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BUTLER NATIONAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2007 October (Form 10-Q)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
X

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Fee Required)

For the quarter ended October 31, 2007

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (No Fee Required)

For the quarter ended October 31, 2007

Commission File Number 0-1678


BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Kansas
(State of Incorporation)

41-0834293
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

19920 West 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062
(Address of Principal Executive Office)(Zip Code)

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

Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report:
Not Applicable

Common Stock $.01 Par Value
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety days: Yes X No ____

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes No X_

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
Yes No X_

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of December 7, 2007 was 53,812,469 shares.

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

PAGE NO.


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - October 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006

4

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Six Months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006

5


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006

6


Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7-8


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

9-13

 

Item 3 Quantitative & Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

13

 

Item 4 Controls and Procedures

13

PART II.

Other Information

14


Signatures

15

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

ASSETS

 

10/31/07

 

4/30/07

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

10/31/07

 

4/30/07

   

unaudited

 

audited

     

unaudited

 

audited

CURRENT ASSETS:

         

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

       
 

Cash

$

2,065,726

$

1,789,169

   

Bank overdraft payable

$

117,952

$

186,646

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for

           

Promissory notes payable

 

225,836

 

749,784

 

doubtful accounts of $131,228 at October 31, 2007 and

           

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease

       
 

$154,233 at April 30, 2007

 

1,102,590

 

961,504

   

obligations

 

4,519,597

 

4,450,341

                 

Accounts payable

 

636,892

 

487,551

               

Customer deposits

 

806,135

 

558,020

 

Inventories -

           

Accrued liabilities

       
 

Raw materials

 

4,199,275

 

4,977,229

   

Compensation and compensated absences

 

304,268

 

500,843

 

Work in process

 

362,492

 

286,278

   

Other

 

649,967

 

343,281

 

Real estate construction in process

 

2,422,951

 

1,532,344

       

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Finished goods

 

87,944

 

73,817

   

Total current liabilities

 

7,260,647

 

7,276,466

 

Aircraft

 

5,049,118

 

5,049,118

             
     

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LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE, NET

       
     

12,121,780

 

11,918,786

   

OF CURRENT MATURITIES

 

2,528,347

 

2,521,380

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

118,597

 

112,333

             
     

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Total current assets

 

15,408,693

 

14,781,792

   

Total liabilities

 

9,788,994

 

9,797,846

                       
             

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

       

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

         

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

       
 

Land and building

 

2,186,376

 

2,311,656

   

Preferred stock, par value $5

       
 

Machinery and equipment

 

1,592,228

 

1,598,468

   

Authorized 50,000,000 shares, all classes

       
 

Office furniture and fixtures

 

711,037

 

688,823

   

Designated Classes A and B, 200,000 shares

       
 

Leasehold improvements

 

4,249

 

4,249

   

$1,000 Class A, 9.8%, cumulative if earned

               
     

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liquidation and redemption value $100,

       
 

 

4,493,890

 

4,603,196

   

no shares issued and outstanding

     

-

   

-

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(2,318,477)

 

(2,324,637)

   

$1,000 Class B, 6%, convertible cumulative,

               
     

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liquidation and redemption value $1,000

       
     

2,175,413

 

2,278,559

   

no shares issued and outstanding

     

-

     

-

 
               

Common stock, par value $.01:

               

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES

 

1,381,692

 

1,495,175

   

Authorized 100,000,000 shares

       
               

issued and outstanding 54,133,896 shares at

       
               

at October 31 and 53,824,701 at April 30, 2007

 

541,339

 

538,247

ADVANCES FOR INDIAN GAMING DEVELOPMENTS

           

Common stock, owed but not issued 278,573 shares

       
 

(net of reserves of $2,912,440)

 

1,806,551

 

1,806,551

   

at October 31 and 587,768 at April 30, 2007

 

2,786

 

5,877

               

Capital contributed in excess of par

 

10,817,791

 

10,817,792

               

Treasury stock at cost (600,000 shares)

 

(732,000)

 

(732,000)

               

Retained earnings

 

436,839

 

17,715

OTHER ASSETS

 

83,400

 

83,400

   

 

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Total stockholders' equity

 

11,066,755

 

10,647,631

     

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Total assets

$

20,855,749

$

20,445,477

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

20,855,749

$

20,445,477

     

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 
   
 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

October 31,

   

2007

 

2006

   

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

REVENUES

       

Aircraft / Modifications

$

2,504,535

$

2,103,368

Avionics / Defense

 

941,781

 

1,171,059

Management / Professional Services

 

787,717

 

1,080,680

   

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Net Revenues

 

4,234,033

 

4,355,107

         

COST OF SALES

       

Aircraft / Modifications

 

1,968,138

 

1,643,675

Avionics / Defense

 

348,029

 

747,552

Management / Professional Services

 

325,454

 

484,168

   

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Total Cost of Sales

 

2,641,621

 

2,875,395

   

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GROSS PROFIT

 

1,592,412

 

1,479,712

         

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

1,257,226

 

1,047,139

   

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OPERATING INCOME

 

335,186

 

432,573

         

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

       

Interest expense

 

(124,151)

 

(141,444)

Other

 

3,500

 

34,653

   

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Other expense

 

(120,651)

 

(106,791)

         

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

214,535

 

325,782

         

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

(27,250)

 

(59,824)

   

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NET INCOME

$

187,285

$

265,958

   

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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

$

.00

$

.01

   

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Shares used in per share calculation

 

53,812,469

 

53,051,837

   

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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

$

.00

$

.01

   

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Shares used in per share calculation

 

53,812,469

 

53,146,665

   

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

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 
   
 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 

October 31,

   

2007

 

2006

   

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

REVENUES

       

Aircraft / Modifications

$

4,399,214

$

4,144,814

Avionics / Defense

 

2,601,091

 

1,375,654

Management / Professional Services

 

1,941,056

 

1,910,701

   

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Net Revenues

 

8,941,361

 

7,431,169

         

COST OF SALES

       

Aircraft / Modifications

 

3,604,725

 

3,237,405

Avionics / Defense

 

1,294,767

 

981,260

Management / Professional Services

 

925,016

 

747,741

   

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Total Cost of Sales

 

5,824,508

 

4,966,406

   

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GROSS PROFIT

 

3,116,853

 

2,464,763

         

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

2,371,442

 

1,868,285

   

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OPERATING INCOME

 

745,411

 

596,478

         

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

       

Interest expense

 

(256,790)

 

(261,504)

Other

 

3,500

 

34,783

   

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Other expense

 

(253,290)

 

(226,721)

         

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

492,121

 

369,757

         

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

(72,997)

 

(59,824)

   

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NET INCOME

$

419,124

$

309,933

   

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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

$

.01

$

.01

   

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Shares used in per share calculation

 

53,812,469

 

53,051,837

   

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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

$

.01

$

.01

   

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Shares used in per share calculation

 

53,812,469

 

53,146,665

   

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

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
   
 

SIX MONTHS ENDED

 

October 31,

   

2007

 

2006

   

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

       

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

       

Net income (loss)

$

419,124

$

309,933

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by

       

(used in) operations -

       

Depreciation

 

80,099

 

78,072

Impairment of assets

 

90,290

   

-

Supplemental type certificates amortization

 

113,483

   

-

Gain - Loss on disposal of fixed assets

 

70,220

   

-

         

Changes in assets and liabilities:

       

Accounts receivable

 

(141,085)

 

(263,629)

Contracts in process

 

(980,898)

 

(400,103)

Inventories

 

687,613

 

257,804

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(6,264)

 

(302)

Accounts payable

 

80,646

 

(199,184)

Customer deposits

 

248,115

   

-

Accrued liabilities

 

110,111

 

(33,175)

   

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Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

771,454

 

(250,584)

   

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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

       

Capital expenditures

 

(47,173)

 

(17,053)

   

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Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(47,173)

 

(17,053)

         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

       

Borrowings under promissory notes, net

 

(523,948)

 

44,013

Borrowings of long-term debt

 

2,280,696

 

229,406

Repayments of long-term debt

 

(2,204,472)

   

-

   

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--------------

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(447,724)

 

273,419

   

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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

 

276,557

 

5,782

         

CASH, beginning of period

 

1,789,169

 

925,577

   

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CASH, end of period

$

2,065,726

$

931,359

   

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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

       

Interest paid

$

256,790

$

261,504

Income taxes paid

 

72,997

 

39,824

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual report on Form 10-K dated April 30, 2007. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended October 31, 2007 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending April 30, 2008.

Certain reclassifications within the condensed financial statement captions have been made to maintain consistency in presentation between years.

2. Advances for Indian Gaming Developments: We are advancing funds for the establishment of Indian gaming. These funds have been capitalized in accordance with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 67 "Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate Projects." Such standard requires costs associated with the acquisition, development, and construction of real estate and real estate related projects to be capitalized as part of that project.

Our advances to the tribes for gaming developments are capitalized. These advances represent costs to be reimbursed upon approval of Indian gaming in several locations. We have agreements in place which require payments of advances to be made to us upon opening of Indian gaming facilities. Once gaming facilities have gained proper approvals, we plan to enter into a note receivable arrangement with the Tribe to secure reimbursement of advanced funds for that particular project. Reserves have been recorded for advances for the Indian gaming development costs when we are unable to determine whether reimbursement from the Tribes will occur.

We have advanced and invested a total of $4,718,991 in Indian gaming developments. We have reserves of $2,912,440, at October 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007. Based on the information available to us we believe that our advances for Indian gaming developments will be totally reimbursed as casinos are opened. Due to the fact that all of the proposed casinos are involved in legal and governmental actions whose outcome is not certain nor is there any time frame for resolution we believe it is necessary to establish reserves against the advances. The reserve amount is an estimate of the value we would receive if a Tribal casino was not opened and we were forced to liquidate the assets that we have acquired with our advances. The assets are intended to be used with Tribal casinos and consist of the purchase of land, land improvements, professional design fees, and other consulting and legal costs related to the development of Indian gaming facilities. The land purchases are located adjacent to residential developments. We believe that these tracts could be developed and sold for residential and commercial use to recover advances if the gaming enterprises do not open.

3. Gaming Developments: We capitalized a total of $254,868 for the development of Kansas gaming during the six months ending October 31, 2007. In addition, we expensed approximately $418,000 for the development of gaming in Kansas.

4. Earnings Per Share: Earnings per common share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Stock options have been considered in the dilutive earnings per share calculation.

5. Research and Development: We charge to operations research and development costs. The amount charged in the six months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $1,373,000 and $1,034,000 respectively.

6. Borrowings: A line of credit in the amount of $1,224,285 was entered into on July 7, 2006. An additional line of credit in the amount of $1,508,000 was entered into on October 25, 2006. Both lines of credit are to be used for the BCS Design, Inc. construction projects in Junction City, Kansas. As of October 31, 2007 we have borrowed $1,075,515 and $927,624 respectively.

7. Impairment of Assets: An impairment of approximately $90,000 was taken on the townhomes in Junction City, Kansas due to a delay in construction completion and the delay in the return of Fort Riley military personnel in Iraq.

Several assets were written off at Avcon, totaling $70,220. These assets were related to building improvements and equipment when we moved from Hangar J that we no longer occupy.

8. Subsequent Events: As of October 31, 2007, we had a material commitment to purchase property in Dodge City, Kansas for approximately $1,700,000. We closed on this property November 15, 2007. Total borrowings for this acquisition are $1,376,000.

On November 30, 2007 an Arbitrator awarded a judgment against BCS Design, Inc. in the net amount of $186,041 as a result of disputes related to the construction of an office building. We believe that part of this award will be covered by our insurance.

 

 

 

 

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

RISK FACTORS

The information set forth below includes "forward-looking" information and is subject to Risk Factors as outlined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Risk Factors listed under Item 1A of our Form 10-K and the Cautionary Statements, filed by us as Exhibit 99 to our 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.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

YEAR TO DATE OCTOBER 31, 2007 COMPARED TO YEAR TO DATE OCTOBER 31, 2006

Our sales for the six months ended October 31, 2007 were $8,941,361, an increase of 20% from the six months ended October 31, 2006 with sales of $7,431,169. Our operating profit for the six months ended October 31, 2007 was $745,411, compared to $596,478 for the six months ended October 31, 2006, an increase of 25%.

Discussion of the specific changes by operation at each business segment follows:

Aircraft Modifications: Sales from Aircraft Modifications including modified aircraft increased 6.1% from $4,144,814 in the first six months of fiscal year 2007 to $4,399,214 in the current six months of fiscal 2008. The modifications segment had an operating profit of $148,865 in the six months ended October 31, 2007, compared to a profit of $224,171 in the six months ended October 31, 2006. Avcon RVSM sales increased by approximately $352,468. Revenues generated from other modification services decreased $98,068 in the six months ended October 31, 2007.

We believe we will sell and install approximately an additional 25 to 50 Lear 20 & 30 series RVSM kits during the next two years. In addition to the RVSM sales, we expect to experience some increase in our base modification sales. As the economy grows aircraft owners may elect to update, modify, and purchase business aircraft. A shift to business aircraft ownership positively impacts our aircraft modification revenues. Although we cannot anticipate the future we must always consider the negative impact of items such as the 9-11 event, increases in fuel prices and general economic downturns.

Aircraft Acquisitions and Sales: There was no activity in the six months ended October 31, 2006 or in the six months ended October 31, 2007. We acquired no aircraft during the six months ended October 31, 2007.
Management expects this business segment to have increased sales in the next year. FAA required modifications to the business aircraft fleet may increase customer demand for company owned aircraft.


Avionics: Sales from Avionics increased 89%, from $1,375,654 in the six months ended October 31, 2006, to $2,601,091 in the six months ended October 31, 2007. This increase is directly related to both new sales and recertification of TSD products. Operating profits increased from a loss of $21,646 for the six months ended October 31, 2006 to a profit of $488,540 for the six months ended October 31, 2007. The increase in operating profit is related to an increase in sales of TSD products.
Management expects this business segment to significantly increase in future years due to the addition of new fuel system protection devices like the TSD, GFI, and other classic aviation defense products.

Services - SCADA Systems and Monitoring Services: Revenue decreased from $1,060,728 for the six months ended October 31, 2006 to $848,412 for the six months ended October 31, 2007, a decrease of 20%. During the six months ended October 31, 2007 we maintained a relatively level volume of long-term contracts with municipalities. We had decreases in revenue due to a slow down in the rehabilitation of city lift stations. We anticipate the revenues from additional lift station rehabilitations to continue for the next few years. Revenue fluctuates due to the introduction of new products and services and the related installations of these types of products. Our contracts with our two largest customers have been renewed through fiscal 2008.


Gaming: Revenues from management services related to gaming increased 4.5% from $684,594 for the six months ended October 31, 2006 compared to $715,597 for the six months ended October 31, 2007. Sales continue to have a steady climb due to the addition of Class III casino gaming in Oklahoma.

Corporate / Professional Services: These services include the architectural services of BCS Design, Inc., arrangements for financing, on site contract management of gaming establishments, flight, and engineering services. Management consulting and professional fees, including sales related to completed projects, were $377,046 for the six months ended October 31, 2007 and $165,378 for the six months ended October 31, 2006, an increase of 128%. Projects under construction were $2,422,951 at October 31, 2007. An impairment of approximately $90,000 was taken on the townhomes in Junction City, Kansas due to a delay in construction completion and the delay in the return of Fort Riley military personnel in Iraq.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A): Expenses were $2,371,442, 26.5% of revenues, for the six months ended October 31, 2007 compared to 25% of revenues for the six months ending October 31, 2006. Business overhead expenses were increased overall due to the Kansas gaming endeavors.

During the six months ended October 31, 2007 we expensed approximately $418,000 for the development of Gaming in Kansas compared to approximately $70,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2006. We expect these increased costs to continue for the remainder of the year in an effort to secure a gaming contract in Kansas.

Other Income (Expense): Other interest decreased from $261,504 in the six months ended October 31, 2006 to $256,790 for the six months ended October 31, 2007. There was a net debt reduction of $447,724 during the six months ended October 31, 2007.

Earnings: Our operating profit for the six months ended October 31, 2007 was $745,411, compared to $596,478 for the six months ended October 31, 2006, an increase of 25%. Our net income for the prior six months period ended October 31, 2006 was $309,933. Our net income for the current six months ended October 31, 2007 was $419,124.

Employees: We employed 86 at October 31, 2007 and 95 at October 31, 2006.

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2008 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2007

Our sales for the three months ended October 31, 2007 were $4,234,033, a decrease of 2.8% from the three months ended October 31, 2006 with sales of $4,355,107. Our operating profit for the three months ended October 31, 2007 was $335,186, compared to $432,573 for the three months ended October 31, 2006.

Discussion of the specific changes by operation at each business segment follows:

Aircraft Modifications: Sales from Aircraft Modifications including modified aircraft increased $401,167 (19.1%) from $2,103,368 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 to $2,504,535 in the current quarter of fiscal 2008. Revenues from non RVSM modification services increased $283,680 or 19% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. RVSM revenues increased by 18% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

Considerable time was spent on additions to the RVSM STC and certification of special mission STC's for our modification customers. These events reallocated used capacity and reduced RVSM completions. The modifications segment had an operating profit of $165,893 for the three months ended October 31, 2007 compared to operating profit of $94,587 for the three months ended October 31, 2006.

Aircraft Acquisitions and Sales: There was no activity for the three months ended October 31, 2007. We acquired no aircraft during the three months ended October 31, 2006. FAA required modifications to the business aircraft fleet may increase customer demand for company owned aircraft.


Avionics: Sales were $941,781 for the three months ended October 31, 2007 compared to $1,171,059 in the comparable period of the preceding year, a decrease of 19.6%. Operating profit for the three months ended October 31, 2007 was $137,281 compared to an operating profit of $167,351 for the three months ended October 31, 2006. We expect this business segment to significantly increase in future years due to the addition of new fuel system protection devices like the TSD, GFI and other classic aviation defense products. During the second quarter of 2008 we focused our efforts on the build up of product for several customers.

Services - SCADA Systems and Monitoring Services: Revenue decreased from $660,879 for the three months ended October 31, 2006 to $376,802 for the three months ended October 31, 2007, a decrease of 43%. During the three months ended October 31, 2007 we maintained a relatively level volume of long-term contracts with municipalities. Revenue fluctuates due to the introduction of new products and services and the related installations of these products. Our contract with one of our largest customers has been renewed through fiscal 2008. We had an operating profit of $14,148 in Monitoring Services for the three months ended October 31, 2007, compared to $54,501 for the three months ended October 31, 2006.

Gaming: Revenues from management services related to gaming increased for the three months ended October 31, 2007. This increase is related to the approval of Class III casino gaming in Oklahoma.

Corporate / Professional Services: These services include the architectural services of BCS Design, Inc., arrangements for financing, and on site contract management of gaming establishments and engineering services. Flight and engineering services are also provided. Management consulting and professional fees were $46,595 for the three months ended October 31, 2007 and $95,616 for the three months ended October 31, 2006, a decrease of 51.3%.

Other Income (Expense): Interest expense decreased from $141,444 in the three months ended October 31, 2006 to $124,151 for the three months ended October 31, 2007. The additional interest expense was a result of decreased borrowings. Corporate tax expense decreased by $32,574 in the three months ended October 31, 2007.

Earnings: Our net income for the prior three months period ended October 31, 2006 was $265,958. Our net income for the current three months ended October 31, 2007 was $187,285.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We believe that our current banks will provide the necessary capital for our business operations. However, we continue to maintain contact with other banks that have an interest in funding our working capital needs to continue our growth in operations in fiscal 2008 and beyond.

As of October 31, 2007, we had a material commitment to purchase property in Dodge City, Kansas for approximately $1,700,000. We closed on this property November 15, 2007. Total borrowings for this acquisition are $1,376,000.

We have other material commitments for other capital expenditures related to the terms of the Indian Gaming Management Agreements should any additional casinos materialize. We will need additional funds to complete our planned Indian gaming opportunities. We will use current cash available as well as additional funds, for the start up and construction of gaming facilities. We anticipate initially obtaining these funds from internally generated working capital and borrowings.

Analysis and Discussion of Cash Flow

During the first six months of fiscal year 2008 our cash position increased by $276,557, this increase can be attributed to the following. Cash provided by operating activities improved by $771,454. Net income for the six months ending October 31, 2007 was $419,124. Customer deposits increased by $248,115. Construction projects in Junction City, Kansas used $681,839 and approximately $210,000 was capitalized towards the development of property in Dodge City, Kansas. Inventories decreased by approximately $687,000 of which approximately 80% is a reduction in the RVSM inventory. We have continued to reduce our inventory related to RVSM and Defense components.

Several assets were written off at Avcon, totaling $70,220. These assets were related to building improvements and equipment from Hangar J that we no longer occupy. Building improvements at our office in Tempe, Arizona and equipment purchases made up the net difference. The amortized costs for research and development for Avcon's STC's was $113,483 for the first six months of fiscal year 2008.

We used net borrowings for real-estate projects under construction in Junction City, Kansas in the amount of $626,177. Our financing activities not related to Junction City, Kansas were reduced by $1,073,300 resulting in an overall net reduction in financing activities of $447,724.

Revenue Recognition: We perform aircraft modifications under fixed-price contracts. Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the direct labor costs incurred compared to total estimated direct labor costs. Revenue for off-the-shelf items and aircraft sales is recognized on the date of sale.

Revenue from Avionics is recognized when shipped and payment for materials are due within 30 days of invoicing. Revenue for SCADA services, Gaming Management, and other Corporate/Professional Services are recognized on a monthly basis as services are rendered. Payments for these services are received within 30 days of invoicing.

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


Critical Accounting Policies

Bad Debts: Bad debts are calculated on the historical write-off of bad debts of the individual subsidiaries. Invoices are considered a bad debt if no payment has been made in the past 90 days. We review these policies on quarterly basis, and based on these reviews we believe we maintain adequate reserves. We do not anticipate substantial changes to these estimates in the future.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Long-lived assets: Long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the long-lived asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets and their eventual disposition. We determined that as of October 31, 2007, there had been no impairment in the carrying value of long-lived assets.

Supplemental Type Certificates: Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) are authorizations granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for specific modification of a certain aircraft. The STC authorizes us to perform modifications, installations and assemblies on applicable customer-owned aircraft. Costs incurred to obtain STCs are capitalized and subsequently amortized against revenues being generated from aircraft modifications associated with the STC. The costs are expensed as services are rendered on each aircraft through costs of sales using the units of production method. The legal life of an STC is indefinite. We believe we have enough future sales to fully amortize our STC development costs.

Advances for Indian Gaming Developments: We are advancing funds for the establishment of Indian gaming. These funds have been capitalized in accordance with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 67 "Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate Projects." Such standard requires costs associated with the acquisition, development, and construction of real estate and real estate-related projects to be capitalized as part of that project.

Our advances represent costs to be reimbursed upon approval of Indian gaming in several locations. We have agreements in place which require payments to be made to us for the respective projects upon opening of Indian gaming facilities. Once gaming facilities have gained proper approvals, we plan to enter into a note receivable arrangement with the Tribe to secure reimbursement of advanced funds for that particular project.

We have advanced and invested a total of $4,718,991 in Indian gaming developments. We have reserves of $2,912,440, at October 31, 2007 and October 31, 2006. We believe that our advances for Indian gaming developments will be totally reimbursed as casinos are opened. We believe it is necessary to establish reserves against the advances due to the fact that all of the proposed casinos are involved in legal and governmental actions whose outcome is not certain nor is there any time frame for resolution. The reserve amount is an estimate of the value we would receive if a Tribal casino was not opened and we were forced to liquidate the assets that we have acquired with our advances. These assets were intended to be used with Tribal casinos and consist of the purchase of land and land improvements related to the development of Indian Gaming facilities. We believe that these tracts could be developed and sold for residential and commercial use to recover our advances if the gaming enterprises do not open.

Changing Prices and Inflation

We did experience some pressure from inflation in fiscal 2008. These include increases in airplane travel and transportation costs. This additional cost may not be transferable to our customers resulting in lower income. We anticipate long-term fuel costs and interest rates to continue to rise.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.


Part I Item 3:

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

None

Part I Item 4

Controls and Procedures
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and have determined that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1

Legal Proceedings
On November 30, 2007 an Arbitrator awarded a judgment against BCS Design, Inc. in the net amount of $186,041 as a result of disputes related to the construction of an office building. We believe that part of this award will be covered by our insurance.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors
There are no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Item 1A of our Form 10-K.

Item 2

Unregistered Shares of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None

Item 3

Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None

Item 4

Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
None

Item 5

Other Information
None

Item 6

Exhibits

3.1

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

3.2

Bylaws, as amended, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of our Form DEF 14A filed on December 15, 2003.

 

31.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer

 

31.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer

 

32.1

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

 

32.2

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

 

99

Exhibit Number 99
Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2007.


SIGNATURES

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

 

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)

December 14, 2007
Date

/S/ Clark D. Stewart
Clark D. Stewart
(President and Chief Executive Officer)

December 14, 2007
Date

/S/ Angela D. Shinabargar
Angela D. Shinabargar
(Chief Financial Officer)