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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 October 31, 20192020

 

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

 

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


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 December 13, 201911, 2020 was 67,954,20074,033,347 shares.

   

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

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NO. 

Item 1

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – October 31, 20192020 and April 30, 20192020 (Audited)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 20194

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - ThreeSix Months Ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Six Months Ended October 31, 2019 and 20185
   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Six Months Ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Item 2

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

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Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

20

 

 

 

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

21

 

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

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of October 31, 20192020 and April 30, 20192020

(in thousands except per share data) 

 

 

October 31, 2019

  

April 30, 2019

  

October 31, 2020

  

April 30, 2020

 
 

(unaudited)

      

(unaudited)

     

ASSETS

                

CURRENT ASSETS:

                

Cash

 $17,025  $9,014  $17,404  $16,793 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

  2,459   3,265   2,270   2,784 

Asset held for sale, net of accumulated depreciation

  -   447 

Income tax receivable

  -   27 

Inventories

                

Parts and raw materials

  7,039   7,370   7,148   6,892 

Work in process

  1,483   1,441   2,305   1,661 

Finished goods

  70   74   55   62 

Total inventory, net of allowance

  8,592   8,885   9,508   8,615 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  2,054   1,646   2,076   1,620 
Income tax receivable  65   - 

Total current assets

  30,130   23,284   31,323   29,812 
                

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

                

Finance lease right-to-use assets

  43,680   1,699 

Lease right-to-use assets

  44,349   44,349 

Land and building

  5,765   5,765   5,876   5,805 

Aircraft

  8,723   8,467   8,740   8,511 

Machinery and equipment

  4,083   4,075   4,195   4,093 

Office furniture and fixtures

  7,594   7,487   10,023   8,533 

Leasehold improvements

  4,032   4,032   4,032   4,032 
  73,877   31,525   77,215   75,323 

Accumulated depreciation

  (18,971)  (16,714)  (22,963)  (20,577)

Total property, plant and equipment

  54,906   14,811   54,252   54,746 
                

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 

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $7,522 at October 31, 2020 and $7,029 at April 30, 2020)

  7,441   6,483 
                

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 

Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $10,524 at October 31, 2020 and $10,153 at April 30, 2020)

  3,233   3,546 

Total other assets

  4,003   4,400   3,233   3,546 

Total assets

 $95,267  $48,902  $96,249  $94,587 
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                

Current maturities of long-term debt

 $1,305  $1,899  $2,862  $2,228 

Current maturities of finance lease liability

  1,118   8 

Current maturities of lease liability

  1,228   1,163 

Accounts payable

  1,513   1,774   1,755   962 

Customer deposits

  2,851   2,758   3,782   1,994 

Gaming facility mandated payment

  1,286   1,280   1,402   1,338 

Compensation and compensated absences

  1,814   1,664   1,850   2,571 

Deferred tax liability, current

  236   236 

Income taxes payable

  1,300   -   -   206 

Other current liabilities

  338   230   417   274 

Total current liabilities

  11,761   9,849   13,296   10,736 
                
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

  1,672   2,076   2,774   3,211 

Finance lease liability, net of current maturities

  42,083   1,689 

Deferred tax liability

  944   944 

Lease liability, net of current maturities

  41,587   42,211 

Deferred tax liability, net

  625   625 

Total long-term liabilities

  44,699   4,709   44,986   46,047 

Total liabilities

  56,460   14,558   58,282   56,783 
                

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 

Common stock, par value $.01: authorized 100,000,000 shares issued 77,719,677 shares, and outstanding 74,033,347 shares at October 31, 2020 and issued 77,719,677 shares, and outstanding 74,398,262 shares at April 30, 2020

  777   777 

Capital contributed in excess of par

  14,862   14,767   15,900   15,600 

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)

Treasury stock at cost, 3,686,330 shares at October 31, 2020 and 3,321,415 shares at April 30, 2020

  (1,898)  (1,713)

Retained earnings

  18,204   13,913   18,453   18,147 

Total Butler National Corporation's stockholders' equity

  32,251   28,003   33,232   32,811 

Noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  6,556   6,341   4,735   4,993 

Total stockholders' equity

  38,807   34,344   37,967   37,804 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $95,267  $48,902  $96,249  $94,587 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED October 31, 20192020 AND 20182019

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 
 

October 31,

  

October 31,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

REVENUE:

                

Professional Services

 $8,107  $7,858  $7,648  $8,107 

Aerospace Products

  11,330   7,439   8,324   11,330 

Total revenue

  19,437   15,297   15,972   19,437 
                

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

                

Cost of Professional Services

  4,006   4,926   3,418   4,006 

Cost of Aerospace Products

  6,563   4,331   6,687   6,563 

Marketing and advertising

  1,035   1,060   893   1,035 

Employee benefits

  526   481   566   526 

Depreciation and amortization

  1,276   395   1,338   1,276 

General, administrative and other

  1,804   2,286   1,383   1,804 

Total costs and expenses

  15,210   13,479   14,285   15,210 
                

OPERATING INCOME

  4,227   1,818   1,687   4,227 
                

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

        

OTHER EXPENSE:

        

Interest expense

  (1,087)  (55)  (1,065)  (1,087)

Refund of sales/use tax

  -   1,330 

Total other income (expense)

  (1,087)  1,275 

Total other expense

  (1,065)  (1,087)
                

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  3,140   3,093   622   3,140 
                

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

                

Provision for income taxes

  825   637   120   825 
                

NET INCOME

  2,315   2,456   502   2,315 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  (85)  (735)  (181)  (85)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 $2,230  $1,721  $321  $2,230 
                

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.03  $0.03  $0.00  $0.03 
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  68,104,433   63,820,359   74,130,934   68,104,433 
                

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.03  $0.03  $0.00  $0.03 
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  68,104,433   63,820,359   74,130,934   68,104,433 

 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

 

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE six months ended Six MONTHS ENDED October 31, 2019 and 20182020 AND 2019

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

  

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 
 

October 31,

  

October 31,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

REVENUE:

                

Professional Services

 $16,223  $15,806  $13,001  $16,223 

Aerospace Products

  20,230   12,895   15,960   20,230 

Total revenue

  36,453   28,701   28,961   36,453 
                

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

                

Cost of Professional Services

  7,856   9,738   6,828   7,856 

Cost of Aerospace Products

  11,532   8,461   11,788   11,532 

Marketing and advertising

  2,139   2,035   1,845   2,139 

Employee benefits

  1,073   987   1,151   1,073 

Depreciation and amortization

  2,515   783   2,644   2,515 

General, administrative and other

  3,590   3,979   2,890   3,590 

Total costs and expenses

  28,705   25,983   27,146   28,705 
                

OPERATING INCOME

  7,748   2,718   1,815   7,748 
                

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

                

Interest expense

  (2,184)  (124)  (1,653)  (2,184)

Refund of sales/use tax

  -   1,610 

Gain on sale of airplane

  529   - 

Gain on sale of airplanes

  -   529 

Total other income (expense)

  (1,655)  1,486   (1,653)  (1,655)
                

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  6,093   4,204   162   6,093 
                

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

                

Provision for income taxes

  1,587   825   114   1,587 
                

NET INCOME

  4,506   3,379   48   4,506 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  (215)  (1,149)

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

  258   (215)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 $4,291  $2,230  $306  $4,291 
                

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.06  $0.03  $0.00  $0.06 
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  68,233,900   64,260,774   74,258,559   68,233,900 
                

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 $0.06  $0.03  $0.00  $0.06 
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION

  68,233,900   64,260,774   74,258,559   68,233,900 

 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

 

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 BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019

(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

  -   -   -   120,821   (43)  -   (43)  -   (43)
                                     
Deferred compensation, restricted stock  -   -   47   -   -   -   47   -   47 
                                     

Net Income

  -   -   -   -   -   2,061   2,061   130   2,191 
                                     
Balance, July 31, 2019  71,008,122  $710  $14,814   2,847,872  $(1,430) $15,974  $30,068  $6,471  $36,539 
                                     
Stock repurchase  -   -   -   206,050   (95)  -   (95)  -   (95)
                                     
Deferred compensation, restricted stock  -   -   48   -   -   -   48   -   48 
                                     
Net Income  -   -   -   -   -   2,230   2,230   85   2,315 
                                     
Balance, October 31, 2019  71,008,122  $710  $14,862   3,053,922  $(1,525) $18,204  $32,251  $6,556  $38,807 

 

 

 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  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 

Balance, April 30, 2020

  77,719,677  $777  $15,600   3,321,415  $(1,713) $18,147  $32,811  $4,993  $37,804 
                                    

Stock repurchase

  -   -   -   212,000   (108)  -   (108)  -   (108)
                                    

Deferred compensation, restricted stock

  -   -   150   -   -   -   150   -   150 
                                    

Net Loss

  -   -   -   -   -   (15)  (15)  (439)  (454)
                                    
Balance, July 31, 2020  77,719,677  $777  $15,750   3,533,415  $(1,821) $18,132  $32,838  $4,554  $37,392 
                                                                        

Stock repurchase

  -   -   -   326,871   (138)  -   (138)  -   (138)  -   -   -   152,915   (77)  -   (77)  -   (77)
                                                                        

Deferred compensation, restricted stock

  -   -   95   -   -   -   95   -   95   -   -   150   -   -   -   150   -   150 
                                                                        

Net Income

  -   -   -   -   -   4,291   4,291   215   4,506   -   -   -   -   -   321   321   181   502 
                                                                        

Balance, October 31, 2019

  71,008,122  $710  $14,862   3,053,922  $(1,525) $18,204  $32,251  $6,556  $38,807 
Balance, October 31, 2020  77,719,677  $777  $15,900   3,686,330  $(1,898) $18,453  $33,232  $4,735  $37,967 

 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements.statements (unaudited)

 

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019

(in thousands)

(unaudited) 

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

  

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 
 

October 31,

  

October 31,

 
 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Net income

 $4,506  $3,379  $48  $4,506 

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

                

Depreciation and amortization

  3,140   1,510   3,250   3,140 

Gain on sale of airplane

  (529)  -   -   (529)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock

  95   -   300   95 
                

Changes in assets and liabilities

                

Accounts receivable

  806   (1,161)  514   806 

Income tax receivable

  27   219   (65)  27 

Inventories

  293   (441)  (893)  293 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  (408)  (281)  (456)  (408)

Accounts payable

  (261)  (280)  793   (261)

Customer deposits

  93   1,029   1,788   93 

Lease liability

  (559)  (478)

Accrued liabilities

  150   865   (721)  150 

Gaming facility mandated payment

  6   16   64   6 

Income tax payable

  1,300   -   (206)  1,300 

Other current liabilities

  108   129   143   108 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  9,326   4,984   4,000   8,848 
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Capital expenditures

  (677)  (329)  (3,401)  (677)

Proceeds from sale of airplane

  975   - 

Proceeds from sale of airplanes

  -   975 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  298   (329)  (3,401)  298 
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Repayments of promissory notes, net

  -   (1,717)

Borrowings of long-term debt

  2,001   - 

Repayments of long-term debt

  (997)  (809)  (1,804)  (997)

Reduction of finance lease liability

  (478)  (360)

Repurchase of common stock

  (138)  (150)  (185)  (138)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (1,613)  (3,036)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  12   (1,135)
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH

  8,011   1,619   611   8,011 
                

CASH, beginning of period

  9,014   7,353   16,793   9,014 
                

CASH, end of period

 $17,025  $8,972  $17,404  $17,025 
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

                

Interest paid

 $2,183  $126  $1,644  $2,183 

Income taxes paid

 $259  $105  $385  $259 
                

NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY

                

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

 $41,981   - 

Lease right-of-use assets and lease liability

 $-  $41,981 

 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of these unauditedto condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

   

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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, 20192020. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended October 31, 20192020 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending April 30, 20202021.

 

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 would be excluded. The number of potential common shares as of three and six months ended October 31, 20192020 is 67,954,20074,033,347.

 

 

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

 

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.

 

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5)

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

5. Inventories: Inventories are priced at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, or 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 October 31, 20192020 and April 30, 20192020, the estimate of obsolete inventory was $718685 and $718685 respectively.

 

 

6. Research and Development: We invested in research and development activities. The amount invested in the six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019 was $1,1801,744 and $6201,180 respectively.

 

 

7. Debt: At October 31, 20192020, the Company was utilizing a promissory note in the form of a line of credit totaling $5,000. The unused line at October 31, 20192020 was $5,000. The interest rate on this promissory note is 3.65%. The line of credit is due on demand and is collateralized by the first and second positions on all assets of the Company.

 

At October 31, 20192020, there was one note with an interest rate of 6.25% collateralized by aircraft security agreements totaling $1,9761,427. This note was used for the purchase and modifications of collateralized aircraft. This note matures in January 2023.

 

At October 31, 20192020, there is one note totaling $233212 collateralized by real estate in Dodge City, Kansas. The interest rate on this note is 6.25%. This note matures in June 2024.

 

At October 31, 20192020, there is one note collateralized by equipment with a balance of $5232. The interest rate on this note is 4.5%. This note matures in April 2022.

  

At October 31, 20192020, there is onea note atpayable collateralized by real estate with a bank totalingbalance of $7161,347 with an. The interest rate ofon this note is at LIBOR plus 4.89%1.75%. The proceeds were used primarily to refinance obligations with BHCI (a non-controlling owner of BHCMC, LLC). This note matures in March 2029.

At October 31, 2020, there is a note payable collateralized by real estate with a balance of $617. The interest rate on this note is at LIBOR plus 1.75%. This note matures in March 2029.

In May 2020.2020, the Company received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $2,001. Funds from the loan may only be used for payroll costs, costs to continue group health care benefits, rent and utilities. The loan and accrued interest are forgivable as long as the borrower uses the proceeds for eligible purposes. The unforgiven portion of the PPP loan is payable over two years at an interest rate of 1%, with a deferral of payments for the first six months. The Company used the entire loan amount for qualifying expenses.  The Company has applied for forgiveness of this loan and is awaiting determination. While the Company currently believes that its use of the loan proceeds will meet the conditions for forgiveness of the loan, we cannot assure if and when a portion or all of the loan will be forgiven.

 

We are not in default of any of our notes as of October 31, 20192020.

 

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 20202021 and beyond.

    

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8. Other Assets: Our other asset account includes assets of $5,500 related to the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act Management Contract privilege fee, $5,646$5,927 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 $912.$913. 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. See subsequent event footnote 12.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. 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 fifteen years.

 

 

9. Stock Options and Incentive Plans:

 

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. On March 17, 2020, the Company granted 5.0 million restricted shares to employees. These shares have voting rights at date of grant and become fully vested and non-forfeitable on March 16, 2025. The deferralrestricted shares were valued at $0.41 per share, for a total of $2.0 million. The deferred compensation of $950related to these grants 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, 20192020 and October 31, 20182019, the companyCompany expensed $95$300 and $0,$95, respectively.

 

 

10. Stock Repurchase Program

 

The Board of Directors approved a stock purchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $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, 2021.

 

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company through October 31, 20192020.

 

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(b)

             $500              $750 

Shares purchased in prior periods

  138,953  $0.25   138,953  $465   1,359,619  $0.27   1,359,619  $381 

Quarter ended January 31, 2018 (a)

  536,058  $0.26   536,058  $326 

Quarter ended April 30, 2018 (a)

  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 

Quarter ended October 31, 2018 (a)

  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   580,705  $0.38   580,705  $94 

Increase in program authorization April 2019 (c)

  -  $-   -  $1,569   -  $-   -  $1,569 

Quarter ended July 31, 2019 (a)

  120,821  $0.35   120,821  $1,526   120,821  $0.35   120,821  $1,526 

Increase in program authorization October 2019 (d)

  -  $-   -  $3,301   -  $-   -  $3,301 

Quarter ended October 31, 2019 (a)

  206,050  $0.46   206,050  $3,206   206,050  $0.46   206,050  $3,206 

Quarter ended January 31, 2020 (a)

  267,468  $0.70   267,468  $3,019 

Quarter ended April 30, 2020 (a)

  25  $0.41   25  $3,019 

Quarter ended July 31, 2020 (a)

  212,000  $0.51   212,000  $2,911 

Quarter ended October 31, 2020 (a)

  152,915  $0.50   152,915  $2,835 

Total

  2,453,922  $0.32   2,453,922       3,086,330  $0.38   3,086,330     

 

(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

 

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11. Finance Lease Right-of-UseRight-to-Use

 

On May 1, 2019, the Company adopted 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 with initial lease terms of two, five, twenty-five and fifty years.

 

 

October 31, 2019

  

October 31, 2020

 

Right-of-use assets

 $43,680 

Right-to-use assets

 $44,349 

Less accumulated depreciation

  1,404   4,273 

Total

 $42,276  $40,076 

 

Future minimum lease payments for assets under capital leases at October 31, 20192020 are as follows:

 

2020

 $5,208 

2021

  5,240 

2022

  5,254  $5,244 

2023

  5,307   5,260 

2024

  5,308   5,314 

2025

  5,317 

2026

  5,268 

Thereafter

  59,061   56,979 

Total minimum lease payments

  85,378   83,382 

Less amount representing interest

  42,177   40,567 

Present value of net minimum lease payments

  43,201   42,815 

Less current maturities of finance lease liability

  1,118 

Finance lease liability, net of current maturities

 $42,083 

Less current maturities of lease liability

  1,228 

Lease liability, net of current maturities

 $41,587 

 

The adoption of ASU 2016-02 had a negative impact on our financial statements for the six months ended October 31, 2019. The impact is summarized below:

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:COVID-19 Overview:

Subsequent
The pandemic caused by the disease COVID-19 was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread throughout the world. Financial markets have been volatile in 2020, primarily due to October 31, 2019, the State of Kansas approved a renewal management contract and an amendmentuncertainty with respect to the current management contract for our Professional Services company BNSC via BHCMC. The renewal will take effect December 15, 2024,severity and continue to 2039, another 15 years. Underduration of 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.pandemic.

 

The contract obligationpandemic has resulted in federal, state and local governments around the world implementing increasingly stringent measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions or bans, business curtailments, school closures, and other protective measures.

Our aerospace segment qualified as “essential” under applicable federal guidance and state orders. The facilities have continued operations. We are enforcing social distancing and enhanced health, safety and sanitization measures in accordance with guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (the “CDC”).


We have also implemented necessary procedures and support to enable a significant portion of our Olathe headquarters personnel to work remotely. 


Our professional services operations at the expenditures definedBoot Hill Casino & Resort was forced to close from March 18, 2020 thru May 21, 2020. The casino reopened to the public on May 22, with reduced hours to allow for extra time for cleaning and sanitizing in accordance with CDC guidelines and a limited number of games and food
offerings. While we have returned to normal hours, we are continuing to enforce social distancing measures throughout the casino. Since reopening the Boot Hill Casino & Resort we have experienced lower customer headcount, which has been partially off-set by a larger net revenue per customer. We are experiencing, and expect to continue experiencing, lower demand for our professional services and increased costs and other challenges related to COVID-19 that adversely affects our business.

BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary in the amendment overprofessional services segment, received a loan in the remaining lifeprincipal amount of $2.0 million (the “SBA Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The intent and purpose of the current management contractPPP is to support companies during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing funds for certain specified business expenses, with a focus on payroll. We have used the proceeds from the SBA Loan to maintain our payroll and retain casino staff. With the assistance of the SBA Loan, we believe we have sufficient liquidity at this time to maintain our business operations during this difficult time.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our business operations and financial results beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and continues to impact us in fiscal 2021. We face numerous uncertainties in estimating the direct and indirect effects on our present and future business operations, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. Due to several rapidly changing variables related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot reasonably estimate future economic trends and the renewal contract total $24.6 million.  These expenditures are front loaded and begin in our fiscal year 2020.timing of when stability will return.

13. Subsequent Events:

 

The Company evaluated its October 31, 20192020 financial statements for subsequent events through the filing date of this report. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events other then the one listed above, that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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

 

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 Facotrs)Factors) of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 20192020, 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, 20192020, 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;

pandemics or other national health crisis;
 

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.

   

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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 20192020 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,Learjet, 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

 

Electrical 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

 

Provisions 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”), 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

 

ISR – 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

 

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Professional Services. The Professional Services segment includes the management of a gaming facility and related dining and entertainment facilities in Dodge City, Kansas. Boot Hill Casino and Resort features approximately 640645 slot machines and 20 table games. Due to COVID-19, Boot Hill Casino and Resort currently has 412 slot machines and 16 table games. Companies in Professional Services also provide licensed architectural services, including commercial and industrial building design, and engineering services.

 

Boot Hill. 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. From 1998 until 2018, Butler National Service Corporation, a company in Professional Services and our wholly-owned subsidiary, 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.

 

COVID-19 Overview


The pandemic caused by the disease COVID-19 was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread throughout the world. Financial markets have been volatile in 2020, primarily due to uncertainty with respect to the severity and duration of the pandemic.

The pandemic has resulted in federal, state and local governments around the world implementing increasingly stringent measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions or bans, business curtailments, school closures, and other protective measures.

Our aerospace segment qualified as “essential” under applicable federal guidance and state orders. The facilities have continued operations. We are enforcing social distancing and enhanced health, safety and sanitization measures in accordance with guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (the “CDC”).


We have also implemented necessary procedures and support to enable a significant portion of our Olathe headquarters personnel to work remotely. 


Our professional services operations at the Boot Hill Casino & Resort was forced to close from March 18, 2020 thru May 21, 2020. The casino reopened to the public on May 22, with reduced hours to allow for extra time for cleaning and sanitizing in accordance with CDC guidelines and a limited number of games and food
offerings. While we have returned to normal hours, we are continuing to enforce social distancing measures throughout the casino. Since reopening the Boot Hill Casino & Resort we have experienced lower customer headcount, which has been partially off-set by a larger net revenue per customer. We are experiencing, and expect to continue experiencing, lower demand for our professional services and increased costs and other challenges related to COVID-19 that adversely affects our business.

BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary in the professional services segment, received a loan in the principal amount of $2.0 million (the “SBA Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The intent and purpose of the PPP is to support companies during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing funds for certain specified business expenses, with a focus on payroll. We have used the proceeds from the SBA Loan to maintain our payroll and retain casino staff. With the assistance of the SBA Loan, we believe we have sufficient liquidity at this time to maintain our business operations during this difficult time.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our business operations and financial results beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and continues to impact us in fiscal 2021. We face numerous uncertainties in estimating the direct and indirect effects on our present and future business operations, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. Due to several rapidly changing variables related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot reasonably estimate future economic trends and the timing of when stability will return.

Results Overview

 

The six months ended October 31, 20192020 revenue increaseddecreased 27%21% to $36.529.0 million compared to $28.7 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018. In the six months ended October 31, 2019 the professional services revenue was $16.2 million compared to $15.8 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018, an increase of 3%. In the six months ended October 31, 2019 the Aerospace Products revenue was $20.2 million compared to $12.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018, an increase of 57%.

The six months ended October 31, 2019 net income increased to $4.3 million compared to a net income of $2.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018.  The six months ended October 31, 2019, operating income increased to $7.7 million, from an operating income of $2.7 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Six MONTHS ENDING October 31, 2019 COMPARED TO Six MONTHS ENDING October 31, 2018

(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%

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Revenue:

Revenueincreased27% to $36.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019,. In the six months ended October 31, 2020 the professional services revenue was $13.0 million compared to $28.716.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 20182019, a decrease of 20%. In the six months ended October 31, 2020 the Aerospace Products revenue was $16.0 million compared to $20.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, a decrease of 21%.

The six months ended October 31, 2020 net income decreased to $306 compared to a net income of $4.3 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019.  The six months ended October 31, 2020, operating income decreased to $1.8 million from an operating income of $7.7 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

six months ended October 31, 2020 COMPARED TO six months ended October 31, 2019

(dollars in thousands)

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2020

  

Percent of Total Revenue

  

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019

  

Percent of Total Revenue

  

Percent Change 2019-2020

 

Revenue:

                    

Professional Services

 $13,001   45% $16,223   45%  -20%

Aerospace Products

  15,960   55%  20,230   55%  -21%

Total revenue

  28,961   100%  36,453   100%  -21%
                     

Costs and expenses:

                    

Costs of Professional Services

  6,828   24%  7,856   21%  -13%

Cost of Aerospace Products

  11,788   41%  11,532   32%  2%

Marketing and advertising

  1,845   6%  2,139   6%  -14%

Employee benefits

  1,151   4%  1,073   3%  7%

Depreciation and amortization

  2,644   9%  2,515   7%  5%

General, administrative and other

  2,890   10%  3,590   10%  -19%

Total costs and expenses

  27,146   94%  28,705   79%  -5%

Operating income

 $1,815   6% $7,748   21%  -77%

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Revenue:

Revenuedecreased21% to $29.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $36.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the increasedecrease 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 increaseddecreased 3%20% for the six months to $16.213.0 million at October 31, 20192020 compared to $15.816.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 20182019.

 

Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue increaseddecreased 57%21% for the six months to $20.216.0 million at October 31, 20192020 compared to $12.920.2 million in the  six months ended October 31, 20182019.

 

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 increaseddecreased 10%5% in the six months ended October 31, 20192020 to $28.727.1 million compared to $26.028.7 million in the six months ended October 31, 20182019. Costs and expenses were94% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 79% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019, as.

Costs of Professional Servicesdecreased13% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $6.8 million compared to 91%$7.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 24% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 20182020.

Costs of Professional Servicesdecreased19% in the six months ended October 31, 2019 to $7.9 million, as compared to$9.7 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018. Costs were 21% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019, as.

Costs of Aerospace Productsincreased2% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $11.8 million compared to 34%$11.5 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 41% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 20182020.

Costs of Aerospace Productsincreased36% in the six months ended October 31, 2019 to $11.5 million, as compared to$8.5 million for the six months ended October 31, 2018. Costs were 32% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to 30% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2018.

 

Marketing and advertising expenses increaseddecreased by 5%14% in the six months ended October 31, 20192020, to $2.11.8 million compared to $2.02.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 20182019. Expenses were 6% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 20192020, as compared to 7%6% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 20182019. 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%4% in the six months ended October 31, 20192020, compared to 3% in the six months ended October 31, 20182019. These expenses increased to$1.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, from $1.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, from $1.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 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 9% in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to 7% in the six months ended October 31, 2019, compared. These expenses increased5% to 3%$2.6 million in the six months ended October 31, 20182020. These expenses increased221% to, from $2.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, from $783 in the six months ended October 31, 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 six months ended October 31, 20192020 was $1.9 million compared to $4951.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 20182019.

 

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 10% in the six months ended October 31, 20192020, compared to 14%10% in the six months ended October 31, 20182019. These expenses decreased 10%19% to$2.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, from $3.6 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, from $4.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018.

 

Other income (expense):

 

Interest expense and other income were (($1.7)$1.7) million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared with interest expense and other income of ($1.7) million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, compared with interest expense and other income.  Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was ($1.5) million in the six months ended October 31, 20182020.  Interest related compared to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was ($2.0) million in the six months ended October 31, 2019 compared to ( $55in the six months ended October 31, 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.

 

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Operations by Segment

 

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

 

The following table presents a summary of our operating segment information for the six months ended October 31, 20192020 and October 31, 20182019:

 

(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  

Six Months Ended October 31, 2020

  

Percent of Total Revenue

  

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019

  

Percent of Total Revenue

  

Percent Change 2019-2020

 

Professional Services

                                        

Revenue

                                        

Boot Hill Casino

 $16,113   99% $15,594   99%  3% $12,863   99% $16,113   99%  -20%

Management/Professional Services

  110   1%  212   1%  -48%  138   1%  110   1%  25%

Revenue

  16,223   100%  15,806   100%  3%  13,001   100%  16,223   100%  -20%
                                        

Costs of Professional Services

  7,856   48%  9,738   61%  -19%  6,828   53%  7,856   48%  -13%

Expenses

  5,928   37%  5,478   35%  8%  5,446   41%  5,928   37%  -8%

Total costs and expenses

  13,784   85%  15,216   96%  -9%  12,274   94%  13,784   85%  -11%

Professional Services operating income before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 $2,439   15% $590   4%  313% $727   6% $2,439   15%  -70%

  

(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  

Six Months Ended October 31, 2020

  

Percent of Total Revenue

  

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019

  

Percent of Total Revenue

  

Percent Change 2019-2020

 

Aerospace Products

                                        

Revenue

 $20,230   100% $12,895   100%  57% $15,960   100% $20,230   100%  -21%
                                        

Costs of Aerospace Products

  11,532   57%  8,461   66%  36%  11,788   74%  11,532   57%  2%
Expenses  3,389   17%  2,306   18%  47%  3,084   19%  3,389   17%  -9%

Total costs and expenses

  14,921   74%  10,767   84%  39%  14,872   93%  14,921   74%  0%
                                        
Aerospace Products operating income $5,309   26% $2,128   16%  149% $1,088   7% $5,309   26%  -80%

  

Professional Services

 

Revenue from Professional Services increaseddecreased 3%20% for the six months ended October 31, 20192020 to $16.213.0 million compared to $15.816.2 million for the six months ended October 31, 20182019. The decrease resulted from Boot Hill Casino & Resort being forced to close from March 18, 2020 thru May 21, 2020 due to COVID-19.

In the six months ended October 31, 20192020 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $20.517.1 million compared to $20.5 million for the six months ended October 31, 20182019. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by$5.5 million resulting in gaming revenue of $11.6 million for the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $6.5 million resulting in gaming revenue of $14.0 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019, compared.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino decreased to a reduction to gross receipts of $6.7 million resulting in gaming revenue of $13.81.3 million for the six months ended October 31, 20182020.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino increased, compared to $2.1 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019, compared to $1.8 million for the six months ended October 31, 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 decreased48%increased 25% to $138 for the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $110 for the six months ended October 31, 2019, compared to $212 for the six months ended October 31, 2018. The decrease is due primarily from the Company not renewing the Stables contract.

   

Costs of Professional Services decreased in the six months ended October 31, 20192020 to $7.96.8 million compared to $9.77.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 20182019. Costs were53% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 48% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019, as.

Expenses decreased8% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $5.4 million compared to 61%$5.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 41% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 20182020.

Expenses increased8% in the six months ended October 31, 2019 to $5.9 million, as compared to$5.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018. Expenses were 37% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to 35% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2018.

  

Aerospace Products

  

Revenue increaseddecreased 57%21% to $16.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $20.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, compared to $12.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018. The increasedecrease in revenue is primarily due to an increasea decrease in avionics business of $3.95.6 million and an increase in aircraft modificationmodification business of $3.41.3 million. We have invested in the development of several STCs. These STCs are state of the art avionics andthat we are aggressively marketingmarket both domestically and internationally.

 

Costs of Aerospace Products increased by 36%2% in the six months ended October 31, 20192020 to $11.511.8 million compared to $8.511.5 million for the six months ended October 31, 20182019.  Costs were74% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 57% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019, as.

Expenses decreased9% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $3.1 million compared to 66%$3.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019.  Expenses were 19% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 20182020.

Expenses increased47% in the six months ended October 31, 2019 to $3.4 million, as compared to$2.3 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018.  Expenses were 17% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to 18% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2018.

  

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SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2020 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 20192020

 

(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  Three Months Ended October 31, 2020  Percent of Total Revenue  Three Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2019-2020 

Revenue:

                                        

Professional Services

 $8,107   42% $7,858   51%  3% $7,648   48% $8,107   42%  -6%

Aerospace Products

  11,330   58%  7,439   49%  52%  8,324   52%  11,330   58%  -27%

Total revenue

  19,437   100%  15,297   100%  27%  15,972   100%  19,437   100%  -18%
                                        

Costs and expenses:

                                        

Costs of Professional Services

  4,006   21%  4,926   32%  -19%  3,418   21%  4,006   21%  -15%

Cost of Aerospace Products

  6,563   34%  4,331   28%  52%  6,687   42%  6,563   34%  2%

Marketing and advertising

  1,035   5%  1,060   7%  -2%  893   6%  1,035   5%  -14%

Employee benefits

  526   3%  481   3%  9%  566   3%  526   3%  8%

Depreciation and amortization

  1,276   6%  395   3%  223%  1,338   8%  1,276   6%  5%

General, administrative and other

  1,804   9%  2,286   15%  -21%  1,383   9%  1,804   9%  -23%

Total costs and expenses

  15,210   78%  13,479   88%  13%  14,285   89%  15,210   78%  -6%

Operating income

 $4,227   22% $1,818   12%  133% $1,687   11% $4,227   22%  -60%

 

Revenue:

 

Revenue increaseddecreased 27%18% to $16.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $19.4 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019, compared to $15.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2018. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the increasedecrease 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 increaseddecreased 3%6% for the three months to $7.6 million at October 31, 2020 compared to $8.1 million at October 31, 2019 compared to $7.9 million at October 31, 2018.

 

 

Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue increaseddecreased 52%27% for the three months to $8.3 million at October 31, 2020 compared to $11.3 million at October 31, 2019 compared to $7.4 million at October 31, 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 increaseddecreased 13%6% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $15.214.3 million compared to $13.515.2 million in the three months ended October 31, 20182019. Costs and expenses were89% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 78% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to 88% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2018.

 

Costs of Professional Services decreased 19%15% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $4.03.4 million compared to $4.94.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 20182019. Costs were 21% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 20192020, as compared to 32%21% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 20182019.

 

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 52%2% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $6.66.7 million compared to $4.36.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 20182019. Costs were42% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 34% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

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Marketing and advertising expensesdecreased14% in the three months ended October 31, 2020, asto $893 compared to 28%$1.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 6% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2018.

Marketing and advertising expensesdecreased2% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020, to $1.0 millionas compared to$1.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2018. Expenses were 5% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to 7% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 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 three months ended October 31, 20192020, compared to 3% in the three months ended October 31, 20182019. These expenses increased 9%8% to$566 in the three months ended October 31, 2020, from $526 in the three months ended October 31, 2019, from $481 in the three months ended October 31, 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 8% in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to 6% in the three months ended October 31, 2019, compared to 3% in the three months ended October 31, 2018. These expenses increased 223%5% to $1.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 from $3951.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 20182019. 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 October 31, 20192020 was $935954 compared to $250935 in the three months ended October 31, 20182019.

 

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 9% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020, compared to 15%9% in the three months ended October 31, 20182019. These expenses decreased 21%23% to$1.4 million in the three months ended October 31, 2020, from $1.8 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019, from.

Other expense:

Interest expense was $2.31.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 20182020.

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Other income (expense):

Interest Expense and other income were ($1.1)$1.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019,. Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $982 in the three months ended October 31, 2020 compared with interest expense and other income ofto $1.31.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2018. Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was ($1.0) million in the three months ended October 31, 2019 compared to ($26) in the three months ended October 31, 2018. Refund of sales/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 October 31, 20192020 and October 31, 20182019:

 

(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 2017-2018  Three Months Ended October 31, 2020  Percent of Total Revenue  Three Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2019-2020 

Professional Services

                                        

Revenue

                                        

Boot Hill Casino

 $8,043   99% $7,750   99%  4% $7,555   99% $8,043   99%  -6%

Management/Professional Services

  64   1%  108   1%  -41%  93   1%  64   1%  45%

Revenue

  8,107   100%  7,858   100%  3%  7,648   100%  8,107   100%  -6%
                                        

Costs of Professional Services

  4,006   49%  4,926   63%  -19%  3,418   45%  4,006   49%  -15%

Expenses

  2,910   36%  2,886   36%  1%  2,714   35%  2,910   36%  -7%

Total costs and expenses

  6,916   85%  7,812   99%  -11%  6,132   80%  6,916   85%  -11%

Professional Services operating income before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC

 $1,191   15% $46   1%  2489%
Professional Services operating income (loss) before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC $1,516   20% $1,191   15%  27%

 

(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 2017-2018  Three Months Ended October 31, 2020  Percent of Total Revenue  Three Months Ended October 31, 2019  Percent of Total Revenue  Percent Change 2019-2020 

Aerospace Products

                                        

Revenue

 $11,330   100% $7,439   100%  52% $8,324   100% $11,330   100%  -27%
                                        

Costs of Aerospace Products

  6,563   58%  4,331   58%  52%  6,687   80%  6,563   58%  2%

Expenses

  1,731   15%  1,336   18%  30%  1,466   18%  1,731   15%  -15%

Total costs and expenses

  8,294   73%  5,667   76%  46%  8,153   98%  8,294   73%  -2%
                                        
Aerospace Products operating income $3,036   27% $1,772   24%  71% $171   2% $3,036   27%  -94%

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Professional Services

 

 

Revenue from Professional Services increaseddecreased 3%6% for the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $8.17.6 million compared to $7.98.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 20182019. The decrease resulted from fewer Boot Hill Casino & Resort patron visits due to COVID-19.

In the three months ended October 31, 20192020 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $10.29.8 million compared to $10.110.2 million for the three months ended October 31, 20182019. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by$3.0 million resulting in gaming revenue of $6.8 million for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $3.2 million resulting in gaming revenue of $7.0 million for the three months ended October 31, 2019.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino decreased to $784 for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $3.3 million resulting in gaming revenue of $6.81.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 2018.  Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino increased to $1.1 for the three months ended October 31, 2019, compared to $900 for the three months ended October 31, 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 decreasedincreased 41%45% to $93 for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $64 for the three months ended October 31, 2019, compared to $108 for the three months ended October 31, 2018. The decrease is due primarily from the Company not renewing the Stables contract.

 

 

Costs of Professional Services decreased 19%15% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $4.03.4 million compared to $4.94.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 20182019. Costs were45% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 49% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to 63% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2018.

  

 

Expenses increaseddecreased 1%7% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $2.92.7 million compared to $2.9 million in the three months ended October 31, 20182019. Expenses were 36%35% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 20192020, as compared to 36% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 20182019.

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Aerospace Products

 

 

Revenue increaseddecreased 52%27% to $8.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $11.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019, compared to $7.4 million in the three months ended October 31, 2018. The increasedecrease in revenue is primarily due to an increasea decrease in avionics business of $1.23.2 million and an increase in aircraft modification business of $2.7162 million.. We have invested in the development of several STCs. These STCs are state of the art avionics andthat we are aggressively marketingmarket both domestically and internationally. 

 

 

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 52%2% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $6.66.7 million compared to $4.36.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 20182019.  Costs were 58%80% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 20192020, as compared to 58% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 20182019.

 

 

Expenses increaseddecreased 30%15% in the three months ended October 31, 20192020 to $1.71.5 million compared to $1.31.7 million in the three months ended October 31, 20182019.  Expenses were18% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 15% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to 18% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2018.

 

Employees

 

Other than persons employed by our gaming subsidiaries there were 111 full time and 5 part time employees on October 31, 2020, compared to 103 full time and 6 part time employees on October 31, 2019. As of December 4, 2020, compared tostaffing is 96110 full time and 3 part time employees on October 31, 2018. As of December 6, 2019, staffing is 102 full time and 65 part time employees. Our staffing at Boot Hill Casino & Resort on October 31, 20192020 was166 full time and 66 part time employees compared to 197 full time and 64 part time employees compared toon 194October 31, 2019. At December 4, 2020 there are 162 full time and 63 part time employees on October 31, 2018. At December 6, 2019 there are 196 full time and 6569 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 20192021 and beyond.

  

The ownership structure of BHCMC, LLC is now:

  

  

Members of

    
  

Board of

 

Equity

 

Income

Membership Interest

 

Managers

 

Ownership

 

(Loss) Sharing

Class A

 

3

 

20%

 

40%

Class B

 

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.

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Analysis and Discussion of Cash Flow

 

During the six months ended October 31, 20192020 our cash position increased by $8.0611 million.. Net income was $4.548 for the six months ended October 31, 2020. Cash flows provided by operating activities was $4.0 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019. Cash flows provided by operating activities was $9.3 million for the six months ended October 31, 20192020. Non-cash activities consisting of depreciation and amortization provided $3.13.3 million, while a gain on sale of an airplane used$529.deferred compensation provided $300. Customer deposits increased our cash position by $931.8 million. We reduced our lease liability by $559. Inventories increaseddecreased our cash position by $293893. Accounts receivable increased our cash position by $806514. Gaming facility mandated payments increased our cash position by $664. Prepaid expenses and other assets decreased our cash by $408456A decreaseAn increase in accounts payable, an increasea decrease in accrued expenses, and an increase in other current liabilities decreasedincreased our cash by $3215. Income tax payabletaxes increaseddecreased our cash position by $1.3 million.

Cash provided by investing activities was $298 for the six months ended October 31, 2019271. We invested $256 to purchase an aircraft, $306 towards STCs, and $115 on equipment and furnishings. We received $975 in proceeds for the sale of an airplane.

  

Cash used in financinginvesting activities was $1.63.4 million for the six months ended October 31, 20192020. We invested $229 to purchase aircraft, $1.5 million towards STCs, and $1.7 million on equipment and furnishings.

Cash provided by financing activities was $12 for the six months ended October 31, 2020. We increased our debt by $2.0 million. We made repayments on our debt of $9971.8. We reduced our financed lease liability by $478. million. We purchased company stock of $138185. The stock was acquired and placed in treasury.

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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:Right-to-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 percentage-of-completion, 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 20202021. From fiscal year 20192020 to fiscal year 20202021 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 20202021 and 2021.2022.

  

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 Companycompany 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.

  

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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 October 31, 20192020. 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 October 31, 20192020.

  

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Limitations on Controls

 

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

  

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: In our opinion there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the six months ended October 31, 20192020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

    

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

 

As of October 31, 20192020, 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 other material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 20192020.

 

 

 

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 20202021.

 

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  $- 

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, 2020 - August 31, 2020

  -  $-   -  $2,911,000 

September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020

  112,120  $0.50   112,120  $2,891,000 

October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020

  40,795  $0.50   40,795  $2,835,000 

Total

  152,915  $0.50   152,915     

 

(a) Our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of Butler National common stock in the open market or otherwise, at an aggregate purchase price of $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, 2021.

 

Item 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

 

None.

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

OTHER INFORMATION.

 

 

None.

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

EXHIBITS.

 

 

 

 

3.1

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

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

 

 

 

 

4.1

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

   

3.2

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

 

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.

 

 

 

 

101

The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 20192020, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 20192020 and April 30, 20192020, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 and six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

    

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SIGNATURES

  

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

  

 

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

(Registrant)

 

 

December 13, 201911, 2020

/s/ Clark D. Stewart

Date

Clark D. Stewart

 

(President and Chief Executive Officer)

 

 

December 13, 201911, 2020

/s/ Tad M. McMahon

Date

Tad M. McMahon

 

(Chief Financial Officer)  

     

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Exhibit Index

  

Exhibit

Number

Description of Exhibit

3.1

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

 

 

3.2

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

 

 

4.1

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

 

 

31.1

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

 

 

31.2

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

 

 

32.1

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

 

 

32.2

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

 

 

101

The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 20192020, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 20192020 and April 30, 20192020, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 and six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended October 31, 20192020 and 20182019, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

 

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