UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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FORM 10-K |
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( Mark One)[X] |
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For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008 |
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[ ]Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 (No Fee Required) |
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For the Transition Period from __________ to __________. |
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Commission File Number 0-1678 |
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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Kansas |
41-0834293 |
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19920 West 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (913) 780-9595 |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: |
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Common Stock $.01 Par Value |
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Indicate by check if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. |
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company. Yes [ ] No [X] |
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The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of July 3, 2008, was 55,091,109 shares. |
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: NONE |
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This Form 10-K consists of 71 pages (including exhibits). The index to exhibits is set forth on pages 38-40. |
PART I |
Item 1. BUSINESS |
Forward Looking Information |
The information set forth below includes "forward-looking" information and is subject to the Risk Factors as outlined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Risk Factors listed under Item 1A of this Form 10-K , and the Cautionary Statements, filed by us as Exhibit 99 to this Form 10-K, are incorporated herein by reference, and you are specifically referred to such Risk Factors and Cautionary Statements for a discussion of factors which could affect our operations and forward-looking statements contained herein. |
General |
Butler National Corporation (the "Company" or "BNC") is a Kansas corporation formed in 1960, with corporate headquarters at 19920 West 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062. |
Current Activities. Our current product lines and services include: |
Aircraft Modifications - principally includes the modification of customer and company owned business-size aircraft from passenger to freighter configuration, addition of aerial photography capability, and stability enhancing modifications for Learjet, Beechcraft, Cessna, and Dassault Falcon aircraft along with other specialized modifications. We provide these services through our subsidiary, Avcon Industries, Inc. ("Aircraft Modifications" or "Avcon"). In March 2008, Butler National Corporation, through its subsidiary Avcon Industries, Inc. acquired the JET autopilot product line for the Classic Learjets. The Company plans a transition of the acquisition to continue the service and support of all customers operating the JET autopilot and related equipment in 2008 or shortly thereafter. In the interim period the company has an agreement for transition services and continued support for the acquired JET product line.Avionics - principally includes the manufacture, sale, and service of airborne electronic switching units used in DC-9, DC-10, DC-9/80, MD-80, MD-90, and the KC-10 aircraft, Transient Suppression Devices (TSDs) for fuel tank protection on Boeing Classic 737 and 747 aircraft, and other Classic aircraft using a capacitance fuel quantity indicating system ("FQIS"), airborne electronics upgrades for classic weapon control systems used on military aircraft and vehicles, and consulting services with airlines and equipment manufacturers regarding fuel system safety requirements. We provide the products through our subsidiary, Butler National Corporation - Tempe, Arizona and the services through Butler National Corporation - Olathe, Kansas ("Avionics", "Classic Aviation Products", "Safety Products", or "Switching Units"). Aircraft - Acquisition, Modification and Sales - Our subsidiary, Butler National, Inc., purchases airplanes, principally Learjets, modifies the planes and sells the planes directly to customers or receives a broker fee for placing an airplane with a customer. Also, the Company-owned aircraft are sometimes used to prove the design, testing, and compliance of STC modifications during the FAA approval process. Services - SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems and Monitoring Services - principally includes the monitoring and related repair services of water and wastewater remote pumping stations through electronic surveillance for municipalities and the private sector. We provide these services through our subsidiary, Butler National Services, Inc. ("Monitoring Services" or "BNS"). Corporate / Professional Services - provides as a management service licensed architectural services through our subsidiary, BCS Design, Inc. These services include commercial and industrial building design. We have expanded this segment to include aviation-related engineering consulting services and operate as the Butler National Aircraft Certification Center ("BNACC"). Gaming - principally includes business management services and advances to Indian tribes in connection with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. We provide these management services and advances through our subsidiary, Butler National Service Corporation ("Management Services", "Gaming" or "BNSC"). |
Assets as of April 30, 2008 and Net Revenues for the year ended April 30, 2008 . |
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Industry Segment |
Assets |
Revenue |
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Aircraft Modifications |
18.2% |
49.0% |
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Aircraft |
17.9% |
0.0% |
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Avionics |
21.9% |
28.5% |
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Gaming |
15.9% |
8.5% |
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Monitoring Services |
1.3% |
8.8% |
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Corporate / Professional Services |
24.8% |
5.2% |
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Regulation Under Federal Aviation Administration : Our Avionics and Aircraft Modifications segments are subject to regulation by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). We manufacture products and parts under FAA Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) requiring qualification and traceability of all materials and vendors used by us. We make aircraft modifications pursuant to the authority granted by Supplemental Type Certificates issued by the FAA. We repair aircraft parts pursuant to the authority granted by our FAA Authorized Repair Station. Violation or changes to FAA regulations could be detrimental to our operation in these business segments.Licensing and Regulation under Federal Indian Law: Before commencing gaming operations (Class II or Class III) on Indian Land, we must obtain the approval of various regulatory entities. Gaming on Indian land is extensively regulated by Federal, State, and Tribal governments and authorities. Regulatory changes could limit or otherwise materially affect the types of gaming that may be conducted on Indian Land. All aspects of our proposed business operations on Indian Lands are subject to approval, regulation, and oversight by the Bureau of Indian Affairs ("BIA"), the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior ("Secretary"), and the National Indian Gaming Commission ("NIGC"). Our management of Class III gaming operations is also subject to approval of a Class III Gaming Compact between the Indian Tribe and the respective state. Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, whether Federal, State or Tribal, could result in, among other things, the termination of any management agreements which would have a material adverse effect on us. Management agreement terms are also regulated by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ("IGRA"), which restricts initial terms to five years and management fees to 30% of the net profits of the casino, except in certain circumstances where the term may be extended to seven years and the management fee increased to 40%. Management agreements with Indian Tribes will not be approved by the NIGC unless, among other things, background checks of the directors and officers of the manager and its ten largest holders of capital stock have been satisfactorily completed. We will also be required to comply with background checks as specified in Tribal-State Compacts before we can manage gaming operations on Indian land. Background checks by the NIGC may take up to 180 days and may be extended to 270 days. There can be no assurance that we would continue to be successful in obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals for our management of proposed gaming operations on a timely basis, or at all. Licensing and Regulation under State Law: Our present and future stockholders are and will continue to be subject to review by regulatory agencies. Gaming licenses may be required in connection with our proposed management of a State of Kansas owned Lottery Gaming Facility (a casino) and/or a Class III Indian casino on Indian land within the territorial boundaries of the State of Kansas. Our management personnel, Butler National and/or the managing subsidiaries, the key personnel of all entities, and if applicable the appropriate Indian Tribe may be required to have gaming licenses for Class III gaming and/or a Lottery Gaming Facility gaming licenses in the respective state prior to conducting operations. The failure of the Company or the key personnel to obtain or retain a state license could have a material adverse effect on the Company or on its ability to obtain or retain Class III licenses in other jurisdictions. Each such State Gaming Agency has broad discretion in granting, renewing and revoking licenses. Obtaining such licenses and approvals will be time consuming and cannot be assured. The State of Kansas has approved state owned Lottery Gaming Facilities, pari-mutuel dog and/or horse racing for non-Indian organizations. The State of Kansas operates a state lottery, keno games, and plans to operate state owned Lottery Gaming Facilities for the benefit of the State. The Lottery Gaming Facility management contract approval process requires that any entity or person owning one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the ownership interest of the management company must be found suitable to be an owner by the State of Kansas. The Kansas Supreme Court announced its ruling affirming the constitutionality of the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act. (KELA) Our subsidiary, Butler National Service Corporation received approval from the Kansas Lottery Commission of its management proposal and contract for the Southwest Gaming Zone. The Lottery Commission directed the Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, on behalf of the State of Kansas, to forward the Management Contract with Butler National Service Corporation to the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board. Butler National is one of two applicants proposing to manage the Ford County/Southwest Gaming Zone Casino forwarded to the Review Board. The Contract does not become effective until approved by the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. If selected by the Review Board, the approval may be completed between October and December of 2008. There is no assurance that a Tribal/State Compact between the Tribes and the State of Kansas can be completed. If the Compact is not approved, there could be a material adverse effect on our plans for management of Class III gaming on Indian lands within the territorial boundaries of Kansas. There is no assurance that a Lottery Gaming Facility management contract and/or the required state licenses will be awarded to us. If a Lottery Gaming Facility management contract is not awarded to us, there could be a material adverse effect on our plans to manage a state owned casino in Kansas. As a condition to obtaining and maintaining our Oklahoma Class III license or any other Class III license, we must submit detailed financial and other reports to the Indian Tribe and the respective federal and state regulatory Agencies ("the Agency"). Any person owning or acquiring 5% or more of the Common Stock of the Company must be found suitable by one or more of the agencies or the Indian Tribes ("the Interest"). Any Agency has the authority to require a finding of suitability with respect to any stockholder regardless of the percentage of ownership. If found unsuitable by any Agency or the Indian Tribe, the stockholder must offer all of the Ownership Interest in Company stock held by such stockholder to the Company for cash at the current market bid price less a fifteen percent (15%) administrative charge and the Company must purchase such Interest within six months of the offer. The stockholder is required to pay all costs of investigation with respect to a determination of his/her suitability. In addition, regardless of ownership, each member of the board of directors and certain officers of the Company are subject to a finding of suitability by any Agency and the Indian Tribe. |
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Financial Information about Industry Segments |
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Information with respect to our industry segments are found at Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended April 30, 2008. |
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Narrative Description of Business |
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Avcon modifies business-type aircraft in Newton, Kansas. The modifications include aircraft conversion from passenger to freighter configuration, addition of aerial photography capability, stability enhancing modifications for Learjets, and other special mission modifications. Avcon offers avionics, aerodynamic, and stability improvement products for selected business jet aircraft. Avcon makes these modifications to customer-owned aircraft and Company owned aircraft for resale. |
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The Aircraft Modifications business derives its ability to modify aircraft from the authority granted to it by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). The FAA grants this authority by issuing a Supplemental Type Certificate ("STC") after a detailed review of the design, engineering, and functional documentation, and demonstrated flight evaluation of the modified aircraft. The STC authorizes Avcon to build the required parts and assemblies under FAA Parts Manufacturing Authority ("PMA"), and to make the installations on applicable aircraft. Aircraft - Acquisition, Modification and Sales We actively purchase airplanes, through our subsidiary Butler National, Inc., principally Learjets. Avcon modifies these planes and then we sell them directly to customers or to brokers. Company owned aircraft are sometimes used to prove the design of the STC modifications during the FAA approval process. Avionics Classic Aviation Products: Our mission is to provide and support economical products for older aircraft, often referred to as "Classic" aircraft. As a result of more than 40 years in the aircraft switching unit business, we recognize the potential to support many aircraft in the last half of their expected service life. The business mission of the company promotes us as a designer and supplier of "Classic Aviation Products". A part of the Classic products are directed to supporting safety of flight for the older aircraft. Gaming BNSC is engaged in the business of providing management services to Indian tribes in connection with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. We have three management agreements; however, the performance of these agreements is contingent upon, and subject to approval by the Secretary of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Indian Gaming Commission, and the appropriate state, if required. Also, we have signed consulting engagement letters with two tribes to study and develop plans for Indian gaming. Services SCADA Systems and Monitoring Services: BNS is engaged in the sale of monitoring and control equipment and the sale of monitoring services for water and wastewater remote pumping stations through electronic surveillance by radio or telephone. BNS contracts with government and private owners of water and wastewater pumping stations to provide both monitoring and preventive maintenance services for our customers. A high percentage of BNS business comes from municipally owned pumping stations. BNS is currently soliciting business only in Florida. While we have exposure to competitive forces in the monitoring and preventive maintenance business, management believes the competition is limited in the Florida area. Corporate Corporate / Professional Services: We provide licensed architectural services through BCS Design, Inc. These services include commercial and industrial building design. We have expanded this segment to include aviation-related engineering consulting services and operate as the Butler National Aircraft Certification Center. |
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Backlog : Our backlog as of April 30, 2008, 2007, and 2006, was as follows: |
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Industry Segment |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
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Aircraft Modifications |
$ 3,629,343 |
$ 6,340,304 |
$ 6,895,089 |
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Avionics |
3,504,013 |
5,197,103 |
5,158,585 |
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Services - Monitoring Services |
1,205,191 |
2,443,065 |
1,160,440 |
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Corporate / Professional Services |
211,351 |
262,361 |
1,351,696 |
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Total backlog |
$8,549,898 |
$14,242,833 |
$14,565,810 |
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In addition, some provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws could make it more difficult for a potential acquirer to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting stock. This includes, but is not limited to, provisions that: provide for a classified board of directors, prohibit stockholders from taking action by written consent, and restrict the ability of stockholders to call special meetings. We are also subject to provisions of Kansas law K.S.A. 17-12, 101 that prohibit us from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years from the date the person became an interested stockholder, unless certain conditions are met, which could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control.
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Item 2. PROPERTIES |
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Corporate: Our corporate headquarters are located in a 9,000 square foot owned facility for office and storage space at 19920 West 161st Street, in Olathe, Kansas.Avionics: Butler National Corporation has its principal offices and manufacturing operations at 4654 South Ash Ave, Tempe, Arizona in a 16,110 square foot owned facility. Modifications: Our Company's Aircraft Modifications Division is located at 714 North Oliver Road, Newton, Kansas, in a 42,700 square foot leased facility of hangar and office space at the municipal airport in Newton, Kansas, at an annual rent of approximately $144,400. Butler National Aircraft Certification Center is located at One Aero Plaza, New Century, Kansas in a 1,000 square foot plus three hangar spaces leased facility at the New Century Airport in New Century, Kansas, at an annual rent of approximately $49,500. Services: Butler National Services, Inc. has its principal offices at 2772 NW 31st Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at an annual rent of approximately $38,000. These facilities are adequate for current and anticipated operations. |
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Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
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A lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas by the State of Kansas against us, the United States, the Business Committee members of the Miami Tribe and others on October 14, 1999, challenging the determination by the NIGC and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas that the Miami Princess Maria Reserve No. 35 is Indian Land for the purposes of gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The State of Kansas requested an order by the Court preventing further development of gaming on the Indian land. As of July 3, 2008, there are no other 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. |
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Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF STOCKHOLDERS |
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On April 10, 2008 the Company held its annual meeting for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2007. Stockholders voted by proxy or in person to ratify the selection of Weaver & Martin, LLC as auditors for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008. |
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PART II |
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Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES. |
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COMMON STOCK (BUKS): |
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(a) Market Information: We were initially listed in the national over-the-counter market in 1969, under the symbol "BUTL." Effective June 8, 1992, the symbol was changed to 'BLNL.' On February 24, 1994, we were listed on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market under the symbol "BUKS." Our common stock was delisted from the small cap category effective January 20, 1999 and is now quoted in the over-the-counter (OTCBB) category. Approximately eighteen (18) market makers offer and trade the stock. |
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Year Ended |
Year Ended |
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Low |
High |
Low |
High |
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First Quarter |
$ |
.350 |
$ |
.490 |
$ |
.280 |
$ |
.720 |
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Second Quarter |
$ |
.220 |
$ |
.430 |
$ |
.250 |
$ |
.640 |
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Third Quarter |
$ |
.260 |
$ |
.390 |
$ |
.270 |
$ |
.530 |
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Fourth Quarter |
$ |
.250 |
$ |
.390 |
$ |
.260 |
$ |
.650 |
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SECURITIES CONVERTIBLE TO COMMON STOCK: |
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As of July 3, 2008 there were no Convertible Preferred shares or Convertible Debenture notes outstanding. |
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Plan Category |
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants, and rights |
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants, and rights |
Number of securities remaining available for future issuances under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) |
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Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders |
1,320,763 |
$ |
.9000 |
5,768,300 |
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Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
1,493,763 |
$ |
.8100 |
5,768,300 |
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(1) See Note 5 to the audited consolidated financial statements for a description of the equity compensation plan for securities remaining available for future issuance. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
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Period |
Total Number of Shares Purchased |
Average Price Paid per Share |
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet be Purchased under the Plans or Programs |
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(a) |
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(c) |
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May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008 |
0 |
0 |
5,768,300 shares |
(1) |
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Total |
0 |
$ |
0 |
5,768,300 shares |
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For additional information please refer to Note 2 DEBT found in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 51.
Item 7(a). QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
The table below provides information about our other financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates including debt obligations. |
Expected Maturity Date
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Assets |
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Note receivable: |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
Variable rate |
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Liabilities |
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Promissory Notes |
$ |
711 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
711 |
$ |
711 |
Long-term debt: |
$ |
4,644 |
$ |
1,028 |
$ |
970 |
$ |
985 |
$ |
1,596 |
$ |
1,837 |
$ |
11,060 |
$ |
11,060 |
Variable rate |
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Interest Payments |
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Est. Interest Payments: |
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388 |
$ |
82 |
$ |
80 |
$ |
89 |
$ |
152 |
$ |
184 |
$ |
975 |
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA |
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The Financial Statements of the Registrant are set forth on pages 43 through 61 of this report. |
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Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
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Item 9(A). Controls and Procedures |
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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 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-K and have determined that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures: The Company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by the Annual Report (the "Evaluation Date"). In our opinion, as of the Evaluation Date, these disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries would be made known to them by others within those entities and would be disclosed on a timely basis. The CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed, and are effective, to give reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time period specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. They have also concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management's report in this annual report. Limitations on Controls Our management, including our 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 errors 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. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. In addition, the design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and controls may become inadequate if conditions change. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
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PART III |
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Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT |
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Name of Nominee and Director and Age |
Served |
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Clark D. Stewart |
1989 |
President of the Company from September 1, 1989 to present. |
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R. Warren Wagoner |
1986 |
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company since August 30, 1989. |
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William E. Logan |
1990 |
Retired Vice President and Treasurer of WH of KC, Inc. (Wendy's franchisee). |
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David B. Hayden |
1996 |
Co-owner and President of Kings Avionics, Inc. since 1974. |
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R. Warren Wagoner |
56 |
Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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Clark D. Stewart |
68 |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Christopher J. Reedy |
42 |
Vice President and Secretary |
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Angela D. Shinabargar |
44 |
Chief Financial Officer |
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Larry W. Franke |
64 |
President of Avcon Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company |
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R. Warren Wagoner was General Manager, Am-Tech Metal Fabrications, Inc. from 1982 to 1987. From 1987 to 1989, Mr. Wagoner was President of Stelco, Inc. Mr. Wagoner was Sales Manager for Yamazen Machine Tool, Inc. from March 1992 to March 1994. Mr. Wagoner was President of the Company from July 26, 1989, to September 1, 1989. He became Chairman of the Board of the Company on August 30, 1989. |
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Clark D. Stewart was President of Tradewind Industries, Inc., a manufacturing company, from 1979 to 1985. From 1986 to 1989, Mr. Stewart was Executive Vice President of RO Corporation. In 1980, Mr. Stewart became President of Tradewind Systems, Inc. He became President of the Company in September 1989. |
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Christopher J. Reedy worked for Colantuono & Associates, LLC from 1997 to 2000 in the area of aviation, general business and employment counseling, and from 1995 to 1997 with the Polsinelli, White firm. He was involved in aviation product development and sales with Bendix/King, a division of Allied Signal, Inc. from 1988 through 1993. Mr. Reedy joined the Company in November 2000. |
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Angela D. Shinabargar was the controller of A&M products, a subsidiary of First Brands Corporation from 1995 to 1998. From 1998 to 2000 Ms. Shinabargar was a Senior Business Systems Analyst for Black & Veatch of Kansas, the largest privately held engineering firm in the United States. Ms. Shinabargar was the CFO of Peerless Products, Inc. a manufacturer of customized windows from 2000 to 2001. Ms. Shinabargar joined the Company in October 2001. |
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Larry W. Franke was Vice President and General Manager of Kansas City Aviation Center from 1984 to 1992. From 1993 to 1994 he was Vice President of Operations and Sales for Marketlink, an aircraft marketing company. Mr. Franke joined the Company in July 1994 as Director of Marketing and was promoted in August 1995 to Vice President of Operations and Sales. Mr. Franke is currently Vice President of Aircraft Modifications at Avcon. |
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance |
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Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to the Company pursuant to Rule 16(a)-3(e) during the most recent fiscal year and Form 5 and amendments thereto furnished to the Company with respect to the most recent fiscal year, the Company believes that no person who at any time during the fiscal year was a director, officer, beneficial owner of more than 10% of any class of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act failed to file on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during the most recent fiscal year or prior fiscal years. |
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Audit Committee and Audit Committee Expert of the Company |
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The current members of the Audit Committee are David B. Hayden and interim member Christopher J. Reedy, neither of whom is an independent director under the Nasdaq listing standards. The Audit Committee met five times during fiscal year 2008, excluding actions by unanimous written consent. Mr. William E. Logan, a professional accountant, serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee until his death on January 4, 2008. He attended three of the five meetings. The rest of this page intentionally left blank. |
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Our compensation programs are designed to support our business goals and promote both short-term and long-term growth. This section of the proxy statement explains how our compensation programs are designed and operate in practice with respect to our listed officers. Our listed officers are the CEO, CFO, and three most highly compensated executive officers in a particular year. The "Executive Compensation" section presents compensation earned by the listed officers for fiscal years ending April 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines the compensation for Butler National's executive officers. Our executive officers have the broadest job responsibilities and policy-making authority in the company. The Committee reviews and determines all components of executive officers' compensation, including making individual compensation decisions and reviewing and revising the executive officer compensation plans, programs, and guidelines as appropriate. The Committee also consults with management regarding non-executive employee compensation programs. Our Compensation Philosophy The core element of our overall compensation philosophy is the alignment of pay and performance. Total compensation varies with individual performance and Butler National's performance in achieving financial and non-financial objectives. Our equity plans are designed to ensure that executive compensation is aligned with the long-term interests of our stockholders. The Committee and our management believe that compensation should help to recruit, retain, and motivate the employees that the company will depend on for current and future success. The Committee and our management also believe that the proportion of "at risk" compensation (variable cash compensation and equity) should rise as an employee's level of responsibility increases. This philosophy is reflected in the following key design priorities that govern compensation decisions:
Each element of compensation reflects one or more of these design priorities. In most cases, our employees, including executive officers, are employed at will, without employment agreements, severance payment arrangements (except as required by local law), or payment arrangements that would be triggered by a "change in control" of Butler National. Retirement plan programs are broad-based; Butler National does not provide special retirement plans or benefits solely for executive officers. Total compensation for the majority of our employees including executive officers, includes two or more of the following components:
The Compensation Committee and management continue to believe that a similar method of compensating all employees with cash, equity and retirement benefits supports a culture of fairness, collaboration, and egalitarianism. |
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Base Salary |
Described in detail in separate paragraph above titled Base Salary. |
Annual and Semiannual Incentive Cash Payments |
Paid as discretionary cash bonuses to individual employees for outstanding performance of a task. |
Equity Grants |
Regulatory provisions since 2003 are too complex to allow us to safely award equity grants. |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
Any employee may purchase the Company stock at the fair market value at the date of purchase without broker or issue fees. The stock is restricted and not considered a stock reward. We have the 1981 Employee Stock Purchase plan. No shares have been purchased under this plan since 1988. |
Retirement Benefits |
We pay the required federal and state retirement contributions, the required unemployment contributions and match the employee's contribution to their account in the Butler National Corporation 401(k) plan. |
Health and Welfare Benefits |
Employees electing to participate in the various insurance plans offered by the Company receive a payment for a share of the health, dental, vision and life insurance costs for the employee. |
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Compensation Committee Report Performance Measures and Decision-Making Process for fiscal year 2008 The Committee set base salaries for executive officers for 2008 in April 2007, with payment beginning in April 2007. - The performance measures used by the Committee in determining executive compensation for fiscal year 2008 were: - the absolute one-year and multi-year company performance as measured by market share, revenue growth, profit from operations and total shareholder return; - one-year and multi-year performance on the same measures as compared with competitors in the comparator group; and - the company's progress toward its strategic goals. To make its decisions on executive compensation, the Committee reviewed in detail each of the performance measures above and reviewed compensation market data. The Committee also reviewed the total compensation and benefits of the executive officers and considered the impact that their retirement, or termination under various other scenarios, would have on their compensation and benefits. The CEO provided the entire board of directors with an assessment of his own performance with respect to the performance measures listed above, which the board considered in its assessment of his performance for fiscal year 2007. The CEO reviewed the performance of the other executive officers (except the Chairman) with the Committee and made recommendations regarding the components of their compensation. Before making its compensation decisions, the Committee discussed levels of compensation for the Chairman, the CEO and the other executive officers with the full board of directors in an executive session. Determination of CEO Compensation In fiscal year 2007, Butler National Corporation reached projected levels of revenue, profit from operations, operating margin and operating cash flow. With regard to progress toward strategic goals, BNC improved its products and technology positions and strengthened its relationships with customers. Taking into account the company's performance, both absolute and relative to competition, and the executive officers' contributions to that performance, the Committee set its targeted compensation levels so as to be commensurate with that relative performance. The Committee made the following determinations for fiscal year 2008 with respect to each component of compensation for the CEO and his existing contract and the other executive officers: Base Salary - In keeping with its strategy, the Committee's base salary decisions for fiscal year 2008 were generally intended to provide salaries somewhat lower than the median level of salaries for similarly situated executives of the comparator companies. Performance Bonus - In general, the Committee granted no annual performance awards Long-Term Compensation - The Committee granted no equity compensation. Compensation of the Chairman Because Mr. Wagoner was among the Company's five most highly compensated executive officers, SEC rules require disclosure of his compensation. In making the determinations, the Committee considered his role as Chairman, his contribution to the company's performance and strategic direction, and the compensation of employee-chairmen of comparator companies. |
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The following table below sets forth certain compensation information concerning the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and our three additional most highly compensated executive officers for the fiscal |
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Summary Compensation Table |
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Name |
YR |
Salary |
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Stock Awards |
Option Awards and Stock Appreciation Rights |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings($) |
All Other |
Total ($)(2) |
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Clark D. Stewart, |
08 |
361,250 |
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--- |
--- |
--- |
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37,236 |
588,486 |
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R. Warren Wagoner |
08 |
219,961 127,391 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
22,420 |
242,381 |
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Christopher J. Reedy |
08 |
175,245 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
21,353 |
196,598 |
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Larry W. Franke |
08 |
212,424 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
17,536 |
229,960 |
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Angela D. Shinabargar |
08 |
121,382 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
13,880 |
135,263 |
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Name |
Year |
Airplane and Automobile Usage |
Health Benefits |
Memberships |
Matching Contributions to 401(k) (3) |
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Clark D. Stewart |
2008 |
7,200 |
5,093 |
9,175 |
15,769 |
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R. Warren Wagoner |
2008 |
--- |
6,920 |
--- |
15,500 |
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Christopher J. Reedy |
2008 |
--- |
3,397 |
7,161 |
10,795 |
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Larry W. Franke |
2008 |
--- |
5,086 |
--- |
12,450 |
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Angela D. Shinabargar |
2008 |
--- |
3,412 |
--- |
10,468 |
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(1) All Other Compensation includes the amounts in the tables above. (3) Includes catch-up contribution made by the employee and matched by the Company. |
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OPTION GRANTS, EXERCISES AND HOLDINGS |
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No options were granted to any named executive officer in the last fiscal year. |
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The following table provides information with respect to the named executive officers concerning options exercised and unexercised options held as of the end of the Company's last fiscal year: |
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AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR |
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Value of Unexercised |
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Number of Shares Acquired |
Value |
Exercisable/ |
Exercisable/ |
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Clark D. Stewart, |
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R. Warren Wagoner, |
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Christopher J. Reedy, |
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Angela D. Shinabargar, |
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Larry W. Franke, |
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Each non-officer director is entitled to a director's fee of $100 for meetings of the Board of Directors which he attends. Officer-directors are not entitled to receive fees for attendance at meetings. No fees were paid in fiscal 2008 or fiscal 2007. |
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On April 30, 2001, the Company extended the Employment Agreement through August 31, 2006 with Clark D. Stewart under the terms of which Mr. Stewart was employed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. On January 27, 2004 the Company extended the Employment Agreement with Mr. Stewart with the terms as currently provided including annual increases of 5% through December 31, 2013. In the event Mr. Stewart is terminated from employment with the Company other than "for cause," Mr. Stewart shall receive as severance pay an amount equal to the unpaid salary for the remainder of the term of the Employment Agreement. Mr. Stewart is also granted an automobile allowance of $600 per month which is reported by us as Salary Expense and to Mr. Stewart as Wages. Under the terms of the Employment Agreement with Mr. Stewart, the Company is obligated to pay company related expenses and salary. Included in accrued liabilities are $73,758 and $245,538 as of April 30, 2008, and 2007 respectively for amounts owed to our CEO for accrued compensation. |
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION |
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The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors is comprised of Mr. Wagoner, Chairman of the Board, Mr. Stewart, CEO, President and Executive Board member, Mr. Hayden, Board member, and Mr. Logan, Board member (deceased January 4, 2008). |
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In the normal course of business, we purchased modifications services and avionics of approximately $89,398, $127,661, and $163,800 from a company partially owned by David Hayden, a director for the Company during fiscal 2008, 2007, and 2006 respectively.
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Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
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The following table sets forth, with respect to the Company's common stock (the only class of voting securities), the only persons known to be beneficial owners of more than five percent (5%) of any class of the Company's voting securities as of July 3, 2008. |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of |
Percent |
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Clark D. Stewart |
3,101,819(2) |
5.7% |
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(1) Unless otherwise indicated by footnote, nature of beneficial ownership of securities is direct, and beneficial ownership as shown in the table arises from sole voting power and sole investment power. |
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The following table sets forth, with respect to the Company's common stock (the only class of voting securities), (i) shares beneficially owned by all directors and named executive officers of the Company, and (ii) total shares beneficially owned by directors and officers as a group, as of April 30, 2008. |
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Amount and Nature of |
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Larry W. Franke |
481,277(5) |
0.9% |
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David B. Hayden |
1,357,225 |
2.5% |
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William E. Logan (deceased January 4, 2008) |
823,929(3) |
1.5% |
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Christopher J. Reedy |
260,747 |
0.5% |
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Clark D. Stewart |
3,101,819(2) |
5.7% |
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R. Warren Wagoner |
3,655,074(4) |
6.7% |
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Angela D. Shinabargar |
131,092 |
0.2% |
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All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (7 persons) |
10,087,715(6) |
18.4% |
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(1) Unless otherwise indicated by footnote, nature of beneficial ownership of securities is direct and beneficial ownership as shown in the table arises from sole voting power and sole investment power. |
Equity Compensation Plan Information |
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Plan Category |
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights |
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights |
Number of securities remaining available for future issuances under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) |
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(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
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Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders |
1,320,763 |
$ |
.9000 |
5,768,300 |
(1) |
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Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
1,493,763 |
$ |
.8100 |
5,768,300 |
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Period |
Total Number of Shares Purchased |
Average Price Paid per Share |
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet be Purchased under the Plans or Programs |
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(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
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May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008 |
0 |
0 |
5,768,300 shares |
(1) |
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Total |
0 |
$ |
0 |
5,768,300 shares |
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Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Included in accrued liabilities are $73,758 and $245,538 as of April 30, 2008, and 2007 respectively for amounts owed to our CEO for accrued compensation. In fiscal 2008, there were three related-person transactions under the relevant standards: Butler National employed the brother (Wayne Stewart), son (Craig Stewart) and son-in-law (Jeff Shinkle) of Clark D. Stewart, an executive officer, as an engineer, a sales representative and public relations person, and an architect. Compensation for these related-persons was calculated in the same manner as the Summary Compensation table resulting in compensation of $168,452, $181,079, and $120,428, respectively, for fiscal 2008, $185,746, $157,505, and $126,791, respectively for fiscal 2007 and $147,742, $126,765, and $122,331, respectively for fiscal 2006. The policies and procedures for payment of goods and services for related transactions follow our normal course of business standards and require the necessary review and approval process as outlined in our Policies and Procedures manual and as set forth by our Compensation Committee. |
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Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES |
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Audit fees (a) |
$93,185 |
$92,939 |
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(a) Includes fees billed for professional services rendered in connection with the audit of the annual financial statements and for the review of the quarterly financial statements. |
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Schedule |
Description |
Page No. |
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II. |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves for the years ended April 30, 2008, 2007, and 2006 |
61 |
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All other financial statements and schedules not listed have been omitted because the required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in the financial statements or related notes. |
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(3) Exhibits Index: |
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No. |
Description |
Page No. |
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3.1 |
Articles of Incorporation, as amended and restated, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form DEF 14A filed on December 26, 2001. |
* |
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3.2 |
Bylaws, as amended, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Company's Form DEF 14A filed on December 15, 2003. |
* |
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4.1 |
Certificate of Rights and Preferences of $100 Class A Preferred Shares of the Company, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994. |
* |
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4.2 |
Certificate to Set Forth Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series C Participating Preferred Stock of the Company, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 of the Company's Form 8-A (12G) filed on December 7, 1998. |
* |
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10.1 |
1989 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan is incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on September 1, 1989 and as amended on Exhibit 4(a) of the Company's Form S-8 filed on February 20, 1998. |
* |
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10.2 |
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement dated September 8, 1989 between the Company and Clark D. Stewart is incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on September 1, 1989. |
* |
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10.3 |
Agreement dated March 10, 1989 between the Company and Woodson Electronics, Inc. is incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1989. |
* |
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10.4 |
Agreement of Stockholder to Sell Stock dated January 1, 1992, is incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 15, 1992. |
* |
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10.5 |
Private Placement of Common Stock pursuant to Regulation D, dated December 15, 1993, is incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 24, 1994. |
* |
10.6 |
Stock Acquisition Agreement of RFI dated April 21, 1994, is incorporated by reference to Company's Form 8-K filed on July 21, 1994. |
* |
10.7 |
Employment Agreement between the Company and Brenda Lee Shadwick dated July 6, 1994, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994.** |
* |
10.8 |
Employment Agreement between the Company and Clark D. Stewart dated March 17, 1994, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994.** |
* |
10.9 |
Employment Agreement among the Company, R.F., Inc. and Marvin J. Eisenbath dated April 22, 1994, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994.** |
* |
10.10 |
Real Estate Contract for Deed and Escrow Agreement between Wade Farms, Inc. and the Company, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994. |
* |
10.11 |
1993 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994 and as amended on Exhibit 4(a) of the Company's Form S-8 filed on February 20, 1998. |
* |
10.12 |
1993 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan II, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994 and as amended on Exhibit 4(a) of the Company's Form S-8 filed on February 20, 1998. |
* |
10.13 |
Industrial State Bank principal amount of $500,000 revolving credit line, as amended, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994. |
* |
10.14 |
Bank IV guaranty for $250,000 dated October 14, 1994, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994. |
* |
10.15 |
Bank IV loan in principal amount of $300,000 dated December 30, 1993, are incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company's Form 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended April 30, 1994. |
* |
10.16 |
Letter of Intent to acquire certain assets of Woodson Electronics, Inc., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company's Form 10-K, as amended for the year ended April 30, 1995. |
* |
10.17 |
Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and Woodson Electronics, Inc. dated May 1, 1996, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company's Form 10-K, as amended for the year ended April 30, 1996. |
* |
10.18 |
Non-Exclusive Consulting, Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete agreement with Thomas E. Woodson dated May 1, 1996, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of the Company's Form 10-K, as amended for the year ended April 30, 1996. |
* |
10.19 |
1995 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan dated December 1, 1995, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Company's Form 10-K, as amended for the year ended April 30, 1996 and as amended on Exhibit 4(a) of the Company's Form S-8 filed on February 20, 1998. |
* |
10.20 |
Settlement Agreement and Release - Marvin J. Eisenbath and the Company dated April 30, 1997, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the Company's Form 10-K, as amended for the year ended April 30, 1997. |
* |
10.21 |
Settlement Agreement and Release - Brenda Shadwick and the Company dated May 1, 1997, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the Company's Form 10-K, as amended for the year ended April 30, 1997. |
* |
10.22 |
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights and Rights Agreement dated October 26, 1998 between the Company and Norwest Bank Minnesota are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) of the Company's Form 8-A filed on December 7, 1998. |
* |
14 |
Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics (EDGAR version only). Filed herewith* |
* |
21 |
List of Subsidiaries. |
62 |
23.1 |
Consent of Independent Public Accountants. |
63 |
27.1 |
Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR version only). Filed herewith.* |
* |
99 |
Cautionary Statement for Purpose of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. |
64-67 |
31.1 |
Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
68 |
31.2 |
Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
69 |
32.1 |
Certifications of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
70 |
32.2 |
Certifications of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
71 |
* Incorporated by reference. |
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** Relates to executive officer employment compensation.
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SIGNATURES |
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. |
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July 29, 2008 |
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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated: |
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Signature |
Title |
Date |
/s/ Clark D. Stewart |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
July 29, 2008 |
/s/ R. Warren Wagoner |
Chairman of the Board and Director |
July 29, 2008 |
/s/ David B. Hayden |
Director |
July 29, 2008 |
/s/ Angela D. Shinabargar |
Chief Financial Officer |
July 29, 2008 |
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS |
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006 |
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2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
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REVENUES |
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Aircraft / Modifications |
$ |
8,646,562 |
$ |
6,696,737 |
$ |
7,580,980 |
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Avionics / Defense |
5,024,781 |
3,538,422 |
2,894,086 |
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Management / Professional Services |
3,975,222 |
4,445,883 |
4,832,061 |
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Net Revenues |
17,646,565 |
14,681,042 |
15,307,127 |
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COST OF SALES |
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Aircraft / Modifications |
6,084,283 |
5,927,713 |
6,972,593 |
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Avionics / Defense |
2,362,073 |
2,061,196 |
1,265,592 |
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Management / Professional Services |
1,653,894 |
1,645,031 |
2,614,938 |
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Total Cost of Sales |
10,100,250 |
9,633,940 |
10,853,123 |
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GROSS PROFIT |
7,546,315 |
5,047,102 |
4,454,004 |
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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES |
(5,343,755) |
(3,795,772) |
(3,517,125) |
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OPERATING INCOME |
2,202,560 |
1,251,330 |
936,879 |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
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Interest expense |
(639,732) |
(568,712) |
(507,904) |
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Other |
72,172 |
34,607 |
8,886 |
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Other expense |
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(567,560) |
(534,105) |
(499,018) |
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INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES |
1,635,000 |
717,225 |
437,861 |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES |
360,522 |
111,680 |
72,316 |
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NET INCOME |
$ |
1,274,478 |
$ |
605,545 |
$ |
365,545 |
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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE |
$ |
0.02 |
$ |
0.01 |
$ |
0.01 |
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Shares used in per share calculation |
53,815,092 |
53,055,224 |
52,577,348 |
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE |
$ |
0.02 |
$ |
0.01 |
$ |
0.01 |
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Shares used in per share calculation |
53,928,434 |
53,179,990 |
52,693,673 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2008, 2007, AND 2006 |
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2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
$ |
1,274,478 |
$ |
605,545 |
$ |
365,545 |
||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
provided by (used in) operations - |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation |
160,933 |
158,084 |
119,797 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment of fixed assets |
302,537 |
- |
- |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization |
258,156 |
232,504 |
168,729 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for obsolete inventories |
20,130 |
21,166 |
36,759 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for Benefit Plan |
268,019 |
212,977 |
144,345 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed asset |
70,224 |
- |
- |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities - |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable |
(328,394) |
(282,418) |
651,197 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories |
(811,991) |
(941,398) |
(1,821,242) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(1,669,910) |
(44,769) |
(37,534) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable |
27,912 |
(218,816) |
|
(369,938) |
||||||||||||||||||||
Customer deposits |
859,483 |
538,020 |
(104,614) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities |
179,162 |
61,885 |
(8,886) |
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-------------------- |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
610,739 |
342,780 |
(855,842) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
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-------------------- |
-------------------- |
||||||||||||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures |
(2,659,520) |
(80,682) |
(218,406) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Type Certificates |
(820,000) |
(506,244) |
100,000 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
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-------------------- |
-------------------- |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(3,479,520) |
(586,926) |
(118,406) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
-------------------- |
-------------------- |
-------------------- |
||||||||||||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings under promissory notes, net |
(38,703) |
(1,643,823) |
(813,345) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings under long-term debt and capital lease obligations |
7,838,718 |
3,570,587 |
2,089,885 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations |
(3,750,688) |
(819,026) |
(443,669) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
-------------------- |
-------------------- |
-------------------- |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
4,049,327 |
1,107,738 |
832,871 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
-------------------- |
-------------------- |
-------------------- |
||||||||||||||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH |
1,180,546 |
863,592 |
(141,378) |
|||||||||||||||||||||
CASH, beginning of year |
1,789,169 |
925,577 |
1,066,955 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
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-------------------- |
-------------------- |
||||||||||||||||||||||
CASH, end of year |
$ |
2,969,715 |
$ |
1,789,169 |
$ |
925,577 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest paid |
$ |
615,649 |
$ |
555,492 |
$ |
490,585 |
||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes paid |
95,879 |
|
51,680 |
|
122,257 |
|||||||||||||||||||
NON CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Issued for benefit plan |
$ |
268,019 |
$ |
212,977 |
$ |
144,345 |
||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
3. INCOME TAXES: Deferred taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities given the provision of the enacted tax laws. We have cumulative temporary differences which would result in the recognition of net deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance has been provided which reduces the net deferred tax asset to zero. |
||||||||||||
The deferred taxes are comprised of the following components: |
||||||||||||
April 30, 2008 |
April 30, 2007 |
|||||||||||
Deferred tax assets |
||||||||||||
Accounts receivable reserve |
$ |
29,000 |
$ |
59,000 |
||||||||
Inventory and other reserves |
739,000 |
523,000 |
||||||||||
Reserves for Advances for gaming developments |
63,000 |
597,000 |
||||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards |
- |
436,000 |
||||||||||
----------------- |
----------------- |
|||||||||||
Total gross deferred tax assets |
831,000 |
1,615,000 |
||||||||||
Valuation allowance |
(784,000) |
(1,551,000) |
||||||||||
----------------- |
----------------- |
|||||||||||
Total deferred tax assets |
$ |
47,000 |
$ |
64,000 |
||||||||
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|||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities : |
||||||||||||
Depreciation |
$ |
47,000 |
$ |
58,000 |
||||||||
Accrued interest |
- |
6,000 |
||||||||||
----------------- |
----------------- |
|||||||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities |
$ |
47,000 |
$ |
64,000 |
||||||||
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|||||||||||
Net deferred tax assets at April 30, 2008 and 2007 have been fully offset by a valuation allowance as management feels it is more likely than not that the Company will not ultimately realize any benefits. |
||||||||||||
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the statutory federal rate for continuing operations is as follows:
|
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
||||||
Statutory federal income tax rate |
34.0% |
|
34.0% |
|
34.0% |
||||
Change in valuation allowance |
(46.9%) |
|
(72.9%) |
(102.7%) |
|||||
Nondeductible expenses |
34.9% |
|
40.1% |
|
70.2% |
||||
Effective tax rate |
22.0% |
1.2% |
1.5% |
4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
Common Stock Transactions |
During the year ended April 30, 2008, we issued 309,195 shares of common stock that were owed as of April 30, 2007. As of April 30, 2008, we had 278,573 shares of common stock owed but not issued. During the year ended April 30, 2007, we issued 760,632 shares valued at $212,978 as the match to the Company's 401(k) plan. |
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5. STOCK OPTIONS AND INCENTIVE PLANS The following represents the outstanding and exercisable number of shares, weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding and exercisable. |
||||||||||
We have nonqualified stock option plans which provide key employees and consultants an opportunity to acquire ownership in the Company. Options are granted under these plans at exercise prices equal to fair market value at the date of the grant, generally exercisable immediately, and expire in 10 years. We account for these plans under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R). The Company did not grant options for the fiscal years ending 2008, 2007, and 2006; therefore, there are no expenses relating to option grants for those periods. There are 5,768,300 approved option shares available to grant under these plans. The approved plan expiration date is December 31, 2010. |
||||||||||
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
||||||||
Options exercisable at April 30 |
1,493,763 |
1,493,763 |
1,493,763 |
|||||||
Weighted average fair value per share Options granted per year |
.81 |
.81 |
.81 |
|||||||
|
|
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life |
|
|||||||
$0.9000 |
1,320,763 |
2.7 years |
.9000 |
|||||||
$0.1400 |
153,000 |
2.7 years |
.1400 |
|||||||
$0.0625 |
20,000 |
2.7 years |
.0625 |
|||||||
Options |
Average Price |
|||||
Outstanding Beginning 04/30/2005 |
1,493,763 |
$ |
0.81 |
|||
Granted |
- |
|||||
Cancelled |
- |
|||||
Exercised |
- |
|||||
Outstanding Ending 04/30/2006 |
1,493,763 |
$ |
0.81 |
|||
Outstanding Beginning 04/30/2006 |
1,493,763 |
$ |
0.81 |
|||
Granted |
- |
|||||
Cancelled |
- |
|||||
Exercised |
- |
|||||
Outstanding Ending 04/30/2007 |
1,493,763 |
$ |
0.81 |
|||
Outstanding Beginning 04/30/2007 |
1,493,763 |
$ |
0.81 |
|||
Granted |
- |
|||||
Cancelled |
- |
|||||
Exercised |
- |
|||||
Outstanding Ending 04/30/2008 |
1,493,763 |
$ |
0.81 |
There are 5,768,300 approved option shares available to grant under these plans. The approved plan expiration date is December 31, 2010. |
6. COMMITMENTS :Lease Commitments We lease space under operating leases with initial terms of three (3) years for Florida and ten (10) years in Kansas. Total rental expense incurred for the years ended April 30, 2008, 2007, and 2006, was $239,600, $242,411, and $191,441, respectively. Minimum lease commitments under noncancellable operating leases for the next five (5) years are as follows: |
||
Year Ending Apr-30 |
Amount |
|
2009 |
$ |
175,455 |
2010 |
180,545 |
|
2011 |
175,137 |
|
2012 |
135,911 |
|
2013 |
135,911 |
|
Thereafter |
337,698 |
|
$ |
1,140,657 |
7. CONTINGENCIES: |
We are involved in various lawsuits incidental to our business. Management believes the ultimate liability, if any, will not have an adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. |
8. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS: |
In the normal course of business we purchased modifications services and avionics of approximately $89,398, $127,661, and $163,800 from a company partially owned by David Hayden, a director for the Company during fiscal 2008, 2007, and 2006 respectively. |
9. 401(K) SAVINGS PLAN |
We have a defined contribution plan authorized under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All benefits-eligible employees with at least thirty days of service are eligible to participate in the plan; however there are only two entry dates per calendar year. Employees may contribute up to twelve percent of their pre-tax covered compensation through salary deductions. The Plan may match subject to the annual approval of the Board of Directors, 100 percent of every pre-tax dollar an employee contributes up to 6% of the employee's salary. Employees are 100 percent vested in the employer's contributions immediately. Our matching share contribution, at the then current market value, in 2008, 2007, and 2006 was approximately $268,020, $212,977, and $141,345 respectively. If approved by the Board of Directors, the Company match is paid in common stock of the Company. |
Industry Segmentation |
The Company's operations have been classified into six segments in 2008, 2007, and 2006. |
Aircraft Modifications - Principally includes the modification of customer and company owned business-size aircraft from passenger to freighter configuration, addition of aerial photography capability, and stability enhancing modifications for Learjet, Beechcraft, Cessna, and Dassault Falcon aircraft along with other specialized modifications. We provide these services through our subsidiary, Avcon Industries, Inc. ("Aircraft Modifications" or "Avcon").Avionics - Principally includes the manufacture, sale, and service of airborne electronic switching units used in DC-9, DC-10, DC-9/80, MD-80, MD-90, and the KC-10 aircraft, Transient Suppression Devices (TSD's) for fuel tank protection on Boeing Classic 737 and 747 aircraft and other Classic aircraft using a capacitance fuel quantity indicating system ("FQIS"), airborne electronics upgrades for classic weapon control systems used on military aircraft and vehicles, and consulting services with airlines and equipment manufacturers regarding fuel system safety requirements. We provide the products through our subsidiary, Butler National Corporation - Tempe, Arizona and the services through Butler National Corporation - Olathe, Kansas ("Avionics", "Classic Aviation Products", "Safety Products", "Switching Units"). Aircraft - Acquisition, Modification and Sales - Our subsidiary, Butler National, Inc., purchases airplanes, principally Learjets, modifies the planes and sells the planes directly to customers or receives a broker fee for placing an airplane with a customer. Also, the Company-owned aircraft are sometimes used to prove the design, testing and compliance of STC modifications during the FAA approval process Services - SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems and Monitoring Services - Principally includes the monitoring and related repair services of water and wastewater remote pumping stations through electronic surveillance for municipalities and the private sector. We provide these services through our subsidiary, Butler National Services, Inc. ("Monitoring Services" or "BNS"). Corporate / Professional Services - Provides as a management service licensed architectural services through our subsidiary, BCS Design, Inc. These services include commercial and industrial building design. We have expanded this segment to include aviation-related engineering consulting services and operate as the Butler National Aircraft Certification Center ("BNACC"). Gaming - Principally includes business management services and advances to Indian tribes in connection with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. We provide these management services and advances through our subsidiary, Butler National Service Corporation ("Management Services", "Gaming" or "BNSC").
|
Year ended April 30, 2008 |
||||||||||||||
Gaming |
Avionics |
Modifications |
Services |
Aircraft |
Corporate |
Consolidated |
||||||||
Net Sales |
$ |
1,507,049 |
$ |
5,024,781 |
$ |
8,646,562 |
$ |
1,557,792 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
910,381 |
$ |
17,646,565 |
Depreciation |
0 |
85,679 |
26,476 |
18,154 |
0 |
30,624 |
160,933 |
|||||||
Operating profit (loss) (a) |
380,979 |
842,553 |
814,599 |
138,133 |
0 |
26,296 |
2,202,560 |
|||||||
Capital Expenditures, net |
2,015,899 |
11,019 |
14,047 |
0 |
0 |
618,555 |
2,659,520 |
|||||||
Interest, net |
(639,732) |
|||||||||||||
Other income |
72,172 |
|||||||||||||
Income before tax |
1,635,000 |
|||||||||||||
Income taxes |
360,522 |
|||||||||||||
Net profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,274,478 |
|||||||
Identifiable assets |
4,302,662 |
5,927,915 |
4,924,442 |
364,198 |
4,856,167 |
6,728,474 |
27,103,858 |
|||||||
|
||||||||||||||
Gaming |
Avionics |
Modifications |
Services |
Aircraft |
Corporate |
Consolidated |
||||||||
Net Sales |
$ |
1,668,227 |
$ |
3,538,422 |
$ |
6,696,737 |
$ |
2,403,065 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
374,591 |
$ |
14,681,042 |
Depreciation |
0 |
69,421 |
32,130 |
26,291 |
0 |
30,242 |
158,084 |
|||||||
Operating profit (loss) (a) |
890,465 |
286,995 |
(227,368) |
185,736 |
0 |
115,502 |
1,251,330 |
|||||||
Capital Expenditures |
0 |
63,629 |
0 |
17,053 |
0 |
0 |
80,682 |
|||||||
Interest, net |
(568,712) |
|||||||||||||
Other income |
34,607 |
|||||||||||||
Income before tax |
717,225 |
|||||||||||||
Income taxes |
111,680 |
|||||||||||||
Net profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
605,545 |
|||||||
Identifiable assets |
1,989,676 |
4,719,138 |
5,598,200 |
377,595 |
5,132,518 |
2,628,349 |
20,445,477 |
|||||||
|
||||||||||||||
Gaming |
Avionics |
Modifications |
Services |
Aircraft |
Corporate |
Consolidated |
||||||||
Net Sales |
$ |
1,292,222 |
$ |
2,894,086 |
$ |
7,580,980 |
$ |
1,440,400 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
2,099,439 |
$ |
15,307,127 |
Depreciation |
0 |
64,145 |
34,299 |
(5,772) |
0 |
27,125 |
119,797 |
|||||||
Operating profit (loss) (a) |
634,248 |
292,761 |
(303,064) |
134,109 |
0 |
178,825 |
936,879 |
|||||||
Capital Expenditures |
0 |
30,461 |
22,728 |
30,267 |
0 |
134,950 |
218,406 |
|||||||
Interest, net |
(507,904) |
|||||||||||||
Other income |
8,886 |
|||||||||||||
Income before tax |
437,861 |
|||||||||||||
Income taxes |
72,316 |
|||||||||||||
Net profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
365,545 |
|||||||
Identifiable assets |
2,024,452 |
3,746,318 |
5,719,644 |
316,881 |
4,933,230 |
1,397,604 |
18,138,129 |
(a) Operating expenses not specifically identifiable are allocated based upon sales, costs of sales, square footage or other factors as considered appropriate. |
Major Customers: Sales to major customers (10 percent or more of consolidated sales) were as follows: |
||||||||||||||
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
||||||||||||
Avionics |
15.8% |
14.3% |
10.7% |
|||||||||||
Indian Management Services |
N/A* |
10.7% |
N/A* |
|||||||||||
Environmental Services (City Contract) |
N/A* |
12.2% |
N/A* |
|||||||||||
*Sales represented less than 10% of consolidated sales.
12. SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) |
||||||||||||||
2008 |
First |
Second |
Third |
Fourth |
Total |
|||||||||
Revenue |
$ |
4,707 |
$ |
4,234 |
$ |
4,259 |
$ |
4,446 |
$ |
17,646 |
||||
Operating Income (Loss) |
410 |
335 |
442 |
1,015 |
2,202 |
|||||||||
Nonoperating Income (Expense) |
(178) |
(148) |
(249) |
(353) |
(928) |
|||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
232 |
187 |
193 |
662 |
1,274 |
|||||||||
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share* |
.00 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.02 |
|||||||||
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share* |
.00 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.02 |
|||||||||
*Rounded to nearest tenth |
||||||||||||||
2007 |
First |
Second |
Third |
Fourth |
Total |
|||||||||
Revenue |
$ |
3,076 |
$ |
4,355 |
$ |
3,344 |
$ |
3,906 |
$ |
14,681 |
||||
Operating Income (Loss) |
164 |
432 |
28 |
627 |
1,251 |
|||||||||
Nonoperating Income (Expense) |
(120) |
(167) |
(147) |
(212) |
(646) |
|||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
44 |
265 |
(119) |
415 |
605 |
|||||||||
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share* |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
|||||||||
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share* |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
|||||||||
*Rounded to nearest tenth |
||||||||||||||
2006 |
First |
Second |
Third |
Fourth |
Total |
|||||||||
Revenue |
$ |
4,112 |
$ |
5,053 |
$ |
3,071 |
$ |
3,072 |
$ |
15,307 |
||||
Operating Income (Loss) |
309 |
240 |
201 |
187 |
937 |
|||||||||
Nonoperating Income (Expense) |
(103) |
(133) |
(164) |
(171) |
(571) |
|||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
206 |
107 |
37 |
15 |
365 |
|||||||||
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share* |
.01 |
.01 |
.02 |
.00 |
.01 |
|||||||||
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share* |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.00 |
.01 |
|||||||||
*Rounded to nearest tenth |
||||||||||||||
The individual quarter and fiscal year earnings per share are presented as shown in our quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These numbers are rounded up to the nearest tenth. |
||||||||||||||
13. PRODUCT LINE ACQUISITION |
||||||||||||||
14. DODGE CITY LAND ACQUISITION |
||||||||||||||
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
||||||||||||||
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES |
|||||||||||
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2008, 2007 AND 2006 |
|||||||||||
|
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses |
|
|
||||||||
Description |
|||||||||||
Year ended April 30, 2008 |
|||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
$ |
154,233 |
$ |
- |
$ |
79,193 |
$ |
75,040 |
|||
Reserve for inventory obsolescence |
452,942 |
24,312 |
- |
477,254 |
|||||||
Reserve for Indian gaming development |
2,912,440 |
434,183 |
- |
3,346,623 |
|||||||
Deferred interest (1) |
15,446 |
- |
15,446 |
- |
|||||||
Income tax valuation allowance |
1,551,000 |
- |
767,000 |
784,000 |
|||||||
Year ended April 30, 2007 |
|||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
$ |
149,577 |
$ |
4,656 |
$ |
- |
$ |
154,233 |
|||
Reserve for inventory obsolescence |
431,776 |
21,166 |
- |
452,942 |
|||||||
Reserve for gaming development |
2,912,440 |
- |
- |
2,912,440 |
|||||||
Deferred interest (1) |
31,620 |
- |
16,174 |
15,446 |
|||||||
Income tax valuation allowance |
1,839,000 |
- |
288,000 |
1,551,000 |
|||||||
Year ended April 30, 2006 |
|||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
$ |
88,250 |
$ |
61,327 |
$ |
- |
$ |
149,577 |
|||
Reserve for inventory obsolescence |
395,020 |
36,756 |
- |
431,776 |
|||||||
Reserve for Indian gaming development |
2,912,440 |
- |
- |
2,912,440 |
|||||||
Deferred interest (1) |
54,404 |
- |
22,784 |
31,620 |
|||||||
Income tax valuation allowance |
2,068,000 |
- |
229,000 |
1,839,000 |
|||||||
(1) Interest to be paid as part of the note payable on discontinued operations. |
Exhibit 21 |
Subsidiaries |
Avcon Industries, Inc., a Kansas Corporation |
Butler National Services, Inc., a Florida Corporation |
BCS Design, Inc., a Kansas Corporation |
Butler National, Inc., a Nevada Corporation |
Butler Temporary Services, Inc., a Missouri Corporation |
Butler National Corporation, a Nebraska Corporation |
Kansas International Inc., a Kansas Corporation |
Butler National Service Corporation, a Kansas Corporation |
AVT Corporation, a Texas Corporation |
Indian Gaming Corporation, a Kansas Corporation |
HMRS Holdings, LLC, a Kansas Corporation |
Exhibit 23.1 |
Consent of Independent Public Accountants |
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Form S-8 Registration Statements, File Numbers, 033-65256, 033-65254, 033-65890, 333-07735, 333-46791, 333-46795, 333-46797, and 333-46809 of our report dated July 29, 2008 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Butler National Corporation included in the Annual Report Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2008. /s/ Weaver & Martin, LLC Kansas City, Missouri July 29, 2008 |
Exhibit 99 |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FOR PURPOSE OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 |
Factors That May Affect Future Results of Operations, Financial Condition or Business: Statements made in this report, the Annual Report on Form 10-K the Annual Report to Stockholders in which this report is made a part, 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's or management's 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 this Item 1A. Risk Factors 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.General Governmental Regulations of Financial Reporting: The Company reports information to its stockholders and the general public pursuant to the regulations of various Federal and State Commissions and Agencies. These regulations require conformance by the Company to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, to pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and to accounting and reporting directives issued by the commissions and agencies. The political and regulatory environment in which the Company is operating is dynamic and rapidly changing. Adoption and/or changes in regulations defining accounting procedures or reporting requirements could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. The Company depends upon the financial institutions and capital markets for financing to continue operations and to finance and develop new opportunities. General Governmental Regulation of Gaming: Operations - The Company's approved and proposed gaming management operations are and will be subject to extensive gaming laws and regulations, many of which were recently adopted and have not been the subject of definitive interpretations and are still subject to proposed amendments and regulation. The political and regulatory environment in which the Company is and will be operating, with respect to gaming activities on both non-Indian and Indian land, is dynamic and rapidly changing. Adoption and/or changes in gaming laws and regulations could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. Interference with the execution of the steps defined by the gaming laws and regulations by interested third parties, although not included by the regulations, may significantly slow the approval process. Fuel and Energy Costs: Our business depends on use of the aircraft for business transportation, freight transportation, and many special mission applications. Should our customers be unable to purchase fuel and energy and/or be unable to pass on disproportionate costs to their customers, the use of business and military aircraft by our customers may be curtailed. The value of the aircraft related assets would decrease and the revenues related to the aircraft equipment and modifications would decrease. These events could have a material adverse effect on our Company. Key Personnel: The Company's inability to retain key personnel may be critical to the Company's ability to achieve its objectives. Key personnel are particularly important in maintaining relationships with Indian Tribes and with the operations licensed by the FAA. Loss of any such personnel could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. We are highly dependent upon our CEO and President, qualified executives, key electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers, technical staff, sales and marketing representatives, financial and administrative staff and production personnel. The loss of these key persons, whose knowledge, leadership and technical expertise upon which we rely, would harm our ability to execute our business plan. Our success depends heavily upon the continued contributions of these key persons, whose knowledge, leadership and technical expertise would be difficult to replace, and on our ability to attract and retain experienced professional staff. We entered into an employment agreement with our CEO; however, we do not maintain key person insurance on any of these key persons. If we were to lose the services of these key persons, our ability to execute our business plan would be harmed and we may be forced to cease operations until such time as we could hire suitable replacements. Competition: Increased competition, including the entry of new competitors, the introduction of new products by new and existing competitors, or price competition, could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. Additionally, because of the rapid rate at which the gaming industry has expanded, and continues to expand, the gaming industry may be at risk of market saturation, both as to specific areas and generally. Overbuilding of gaming facilities at particular sites chosen by the Company may have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to compete and on the Company's operations. Major Customers: The termination of contracts with major customers or renegotiation of these contracts at less cost-effective terms, could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. Irregularities in financial accounting procedures, financial reporting requirements and regulatory reporting requirements could cause major customers to become unstable and be unable to complete business transactions which could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. Product Development: Difficulties or delays in the development, production, testing and marketing of products, could have a materially adverse effect on the Company. The Company's aviation business is subject, in part, to regulatory procedures and administration enacted by and/or administered by the FAA. Accordingly, the Company's business may be adversely affected in the event the Company is unable to comply with such regulations relative to its current products and/or if any new products and/or services to be offered by the Company can or may not be formally approved by such agency. Moreover, the Company's proposed new aviation modification products will depend upon the issuance by the FAA of a supplemental type certificate with related parts manufacturing authority and repair station license, the issuance of which no assurances can be given. Adverse Actions: Adverse actions by regulators, customers, competitors and/or professionals engaged to regulate or to serve the Company may cause project delays and excessive administrative costs not controllable by the Company. Administrative Expenditures: Higher service, administrative, additional regulatory requirements, or general expenses occasioned by the need for additional legal, consulting, advertising, marketing, or administrative expenditures may decrease income to be recognized by the Company. Low-Priced Penny Stock: Because our common stock is deemed a low-priced "Penny" stock, an investment in our common stock should be considered high risk and subject to marketability restrictions. Since our common stock is a penny stock, as defined in Rule 3a51-1 under the Securities Exchange Act, it will be more difficult for investors to liquidate their investment even if and when a market develops for the common stock. Until the trading price of the common stock rises above $5.00 per share, if ever, trading in the common stock is subject to the penny stock rules of the Securities Exchange Act specified in rules 15g-1 through 15g-10. Those rules require broker-dealers, before effecting transactions in any penny stock, to:
In addition, some provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws could make it more difficult for a potential acquirer to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting stock. This includes, but is not limited to, provisions that: provide for a classified board of directors, prohibit stockholders from taking action by written consent, and restrict the ability of stockholders to call special meetings. We are also subject to provisions of Kansas law K.S.A. 17-12, 101 that prohibit us from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years from the date the person became an interested stockholder, unless certain conditions are met, which could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control.
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