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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 JanuaryOctober 31, 20192019

 

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:Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

None

None

None

Not Applicable
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock $.01 Par Value
(Title of Class)

 

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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 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

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 Exchange 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 March 15,December 13, 2019 was 64,050,50867,954,200 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 – JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 (unaudited) and April 30, 2018 (audited)2019 (Audited)

3

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - NineSix Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Six Months Ended October 31, 2019 and 2018

56

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - NineSix Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018

67

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

78

 

 

 

Item 2

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

1012

 

 

 

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2120

 

 

 

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

21

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

22

 

 

 

Item 1A

Risk Factors

22

 

 

 

Item 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

22

 

 

 

Item 3

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

22

 

 

 

Item 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

22

 

 

 

Item 5

Other Information

22

 

 

 

Item 6

Exhibits

22

 

 

 

Signatures

23

 

 

Exhibit Index

24

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of JanuaryOctober 31,2019 and and April 30, 20182019

(in thousands except per share data)

  

January 31, 2019

  

April 30, 2018

 
  

(unaudited)

     

ASSETS

        

CURRENT ASSETS:

        

Cash

 $8,803  $7,353 

Accounts receivable

  3,775   3,107 

Income tax receivable, net

  -   219 

Inventories

        

Parts and raw materials

  6,766   5,858 

Work in process

  1,824   1,234 

Finished goods

  73   27 

Total inventory net of allowances

  8,663   7,119 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  1,407   978 

Total current assets

  22,648   18,776 
         

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

        

Land and building

  6,917   5,232 

Aircraft

  6,157   6,157 

Machinery and equipment

  4,001   3,922 

Office furniture and fixtures

  7,365   6,658 

Leasehold improvements

  4,032   4,032 
   28,472   26,001 

Accumulated depreciation

  (16,485

)

  (15,725

)

Total property, plant and equipment

  11,987   10,276 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $5,808 at January 31, 2019 and $5,164 at April 30, 2018)

  6,510   6,597 
         

OTHER ASSETS:

        

Deferred tax asset

  193   193 

Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $9,136 at January 31, 2019 and $8,213 at April 30, 2018)

  4,788   5,589 

Total other assets

  4,981   5,782 

Total assets

 $46,126  $41,431 
         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        
CURRENT LIABILITIES:        

Promissory notes

 $-  $2,387 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  1,441   1,612 

Current maturities of capital lease obligation

  8   - 

Accounts payable

  1,695   2,215 

Customer deposits

  3,260   1,396 

Gaming facility mandated payment

  975   1,219 

Compensation and compensated absences

  1,695   1,439 

Income taxes payable

  996   - 

Other current liabilities

  310   162 

Total current liabilities

  10,380   10,430 
         

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

  686   1,735 

Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities

  1,691   - 

Total long-term liabilities

  2,377   1,735 
         

Total liabilities

  12,757   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 64,050,508 shares at January 31, 2019 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, 2,146,346 shares at January 31, 2019 and 1,453,537 shares at April 30, 2018

  (1,165

)

  (951

)

Retained earnings

  13,630   10,060 

Total stockholders' equity Butler National Corporation

  27,358   24,002 

Noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  6,011   5,264 

Total stockholders' equity

  33,369   29,266 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $46,126  $41,431 

 

  

October 31, 2019

  

April 30, 2019

 
  

(unaudited)

     

ASSETS

        

CURRENT ASSETS:

        

Cash

 $17,025  $9,014 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

  2,459   3,265 

Asset held for sale, net of accumulated depreciation

  -   447 

Income tax receivable

  -   27 

Inventories

        

Parts and raw materials

  7,039   7,370 

Work in process

  1,483   1,441 

Finished goods

  70   74 

Total inventory, net of allowance

  8,592   8,885 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  2,054   1,646 

Total current assets

  30,130   23,284 
         

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

        

Finance lease right-to-use assets

  43,680   1,699 

Land and building

  5,765   5,765 

Aircraft

  8,723   8,467 

Machinery and equipment

  4,083   4,075 

Office furniture and fixtures

  7,594   7,487 

Leasehold improvements

  4,032   4,032 
   73,877   31,525 

Accumulated depreciation

  (18,971)  (16,714)

Total property, plant and equipment

  54,906   14,811 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $6,539 at October 31, 2019 and $6,054 at April 30, 2019)

  6,228   6,407 
         

OTHER ASSETS:

        

Deferred tax asset

  295   295 

Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $9,767 at October 31, 2019 and $9,370 at April 30, 2019)

  3,708   4,105 

Total other assets

  4,003   4,400 

Total assets

 $95,267  $48,902 
         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

        

Current maturities of long-term debt

 $1,305  $1,899 

Current maturities of finance lease liability

  1,118   8 

Accounts payable

  1,513   1,774 

Customer deposits

  2,851   2,758 

Gaming facility mandated payment

  1,286   1,280 

Compensation and compensated absences

  1,814   1,664 

Deferred tax liability, current

  236   236 

Income taxes payable

  1,300   - 

Other current liabilities

  338   230 

Total current liabilities

  11,761   9,849 
         
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES        

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

  1,672   2,076 

Finance lease liability, net of current maturities

  42,083   1,689 

Deferred tax liability

  944   944 

Total long-term liabilities

  44,699   4,709 

Total liabilities

  56,460   14,558 
         

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 71,008,122 shares, and outstanding 67,954,200 shares at October 31, 2019 and issued 71,008,122 shares, and outstanding 68,281,071 shares at April 30, 2019

  710   710 

Capital contributed in excess of par

  14,862   14,767 

Treasury stock at cost, 3,053,922 shares at October 31, 2019 and 2,727,051 shares at April 30, 2019

  (1,525)  (1,387)

Retained earnings

  18,204   13,913 

Total Butler National Corporation's stockholders' equity

  32,251   28,003 

Noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  6,556   6,341 

Total stockholders' equity

  38,807   34,344 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $95,267  $48,902 

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

statements

 

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARYOctober 31,2019 AND 2018

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

January 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 

REVENUE:

        

Professional Services

 $7,617  $7,559 

Aerospace Products

  6,675   3,451 

Total revenue

  14,292   11,010 
         

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

        

Cost of Professional Services

  4,996   4,747 

Cost of Aerospace Products

  3,642   2,636 

Marketing and advertising

  1,021   920 

Employee benefits

  532   480 

Depreciation and amortization

  415   362 

General, administrative and other

  1,873   1,426 

Total costs and expenses

  12,479   10,571 
         

OPERATING INCOME

  1,813   439 
         

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

        

Interest expense

  (44

)

  (83

)

Other income, net

  -   1 

Refund of sales/use tax

  385   - 

Total other income (expense)

  341   (82

)

         

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  2,154   357 
         

INCOME TAXES:

        

Provision for income taxes

  495   10 
         

NET INCOME

  1,659   347 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  (319

)

  (327

)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 $1,340  $20 
         

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.02  $0.00 
         

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  63,976,255   64,506,986 
         

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.02  $0.00 
         

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  63,976,255   64,506,986 

 

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 
  

October 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 

REVENUE:

        

Professional Services

 $8,107  $7,858 

Aerospace Products

  11,330   7,439 

Total revenue

  19,437   15,297 
         

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

        

Cost of Professional Services

  4,006   4,926 

Cost of Aerospace Products

  6,563   4,331 

Marketing and advertising

  1,035   1,060 

Employee benefits

  526   481 

Depreciation and amortization

  1,276   395 

General, administrative and other

  1,804   2,286 

Total costs and expenses

  15,210   13,479 
         

OPERATING INCOME

  4,227   1,818 
         

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

        

Interest expense

  (1,087)  (55)

Refund of sales/use tax

  -   1,330 

Total other income (expense)

  (1,087)  1,275 
         

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  3,140   3,093 
         

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

        

Provision for income taxes

  825   637 
         

NET INCOME

  2,315   2,456 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  (85)  (735)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 $2,230  $1,721 
         

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.03  $0.03 
         

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  68,104,433   63,820,359 
         

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.03  $0.03 
         

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  68,104,433   63,820,359 

 

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

 

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARYsix months ended October 31,2019 AND and 2018

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 
 

NINE MONTHS ENDED

January 31,

  

October 31,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

REVENUE:

                

Professional Services

 $23,423  $22,340  $16,223  $15,806 

Aerospace Products

  19,570   11,476   20,230   12,895 

Total revenue

  42,993   33,816   36,453   28,701 
                

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

                

Cost of Professional Services

  14,735   14,344   7,856   9,738 

Cost of Aerospace Products

  12,102   8,469   11,532   8,461 

Marketing and advertising

  3,056   2,729   2,139   2,035 

Employee benefits

  1,518   1,416   1,073   987 

Depreciation and amortization

  1,198   1,344   2,515   783 

General, administrative and other

  5,852   4,112   3,590   3,979 

Total costs and expenses

  38,461   32,414   28,705   25,983 
                

OPERATING INCOME

  4,532   1,402   7,748   2,718 
                

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

                

Interest expense

  (169

)

  (250

)

  (2,184)  (124)

Other income, net

  -   1 

Refund of sales/use tax

  1,995   -   -   1,610 

Gain on sale of airplane

  529   - 

Total other income (expense)

  1,826   (249

)

  (1,655)  1,486 
                

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  6,358   1,153   6,093   4,204 
                

INCOME TAXES:

        

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

        

Provision for income taxes

  1,320   191   1,587   825 
                

NET INCOME

  5,038   962   4,506   3,379 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  (1,468

)

  (620

)

  (215)  (1,149)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 $3,570  $342  $4,291  $2,230 
                

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.06  $0.01  $0.06  $0.03 
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  64,356,380   64,531,138   68,233,900   64,260,774 
                

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.06  $0.01  $0.06  $0.03 
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  64,356,380   64,531,138   68,233,900   64,260,774 

 

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

 

 

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE six months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

  Shares of Common Stock  Common Stock  Capital Contributed in Excess of Par  Shares of Treasury Stock  Treasury Stock at Cost  Retained Earnings  Total Stock-holders’ Equity BNC  Non controlling Interest in BHCMC  Total Stock-holders’ Equity 

Balance, April 30, 2018

  66,196,854  $662  $14,231   1,453,537  $(951) $10,060  $24,002  $5,264  $29,266 
                                     

Stock repurchase

  -   -   -   506,132   (150)  -   (150)  -   (150)
                                     
BHCMC distribution noncontrolling interest  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (360)  (360)
                                     

Net Income

  -   -   -   -   -   2,230   2,230   1,149   3,379 
                                     

Balance, October 31, 2018

  66,196,854  $662  $14,231   1,959,669  $(1,101) $12,290  $26,082  $6,053  $32,135 

  Shares of Common Stock  Common Stock  Capital Contributed in Excess of Par  Shares of Treasury Stock  Treasury Stock at Cost  Retained Earnings  Total Stock-holders’ Equity BNC  Non controlling Interest in BHCMC  Total Stock-holders’ Equity 

Balance, April 30, 2019

  71,008,122  $710  $14,767   2,727,051  $(1,387) $13,913  $28,003  $6,341  $34,344 
                                     

Stock repurchase

  -   -   -   326,871   (138)  -   (138)  -   (138)
                                     

Deferred compensation, restricted stock

  -   -   95   -   -   -   95   -   95 
                                     

Net Income

  -   -   -   -   -   4,291   4,291   215   4,506 
                                     

Balance, October 31, 2019

  71,008,122  $710  $14,862   3,053,922  $(1,525) $18,204  $32,251  $6,556  $38,807 

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

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARYsix months ended October 31,2019 AND and 2018

(in thousands)

(unaudited) 

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 
 

NINE MONTHS ENDED

January 31,

  

October 31,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

  

2018

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Net income

 $5,038  $962  $4,506  $3,379 

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

                

Depreciation and amortization

  2,377   2,608   3,140   1,510 

Gain on sale of airplane

  (529)  - 

Deferred compensation, restricted stock

  95   - 
                

Changes in assets and liabilities

                

Accounts receivable

  (668

)

  2,151   806   (1,161)

Income tax receivable

  27   219 

Inventories

  (1,544

)

  (1,163

)

  293   (441)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  (431

)

  (124

)

  (408)  (281)

Deferred tax asset

  -   274 

Income tax receivable

  219   - 

Accounts payable

  (520

)

  (494

)

  (261)  (280)

Customer deposits

  1,864   (150

)

  93   1,029 

Accrued liabilities

  1,252   (909

)

  150   865 

Gaming facility mandated payment

  (244

)

  (322

)

  6   16 

Income tax payable

  1,300   - 

Other current liabilities

  147   139   108   129 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  7,490   2,972   9,326   4,984 
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Capital expenditures

  (1,499

)

  (1,834

)

  (677)  (329)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (1,499

)

  (1,834

)

Proceeds from sale of airplane

  975   - 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  298   (329)
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Repayments of promissory notes, net

  (2,387

)

  (109

)

  -   (1,717)

Repayments of long-term debt

  (1,220

)

  (1,795

)

  (997)  (809)

Distribution to non-controlling member

  (720

)

  (360

)

Purchase of common stock

  (214

)

  (142

)

Reduction of finance lease liability

  (478)  (360)

Repurchase of common stock

  (138)  (150)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (4,541

)

  (2,406

)

  (1,613)  (3,036)
                

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

  1,450   (1,268

)

NET INCREASE IN CASH

  8,011   1,619 
                

CASH, beginning of period

  7,353   6,389   9,014   7,353 
                

CASH, end of period

 $8,803  $5,121  $17,025  $8,972 
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

                

Interest paid

 $172  $250  $2,183  $126 

Income taxes paid

 $105  $609  $259  $105 
                

SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Capital asset and lease obligation additions

 $1,699  $- 

NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY

        

Finance lease right-of-use assets and finance lease liability

 $41,981   - 

 

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-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X and do not include all 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-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018.2019. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ended ending April 30, 2019.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 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 2016-02 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 2016-02 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.2020.

 

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 Company”) 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 Januarythree and six months ended October 31, 2019 is 64,050,508.67,954,200.

 

 

3. Revenue Recognition: Adoption ofOn May 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”

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.

 

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. 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 theour consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates include assumptions about collection of accounts receivable, the valuation, and recognition of stock-based compensation expense, valuation for deferred tax assets and useful life of fixed assets.

 

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.

 

4.5. Inventories: Inventories are priced at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, or market.net realizable value. 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 inventory generally consists of Falcon and Learjet parts and electrical components.  At JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and April 30, 2018,2019, the estimate of obsolete inventory was $571$718 and $571$718 respectively.

 

 

5.6. Research and Development: We invested in research and development activities. The amount invested in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018 was $1,233$1,180 and $1,336$620 respectively.

 

 

6.7. Debt: At JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, the Company was utilizing a promissory note in the form of a line of credit totaling $5,000. The unused line at JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 was $5,000. These funds are primarily used for the purchase of inventories and aircraft modification Supplemental Type Certificate ("STC") development costs for modifications and avionics.$5,000. The line of credit is due on demand and is collateralized by the first and second positions on all assets of the Company.

 

At JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, there was one note with an interest rate of 5.75%6.25% collateralized by aircraft security agreements totaling $158.$1,976. This note was used for the purchase and modifications of collateralized aircraft. This note matures in January 2020.2023.

 

At JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 there are three notes at a bank totaling $51 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.

At January 31, 2019,, there is one note totaling $246$233 collateralized by real estate in Dodge City, Kansas. The interest rate on this note is 6.25%. This note matures in June 2019.2024.

 

At JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, there is one note collateralized by equipment with a balance of $66.$52. The interest rate on this note is 4.5%. This note matures in April 2022.

  

At JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, there is one note at a bank totaling $1,606$716 with an interest rate of 4.89%. The proceeds were used primarily to pay offrefinance 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 JanuaryOctober 31, 2019.2019.

 

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 20192020 and beyond.

    

 

7.8. Other Assets: Our other asset account includes assets of $5,500 related to the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act Management Contract privilege fee, $5,546$5,646 of gaming equipment we were required to pay for ownership by the State of Kansas Lottery, and JET autopilot intellectual property of $1,417 and miscellaneous other assets of $1,461.$912. BHCMC expects the $5,500 privilege fee to have a value over the remaining life of the initial Management Contract with the State of Kansas which will end in December 2024. There is no assurance of the Management Contract renewal.See subsequent event footnote 12. 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 15fifteen years.

 

 

8.9. Stock Options and Incentive Plans: At January 31, 2019 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.

On April 12, 2019, the Company granted 2.5 million restricted shares to employees. These shares have voting rights at date of grant and become fully vested and nonforfeitable on April 11, 2024. The restricted shares were valued at $0.38 per share, for a total of $950. The deferral compensation of $950 will be expensed on the financial statements over the five year vesting period. No other equity awards have been made under the plan.

 

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, the company expensed $95 and $0, respectively.

 

9.10. Stock Repurchase Program

 

The Board of Directors approved a stock purchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $750$4,000 of its common stock. 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, 2019.2021.

 

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company through JanuaryOctober 31, 2019.2019.

 

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  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

             $750              $500 

Quarter ended January 31, 2017 (a)

  49,920  $0.20   49,920  $740 

Quarter ended April 30, 2017

  80,426  $0.27   80,426  $718 

Quarter ended July 31, 2017

  -  $-   -  $718 

Quarter ended October 31, 2017

  8,607  $0.30   8,607  $715 

Shares purchased in prior periods

  138,953  $0.25   138,953  $465 

Quarter ended January 31, 2018 (a)

  536,058  $0.26   536,058  $576   536,058  $0.26   536,058  $326 

Quarter ended April 30, 2018 (a)

  178,526  $0.25   178,526  $531   178,526  $0.25   178,526  $281 

Increase in program authorization April 2018 (b)

  -  $-   -  $531 

Quarter ended July 31, 2018 (a)

  25,277  $0.26   25,277  $525   25,277  $0.26   25,277  $525 

Quarter ended October 31, 2018 (a)

  480,805  $0.30   480,805  $381   480,805  $0.30   480,805  $381 

Quarter ended January 31, 2019 (a)

  186,727  $0.34   186,727  $317   186,727  $0.34   186,727  $317 

Quarter ended April 30, 2019 (a)

  580,705  $0.38   580,705  $94 

Increase in program authorization April 2019 (c)

  -  $-   -  $1,569 

Quarter ended July 31, 2019 (a)

  120,821  $0.35   120,821  $1,526 

Increase in program authorization October 2019 (d)

  -  $-   -  $3,301 

Quarter ended October 31, 2019 (a)

  206,050  $0.46   206,050  $3,206 

Total

  1,546,346  $0.28   1,546,346       2,453,922  $0.32   2,453,922     

(a) These shares of common stock purchased were purchased through private transactions.

 

(a)

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

(b)

Board of Directors increased program authorization from $500 to $750

(c)

Board of Directors increased program authorization from $750 to $2,225

(d)Board of Directors increased program authorization from $2,225 to $4,000

 

10. Capital11. Finance Lease Right-of-Use

 

TheOn May 1, 2019, the Company leasesadopted ASU 2016-02 Leases – Topic 842. ASU 2016-02 requires that on the balance sheet 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.

We lease the casino as well as hangar and office space under a long-term lease.with initial lease terms of two, five, twenty-five and fifty years.

 

Included in land and building are the following assets held under capital lease:

 

January 31, 2019

  

October 31, 2019

 

Building

 $1,699 

Right-of-use assets

 $43,680 

Less accumulated depreciation

  3   1,404 

Total

 $1,696  $42,276 

 

Future minimum lease payments for assets under capital leases at JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 are as follows:

2020

 $93  $5,208 

2021

  93   5,240 

2022

  93   5,254 

2023

  93   5,307 

2024

  93   5,308 

Thereafter

  4,159   59,061 

Total minimum lease payments

  4,624   85,378 

Less amount representing interest

  2,925   42,177 

Present value of net minimum lease payments

  1,699   43,201 

Less current maturities of capital lease obligation

  8 

Long-term capital lease obligation

 $1,691 

Less current maturities of finance lease liability

  1,118 

Finance lease liability, net of current maturities

 $42,083 

 

11. Contingency

On December 29, 2017, BHCMC, receivedThe adoption of ASU 2016-02 had a ruling fromnegative impact on our financial statements for 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”six months ended October 31, 2019. 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 paymentimpact is received from the State of Kansas.summarized below:

 

For the nine months ended January 31, 2019, $2.0 million was reported as a refund of sales/use tax, including $385 in the three months ended January 31, 2019, in the consolidated statement of operations in connection with the above ruling.

Increase in depreciation

 $1,393 

Increase in interest expense

  2,074 

Decrease in rent expense

  (2,550)

Decrease in net income for the six months ended October 31, 2019

 $917 

 

 

12. Subsequent Events:

 

Subsequent to October 31, 2019, the State of Kansas approved a renewal management contract and an amendment to the current management contract for our Professional Services company BNSC via BHCMC. The renewal will take effect December 15, 2024, and continue to 2039, another 15 years. Under the new contracts, BNSC via BHCMC is obligated to spend $9.6 million in capital expenditures and other expenditures between now and December 14, 2024 and spend $1.0 million per year from December 15, 2024 to December 14, 2039. The 15 year renewal contract allows the State to increase its share of gaming revenue by two percentage points.

The contract obligation for the expenditures defined in the amendment over the remaining life of the current management contract and the renewal contract total $24.6 million.  These expenditures are front loaded and begin in our fiscal year 2020.

The Company evaluated its JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 financial statements for subsequent events through the filing date of this report. In February 2019, the Company purchased an aircraft for $2.9 million. The Company financed the purchase with a four year note for $2.3 million. The interest rate on the note is 6.25%. The Company is not aware of any other subsequent events, other then the one listed above, 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 discussed in Item 1A (Risk Factors)Facotrs) of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018,2019, and elsewhere herein or in other reports filed with the 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, prospects 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018,2019, including the following factors:

 

 

extensive regulation across our industries;

 

evolving government regulations and law;

 

the geographic location of our casino;

 

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 possibility of a reverse-stock split;

 

executive officers are family members;

 

non-renewal of certain casino management contracts;

 

changes in regulations of financial reporting;

 

fluctuating fuel and energy costs;

 

fixed-price contracts;

 

development, production, testing and marketing of new products;

 

the stability of credit markets;

 

cyber-security threats;

 

acts of terrorism and war;

 

inclement weather and natural disasters;

 

loss of key personnel;

 

risks associated with international sales;

 

future acquisitions and investments;

 

change of control restrictions;

 

potential impairment losses;

 

extensive taxation;

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

We have two 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 a gaming and entertainment facility and provide architectural and engineering services. These reporting segments operate through various subsidiaries and affiliates listed in the Company’s fiscal year 20182019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Aerospace Products. The Aerospace Products segment includes the manufacture, sale and service of electronic equipment and systems and technologies to enhance and support products related to aircraft. 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 Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft. Specifically, the design, distribution and support for products 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 sharingElectrical systems and switching equipment

     

Avcon Fins

 

Noise suppression systems

     

ADS-B (transponder) systems

 

Rate gyroscopes

     

Conversion of passenger configurations to cargo

 

Replacement vertical accelerometers

     

Cargo/sensor carrying pods

 

Transient suppression devicesProvisions for external stores

     

Electronic navigation instruments, radios and transponders

 

Attitude heading reference systems

 

Modifications. The companies in Aerospace Products have authority pursuant to Federal Aviation Administration 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 aviation industry including:

 

Aerial photograph capabilities

 

Extended tip fuel tanks

     

Aerodynamic improvements

 

Radar systems

     

Avionics systems

 

Reduced vertical separation minimumsISR – Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance

     

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 with older components and technology. These products 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

 

Professional Services. The Professional Services segment includes the management of a gaming facilitiesfacility and related dining and entertainment facilities in Kansas and Oklahoma. We currently manage a gaming and entertainment facility.Dodge City, Kansas. Boot Hill Casino and 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. BNSC,Butler National Service Corporation (“BNSC”), via BHCMC, LLC (“BHCMC”), a company in Professional Services, has managed The Boot Hill Casino and Resort 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. SinceFrom 1998 until 2018, 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 received twenty percent (20%) of the net profits from The Stables. The Stables Agreement expired on September 30, 2018, and was not renewed.

 

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

 

Results Overview

 

The ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2019 revenue increased27% to $43.0$36.5 million compared to $33.8$28.7 million in the ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2018.2018. In the ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2019 the professional services revenue was $23.4$16.2 million compared to $22.3$15.8 million in the ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2018, an increase of 5%3%. In the ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2019 the Aerospace Products revenue was $19.6$20.2 million compared to $11.5$12.9 million in the ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2018, an increase of 71%57%.

 

The ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2019 net income increased to $3.6$4.3 million compared to a net income of $342$2.2 million in the ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2018.2018.  The ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2019, operating income increased to $4.5$7.7 million, from an operating income of $1.4$2.7 million in the ninesix months ending Januaryended October 31, 2018.2018.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

NINESix MONTHS ENDING JANUARYOctober 31,2019 COMPARED TO NINESix MONTHS ENDING JANUARYOctober 31,2018

(dollars in thousands)

 

Nine

Months

Ended

January 31,

2019

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Nine

Months

Ended

January 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2018-2019

 

Revenue:

                    

Professional Services

 $23,423   54

%

 $22,340   66

%

  5

%

Aerospace Products

  19,570   46

%

  11,476   34

%

  71

%

Total revenue

  42,993   100

%

  33,816   100

%

  27

%

                     

Costs and expenses:

                    

Costs of Professional Services

  14,735   34

%

  14,344   42

%

  3

%

Cost of Aerospace Products

  12,102   28

%

  8,469   25

%

  43

%

Marketing and advertising

  3,056   7

%

  2,729   9

%

  12

%

Employee benefits

  1,518   3

%

  1,416   4

%

  7

%

Depreciation and amortization

  1,198   3

%

  1,344   4

%

  -11

%

General, administrative and other

  5,852   14

%

  4,112   12

%

  42

%

Total costs and expenses

  38,461   89

%

  32,414   96

%

  19

%

Operating income

 $4,532   11

%

 $1,402   4

%

  223

%

(dollars in thousands)

 Six Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Six Months Ended October 31, 2018  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2018-2019 

Revenue:

                    

Professional Services

 $16,223   45% $15,806   55%  3%

Aerospace Products

  20,230   55%  12,895   45%  57%

Total revenue

  36,453   100%  28,701   100%  27%
                     

Costs and expenses:

                    

Costs of Professional Services

  7,856   21%  9,738   34%  -19%

Cost of Aerospace Products

  11,532   32%  8,461   30%  36%

Marketing and advertising

  2,139   6%  2,035   7%  5%

Employee benefits

  1,073   3%  987   3%  9%

Depreciation and amortization

  2,515   7%  783   3%  221%

General, administrative and other

  3,590   10%  3,979   14%  -10%

Total costs and expenses

  28,705   79%  25,983   91%  10%

Operating income

 $7,748   21% $2,718   9%  185%

 

Revenue:

 

Revenue  increased27% to $43.0$36.5 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to $33.8$28.7 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the increase 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 increased 5%3% for the ninesix months to $23.4$16.2 million at JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 compared to $22.3$15.8 million at Januaryin the six months ended October 31, 2018.2018.

 

Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue increased 71%57% for the ninesix months to $19.6$20.2 million at JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 compared to $11.5$12.9 million at Januaryin the  six months ended October 31, 2018. The increase is primarily due to an increase in aircraft modification revenue of $3.8 million and an increase in avionics revenue of $4.3 million.2018.

 

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 increased 19%10% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $38.5$28.7 million compared to $32.4$26.0 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs and expenses were 89%79% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 96%91% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

  

Costs of Professional Services increased 3%decreased19% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $14.7$7.9 million compared to $14.3$9.7 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs were 34%21% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 42%34% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 43%36% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $12.1$11.5 million compared to $8.5$8.5 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs were 28%32% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 25%30% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Marketing and advertising expenses increased 12% by 5% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, to $3.1$2.1 million compared to $2.7$2.0 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Expenses were 7%6% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 9%7% of total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. 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 3% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to 4%3% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. These expenses increased 7% to $1.5$1.1 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 compared to $1.4, from $1.0 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. 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 3%7% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to 4%3% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. These expenses decreased 11%increased221% to $1.2$2.5 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, from $1.3 million$783 in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. 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. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 was $760$1.9 million compared to $943$495 in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 14%10% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to 12%14% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. These expenses increased 42%decreased10% to $5.9$3.6 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, from $4.1$4.0 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Other income (expense):

 

Interest expense and other incomewere $1.8($1.7) million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared with interest expense and other income of $(249)$1.5 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.  Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $(78)($2.0) million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 compared to $(119) $55in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Refund of sales/use tax related to BHCMC, LLC was $0 in the six months ended October 31, 2019 compared to $1.6 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018.

 

 

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 ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and JanuaryOctober 31, 2018:2018:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Nine

Months

Ended

January 31,

2019

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Nine

Months

Ended

January 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2018-2019

  Six Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Six Months Ended October 31, 2018  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2018-2019 

Professional Services

                                        

Revenue

                                        

Boot Hill Casino

 $23,151   99

%

 $22,009   99

%

  5

%

 $16,113   99% $15,594   99%  3%

Management/Professional Services

  272   1

%

  331   1

%

  -18

%

  110   1%  212   1%  -48%

Revenue

  23,423   100

%

  22,340   100

%

  5

%

  16,223   100%  15,806   100%  3%
                                        

Costs of Professional Services

  14,735   63

%

  14,344   64

%

  3

%

  7,856   48%  9,738   61%  -19%

Expenses

  7,898   34

%

  6,873   31

%

  15

%

  5,928   37%  5,478   35%  8%

Total costs and expenses

  22,633   97

%

  21,217   95

%

  7

%

  13,784   85%  15,216   96%  -9%

Professional Services operating income before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 $790   3

%

 $1,123   5

%

  -30

%

 $2,439   15% $590   4%  313%

  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Nine

Months

Ended

January 31,

2019

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Nine

Months

Ended

January 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2018-2019

 

Aerospace Products

                    

Revenue

 $19,570   100

%

 $11,476   100

%

  71

%

                     

Costs of Aerospace Products

  12,102   62

%

  8,469   74

%

  43

%

Expenses

  3,726   19

%

  2,728   24

%

  37

%

Total costs and expenses

  15,828   81

%

  11,197   98

%

  41

%

                     

Aerospace Products operating income

 $3,742   19

%

 $279   2

%

  1241

%

(dollars in thousands)

 Six Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Six Months Ended October 31, 2018  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2018-2019 

Aerospace Products

                    

Revenue

 $20,230   100% $12,895   100%  57%
                     

Costs of Aerospace Products

  11,532   57%  8,461   66%  36%
Expenses  3,389   17%  2,306   18%  47%

Total costs and expenses

  14,921   74%  10,767   84%  39%
                     
Aerospace Products operating income $5,309   26% $2,128   16%  149%

  

Professional Services

 

Revenue from Professional Services increased 5%3% for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $23.4$16.2 million compared to $22.3$15.8 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

In the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $30.6 $20.5million compared to $29.3$20.5 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $10.1$6.5 million resulting in gaming revenue of $20.5$14.0 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $9.9$6.7 million resulting in gaming revenue of $19.4$13.8 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino increased 4% to $2.7$2.1 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 from $2.7, compared to $1.8 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

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 19% 48%to $272$110 for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to $331$212 for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. The decrease is due primarily from the Company not renewing the Stables contract.

 

Costs of Professional Services increased 3%decreased in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $14.7$7.9 million compared to $14.3$9.7 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs were 63%48% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 64%61% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Expenses increased 15%8% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $7.9$5.9 million compared to $6.9$5.5 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Expenses were 34%37% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 31%35% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

  

Aerospace Products

  

Revenue increased 71%57% to $19.6$20.2 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to $11.5$12.9 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. The increase in revenue is primarily due to an increase in avionics business of $3.9 million and an increase in aircraft modification revenuemodification business of $3.8 million and an increase in avionics of $4.3$3.4 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 increased by 43%36% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $12.1$11.5 million compared to $8.5$8.5 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.  Costs were 62%57% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 74%66% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Expenses increased 37%47% in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $3.7$3.4 million compared to $2.7$2.3 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.  Expenses were 19%17% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 24%18% of segment total revenue in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

  

THIRDSECOND QUARTER FISCAL 20192020 COMPARED TO THIRDSECOND QUARTER FISCAL 20182019

(dollars in thousands)

 

Three

Months

Ended

January 31,

2019

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Three

Months

Ended

January 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2018-2019

 

Revenue:

                    

Professional Services

 $7,617   53

%

 $7,559   69

%

  1

%

Aerospace Products

  6,675   47

%

  3,451   31

%

  93

%

Total revenue

  14,292   100

%

  11,010   100

%

  30

%

                     

Costs and expenses:

                    

Costs of Professional Services

  4,996   35

%

  4,747   43

%

  5

%

Cost of Aerospace Products

  3,642   25

%

  2,636   24

%

  38

%

Marketing and advertising

  1,021   7

%

  920   9

%

  11

%

Employee benefits

  532   4

%

  480   4

%

  11

%

Depreciation and amortization

  415   3

%

  362   3

%

  15

%

General, administrative and other

  1,873   13

%

  1,426   13

%

  31

%

Total costs and expenses

  12,479   87

%

  10,571   96

%

  18

%

Operating income

 $1,813   13

%

  439   4

%

  313

%

(dollars in thousands)

 Three Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Three Months Ended October 31, 2018  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2018-2019 

Revenue:

                    

Professional Services

 $8,107   42% $7,858   51%  3%

Aerospace Products

  11,330   58%  7,439   49%  52%

Total revenue

  19,437   100%  15,297   100%  27%
                     

Costs and expenses:

                    

Costs of Professional Services

  4,006   21%  4,926   32%  -19%

Cost of Aerospace Products

  6,563   34%  4,331   28%  52%

Marketing and advertising

  1,035   5%  1,060   7%  -2%

Employee benefits

  526   3%  481   3%  9%

Depreciation and amortization

  1,276   6%  395   3%  223%

General, administrative and other

  1,804   9%  2,286   15%  -21%

Total costs and expenses

  15,210   78%  13,479   88%  13%

Operating income

 $4,227   22% $1,818   12%  133%

 

Revenue:

 

Revenue increased 30%27% to $14.3$19.4 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to $11.0$15.3 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the increase 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 increased 1%3% for the three months to $7.6$8.1 million at JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 compared to $7.6$7.9 million at JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue increased 93%52% for the three months to $6.7$11.3 million at JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 compared to $3.5$7.4 million at JanuaryOctober 31, 2018. The increase is primarily due to an increase in aircraft modification revenue of $1.7 million and an increase in avionics revenue of $1.5 million.2018.

 

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 increased 18%13% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $12.5$15.2 million compared to $10.6$13.5 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs and expenses were 87%78% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 96%88% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Costs of Professional Services increased 5%decreased19% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $5.0$4.0 million compared to $4.7$4.9 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs were 35%21% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 43%32% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 38%52% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $3.6$6.6 million compared to $2.6$4.3 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs were 25%34% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 24%28% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Marketing and advertising expenses increased 11%decreased2% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, to $1.0$1.0 million compared to $920$1.1 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Expenses were 7%5% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 9%7% of total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. 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%3% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to 4%3% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. These expenses increased 11%9% to $532$526 in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, from $480$481 in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. 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 3%6% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to 3% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. These expenses increased 15%223% to $415$1.3 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 from $362$395 in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. 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. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 was $265$935 compared to $229$250 in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 13%9% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to 13%15% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. These expenses increased 31%decreased21% to $1.9$1.8 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, from $1.4$2.3 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Other income (expense):

 

Interest Expense and other income were $341($1.1) million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared with interest expense and other income of $(82)$1.3 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $(22)($1.0) million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 compared to $(37)($26) in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018. 


Table2018. Refund of Contentssales/use tax related to BHCMC, LLC was $0
in the three months ended October 31, 2019 compared to $1.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2018.

 

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 JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and JanuaryOctober 31, 2018:2018:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Three

Months

Ended

January 31,

2019

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Three

Months

Ended

January 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2018-2019

  Three Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Three Months Ended October 31, 2018  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2017-2018 

Professional Services

                                        

Revenue

                                        

Boot Hill Casino

 $7,564   99

%

 $7,483   99

%

  1

%

 $8,043   99% $7,750   99%  4%

Management/Professional Services

  53   1

%

  76   1

%

  -30

%

  64   1%  108   1%  -41%

Revenue

  7,617   100

%

  7,559   100

%

  1

%

  8,107   100%  7,858   100%  3%
                                        

Costs of Professional Services

  4,996   65

%

  4,747   63

%

  5

%

  4,006   49%  4,926   63%  -19%

Expenses

  2,420   32

%

  2,256   30

%

  7

%

  2,910   36%  2,886   36%  1%

Total costs and expenses

  7,416   97

%

  7,003   93

%

  6

%

  6,916   85%  7,812   99%  -11%

Professional Services operating income before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 $201   3

%

 $556   7

%

  -64

%

 $1,191   15% $46   1%  2489%

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Three

Months

Ended

January 31,

2019

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Three

Months

Ended

January 31,

2018

  

Percent

of Total

Revenue

  

Percent

Change

2018-2019

  Three Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Three Months Ended October 31, 2018  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2017-2018 

Aerospace Products

                                        

Revenue

 $6,675   100

%

 $3,451   100

%

  93

%

 $11,330   100% $7,439   100%  52%
                                        

Costs of Aerospace Products

  3,642   55

%

  2,636   76

%

  38

%

  6,563   58%  4,331   58%  52%

Expenses

  1,421   21

%

  932   27

%

  52

%

  1,731   15%  1,336   18%  30%

Total costs and expenses

  5,063   76

%

  3,568   103

%

  42

%

  8,294   73%  5,667   76%  46%
                                        

Aerospace Products operating income (loss)

 $1,612   24

%

 $(117

)

  -3

%

  N/A

 

Aerospace Products operating income $3,036   27% $1,772   24%  71%

 

Professional Services

 

Revenue from Professional Services increased 1%3% for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $7.6$8.1 million compared to $7.6$7.9 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

In the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $10.0$10.2 million compared to $10.0$10.1 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $3.4$3.2 million resulting in gaming revenue of $6.6$7.0 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $3.4$3.3 million resulting in gaming revenue of $6.6$6.8 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino increased to $935$1.1 for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to $872$900 for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

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 30%41% to $53$64 for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to $76$108 for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. The decrease is due primarily from the Company not renewing the Stables contract.

 

Costs of Professional Services increased 5%decreased19% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $5.0$4.0 million compared to $4.7$4.9 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Costs were 65%49% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 63% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Expenses increased 7%1% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $2.4$2.9 million compared to $2.3$2.9 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. Expenses were 32%36% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 30%36% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

 

Aerospace Products

 

Revenue increased 93%52% to $6.7$11.3 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to $3.5$7.4 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. The increase in revenue is primarily due to an increase in avionics business of $1.2 million and an increase in aircraft modification revenuebusiness of $1.7 million and an increase in avionics revenue of $1.5$2.7 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 increased 38%52% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $3.6$6.6 million compared to $2.6$4.3 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.  Costs were 55%58% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 76%58% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Expenses increased 52%30% in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 to $1.4$1.7 million compared to $932$1.3 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.  Expenses were 21%15% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, as compared to 27%18% of segment total revenue in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018.

 

Employees

 

Other than persons employed by our gaming subsidiaries there were 101103 full time and 36 part time employees on JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, compared to 9096 full time and 3 part time employees on JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. As of March 8,December 6, 2019, staffing is 101102 full time and 36 part time employees. Our staffing at Boot Hill Casino & Resort on JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 was 185197 full time and 6264 part time employees compared to 174194 full time and 7263 part time employees on JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018. At March 8,December 6, 2019 there were 184are 196 full time and 6965 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 2019 and beyond.

  

The ownership structure of BHCMC, LLC is now:

  

 

Members of

    
 

Board of

 

Equity

 

Income

Membership Interest

 

Members of

Board of

Managers

  

Equity

Ownership

  

Income

(Loss)

Sharing

  

Managers

 

Ownership

 

(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

 

During the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 our cash position increased by $1.5$8.0 million. Net income was $5.0$4.5 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019.2019. Cash flows provided by operating activities was $7.5$9.3 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019. For the nine months ended January 31, 2019 non-cash. Non-cash activities consisting of depreciation and amortization provided $2.4 million.$3.1 million, while a gain on sale of an airplane used$529. Customer deposits increased our cash position by $1.9 million while inventories decreased$93. Inventories increased our cash position by $1.5 million.$293. Accounts receivable decreasedincreased our cash position by $668. A decrease in income tax receivable $806. Gaming facility mandated payments increased our cash position by $219. Gaming facility mandated payments decreased our cash position by $244.$6. Prepaid expenses and other assets decreased our cash by $431.$408. A decrease in accounts payable, and an increase in accrued expenses, and an increase in other current liabilities increaseddecreased our cash by an additional $879.$3. Income tax payable increased our cash position by $1.3 million.

  

Cash used inprovided by investing activities was $1.5 million$298 for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019.2019. We invested $36 in building additions, $199$256 to purchase an aircraft, $306 towards STCs, and $115 on equipment $707and furnishings. We received $975 in furniture and fixtures and $557 to develop and enhance STCs.proceeds for the sale of an airplane.

  

Cash used in financing activities was $4.5$1.6 million for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019.2019. We made repayments on our debt of $1.2 million and decreased promissory notes$997. We reduced our financed lease liability by $2.4 million.$478. We made a distribution to our non-controlling member of $720, and purchased company common stock of $214$138. The stock was acquired and placed such stock in treasury.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates:

  

We believe 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 detail below and under specific areas within this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

 

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

 

Finance Lease Right-of-Use: See footnote 11 to the condensed 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 financial 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 life. The legal life of an STC is indefinite.

   

Changing Prices and Inflation

  

We have experienced upward pressure from inflation in fiscal year 2019.2020. From fiscal year 20182019 to fiscal year 2019 a majority2020 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 20192020 and 2020.2021.

  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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 procedures as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2019.2019. 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 JanuaryOctober 31, 2019.2019.

  

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 errorserror 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 threesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

   

  

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

 

As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, 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.

 

 

There are no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018.2019.

 

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 quarter of fiscal 2020.

 The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company during the third fiscal quarter of 2019.

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 (b)

November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

  -  $-   -  $381,000 

December 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018

  -  $-   -  $381,000 

January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

  186,727  $0.34   186,727  $317,000 

Total

  186,727  $0.34   186,727     

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 

August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019

  -  $-   -  $3,301,000 

September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019

  6,050  $0.43   6,050  $3,299,000 

October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

  200,000  $0.47   200,000  $3,206,000 

Total

  206,050  $0.46   206,050  $- 

(a) All of the 186,727 shares of common stock purchased were purchased through private transactions

(b) 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 $750,000.$4,000,000. 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, 2019.

2021.

Item 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

 

None.

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

OTHER INFORMATION.

 

 

Based upon the Company’s discussions with shareholders related to the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, the Compensation Committee of the board sought input from the Committee’s independent compensation consultant on compensation practices, including the use of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. Consequently, the Company believes the Committee will issue significant awards to eligible employees in early calendar 2019 from the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company intends to announce the issuance of such awards pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K at the appropriate time.None.

 

Item 6.

EXHIBITS.

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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, which includes the form 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.

 

 

 

 

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

Investor Presentation for the 2018 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 October 11, 2018.

101

The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and April 30, 2018,2019, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018 and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018, and (iv)(v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

    

 

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)

 

 

March 15,December 13, 2019

/s/ Clark D. Stewart

Date

Clark D. Stewart

 

(President and Chief Executive Officer)

 

 

March 15,December 13, 2019

/s/ Tad M. McMahon

Date

Tad M. McMahon

 

(Chief Financial Officer)

     

 

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, 20172016.

 

 

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

Investor Presentation for the 2018 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 October 11, 2018.

101

The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and April 30, 2018,2019, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018 and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2019 and 2018, and (iv)(v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

 

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