to $734$884 in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.  Expenses were 24%18% of segment total revenue in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, as compared to 14%21% of segment total revenue in the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017.

  

Employees

 

Other than persons employed by our gaming subsidiariessubsidiaries there were 8893 full time and 36 part time employees on OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, compared to 8387 full time and 2 part time employees on OctoberJuly 31, 2016.2017. As of December 8, 2017,September 7, 2018, staffing is 8895 full time and 3 part time employees. Our staffing at Boot Hill Casino & Resort on OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 was 168186 full time and 8266 part time employees compared to 173 full time and 90 part time employees on July 31, 2017. At September 7, 2018 there are 182 full time and 65 part time employees on October 31, 2016. At December 8, 2017 there are 173 full time and 7268 part time employees. None of the employees are subject to any collective bargaining agreements.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

  

We believe that our current banks will provide the necessary capital for our business operations. However, we continue to maintain contact with other banks that have an interest in funding our working capital needs to continue our growth in operations in fiscal 20182019 and beyond.

  

The ownership structure of BHCMC, LLC is now:

  

Membership Interest

 

Members of

Board of Managers

 

Equity Ownership

 

Income

(Loss) Sharing

 

 

Members of

Board of

Managers

  

Equity

Ownership

  

Income

(Loss) Sharing

 

Class A

 

 

3

 

 

20%

 

 

40%

 

  3   20%   40% 

Class B

 

 

4

 

 

80%

 

 

60%

 

  4   80%   60% 

  

Our wholly owned subsidiary, Butler National Service Corporation continues friendly discussions with the other member of BHCMC, LLC to explore the possible acquisition by Butler National Service Corporation of the other member's 20% equity interest in BHCMC, LLC.   If and when a definitive agreement is reached, such definitive agreement and a press release concerning the acquisition will be issued to describe the terms of the agreement and the intentions of the members.   We have not set a definitive timetable for our discussions and there can be no assurances that the process will result in any transaction being announced or completed.  At present there is no disagreement between the members of BHCMC, LLC.   We do not plan to disclose or comment on developments until further disclosure is deemed appropriate.

  

BHCMC, LLC, rents the casino building under the terms of a 25 year lease from BHC Development L.C. ("BHCD"). Butler National Service Corporation continues friendly discussions with BHC Development L.C. to explore the possible acquisition by Butler National Service Corporation of the casino building and related land. If and when a definitive agreement is reached, such definitive agreement and press release concerning the acquisition will be issued to describe the terms of the agreement and the intentions of the members. Butler National Corporation, its management, and its subsidiaries have no ownership interest in BHCI or BHCD.



Analysis and Discussion of Cash Flow

 

DuringDuring the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 our cash position decreasedincreased by $997.$192. Net income was $615$922 for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018. Cash flows provided by operating activities was $1.4$1.5 million for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017. For the six months ended October 31, 2017, non-cash2018. Non-cash activities consisting of depreciation and amortization provided $1.8$750 million. Customer deposits decreasedincreased our cash position by $524$1.3 million while inventories decreased our cash position by $540.$391. Accounts receivable increaseddecreased our cash position by $1.2 million.$118. Gaming facility mandated payments decreased our cash position by $67.$282. Prepaid expenses and other assets decreased our cash by $57.$462. A decrease in accounts payable, and a decrease in accrued expenses, and an increase in other current liabilities decreased our cash by an additional $1.1 million.$408.

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Cash used in investing activities was $1.2 millionwas $227 for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018. We invested $65 in building additions, $410$20 to purchase equipment, $351$66 in furniture and fixtures and $363$141 to develop and enhance STCs.

  

Cash used in financing activities was $1.2$1.1 million for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018. We made repayments on our debt of $1.2 million$403 and increaseddecreased promissory notes by $347.$711. We made a distribution to our non-controlling member of $360, and purchased company common stock of $3$6. The stock was acquired and placed such stock in treasury.

  

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates:

  

We discuss our criticalbelieve that there are several accounting policies that are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies affect the reported amount of revenue and other significant areas involving management judgments and estimates. These significant accounting policies relate to revenue recognition, the use of estimates, long-lived assets, and Supplemental Type Certificates. These policies and our procedures related to these policies are described in Item 7, “Management'sdetail below and under specific areas within this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,”Operations."

Revenue Recognition: See footnote 3 to the consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and any such differences may be material to our Annual Report on Form 10-Kfinancial statements.

Significant estimates include assumptions about collection of accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, the valuation of long-lived assets, including the STC’s, valuation for deferred tax assets and useful life of fixed and other long-term assets.

Long-lived Assets: The Company accounts for its long-lived assets in accordance with ASC Topic 360-10, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." ASC Topic 360-10 requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the historical cost carrying value of an asset may no longer be appropriate. The Company assesses recoverability of the carrying value of an asset by estimating the future net cash flows expected to result from the asset, including eventual disposition. If the future net cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the difference between the asset's carrying value and fair value or disposable value.

Supplemental Type Certificates: Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) are authorizations granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for specific modification of a certain aircraft. The STC authorizes us to perform modifications, installations, and assemblies on applicable customer-owned aircraft. Costs incurred to obtain STCs are capitalized and subsequently amortized over a seven year ended April 30, 2017 filed with the SEC on July 21, 2017. We have made no significant change in our critical accounting policies since April 30, 2017.life. The legal life of an STC is indefinite.

 

Changing Prices and Inflation

  

We have experienced upward pressure from inflation in fiscal year 2018.2019. From fiscal year 20172018 to fiscal year 2018 a majority2019 most of the increases we experienced were in material costs. This additional cost may not be transferable to our customers resulting in lower income in the future. We anticipate fuel costs and possibly interest rates to rise in fiscal 20182019 and 2019.2020.

  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

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Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are a smaller reporting Company as defined by Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information required under this item.

  

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

  

We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Our principal executive and financial officers have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q and have determined that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective, based on criteria in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO").

  

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures: Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) under the Exchange Act are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

  

In connection with the preparation of this Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and proceduresprocedures as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of OctoberJuly 31, 2017.2018.

  

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Limitations on Controls

 

Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

  

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: In our opinion there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

   

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

 

As of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, there are no significant known legal proceedings pending against us. We consider all such unknown proceedings, if any, to be ordinary litigation incident to the character of the business. We believe that the resolution of any claims will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company.

Item 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

 

 

Item 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

There are no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Item 1A of our Form 10-K or to the Cautionary Statements filed by us as Exhibit 99 to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017.2018.

 

 

Item 2.

 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company during the second fiscal quarter of 2018.

Period

Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)

Average Price Paid per Share

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b)

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (b)

August 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017

-

$ -

-

$                             468,000

 

September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017

-

$ -

-

$                             468,000

 

October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017

8,607

$   0.30

8,607

$                             465,000

 

Total

8,607

$   0.30

8,607

  

(a) As announced on December 20, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of Butler National common stock in the open market or otherwise, at an aggregate purchase price of $500,000. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by Buter National's management based on market conditions and other factors. The program is currently authorized through May 1, 2018.

  The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company during the first fiscal quarter of 2018.

Period

 

Total Number

of Shares

Purchased (a)

  

Average

Price Paid

per Share

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

  

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

 

May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018

  -  $-   -  $531,000 

June 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018

  -  $-   -  $531,000 

July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2018

  25,277  $0.26   25,277  $525,000 

Total

  25,277  $0.26   25,277     
(a) Our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of Butler National common stock in the open market or otherwise, at an aggregate purchase price of $500,000. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by Butler National's management based on market conditions and other factors. The program is currently authorized through May 1, 2018.

Item 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

 

None.

 

Item 4.

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

 

OTHER INFORMATION.

 

 

None.

 

Item 6.

 

EXHIBITS.

 

 

 

 

3.1

Articles of Incorporation, as amended and restated are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Form DEF 14A filed on December 26, 2001.

 

 

 

 

3.2

Bylaws, as amended, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of our Form 10-Q filed on March 14, 2013.

 

 

4.1

 

4.1Rights Agreement, dated August 2, 2011, by and between Butler National Corporation and UMB Bank, N.A., as Rights Agent, which includes the formincorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Certificate of Designations, setting forth the terms of the Series C Participating Preferred Stock, par value $5.00 per share, as Exhibit A, the form of Right Certificate as Exhibit B and the summary of the rights as Exhibit C.

our 10-Q filed on December 13, 2016.

 

31.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

 

 

 

 

31.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

 

 

 

 

32.1

Certifications of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

 

32.2

Certifications of Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

99.1

Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017.

99.2

Investor Presentation for the 2017Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Butler National Corporation, which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 2017.

 

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The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and April 30, 2017,2018, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016 and six months ended October 31, 2017, and 2016, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

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SIGNATURES

  

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

  

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

(Registrant)

 

 

December 15, 2017September 14, 2018

/s/ Clark D. Stewart

Date

Clark D. Stewart

 

(President and Chief Executive Officer)

 

 

December 15, 2017September 14, 2018

/s/ Tad M. McMahon

Date

Tad M. McMahon

 

(Chief Financial Officer)

     

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Exhibit Index

  

Exhibit

Number

Description of Exhibit

3.1

Articles of Incorporation, as amended and restated are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Form DEF 14A filed on December 26, 2001.

 

 

3.2

Bylaws, as amended, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of our Form 10-Q filed on

March 14, 2013.

 

 

4.1

Rights Agreement, dated August 2, 2011, by and between Butler National Corporation and UMB Bank, N.A., as Rights Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of our 10-Q filed on December 13, 2016

31.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

 

 

31.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

 

 

32.1

Certifications of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.2

Certifications of Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

99.1

Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017.

99.2

Investor Presentation for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Butler National Corporation, which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 7, 2017.

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The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and April 30, 2017,2018, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016 and six months ended October 31, 2017, and 2016, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixthree months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

 

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